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What Happened in Sports: July 17, 2021
What happened in sports on July 17, 2021 ft. Jrue-Giannis alley-oop to win NBA Finals Game 5, a walk-off Grand Slam, new Wizards HC, & more!
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July 17th, 2021 was remembered for an all-time alley oop between Jrue Holiday and Giannis Antetokounmpo to cap off one of the greatest comeback wins in NBA Finals history as they overcame a 16-point deficit to start the 2nd quarter while Devin Booker became the first player to lose consecutive Finals games despite scoring 40+ points. Jacob Stallings blasted a walk-off Grand Slam vs. NYM, White Sox and Lance Lynn agreed to an extension, while the Wizards hired their new Head Coach from the family bloodlines.
See what happened in sports on July 17th last year, headlined by Yasiel Puig‘s deal with the Braves being canceled and the NBA announcing their season awards would be based on the pre-suspension portion of the season. This daily sports article includes real headlines only (no clickbait rumors), all of the best highlights, interesting facts from around the NFL, NBA, & MLB, the main games to watch, top performances of the day, notable birthdays, and a quick recap of significant events on this day in sports history.
JRUE TO GIANNIS. WOW. 😱 pic.twitter.com/1R8RH3pONC
— NBA TV (@NBATV) July 18, 2021
Big time shot-making and play-making down the stretch 🔥
Relive the fantastic finish to last night’s Game 5 thriller in Phoenix! #NBAFinals #ThatsGame
3-2 MIL lead… GAME 6: Tuesday, 9pm/et, ABC pic.twitter.com/Kn2IluN79P
— NBA (@NBA) July 18, 2021
JRUE HOLIDAY COMES UP HUGE.
27 points, 13 assists, 3 steals for @Jrue_Holiday11.. including his CLUTCH steal & lob late to put the @Bucks up 3-2 in the #NBAFinals! #ThatsGame
Game 6: Tuesday, 9 PM ET, ABC pic.twitter.com/PmcV9G70Pk
— NBA (@NBA) July 18, 2021
Giannis continues his stellar #NBAFinals with 32 PTS, 9 REB and 6 AST in Game 5! #ThatsGame @Bucks lead 3-2.. Game 6 of the #NBAFinals presented by YouTube TV is Tuesday at 9 PM ET on ABC. pic.twitter.com/JYPV9kzJ5k
— NBA (@NBA) July 18, 2021
29 points from @Khris22m in Game 5.. including 20 in the 2nd half to lead the @Bucks to a 3-2 #NBAFinals lead! #ThatsGame
Game 6: Tuesday, 9 PM ET, ABC pic.twitter.com/PseQSE3uc1
— NBA (@NBA) July 18, 2021
With 2 outs and the Bases Loaded in the Bottom of the 9th Jacob Stallings Basted a Crazy Heroic Walk Off GRAND SLAM to win the game for the Pirates 9-7 over the Mets in unforgettable fashion pic.twitter.com/1lQlB2RWxI
— MLB Walk Offs & Game Winning Plays (@MLBWalk_Offs) July 18, 2021
This catch from Monte will live rent free in our brains forever. #JuntosMiami pic.twitter.com/FAfynb4RH4
— Miami Marlins (@Marlins) July 18, 2021
We’re Jazzed up. pic.twitter.com/kB2hgoYe8w
— MLB (@MLB) July 18, 2021
Miguel Cabrera popped up a Ball up to Center and the Twins let the ball Drop on a miscommunication and he gets credited with the Walk Off as Jonathan Schoop comes in to score from 2nd to win it for the Tigers 5-4 in the Bottom of the 8th (7 inning game) pic.twitter.com/UJwMxgJFGI
— MLB Walk Offs & Game Winning Plays (@MLBWalk_Offs) July 18, 2021
After 42 points in Game 4, @DevinBook dropped 40 points in Game 5 🔥#NBAFinals presented by YouTube TV continues with Game 6 Tuesday at 9pm/et on ABC. pic.twitter.com/r14eEPKM1g
— NBA (@NBA) July 18, 2021
Giannis has had some big blocks on dunk attempts throughout his career thus far… with the most critical coming late in Game 4! 🤯 #ThatsGame
Series tied at 2-2… Game 5 tips tonight at 9pm/et on ABC. #NBAFinals pic.twitter.com/ecTNru0HFp
— NBA (@NBA) July 17, 2021
Khris Middleton dropped an #NBAPlayoffs career-high 40 PTS, including 10 in the final 2:07 of the Game 4 win!
Look back at his best clutch moments with the @Bucks! #ThatsGame
Series tied 2-2.. #NBAFinals presented by YouTube TV continues with Game 5 Saturday at 9 PM ET on ABC. pic.twitter.com/QBJEhWmb73
— NBA (@NBA) July 15, 2021
After some smooth finishes with the off hand in Game 4, look back at Devin Booker’s best buckets with the left from his career thus far! #ThatsGame
Tied at 2-2… the #NBAFinals presented by YouTube TV continue TONIGHT with Bucks vs. @Suns Game 5 at 9:00pm/et on ABC. pic.twitter.com/dB96p4yLfu
— NBA (@NBA) July 17, 2021
July 17, 1990: Bo Jackson & Deion Sanders had an epic duel on the baseball field as Bo hit 3 HR for the #Royals but Sanders scored an inside-the-park HR after lining a ball past the outstretched hands of Jackson in CF that caused Bo to leave with an injurypic.twitter.com/fEjBShfKgG
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 17, 2021
July 17, 2002: Chauncey Billups signed a 5y/$35M deal with the Detroit #Pistons as a free agent. Billups would lead Detroit to their 3rd championship in franchise history while being named Finals MVP in just his 2nd season with the team in 2004
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 17, 2021
Lou Boudreau’s HOF resume:
– 8x All Star
– 1948 AL MVP & World Series Champ
– 1944 AL Batting Title
– Cleveland #Indians #5 retired
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 18, 2021
Lou Boudreau’s ranks in Cleveland #Indians history:
– 2nd in career PA (6,709)
– 3rd in career GP (1,560)
– 4th in career BB (766)
– 5th in career 2B (367)
– 6th in career Hits (1,706)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 18, 2021
July 17, 1990: Minnesota #Twins became the very 1st team to successfully turn 2 triple plays during a single game in MLB history, but lost to the Boston Red Sox 1-0
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 17, 2021
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[Highlights] #3 BUCKS (+150; $11.95) d. #2 SUNS (-170; $18.55) 123-119 [MIL +4 | o218.5] (MIL 3-2)
[Highlights] G Jrue Holiday, MIL (W @PHX): 27 PTS (12-20 FG | 3-6 3P), 13 AST, 4 REB, 1 BLK, 3 STL, 2 TO
[Highlights] SG Devin Booker, PHX (L v.MIL): 40 PTS (17-33 FG | 2-4 3P), 3 AST, 4 REB, 1 BLK, 2 STL, 2 TO
[Highlights] PF Giannis Antetokounmpo, MIL (W @PHX): 32 PTS (14-23 FG | 0-1 3P), 6 AST, 9 REB, 0 BLK, 0 STL, 0 TO
[Highlights] PG Chris Paul, PHX (L v.MIL): 21 PTS (9-15 FG | 3-3 3P), 11 AST, 2 REB, 1 BLK, 0 STL, 1 TO
[Highlights] SG Khris Middleton, MIL (W @PHX): 29 PTS (12-23 FG | 3-8 3P), 5 AST, 7 REB, 0 BLK, 0 STL, 4 TO
NBA: SF OG Anunoby, Toronto Raptors (turns 24)
NFL: QB Mason Rudolph, Pittsburgh Steelers (26)
MLB: SS Lou Boudreau, Hall of Fame (104)
2019: Atlanta Falcons extended Pro Bowl LB Deion Jones on a 4y/$57 contract
2018: The AL defeated the NL 8-6 at Nationals Park as the teams combined for an ASG-record 10 HRs, which accounted for 13 of the 14 total runs
2009: Los Angeles Clippers traded Zach Randolph to the Memphis Grizzlies for Quentin Richardson
2002: Chauncey Billups signed a 5y/$35M deal with the Detroit Pistons as a free agent. Billups would lead Detroit to their 3rd championship in franchise history while being named Finals MVP in just his 2nd season with the team in 2004
1990: Minnesota Twins became the very 1st team to successfully turn 2 triple plays during a single game in MLB history, but lost to the Boston Red Sox 1-0
1990: Bo Jackson and Deion Sanders had an epic duel on the baseball diamond as Bo blasted 3 HR for the Royals but Sanders scored an inside-the-park HR after lining a ball right past the outstretched hands of Jackson in CF that caused Jackson to leave early with an injury
1987: New York Yankees 1B Don Mattingly became the 1st player to hit a HR in his 7th consecutive game in AL history en route to tying the all-time MLB record with 8 straight GP the next day
1978: New York Yankees OF Reggie Jackson and MGR Billy Martin got into a physical altercation in the dugout after Jackson refused to bunt, which led to a 5-game suspension
1974: St. Louis Cardinals SP Bob Gibson became just the 2nd pitcher to record 3,000 career strikeouts in MLB history (Walter Johnson)
1941: New York Yankees OF Joe DiMaggio’s record hitting streak was snapped after 56 consecutive games by the Cleveland Indians
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