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What Happened in Sports: July 23, 2021
See what happened in sports on July 23, 2021 ft. the Cleveland "Guardians", Rich Hill traded to the Mets, Devers 5 RBI game vs. NYY, and more!
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July 23rd, 2021 was highlighted by the Cleveland Indians announcing they’re changing their name to the Cleveland Guardians starting in 2022. The New York Mets acquired SP Rich Hill from the Tampa Bay Rays to fortify their injury-plagued pitching rotation. Rafael Devers put the team on his back to lead Boston over New York, the Dodgers blew ANOTHER 9th inning lead, and the Jays-Mets featured a pair of impressive web gems.
See what happened in sports on July 23rd last year, headlined by MLB’s opening day, and the Washington Redskins changing their name to the Washington Football Team. 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.
Air Conforto! pic.twitter.com/2mzMK2UtSj
— MLB (@MLB) July 24, 2021
🔥 B.I.G. play at the hot corner 🔥 pic.twitter.com/QunCIP5LQT
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) July 24, 2021
Sam HillYARD for the lead 😤💣 pic.twitter.com/b5jeci5nKa
— Colorado Rockies (@Rockies) July 24, 2021
Daniel Bard 🔥 pic.twitter.com/LYwfKxGYrb
— RoxGifsVids (@RoxGifsVids) July 24, 2021
Together, we are all… pic.twitter.com/R5FnT4kv1I
— Cleveland Indians (@Indians) July 23, 2021
All 100 of Rafael Devers’ career home runs.
You’re welcome. pic.twitter.com/4XoiVglEMb
— Red Sox (@RedSox) July 24, 2021
Gary Payton’s HOF resume:
– 9x All Star
– 9x All-Defense
– 2x All-NBA 1st Team; 5x 2nd Team; 2x 3rd Team
– 2006 NBA Champ
– 1996 DPOY & NBA STL Leader
– Longest streak of All-Defensive 1st Teams (9) in NBA history
– Only PG to win a DPOYpic.twitter.com/bTzUpEvYiz
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 23, 2021
Gary Payton’s ranks in Sonics/Thunder history:
– 1st in career AST (7,384), STL (2,107), FGM (7,292), GP (999), & MIN (36,858)
– 2nd & 5th in season STL (231/204)
– 2nd in career PTS (18,207)
– 3rd in career APG (7.4)
– 4th in career 3PM (917) & SPG (2.1)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 23, 2021
Most career STL in Sonics/Thunder history:
1. Gary Payton (2,107)
2. Nate McMillan (1,544)
3. Russell Westbrook (1,442)
4. Fred Brown (1,149)
5. Gus Williams (1,086)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 23, 2021
Most career AST in Sonics/Thunder history:
1. Gary Payton (7,384)
2. Russell Westbrook (6,897)
3. Nate McMillan (4,893)
4. Fred Brown (3,160)
5. Gus Williams (2,865)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 23, 2021
July 23, 2009: Chicago #WhiteSox SP Mark Buehrle pitched the 18th perfect game in MLB history against the Rays, which was saved in dramatic fashion by 9th inning substitute OF Dewayne Wise, who robbed OF Gabe Kapler of a home run
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 23, 2021
DeWayne Wise’s 9th inning HR-saving catch in Mark Beuhrle’s Perfect Game will always be legendary pic.twitter.com/zAy9TiQbwS
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 24, 2021
MLB Network’s presentation of Mark Beuhrle’s Perfect Game pic.twitter.com/qOfZHZUyHw
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 24, 2021
July 23, 2019: New York #Yankees and Minnesota #Twins played a 10-inning 14-12 final score slugfest full of highlights and historic lead changes late in the game that was the clear 2019 MLB Game of the Year after a wild game-ending catch by Aaron Hicks
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 23, 2021
Brandon Roy’s career resume:
– 3x All Star
– 2009 All-NBA 2nd Team; 2010 3rd Team
– 2007 NBA ROY & All-Rookie 1st Team
– T-2nd Most STL in 1 GP in NBA history
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 23, 2021
Most STL during 1 GP in #Blazers history:
T1. Brandon Roy, Clyde Drexler, Larry Steele (10)
T4. Larry Steele 3x (9)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 23, 2021
Deandre Ayton has the most GP (8) with 70+ FG% & 10+ FGA during a single postseason in NBA history
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 23, 2021
Deandre Ayton is the fastest player (94 GP) to record 1,000 career REB in #Suns history
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 23, 2021
Deandre Ayton’s game soared to new heights this season after pairing with PG Chris Paul
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 23, 2021
Ayton has taken a massive step up this season in the ranks of elite big men in the NBA
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 23, 2021
Pee Wee Reese’s HOF resume:
– 10x All Star
– 2x World Series Champ
– 1952 MLB SB Leader
– 1949 NL Runs Leader
– 1947 NL BB Leader
– #1 retired by Dodgers
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 23, 2021
Pee Wee Reese’s ranks in #Dodgers history:
– 1st in career Runs (1,338) & BB (1,210)
– 2nd in career Hits (2,170) & PA (9,472)
– 2nd in season PA (743)
– 3rd in career GP (2,166)
– 4th in season BB (116)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 23, 2021
Nomar Garciaparra’s career resume:
– 6x All Star
– 2x AL Batting Champ
– 1997 AL ROY & Silver Slugger
– 2006 NL CPOY
– 1997 AL Hits Leader
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 23, 2021
Nomar Garciaparra’s ranks in #RedSox history:
– Most Hits by a rookie (209)
– 4th in career AVG (.323)
– 4th in season AVG (.372)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 23, 2021
[SEE MORE]
7:10 PM: Chicago White Sox (58-38) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (56-41)
8:10 PM: Oakland Athletics (56-42) vs. Seattle Mariners (51-46)
10:10 PM: New York Yankees (50-45) vs. Boston Red Sox (59-38)
NBA: C Deandre Ayton, Phoenix Suns (turns 23)
NBA: SG Bryn Forbes, Milwaukee Bucks (28)
NFL: DE Roy Robertson-Harris, Jacksonville Jaguars (28)
NFL: OT Terron Armstead, New Orleans Saints (30)
NFL: LB K.J. Wright, Free Agent (32)
NBA: SG Brandon Roy, Retired after 2013 (37)
MLB: WR Nomar Garciaparra, Retired after 2009 (48)
NBA: PG Gary Payton, Hall of Fame (53)
MLB: SP Don Drysdale, Hall of Fame (103)
MLB: SS Pee Wee Reese, Hall of Fame (103)
2020: MLB hosted the latest Opening Day in league history after the season suspension forced a 60-game season that began July 23rd
2020: Washington Redskins formally changed their team name (temporarily) to the Washington Football Team
2019: New York Yankees and Minnesota Twins played a 10-inning 14-12 final score slugfest full of highlights and historic lead changes late in the game that was the clear 2019 MLB Game of the Year after a wild game-ending catch by Aaron Hicks
2019: Nike’s Jordan brand signed No. 1 overall pick PF Zion Williamson to a 7y/$75M sponsorship deal, the richest ever for an NBA rookie
2012: New York Yankees acquired international icon OF Ichiro Suzuki from the Seattle Mariners for RPs Danny Farquhar and DJ Mitchell
2009: Chicago White Sox SP Mark Buehrle pitched the 18th perfect game in MLB history against the Rays, which was saved in dramatic fashion by 9th inning substitute OF Dewayne Wise, who robbed OF Gabe Kapler of a home run
1964: Kansas City Athletics rookie SS Bert Campaneris became just the 2nd player since 1900 to hit 2 home runs in his MLB debut (Bob Nieman)
1890: Boston Reds OF Harry Stovey became the very 1st player in MLB history to reach 100 career HRs
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