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What Happened in Sports: July 29, 2021
What happened in sports on July 29, 2021 ft. a wild sports day with Westbrook, Scherzer, & Turner getting sent to LA, 2021 Draft, and more!
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July 29th, 2021 was remembered as a monumental day in sports featuring a blockbuster Los Angeles-Washington trade in both the NBA and MLB. Russell Westbrook was sent to the Lakers for Kyle Kuzma, KCP, Montrezl, and a 1st Round Pick while the Dodgers got Max Scherzer and Trea Turner for their two top prospects Josiah Gray and Keibert Ruiz. The 2021 NBA Draft took place with Cade Cunningham going #1 overall, the Nats also traded away Schwarber, Hand, and Hudson, plus Terry Francona stepped away.
Major sports headlines from July 29, 2021:
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 30, 2021
- #Lakers acquired Russell Westbrook
- 2021 NBA Draft ft. Cunningham going #1
- #Dodgers acquired Scherzer, Trea Turner, & Duffy
- #Nats also traded Schwarber, Hudson, & Hand
- #Yankees got Anthony Rizzo
- Terry Francona stepping away pic.twitter.com/AeSA2asGAQ
See what happened in sports on July 29th last year, headlined by a big day in the MLB with aces dueling, Grand Slams, walk-offs, and more. 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.
How about a little two-out rally?!
To extras we go… pic.twitter.com/EzJLtMsFsH
— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) July 29, 2021
COMEBACK.
COMPLETE.#RingTheBell pic.twitter.com/mlpQw1R2rX
— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) July 29, 2021
6 straight games with a HR.
That’s a @Reds franchise record. pic.twitter.com/qrxtafD42D
— MLB (@MLB) July 29, 2021
Joey Votto made history yesterday, becoming the first @Reds player to homer in 6 straight games.
(MLB x @Woodbridge_Wine) pic.twitter.com/stiOTkjJOK
— MLB (@MLB) July 30, 2021
The best overall player in the 2021 draft and one of the most pro-ready prospects ever, @CadeCunningham_ is a clear favorite for ROY and has All-Star potential during his rookie contract. #Pistons fans, get ready for Motor City Cade to take over in Detroit https://t.co/wbcR0ovgx2
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 8, 2021
After losing James Harden, the Houston #Rockets found the ideal prospect to fill those big shoes in @JalenGreen who can score at will, defend at a high level, and knows how to get others involved. Green has shades of Bradley Beal & Jayson Tatum in his game https://t.co/bF7UYtJReo
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 8, 2021
The best big man in the draft and 1 of the best Center prospects ever, @evanmobley is extremely unique with the height, physicality, and rim protection of a post player but the quickness, handles, and shooting ability of a guard to bring a spark to the Q https://t.co/Je6w2scFyC
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 8, 2021
From 2019 NBA Champions to rebuilding in 2021, the Toronto #Raptors added a huge piece to the puzzle in @ScottBarnes561 who has elite athleticism and is an instant mismatch as soon as he takes the floor. He’s the perfect guy for the 6ix https://t.co/zmEvl2zcWa
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 8, 2021
The Orlando #Magic are getting an absolute stud in @jalensuggs who not only hit 1 of the biggest shots in basketball history but combines his poise and leadership with an overall skill set that will thrive in the modern NBA https://t.co/wieKz83ljJ
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 8, 2021
Max Scherzer ranks in Nationals/Expos history:
– 2nd in career ERA (2.80)
– 2nd-5th in season Ks (300-268)
– T-2nd in season Wins (20)
– 3rd in career Ks (1,605)
– 4th in career Wins (91)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 30, 2021
Dak Prescott has recorded the most PASS YDS (1,690) over a 4-GP span in NFL history
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 30, 2021
Dak Prescott already has the most career GP (7) with 400+ PASS YDS in Dallas #Cowboys history
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 30, 2021
Dak Prescott currently has the highest career CMP% (66.0) and the most career (255.6) & season (306.4) PASS YDS/GP in Dallas #Cowboys history
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 30, 2021
Dak Prescott is the only player with 400+ PASS YDS & 3+ RUSH TD during 1 GP in NFL history (2020)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 30, 2021
Dak Prescott’s single-season records in Dallas #Cowboys history include:
– Total YDS [PASS + YScm] (5,179)
– PASS YDS/GP (371.2)
– T-Most QB Wins (13)
– T-Most 4th Qtr Comebacks (5)
– 1 PASS YD (4,902) shy of season record (2012 Tony Romo w/ 4,903)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 14, 2021
July 29, 2009: Philadelphia #Phillies acquired SP Cliff Lee from the Cleveland Indians for 4 players including SP Carlos Carrasco
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 29, 2021
July 29, 2010: Philadelphia #Phillies acquired SP Roy Oswalt from the Houston #Astros for OF Anthony Gose, SP JA Happ, and SS Jonathan Villar
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 29, 2021
July 29, 2011: Philadelphia #Phillies acquired OF Hunter Pence from the Houston #Astros in exchange for 4 players including OF Domingo Santana
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 29, 2021
Seattle #Mariners OF Jay Buhner pulled off an all-time HR robbery in Fenway Park to take a HR away from Scott Hatteberg while falling into the bullpen on July 29, 1997
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 29, 2021
17 years ago, Bill Mueller became the first player to hit a grand slam from each side of the plate.
Nobody has done it since. 🤯 pic.twitter.com/Dzmq2uq5Mg
— MLB Vault (@MLBVault) July 29, 2020
[SEE MORE]
8:00 PM: 2021 NBA Draft
1:10 PM: New York Yankees (53-47) vs. Tampa Bay Rays (60-42)
3:45 PM: Los Angeles Dodgers (62-41) vs. San Francisco Giants (63-38)
7:10 PM: Boston Red Sox (63-40) vs. Toronto Blue Jays (50-48)
NFL: LB Bobby Okereke, Indianapolis Colts (turns 25)
NFL: S Will Parks, Kansas City Chiefs (27)
NFL: QB Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys (28)
2018: St. Louis Cardinals traded Luke Voit to the New York Yankees for Giovanny Gallegos and Chasen Shreve
2011: Philadelphia Phillies acquired OF Hunter Pence from the Houston Astros in exchange for 4 players including OF Domingo Santana
2010: Philadelphia Phillies acquired SP Roy Oswalt from the Houston Astros for OF Anthony Gose, SP JA Happ, and SS Jonathan Villar
2009: Philadelphia Phillies acquired SP Cliff Lee from the Cleveland Indians for 4 players including SP Carlos Carrasco
2003: Boston Red Sox 3B Bill Mueller became the 1st player to hit a Grand Slam from both sides of the plate during the same game in MLB history
1997: Seattle Mariners OF Jay Buhner pulled off an all-time HR robbery in Fenway Park to take a HR away from Scott Hatteberg while falling into the bullpen
1995: Carolina Panthers defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 20-14 in the expansion franchise’s very 1st exhibition game (NFL Hall of Fame Game)
1989: Chicago White Sox traded future Hall of Fame OF Harold Baines to the Texas Rangers for 3 players including OF Sammy Sosa; then-Rangers owner George W. Bush regards the trade as his biggest life regret
1915: At 41 years old, Pittsburgh Pirates SS Honus Wagner became the oldest player in the 20th century to hit a grand slam (an inside-the-park GS, nonetheless)
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