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What Happened in Sports: June 10, 2021
What happened in sports on June 10, 2021 ft. Bucks beating Nets in Game 3, Jazz taking Game 2 vs. Clippers, Twins walk off Chapman, and more!
Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
June 10th, 2021 was highlighted by two epic NBA postseason games that came down to the wire as Giannis and Khris Middleton historically put the team on their back to save Milwaukee’s season and avoid going down 3-0 to the Brooklyn Nets thanks to Jrue Holiday’s GW and Bruce Brown’s missed GW-attempt. Donovan Mitchell was dominant for a half once again as the Jazz tied a playoff franchise record with 20 3PM to take a 2-0 series lead over LAC. Aroldis Chapman got rocked by the Twins who pulled off an epic comeback in the 9th inning to walk-off the New York Yankees.
See what happened in sports on June 10th last year, headlined by the first round of the 2020 MLB draft and New York Jets LB C.J. Mosley being cleared for football activities after missing 14 games in 2019. 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.
▪️ KD & Khris trade clutch buckets
▪️ Jrue spins in for the go-ahead ✌️
▪️ Milwaukee 🔒 late to seal the W@Bucks vs. @BrooklynNets was INTENSE down the stretch! #ThatsGame
Game 4 – Sunday, 3 PM ET, ABC 🍿 pic.twitter.com/71yv40QEBt
— NBA (@NBA) June 11, 2021
Giannis throwing it DOWN early to get the @Bucks crowd UP on ESPN! #ThatsGame pic.twitter.com/RFqx05KVPr
— NBA (@NBA) June 10, 2021
JRUE COMES UP BIG 🥶 pic.twitter.com/JgJtKKtwq6
— NBA TV (@NBATV) June 11, 2021
Giannis, Khris TAKE OVER for the @Bucks in Game 3! #ThatsGame@Khris22m: 35 points, 15 boards@Giannis_An34: 33 points, 14 boards
Game 4 – Sunday, 3 PM ET, ABC pic.twitter.com/wFeH5Zk9Cu
— NBA (@NBA) June 11, 2021
Zubac with AUTHORITY 💥 pic.twitter.com/pjhkN2jEux
— NBA TV (@NBATV) June 11, 2021
Josh Donaldson tied it. Nelson Cruz ended it.
Wow. pic.twitter.com/3qVI0RDvOn
— MLB (@MLB) June 11, 2021
Another day, another #walkoff for the @Phillies! pic.twitter.com/Un3dxBnCGS
— MLB (@MLB) June 10, 2021
.@FreddieFreeman5 ties it in the 9th! 💪 pic.twitter.com/O5T72fuDaL
— MLB (@MLB) June 10, 2021
ARE YOU SERIOUS, DONOVAN MITCHELL??
He’s got 27 at the half on ESPN. #ThatsGame #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/mDNmjM4fPk
— NBA (@NBA) June 11, 2021
👏 @spidadmitchell follows up his 45-point Game 1 with a 37-point encore in Game 2, putting the @utahjazz up 2-0! #ThatsGame
Game 3 – Sat, 8:30 PM ET, ABC pic.twitter.com/aXBNjht5K8
— NBA (@NBA) June 11, 2021
Jordan Clarkson’s efficient 24 points off the bench spark the @utahjazz! #ThatsGame
🔌 9-15 FGM
🔌 6-9 3PM
Game 3 – Saturday, 8:30pm/et, ABC pic.twitter.com/bKWAL6u95S
— NBA (@NBA) June 11, 2021
Arroyo big bomb and big bat toss pic.twitter.com/CC07Yy9t9s
— Red Sox Stats (@redsoxstats) June 11, 2021
The @Marlins hit 3 no-doubters in the 2nd inning 😳 pic.twitter.com/KlgGytt16D
— MLB (@MLB) June 11, 2021
Jesús Aguilar got the out, then walked Raimel Tapia back to the dugout 😅 pic.twitter.com/V5kFxloyQx
— MLB (@MLB) June 10, 2021
.@russwest44 made moves with another record-setting season:
All-time triple-double leader ✔️
Record breaking 4th season averaging a triple-double ✔️#MakeMoves x @Hennessy pic.twitter.com/1UKFBOxXPw
— NBA (@NBA) June 10, 2021
KD’s cross-cross combo 😳
We showcase the best of Kevin Durant’s double crossover move from his career! #ThatsGame
NETS (2-0) BUCKS Game 3 tonight at 7:30pm/et on ESPN. #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/6gYjsALhX7
— NBA (@NBA) June 10, 2021
Yoenis Cespedes made 1 of the greatest MLB throws ever on June 10, 2014 pic.twitter.com/4TU10TSpUU
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 10, 2021
An amazing full extension catch by Jim Edmonds on June 10, 1997 pic.twitter.com/vG98jNfQTy
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 10, 2021
8 greatest career catches by the 8x Gold Glover https://t.co/dIcNh5sFyw
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 10, 2021
Minnesota #Twins C Joe Mauer’s incredible behind the net catch was made on June 10, 2010 pic.twitter.com/AX81SxVISx
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 10, 2021
June 10, 2019: Kevin Durant returned from a heel injury in NBA Finals Game 5 with #Warriors trailing 3-1 in the series but ended up tearing his Achilles in the 2nd Qtr against Toronto and then returned 18 months later with the #Nets for 2020-21 Opening Day pic.twitter.com/qUaEuwi9Kp
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 10, 2021
June 10, 2019: Philadelphia #Phillies & Arizona #Diamondbacks combined for a MLB record 13 HR, surpassing the old record of 12 set by the Tigers vs. White Sox (2x). Philadelphia alone hit a franchise-record 8 HR in the game
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 10, 2021
June 10, 2020: The 1st ever virtual MLB draft took place with only 5 rounds as the #Tigers selected 1B Spencer Torkelson 1st overall and the 1st High School player wasn’t taken until the #Padres took OF Robert Hassell 8th overall, a new MLB Draft record
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 10, 2021
June 10, 1977: New Orleans #Jazz selected Lusia Harris of Delta State in the 7th round of the NBA Draft, becoming the 1st woman to ever be drafted by an NBA team
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 10, 2021
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[Highlights] #3 @BUCKS (-160; $9.48) d. #2 NETS (+140; $11.03) 86-83 (GW-FG) [BKN +3.5 | u233.5] (BKN 2-1)
[Highlights] #1 @JAZZ (-141; $13.00) d. #4 CLIPPERS (+125; $10.44) 117-111 [UTA -3 | o223] (UTA 2-0)
[Highlights] SF Khris Middleton, MIL (W v.BKN): 35 PTS (12-25 FG | 3-6 3P), 1 AST, 15 REB, 0 BLK, 0 STL, 3 TO [Player of the Day]
[Highlights] G Donovan Mitchell, UTA (W v.LAC): 37 PTS (15-29 FG | 6-12 3P), 4 AST, 3 REB, 0 BLK, 0 STL, 3 TO
[Highlights] PF Giannis Antetokounmpo, MIL (W v.BKN): 33 PTS (14-31 FG | 1-8 3P), 2 AST, 14 REB, 0 BLK, 0 STL, 5 TO
NFL: DL Raekwon Davis, Miami Dolphins (turns 24)
NFL: LB Anthony Hitchens, Kansas City Chiefs (29)
NBA: PG Jeff Teague, Milwaukee Bucks (33)
NFL: DL Kyle Williams, Retired after 2018 (38)
NFL: QB Dan Fouts, Hall of Fame (70)
2020: The 1st ever virtual MLB draft took place with only 5 rounds amid the coronavirus pandemic as the Detroit Tigers selected 1B Spencer Torkelson 1st overall and the 1st High School player wasn’t taken until San Diego took OF Robert Hassell 8th overall, setting a new MLB Draft record
2019: Kevin Durant returned from a heel injury in Game 5 of the NBA Finals with the Golden State Warriors trailing 3-1 in the series, but ended up tearing his Achilles in the 2nd Qtr against the Toronto Raptors and wouldn’t return until 18 months later with the Brooklyn Nets for the 2020-21 Opening Day
2019: Philadelphia Phillies & Arizona Diamondbacks combined for a MLB record 13 home runs, surpassing the old record of 12 set by the Tigers vs. White Sox (2x). Philadelphia alone hit a franchise-record 8 HR in the game
2014: Oakland A’s Outfielder Yoenis Cespedes completed 1 of the longest putouts in MLB history with this laser throw from the wall in Left Field to nail Los Angeles Angels 2B Howie Kendrick at home plate after bobbling the ball
1997: Anaheim Angels OF Jim Edmonds made a legendary diving catch running straight backwards in CF
1980: Boston Celtics selected future Hall of Famer Kevin McHale with the 3rd Overall Pick in the 1980 NBA Draft after a legendary trade with the Warriors from the day before
1977: New Orleans Jazz selected Lucy Harris of Delta State in the 7th round of the NBA Draft, becoming the 1st woman to ever be drafted by an NBA team
1972: Atlanta Braves OF Hank Aaron hit his 14th career Grand Slam, tying Gil Hodges NL record; it was also his 649th career HR, which moved him past Willie Mays for 2nd place on the all-time HR list
1944: Cincinnati Reds RP Joe Nuxhall made his debut at 15 years, 316 days old to become the youngest player in MLB history
1921: In just his 4th season off the pitcher’s mound, New York Yankees OF Babe Ruth became MLB’s all-time HR leader with his 120th career homer. Ruth would retire with 714 HR which stood as the record until Hank Aaron surpassed him on April 8, 1974
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