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What Happened in Sports: June 17, 2020
What happened in sports on June 17, 2020 ft. Kelly Oubre Jr. rehabbing his knee injury, MLB's final offer to the MLBPA, and more!
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June 17th, 2020 was highlighted by Phoenix Suns SF Kelly Oubre Jr. not participating in the NBA’s return as he continues to rehab his knee injury, the MLB’s latest offer to the MLBPA, which included a July 19/20 start date, 60 games in 70 days, full prorated salary, and expanded playoffs in 2020 & 2021, as well as the NBA’s 6-phase plan to return this summer.
This daily sports article includes real headlines only (no clickbait rumors), all of the top highlights, interesting facts from around the NFL, NBA, & MLB, significant birthdays, and a quick recap of notable events on this day in sports history.
June 17, 2010: Lakers beat the Celtics 83-79 in Game 7 of the Finals to win the Championship. pic.twitter.com/BkgqFRJuOm
— This Day In Sports Clips (@TDISportsClips) June 17, 2020
June 17, 2008: The Celtics destroy the Lakers 131-92 in G6 of the NBA Finals in Boston to win the championship.
“Anything is Possible!” pic.twitter.com/xk4yBk0ylS
— This Day In Sports Clips (@TDISportsClips) June 17, 2020
June 17, 2007: Prince Fielder’s inside-the-park home run. pic.twitter.com/PsuLRwSxSb
— This Day In Sports Clips (@TDISportsClips) June 17, 2020
1 year ago today pic.twitter.com/J8GecQrBLF
— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) June 17, 2020
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NFL: EDGE Romeo Okwara, Detroit Lions (25)
NFL: WR Amari Cooper, Dallas Cowboys (26)
NFL: EDGE Shaq Lawson, Miami Dolphins (26)
NFL: WR Jamison Crowder, New York Jets (27)
MLB: SP Yusei Kikuchi, Seattle Mariners (29)
MLB: RP Matt Barnes, Boston Red Sox (30)
MLB: RP Andrew Chafin, Arizona Diamondbacks (30)
NFL: OG Michael Person, San Francisco 49ers (32)
2010: The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Boston Celtics 83-79 in Game 7 to win their 16th NBA Championship in franchise history, 1 shy of Boston’s record of 17 Championships
2008: The Celtics defeated the Lakers 131-92 in Game 6, the most lopsided closeout victory in NBA Finals history, to clinch their 17th Championship in franchise history
1992: The Philadelphia 76ers traded future HOF PF Charles Barkley to the Phoenix Suns in exchange for PG Jeff Hornacek, C Tim Perry, and C Andrew Lang; Barkley would go on to win MVP the next season and led the Suns to just their 2nd-ever NBA Finals appearance
1976: 4 former ABA teams — the Nets, Spurs, Pacers, and Nuggets — joined the NBA, marking the official NBA-ABA merger, bringing the NBA’s total to 22 teams
1960: Red Sox OF Ted Williams became just the 4th player in MLB history to hit 500 career HRs in a victory over the Indians
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