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What Happened in Sports: June 23, 2020
What happened in sports on June 23, 2020 ft. MLB officially coming back July 24th, DeMarcus Cousins skipping Orlando, and more!
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June 23rd, 2020 was highlighted by the MLB announcing baseball will be making its return on July 24th, updates about DeMarcus Cousins (ACL rehab) and Avery Bradley (family) skipping out on the NBA’s return in Orlando, and the Brooklyn Nets agreeing to sign Tyler Johnson while waiving Theo Pinson.
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.
17 years ago, Barry Bonds became the first player in MLB history to have 500 steals and 500 homers 🐐
(via @SFGiants)pic.twitter.com/d1017vcQ9r
— SI MLB (@si_mlb) June 23, 2020
June 23, 2008: Felix Hernandez hits a grand slam off Johan Santana in the second inning. pic.twitter.com/osWhmKpV7c
— This Day In Sports Clips (@TDISportsClips) June 23, 2020
OTD in 2012, Jim Thome set the record for most walk-off homers. 💪
All 13 of his record-setting blasts. ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/3ItyBeWts5
— MLB Vault (@MLBVault) June 23, 2020
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MLB: SS Tim Anderson, Chicago White Sox (turns 27)
NFL: OT Donovan Smith, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (27)
NFL: OL Jon Halapio, New York Giants (29)
NFL: S Rodney McLeod, Philadelphia Eagles (30)
NFL: RB LaDainian Tomlinson, Hall of Fame (41)
2016: The Philadelphia 76ers selected Australian-born SF Ben Simmons out of LSU with the 1st overall pick in the NBA Draft
2012: Jim Thome hit the 13th walk-off HR of his career, breaking the MLB record
2011: Despite playing just 9 games at Duke, Australian-born PG Kyrie Irving was selected with the 1st overall pick by the Cleveland Cavaliers
2011: The San Antonio Spurs acquired SF Kawhi Leonard (15th overall pick) and PF Davis Bertans (42nd pick) from the Indiana Pacers for PG George Hill
2008: Mariners SP Felix Hernandez hit a grand slam in a victory over the Mets, becoming the 1st pitcher since Steve Dunning in 1971 to hit a GS
2005: The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Detroit Pistons in Game 7 to win their 3rd NBA Championship in franchise history, all in the Popovich-Duncan era
2003: Giants OF Barry Bonds became the very 1st player in MLB history to hit 500 HRs and steal 500 bases over their career
1988: The Miami Heat and Charlotte Hornets’ expansion draft officially took place
1973: Phillies P Ken Brett hit a HR in his 4th consecutive game, an MLB record for a pitcher
1917: Red Sox SP Babe Ruth argues after each ball called on the lead off batter — after ball 4, he punches the umpire’s jaw and is ejected; his replacement, Ernie Shore, retires all 26 men he faces in a 4-0 win, getting credit for a perfect game
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