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What Happened in Sports: June 24, 2021
What happened in sports on June 24, 2021 ft. Cubs combined no-hitter vs. Dodgers, Clippers WCF Game 3 win over Suns, and more!
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June 24th, 2021 was highlighted by the Cubs combined no-hitter against the reigning champion Los Angeles Dodgers. The Clippers beat Phoenix in Game 3 to avoid a commanding 3-0 series deficit as Devin Booker (mask) and CP3 (missed Games 1-2 w/ Covid) combined to shoot 10-40 FG. Pittsburgh Steelers cut OG David DeCastro with a NFI, Pacers added Rick Carlisle as the team’s new HC, and the Rays took first place over the Red Sox thanks to a walk-off after ending the no-hitter in the 8th inning.
See what happened in sports on June 24th last year, headlined by the latest updates about MLB’s plan to return including the transaction freeze, and Cardinals setup man John Brebbia undergoing Tommy John surgery. 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.
PG BANKS IT IN FROM HALFCOURT AT THE BUZZER 🚨 pic.twitter.com/g0J9zAZWXL
— NBA TV (@NBATV) June 25, 2021
PG continues his stellar #NBAPlayoffs.
🔥 27 PTS
🔥 15 REB
🔥 8 AST
The @LAClippers take Game 3.. they can tie the series with a W Saturday at 9pm/et on ESPN! #ThatsGame pic.twitter.com/aU6Ijot13V
— NBA (@NBA) June 25, 2021
😤 @Reggie_Jackson (23 PTS) comes up big in the @LAClippers W! #ThatsGame #NBAPlayoffs
Game 4 ⏩ Saturday, 9pm/et, ESPN pic.twitter.com/DtjGR8p3wF
— NBA (@NBA) June 25, 2021
After tonight’s W.. The @LAClippers are the first team in @NBAHistory to win three Game 3s after trailing 0-2 in a single #NBAPlayoffs!
They’ll look to improve to 3-0 in Game 4s on Saturday at 9 PM ET on ESPN. #ThatsGame pic.twitter.com/7eAtocIuOl
— NBA (@NBA) June 25, 2021
What can’t Uncle Mike do? 🤯#ForTheH pic.twitter.com/RbfY32YaL9
— Houston Astros (@astros) June 25, 2021
The 17th no-hitter, and first combined no-no, in @Cubs history! pic.twitter.com/KCmLjzNqY3
— MLB (@MLB) June 25, 2021
The Rays #walkoff to reclaim first in the AL East. pic.twitter.com/X0Ypg4ZH9M
— MLB (@MLB) June 25, 2021
A 94.7 MPH dart to keep it a scoreless game. 🎯 pic.twitter.com/73OqqGaKi5
— MLB (@MLB) June 25, 2021
Ranking the 5 Greatest Plays in Sports History: https://t.co/ZRPokoz5Ny
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 23, 2021
9⃣ straight @Suns wins this postseason… run through the BEST PLAY from each of those consecutive victories! #ThatsGame
2-0 PHX series lead… Don’t miss Suns/Clippers Game 3 of the #NBAWCF presented by AT&T TONIGHT at 9pm/et on ESPN. #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/4nynM6wrH7
— NBA (@NBA) June 24, 2021
Coming off @DeandreAyton‘s clutch game-winning alley-oop in Game 2, we showcase the TOP DUNKS from his career thus far! #ThatsGame
Ayton and the @Suns seek a 3-0 lead vs. LAC in Game 3 of the #NBAWCF presented by AT&T tonight at 9pm/et on ESPN. #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/kRceirUhJy
— NBA (@NBA) June 24, 2021
June 24, 1999: San Antonio #Spurs defeated the Knicks in Game 5 behind Finals MVP Tim Duncan’s 27.4 PPG and 14 RPG to become the very 1st former ABA franchise to win an NBA Championship. This would be the 1st of 5 titles of the Popovich-Duncan dynasty
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 24, 2021
Toronto #BlueJays MVP Josh Donaldson made an amazing play by diving into the stands during a 0-0 game in the 8th inning on June 24, 2015 pic.twitter.com/VdEtlSs9EK
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 24, 2021
Oakland #Athletics 1B Mark McGwire blasted a towering 538-ft bomb against eventual 5x Cy Young SP Randy Johnson on June 24, 1997 pic.twitter.com/pCRiU0sdDj
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 24, 2021
June 24, 2004: Orlando #Magic selected C Dwight Howard, who decided to forgo college basketball, with the 1st overall pick exactly 12 years after selecting Shaquille O’Neal at #1
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 24, 2021
OTD (2004) The Orlando Magic selected 18-year-old Dwight Howard with the 1st pick!
2004-2012
6 x All-Star
5 x All-NBA 1st Team
4 x REB Leader
3 x DPOY
2 x BLKS Leader
He also had 6 30/20 games & 2 25/25 games. pic.twitter.com/2Ou476bU2m
— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) June 24, 2020
June 24, 2010: Washington #Wizards selected John Wall with the #1 pick, the 1st time 1 school had 5 1st Rd picks — Demarcus Cousins (5th), Patrick Patterson (14th), Eric Bledsoe (18th), and Daniel Orton (29th)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 24, 2021
June 24, 1992: LSU C Shaquille O’Neal, the clear-cut #1 overall pick, was selected by the Orlando #Magic in the franchise’s 4th year of existence and led them to their 1st NBA Finals appearance in just his 3rd season pic.twitter.com/Duj2yCpVSz
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 24, 2021
June 24, 1998: Although the NBA Draft featured future HOF’s PF Dirk Nowitzki (9th), SF Paul Pierce (10th), and SG Vince Carter (5th), the Clippers infamously selected C Michael Olowokandi at #1 overall (2.5 Win Shares over 9 years)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 24, 2021
JJ Redick is one of the greatest shooters of all-time
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 25, 2021
Bradley Chubb is quickly becoming into 1 of the best EDGE rushers in the NFL
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 25, 2021
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[Highlights] #4 @CLIPPERS (-102; $10.44) d. #2 SUNS (-115; $14.78) 106-92 [LAC +1 | u219] (PHX 2-1)
[Highlights] F/G Paul George, LAC (W v.PHX): 27 PTS (9-26 FG | 3-11 3P), 8 AST, 15 REB, 0 BLK, 1 STL, 6 TO [Player of the Day]
[Highlights] C Ivica Zubac, LAC (W v.PHX): 15 PTS (3-8 FG | 0-0 3P), 1 AST, 16 REB, 2 BLK, 1 STL, 0 TO
[Highlights] G Reggie Jackson, LAC (W v.PHX): 23 PTS (9-17 FG | 3-8 3P), 3 AST, 1 REB, 0 BLK, 2 STL, 1 TO
NFL: DE Bradley Chubb, Denver Broncos (turns 25)
NBA: SF Luke Kennard, Los Angeles Clippers (25)
NFL: WR Adam Humphries, Washington Football (28)
NFL: OLB Devon Kennard, Arizona Cardinals (30)
NFL: OL Kelechi Osemele, Free Agent (32)
NBA: PF Taj Gibson, New York Knicks (36)
NBA: SG J.J. Redick, Dallas Mavericks (37)
NFL: CB Antoine Winfield, Retired after 2012 (44)
NBA: PG Sam Jones, Hall of Fame (88)
2019: Lou Williams tied Jamal Crawford for the most 6th Man of the Year awards ever while Giannis Antetokounmpo won his first MVP award
2010: Washington Wizards selected PG John Wall with the #1 overall pick as the 1st time 1 school had 5 1st Rd picks — C Demarcus Cousins (5th), PF Patrick Patterson (14th), SG Eric Bledsoe (18th), and PF Daniel Orton (29th); Wall and Cousins, along with SF Gordon Hayward (9th) and SF Paul George (10th), would all quickly become All-Stars
2004: Orlando Magic selected C Dwight Howard, who decided to forgo college basketball, with the 1st overall pick exactly 12 years after selecting Shaquille O’Neal at #1
1998: Although the NBA Draft featured future HOF’s PF Dirk Nowitzki (9th), SF Paul Pierce (10th), and SG Vince Carter (5th), the Clippers infamously selected C Michael Olowokandi at #1 overall (2.5 Win Shares over 9 years)
1992: LSU C Shaquille O’Neal, the clear-cut #1 overall pick, was selected by the Orlando Magic in the franchise’s 4th year of existence
1989: St. Louis Cardinals OF Vince Coleman set a new MLB record when he stole his 39th and 40th consecutive base without being caught. Coleman extended his streak to 50 straight SB without being caught which stands as the record today
1983: Milwaukee Brewers SP Don Sutton became just the 8th pitcher with 3,000 career strikeouts in MLB history
1979: Oakland Athletics OF Rickey Henderson made his MLB debut, stealing the 1st of his record-setting 1,406 career SB
1947: Jackie Robinson memorably stole home for the 1st of 19 times in his illustrious career in a victory over the Pirates, representing the 1st Stolen Base of his entire MLB career
1922: The American Professional Football Association officially changed its name to the National Football League (NFL) after forming 2 years beforehand in 1920
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[Highlights] POS Player Name, TM (WL v.@TM): ## PTS (#-# FG | #-# 3P), # AST, # REB, # BLK, # STL, # TO
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[Highlights] POS Player Name, TM (WL v.@TM): ## PTS (#-# FG | #-# 3P), # AST, # REB, # BLK, # STL, # TO
