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What Happened in Sports: June 30, 2021
What happened in sports on June 30, 2021 ft. CP3 leading Suns to NBA Finals, Ryan Ramczyk's record deal, Trea Turner bday cycle, and more!
Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
June 30th, 2021 was remembered for Chris Paul reaching his first career NBA Finals after a dominant second half performance (31 PTS) to take down the Kawhi-less Clippers and lead Phoenix to their first Championship berth in almost three decades. Ryan Ramczyk received the largest contract for a RT in NFL history, Trea Turner became the first player to ever record a cycle on his birthday while tying the all-time record (3), and Aroldis Chapman blew a 4-run lead after three walks and a Grand Slam to the Angels.
See what happened in sports on June 30th last year, headlined by 2020 Minor League Baseball season getting canceled. 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 MY GOODNESS 😱 pic.twitter.com/1LHroH4kPq
— NBA TV (@NBATV) July 1, 2021
Pat Bev breaks out the handles!#NBAPlayoffs on ESPN pic.twitter.com/5ilGsLX6Or
— NBA (@NBA) July 1, 2021
CHRIS. PAUL. SHEESH. 😧 pic.twitter.com/uTjAZiSBlA
— NBA TV (@NBATV) July 1, 2021
What a performance… Chris Paul erupts for an #NBAPlayoffs career-high tying 41 PTS, including 31 in the 2nd half, as the @Suns win Game 6 and advance to the #NBAFinals presented by YouTube TV for the first time since 1993. #ThatsGame
41 PTS | 16-24 FGM | 7 3PM | 8 AST pic.twitter.com/OiGaa0NGN2
— NBA (@NBA) July 1, 2021
Booker, Crowder and Ayton all help the @Suns win Game 6 on the road and advance to their first #NBAFinals presented by YouTube TV since 1993! #ThatsGame @DevinBook: 22 PTS@CJC9BOSS: 19 PTS, 5 3PM@DeandreAyton: 16 PTS, 17 REB pic.twitter.com/pPwM32SvWG
— NBA (@NBA) July 1, 2021
Concrete jungle where dreams are made of
There’s nothing Jared Walsh can’t do pic.twitter.com/h8oM51T1rt
— Los Angeles Angels (@Angels) July 1, 2021
Don’t call it a comeback‼️#WeBelieve I @Angels pic.twitter.com/n6n9B5Ozoy
— Bally Sports West (@BallySportWest) July 1, 2021
Boogie banks it in at the 1st QTR buzzer 🚨 pic.twitter.com/oOxUQCAXhY
— NBA TV (@NBATV) July 1, 2021
A triple to complete the cycle!
That’s @treavturner‘s third career cycle, tying the Major League record 🤯 pic.twitter.com/MLYDFny6fe
— MLB (@MLB) June 30, 2021
Birthday homer for @treavturner and he is a triple shy of the cycle. 👀 pic.twitter.com/ctXAWtNAlh
— MLB (@MLB) June 30, 2021
.@treavturner made history last night with his third career cycle.
Not only did he tie an MLB record, but it was also his birthday. 🧁
(MLB x @Woodbridge_Wine) pic.twitter.com/pgUPUQjNGG
— MLB (@MLB) July 1, 2021
Defense is so hot rn! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/5WTD9zetV2
— New York Mets (@Mets) June 30, 2021
the dude brings it. ☔️ pic.twitter.com/C90c5XelKa
— Minnesota Twins (@Twins) July 1, 2021
Averaging 18.1 PPG, @Reggie_Jackson has come up with big buckets all postseason long! #ThatsGame @LAClippers look to keep their season alive once again and force a Game 7.
PHX/LAC #NBAWCF presented by AT&T Game 6 tips tonight at 9pm/et on ESPN. pic.twitter.com/qteQlmvdkR
— NBA (@NBA) June 30, 2021
Coming off his #NBAPlayoffs career-high 41 PTS (30 in 2nd half) in Game 5, we showcase some signature moments and performances from Paul George’s career thus far! #ThatsGame
PG and the @LAClippers look to tie the series vs. PHX 3-3 with a W in Game 6 TONIGHT at 9pm/et on ESPN. pic.twitter.com/LxIvBtmbw7
— NBA (@NBA) June 30, 2021
June 30, 2019: 1st day of NBA Free Agency was held before July for the 1st time ever: Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant signed with the #Nets, D’Angelo Russell went to the Warriors, Kemba Walker to Boston, Jimmy Butler to Miami, Malcolm Brogdon to the Pacerspic.twitter.com/6xn8DDDD8n
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 30, 2021
June 30, 1993: #Warriors acquired future HOF and No.1 pick PF Chris Webber from the Orlando #Magic for a package of draft picks including No.3 pick PG Penny Hardaway and a 1998 1st Rd Pick (SG Vince Carter who was traded to Toronto on draft night in 1998)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 30, 2021
27 years ago today, Penny Hardaway was traded to the Orlando Magic.
The Shaq & Penny era only lasted 3 seasons!
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— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) June 30, 2020
Mitch Richmond’s HOF resume:
– 6x All Star
– 3x All-NBA 2nd Team; 2x 3rd Team
– 2002 NBA Champ
– 1989 ROY & All-Rookie 1st Team
– 1995 NBA ASG MVP
– 1 of 3 G to average 20+ PPG in their 1st 10 seasons in NBA history
– #2 retired by #Kings
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 30, 2021
Mitch Richmond’s ranks in #Kings history:
– 3rd in career PTS (12,070), FGM (4,230), 3PM (993), & STL (670)
– 3rd in season 3P% (43.7)
– 4th in career PPG (23.3) & FTM (2,617)
– 5th in career MIN (19,532)
– 5th in season 3PM (225)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 30, 2021
Most career PTS in #Kings history:
1. Oscar Robertson (22,009)
2. Jack Twyman (15,840)
3. Mitch Richmond (12,070)
4. Tiny Archibald (10,894)
5. Sam Lacey (9,895)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 30, 2021
Garret Anderson’s career resume:
– 3x All Star
– 2x Silver Slugger
– 2002 World Series Champ
– Only #Angels player with 2,000+ Hits
– Most RBI during 1 GP in Angels history (10)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 30, 2021
Garret Anderson’s ranks in #Angels history:
– 1st in career RBI (1,292), Hits (2,368), Runs (1,024), GP (2,013), & PA (8,480)
– Most consecutive GP (12) with an RBI
– 3rd in career HR (272)
– 4th in career AVG (.296)
– 4th in season Hits (201)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 30, 2021
Most career RBI in #Angels franchise history:
1. Garret Anderson (1,292)
2. Tim Salmon (1,016)
3. Brian Downing (846)
4. Mike Trout (816)^
5. Albert Pujols (783)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 30, 2021
Most career Hits in #Angels history:
1. Garret Anderson (2,368)
2. Tim Salmon (1,674)
3. Brian Downing (1,588)
4. Darin Erstad (1,505)
5. Mike Trout (1,419)^
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 30, 2021
AJ Brown burst onto the scene with an electric rookie season pic.twitter.com/1KAmXdUwGJ
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 30, 2021
Brown took a big step in Year 2, already emerging as the Titans #1 WR who will now play alongside Julio Jones pic.twitter.com/X3sZLadbk4
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 30, 2021
AJ1K has 1,000+ REC YDS in each of his 2 NFL seasons with plenty more left in store @1kalwaysopen_ pic.twitter.com/vislIG4Gf0
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 30, 2021
Whenever A.J. gets the ball, he’s gonna make a big play. @1kalwaysopen_ has nine catches of 50+ yards since 2019, the most in the NFL. (h/t @PFF) pic.twitter.com/EKkXerf2sl
— NFL (@NFL) July 7, 2021
Trevor Ariza used to throw down some wild dunks pic.twitter.com/PdI1reqIv5
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 30, 2021
June 30, 1999: The 4th to last pick in a deep NBA Draft, 4x Champ Manu Ginobili was selected by the #Spurs. Elton Brand (#1), Baron Davis (#3), Shawn Marion (#9), Jason Terry (#10), Ron Artest (#16), and Andrei Kirilenko (#24) were also draftedpic.twitter.com/1A33VYRGX2
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 30, 2021
June 30, 1969: After 13 years and 11 NBA Championships with the Boston #Celtics, Bill Russell officially announced his retirement from basketball as the all-time leader in NBA Finals victories to this day pic.twitter.com/vbkOHyjjZe
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 30, 2021
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[Highlights] #2 SUNS (-116; $14.78) d. #4 @CLIPPERS (-102; $10.44) 130-103 [PHX -1 | o215] (PHX 4-2)
[Highlights] PG Chris Paul, PHX (W @LAC): 41 PTS (16-24 FG | 7-8 3P), 8 AST, 4 REB, 0 BLK, 3 STL, 0 TO
[Highlights] C Deandre Ayton, PHX (W @LAC): 16 PTS (8-10 FG | 0-0 3P), 1 AST, 17 REB, 2 BLK, 0 STL, 2 TO
[Highlights] PF Marcus Morris, LAC (L v.PHX): 26 PTS (9-17 FG | 4-11 3P), 1 AST, 9 REB, 1 BLK, 0 STL, 0 TO
NFL: WR AJ Brown, Tennessee Titans (turns 24)
MLB: SS Trea Turner, Washington Nationals (28)
MLB: 1B Jesus Aguilar, Miami Marlins (31)
MLB: RP Blake Treinen, Los Angeles Dodgers (33)
NFL: DE Vinny Curry, New York Jets (33)
NBA: SF Trevor Ariza, Miami Heat (36)
MLB: OF Garret Anderson, Retired after 2010 (49)
NBA: SG Mitch Richmond, Hall of Fame (56)
2020: On the same day the entire Minor League Baseball season was canceled for 2020 amidst the Coronavirus pandemic, Detroit Tigers signed No.1 pick 1B Spencer Torkelson to the largest MLB Draft signing bonus ($8.4M) ever
2019: 1st day of NBA Free Agency was held before July for the 1st time ever: PG Kyrie Irving and PF Kevin Durant signed with the Nets, PG D’Angelo Russell went to the Warriors, PG Kemba Walker to the Celtics, SG Jimmy Butler traded to the Heat, SG Malcolm Brogdon traded to the Pacers, among many others
2006: Boston Red Sox set an MLB record by completing their 17th consecutive errorless game
1999: The 4th to last pick in a deep NBA Draft, 4x Champion SG Manu Ginobili was selected by the Spurs; PF Elton Brand (#1), PG Baron Davis (#3), SF Shawn Marion (#9), SG Jason Terry (#10), SF Ron Artest (#16), and SF Andrei Kirilenko (#24) were also drafted
1994: San Francisco Giants OF Darren Lewis committed the 1st error of his MLB career, snapping his record streak of 392 flawless games
1993: Golden State Warriors acquired future HOF and No.1 pick PF Chris Webber from the Orlando Magic for a package of draft picks including No.3 pick PG Penny Hardaway and a 1998 1st Rd Pick (SG Vince Carter who was traded to Toronto on draft night in 1998)
1969: After 13 years and 11 NBA Championships with the Boston Celtics, Bill Russell officially announced his retirement from basketball
1965: The city of Atlanta, Georgia was officially granted an NFL franchise (Falcons) 1 year earlier than anticipated after competition from the AFL
1934: NFL’s Portsmouth Spartans officially relocated to Detroit and re-branded as the “Lions”
1908: At 41 years and 3 months old, Boston Red Sox SP Cy Young became the oldest to pitch a no-hitter, the 3rd of his career; Nolan Ryan would surpass that record at 44 years old in 1991
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