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sports1 year ago

"Warriors' Record-Breaking 3-Point Shooting Stuns Lakers in Crucial Playoff Push"

The Golden State Warriors made history with their astonishing three-point shooting, achieving the best single-game percentage of any team to take at least 40 three-point attempts in NBA history with a 63.4% success rate. Despite not feeling they played well, the Warriors secured a 134-120 win over the Los Angeles Lakers, with Draymond Green, Stephen Curry, and Klay Thompson contributing to the historic night. The victory brought the Warriors within half a game of the ninth-seed Lakers, positioning them for a potential playoff spot.

sports2 years ago

Reds rookie Elly De La Cruz hits historic cycle and propels team to 12th straight win.

Cincinnati Reds rookie Elly De La Cruz hit for the team's first cycle since 1989, including a home run, triple, double, and single, during the team's 12th straight win against the Atlanta Braves. The Reds' current winning streak is the franchise's longest since 1957, and De La Cruz became the first Red to hit for the cycle since outfielder Eric Davis did it in 1989.

sports2 years ago

Shohei Ohtani Dominates on the Mound and at the Plate in Orioles Series

Shohei Ohtani, the greatest two-way player in baseball history, hit a go-ahead three-run home run and a triple, leaving him just a double shy of the cycle as he carried the Los Angeles Angels to a 9-5 victory over the Baltimore Orioles. Ohtani became the first starting pitcher to reach base five times as a pitcher since 1964. He also pitched seven innings, giving up just one hit besides the homers, and responded with an eight-pitch shutdown inning after hitting the go-ahead homer.

sports2 years ago

Black QBs make historic impact in NFL Draft.

Four Black quarterbacks made history in the 2023 NFL Draft, with two of them going 1-2 overall. Lamar Jackson also became one of the highest-paid players in the league. However, white quarterback Will Levis, who had been hyped up in mock drafts, was left waiting in the green room. While it was a bad night for Levis, it was a monumental one for Black quarterbacks, as the NFL finally acknowledged their value and importance.