What Happened in Sports: May 9, 2021
May 9th, 2021 was highlighted by AD’s 42-point performance in the Lakers win without LeBron against the No.2 seeded Phoenix Suns as both teams are gearing up with the playoffs around the corner. Giancarlo Stanton stayed hot with the walk-off to beat the Nationals, Huscar Ynoa is recording some remarkable two-way production, Jacob deGrom’s high heat continued, and Terry Rozier’s career-high 43 points wasn’t enough as Lonzo’s Pelicans beat LaMelo’s Hornets.
See last year, headlined by the release of the MLB’s blueprint plan to return to play, a look at ‘s perfect game OTD, and some intriguing throwback highlights. 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.
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AD came to play vs. Phoenix
AD. UNREAL. 
— NBA TV (@NBATV)
Drummond lobs to AD for the SLAM 
— NBA TV (@NBATV)
Hornets were hoopin’ vs. NOLA
P.J. Washington. Sheesh.
— NBA TV (@NBATV)
LaMelo drops the wraparound dime to Cody Zeller! 89 96
4th quarter coming up on NBA TV
— NBA (@NBA)
Drained half court shot casually
NICKEIL ALEXANDER-WALKER FROM BEYOND HALF-COURT 
— NBA TV (@NBATV)
Giancarlo walks off Washington
. walks it off for the !
— MLB (@MLB)
Conforto helps out deGrom
What a catch by Conforto!
— MLB (@MLB)
The no-look 1-6-3 double play
The best 1-6-3 you’ll ever see.
— MLB (@MLB)
Jimmy Buckets has MIA on track
Jimmy Butler helps the defeat Boston and maintain #6 in the East!
26 PTS | 8 REB | 11 AST
— NBA (@NBA)
Ball brothers have elite vision
Get ready for Lonzo vs. LaMelo as the Ball Brothers’ court vision headlines Pelicans/Hornets TONIGHT!
: 7:00pm/et 
: NBA TV
— NBA (@NBA)
Feel for the game… Lonzo and LaMelo’s court vision is must see TV!
The Ball brothers go head-to-head tonight in Pelicans/Hornets at 7pm/et on NBA TV.
— NBA.com/Stats (@nbastats)
Happy Bday to Tony Gwynn
Tony Gwynn’s HOF resume:
– 15x All-Star
– 7x Silver Slugger
– 5x Gold Glove
– 8x Batting Title
– 5x MLB Hits Leader
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports)
Tony Gwynn is the all-time leader in:
– Hits (3,141)
– BA (.338)
– Runs (1,383)
– SB (319)
– TB (4,259)
– 2B (543)
– 3B (85)
– XBH (763)
– GP (2,440)
– AB (9,288)
– Seasons (20)
– All-Stars (15)
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports)
Most career hits in history:
1. Tony Gwynn (3,141)
2. Garry Templeton (1,135)
3. Dave Winfield (1,134)
4. Gene Richards (994)
5. Chase Headley (879)
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports)
Steph’s legendary return OTD
May 9, 2016: Returning from a knee injury, Steph Curry had 1 of the best games of his HOF career in Game 4 of the 2nd Rd vs. POR; Curry began 0-9 on 3PA until catching fire in the 4th & scored an NBA record 17 PTS in OT for 40 PTS to take a 3-1 series lead
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports)
Latest HR & longest game OTD
May 9, 1984: The longest game in AL history finally ended as Chicago White Sox OF Harold Baines hit a HR in the 25th inning to finally defeat the Brewers 7-6 (began the day before)
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports)
Dallas Braden perfect game OTD
May 9, 2010: Oakland Athletics SP Dallas Braden pitched the 19th perfect game in MLB history, a 4-0 victory over the Rays
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports)
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*All game times listed are in Eastern Standard Time (EST)*
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PF Anthony Davis
F Jimmy Butler
G Terry Rozier
C Nikola Vucevic
G/F Evan Fournier
NFL: DL , Kansas City Chiefs (turns 25)
NFL: DL , San Francisco 49ers (26)
NFL: EDGE , San Francisco 49ers (26)
MLB: 3B/UT , St. Louis Cardinals (26)
NBA: SF , Brooklyn Nets (26)
NFL: WR , Carolina Panthers (28)
NBA: PF , Miami Heat (33)
MLB: 1B , Retired after 2016 (37)
MLB: OF , Hall of Fame (61)
2016: After missing 2 weeks with a knee injury, Golden State Warriors PG had one of the greatest games of his HOF career in Game 4 of a 2nd Rd matchup with the Portland Trail Blazers — up 2-1 in the series, Curry started out 0-9 on 3PA until catching fire in the 4th, setting an NBA record by scoring 17 PTS in OT to cap off a 40-point performance and take a commanding 3-1 series lead
2010: Oakland Athletics SP pitched the 19th perfect game in MLB history, a 4-0 victory over the Rays
1995: Cleveland Indians tied an MLB record by scoring 8 runs before recording an out, defeating the Minnesota Twins 10-0
1989: The position-record errorless streaks of Boston Red Sox C (159 games) and New York Mets SS (88 games) were both snapped
1987: Baltimore Orioles 1B became the very 1st player in MLB history to hit a HR on each side of the plate in consecutive games
1984: Longest game in AL history finally ended as Chicago White Sox OF hit a HR in the 25th inning finally defeat the Brewers, 7-6 (began the day before)
1961: Baltimore Orioles 1B became the 1st player in MLB history to hit a Grand Slam in consecutive innings
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