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What Happened in Sports: February 1, 2022
See what happened in sports on February 1, 2022 ft. Tom Brady officially retiring, Brian Flores suing the NFL, Suns record 50-game start, and more
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February 1st, 2022 was highlighted by Tom Brady officially announcing his retirement as the greatest winner of all-time that concludes an illustrious 22-year future HOF career. Brian Flores sacrificed the rest of his NFL coaching career when he sued for the NFL for racist allegations. Gary Trent Jr. is on an all-time Raptors streak while OG Anunoby put Jimmy Butler on a poster. CP3 set NBA records while he led the Suns to their best record (41-9) through 50 games. Jrue Holiday, Lonnie Walker, and Jordan Poole added top NBA plays on Tuesday.
See what happened in sports on February 1st last year, headlined by Devin Booker draining the game-winner against the Mavs and former MVP Dustin Pedroia announcing his retirement, as well as what happened in sports on February 1st, 2020 ft. Lamar Jackson winning the NFL MVP award after his historic Sophomore season and the introduction of the 2020 NFL Hall of Fame class.
WHAT HAPPENED IN SPORTS OVERVIEW: This daily sports post 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, notable birthdays, and a quick recap of significant events on this day in sports history.
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OG climbed the ladder ?? pic.twitter.com/UCyzfzUAPw
— NBA TV (@NBATV) February 2, 2022
? @gtrentjr (33 PTS, 6 3PM) leads the @Raptors to victory and sets a franchise record with his 5th straight game of 5+ 3PM! pic.twitter.com/NiMHYupSs6
— NBA (@NBA) February 2, 2022
? Jrue spin cycle on TNT ? pic.twitter.com/6Tu602hZdX
— NBA (@NBA) February 2, 2022
The block.. or the FINISH from Lonnie Walker IV??
Watch on League Pass: https://t.co/oz9UCQxdQa pic.twitter.com/t7LbCfCYdA
— NBA (@NBA) February 2, 2022
What a hustle sequence to set up Jordan Poole's go-ahead three!@warriors 122@spurs 120
17 seconds left, SAS ball: https://t.co/ksZ27WgfCO pic.twitter.com/TXu6ETxHBd
— NBA (@NBA) February 2, 2022
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7:30 PM: Miami Heat (32-19) vs. Toronto Raptors (24-23)
7:30 PM: Washington Wizards (23-26) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (31-21)
8:00 PM: Denver Nuggets (28-21) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (25-25)
10:00 PM: Brooklyn Nets (29-20) vs. Phoenix Suns (40-9)
MLB: 2B/SS Jazz Chisholm, Miami Marlins (turns 24)
NFL: DL DaVon Hamilton, Jacksonville Jaguars (25)
NBA: C Drew Eubanks, San Antonio Spurs (25)
NFL: S Tracy Walker, Detroit Lions (27)
MLB: SP Sean Manaea, Oakland Athletics (30)
NFL: FB Michael Burton, Kansas City Chiefs (30)
MLB: SP Brett Anderson, Free Agent (34)
2015: Seattle Seahawks QB Russell Wilson threw an INT to New England Patriots CB Malcolm Butler at the 1-yd line with 0:20 remaining to seal NE’s 1st Super Bowl win in 10 years as QB Tom Brady broke Joe Montana‘s record for career Super Bowl PASS TD (13)
2014: After exactly 30 years, David Stern retired and Adam Silver officially assumed his role as NBA Commissioner
2014: Denver Broncos QB Peyton Manning was named NFL MVP for a record 5th time while former Oakland Raiders P Ray Guy became the very 1st pure punter to be inducted into the Pro Football HOF
2010: Los Angeles Lakers SG Kobe Bryant surpassed Jerry West (25,192) to become the Lakers all-time leading scorer. Kobe ended his career with 33,643 PTS which still stands as the Lakers franchise record
2009: Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Arizona Cardinals in Super Bowl XLIII for the franchise’s record 6th title after Santonio Holmes‘ famous REC TD in the back of the endzone following a go-ahead 65-yard Larry Fitzgerald TD with under 3 min left. This game also featured the longest INT-TD (100 yards) in Super Bowl history by James Harrison right before halftime
2008: Los Angeles Lakers acquired PF Pau Gasol from the Memphis Grizzlies for PF Kwame Brown, SG Javaris Crittenton, SG Aaron McKie, 2 1st-round picks, and Pau’s brother Marc
2008: 2x AL Cy Young winner with the Minnesota Twins SP Johan Santana agreed to a MLB record at the time 6y/$137.5 contract with the New York Mets
2004: New England Patriots defeated the Carolina Panthers on K Adam Vinatieri’s game-winning FG. Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show was known for Janet Jackson’s infamous wardrobe malfunction
1995: Utah Jazz PG John Stockton became the NBA’s all-time leader in assists (9,922). Stockton has since extended his record to 15,806 which is still by far the most ever
1984: David Stern officially succeeded Larry O’Brien as NBA Commissioner
1968: 2x Super Bowl-winning HC Vince Lombardi officially resigned from his position with the Green Bay Packers but would stay with the team as GM
1967: The 10-team American Basketball Association (ABA) was formed with former Minneapolis Lakers star C George Mikan as Commissioner; introduced the 3-point shot and produced 4 eventual NBA teams (Nuggets, Pacers, Nets, Spurs)
1950: Green Bay Packers founder, player, and coach Curly Lambeau officially resigned after 31 years and 6 championships
1913: Football and Olympic legend Jim Thorpe signed a contract to play professional baseball with the New York Giants
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