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What Happened in Sports: February 2, 2022
See what happened in sports on February 2, 2022 ft. Washington Commanders' new name, Vikings picking Kevin O'Connell as their new HC, and more!
Washington Commanders
February 2nd, 2022 was highlighted by the Washington Football Team officially revealing their new name as the Washington Commanders. The Minnesota Vikings’ interview with Jim Harbaugh led to him re-committing to Michigan so they’re turning to Rams OC Kevin O’Connell as their next HC. Luka Doncic made NBA history with another terrific performance of 40+ points and 10+ assists, Kyle Kuzma had a clutch block on Embiid, and the Celtics pulled out a clutch victory over Charlotte.
See what happened in sports on February 2nd last year, headlined by Fred VanVleet setting a franchise and NBA UDFA record 54 points while Damian Lillard reignited his rivalry with Russell Westbrook, as well as what happened in sports on February 2nd, 2020 ft. the Chiefs ending their 50-year Super Bowl drought as Patrick Mahomes became the youngest SB MVP ever fueled by an epic double-digit comeback in the fourth quarter.
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.
Kuzma with the CLUTCH block for the @WashWizards!
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— NBA (@NBA) February 3, 2022
Ja Morant skies for the oop to lead Wednesday's TOP 10 PLAYS! pic.twitter.com/Y5SpM1tF86
— NBA (@NBA) February 3, 2022
Reggie Bullock hits the 3 to put the @dallasmavs up 2!
Watch Now: https://t.co/oz9UCQxdQa pic.twitter.com/7BrKSH3zQX
— NBA (@NBA) February 3, 2022
Josh Giddey finds Williams to TIE IT UP!
Watch Now: https://t.co/oz9UCQxdQa pic.twitter.com/6Pa8aKYLTs
— NBA (@NBA) February 3, 2022
? Time Lord gets the CLUTCH block for the @celtics late in the 4th to seal the victory! pic.twitter.com/cGn0ZVT7ex
— NBA (@NBA) February 3, 2022
SCARY TERRY ties it up for the @hornets!
Watch Now: https://t.co/oz9UCQxdQa pic.twitter.com/lu3v7DcxCb
— NBA (@NBA) February 3, 2022
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7:30 PM: Charlotte Hornets (28-23) vs. Boston Celtics (27-25)
7:30 PM: Memphis Grizzlies (35-18) vs. New York Knicks (24-27)
10:00 PM: Denver Nuggets (28-22) vs. Utah Jazz (30-21)
NFL: CB Jeff Okudah, Detroit Lions (turns 23)
NFL: RB Rashaad Penny, Seattle Seahawks (26)
NFL: DL Malcom Brown, Jacksonville Jaguars (28)
MLB: SP Adrian Houser, Milwaukee Brewers (29)
MLB: SP Matthew Boyd, Free Agent (31)
NFL: S Harrison Smith, Minnesota Vikings (33)
NFL: DL Kawann Short, Free Agent (33)
NFL: WR Donald Driver, Retired after 2012 (47)
2021: Toronto Raptors G Fred VanVleet recorded the most points (54) during 1 game in franchise history and it was the most PTS & 3PM (11) by an undrafted free agent in NBA history
2020: Patrick Mahomes became the youngest Super Bowl MVP ever after the Chiefs came back from a 10-point 4th Qtr deficit to defeat the San Francisco 49ers for their 1st Super Bowl victory in 50 years. Mahomes’ 12 PASS & RUSH TD were the most combined TD in a single postseason ever as KC became the 1st team to win 3 games after trailing by 10+ PTS in a single postseason
2018: New Orleans Pelicans PF Anthony Davis passed David West (8,690) to become the franchise’s all-time scoring leader. AD would extend his record to 11,059 total PTS which still stands today
2014: Coming into Super Bowl 48 with a record-setting offense, QB Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos were throttled by the Seattle Seahawks’ “Legion of Boom” 43-8 as Seattle won their 1st championship in franchise history
2009: Los Angeles Lakers SG Kobe Bryant scored the most PTS (61) at Madison Square Garden at the time, which has since been tied by James Harden but never surpassed
1996: SG Michael Jordan and PG Magic Johnson‘s 1st matchup since the 1991 NBA Finals set a record for the highest-rated NBA game on cable at the time
1993: Atlanta Hawks SF Dominique Wilkins surpassed Bob Petit (20,880) as the Hawks all-time leading scorer. Wilkins would get traded the following year, but still leads the franchise in total PTS with 23,292
1989: 6x All-Star and longtime broadcaster Bill White was elected President of the MLB’s National League, becoming the highest ranking African-American in pro sports at the time
1968: Philadelphia 76ers C Wilt Chamberlain totaled a franchise-record 21 assists in a victory over the Detroit Pistons; also recorded the 1st and only “double-triple-double” in NBA history with 22 PTS, 25 REB in addition to the 21 AST
1959: Vince Lombardi signed a 5-year contract to become HC of the Green Bay Packers where he would have the most legendary 8-year run as a HC in NFL history with 5 Championships in 7 years, including Super Bowl 1 & 2
1876: The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, later known simply as the “National League” or “NL”, was officially formed at Broadway Central Hotel in New York City
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