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What Happened in Sports: February 1, 2020
What happened in sports on February 1, 2020 ft. the 2019 NFL awards reveal including MVP, Damian Lillard making NBA history, and more!
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February 1st, 2020 was highlighted by the NFL officially announcing its 2019 award winners including Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson taking home the MVP prize, Damian Lillard making history with a couple of insane streaks that are single-handedly bringing the Portland Trail Blazers back into playoff contention, and the unveiling of the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2020 with multiple notable inducted legends such as S Troy Polamalu and RB Edgerrin James. Check out the Best in Sports from 2/1.
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, significant birthdays, and a quick recap of notable events on this day in sports history.
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Damian Lillard (51 PTS, 9 3PM) scores 47+ for the 5th time in 6 games and becomes the 1st player in NBA history to make 6+ threes in 6 straight games. pic.twitter.com/9JmLekPjnd
— NBA (@NBA) February 2, 2020
Show some mercy, Jayson Tatum! ?? pic.twitter.com/QnhFtQgxlS
— NBA TV (@NBATV) February 2, 2020
LeBron James makes the cross-court dime look easy. pic.twitter.com/LKtGP8paG7
— NBA (@NBA) February 2, 2020
Trae Young from behind the backboard! pic.twitter.com/tydNipPBwg
— NBA (@NBA) February 2, 2020
Kawhi Leonard (31 points in 24 minutes) drops 30+ points for the 9th-straight game to lead the @LAClippers to victory. pic.twitter.com/HeiqAHC9HF
— NBA (@NBA) February 1, 2020
Jaylen Brown was all the way in his bag ?#Handles pic.twitter.com/wwMmmzJM4t
— Handles (@HandlesNBATV) February 2, 2020
Jaylen Brown goes for 32 PTS in the @celtics home victory against Philadelphia. pic.twitter.com/qGxvKc4Piq
— NBA (@NBA) February 2, 2020
? AT THE HORN
? FROM THE LOGO@GTemp17 ends the first on an 8-0 run and puts up a career-high 14 in the first frame ? pic.twitter.com/iXRfbxBLJP
— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) February 2, 2020
Sheesh.@BenSimmons25 | #PhilaUnite pic.twitter.com/BeazEpTemz
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) February 2, 2020
a reminder that ? @VicOladipo is ???? pic.twitter.com/woW4XXDztg
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) February 2, 2020
Just stop it, Kyrie ? pic.twitter.com/5wNyIXKgRO
— NBA TV (@NBATV) February 2, 2020
KARL KARL OH MY@driveToyota Dunk of the Week pic.twitter.com/RnM27zcrh6
— Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) February 1, 2020
Top pick in the @NFLDraft.
Top rookie on offense.@AZCardinals QB @K1’s 10 best plays in a standout first season! #RedSea
?: #NFLHonors | 8pm ET on FOX pic.twitter.com/SpX3XEz6Uq
— NFL (@NFL) February 1, 2020
A historic receiving season.
Capped by the Offensive Player of the Year.
And you still @cantguardmike.
?: #NFLHonors on FOX pic.twitter.com/k2rIadQcHY
— NFL (@NFL) February 2, 2020
Lamar Jackson’s 10 BEST PLAYS from his MVP season! @lj_era8
?: #NFLHonors | 8pm ET on FOX pic.twitter.com/6pA2O6jP5R
— NFL (@NFL) February 1, 2020
Picks. Tipped passes. Tackles. You name it.@bumpnrungilm0re ?EARNED? this season’s Defensive Player of the Year. #GoPats
?: #NFLHonors | Tonight at 8PM ET on FOX pic.twitter.com/OIcGHkXbku
— NFL (@NFL) February 1, 2020
Best passer rating. Third in completion percentage. And he wasn’t a starter when this season started.
That’s how you write a Comeback Player of the Year season, @ryantannehill1.
?: #NFLHonors | Tonight at 8PM ET on FOX pic.twitter.com/WOp5z7wIrt
— NFL (@NFL) February 1, 2020
.@PatrickMahomes. Week 2. Four TD passes in one quarter.
The Unstoppable Performance of the Year! (by @CourtyardHotels)
?: #NFLHonors | 8pm ET on FOX pic.twitter.com/fvHkYK2jtJ
— NFL (@NFL) February 1, 2020
The @49ers have been forcing turnovers all year! #GoNiners
?: #SBLIV | Sunday 6:30pm ET on FOX
?: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app pic.twitter.com/pekBLqe3wa
— NFL (@NFL) February 1, 2020
The @Chiefs‘ offense had speed. Then the rookie brought more. @MecoleHardman’s BEST plays from the 2019 season! #ChiefsKingdom #SBLIV pic.twitter.com/ada6mbD1QH
— NFL (@NFL) February 1, 2020
No one outsacked Shaq.
Every QB takedown by the @Buccaneers’ Deacon Jones Sack Leader!
?: #NFLHonors on FOX pic.twitter.com/Ys58SfRtsR
— NFL (@NFL) February 2, 2020
Instant impact from the @49ers’ rookie WR.
Deebo Samuel’s BEST plays this season! #GoNiners | #SBLIV pic.twitter.com/PtOwcdwKtc
— NFL (@NFL) February 2, 2020
Defensive Rookie of the Year.
The @49ers got themselves one dominant rookie. @nbsmallerbear
?: #NFLHonors | Tonight at 8PM ET on FOX pic.twitter.com/jKWfTScYzs
— NFL (@NFL) February 1, 2020
.@adamvinatieri comes through in the Super Bowl again.
Rewatch #SBXXXVIII tonight at 10pm ET @CBSSportsNet! pic.twitter.com/73xzyKzteI
— NFL (@NFL) April 20, 2020
4️⃣2️⃣ pic.twitter.com/8mPzOieJzp
— MLB (@MLB) February 1, 2020
The @49ers got a playmaker when they traded for No. 17.@ESanders_10‘s BEST plays in 2019!#GoNiners | #SBLIV pic.twitter.com/ZZk1CFEK2C
— NFL (@NFL) February 2, 2020
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7:00 PM: Miami Heat (32-15) vs. Orlando Magic (21-27)
8:30 PM: Philadelphia 76ers (31-18) vs. Boston Celtics (32-15)
8:30 PM: Atlanta Hawks (13-36) vs. Dallas Mavericks (29-19)
10:00 PM: Los Angeles Lakers (36-11) vs. Sacramento Kings (18-30)
10:30 PM: Utah Jazz (32-16) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (22-27)
[Highlights] PG Damian Lillard, POR (v.UTA): 51 PTS (17-29 FG), 12 AST, 2 REB, 1 STL, 1 TOV [Player of the Day]
[Highlights] C Karl-Anthony Towns, MIN (@LAC): 32 PTS (11-22 FG), 3 AST, 12 REB, 1 BLK, 0 TOV
[Highlights] G/F Jaylen Brown, BOS (v.PHI): 32 PTS (13-23 FG), 1 AST, 9 REB, 2 STL, 4 TOV
[Highlights] SG Bradley Beal, WAS (v.BKN): 34 PTS (11-23 FG), 2 AST, 6 REB, 3 STL, 3 BLK, 2 TOV
[Highlights] C Hassan Whiteside, POR (v.UTA): 17 PTS (7-10 FG), 0 AST, 21 REB, 1 STL, 3 BLK, 2 TOV
NFL: S Tracy Walker, Detroit Lions (turns 25)
NFL: SP Sean Manaea, Oakland Athletics (28)
MLB: SP Brett Anderson, Milwaukee Brewers (32)
2015: New England Patriots CB Malcolm Butler intercepted Seattle Seahawks QB Russell Wilson at the 1-yard line with 0:20 remaining to seal NE’s 5th Super Bowl; QB Tom Brady set 2 records with 37 completions and 13 career TDs
2014: After 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
2014: Former Oakland Raiders P Ray Guy became the very 1st pure punter to be inducted to the Pro Football HOF
2009: Pittsburgh Steelers defeat the Arizona Cardinals in Super Bowl XLIII for the franchise’s unprecedented 6th title
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: RP Johan Santana agreed to a record 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 known for Janet Jackson’s infamous wardrobe malfunction
2001: Utah Jazz PF Karl Malone became just the 6th player in NBA history to record 13,000 career rebounds (Wilt Chamberlain, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Moses Malone, Elvin Hayes, Hakeem Olajuwon)
1998: Utah Jazz PF Karl Malone passed Oscar Robertson (26,710 points) for 6th place on the all-time scoring list
1995: Utah Jazz PG John Stockton became the NBA’s all-time leader in assists, passing Magic Johnson with 9,922
1984: David Stern officially succeeded Larry O’Brien as NBA Commissioner
1984: New York Knicks SF Bernard King became the 1st since Wilt Chamberlain to score 50 points in consecutive games
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 general manager
1967: 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: Curly Lambeau — Green Bay Packers founder, player, and coach — 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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