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What Happened in Sports: February 1, 2021
What happened in sports on February 1, 2021 ft. Devin Booker's game-winner in Dallas, Dustin Pedroia announcing his retirement, and more!
Bleacher Report
February 1st, 2021 was highlighted by Devin Booker draining a game-winner in Dallas after CP3 carried the Suns in the second half. Boston Red Sox legend 2B Dustin Pedroia officially announced his retirement after sparingly playing in the last three seasons. The Angels acquired SP Alex Cobb and Cardinals-Rockies officially announced the Nolan Arenado blockbuster trade. LaMelo Ball shined during his first career start while LeBron James, Malik Monk, and Jarrett Allen all made history.
See everything that happened in sports on February 1st last year and the Best in Sports from exactly a year ago, headlined by the 2019 NFL awards reveal including the 2nd ever unanimous MVP, Dame’s unreal stretch of performances, and the 2020 NFL Hall of Fame class. 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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👀 EVERY ANGLE of CP3 finding Devin Booker for the @Suns GAME-WINNER! pic.twitter.com/TYkAkMB6EI
— NBA (@NBA) February 2, 2021
DBook’s @Suns winner in Dallas headlines Monday’s TOP 10 PLAYS! pic.twitter.com/zA2s5dhsLo
— NBA (@NBA) February 2, 2021
Fox breaking out the spin cycle 🦊 pic.twitter.com/xuS5wq64NQ
— NBA TV (@NBATV) February 2, 2021
This Luka to J-Rich alley oop 🤯 pic.twitter.com/8RoDbzTxYx
— NBA TV (@NBATV) February 2, 2021
Malik Monk tied the game to force OT 👀 pic.twitter.com/oKIKNwC654
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) February 2, 2021
🐝 Career-high 36 PTS for Malik Monk
🐝 Career-high 9 threes
🐝 HUGE three to force OT@AhmadMonk leads the @hornets to victory!pic.twitter.com/mmK3LXhP55
— NBA (@NBA) February 2, 2021
Trae with the behind-the-back pass 🔥
Turned around before the shot even went in pic.twitter.com/UGgWJoBydM
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) February 2, 2021
Dustin Pedroia never gave up on a play.
Enjoy retirement, Pedey. pic.twitter.com/0NN14rAaJs
— MLB Vault (@MLBVault) February 1, 2021
🚀🚀🚀 The @HoustonRockets set a FRANCHISE RECORD with 28 THREES in their 6th-straight W! 🚀🚀🚀 pic.twitter.com/TeFZW1de78
— NBA (@NBA) February 2, 2021
34 PTS | 9 REB | 9 AST | 14-20 FGM pic.twitter.com/beD3YxiZQp
— NBA (@NBA) February 2, 2021
🦊 DE’AARON gets it DONE 🦊
38 PTS | 12 AST | Road W@swipathefox x @SacramentoKings pic.twitter.com/zvG3E5Wfut
— NBA (@NBA) February 2, 2021
Red Sox legend. MVP. Rookie of the Year. World Series Champion. We love you Pedey. Enjoy retirement 🍾 pic.twitter.com/RV3j9i1WVh
— Section 10 Podcast (@Section10Pod) February 1, 2021
Jarrett Allen comes up BIG for the @cavs. 😤@_bigjayy_: 23 PTS (7-9 FGM), 18 REB, 5 BLKpic.twitter.com/ZhgJUXn3lK
— NBA (@NBA) February 2, 2021
Nolan Arenado is pretty good at defense. pic.twitter.com/mTHcnAuOag
— MLB (@MLB) February 2, 2021
👀 the BEST CLUTCH SHOTS from @DevinBook‘s career thus far following his game-winner in Dallas on Monday! pic.twitter.com/qjHMPg1hOk
— NBA (@NBA) February 2, 2021
The BEST DUNKS from Week 6 of the 2020-21 NBA season! #BestOfNBA pic.twitter.com/0iweyPntx5
— NBA (@NBA) February 1, 2021
Recap the TOP HANDLES from Week 6 of the 2020-21 NBA season! #BestOfNBA pic.twitter.com/cX4qrG0j26
— NBA (@NBA) February 1, 2021
Leading the @BrooklynNets to a 3-0 record in Week 6, when in the lineup, @JHarden13 was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week! #BestOfNBA
25.3 PPG | 7.3 RPG | 11.3 APG pic.twitter.com/Gqj04uOYRJ
— NBA (@NBA) February 1, 2021
Can @MikeEvans13_ cap off a career year with a ring? 💍@Buccaneers | #GoBucs
📺: #SBLV — Sunday 6:30pm ET on CBS
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app pic.twitter.com/qJOODx06Nw
— NFL (@NFL) February 2, 2021
👀 the best teamwork plays from the 2020-21 season thus far! pic.twitter.com/Fhd9HRjkP0
— NBA (@NBA) February 1, 2021
.@Lj_era8‘s best play in EVERY game during his MVP season! 😈 pic.twitter.com/bnkS4ye7Wo
— NFL (@NFL) May 19, 2020
February 1, 2015: Malcom Butler’s interception at the goal line seals a 28-24 Patriots win over the Seahawks at Super Bowl XLIX in Glendale. pic.twitter.com/IE7cCQBUDX
— This Day In Sports Clips (@TDISportsClips) February 1, 2021
The last time the Super Bowl was in Tampa…
12 years ago today. (Feb. 1, 2009)
📺: #SBLV — Sunday 6:30pm ET on CBS
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app pic.twitter.com/r3TJMiCxe7
— NFL Throwback (@nflthrowback) February 1, 2021
February 1, 2009: Santonio Holmes’ 6-yard TD reception with 35 seconds left in the game gives the Steelers a 27-23 Super Bowl XLIII victory over the Cardinals in Tampa. pic.twitter.com/XmPS7mYs3u
— This Day In Sports Clips (@TDISportsClips) February 1, 2021
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7:30 PM: Los Angeles Lakers (15-6) vs. Atlanta Hawks (10-9)
7:30 PM: Charlotte Hornets (9-11) vs. Miami Heat (7-12)
8:00 PM: Portland Trail Blazers (10-8) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (11-8)
8:30 PM: Memphis Grizzlies (8-6) vs. San Antonio Spurs (11-9)
8:30 PM: Phoenix Suns (10-8) vs. Dallas Mavericks (8-12)
[Highlights] PG Chris Paul, PHX (W @DAL): 34 PTS (14-20 FG | 4-7 3PT), 9 AST, 9 REB, 0 BLK, 2 STL, 5 TO [Player of the Day]
[Highlights] PG De’Aaron Fox, SAC (W @NO): 38 PTS (14-24 FG | 3-10 FG), 12 AST, 4 REB, 0 BLK, 1 STL, 6 TO
[Highlights] SG Malik Monk, CHA (W @MIA): 36 PTS (11-18 FG | 9-13 3PT), 2 AST, 5 REB, 0 BLK, 0 STL, 2 TO
[Highlights] C Jarrett Allen, CLE (W v.MIN): 23 PTS (7-9 FG | 0-0 3PT), 1 AST, 18 REB, 5 BLK, 0 STL, 1 TO
[Highlights] PG Trae Young, ATL (L v.LAL): 25 PTS (7-15 FG | 1-4 3PT), 16 AST, 4 REB, 0 BLK, 2 STL, 4 TO
NFL: DL DaVon Hamilton, Jacksonville Jaguars (turns 24)
NFL: S Tracy Walker, Detroit Lions (26)
NFL: SP Sean Manaea, Oakland Athletics (29)
MLB: SP Brett Anderson, Free Agent (33)
2020: Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson was named MVP, the 2nd ever unanimous MVP after breaking Michael Vick’s QB RUSH YDS record and leading Baltimore to the No.1 seed with a 14-2 record
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 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
2014: Former Oakland Raiders P Ray Guy became the very 1st pure punter to be inducted to the Pro Football HOF
2009: Pittsburgh Steelers defeated 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: SP 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 was known for Janet Jackson’s infamous wardrobe malfunction
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 player 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 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: 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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