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What Happened in Sports: February 2, 2020
What happened in sports on February 2, 2020 ft. KC bringing home the Lombardi after 50 years, Mahomes' legendary SB comeback, and more!
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February 2nd, 2020 was highlighted by the Kansas City Chiefs bringing home the Lombardi Trophy for the second time ever and the first time in 50 years to end a lengthy drought, Patrick Mahomes having a legendary fourth quarter with 141 yards and two touchdowns on the final two drives to win the biggest game of the year and become the youngest SB MVP ever, and Damien Williams delivering the dagger to seal San Francisco’s season as the runner-up. Check out the Best in Sports from 2/2.
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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On 3rd & 15… @PatrickMahomes to @Cheetah! ? #ChiefsKingdom
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— NFL (@NFL) February 3, 2020
.@PatrickMahomes escapes the pressure and completes to @tkelce! #ChiefsKingdom
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— NFL (@NFL) February 3, 2020
.@SammyWatkins down the sideline! #ChiefsKingdom
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— NFL (@NFL) February 3, 2020
THE @CHIEFS TAKE THE LEAD!
Back-to-back scores put Kansas City on top! #ChiefsKingdom
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— NFL (@NFL) February 3, 2020
The @Chiefs sack Garoppolo on fourth and 10. #ChiefsKingdom
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— NFL (@NFL) February 3, 2020
DAMIEN. WILLIAMS.
38-YARD TOUCHDOWN. #ChiefsKingdom
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— NFL (@NFL) February 3, 2020
Picked off with a minute left! #ChiefsKingdom pic.twitter.com/OmjEPaobxR
— NFL (@NFL) February 3, 2020
The @49ers get an interception of their own!@Fred_Warner comes up with the takeaway. #GoNiners
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— NFL (@NFL) February 3, 2020
ANOTHER PICK FOR THE @49ERS DEFENSE! #GoNiners
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— NFL (@NFL) February 3, 2020
BOSA. Big-time.
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— NFL (@NFL) February 3, 2020
This move ??? @cheetah pic.twitter.com/WCt1SSG8T3
— The Checkdown (@thecheckdown) February 3, 2020
Damien Williams with the stop-and-go ? #ChiefsKingdom
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— NFL (@NFL) February 3, 2020
FULLBACK TOUCHDOWN IN THE SUPER BOWL.@JuiceCheck44 stays on his feet for the TD reception! #GoNiners
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— NFL (@NFL) February 3, 2020
.@SammyWatkins leaps on the throw from @PatrickMahomes! #ChiefsKingdom
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— NFL (@NFL) February 3, 2020
INTERCEPTION.
Breeland takes it back for the @Chiefs! #ChiefsKingdom
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— NFL (@NFL) February 3, 2020
Good as Gould.@49ers are on the board first with a 38-yard FG. #GoNiners
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— NFL (@NFL) February 2, 2020
What a play by Damien Williams early in the 4th. Puts a BIG hit on Nick Bosa, then fights like crazy to turn a dump-off into a nice gain. pic.twitter.com/3epmbc5WQX
— Seth Keysor (@RealMNchiefsfan) February 3, 2020
BIG PLAY DEEBO. 32-yard gain.
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— NFL (@NFL) February 2, 2020
Giannis puts up 30 PTS, 19 REB, 9 AST, leading the @Bucks to their 42nd win of the season. #FearTheDeerpic.twitter.com/zWOzSoufhj
— NBA (@NBA) February 3, 2020
? 39 PTS | 11 AST | 10 REB ?
The Joker balled out as he recorded his 10th triple-double of the season! pic.twitter.com/NR50QZ0qBx
— NBA TV (@NBATV) February 3, 2020
? @JHarden13‘s 40 PTS (7 3PM), 10 REB, 9 AST propels the @HoustonRockets past New Orleans at home. #OneMissionpic.twitter.com/fVm8p1ZSGm
— NBA (@NBA) February 3, 2020
Zo ➡️ Zion ? pic.twitter.com/R7kRmGIpX8
— NBA TV (@NBATV) February 2, 2020
Fred VanVleet: ankle-snatcher ? pic.twitter.com/xBtkj3MS66
— Handles (@HandlesNBATV) February 2, 2020
Stop it, @FredVanVleet ? pic.twitter.com/9QeARCRj1N
— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) February 2, 2020
Ben McLemore put em on a poster! ? pic.twitter.com/PVPXtWUPL9
— NBA TV (@NBATV) February 2, 2020
Terence Davis pours in a career-high 31 PTS (12-15 FGM) as the @Raptors tie their franchise-record with 11 straight wins! #WeTheNorth pic.twitter.com/0PG0zOb5cx
— NBA (@NBA) February 3, 2020
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6:30 PM: San Fransisco 49ers (NFC #1) vs. Kansas City Chiefs (AFC #2) [Super Bowl 54]
12:30 PM: Denver Nuggets (34-15) vs. Detroit Pistons (17-33)
2:00 PM: New Orleans Pelicans (20-29) vs. Houston Rockets (30-18)
2:00 PM: Phoenix Suns (20-28) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (41-7)
3:00 PM: Chicago Bulls (19-32) vs. Toronto Raptors (35-14)
[Highlights] QB Patrick Mahomes, KC (v.SF): 26/42 (61.9%), 286 YDS, 2 TD, 2 INT; 9 RSH, 29 YDS, 1 TD [Player of the Day]
[Highlights] RB Damien Williams, KC (v.SF): 17 RSH, 104 YDS, 1 TD; 4 REC, 29 YDS, 1 TD
[Highlights] S Tyrann Mathieu, KC (v.SF): 6 TKL, 4 SOLO
[Highlights] EDGE Nick Bosa, SF (@KC): 5 TKL, 3 SOLO, 1 TFL, 1 SK, 1 PD, 1 FF
[Highlights] WR Tyreek Hill, KC (v.SF): 9 REC, 105 YDS
[Highlights] C Nikola Jokic, DEN (@DET): 39 PTS (16-23 FG), 11 AST, 10 REB, 3 STL, 2 BLK, 2 TOV
[Highlights] SG James Harden, HOU (v.NOP): 40 PTS (12-24 FG), 9 AST, 10 REB, 2 BLK, 4 TOV
[Highlights] F Giannis Antetokounmpo, MIL (v.PHX): 30 PTS (10-21 FG), 9 AST, 19 REB, 1 STL, 1 BLK, 7 TOV
[Highlights] C Andre Drummond, DET (v.DEN): 21 PTS (9-17 FG), 4 AST, 17 REB, 2 BLK, 2 TOV
[Highlights] SG Devin Booker, PHX (@MIL): 32 PTS (9-15 FG), 6 AST, 7 REB, 5 TOV
NBA: RB Rashaad Penny, Seattle Seahawks (turns 24)
NFL: DL Malcom Brown, New Orleans Saints (26)
MLB: P Adrian Houser, Milwaukee Brewers (28)
MLB: SP Matthew Boyd, Detroit Tigers (29)
NFL: S Harrison Smith, Minnesota Vikings (31)
NFL: DL Kawann Short, Carolina Panthers (31)
MLB: RHP Brad Peacock, Houston Astros (32)
2014: Coming into Super Bowl XLVIII 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
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
1995: Utah Jazz’ 15-game road winning streak was snapped by the Houston Rockets; within 1 game of the 1971-72 Lakers record
1994: Atlanta Hawks HC Lenny Wilkens became just the 2nd coach in NBA history to win 900 career games (Red Auerbach)
1993: With 34 points in a loss to the Seattle SuperSonics, SF Dominique Wilkins became the Atlanta Hawks’ all-time leading scorer (20,885 points)
1992: Milwaukee Bucks SG Alvin Robertson moved into 2nd place on the NBA’s all-time steals list with 1,700
1989: 6x All-Star and longtime broadcaster Bill White was elected President of the National League, becoming the highest ranking African-American in pro sports
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” 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
1876: 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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