1/31/22 Daily Sports Wrap Up
NFL – AFC: The Bengals upset the Chiefs 27-24, as they intercepted a tipped pass from Patrick Mahomes, as he entered the redzone in overtime. Joe Burrow did not think he would even see the field in the overtime quarter, stating “You know what happens when he (Mahomes) gets the ball to start overtime…” Joe then got his chance. Burrow marched them down the field and the Bengals completed the 18-point comeback as McPhearson hit a 31-yard field goal to send Cincinatti to the Super Bowl for the first time since 1988. This makes two consecutive seasons that Kansas City and Patrick Mahomes have been beaten in the AFC Championship game. It is the first time a second year, first-round draft pick has taken his team to the Super Bowl. The only players to win both the National Title and Super Bowl are Joe Montana and Joe Nameth. Joe Burrow hopes to be added to that list, it looks like he already meets the first requirement of having the first name Joe. If added to that list Burrow would be on a list of his own, as the only Heisman Trophy winner, National Champion in college and the Super Bowl Championship! I will keep you up to date on this, all you have to do is stay with me and the Daily Sports Wrap Up.
NFL – NFC: It was another great playoff game as the Los Angeles Rams hit a 30-yard field goal to break the tie and give the Rams the lead with under two minutes left in the game (1:46) and they held on to win 20-17. It was the first time in NFL history that a conference championship game was played in the site of the upcoming Super Bowl. Last year was the first time the home team played in their home stadium for the Super Bowl (Tampa Bay). So, obviously this would be the first time the home team played in their home stadium in back-to-back years for the Super Bowl. Super Bowl LVI (56) is Feb 13 at 6:30pm, in Los Angeles at SoFi Stadium.
Josh McDaniels is the new head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders. Mcdaniels spent 17 non-consecutive seasons with the New England Patriots, most recently was this past season as the offensive coordinator.
Many news organizations are reporting that Tom Brady is retiring from the game after 22 seasons. Tom Brady has not made any public comment on the statement, but he told the Buccaneers organization he was nowhere close to deciding. Tom Brady Senior has told the Media that his son has not announced his retirement and when he does, he is sure that his family will know before anyone else. When I hear it from Tom Brady’s mouth, then it is only speculation. Stay with the Daily Sports Wrap Up for the up-to-date details on this story.
NBA Last Night: Hornets lost to the Clippers 115-90. LaMelo Ball had 23 points and 10 rebounds, Mason Plumlee finished with 10 points and 10 rebounds and Miles Bridges had 18 points and 9 rebounds for Charlotte. The hornets look to get back in the win column Wednesday in Boston. That game is at 7:30pm.
The Lakers fell to the Hawks 129-121. It is the third consecutive game that LeBron James did not play. Trea Young had 36 points and 12 assists and John Collins also had a double-double with 20 points and 11 rebounds for the Hawks.
Trail Blazers lost to the Bulls 130-116.
Cavaliers fall to the Pistons 115-105. Cade Cunningham is the first rookie for the Pistons with multiple triple-doubles in the same season. Saddiq Bay finished with 31 for Detroit.
Nuggets travel to Milwaukee and defeat the Bucks 136-100. Nikola Jokic was one rebound away from a triple double as he finished with 18 points, 9 rebounds and 15 assists for Denver. Gianis Antetokounmpo scored 29 points and 9 rebounds.
Magic take care of the Mavericks 110-108. Luka Doncic had a triple-double with 34 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists. That is Doncic’s 34 triple-double in his young career, placing him tenth on the all-time triple doubles list.
The Spurs got burnt by the Suns 115-110. It is Phoenix’s tenth win in a row, it is the second time this season that the Suns have had a 10-game winning streak. Devon Booker ended the game with 28 points and Chris Paul had a strong double-double with 19 assists and 20 points for the Suns.
Jazz lost to the Timber Wolves 126-106. Towns had a triple-double, finishing the game with 31 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists.
Tonight: 76ers host the Grizzlies at 7pm
Pelicans at the Cavaliers 7pm
Clippers versus the Pacers 7pm
Heat travel to Boston 7:30pm
Knicks host the Kings 7:30pm
Raptors and the Hawks 7:30pm
Trail Blazers at the Thunder 8pm
Warriors versus the Rockets 8pm
NHL Last Night: The Hurricanes beat the Sharks 2-1. Andrei Svechnikov and Vincent Trocheck scored the goals for the Hurricanes. Frederik Anderson was back in net and stopped 27 shots. Carolina is back on the ice Feb 7 in Toronto.
Kraken beat the Rangers 3-2
Kings 4-3 over the Penguins.
Bruins fall to the Stars 6-1
Blue Jackets beat the Canadiens 6-3
Wild defeat the Islanders 4-3
Avalanche beat the Sabres 4-1. That makes ten wins in a row and 18 wins in a row at home for Colorado.
Tonight: Panthers versus the Blue Jackets 7pm
Canucks at the Blackhawks 7:30pm
Oilers and Senators 7:30pm
Red Wings host the Ducks 7:30pm
The Devils are in Toronto to face the Maple Leafs at 7:30pm
NCAA Men’s Basketball Yesterday:
Cincinatti gets the close win in Eastern Carolina 60-59. Vance Jackson was the high scorer for the Pirates with 25 points, he also had 10 rebounds for Eastern Carolina. Tristen Newton also had a good game with 14 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists.
Tonight: Drexal is at North Carolina Wilmington 7pm.
Norte Dame hosts Duke at 7pm on ESPN
West Virginia at Baylor 9pm on ESPN
Norfolk State travels to North Carolina Central at 9pm on ESPN U
Local Sports:
Girls Varsity Basketball Tuesday: Pender comes to Whiteville at 6pm.
South Columbus is at West Columbus
Heide Trask travels to East Columbus
Boys Varsity Basketball Tuesday:
Pender travels to Whiteville 7:30pm
South Columbus is at West Columbus
East Columbus hosts Heide Trask
– Vinny Pagano is the Sports Editor for Columbus County News and Sports Director for WTXY Kool 103.9FM & AM1540. Local Sports stories, as well as questions and comments can be submitted to Vinny at sports@kool1039radio.com
