2/1/22 Daily Sports Wrap Up
NFL: Tom Brady has officially announced his retirement from the NFL on social media this morning after 22 seasons in the National Football League. The story broke earlier in the weekend but was never confirmed or denied by Tom Brady. He holds all the important offensive records in the league. 7-time Super Bowl champion, 5-time SB MVP, 3-time NFL MVP, 6-time All-Pro and 15 Pro-Bowls. Tom says he wants to spend his time with his growing children and his wife. No matter what Brady wants, I am sure he will take the steps to accomplish. There is a Friday Feature, in the archives, on Tom Brady and his career statistics entering the playoffs. There will be a complete breakdown of the future Hall of Famers career and future, in another Friday Feature when more information is available on CCN.
Jim Harbaugh, current Michigan Wolverine head coach, is interviewing this week for the open Minnesota Vikings head coaching job. Harbaugh was former head coach of the San Francisco 49ers and took them to the Super Bowl in 2012.
Super Bowl LVI (56) is Feb 13 at 6:30pm, in Los Angeles at SoFi Stadium.
NBA Last Night: 76ers over the Grizzlies 122-119 in overtime. Joel Embiid did not play for the 76ers. Ja Morant had 37 points. Tyresse Maxey led all scorers with 33 for Philadelphia.
Pelicans beat the Cavaliers 93-90
Clippers fall to the Pacers 112-116
Celtics beat the Heat 122-92. It was Miami’s biggest loss of the season. Jaylen Brown led all scorers with 29 points, Jayson Tatum had 20 points, and Marcus Smart finished with 16 points for Boston.
Knicks win over the Kings 116-96
Raptors defeated the Hawks 106-100. Trea Young did not play.
Trail Blazers at the Thunder 98-81.
Warriors take down the Rockets 122-108. Seth Curry finished with 40 points and 9 assists.
Tonight: Pistons host the Pelicans 7pm
Wizards at the Bucks 7:30pm
Heat travel to Toronto 7:30pm TNT
Magic versus the Bulls 8pm
Nuggets and Timberwolves 8pm
Spurs host the Warriors 8:30pm
Nets and Suns 10pm TNT
NHL Last Night:
The Hurricanes are back on the ice Feb 7 in Toronto.
Panthers win their seventh in a row, as they defeat the Blue Jackets 8-4
Canucks 3-1 over the Blackhawks
Oilers fall to the Senators 3-2 in overtime
Red Wings beat the Ducks 2-1 in overtime
The Devils lost to the Maple Leafs 6-4
Tonight: Penguins host the Capitals 7pm
Jets and Flyers 7pm
Sharks versus the Lightning 7pm
Maple Leafs at the Devils 7pm
Bruins host the Kraken 7pm
The Panthers are in Madison Square Garden against the Rangers at 7pm
Senators against the Islanders 7:30pm
Canucks versus the Predators 8pm
Flames at the Stars 8:30pm
Coyotes and Avalanche 9pm
Golden Knights host the Sabres 10pm
NCAA Men’s Basketball Yesterday: Drexal falls to North Carolina-Wilmington 70-63
Norte Dame couldn’t handle Duke 57-43
West Virginia lost at Baylor 81-77
Norfolk State falls short against North Carolina Central 70-67
Tonight: The Davidson Wolfpack is in St, Bonaventure 7pm CBS Sports Network
The North Carolina Tar Heels are in Louisville 7pm ACC Network
Local Sports – Girls Varsity Basketball:
Pender comes to Whiteville at 6pm.
South Columbus is at West Columbus 6pm
Heide Trask travels to East Columbus at 6pm
Boys Varity Basketball: Pender travels to Whiteville 7:30pm
South Columbus is at West Columbus 7:30pm
East Columbus hosts Heide Trask 7:30pm
– Vinny Pagano is the Sports Editor for Columbus County News and Sports Director for WTXY Kool 103.9FM & AM1540. Join Vinny every Saturday mornings at 10:30am for “In The Sports Zone”, a weekly Sports Talk Podcast heard on WTXY KOOL 103.9FM, Spotify, Anchor FM, and other Podcast sites. Local Sports stories, as well as questions and comments can be submitted to Vinny at sports@kool1039radio.com
