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Baseball Brawl Where An All Star Gets KO’d! (VIDEO)

Author East Side Dave // Co-Host Of The Morning Rat Race
CLEVELAND, OH - AUGUST 05: Jose Ramirez #11 of the Cleveland Guardians and Tim Anderson #7 of the Chicago White Sox start to fight as umpire Malachi Moore #44 gets between them during the sixth inning at Progressive Field on August 05, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Ron Schwane/Getty Images)

Good morning, Sports fans! Davey Mac here with a new Sports Report for ya! We’ve got baseball, basketball, football, fighting, and soccer all in the Report today! But before we get to the Scoreboard…

…Did you see the fight between the Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Guardians? Specifically…White Sox All-Star Tim Anderson took on Cleveland All-Star Jose Ramirez…and unlike most baseball brawls…this one ended with a knockout!   Check out the footage below!

 

BAM! Anderson went down like a bag of bricks!   I don’t know if Ramirez has been training with Mike Tyson because this guy knows how to throw a counterpunch and knock the guy OUT!   BOOM!   Now let’s get to the scores!

Chicago White Sox v Cleveland Guardians

CLEVELAND, OH – AUGUST 05: Tim Anderson #7 of the Chicago White Sox is restrained by teammates after a fight with Jose Ramirez #11 of the Cleveland Guardians during the sixth inning at Progressive Field on August 05, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Ron Schwane/Getty Images)

Let’s start with baseball…the Yankees lost to the Astros…9 to 7.   The Yankees drop to 58 and 54.

Houston Astros v New York Yankees

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 06: Jake Meyers #6 of the Houston Astros hits a three-run home run during the sixth inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on August 06, 2023 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

The Mets were shut out by the Orioles…2 to nothing.   The Mets fall to 50 and 61 for the season.

New York Mets v Baltimore Orioles

BALTIMORE, MD – AUGUST 06: Kyle Bradish #39 of the Baltimore Orioles pitches in the first inning during a baseball game against the New York Mets at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on August 6, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

The Phillies beat the Royals…8 to 4.    Bryson Stott, Kyle Schwarber, and Nick Castellanos each homered in the win…as the Phillies improve to 61 and 51 on the year.

Kansas City Royals v Philadelphia Phillies

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – AUGUST 06: Kyle Schwarber #12 of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts during the seventh inning against the Kansas City Royals at Citizens Bank Park on August 06, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

Football. Another great class officially took its place in the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday. The class of 2023 consisted of Ronde Barber, Don Coryell, Chuck Howley, Joe Klecko, Darrelle Revis, Ken Riley, Joe Thomas, Zach Thomas, and DeMarcus Ware.   Congrats, guys!

Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony

CANTON, OHIO – AUGUST 05: (L to R) Ken Riley II, Joe Klecko, Darrelle Revis, Ronde Barber, Joe Thomas, DeMarcus Ware, Zach Thomas, Scott Howley and Mindy Coryell Lewis pose with their bronze busts during the 2023 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony at Tom Benson Hall Of Fame Stadium on August 05, 2023 in Canton, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)

Basketball. Steve Kerr is the new Team USA Head Coach and he says that Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson has been the team leader thus far. Kerr may make Brunson the captain of the team because of his natural leadership qualities.

2023 FIBA World Cup - USA Men's National Team Practice - Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – AUGUST 06: Jalen Brunson #11 of the 2023 USA Basketball Men’s National Team shoots at a practice session during the team’s training camp at the Mendenhall Center at UNLV as the team gets ready for the FIBA Men’s Basketball World Cup on August 06, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Fighting. Elon Musk wants to live to stream his fight with Mark Zuckerberg on X. But Mark wants it on Threads to raise money for charity.  Tale of the tape: Zuck’s 5’7″ and 150 pounds…while Musk clocks in at 6’2″ while weighing 230 pounds.

Elon Musk Awarded With Axel Springer Award 2020 In Berlin

BERLIN, GERMANY DECEMBER 01: SpaceX owner and Tesla CEO Elon Musk arrives on the red carpet for the Axel Springer Award 2020 on December 01, 2020 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Hannibal Hanschke-Pool/Getty Images)

Meanwhile, Jake Paul defeated UFC legend Nate Diaz in a unanimous decision in a boxing match on Saturday. Paul threw 491 punches … landing 174. Diaz uncorked 392 punches, landing 143.   The fight went the full 10 rounds before Paul ultimately won.

Jake Paul v Nate Diaz

DALLAS, TEXAS – AUGUST 05: Jake Paul throws a left at Nate Diaz during the first round of their fight at the American Airlines Center on August 05, 2023 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)

Soccer.   The U.S. Women were upset by Sweden yesterday in the World Cup as the Americans lost on penalty kicks (5 to 4) drawing in regulation (0 to 0)…the U.S. has been eliminated as a result.  As we said…this is a surprising result as the Americans were heavily favored to win the tournament.

Sweden v USA: Round of 16 - FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – AUGUST 06: USA players show dejection after the team’s defeat through the penalty shootout in the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Round of 16 match between Sweden and USA at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium on August 06, 2023 in Melbourne / Naarm, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

That’s Today’s Davey Mac Sports Report! Catch previous Sports Reports in the Sports Report section for daily sports awesomeness!   BOOM!

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10 Best NFL Teams Going Into the 2023 Season

Football season is officially here. That’s cause to rejoice, in my book. I really don’t want to see summer end, but the good thing about it is that football is starting up. So, who are the best NFL teams going into the 2023 season?

Of course, everyone has their opinion. But, that opinion is often, or should be, based on fact. Certain teams going into the new season made good on their draft picks, while others kind of flubbed up. Also, many teams – such as the Kansas City Chiefs – have been tough to beat for years. So, of course, they’re going to be favorites.

Before I get into my personal picks for the 10 NFL teams going into the 2023 season, let’s talk about some of the weaker teams. What’s shocking is that the Los Angeles Rams are considered one of the weakest teams this year. I mean, we’re just two years out from their Super Bowl win. So, that’s somewhat surprising. Then again, it’s not surprising seeing their performance last season. I’m ranking them in the bottom five of NFL teams, because I just don’t see them having the players and coaching chemistry to go far this year. That said, they should still bask in the light of their Super Bowl victory.

Also at the bottom of the pack are the Arizona Cardinals and Indianapolis Colts. Both teams have struggled for years, and they just don’t seem to be making the right decisions on and off the field. Who knows, maybe these teams will turn it around and surprise us. But, right now, the Cardinals, Colts and Rams are looking rough.

So, who are the best NFL teams going into the 2023 season? Read on for my thoughts. Also, I’m a sports podcaster and host a podcast about the Detroit Lions called “The Squad with Anne Erickson.” Find my podcast here and reach out to me on socials here with your NFL thoughts.

  • 10. Baltimore Ravens

    I could have put these guys higher, as the Baltimore Ravens are solid in 2023. What they have that a lot of teams – even good teams – don’t have is a fantastic defense. As they say, defense wins games. So, they’re Super Bowl contenders, but I see them struggling against the teams coming up on this list.

  • 9. Detroit Lions

    Okay. You might say I’m a bit biased here, since I’m a Detroiter and a Detroit Lions fan. But, nearly every NFL critic has the Detroit Lions in their top 15 going into the new season. Some even having them winning the Super Bowl. I really think that Dan Campbell, Jared Goff and company have what it takes to make it to the playoffs the year. As for the Super Bowl? I could see them there in the next few years.

  • 8. Seattle Seahawks

    I kind of consider the Seattle Seahawks the surprise team for 2023. They tend to fly under the radar on best-of lists, but they’ve got one of the best offenses in the NFL. Kenneth Walker and Zach Charbonnet are magic.

  • 7. Dallas Cowboys

    The Dallas Cowboys have been flirting with getting to the Super Bowl, and they’re almost there. They have a super tight defense, and now, their offense has solidified. They’ve got new star players in Stephon Gilmore, Brandin Cooks and Mazi Smith, which will certainly help.

  • 6. Buffalo Bills

    The Buffalo Bills were favorites to make it to the Super Bowl last season, but they fell towards the end of the season. Still, they’re one of the strongest teams in the league, and now, they have something to prove.

  • 5. San Francisco 49ers

    I know, I know. How could I put the San Francisco 49ers as low as No. 5 on this list? Many think they’ll go all the way this year. Hey, I think they’re strong and definitely Super Bowl Contenders. But, the teams that follow will be hard to beat. In any case, the 49ers’ coaching staff is fantastic, so that will help.

  • 4. Cincinnati Bengals

    The Cincinnati Bengals have been nickel-and-diming their way to the top. They have strong defenses and offenses, plus recently added left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. to their defense roster. With their A-list roster of players and smart coaching staff, they could go all the way.

  • 3. New York Jets

    I’m ready for the hate mail. (But, please, don’t send it!) Pretty much every NFL critic has the New York Jets in their top 10, or even top five, this season. But, selecting them as No. 3 is stepping out on a limb a bit for me. That said, as a Lions fan, I’ve watched Aaron Rodgers over the years. I know he’s not always easy to take. But, he’s still one of the most talented quarterbacks in the league. Now, he’s with a new team, and that team is stacked. As I see it, the New York Jets could go all the way this season, or they could be a total flop. Flip a coin.

  • 2. Kansas City Chiefs

    While most NFL critics have the Kansas City Chiefs as their No. 1 pick going into the season, I’ve put them at No. 2. That said, they are so, so close to my No. 1 pick, so it could go either way. The Kansas City Chiefs were fantastic in the Super Bowl earlier this year. They took home a definitive win. They also still have a solid, strong roster, including the head of it all, Patrick Mahomes. I really think Mahomes is a modern-day Brady. He’s already proved himself on the field over and over again. Also, he’s still very young, so he could be an elite quarterback for years to come.

  • 1. Philadelphia Eagles

    Honestly, picking the No. 1 best NFL team going into the new season was very difficult. Any team in the top five could have had this slot. But, I’m going with the Philadelphia Eagles. Why? Well, we already know that they’re talented and a strong team. But, so are the other teams on this list. So, what sets them apart? I believe what sets them apart is that they’re hungry. After losing in the Super Bowl, Jalen Hurts are company are hungrier than ever to finish up that unsettled business. I think this is the year they’ll do it.

“East Side” Dave McDonald has been the co-host of The Morning Rat Race for the past ten years. A lifelong Monmouth County resident, Davey Mac was raised in Spring Lake and graduated from Monmouth University. Additionally, Davey Mac co-hosts The East Side Dave and Son Wrestling Show (which is available on WRAT.com and is nationally syndicated by Beasley Digital Media). Davey Mac is a mega-sports fan, crazy wrestling enthusiast, Star Wars obsessive, rock and roll freak, and all-around Pop Culture nut. From the hottest streaming shows to the best in live sports, Dave tries to watch everything.

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