Good morning, Sports fans and aficionados! It’s your athletics ambassador Davey Mac here…and we’ve got a big Sports Report for ya! We’ve got football, baseball, basketball, and hockey…but first! Some fun news for Mets fans!
The Mets have announced that they will honor two legendary Mets, Darryl Strawberry, and Dwight Gooden, with separate special days where each player will get his number retired. And they both deserve it. Darryl played for the Mets for eight seasons…and had some monster years (especially for the 1980’s where slugging and offense generally were down). In 1987 and 1988, Darryl had back-to-back seasons where he hit 39 home runs and drove in over 100 RBI. In fact, in all eight years, Darryl never hit less than 26 homers. Darryl also won National League Rookie Of The Year in 1983 and was a seven-time All-Star with the Mets. And, of course, he won a World Series with New York in 1986.
FLUSHING, NY – OCTOBER 27: Right fielder Darryl Strawberry #18 of the New York Mets swings during game 7 of the 1986 World Series against the Boston Red Sox at Shea Stadium on October 27, 1986 in Flushing, New York. The Mets won the series 4-3.
As for Gooden, also known as Dr. K, was a complete pitching phenom. Winner of the National League Rookie Of The Year award in 1984, Doc was 17 and 9 with a 2.60 ERA and a league-leading 276 strikeouts in his premiere season! He followed up that historic year by winning the National League Cy Young award in 1985 by going 24 and 4 with a league-leading ERA of 1.53 ERA, sixteen complete games, and 268 strikeouts. And, like Darryl, Doc was on the 1986 team that won it all.
1988: DWIGHT GOODEN DELIVERS A PITCH FOR THE NEW YORK METS AT SHEA STADIUM IN NEW YORK, NEW YORK DURING THE 1988 SEASON.
Pretty cool. It’s an honor well-deserved for these two Met legends. Congrats to Doc and Darryl. I’m Davey Mac…now on to the rest of the Sports Report!
FLUSHING, NY – OCTOBER 27: The New York Mets celebrate after winning game 7 of the 1986 World Series against the Boston Red Sox at Shea Stadium on October 27, 1986 in Flushing, New York. The Mets won the series 4-3.
Eagles' Sirianni Future Still Uncertain
No news yet on what the Eagles have decided with head coach Nick Sirianni. Some are taking that as a good sign and think Sirianni may return as well. Others feel that Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie may still make a change.
GLENDALE, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 12: Head Coach Nick Sirianni of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second quarter in Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium on February 12, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona.
Knicks Beat Houston
Over to basketball…where the Knicks took down the Rockets…109 to 94. The Knicks’ Julius Randle had 31 points and 8 rebounds and Jalen Brunson added 30 points and 7 assists as the Knicks improve to 24 and 17.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 17: Julius Randle #30 of the New York Knicks dribbles against Jae’Sean Tate #8 of the Houston Rockets during the first half at Madison Square Garden on January 17, 2024 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
Nets Lost To Portland
The Nets were defeated by the Trail Blazers…105 to 103. Brooklyn drops to 16 and 24.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – Head coach Jacque Vaughn of the Brooklyn at Barclays Center in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
76'ers Play Friday
The 76’ers were off. They next play on Friday when they take on the Magic. The Sixers are 26 and 13 on the season.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JANUARY 16: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers gestures during the third quarter against the Denver Nuggetsat the Wells Fargo Center on January 16, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
Devils Fall To Montreal
Hockey. The Devils lost to the Canadiens…3 to 2. The Devils drop to 22-17-3.
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – JANUARY 17: Joshua Roy #89 of the Montreal Canadiens scores his first NHL goal against the New Jersey Devils during the second period at Prudential Center on January 17, 2024 in Newark, New Jersey.
Hockey Tonight: Rangers Vs. Vegas
The Rangers and Flyers were inactive. Tonight the Rangers face the Golden Knights in Las Vegas. The Rangers are 28-13-2 this year.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 16: Blake Wheeler #17 of the New York Rangers celebrates his empty net goal against the Seattle Kraken at Madison Square Garden on January 16, 2024 in New York City. The Rangers defeated the Kraken 5-2.
Flyers Vs. Dallas
The Flyers play the Stars in Philly. The Flyers are 22-14-6 for the season.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JANUARY 10: Travis Konecny #11 of the Philadelphia Flyers looks on during the third period against the Montreal Canadiens at the Wells Fargo Center on January 10, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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