Good morning, Sports fans! It’s your athletics ambassador Davey Mac here and we’ve got an excellent and exciting Sports Report for ya on a Friday! We’ve got NBA scores, the Devils and Rangers have good nights, an update on the Ohtani scandal, and more! But first!
The First Round of March Madness kicked off yesterday and two stories of note: 14-seeded Oakland shocked 3-seed Kentucky…80 to 76. Oakland’s Jack Gohlke became an instant legend as he hit 10 three-pointers to lead Oakland to the upset! That’s what so great about this tournament…for one night…Gohlke was The Man…a national superstar resembled Michael Jordan than the five-year, 24-year-old senior that he is,
The other game people are talking about is Dayton (7) was trailing Nevada (10) by 17 points with 7 minutes to go when they made a furious comeback and ended up winning the game…63 to 60. Nevada has to be sick to their stomach…they had a win (and upset) in their hand but just could not finish the game out. Man, that’s gotta sting.
Today, Jersey City’s Dan Hurley leads UCONN in their matchup against Stetson. UCONN is looking to become back-to-back Champions. Hurley has simply done a tremendous job with the Huskies. They have looked as impressive this year as they did last season (when they won the NCAA Championship). Hoping that Danny (who graduated Seton Hall as a star player) continues to bring success to UCONN.
Anyway, it was a great first, full day for the tournament….and guess what? We get another whole day of First Round matches today! So get a sub, a bag of chips, a nice beverage…and enjoy some College Hoops action! I’m Davey Mac…now on to the rest of the Sports Report!
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – MARCH 21: Jack Gohlke #3 of the Oakland Golden Grizzlies shoots a three pointer against Reed Sheppard #15 of the Kentucky Wildcats during the second half in the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at PPG PAINTS Arena on March 21, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
NBA Recap
In the NBA, the Knicks lost to the Nuggets…113 to 100…as the Knicks fall to 41 and 28 for the season.
DENVER, COLORADO – MARCH 21: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets drives to the basket against Precious Achiuwa #5 of the New York Knicks during the third quarter at Ball Arena on March 21, 2024 in Denver, Colorado.
The Nets were defeated by the Bucks…115 to 108…as Brooklyn drops to 26 and 44.
The 76’ers were off. They play the Lakers tonight in L.A.
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – MARCH 14: Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers waits for a free throw during a game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on March 14, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Devils & Rangers Win
Hockey. The Devils took down the Jets last night…4 to 1. The Devils’ Jack Hughes had two goals in the victory.
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – MARCH 21: Jack Hughes #86 of the New Jersey Devils celebrates his 2nd goal of the game during the second period against the Winnipeg Jets at Prudential Center on March 21, 2024 in Newark, New Jersey.
The Flyers fell to the Hurricanes…3 to 2.
The Rangers beat the Bruins…5 to 2. Artemi Panarin had a hat trick in the game by scoring three goals.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – Artemi Panarin #10 of the New York Rangers
Ohtani Reps Asking Law Enforcement For Help
Baseball. Representatives for Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani have contacted law enforcement authorities and asked them to investigate a “massive theft” of money from the player. The source declined to say which agency had been contacted.
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – MARCH 21: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers is seen in the dugout during the 2024 Seoul Series game between San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers at Gocheok Sky Dome on March 21, 2024 in Seoul, South Korea.
New Jet Says Team Has 'All The Pieces'
New Jet, offensive tackle Tyron Smith, says he signed with the Jets because they have all the pieces. “”I just feel like they have all the pieces together right now, and they’re getting the final pieces this offseason to produce a team that can go all the way.” Smith made 8 Pro Bowls with the Cowboys before being acquired by the Jets.
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – OCTOBER 31: Tyron Smith #77 of the Dallas Cowboys watches action during a game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 31, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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