It’s your buddy Davey Mac here and we’ve got another scintillating edition of the Sports Report for ya! But first! We’ve got an “In Case You Missed It” story…but this came out a few days ago while we were on vacay…
…New York Yankees’ superstar slugger Aaron Judge has just been named the Associated Press Male Athlete Of The Year.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 15: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees hits a first inning home run against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium on June 15, 2022 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
Judge, of course, had an amazing year in which he slugged 62 home runs…an American League and Yankee record.
NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 25: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees hits a solo home run against the Kansas City Royals during the seventh inning at Yankee Stadium on September 25, 2017 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The home run was number 50 on the season. (Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images)
Judge also led MLB in many other categories…including RBI’s, runs scored, on-base percentage, slugging percentage, OPS, extra-base hits and total bases. WOW.
BRONX, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 21: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees speaks to the media during a press conference at Yankee Stadium on December 21, 2022 in Bronx, New York. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
Judge is also extremely popular with the fans and team-mates alike. He’s considered to be a great leader in addition to being an outstanding baseball player.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 26: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees is greeted by his team after hitting a walk off tenth inning three run home run to win the game 6-3 against the Houston Astros during their game at Yankee Stadium on June 26, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
Congrats to Aaron Judge! Very well-deserved! I’m Davey Mac…that’s my two cents!
NEW YORK, NY – AUGUST 02: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees heads for the dugout as a rain delay before the start of the eighth inning against the Detroit Tigers on August 2, 2017 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Knicks Beat Spurs
The Knicks got their third win in a row by beating the Spurs last night…117 to 114. Knick point guard Jalen Brunson, who has been a tremendous addition to the team, scored a career-high 38 points while also grabbing seven rebounds and getting six assists. Julius Randle added 25 points and 13 rebounds as the Knicks improve to 21 and 18.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 04: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks heads for the net as Keldon Johnson #3 of the San Antonio Spurs defends during the second half at Madison Square Garden on January 04, 2023 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 117-114. 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. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Nets' Win Streak Snapped
Meanwhile, despite Kevin Durant scoring 44 points, the Nets’ 11-game win streak was snapped as the Nets lost to the Bulls…121 to 112. The Nets still have the third best record in the East at 25 and 13.
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – JANUARY 04: Zach LaVine #8 of the Chicago Bulls shoots over Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets during the first half at United Center on January 04, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. 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. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Sixers Defeat Pacers
The 76’ers defeated the Pacers…129 to 126. James Harden had 26 points, 6 rebounds, and 8 assists in the Philly victory. The Sixers are now 23 and 14.
James Harden #1 of the Philadelphia 76ers (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
Devils Crush Detroit
The Devils dominated the Red Wings last night…final score…5 to 1. Nico Hischier and Dougie Hamilton each had a goal and an assist. Devil goalie Vitek Vanecek had 32 saves to pick up the win. The Rangers and Flyers were inactive.
Nico Hischier #13 of the New Jersey Devils (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Damar Hamlin Update
While Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin does remain hospitalized and in critical condition…the Bills are saying that Hamlin showed “signs of improvement” yesterday. The Bills also said that Hamlin “is expected to remain under intensive care as his health care team continues to monitor and treat him.” Hamlin collapsed on the field of the Bills – Bengals game due to a cardiac arrest.
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – NOVEMBER 20: Damar Hamlin #3 of the Buffalo Bills walks through a tunnel during pregame against the Cleveland Browns at Ford Field on November 20, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Bryan Cranston In Super Bowl Commercial
Bryan Cranston will return as Walter White in a Super Bowl commercial for Frito-Lay’s PopCorners. The game airs Sunday, February 12th on Fox with Rihanna as the half-time show. Cranston won four Emmys for playing Walter White on Breaking Bad. He also reprised the role for El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie and Better Call Saul.
LOS ANGELES, CA – JANUARY 27: Actor Bryan Cranston accepts the award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series for ‘Breaking Bad’ onstage during the 19th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards held at The Shrine Auditorium on January 27, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mark Davis/Getty Images)
That's Today's Davey Mac Sports Report!
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