Aaron Rodgers is back at it!
Good morning, Sports fans! Davey Mac here with another Sports Report for ya! We’ve got baseball scores and a legendary manager passing away, the NBA Postseason begins with LeBron and Steph, Flyers in action, the Giants may trade up in the NFL Draft, and more…but first…we gotta talk about New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers for a minute.
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – AUGUST 26: Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets reacts after throwing a first quarter touchdown pass to Garrett Wilson #17 in a preseason game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on August 26, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
In a recent interview, Rodgers had some interesting things to say about the United States government and HIV. Take a look at the clip below.
Now, I’m not interested in talking politics or conspiracy theories…this is the Sports Report…just the Sports here. But that brings me to my point: Aaron Rodgers stated a few months ago that the Jets need to “Flush the bull sh–” and solely focus on football. And then he veers into this controversial topic?
FLORHAM PARK, NEW JERSEY – JULY 26: Quarterback Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets talks to reporters after training camp at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center on July 26, 2023 in Florham Park, New Jersey.
I don’t get it. Rodgers only played four snaps last season for the Jets before completely tearing his Achilles. Shouldn’t he be only talking about football and how the Jets are going to play this season?
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 11: Quarterback Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets is helped off the field after an injury during the first quarter of the NFL game against the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium on September 11, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
It’ll be interesting to see how Rodgers and Gang Green do this year…the pressure is on. You can’t give Rodgers all that cash for no football and lots of politics talk. But if Aaron leads the Jets to the Super Bowl, I’m sure fans of Gang Green won’t mind what he says! I’m Davey Mac…now on to the rest of the Sports Report!
FLORHAM PARK, NEW JERSEY – APRIL 26: New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers attends an introductory press conference at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center on April 26, 2023 in Florham Park, New Jersey.
Source: Giants May Trade Up To Draft McCarthy
Staying with football…Peter Schrager of NFL.com believes the Giants will trade up to the 4th spot in the NFL Draft and select Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy. McCarthy is coming off winning the National Championship with the Wolverines…no word what this means for Daniel Jones.
(Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)HOUSTON, TEXAS – JANUARY 08: J.J. McCarthy #9 of the Michigan Wolverines celebrates after defeating the Washington Huskies during the 2024 CFP National Championship game at NRG Stadium on January 08, 2024 in Houston, Texas. Michigan defeated Washington 34-13.
MLB News
Over to baseball…where the Yankees lost to the Blue Jays last night…5 to 4…making three losses in a row. The Yankees drop to 12 and 6 for the season.
(Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)TORONTO, ON – APRIL 16: Daulton Varsho #25 of the Toronto Blue Jays scores a run on a sacrifice fly off the bat of Justin Turner in the third inning against the New York Yankees at Rogers Centre on April 16, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
The Mets beat the Pirates…3 to 1. Pete Alonso had two hits in the game for the Mets…who improve to 9 and 8.
The Phillies shut out the Rockies…5 to 0. Phillies’ starter Ranger Saurez threw nine shut out innings to get the win while Bryce Harper hit his 4th home run of the year.
Staying with baseball…Former St. Louis Cardinals manager Whitey Herzog has died. He was 92. Whitey led the Cards to three National League pennants in the 1980’s and a World Series Championship in 1982.
Getty ImagesManager Whitey Herzog of the St. Louis Cardinals during a Cardinals game at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.
NBA Postseason Action
Basketball. The NBA Postseason began last night with two play-in games. First, LeBron James and the L.A. Lakers took down the New Orleans Pelicans…110 to 106. LeBron had 23 points, 9 rebounds, and 9 assists…as the Lakers move on now to play the defending champion Denver Nuggets in the First Round.
(Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – APRIL 16: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots against Larry Nance Jr. #22 of the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half of a play-in tournament game at the Smoothie King Center on April 16, 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Meanwhile, the Sacramento Kings beat the Golden State Warriors…118 to 94…as Steph Curry and company are eliminated from the playoffs…and that team is expected to change next year.
(Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 16: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors stands on the court during the second half of their loss to the Sacramento Kings during the Play-In Tournament at Golden 1 Center on April 16, 2024 in Sacramento, California.
Now tonight, you have the 76’ers going against the Miami Heat in Philadelphia. Big time matchup. Winner plays the Knicks. And then you have the Atlanta Hawks playing the Chicago Bulls. Fun stuff in the NBA.
(Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – JANUARY 25: Joel Embiid #21of the Philadelphia 76ers during the first half against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on January 25, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Flyers Defeated By Caps
Hockey. The Flyers lost to the Capitals last night…2 to 1. No action for the Rangers and Devils obviously…as we wait for the NHL Playoffs.
(Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – APRIL 16: The Washington Capitals celebrate their 2-1 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers at the Wells Fargo Center on April 16, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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