Good morning, Sports fans! It’s your boy Davey Mac here and we’ve got a big-time Sports Report for ya today! The NBA and NHL playoffs are ratcheting up! The PGA Championship is later this week! Fun NFL story! And more…but first!
Phillie superstar Bryce Harper was ejected after sticking up for his teammate against Colorado Rockies pitcher Jake Bird. Harper felt that Bird was disrespecting the Phillies after Bird recorded an out and then looked into the Phillie dugout demonstratively. Check out the video(s) below.
You know…looking at the disgrace that was the 76’ers Vs. Celtics series in which the Sixers choked in Games 6 and 7 and essentially blew the series…it’s actually refreshing to see a Philly athlete show a little heart. God knows James Harden didn’t show any yesterday.
DENVER, CO – MAY 13: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates after hitting a second inning double in a game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on May 13, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
Bryce Harper has really become an incredible player for the Phils. He is a bonified MLB superstar…but he also has embraced the city of Philadelphia and the spirited way in which athletes should compete. I’ve got no issue with Harper going after this Rockies pitcher. That’s the kind of thing that would have gotten the Sixers to the NBA Finals. I’m Davey Mac…that’s my two cents!
DENVER, CO – MAY 12: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates after hitting an eighth inning two-run double in a game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on May 12, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
Sixers Crushed By Celtics In Game 7
The 76’ers lost Game 7 of their Eastern Semifinals series to the Celtics yesterday…final score…Boston 112, Sixers 88. Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum scored 51 points…the most ever in a Game 7. Philly’s Joel Embiid struggled…going 5 for 18…as did James Harden…who was just 3 for 11 and was a total no-show.
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – MAY 14: James Harden #1 and Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts against the Boston Celtics during the third quarter in game seven of the 2023 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Semifinals at TD Garden on May 14, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
Knicks Eliminated On Friday
As for the Celtics, they now advance to the East Finals to take on the Heat…who eliminated the Knicks on Friday. Jalen Brunson played brilliantly for the Knicks but it was not enough. Still a good season for the Knicks…hopefully this is the beginning of a new phase of great Knicks basketball.
MIAMI, FLORIDA – MAY 12: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks looks on during game six of the Eastern Conference Semifinals in the 2023 NBA Playoffs against the Miami Heat at Kaseya Center on May 12, 2023 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Lakers Take Out Warriors
Now, in the West…it’ll be the Denver Nuggets Vs. the L.A. Lakers…after LeBron and the Lakers eliminated Steph Curry and the defending-champion Warriors over the weekend.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MAY 12: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots the ball over Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors during the first quarter in game six of the Western Conference Semifinal Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on May 12, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. 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 Harry How/Getty Images)
Ja Morant In Trouble Again
In other basketball news, the Memphis Grizzlies have suspended Ja Morant after he showed off a gun on Instagram Live. AGAIN. Morant left the Grizzlies and entered a counseling program in March after a video showed him holding a gun while intoxicated at a Denver club.
MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE – MAY 03: Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies reacts against the Golden State Warriors during Game Two of the Western Conference Semifinals of the NBA Playoffs at FedExForum on May 03, 2022 in Memphis, Tennessee. 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 Justin Ford/Getty Images)
Vegas Beats Edmonton
The Golden Knights defeated the Oilers…5 to 2…as Vegas wins that series…4 games to 2.
EDMONTON, CANADA – MAY 14: Chandler Stephenson #20 of the Las Vegas Golden Knights races for the puck against Brett Kulak #27 of the Edmonton Oilers in the third period in Game Six of the Second Round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs on May 14, 2023 at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Lawrence Scott/Getty Images)
Dallas Vs. Seattle Tonight
Tonight the Kraken face the Stars in Dallas for a big Game 7 in that one.
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – MAY 13: Vince Dunn #29 of the Seattle Kraken defends Ty Dellandrea #10 of the Dallas Stars during the third period in Game Six of the Second Round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Climate Pledge Arena on May 13, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
Yanks Lose---Schmidt Continues To Struggle
The Yankees lost to the Rays yesterday…8 to 7. Clarke Schmidt receives the loss for the Yankees as he falls to 1 and 4…Schmidt has really struggled this year.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 14: Clarke Schmidt #36 of the New York Yankees pitches during the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium on May 14, 2023 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Mets Split With Nats
The Mets had to finish a game from Saturday in which they were defeated by the Nationals…3 to 2. But, the Mets turned around and then beat the Nats 8 to 2 for Sunday’s game.
WASHINGTON, DC – MAY 14: Starling Marte #6 of the New York Mets celebrates a win after a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on May 14, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
Phils Fall To Rockies
The Phillies were shut out by the Rockies…4 to nothing. Bryce Harper was ejected in the game.
DENVER, CO – MAY 14: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies runs on the field as the benches clear in the seventh inning of a game at Coors Field on May 14, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
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