Good morning, Sports fans! Davey Mac here with another fun-filled and action-packed Sports Report for ya! We’ll get into the NBA! We have some football news for you Jets fans! And a recap in last night’s hockey! But first!
Phillies superstar Bryce Harper has been prescribed rest by doctors for an ailing back. Harper says he’ll be ready for Opening Day on March 28th when the Phillies take on the Braves.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – OCTOBER 24: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies flies out against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the fourth inning in Game Seven of the Championship Series at Citizens Bank Park on October 24, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
I tell you what…if the Phillies are gonna go back to the World Series this year…they absolutely need Bryce Harper. The guy has been one of the best players in Major League Baseball since he debuted with the Washington Nationals…and he’s been a star ever since.
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – OCTOBER 21: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against Zac Gallen #23 of the Arizona Diamondbacks during the sixth inning in Game Five of the National League Championship Series at Chase Field on October 21, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona.
Besides winning the MVP, Harper has also shown to be a team player on the Phillies as well…as Harper has gone from being a very good defensive outfielder to now a very good defensive first baseman.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – OCTOBER 23: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies looks on in the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks during Game Six of the Championship Series at Citizens Bank Park on October 23, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
If the Phillies are gonna win it all, Harper needs to be out there in October. It’s as simple as that. I’m Davey Mac…now on to the rest of the Sports Report!
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 22: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies poses for a portrait during photo day at BayCare Ballpark on February 22, 2024 in Clearwater, Florida.
NBA Recap
Basketball…where the Nets lost to the Pelicans…104 to 91…as Brooklyn drops to 26 and 43 for the season.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 19: Zion Williamson #1 of the New Orleans Pelicans dribbles as Dorian Finney-Smith #28 of the Brooklyn Nets gives chase during the first half at Barclays Center on March 19, 2024 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.
The Knicks and 76’ers were inactive. Tonight the 76’ers take on the Suns in Phoenix. The Sixers are 38 and 30.
The Knicks are off. They next play on Thursday against the Nuggets. The Knicks are 41 and 27…4th in the Eastern Conference.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 10: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks dribbles during the second half against the Philadelphia 76ers at Madison Square Garden on March 10, 2024 in New York City. The 76ers won 79-73.
Devils Get Past Penguins
Hockey. The Devils beat the Penguins…5 to 2. Devil goalie Jake Allen had 36 saves while Dawson Mercer and Timo Meier each had two goals in the Devil victory.
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – MARCH 19: Valtteri Puustinen #48 of the Pittsburgh Penguins is unable to score as Jake Allen #34 of the New Jersey Devils defends during the first period at Prudential Center on March 19, 2024 in Newark, New Jersey.
The Rangers lost to the Jets…4 to 2.
The Flyers defeated the Maple Leafs…4 to 3. Morgan Frost and Owen Tippett each had a goal and an assist for the Flyers in the win.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – MARCH 19: Samuel Ersson #33 of the Philadelphia Flyers celebrates with Morgan Frost #48 after the game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Wells Fargo Center on March 19, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Flyers defeated the Maple Leafs 4-3.
Jets Acquire Receiver Mike Williams
Football. The Jets signed Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams. Williams is a talented receiver but has had injury issues. Williams tore his ACL in Week 3 last year and missed the remainder of the season.
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – JANUARY 06: Mike Williams #81 of the Los Angeles Chargers celebrates a catch against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half in the AFC Wild Card Playoff game at M&T Bank Stadium on January 06, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland.
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