Good morning, Sports fans! It’s your buddy Davey Mac here and we’ve got an exciting Sports Report for ya today! College football championship! NBA & NHL! And funny Yankee story! But first—
—Did you see what Flyers goalie Carter Hart made? He created a helmet honoring the Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl and the late Taylor Hawkins. Check this out!
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JANUARY 05: The helmet of Carter Hart #79 of the Philadelphia Flyers is seen during the third period against the Arizona Coyotes at Wells Fargo Center on January 05, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – DECEMBER 09: Carter Hart #79 of the Philadelphia Flyers wears a mask showing images of late drummer Taylor Hawkins on his Foo Fighters-themed mask as he tends net against the Vegas Golden Knights in the second period of their game at T-Mobile Arena on December 09, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Golden Knights defeated the Flyers 2-1 in overtime. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Hart this to say about why he chose to honor the Foos with his mask: “Foo Fighters are a band that I really liked and it’s my dad’s favorite band. When we were going to hockey in the car when I was younger, he would blast the song ‘The Pretender’ in his truck, and so that would get me fired up before the game. I wanted to do that obviously for him and then obviously with Taylor Hawkins passing away, I thought it’d be a nice tribute to the band and to Taylor.”
Really cool stuff, Carter Hart! While I’m a Devils fan…I’m pulling for this young man to do well in the goal! I’m Davey Mac…that’s my two cents!
PHILADELPHIA, PA – DECEMBER 05: Carter Hart #79 of the Philadelphia Flyers celebrates with Travis Sanheim #6 after the game against the Colorado Avalanche at the Wells Fargo Center on December 5, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Flyers defeated the Avalanche 5-3. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
Coming up on today’s Davey Mac Sports Report:
- College football championship
- Damar Hamlin update
- Knicks lose to Bucks
- Flyers shut out Sabres
- Yankee captain story
Georgia Wins Football Champioship
We had the College Championship Game last night and it was historic…a historic beat-down, that is…as Georgia destroyed TCU…65 to 7. The Number One Bulldogs cemented their legacy as one of the greatest college teams ever…back-to-back championships (just the 4th team since 1990 to do so)…and this year they finish with a record of 15 and 0. Quarterback Stetson Bennett had an amazing game…as Bennett threw for four touchdowns and ran for two touchdowns. Great season for TCU…but their Cinderella story ended last night. Congrats to Georgia on a remarkable year in College Football. Champions.
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 09: Director of Athletics Josh Brooks, head coach Kirby Smart and Stetson Bennett #13 of the Georgia Bulldogs celebrate after defeating the TCU Horned Frogs in the College Football Playoff National Championship game at SoFi Stadium on January 09, 2023 in Inglewood, California. Georgia defeated TCU 65-7. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Damar Hamlin Update
More good news regarding Bills safety Damar Hamlin. Hamlin was released from the University of Cincinnati Medical Center yesterday. Doctors say he has simply made a miraculous recovery following his cardiac arrest last week. The news was shared with his team-mates who were inspired by the update. Amazing.
ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 09: Damar Hamlin #3 of the Buffalo Bills reacts after a missed Pittsburgh Steelers field goal during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium on October 09, 2022 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images)
Knicks Lose To Bucks
The Knicks lost to the Bucks last night despite 44 points from point guard Jalen Brunson…final score…Bucks 111…Knicks 107. Giannis Antetokounmpo had 22 points, 10 rebounds, and 2 blocks in the game.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 09: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks dribbles against Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half at Madison Square Garden on January 09, 2023 in New York City. The Bucks won 111-107. 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 Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Flyers Shut Out Sabres
The Flyers shut out the Sabres…4 to nothing. Philly goalie Samuel Ersson had 28 saves to pick up the shutout win. Joel Farabee had a goal and an assists.
Samuel Ersson #33 of the Philadelphia Flyers (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Funny Ron Guidry Story
Lastly…baseball…what does being a Yankee captain have in store for Aaron Judge. Well, Ron Guidry, who was Yankee captain from 1986 to 1989…says Judge will now have to deal with things like team-mates complaining about airplane food! Quote: “We had [player] meetings because the food on the flights wasn’t good. Who are you gonna complain to? They come to you!”
NEW YORK – JULY 17: Former New York Yankee Ron Guidry warms up before the teams 64th Old-Timer’s Day before the MLB game against the Tampa Bay Rays on July 17, 2010 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
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