The UFC’s Dana White is back with a new sports league…and, boy oh boy, is this thing garnering controversy!
Good morning, sports fans! Davey Mac here with another Sports Report for ya this morning! But first! Let’s talk about Mr. White!
The man who led the UFC to gigantic mainstream success has decided to pursue a league…Power Slap.
DALLAS, TEXAS – JULY 29: Dana White attends the UFC 277 ceremonial weigh-in at American Airlines Center on July 29, 2022 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
The “game” is pretty simple: people take turns slapping the poop out of each other. Head shots only. The first person to either tap out or get knocked out loses.
So far, the league is getting a ton of heat from people throughout sports media. With all that we know about CTE and head trauma…this seems like a bad idea.
Meanwhile, Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs was apparently channel-surfing the other day and discovered the sport. His commentary is pretty hilarious check it out.
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Can't get enough of this video of Stefon Diggs watching the power slap competition 🤣pic.twitter.com/wbsjfJgVuj
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) January 19, 2023
All in all…I think Dana White and TBS probably need to reconsider this “sport.” It really is just an hour-long program of people giving each other concussions…not a great look in 2023 with all we now know about head injuries. I’m with Stefon Diggs…what the hay is this?!?! I’m Davey Mac…that’s my two cents!
ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 15: Stefon Diggs #14 of the Buffalo Bills takes the field prior to a game against the Miami Dolphins in the AFC Wild Card playoff game at Highmark Stadium on January 15, 2023 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images)
Coming up on today’s Davey Mac Sports Report:
- Knicks lose to Wizards
- Nets take on Suns this evening
- Sixers play the Trail Blazers
- Hockey Tonight: Devils Vs. Kraken
- Rangers Vs. Bruins
- Flyers Vs. Blackhawks
- Mets set luxury tax payroll record
- Cowboys sign backup kicker as insurance
Knicks Fall To Wizards
The Knicks lost to the Wizards last night…116 to 105…despite 32 points from Jalen Brunson. The Knicks drop to 25 and 21…and are now 7th in the Eastern Conference.
Mitchell Robinson #23 of the New York Knicks (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Nets Vs. Suns This Evening
This evening the Nets…at 27 and 16 (4th in the East)…take on the Suns in Phoenix.
Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
Sixers Vs. Trail Blazers
The Sixers…who are 28 and 16 (3rd in the East)…go against the Trail Blazers in Portland.
Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Hockey Tonight: Devils Vs. Kraken
Tonight the Devils face the Kraken in Seattle.
New Jersey Devils (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Rangers Vs. Bruins
The Rangers go against the Bruins in Madison Square Garden.
Mika Zibanejad #93 of the New York Rangers (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Flyers Vs. Blackhawks
The Flyers play the Blackhawks in Philly.
Cam Atkinson #89 of the Philadelphia Flyers (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
Mets Set Payroll Record
The Mets set a luxury tax payroll record of $299 million dollars spent on this year’s payroll for their team. Remember when the Mets fan complained about the Yankees’ spending in the ‘90’s? ‘Cause I don’t hear them now!
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 10: Mets owner Steve Cohen at the opening of the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination site at Citi Field on February 10, 2021 in the Queens borough of New York City. The inoculation site will focus on providing vaccinations to Queens residents, food service workers, and taxi drivers. (Photo by David Dee Delgado/Getty Images)
Cowboys Sign Backup Kicker
Well, yesterday the Cowboys said they were sticking with kicker Brett Maher (who missed four extra points). Well, Maher is still on the team…but the Cowboys have also signed kicker Tristan Vizcaino to the practice squad this week as insurance. If Maher struggled to kick in practice on Thursday and Friday…Vizcaino will get the job for the Cowboys’ game against the 49’ers.
TAMPA, FLORIDA – JANUARY 16: Brett Maher #19 of the Dallas Cowboys misses an extra point against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the third quarter in the NFC Wild Card playoff game at Raymond James Stadium on January 16, 2023 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
That's Today's Davey Mac Sports Report!
I’m not here tomorrow! So have a fantastic weekend, gang!
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