Good morning, Sports fans and appreciators of athletics! It’s your boy Davey Mac here back with a big Sports Report for ya! We have all kinds of action going on…but first! Breaking news outta the NFL!
The New York Giants and quarterback Daniel Jones have finally agreed to a new deal. Jones will get a four-year contract worth $160 million. Eighty-two million is guaranteed money…and Jones also has $35 million he can add in incentives. It’s a lot of cash…maybe too much, in fact…but it will at least give the Giants stability going forward.
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 26: Daniel Jones #8 of the New York Giants hands the ball off to Saquon Barkley #26 of the New York Giants during the first quarter in the game against Atlanta Falcons at MetLife Stadium on September 26, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Now where does this put star running back Saquon Barkley? Well, the Giants have turned around and placed the nonexclusive franchise tag on Saquon Barkley. Saquon will make $10.091 million next season…it also means that should Saquon choose…he can negotiate with other teams for a new deal…but the Giants have the right to match it. Giants general manager Joe Schoen describes the Giants as “pleased.”
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – DECEMBER 11: Saquon Barkley #26 of the New York Giants and Daniel Jones #8 look on from the sideline during the fourth quarter of the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at MetLife Stadium on December 11, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
In any event…this seems to be good news for Giants fans. The G-Men get their quarterback for the foreseeable future…a QB that helped lead them to the playoffs this year. And, for now, they have Saquon. The latter is extremely important, though. Schoen needs to continue to negotiate with Saquon and make him happy, too. Without Barkley, Jones numbers were just average (if not a little below average). But with Saquon, Daniel was a much more productive quarterback. All in all…things look pretty positive for the G-Men this year! I’m Davey Mac…that’s my Sports Two Cents!
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – NOVEMBER 04: Saquon Barkley #26 of the New York Giants carries the ball as teammate Daniel Jones #8 looks on in the third quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at MetLife Stadium on November 04, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Knicks' Win Streak Comes To An End
The Knicks’ nine-game win streak has finally come to an end as the Knicks lost to the Hornets last night…112 to 105…despite 27 points from R.J. Barrett. The Knicks are still in the fifth spot in the Eastern Conference (39 and 28)…two games behind the Cavs.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 07: Gordon Hayward #20 of the Charlotte Hornets scores against the New York Knicks during their game at Madison Square Garden on March 07, 2023 in New York City. 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 Al Bello/Getty Images)
Nets Dominate Houston
The Nets dominated the Rockets…118 to 96. Brooklyn’s Mikal Bridges scored 30 points in the Net victory. The Nets are up to 37 and 28.
HOUSTON, TEXAS – MARCH 07: Mikal Bridges #1 of the Brooklyn Nets drives to the basket on Tari Eason #17 of the Houston Rockets during the fourth quarter at Toyota Center on March 07, 2023 in Houston, Texas. 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 Bob Levey/Getty Images)
Sixers Dominate T-Wolves
The 76’ers crushed the Timberwolves…117 to 94. Joel Embiid had a tremendous game as usual…Embiid had 39 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 blocks. Philly is now 43 and 22.
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – MARCH 07: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers dribbles the ball while Rudy Gobert #27 of the Minnesota Timberwolves defends in the second quarter of the game at Target Center on March 7, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 David Berding/Getty Images)
Devils Lose To Maple Leafs
The Devils were defeated by Toronto last night…4 to 3. The Devils drop to 41-16-6 for the season.
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – MARCH 07: Sam Lafferty #28 of the Toronto Maple Leafs tries to keep control of the puck as Vitek Vanecek #41 and Jonas Siegenthaler #71 of the New Jersey Devils defend during the second period at Prudential Center on March 07, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Flyers Fall To Tampa
The Flyers were beaten by the Lightning last night…5 to 2. The Flyers are now 24-29-11.
TAMPA, FLORIDA – OCTOBER 18: Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning stops a shot from Joel Farabee #86 of the Philadelphia Flyers during a game at Amalie Arena on October 18, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Rangers Play On Thursday
The Rangers next play on Thursday when they face the Canadiens. The Rangers are 35-19-9.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 06: Alexis Lafreniere #13 of the New York Rangers celebrates his game-winning overtime goal against the Calgary Flames and is joined by Mika Zibanejad #93 (R) at Madison Square Garden on February 06, 2023 in New York City. The Rangers defeated the Flames 5-4 in overtime. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Baseball Spring Training
The Mets and Astros tied at 5 – 5. The Mets are 5 and 5 this Spring.
Pete Alonso #20 of the New York Mets Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Phils Fall To Tampa
The Phillies fell to the Rays…7 to 3. The Phils are 5 and 6 in the Spring.
J.T. Realmuto #10 of the Philadelphia Phillies(Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
Judge Open To Playing Anywhere
The Yankees were off. They’ll play the Red Sox today. Staying with the Yankees…Aaron Judge says he’s ready to play left field whenever the Yankees want…and he may see action in left today. The thinking is that with Judge in left…the Yankees can then put Giancarlo Stanton in right and this would allow top prospect Jasson Dominguez to make the team and DH. I’m all for it!
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 22: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees is unable to field a home run hit by Reese McGuire #3 of the Boston Red Sox in the seventh inning at Yankee Stadium on September 22, 2022 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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