Good morning, gang! It’s Davey Mac here and we’ve got another action-packed and fun-filled Sports Report for ya on a Friday! We’ve got the basketball! The hockey! And, of course, the football! But first!
We have some controversy on the set of Inside The NBA on TNT. Shaquille O’Neal predicted that TCU would win the National Championship and if Georgia won…Shaq would eat a frog. Georgia won 65 to 7.
Here’s where things get complicated. Shaq had breaded frogs legs made for him. Now, Charles Barkley seems to think that this is cheating. Shaq, meanwhile, says he never ate a frog…raw or cooked. See the footage below!
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) January 13, 2023
So…what do you think? Did Shaq cheat? Are breaded frogs legs against the rules in this situation? Should Shaq have eaten a live frog? Or at least a dead one that wasn’t cooked? It’s controversy, baby! That’s what it is!
NEW YORK, NY – JUNE 26: (L-R) Shaquille O’Neal, Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith, and Charles Barkley speak on stage during the 2017 NBA Awards Live On TNT on June 26, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for TNT )
Coming up on today’s Davey Mac Sports Report:
- Nets lose to Celtics
- Sixers fall to OKC
- Knicks play Wizards this evening
- Rangers defeat Dallas in OT
- Devils Vs. Ducks tonight
- Flyers Vs. Capitals tomorrow
- Mets changing up coaching staff
- Giants in the NFL Playoffs this Sunday!
Nets Lose To Celtics
The Nets lost to the first-place Celtics last night…109 to 98. Boston’s Jayson Tatum had 20 points, 11 rebounds, and 5 assists…as the Celtics improve to 31 and 12. The Nets drop to 27 and 14…though they’re still second in the East.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 12: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics shoots against the Brooklyn Nets during their game at Barclays Center on January 12, 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)
76'ers Fall To OKC
The 76’ers were defeated by the Thunder…133 to 114. Philly falls to 25 and 16 for the season (5th in the conference).
PHILADELPHIA, PA – JANUARY 12: Tyrese Maxey #0 and Tobias Harris #12 of the Philadelphia 76ers react against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first quarter at the Wells Fargo Center on January 12, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Thunder defeated the 76ers 133-114. 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 Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
Knicks Vs. Wiz
The Knicks were off last night. This evening the Knicks go against the Wizards in Washington D.C. The Knicks are 23 and 19 and are in 6th place in the East.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 24: Julius Randle #30 and Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knights celebrate after a basket during the third quarter of the game against the Orlando Magic at Madison Square Garden on October 24, 2022 in New York City. 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 Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
Rangers Win In OT!
The Rangers took down the Stars last night in Overtime…2 to 1. Adam Fox scored the game-winner in O.T. for the Rangers. K’Andre Miller scored the other Ranger goal…and Igor Shesterkin had 24 saves to pick up the win.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 12: Adam Fox #23 of the New York Rangers is awarded first star of the game after his game-winning goal during overtime against the Dallas Stars at Madison Square Garden on January 12, 2023 in New York City. The Rangers won 2-1 in overtime. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Devils Vs. Ducks Tonight
The Devils and Flyers were inactive. Tonight the Devils play the Ducks in Anaheim. The Devils are 26-12-3.
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – JANUARY 16: Egor Sharangovich #17 of the New Jersey Devils is congratulated by teammates Dmitry Kulikov #70, Jack Hughes #86 and Jesper Boqvist #90 after he scored the game winning goal in overtime against the Boston Bruins at Prudential Center on January 16, 2021 in Newark, New Jersey. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the game is played without fans. The New Jersey Devils defeated the Boston Bruins 2-1. This was the first career NHL goal for Egor Sharangovich of the Devils. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Flyers Vs. Caps Tomorrow
The Flyers next play on Saturday when they face the Capitals in DC. The Flyers are 17-18-7 for the season.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – OCTOBER 15: Cam Atkinson #89 of the Philadelphia Flyers celebrates after scoring during the second period against the Vancouver Canucks at Wells Fargo Center on October 15, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
Mets Add Coach
The Mets are shuffling their coaching staff a little bit. The Mets have announced that veteran Eric Hinske will be an assistant hitting coach on manager Buck Showalter’s staff…while Eric Chavez is switching to bench coach and Dom Chiti is becoming bullpen coach.
ATLANTA – OCTOBER 10: Eric Hinske #20 of the Atlanta Braves reacts after hitting a two-run homer in the eighth inning off pitcher Sergio Romo #54 of the San Francisco Giants during Game Three of the NLDS of the 2010 MLB Playoffs at Turner Field on October 10, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Giants Playoff Game On Sunday
NFL Playoffs! Locally we’re looking at Sunday at 4:30 because that’s when the Giants take on the Vikings in Minnesota. The Giants head into the playoffs at 9-7-1…the Vikings are 13 and 4. Still…a tremendous turnaround for the G-Men…head coach Brian Daboll has been great…as have Saquon Barkley and Daniel Jones and the defense. So far 80% of the players on the RAT’s Pro Football Pick ‘Em Challenge are taking the Vikings. But I’m going GIANTS, baby! Let’s go Big Blue!
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – OCTOBER 02: Daniel Jones #8 of the New York Giants celebrates his touchdown with Saquon Barkley #26 of the New York Giants in the first half of the game against the Chicago Bears at MetLife Stadium on October 02, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
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