Good morning! Davey Mac back with another Sports Report for ya! Basketball is officially back, baby! The World Series starts soon! NFL tonight! Hockey scores! And more! But first!
We’ve got some breaking news out of the world of Major League Baseball. Longtime manager Dusty Baker has retired after a Hall Of Fame as a manager. Baker won over 2,000 games in his legendary career with the San Francisco Giants, Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds, Washington Nationals, and Houston Astros.
CHICAGO – JULY 10: Manager Dusty Baker of the Chicago Cubs relaxes in the dugout before the Cubs take on the Atlanta Braves in a game at Wrigley Field on July 10, 2003 in Chicago, Illinois. The Braves defeated the Cubs 13-3. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
Baker is the only manager in baseball history to lead five different teams to a division title. He’s just the ninth manager to win the American League AND National League pennant. And he’s the oldest manager to win a World Series.
WASHINGTON, DC – OCTOBER 06: Dusty Baker #12 of the Washington Nationals tips his cap prior to game one of the National League Division Series at Nationals Park on October 6, 2017 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Baker finally got his Championship ring last year as manager of the Houston Astros. And though I despise the Astros (as a Yankees fan) I have nothing but respect and admiration for Baker. He’s a class act…and an all-time manager. He’ll be enshrined in Cooperstown in five years (mark may words). Congrats, Dusty, on the great career! Now on to the Scoreboard!
HOUSTON, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 07: Dusty Baker Jr. #12 of the Houston Astros participates in the World Series Parade on November 07, 2022 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
Knicks Lose To Celtics In Season Opener
Let’s start with basketball…as the Knicks made their season opener against the talented Boston Celtics…unfortunately the Knicks lost to the Celtics in a good game…108 to 104. Boston’s Jayson Tatum had 34 points and 11 rebounds. The Knicks’ R.J. Barrett had 24 points in the loss.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 25: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics tries to get past RJ Barrett #9 of the New York Knicks in the fourth quarter at Madison Square Garden on October 25, 2023 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 Elsa/Getty Images)
Nets Fall To Cavs
Meanwhile, the Nets lost a tough one to the Cavaliers…114 to 113. While Brooklyn’s Cam Thomas scored 36 points in the game…Cleveland’s Donovan Mitchell had 27 points and 6 assists as he led the Cavs to the win.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 25: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers is guarded by Mikal Bridges #1 of the Brooklyn Nets during the fourth quarter at Barclays Center on October 25, 2023 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)
76'ers Vs. Bucks Tonight
Now, the 76’ers make their season debut tonight when they take on the Milwaukee Bucks in Milwaukee. Lots of drama surrounds the Sixers with regards to James Harden fighting with GM Daryl Morey and Joel Embiid possibly wanting to be traded. We’ll see what happens! Basketball is back!
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – MAY 14: James Harden #1 and Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts against the Boston Celtics during the third quarter in game seven of the 2023 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Semifinals at TD Garden on May 14, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
Devils Defeated By Caps
Over to hockey…where the Devils lost to the Capitals last night…6 to 4. The Devils drop to 3-2-1.
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – OCTOBER 25: Connor McMichael #24 of the Washington Capitals scores at 2:09 of the third period against Vitek Vanecek #41 of the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center on October 25, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Hockey Tonight: Rangers Vs. Edmonton
The Rangers and Flyers were inactive. Tonight the Rangers face the Oilers in Edmonton. The Rangers are 4-2-0.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 19: Vincent Trocheck #16 of the New York Rangers skates against the Nashville Predators at Madison Square Garden on October 19, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Flyers Vs. Seattle
The Flyers play the Kraken at home in Philly. The Flyers are 3-2-1.
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – DECEMBER 29: James van Riemsdyk #25 of the Philadelphia Flyers celebrates his power-play goal with Claude Giroux #28 against the Seattle Kraken during the first period at Climate Pledge Arena on December 29, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. This was Giroux’s 600th career assist. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
World Series Begins On Friday
Baseball. The World Series is tomorrow when the Arizona Diamondbacks go against the Texas Rangers in Texas for Game 1. Zac Gallen is expected to take the mound for the D-Backs and Nathan Eovaldi gets the start for Texas.
HOUSTON, TEXAS – OCTOBER 22: Nathan Eovaldi #17 of the Texas Rangers throws a pitch against the Houston Astros during the first inning in Game Six of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park on October 22, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
Thursday Night Football: Bills Vs. Buccaneers
Football. Tonight kicks off Week 8 of the NFL Season! You’ve got the 4 and 3 Bills taking on the 3 and 3 Bucs in Buffalo. The game begins at 8:15 on Prime Video.
BUFFALO, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 29: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills throws a pass against the New England Patriots during the first quarter in the game at New Era Field on September 29, 2019 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) B
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