Good morning, Sports fans! We’ve got a big Sports Report for ya as we head into the weekend! Football, baseball, basketball! Scores, news, and gossip! But first!
Did you see ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith throwing out the first pitch at Yankee Stadium last night? Oh, boy…it was not good. After stating on his show First Take that he would throw a perfect strike, the question was, “Would Stephen live up to his promise?”
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 21: American TV personality Stephen A. Smith reacts after throwing a ceremonial first pitch before the first inning of the game between the New York Yankees and the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium on September 21, 2023 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Well, we’ve got the video footage. Let’s see how he did.
Yikes! He bounced it?! Come on, man! You CANNOT bounce the pitch! Throw it high and make sure it crosses the plate! NO BOUNCING!
Here’s another angle of the pitch. People are saying it looked more like a bounce pass in basketball! Hahaha!
Meanwhile, folks are now taking the video and mocking Stephen A. with it. Like this.
…And this…
The bottom line is that Stephen A. has got to do better than this! He now is arguably the most influential talking head on ESPN and he’s gotta rep the Network with solid sports precision! And a ball bounced in the first ain’t it! Tony Kornheiser or Mike Wilbon would never bounce it! Sorry, Stephen…this is a FAIL! I’m Davey Mac…that’s my two cents!
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 21: American TV personality Stephen A. Smith reacts after throwing a ceremonial first pitch before the first inning of the game between the New York Yankees and the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium on September 21, 2023 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
49'ers Crush Giants On 'TNF'
The Giants were crushed by the San Francisco 49’ers last night…30 to 12. Without Saquon Barkey, the Giants just didn’t stand a chance against the Niners. San Fran QB Brock Purdy threw for 310 yards, two touchdowns, and no interceptions…as he still has not lost a regular season game. Niners running back Christian McCaffrey rushed for 85 yards and a touchdown…as the Niners improve to 3 and 0 for the season…the Giants drop to 1 and 2.
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 21: Brock Purdy #13 of the San Francisco 49ers looks to throw a pass against the New York Giants during the third quarter in the game at Levi’s Stadium on September 21, 2023 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Jets Vs. Patriots On Sunday
This weekend…you’ve got the New York Jets taking on the New England Patriots at one o’clock at Met Life Stadium. The Jets are 1 and 1…the Pats are 0 and 2.
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – SEPTEMBER 17: Zach Wilson #2 of the New York Jets runs with the ball during the fourth quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on September 17, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)
Eagles Vs. Tampa
The undefeated Eagles take on the undefeated Bucs on Monday Night Football in Tampa Bay. Both teams are 2 and 0.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – SEPTEMBER 14: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles passes against the Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on September 14, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
Yanks Beat Blue Jays
The Yankees beat the Blue Jays last night…5 to 3. Gerrit Cole had another brilliant outing…Cole threw eight innings…giving up just one run…while striking out nine…he improves to 14 and 4 as he’s been terrific all year. Too bad the team wasted his Cy Young season.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 21: Gerrit Cole #45 of the New York Yankees pitches during the first inning of the game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium on September 21, 2023 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Phillies Defeat Mets
The Phillies defeated the Mets…5 to 4. Nick Castellanos homered and drove in four runs to reach 103 RBI for the season…which is a career best. The Phillies remain in the first, National League, Wild Card spot.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – SEPTEMBER 21: Nick Castellanos #8 of the Philadelphia Phillies hits a solo home run during the sixth inning against the New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park on September 21, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
Drama With The Bucks
The Milwaukee Bucks are having a little drama right now. Their megastar Giannis Antetokounmpo said he recently wants to be traded and now All Star Chris Middleton is saying the Bucks need Giannis to win. As a Knicks fan, I am asking Santa for Giannis for Christmas! Please!
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – JULY 20: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks holds the Bill Russell NBA Finals MVP Award and the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy after defeating the Phoenix Suns in Game Six to win the 2021 NBA Finals at Fiserv Forum on July 20, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
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