Good morning, Sports fans! Davey Mac here with the first Sports Report of the week for ya! NBA and NHL playoffs! Baseball and football! But first!
Did you see the fight between NASCAR’s Ross Chastain and Noah Gragson? It happened yesterday at Kansas Speedway (in which Denny Hamlin won the race). Check out the footage below! Game on!
This angle of the Chastain-Gragson scrap is FANTASTIC
— Rubbin is Racing (@rubbinisracing) May 7, 2023
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Ross Chastain and Noah Gragson fight after the NASCAR Cup Series finish in Kansas! pic.twitter.com/EEbA4VeVZ0
— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) May 7, 2023
"Got fenced by [Ross Chastain] ... I'm sick and tired of it."- Noah Gragson https://t.co/B0M9HYikaW pic.twitter.com/JeLAVv1dIt
— FOX: NASCAR (@NASCARONFOX) May 7, 2023
Ross Chastain PUNCHED Noah Gragson.
— NASCAR on NBC (@NASCARonNBC) May 7, 2023
Here’s what led to the fight. #NASCAR pic.twitter.com/VBFuULZGZY
Showing Kansas winner Denny Hamlin the Ross Chastain - Noah Gragson fight. pic.twitter.com/pECPYB3Gml
— Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) May 7, 2023
Devils Take Down 'Canes
The Devils dominated the Hurricanes yesterday in Game 3…8 to 4…as the Devils now trail in the series, 2 games to 1. Jack Hughes had two goals and two assists in the win. Nico Hischier had a goal and an assist as well. Game 4 is Tuesday night as the Devils will try to tie up the series.
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – MAY 07: Jack Hughes #86 of the New Jersey Devils celebrates his goal during the first period in Game Three of the Second Round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Carolina Hurricanes at Prudential Center on May 07, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Knicks Vs. Heat Tonight!
Tonight the Knicks go against the Heat in Miami for Game 4 of their Eastern Semifinal series. The Knicks trail in the series…2 games to 1…after the Heat defeated the Knicks on Saturday. Huge game tonight obviously.
MIAMI, FLORIDA – MAY 06: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks drives past Gabe Vincent #2 of the Miami Heat during game three of the Eastern Conference Semifinals at Kaseya Center on May 06, 2023 in Miami, Florida. 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 Eric Espada/Getty Images)
Yanks Blow Lead To Rays
The Yankees lost to the Rays yesterday…8 to 7. The Yanks had a six to nothing lead in the 5th inning but couldn’t hold it…as the loss drops the Yanks to 18 and 17.
ST. PETERSBURG, FL – MAY 7: Gerrit Cole #45 of the New York Yankees pitches against the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning at Tropicana Field on May 7, 2023 in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Mets Fall To Colorado
Meanwhile, the Mets were crushed by the Rockies…13 to 6. The Mets now fall to 17 and 18 for the season.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 07: Pete Alonso #20 of the New York Mets reacts after striking out with the bases loaded during the fourth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Citi Field on May 07, 2023 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Phils Beat Boston
The Phillies defeated the Red Sox…6 to 1. Kyle Schwarber hit his 8th home run of the year for the Phils…who improve to 16 and 19.
PHILADELPHIA, PA – MAY 7: Kyle Schwarber #12 of the Philadelphia Phillies hits a two-run home run in the bottom of the sixth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Citizens Bank Park on May 7, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies defeated the Red Sox 6-1. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
Mage Wins Kentucky Derby
A 15-to-1 shot named Mage won the Kentucky Derby on Saturday. It was a battle down the stretch between Mage and Two Phil’s with Mage winning the close race.
LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY – MAY 06: Mage #8, ridden by jockey Javier Castellano crosses the finish line to win the 149th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 06, 2023 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
Saleh Says Rodgers In Charge Narrative Is 'Silly'
Jet coach Robert Saleh spoke to reporters on Friday and said that the idea that Aaron Rodgers is really the one in control of the Jets is a “silly narrative.” Saleh had to answer that question as it’s been noted that five ex-Packers have been signed…including the Jets’ new offensive coordinator.
FLORHAM PARK, NEW JERSEY – APRIL 26: (L-R) New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas, quarterback Aaron Rodgers and head coach Robert Saleh attend a press conference at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center on April 26, 2023 in Florham Park, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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