Good morning, Sports fans! Davey Mac here! And we’ve got a huge Sports Report for ya! Hockey is back! Football this weekend! Basketball news! And more! But first!
…It’s Friday the 13th! And so we’ve decided to make a list…Top 5 Athletes Named JASON! Enjoy!
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5.) Jason Day
Excellent golfer from Australia who won the PGA Championship in 2015.
SHEBOYGAN, WI – AUGUST 16: Jason Day of Australia poses with the Wanamaker Trophy after winning the 2015 PGA Championship with a score of 20-under par at Whistling Straits on August 16, 2015 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
4.) Jason Giambi
Big-time Yankee and A’s slugger who was American League MVP.
BRONX – JUNE10: Jason Giambi #25 of the New York Yankees watches a fly ball against the Colorado Rockies during their game on June 10, 2004 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
3.) Jason Varitek
I guess if we put a Yankee in, we should put someone from the Red Sox in. Varitek was Boston’s captain and a World Series champion. And he once got into a fight with A-Rod.
BOSTON – JULY 24: Alex Rodriguez #13 of the New York Yankees gets into a fight with catcher Jason Varitek #33 of the Boston Red Sox after Rodriguez was hit by a pitch in the third inning on July 24, 2004 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
2.) Jason Witten
Witten made eleven Pro Bowls with the Dallas Cowboys and will be headed to the Hall Of Fame.
ARLINGTON, TX – JANUARY 03: Jason Witten #82 of the Dallas Cowboys sits on the bench late in the fourth quarter as the Washington Redskins beat the Dallas Cowboys 34-23 at AT&T Stadium on January 3, 2016 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
1.) Jason Kidd
One of the greatest point guards in NBA history, Kidd made ten All Star teams, went to back-to-back NBA Finals with the Nets, and won the Finals in 2011 with the Mavericks.
EAST RUTHERFORD – APRIL 28: Jason Kidd #5 of the New Jersey Nets looks to pass against the Miami Heat in Game three of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2005 NBA Playoffs April 28, 2005 at Continental Airline Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Heat won 108-105 in double overtime to lead the series 3-0. 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 Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
Phillies Beat Braves---Advance To NLCS
The Phillies beat the Braves last night…3 to 1…to take Game 4 and the series. Nick Castellanos slugged two home runs in the game for the Phillies…who eliminate the Braves from the MLB Postseason. The Phillies advance to the National League Championship Series where they’ll face the Arizona Diamondbacks. That series begins on Monday.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – OCTOBER 12: Nick Castellanos #8 of the Philadelphia Phillies hits a home run in the sixth inning against the Atlanta Braves during Game Four of the Division Series at Citizens Bank Park on October 12, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
Texas Rangers Vs. Houston Astros In NLCS
In the American League Championship Series…the Texas Rangers face the Houston Astros. That starts on Sunday.
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – OCTOBER 10: Mitch Garver #18 of the Texas Rangers runs to first after hitting a double in the second inning against the Baltimore Orioles during Game Three of the Division Series at Globe Life Field on October 10, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)
Devils Defeat Detroit
Over to hockey. Where the Devils made their regular season debut last night…and the Devils defeated the Red Wings…4 to 3…in a good game. Jack Hughes scored two goals for the Devils in the win.
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – OCTOBER 12: Jack Hughes #86 of the New Jersey Devils celebrates his first goal of the second period against the Detroit Red Wings at the Prudential Center on October 12, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Rangers Crush Sabres
The Rangers dominated the Sabres…5 to 1. Chris Kreider had two goals and an assist for the Rangers.
BUFFALO, NY – OCTOBER 12: Chris Kreider #20 of the New York Rangers celebrates withy teammates after scoring a goal against the Buffalo Sabres during the first period at KeyBank Center on October 12, 2023 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Kevin Hoffman/Getty Images)
Flyers Take Out Columbus
The Flyers got past the Blue Jackets…4 to 2. Carter Hart had 31 saves for the Flyers in the victory.
COLUMBUS, OHIO – OCTOBER 12: Carter Hart #79 of the Philadelphia Flyers deflects a shot during the second period against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena on October 12, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images)
Dumars Wants Players Playing
NBA executive vice president and head of basketball operations and former star for the Detroit Pistons, Joe Dumars, said the league has communicated to its players and teams that “we are really emphasizing that this is an 82-game season” and wants the players to play as long as they’re healthy.
Joe Dumars #4, Shooting Guard for the Detroit Pistons prepares to make a free throw during the NBA Midwest Division basketball game against the Denver Nuggets on 6th March 1992 at the McNichols Sports Arena, Denver, Colorado, United States. The Pistons won the game 106 – 91. (Photo by Tim DeFrisco/Allsport/Getty Images)
Chiefs Beat Broncos
The Kansas City Chiefs took down the Denver Broncos…19 to 8. Travis Kelce caught nine passes for 124 yards…and yes…Taylor Swift was there. We saw plenty of shots with her and Brittany Mahomes last night. Barf.
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – OCTOBER 12: Lyndsay Bell, Brittany Mahomes and Taylor Swift celebrate a touchdown by the Kansas City Chiefs against the Denver Broncos during the second quarter at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on October 12, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – OCTOBER 12: Lyndsay Bell, Brittany Mahomes and Taylor Swift celebrate a touchdown by the Kansas City Chiefs against the Denver Broncos during the second quarter at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on October 12, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Jets Vs. Eagles On Sunday
This Sunday…the Jets go against the Eagles at Met Life at 4:25 PM (EST). The Jets come into the game at 2 and 3. The Eagles are 5 and 0.
DENVER, COLORADO – OCTOBER 08: Zach Wilson #2 of the New York Jets throws a pass to Breece Hall #20 in the third quarter against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field At Mile High on October 08, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)Sunday
Giants Vs. Bills On Sunday Night
The Giants (1 and 4) play the Bills (3 and 2) in Buffalo on Sunday Night Football at 8:25 PM (EST).
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – OCTOBER 08: Daniel Jones #8 of the New York Giants looks to pass against the Miami Dolphins during the second quarter at Hard Rock Stadium on October 08, 2023 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
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