Good morning, Sports fans! Davey Mac here with your final Sports Report of the week! Yankees give an update on Gerrit Cole! Jalen Brunson has a monster game for the Knicks! Devils dominate on the ice! But first…
…As reported by ESPN, Saquon Barkley was introduced as an Eagle yesterday in Philly. Saquon thanked the Giants fans for supporting him…and admitted his exit wasn’t very smooth. “The Giants fans that were hurt about me leaving, I’ve got nothing but respect for all those guys and all those ladies…I don’t really think I handled it the right way on social media. I think I could have given a proper goodbye. Once I announced, everything kind of got hectic…But I’m forever grateful for the Giants fans, I’m so thankful for them.”
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – DECEMBER 11: Saquon Barkley #26 of the New York Giants takes the field prior to the game against the Green Bay Packers during the first quarter in the game at MetLife Stadium on December 11, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Saquon signed with the Eagles for a three-year, $37.5 million deal. Saquon has garnered 7,200 all-purpose yards in six seasons with the Giants and went to two Pro Bowls.
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – JANUARY 07: Saquon Barkley #26 of the New York Giants runs the ball after a catch during the second quarter in the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at MetLife Stadium on January 07, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
In all honesty…I wish nothing but the best for Saquon (unless the Eagles are playing the Giants). He’s always been a class act and gutsy football player. Best of luck in Philly, Saquon! Now on to the rest of the Sports Report!
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – DECEMBER 11: Saquon Barkley #26 of the New York Giants warms up prior to the game against the Green Bay Packers at MetLife Stadium on December 11, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Brunson Scores 45 In Knicks Win
Let’s start with basketball…as the Knicks took down the Trail Blazers last night…105 to 93…behind 45 points from Jalen Brunson. Pretty amazing scene as the fans in Portland were chanting “M-V-P” for Brunson (a visiting player). Jalen also had 4 assists, a steal and a block in the game…as the Knicks improve to 39 and 27.
(Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 10: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks
Meanwhile, the 76’ers lost to the Bucks last night…114 to 105…as Giannis had 32 points and 11 rebounds for Milwaukee. The Sixers fall to 36 and 30.
The Nets were off. They play the Pacers in Indiana on Saturday.
(Photo by Mike Lawrie/Getty Images)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 05: Mikal Bridges #1 of the Brooklyn Nets warms up before the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Barclays Center on March 05, 2024 in New York City.
Devils Dominate Stars
Hockey. The Devils beat the Stars last night…6 to 2. Chris Tierney and Timo Meier each had a goal and an assist in the victory.
(Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 11: Chris Tierney #11 of the New Jersey Devils
The Rangers lost to the Lightning…6 to 3.
The Flyers fell to the Maple Leafs…6 to 2.
(Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – MARCH 14: Matthew Knies #23 of the Toronto Maple Leafs shoots and scores past Felix Sandstrom #32 of the Philadelphia Flyers during the third period at the Wells Fargo Center on March 14, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Gerrit Cole Won't Need Surgery...Yet
Lastly…baseball. Yankee fans got some positive news yesterday…ace Gerrit Cole was informed he will not need Tommy John surgery, at least for now, after visiting doctors in L.A. Cole has been advised to rest and undergo noninvasive treatment, and will be shut down for at least a month. The last time Cole was on the Injured List was 2016. He has made at least 30 starts in every full season since 2017.
(Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)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.
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