Good morning, Sports fans. Davey Mac here with the first Sports Report of 2023…and I wish I could bring in the new year with joy…but sadly…we have a serious developing story.
We had a really scary incident on Monday Night Football last night which led to the game getting postponed. And that’s because Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field in the first quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals and is in critical condition.
Hamlin had just tackled receiver Tee Higgins. He hopped back to his feet, then fell straight backwards. CPR was administered for several minutes, before Hamlin was taken by ambulance to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. As of last night, he was in critical condition, but there’s still no word what happened. Hamlin is 24 years old.
At around 10 o’clock, the decision was made not to resume the game…which the Bengals were leading 7 to 3. There’s no word yet on rescheduling or resuming.
The incident was shocking to say the least. Below is footage of the tackle…which seemed routine enough…followed by Hamlin’s collapse and the subsequent reaction. Prayers and well-wishes for Damar Hamlin.
– Davey Mac
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTDhTSLQ6c8
This is sensational from Ryan Clark on Damar Hamlin. Everyone needs to watch this and really listen to what is being saidpic.twitter.com/noL2NNO6NG
— Andrew Steele (@andrewsteeled) January 3, 2023
Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest during a game against the Bengals. Fans gathered outside the UC Medical Center in Cincinnati where the Buffalo Bills safety was taken. #WSJWhatsNow https://t.co/fnHm2aJKV5 pic.twitter.com/5xOodKqGyc
— The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) January 3, 2023
ESPN’s @danorlovsky7 praying for Damar Hamlin on NFL LIVE. Beautiful words of empathy, hope and love.#PrayForDamarHamlin pic.twitter.com/aQ54x3WwLm
— Sports Spectrum (@Sports_Spectrum) January 3, 2023
Home of the @Bengals Paycor Stadium is lit up in blue in solidarity with the @BuffaloBills. Actually, the entire @CityOfCincy is glowing in blue as people pray for #DamarHamlin who remains at UC Medical Center in critical condition. 🙏💙 pic.twitter.com/idITLiP52f
— Kelley King (@WDTNKelleyKing) January 4, 2023
Coming up on today’s Davey Mac Sports Report:
- Knicks crush the Phoenix Suns to get their second straight victory
- Nets win their eleventh in a row
- 76’ers take down New Orleans as Embiid as another monster game
- Rutgers upsets number one-ranked Purdue
- Flyers defeat ducks
- Devils and Rangers inactive last night…Rangers play this evening…Devils play tomorrow
Knicks Eclipse Suns
The Knicks crushed the Phoenix Suns yesterday…102 to 83. Julius Randle led the way for the Knicks with 28 points…point guard Jalen Brunson had 24 points in his return from injury. The Knicks have won two in a row and are 20 and 18 for the season.
Julius Randle #30 of the New York Knicks . (Photo by Tim Heitman/Getty Images)
Nets Destroy Spurs
Meanwhile, the Nets are the hottest team in the NBA as Brooklyn has won eleven in a row…the Nets destroyed the Spurs…139 to 103. Kyrie Irving had 27 points…Kevin Durant added 25…as the Nets are now 25 and 12 all of a sudden.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 02: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets goes up for a layup during the second quarter of the game against the San Antonio Spurs at Barclays Center on January 02, 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)
Sixers Down Pelicans
The 76’ers defeated the Pelicans…120 to 111. Philly’s Joel Embiid had 42 points and 11 rebounds in the Sixers victory. Philadelphia is now 22 and 14.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JANUARY 02: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots a lay up past Jaxson Hayes #10 of the New Orleans Pelicans during the fourth quarter at Wells Fargo Center on January 02, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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 Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
Rutgers Upsets Number One Purdue
Huge story in New Jersey as the Rutgers Scarlet Knights upset the number one ranked team in the nation…Purdue…last night on a buzzer-beater…65 to 64. It’s the second straight season Rutgers has upset top-ranked Purdue. Amazing.
WEST LAFAYETTE, IN – JANUARY 02: Members of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights celebrate late in the second half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Mackey Arena on January 2, 2023 in West Lafayette, Indiana. The Scarlet Knights won 65-64. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
Flyers Freeze Ducks
The Flyers beat the Ducks…4 to 1. The Flyers are now 14-17-7.
Noah Cates #49 of the Philadelphia Flyers (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Rangers Play Tonight
The Rangers were inactive. Tonight the Rangers face the Hurricanes at Madison Square Garden. The Rangers are 20-12-6.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 01: Chris Kreider #20 of the New York Rangers celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the third period against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Madison Square Garden on February 01, 2021 in New York City. The Rangers won 3-1. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Devils Play Thursday
The Devils next play on Thursday when they take on the Red Wings. The Devils are 23-11-3. That’s your Quick Look At Sports!
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – JANUARY 16: Egor Sharangovich #17 of the New Jersey Devils is congratulated by teammates Dmitry Kulikov #70, Jack Hughes #86 and Jesper Boqvist #90 after he scored the game winning goal in overtime against the Boston Bruins at Prudential Center on January 16, 2021 in Newark, New Jersey. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the game is played without fans. The New Jersey Devils defeated the Boston Bruins 2-1. This was the first career NHL goal for Egor Sharangovich of the Devils. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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