Good morning, Sports fans! Davey Mac back with another Sports Report for ya where we’re concentrating on the big three: MLB, NBA, and the NFL. But first!
It was 34 years ago (yesterday) that Bo Jackson signed a contract to play for the Kansas City Royals…a short time after he won the Heisman Trophy (when attending Auburn) for being the best player in College Football!
Bo Jackson #34, Running Back for the University of Auburn Tigers runs the ball during the NCAA Southeastern Conference college football game against the Florida State Seminoles on 12 October 1985 at the Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Alabama, United States. The Tigers won the game 59 – 27. (Photo by Damien Strohmeyer/Allsport/Getty Images)
Jackson would quickly become one of the most dynamic players in baseball…making the All Star Team in 1989…and putting on a ton of highlights. He won the All Star Game MVP in that same year. Bo had power, speed, a great arm, and could get to any ball.
KANSAS CITY ROYALS OUTFIELDER BO JACKSON MAKES AN OUTSTRETCHED CATCH DURING THE ROYALS GAME. MANDATORY CREDIT: JONATHAN DANIEL/ALLSPORT US
But, that’s not all. Bo then signed with the Raiders in the NFL where, in 1989, he averaged 5.5 yards as a stellar running back and made the Pro Bowl (in 1990). Totally amazing.
30 Oct 1988: Running back Bo Jackson of the Los Angeles Raiders moves the ball during a game against the Kansas City Chiefs at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, California. The Raiders won the game, 17-10.
So we’re asking YOU…is Bo Jackson the greatest American athlete of all time? In our opinion…the answer is a resounding YES! Let us know what you think on our Twitter or Facebook pages! BOOM!
KANSAS CITY, MO – 1990: Bo Jackson #16 of the Kansas City Royals stands ready at the plate during a game in the 1990 season at Royals Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
Yanks Defeat Seattle
The Yankees beat the Mariners last night…4 to 2…to get their second game in a row. Yankee starter Jhony Brito looked great as he threw five and two-thirds innings and gave up no runs…Brito gets the win. Anthony Volpe hit his 10th home run of his rookie season…and outfielder Billy McKinney slugged his third homer for the Yanks…who improve to 41 and 33.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 21: Jhony Brito #76 of the New York Yankees throws a pitch during the sixth inning of the game against the Seattle Mariners at Yankee Stadium on June 21, 2023 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
Mets Fall To Houston
The Mets lost to the Astros…10 to 8. Despite Pete Alonso crushing his 23rd homer of the year…the Mets were still out-hit by Houston. Met reliever Dominic Leone gave up four runs in his appearance…and that was that. The Mets fall to 34 and 40 for the season.
HOUSTON, TEXAS – JUNE 21: Corey Julks #9 of the Houston Astros scores ahead of nOmar Narvaez #2 of the New York Mets on a bunt hit by Martin Maldonado #15 of the Houston Astros during the seventh inning at Minute Maid Park on June 21, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
Phillies Game Postponed
The Phillies game against the Braves was postponed due to rain. The makeup date for that game is September 11th.
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 18: Kyle Schwarber #12 of the Philadelphia Phillies hits a lead-off solo home run against the Oakland Athletics in the top of the first inning at RingCentral Coliseum on June 18, 2023 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
Big Three-Team Trade In The NBA
The Boston Celtics, Washington Wizards and Memphis Grizzlies agreed to a three-team trade late Wednesday night that sent center Kristaps Porzingis to the Celtics, guard Marcus Smart to the Grizzlies and guard Tyus Jones to the Wizards. The Celtics are also sending forward Danilo Gallinari and center Mike Muscala to Washington as part of the deal…and there will be an exchange of draft picks as well.
WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 28: Kristaps Porzingis #6 of the Washington Wizards dunks against the Boston Celtics during the second half at Capital One Arena on March 28, 2023 in Washington, DC. 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 Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
NFL To Crack Down On Gambling By Players
The NFL wants to crack down on it’s players gambling and playing fantasy football money leagues. They have just released six “key rules” of their new gambling policy that the NFL wants players to follow:
- Don’t bet on the NFL.
- Don’t gamble at your team facility, while traveling for a road game or staying at a team hotel.
- Don’t have someone bet for you.
- Don’t share team “inside information.”
- Don’t enter a sportsbook during the NFL playing season.
- Don’t play daily fantasy football.
MUNICH, GERMANY – NOVEMBER 13: The NFL logo is painted on the field prior to the NFL match between Seattle Seahawks and Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Allianz Arena on November 13, 2022 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Sebastian Widmann/Getty Images)
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