Good morning, Sports fans! It’s your buddy Davey Mac here and we’ve got a big-time Sports Report for ya! Updates on the Knicks and Nets and Sixers! MLB Spring Training is back! Daniel Jones news! But first!
Did you see what happened to YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul. The younger brother of Logan took on Tommy Fury in his seventh professional fight over the weekend.
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – FEBRUARY 26: Tommy Fury punches Jake Paul during the Cruiserweight Title fight between Jake Paul and Tommy Fury at the Diriyah Arena on February 26, 2023 in RIYADH, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)
Fury, the younger brother of boxing heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, came out swinging and defeated Paul in a split decision. Fury landed several punches to Paul’s face…and looked good.
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – FEBRUARY 26: Tommy Fury punches Jake Paul during the Cruiserweight Title fight between Jake Paul and Tommy Fury at the Diriyah Arena on February 26, 2023 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)
While Paul didn’t look terrible…this definitely is a setback to his boxing career. Paul looked like he had no answers for Fury…and seemed frustrated at the way the match was going.
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – FEBRUARY 26: Jake Paul looks on between rounds during the Cruiserweight Title fight between Jake Paul and Tommy Fury at the Diriyah Arena on February 26, 2023 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)
The biggest question is…will this be the end of Jake Paul’s boxing career? Or will he continue to get in the ring despite losing his first match? Could we see Paul-Fury II…or now that he’s lost…will anyone care about Jake Paul in boxing any more? Time will tell!
Coming up on today’s Davey Mac Sports Report:
- Nets lose to Hawks
- Knicks play first-place Celtics tonight
- 76’ers take on Miami
- Rangers defeat Kings
- Baseball Spring Training is here…Yanks win
- Mets defeat Washington
- Phils get past Minnesota
Nets Lose To Atlanta
Let’s start with basketball…as the Brooklyn Nets lost to the Atlanta Hawks yesterday…129 to 127. Atlanta’s Trae Young had 34 points and 8 assists for the Hawks in their win. The Nets have lost two in a row and drop to 34 and 26. They’re still fifth in the Eastern Conference but the Knicks now are nipping at their heels.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 26: Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks shoots the ball against Mikal Bridges #1 of the Brooklyn Nets during the fourth quarter at State Farm Arena on February 26, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Knicks Play 1st Place Celtics Tonight
The Knicks have won five games in a row and eight of their last ten and, at 35 and 27, are right behind the Nets for that 5th spot in the East. The Knicks have a big game tonight as they take on the first-place Boston Celtics at Madison Square Garden. Tipoff time is 7:30.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 25: Julius Randle #30 of the New York Knicks celebrates with Immanuel Quickley #5 after making a basket in the second half against the New Orleans Pelicans at Madison Square Garden on February 25, 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. New York Knicks defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 128-106 (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
76'ers Play Miami
Meanwhile, the 76’ers take on the Heat in Philadelphia. The Sixers have won seven of their last ten games and…at 39 and 20…are in third place in the East.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – FEBRUARY 23: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers dunks during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at Wells Fargo Center on February 23, 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)
Rangers Beat L.A.
The Rangers beat the Kings yesterday…5 to 2. The Rangers’ Vincent Trocheck had two goals and an assist in the victory.
The Devils and Flyers were inactive. Both teams next play on Wednesday evening.
Vincent Trocheck #16 of the New York Rangers (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
MLB Spring Training: Yankees Win Twice
We had some Major League Baseball Spring Training action over the weekend. The Yankees won both of their games as they had two split-squad matchups yesterday. One Yankee team beat the Braves…7 to nothing. The other Yanks’ squad defeated the Blue Jays…9 to 5.
TAMPA, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 22: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait during media day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 22, 2023 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Mets Defeat Nats
Meanwhile, the Mets took down the Nationals…6 to 3.
PORT ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 23: Manager Buck Showalter #11 of the New York Mets poses for a portrait at Clover Park on February 23, 2023 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Phils Outscore Minnesota
The Phillies got past the Twins…10 to 8.
PHILADELPHIA, PA – AUGUST 25: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates after a two run home run in the fifth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Citizens Bank Park on August 25, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images)
Daniel Jones $45 mil Request Is "Real"
According to EPSN’s Jeremy Fowler, the $45 million a year salary that Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is asking for is, in fact, “real.” Experts are saying that Jones and the Giants negotiations have gotten off to a much “bumpier” start than was expected.
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – OCTOBER 06: Daniel Jones #8 of the New York Giants throws a pass against the Minnesota Vikings during the first quarter in the game at MetLife Stadium on October 06, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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