Good morning, Sports fans! It’s Davey Mac here with another action-packed Sports Report for ya! The baseball, the basketball, the hockey…all in the Report today! But first!
The NFL has announced that the New York Jets will take on the Miami Dolphins in the first-ever Black Friday Game!
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – JANUARY 08: Running back Michael Carter #32 of the New York Jets during their game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on January 08, 2023 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images)
The date of the game itself is Friday, November 24th, and while some folks will be at the mall trying to get the best deals…others will be watching Black Friday football!
FLORHAM PARK, NEW JERSEY – APRIL 26: New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers poses with a jersey during an introductory press conference at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center on April 26, 2023 in Florham Park, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
You’ll get a great quarterback matchup between newly-acquired Jet Aaron Rodgers and the promising-but-sometimes-injured Tua Tagovailoa.
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 19: Tua Tagovailoa #1 of the Miami Dolphins looks to make a pass play against the New York Jets in the third quarter at Hard Rock Stadium on December 19, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)
Jets coach Robert Saleh has a lot to prove this year as the acquisition of Rodgers has a lot of Jets fans thinking Super Bowl or Bust.
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – JANUARY 08: Head coach Robert Saleh of the New York Jets looks on during the second half against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on January 08, 2023 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images)
In any event….this could be fun! Enjoy the inaugural Black Friday Game this year, football fans! BAM!
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – JANUARY 08: Running back Michael Carter #32 of the New York Jets during their game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on January 08, 2023 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images)
Devils Destroyed By 'Canes
The Devils were crushed last night in Game 4 of their semifinal series with the Hurricanes…6 to 1. The Devils actually got out to a one to nothing lead before Carolina scored five goals in the second period and that was that. The Devils now trail the ‘Canes 3 games to 1 in the series…with Game 5 on Thursday.
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – MAY 09: Jesper Fast #71 of the Carolina Hurricanes celebrates a second period goal by Brent Burns #8 of the Carolina Hurricanes against Vitek Vanecek #41 of the New Jersey Devils in Game Four of the Second Round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Prudential Center on May 09, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Stars Defeat Kraken
Meanwhile, the Stars beat the Kraken…6 to 3. That series is now all tied up at two games apiece.
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – MAY 09: Roope Hintz #24 of the Dallas Stars scores against Philipp Grubauer #31 of the Seattle Kraken during the second period in Game Four of the Second Round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Climate Pledge Arena on May 09, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
Sixers Take Down Celtics
The 76’ers took down the Celtics in Game 5 of their series…115 to 103…as Philly now goes up 3 games to 2. Sixer center Joel Embiid had 33 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 blocks in the game…as the Sixers are now a game away from going to the Eastern Conference Finals. Game 6 is Thursday on Philly.
MASSACHUSETTS – MAY 09: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers dribbles against Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics during the first quarter of game five of the Eastern Conference Second Round Playoffs at TD Garden on May 09, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
Knicks Attempt To Avoid Elimination Tonight
TONIGHT…it’s do-or-die for the Knicks…as they take on the Miami Heat this evening in the Garden. The Knicks trail the Heat 3 games to 1 in the series…so obviously a win tonight it imperative.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 30: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks leads the off offense in the second half against the Miami Heat during game one of the Eastern Conference Semifinals at Madison Square Garden on April 30, 2023 in New York City. The Miami Heat defeated the New York Knicks 108-101. 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 Elsa/Getty Images)
Yanks Dominate A's
The Yankees brought out the bats last night as the Yanks dominated the A’s…10 to 5. Gleyber Torres slugged his 6th home run of the year for the Yankees…who improve to 20 and 17.
BRONX, NEW YORK – MAY 09: Gleyber Torres #25 of the New York Yankees celebrates after hitting a two-run home run in the fifth inning against the Oakland Athletics at Yankee Stadium on May 09, 2023 in Bronx, New York. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
Mets Lose To Reds
The Mets lost to the Reds…7 to 6. It’s the Mets’ 12th loss in 15 games…as they now drop to 17 and 19.
CINCINNATI, OHIO – MAY 09: Stephen Nogosek #85 of the New York Mets reacts after hitting Luke Maile #22 of the Cincinnati Reds with a pitch in the fifth inning at Great American Ball Park on May 09, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
Phils Take Down Toronto
The Phillies beat the Blue Jays…8 to 4. The Phils improve to 17 and 19 for the season.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – MAY 09: Edmundo Sosa #33 of the Philadelphia Phillies hits a two-RBI single during the sixth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Citizens Bank Park on May 09, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
Hamlin To Donate Money
The Buffalo Bills’ Damar Hamlin will donate the roughly $10 million sent to him by fans (following his on-field cardiac arrest) to charity.
ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 13: Damar Hamlin #3 of the Buffalo Bills gestures towards the crowd during the third quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Highmark Stadium on November 13, 2022 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Isaiah Vazquez/Getty Images)
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