Good morning, Sports fans! Davey Mac here with an informative and fast-paced Sports Report for ya! We’ve got the baseball, the football, the hockey, and the basketball! And, in fact, that’s where we’ll start…let’s talk some hoops!
Joel Embiid Returning to the Sixers
And that’s because the Philadelphia 76’ers reigning MVP Joel Embiid has finally returned to the team after missing eight weeks due to a serious knee injury. And he was picked up right where he left off.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – APRIL 02: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots between Luguentz Dort #5 and Chet Holmgren #7 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the third quarter at the Wells Fargo Center on April 02, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
In limited action, Embiid still had 24 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists, and 3 steals…wow! The Sixers went out and defeated the Thunder last night…109 to 105…as Philly improved to 41 and 35.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – APRIL 02: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers guards Isaiah Joe #11 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at the Wells Fargo Center on April 02, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
This now makes the Eastern Conference in the NBA very, very interesting. The Boston Celtics and Milwaukee Bucks have been the top two teams in the East…with the New York Knicks also having a great season…and the Cleveland Cavs and Orlando Magic surprising people. But with Embiid back, Philly instantly becomes a contender.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – APRIL 02: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers dribbles during the fourth quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Wells Fargo Center on April 02, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
It should be really interesting to see how the NBA Playoffs play out now. Embiid is a completely dominant force…and could be the guy to lead the Sixers to their first NBA Finals win since 1983. Should be fun! I’m Davey Mac…now on to the rest of the Sports Report!
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – APRIL 02: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers autographs a ball after a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Wells Fargo Center on April 02, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Knicks Lose To Heat--Nets Play Tonight
Basketball. The Knicks lost their third game in a row last night…109 to 99. The Knicks, at 44 and 31, are now 5th in the Eastern Conference with seven games to play in the regular season.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 27: Jimmy Butler #22 of the Miami Heat reacts against the New York Knicks in the second half at Madison Square Garden on January 27, 2024 in New York City. The Knicks defeated the Heat 125-109.
The Nets were inactive. They play the Pacers tonight in Brooklyn.
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.
MLB Recap
Let’s start with baseball…where the Yankees received their first loss of the season as the Yanks were shut out by the Diamondbacks last night…7 to nothing. Nestor Cortes was not sharp as he receives the loss…the Yanks fall to 5 and 1.
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – APRIL 02: Starting pitcher Nestor Cortes #65 of the New York Yankees pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning of the MLB game at Chase Field on April 02, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona.
The Phillies crushed the Reds…9 to 4…behind three home runs from Phillies superstar Bryce Harper…who also had 6 RBI in the game. The Phillies are now 2 and 3.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – APRIL 2: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies looks on after hitting a grand slam in the bottom of the seventh inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Citizens Bank Park on April 2, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The Mets game against the Tigers was rained out. The two teams will make up that game tomorrow and will match up against each tonight at 7 PM. The Mets are 0 and 4.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 02: Pete Alonso #20 of the New York Mets hits a home-run during the eighth inning of the game against the San Francisco Giants at Citi Field on July 02, 2023 in New York City.
Devils Fall To Penguins
Hockey. The Devils lost to the Penguins…6 to 3.
NEWARK, NJ – APRIL 2: Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins scores a goal past Jake Allen #34 of the New Jersey Devils during the third period at the Prudential Center on April 2, 2024 in Newark, New Jersey. The Penguins won 6-3.
The Rangers were off. They face the Devils tonight at Madison Square Garden.
The Flyers play on Friday.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – APRIL 01: Owen Tippett #74 and Morgan Frost #48 of the Philadelphia Flyers react following a goal by Frost during the third period against the New York Islanders at the Wells Fargo Center on April 01, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Chiefs Want Stadium Renovations
Football. Residents of Jackson County, Missouri, resoundingly voted down a sales tax measure that would have helped to fund major renovations to Arrowhead Stadium. The owner of the Chiefs, Clark Hunt, says he will move the Chiefs if the stadium isn’t sufficiently fixed or rebuilt.
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – JANUARY 19: Kansas City Chiefs owner and CEO Clark Hunt celebrates with Patrick Mahomes #15 after defeating the Tennessee Titans in the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium on January 19, 2020 in Kansas City, Missouri. The Chiefs defeated the Titans 35-24.
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