Good morning, Sports fans and athletics appreciators! Davey Mac back from vacation with an all-new, action-packed Sports Report for ya! We’ve got the baseball, basketball, and football in today’s edition! But first!
Ladies and gentleman…America’s greatest athlete, Joey Chestnut, has done it again. The legendary competitive eater won Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest again yesterday…for the 16th time!
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 04: Women’s winner Miki Sudo (L) and men’s winner Joey Chestnut (R) pose after coming in first place during the 2023 Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest on July 4, 2023 at Coney Island in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The annual contest, which began in 1972, draws thousands of spectators to Nathan’s Famous located on Surf Avenue. (Photo by Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images)
He ate 62 hot dogs in 10 minutes. His record though is 76. But still….after a two-hour weather delay…Joey captured number 16…tying him with Ric Flair and John Cena who have 16 world titles each as well (albeit in wrestling). Let’s face it…when it comes to eating…Joey Chestnut puts on a show!
This Joey Chestnut intro is ELECTRIC ⚡ pic.twitter.com/vAMwemBY49
— ESPN (@espn) July 4, 2023
Sixteen championships puts Chestnut ahead of Tom Brady, Yogi Berra, and Bill Russell…all of whom are the greatest winners in their respective sports.
Not even a weather delay can stop Joey Chestnut 😤
— ESPN (@espn) July 4, 2023
He downs 62 hot dogs to claim his 16th Mustard Belt 🏆 pic.twitter.com/PbcOkt1gVc
Congratulations, Joey! July 4th belongs to America…and YOU! You’re the greatest of all time! I’m Davey Mac…that’s my two cents!
Joey Chestnut has no plans of slowing down‼️ pic.twitter.com/xH0JRGqoBi
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) July 4, 2023
Yanks Take Down O's On July 4th
The Yankees got a July 4th win yesterday as the Yanks beat the Orioles…8 to 4. Gleyber Torres slugged his 13th home run of the season for the Yanks…Jose Trevino added his fourth homer…as the Yankees move to ten games over .500 at 48 and 38.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 04: Gleyber Torres #25 of the New York Yankees hits a two run home run in the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium on July 4, 2023 in Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
Mets Defeat D-Backs
The Mets defeated the Diamondbacks…8 to 5. Starling Marte, Brandon Nimmo, Francisco Alvarez all hit homers for the Mets in their win…as the Mets improve to 39 and 46.
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – JULY 04: Starling Marte #6 of the New York Mets celebrates with Jeff McNeil #1 and Francisco Lindor #12 after hitting a three run home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the fourth inning at Chase Field on July 04, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)
Phils Outduel Rays
The Phillies took down the Rays…3 to 1…behind excellent pitching from Phillies starter Aaron Nola…who picked up the win. The Phillies are now 45 and 39 for the season.
ST PETERSBURG, FL – JULY 4: Aaron Nola #27 of the Philadelphia Phillies delivers a pitch during the fifth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on July 4, 2023 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)
Knicks Making Roster Changes
The Knicks have agreed to a four-year, $50 million contract with now-former Warriors guard Donte DiVincenzo…reuniting him with former Villanova teammates (and National Champions) Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart. Meanwhile, the Knicks are also trading forward Obi Toppin to the Indiana Pacers for two future second-round picks.
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 26: Donte DiVincenzo #0 of the Golden State Warriors shoots the ball against the Sacramento Kings during the second half of Game Five of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs at Golden 1 Center on April 26, 2023 in Sacramento, California. 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
NFL Suspends Players For Gambling
Isaiah Rodgers and Rashod Berry of the Indianapolis Colts and free agent Demetrius Taylor have been suspended for the upcoming NFL season for betting on NFL games last year. The Colts subsequently waived Rodgers and Berry as a result of their suspensions. The NFL said last week that it planned to reinforce its gambling policy to players.
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – DECEMBER 26: Isaiah Rodgers Sr. #34 of the Indianapolis Colts warms up prior to playing the Los Angeles Chargers at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 26, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
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