Good morning, Sports fans! Davey Mac back with another action-packed Sports Report for ya! We’ve got baseball and basketball and even…Britney Spears?! It’s nuts! But first!
It was just announced that L.A. Lakers legend Kobe Bryant will grace the cover of NBA 2K24.
Pretty cool. “As we celebrate 25 years of NBA 2K with Kobe Bryant, we commemorate his legacy and the generational impact he has had on the game of basketball,” the President of Visual Concepts said.
LOS ANGELES, CA – MARCH 30: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during a freethrow in the first half against the Houston Rockets at Staples Center on March 30, 2007 in Los Angeles, 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 Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – APRIL 13: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts in the third quarter against the Utah Jazz at Staples Center on April 13, 2016 in Los Angeles, 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 Harry How/Getty Images)
Pretty cool story for Lakers fans and hoops fans alike. I’m Davey Mac…that’s my two cents!
LOS ANGELES, CA – NOVEMBER 19: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers smiles in the fourth quarter during the game against the Chicago Bulls on November 19, 2009 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers won 108-93. 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 Harry How/Getty Images)
Yanks Crushed By O's
The Yankees were destroyed by the Orioles last night…14 to 1. Starter Luis Severino got rocked…as Sevy allowed seven earned runs in 2 and two-thirds innings…he receives the loss. The Yanks drop to 48 and 40 for the season.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 06: Luis Severino #40 of the New York Yankees is pulled from the game by Manager Aaron Boone in the third inning against the Baltimore Orioles during their game at Yankee Stadium on July 6, 2023 in Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
Mets Get 5th In A Row
The Mets won their fifth straight game by dominating the Diamondbacks…9 to nothing. Mets starter Carlos Carrasco was dominant in the win. Pete Alonso and Francisco Lindor homered in the game. The Mets improve to 41 and 46.
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – JULY 06: Pete Alfonso #20 of the New York Mets rounds the bases after hitting a two run home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning at Chase Field on July 06, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)
Phils Beat Rays
The Phillies took down the Rays…3 to 1. Darick Hall homered for the Phillies…who are now 47 and 39.
Darick Hall #24 of the Philadelphia Phillies (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Britney Spears Says She Was Pushed By Wembanyama's People
Insane story here. Britney Spearsclaims she was assaulted by a security guard for San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama, after she tried to approach him at a restaurant. Police are investigating. He also says that Britney was trying to get Victor’s attention by saying, “Excuse me, sir” . . . in a BRITISH ACCENT. And after the slap, she screamed, “This is [effing] America!” Also in the British accent.
UNSPECIFIED LOCATION – UNSPECIFIED DATE: In this handout photo provided by NBCUniversal, Britney Spears is pictured. Spears is the subject of the documentary “I Am Britney Jean” which details her personal and professional life. (Photo by Michelangelo Di Battista/Sony/RCA via Getty Images)
Giants & Saquon Deadline Approaching
The Giants and Saquon Barkley have until July 15th to come to some kind of agreement on a contract or a tender…otherwise the Giants will lose Saquon.
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – NOVEMBER 18: Running back Saquon Barkley #26 of the New York Giants runs the ball to score a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first quarter at MetLife Stadium on November 18, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
Silva & Aldo Inducted Into UFC Hall Of Fame
Anderson Silva and Jose Aldo were inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame on Thursday night at T-Mobile Arena. They headlined a star-studded class that included fan favorite Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone, lighter weight MMA pioneer Jens Pulver and a classic, knockdown, drag-out fight between Robbie Lawler and Rory MacDonald from 2015.
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – APRIL 11: UFC Featherweight Champion Jose Aldo and UFC Middleweight fighter Anderson Silva (L) of Brazil smile during the UFC 212 press conference at Morro da Urca on April 11, 2017 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)
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