Good morning, Sports fans! Davey Mac here with another Sports Report for ya! We’re looking at some disconcerting news for the Yankees…NBA matchups…NHL recap…and an interesting football story. But first…
…A controversial call has ruined what looked to be a thrilling, buzzer-beating victory by Manasquan High School over Camden High School. ‘Squan was down by one point (46 to 45) to Camden with seconds to go in the state semifinals…but Manasquan was able to hit a shot with .6 seconds clearly on the clock. The made basket would have given Manasquan the win. But, for some reason, the refs huddled up after the shot and ruled that it was after the buzzer…meaning Camden had just won the game and their state semifinal matchup.
Manasquan head coach Andrew Bilodeau was deservedly frustrated and said after the game: “They reversed the call. The referee in the C position in the middle signaled ‘basket’s good,’ they huddled up and then 15 kids got screwed in front of 1,000 people. Print that. Print it five times.”
Man…from the all of the footage I’ve seen…both videos and still picture…it is clear that Manasquan’s shot was good. That’s a really bad call…and terrible decision to call off the basket. Game-winning shots are classic moments in time for a sports team and Manasquan was just robbed of an all-time memory. What a shame. I’m Davey Mac…now on to the rest of the Sports Report!
Generic view of a Spalding NBA basketball dropping into the hoop during the FIBA European Basketball Championship on 25 June 1989 at the Dom Sportova in Zagreb, Yugoslavia.
NBA Recap
Staying with basketball…where the 76’ers lost to the Grizzlies last night…115 to 109. Philly drops to 35 and 27…7th in the Eastern Conference.
The Knicks and Nets were inactive. Tonight the Net take on the Pistons in Detroit. Brooklyn is 25 and 37…11th in the East.
The Knicks next play on Friday when they go against the Magic in Madison Square Garden. The Knicks are 36 and 26…5th in the East.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 04: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks reacts late in the fourth quarter against the San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden on January 04, 2023 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 117-114.
Hockey Tonight
Over to hockey. The Devils, Rangers, and Flyers were all off yesterday. This evening the Devils face the Blues at the Prudential Center.
The go against the Panthers in Florida.
The Rangers next play on Saturday.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 27: Chris Kreider #20 of the New York Rangers is congratulated by teammates on the bench after he scored in the first period against the Vegas Golden Knights at Madison Square Garden on January 27, 2023 in New York City. Tonight’s game marks Kreider’s 700th NHL game.
MLB Spring Training
MLB Spring Training. The Yankees lost to the Tampa Bay Rays yesterday…4 to 3. The discouraging part is that Carlos Rodon gave up two home runs in the loss as he has struggled with his velocity this Spring.
The Mets and Astros game was postponed due to rain.
The Phillies were inactive…they play the Rays today.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 01: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates after hitting a two-run home run against the Houston Astros during the first inning in Game Three of the 2022 World Series at Citizens Bank Park on November 01, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Russell Wilson Can Talk To NFL Teams
Football. The Broncos will allow teams to talk to quarterback Russell Wilson. The Broncos will be releasing Wilson on March 13th.
DENVER, COLORADO – SEPTEMBER 18: Russell Wilson #3 of the Denver Broncos looks to throw the ball in the first half of the game against the Houston Texans at Empower Field At Mile High on September 18, 2022 in Denver, Colorado.
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