Davey Mac here with another Sports Report and, today, we’ve got to start with some somber news.
Legendary boxing referee Mills Lane died yesterday. He was 85.
Undated: Referee Mills Lane checks on a downed boxer. Credit: Ken Levine /Allsport
Lane worked many famous and sometimes infamous boxing matches…including the infamous match where Mike Tyson bit Evander Holyfield’s ear off. He also worked his fair share of championship matches as well.
28 Jun 1997: Referee Mills Lane looks on as Evander Holyfield points to his bleeding ear after Tyson bit him twice in the third round of their heavyweight title fight at the MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas, Nevada. Holyfield won the fight when Lane disqualified Tyson. Mandatory Credit: Jed Jacobsohn /Allsport
Lane was also the main referee in MTV’s claymation boxing series, Celebrity Death Match. And, Mills had his own court show called Judge Mills Lane. In other words, Lane achieved transcendent pop culture success that few sports refs achieve.
12 Jul 1997: Referee Mills Lane (left) steps in to break up Henry Akinwande of Great Britain and Lennox Lewis of Great Britain during the WBC Heavyweight Championship at Lake Tahoe in Nevada, USA. Lewis retained the WBC Heavyweight Championship when Akinwande was disqualified for holding in the fifth round. Mandatory Credit: John Gichigi /Allsport
In other words, Mills lane was a true original. With the diminutive stature and bald head and one-of-a-kind voice, he may be the most famous referee in Sports history. I mean…think about it…how many REALLY famous refs or umpires or officials are even out there? Mills Lane is THE man when it comes to reffing! I’m Davey Mac…that’s my two cents!
1991: Boxing referee Mills Lane tends to a boxerMandatory Credit: Ken Levine /Allsport
Coming up on today’s Davey Mac Sports Report:
- Judge re-signs with Yankees
- Knicks dominate Atlanta
- Nets take down Charlotte
- Sixers play Friday
- Rangers beat Las Vegas
- Flyers fall to Capitals
- Devils play Friday
- Raiders Vs. Rams on TNF
Judge Re-Signs With Yankees
The New York Yankees have re-signed Aaron Judge to a nine-year contract worth $360 million. Meaning Aaron Judge will probably retire in pinstripes and that’s awesome. Not only has this guy hit 62 home runs and won the MVP…let’s not forget the 52 homers in his first full season and winning Rookie Of The Year. Plus, the All Star games and the Judge’s Chambers section in Yankee Stadium…I mean they LITERALLY have a part of the Stadium dedicated to Judge…so they HAD to do this. But, give Hal Steinbrenner some credit for opening up the wallet for Judge. Now let’s get pitcher Carlos Rodon and get really nuts!
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 08: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees takes the field prior to the start of Game Three of the American League Division Series against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium on October 08, 2018 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Knicks Dominate Atlanta
The Knicks looked impressive last night as the Knicks crushed the Hawks…113 to 89. Julius Randle had a great game for the Knicks as Julius had 34 points and 17 rebounds. Quentin Grimes added 23 points. The Knicks have won two in a row and are now 12 and 13.
Julius Randle #30 of the New York Knicks (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Nets Take Down Charlotte
The Nets defeated the Hornets…122 to 116. Kyrie Irving played well for Brooklyn. Kyrie had 33 points, 9 assists, and 4 blocks in the win. The Nets improve to 14 and 12.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 01: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets brings the ball up the court during the fourth quarter of the game against the Chicago Bulls at Barclays Center on November 01, 2022 in New York City. 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 Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
Sixers Play Friday
The 76’ers were off. They next play on Friday when they go against the Lakers.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 28: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts after their 105-103 win over the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on October 28, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Rangers Beat Las Vega
The Rangers dominated the Golden Knights last night…5 to 1. Mika Zibanejad had two goals and an assist for the Rangers in their victory.
Mika Zibanejad #93 of the New York Rangers (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Flyers Fall To Capitals
The Flyers fell to the Capitals…4 to 1. The Flyers are now 9-13-5 for the season.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JANUARY 30: Gritty, the Philadelphia Flyers mascot flips into a ball pit during the game between the Philadelphia Flyers and the New York Islanders at Wells Fargo Center on January 30, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
Devils Play Friday
The red-hot Devils were inactive last night. They next play on Friday when they face the Islanders.
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – OCTOBER 15: Jack Hughes #86 of the New Jersey Devils celebrates his goal at 17:58 of the second period against the Chicago Blackhawks at the Prudential Center on October 15, 2021 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Brittney Griner Freed From Russian Prison
Breaking news—women’s basketball star Brittney Griner has been released from a Russian prison and is on her way back to the United States. According to CBS News, Griner will be exchanged for Russian prisoner Viktor Bout. CBS News is also reporting that American prisoner Paul Whelan has not been released by Russia.
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – AUGUST 08: Brittney Griner #15 of United States poses for a selfie with fans after defeating Spain in the women’s basketball game on Day 3 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Youth Arena on August 8, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Raiders Vs. Rams On 'TNF'
Week 14 of the NFL season begins this evening on Thursday Night Football as we’ve got the (5 and 7) Raiders taking on the (3 and 9) Rams in L.A. Not a great game but at least something’s on!
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 20: Aaron Donald #99 of the Los Angeles Rams leads the team out to the field prior to facing the New York Jets at SoFi Stadium on December 20, 2020 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
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