Good morning, Sports fans! Davey Mac here with a new Sports Report for ya! NHL MVP is announced! Update on Saquon Barkley! Baseball and basketball and more! But first!
Who else remembers Football Follies as created by NFL Films? When I was a kid, I would rent this at the local video store every Saturday (along with WrestleMania III). There was nothing better for fans of sports and comedy. Hell, they often had legendary Looney Tunes voiceover artist Mel Blanc doing a ton of the narration!
6 Sep 1998: General view of NFL Films cameraman shooting the action during a game between the New York Jets and the San Francisco 49ers at 3Com Park in San Francisco, California. The 49ers defeated the Jets 36-30.
Created by Ed Sabol and further evolved by his son Steve Sabol…these funny football videos made the game so a little lighter yet still entertaining..as they filled the screen with hysterical bloopers.
NEW YORK – APRIL 19: (L-R) NFL filmmaker Steve Sabol, “Meet The Press” host Tim Russert and NFL filmmaker Ed Sabol attend the 25th Annual Sports Emmy Awards April 19, 2004 in New York City. (Photo by Peter Kramer/Getty Images)
NFL Films was always known to getting the best and most high quality behind-the-scenes looks at the game at the professional level. They were the first to mic up players and coaches…and made great advancements in capturing the essence of football.
24 Oct 1993: A cameraman films linebacker Darryl Talley of the Buffalo Bills prior to the Buffalo Bills versus New York Jets game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Bills won 19-10. Mandatory Credit: Scott Halleran /Allsport
Both Ed and Steve Sabol have been enshrined in the Football Hall of Fame as a result of their fantastic work. Check out The Best of Football Follies below! BAM!
CANTON, OH – AUGUST 6: NFL Films creator Ed Sabol and Ed’s son Steve Sabol unveil Sabol’s bust at the Enshrinement Ceremony on August 6, 2011 in Canton, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
Mets Lose Again---Now 8 Games Under .500
They’re feeling the heat at Citi Field…as the Mets lost last night to the Brewers…2 to 1…as the Mets drop to a season-low eight games under .500 at 35 and 43. The Mets have lost seven of their last ten games and both manager Buck Showalter and general manager Billy Eppler’s futures may be uncertain as the Mets have the highest payroll in baseball (at nearly $500 million this year once luxury taxes are added in).
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 26: Tommy Pham #28 of the New York Mets reacts after striking out to end the fourth inning as catcher William Contreras #24 of the Milwaukee Brewers throws the ball at Citi Field on June 26, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
Yankees Vs. A's Tonight
The Yankees and Phillies were inactive. Tonight the Yankees take on the A’s in Oakland (9:40 EST is the first pitch). The Yanks are currently 43 and 35.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: Anthony Rizzo #48 of the New York Yankees hits a foul ball during the sixth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Yankee Stadium on June 06, 2023 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Phillies Vs. Cubs
The Phillies face the Cubs at Wrigley Field (8 EST). The Phils come in to the game 40 and 37.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JUNE 25: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies bats during the first inning against the New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park on June 25, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
Knicks Release Rose
The New York Knicks are not picking up veteran point guard Derrick Rose’s $15.6 million team option for next season…no surprise there. While Rose was a positive veteran on the team and a good player…his minutes were drastically down this year and you can use that fifteen million dollars in better ways.
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – NOVEMBER 20: Derrick Rose #4 of the New York Knicks handles the ball during the first half of the NBA game at Footprint Center on November 20, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
McDavid Wants 3rd MVP
The Edmonton Oilers’ Connor McDavid won the Hart Trophy yesterday…capturing his third MVP award in his career. McDavid had 64 goals, 89 assists, and 153 points this season.
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – JUNE 26: Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers poses with the Hart Trophy during the 2023 NHL Awards at Bridgestone Arena on June 26, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Saquon Spotted In Norrth Jersey
Possible good news, Giants fans! According to reports, Saquon Barkley and Daniel Jones were spotted at a North Jersey high school where they met with kids at a local All Star game. Pretty cool…and maybe this means Saquon is coming back!
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 26: Daniel Jones #8 of the New York Giants hands the ball off to Saquon Barkley #26 of the New York Giants during the first quarter in the game against Atlanta Falcons at MetLife Stadium on September 26, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
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