Good morning, Sports fans! Davey Mac here with a new Sports Report for ya! We’ve got a new World Series champion, NBA and NHL scores, and a preview of tonight’s NFL matchup! But first!
Legendary and controversial Indiana University basketball coach Bobby Knight died yesterday. He was 83. Knight led Indiana to three National Championships and his 1975 Hoosiers squad is the last team to go undefeated and win the Championship.
Bobby Knight coach for Indiana University mens basketball cuts down the nets to celebrate a big victory. (Photo by Getty Images)
He also was controversial in nature…and was eventually let go by Indiana University following a physical confrontation with a player. It was this intensity yet edgy nature that led to Knight being the inspiration for Gene Hackman’s character in the film Hoosiers. Knight himself was also featured in the movie Anger Management, starring Jack Nicholson and Adam Sandler, in a fun cameo.
26 Jan 1994: Indiana Hoosiers head coach Bob Knight looks on during a game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Indiana won the game, 78-66. Mandatory Credit: Gary Mook /Allsport
Knight’s basketball legacy is pretty sterling. Not only is he considered to be one of the greatest coaches of all time…but his protégé Mike Krzyzewski (who played for Knight at Army) went on to win 5 National Championships.
NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 15: Head coach Mike Krzyzewski of the Duke Blue Devils hugs Bob Knight after winning his 903rd game and passing him to become the all-time winningest coach in Men’s Division 1 Basketball during the 2011 State Farm Champions Classic at Madison Square Garden on November 15, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
All in all…it was a legendary career for Knight…who had his up’s and down’s…but his success on the court is inarguable. Check out 9 Times Bobby Knight Caused A Stir below followed by the Scoreboard!
5 Mar 1999: Coach Bob Knight of the Indiana Hoosiers signals from the side during a Big Ten Conference game against the Illinois Fighting Illini at the United Center in Chigago, Illinois. The Fighting Illini defeated the Hoosiers 82-66. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Daniel /Allsport
Texas Rangers Win The World Series
Now on to the Scoreboard! Let’s start with baseball…where the Texas Rangers won their first World Series in franchise history last night…as Texas shut out the Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 5…5 to nothing…to take the Series, 4 games to 1. Texas shortstop Corey Seager was named the World Series MVP. Texas becomes just the third team in MLB history (1969 Mets and 1914 Boston Braves) to win the World Series just two years after losing a 100 games. Amazing!
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – NOVEMBER 01: Corey Seager #5 of the Texas Rangers celebrates after the Texas Rangers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-0 in Game Five to win the World Series at Chase Field on November 01, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Knicks Lose To Cavs
Over to basketball…as the Knicks lost to the Cavaliers last night…95 to 89. Despite 24 points from Jalen Brunson…Donovan Mitchell (30 points and 6 rebounds) and Cleveland had too much last night…the Knicks drop to 2 and 3. The Cavs are now 2 and 3.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 01: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives to the net against Donte DiVincenzo #0 of the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on November 01, 2023 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
Nets Cuts Down Heat
The Nets took down the Heat…109 to 105. Mikal Bridges had 21 points and 7 rebounds for Brooklyn in the win. The Nets are now 2 and 2 for the year.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 25: Mikal Bridges #1 of the Brooklyn Nets (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
76'ers Vs. Toronto Tonight
The 76’ers were off yesterday. This evening the Sixers play the Raptors in Philly. The Sixers are 2 and 1.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – OCTOBER 29: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts during the first quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Wells Fargo Center on October 29, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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 Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
Flyers Lose To Buffalo
On to hockey. The Flyers fell to the Sabres last night…5 to 2. Philly is now 4-5-1 for the season.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 01: Owen Power #25 of the Buffalo Sabres reacts after scoring during the third period against the Philadelphia Flyers at the Wells Fargo Center on November 01, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
Hockey Tonight: Devils Vs. Wild
The Devils and Rangers were inactive. Tonight the Devils face the Wild in Minnesota. The Devils are 5-2-1.
EDMONTON, CANADA – OCTOBER 26: Jonathan Quick #32 of the New York Rangers celebrates his shut out against the Edmonton Oilers with Erik Gustafsson #56 on October 26, 2023 at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Lawrence Scott/Getty Images)
Rangers Vs. 'Canes
The Rangers play the Hurricanes in Madison Square Garden. The Rangers are 7-2-0.
EDMONTON, CANADA – OCTOBER 26: Jonathan Quick #32 of the New York Rangers celebrates his shut out against the Edmonton Oilers with Erik Gustafsson #56 on October 26, 2023 at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Lawrence Scott/Getty Images)
Steelers Vs. Titans on 'TNF'
Football. Tonight kicks off Week 9 of the NFL season. You’ve got the Titans (3 and 4) taking on the Steelers (4 and 3) in Pittsburgh on Thursday Night Football (on Prime Video). Get your picks in!
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – SEPTEMBER 24: Head coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers yells to his players during a break in the first quarter of their game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on September 24, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Steelers defeated the Raiders 23-18. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
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