“East Side” Dave McDonald here and we’ve got an epic Sports Report to start our day! In today’s Report:
- Paul O’Neill gets number retired
- Yankees beat Blue Jays
- Mets and Phillies slugfest
- Giants defeat Bengals
- Eagles take down Browns
- Jets Vs. Falcons tonight
- Dans White says Brady & Gronk wanted to go to Vegas
- LeBron James and Dwyane Wade to produce new basketball doc for Netflix
- Dennis Rodman wants to go to Russia to help Brittney Griner
Looking at the festivities at Yankee Stadium yesterday…Paul O’Neill was a classic Yankee and a true “Warrior” (as he was affectionately known by Yankee fans). O’Neill came to the Yankees in 1992 in a trade with the Cincinnati Reds. He would go on to play nine seasons for the Yanks…hitting .303 as a Bronx Bomber…making five All Star teams…winning four World Series titles…and becoming a team leader and fan favorite. O’Neill had the fire for baseball that Yankee fans loved. Whether he was attempting to stretch a single into a double with sheer hustle…or taking out his frustrations on the nearest water cooler…O’Neill had PASSION. Something THIS Yankee team is in desperate need of. The Yanks of 2022 could use O’Neill’s sheer competitive spirit and willingness to do anything for a win. He was the ultimate team-mate and a fantastic player on top of it. Congrats to Number 21…the great Paul O’Neill…The Warrior…on his wonderful Yankee honor. He deserves it! Now scroll down for the Sports Report!
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 21: Former New York Yankee Paul O’Neill, 4th from left, poses for a photograph with, from left, former trainer Gene Monahan, former teammates Jorge Posada, Bernie Williams, Mariano Rivera, Tino Martinez and Andy Pettitte during his number retirement ceremony before a game between the Yankees and the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium on August 21, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
Yankees Take Down Blue Jays On Paul O'Neill Day!
The Yanks finally got a win over the Blue Jays on Paul O’Neill Day as the Yanks beat Toronto in a close one…final score…Yankees 4…Blue Jays 2. Nestor Cortes pitched well for the Yanks but the bullpen let up a run late to make the game tied at 2-2. However, in the 7th inning, Andrew Benintendi hit a tie-breaking two-run home run that was the ultimate game-winner. The Yanks improve to 74 and 48…eight games in front of the Blue Jays and Rays for first place in the A.L. East.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 21: Andrew Benintendi #18 of the New York Yankees runs the bases after his seventh inning two run home run against Adam Cimber #90 of the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium on August 21, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
Mets Outslug Phillies
Meanwhile, the Mets and Phillies had a slugfest yesterday in a fun game that saw the Mets come out on top. Final score: Mets 10…Phillies 9. Mark Canha hit two home runs for the Mets and Brando Nimmo also homered in the victory. Edwin Diaz closed it out for the Mets to pick up his 28th save of the season. The Mets are now 79 and 44 and lead the Braves by four games in the N.L. East. The Phillies drop to 66 and 55 but are still in the third and final National League, Wild Card spot.
PHILADELPHIA, PA – AUGUST 21: Mark Canha #19 of the New York Mets hits a three-run home run against the Philadelphia Phillies in the seventh inning at Citizens Bank Park on August 21, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Mets defeated the Phillies 10-9. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
Giants Beat Bengals
Over to football. Where we had some preseason activity last night as the Giants beat the Bengals…25 to 22. Daniel Jones was 14 for 16 for 116 yards and one interception. The Giants are now 2 and 0 in the preseason! Make the parade preparations!
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – AUGUST 21: head coach Brian Daboll of the New York Giants reacts during the second half of a preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals at MetLife Stadium on August 21, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won 25-22. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Eagles Defeat Browns
The Eagles took down the Browns…21 to 20. Eagles QB Gardner Minshew was 14 for 17 for 141 yards. Philly is now 1 and 1.
CLEVELAND, OHIO – AUGUST 21: Running back Kennedy Brooks #49 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs for a gain during the third quarter of a preseason game against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on August 21, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Eagles defeated the Browns 21-20. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
Jets Go Against Falcons Tonight
The Jets take on the Falcons this evening at Met Life Stadium. Check your local listings to watch the game.
PHILADELPHIA, PA – AUGUST 12: Head coach Robert Saleh of the New York Jets looks on as Sauce Gardner #1 reacts behind him against the Philadelphia Eagles in the second half of the preseason game at Lincoln Financial Field on August 12, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Jets defeated the Eagles 24-21. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
Brady & Gronk Could Have Gone To Vegas?
More football news. This is an interesting story. UFC President Dana White says that he was personally involved in trying to get Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski to the Las Vegas Raiders a few years ago when both players were free agents. White says that both Brady and Gronk wanted to go to Vegas…but that head coach Jon Gruden…who originally liked the idea…ultimately decided against it. WOW. What was Gruden thinking? Brady and Gronk would of course go to the Tampa Bay Bucs and win a Super Bowl.
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – DECEMBER 26: Tom Brady #12 and Rob Gronkowski #87 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers react after a touchdown during the third quarter in the game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on December 26, 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
LeBron & D. Wade To Produce Basketball Doc For Netflix
LeBron James and Dwyane Wade will produce a new documentary on the 2008 Redeem Team…which was the United States’ men’s basketball team that was put together to win the gold and restore American dominance in basketball after the U.S. lost in the 2004 Olympics. The Redeem Team doc will debut on Netflix on October 7th.
SAN ANTONIO, TX – JUNE 15: LeBron James #6 and Dwyane Wade #3 of the Miami Heat speak to the media following a 104-87 loss in Game Five of the 2014 NBA Finals at the AT&T Center on June 15, 2014 in San Antonio, Texas. 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 Chris Covatta/Getty Images)
Rodman To Russia?!
Lastly… Dennis Rodman says he’s going to Russia to help free Brittney Griner. Rodman says he may even be jetting off for Russia this week! Um, this may be a BAD idea for Dennis! Me thinks he should avoid Russia! Seriously, Dennis! I’m worried that if you go to Russia you won’t be coming back! Think about this, Dennis! That’s all!
CLEVELAND, OHIO – FEBRUARY 20: Dennis Rodman reacts after being introduced as part of the NBA 75th Anniversary Team during the 2022 NBA All-Star Game at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on February 20, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. 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)
That's today's Davey Mac Sports Report!
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