Good morning, Sports fans! We’ve got a big Sports Report for ya! Scroll down for the action! The NBA and Stanley Cup Finals are here! An incredible story from the NFL! And more! But first!
Yankee fans, we’ve got some fun news for ya! New York Yankee legend Paul O’Neill will be at the famous Stone Pony in Asbury Park, New Jersey on Monday, June 5th, for an autograph session!
23 Apr 2001: Paul O”Neill #21 of the New York Yankees swings at the pitch during the game against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York. The Yankees defeated the Red Sox 4-3.Mandatory Credit: Harry How /Allsport
O’Neill played on the Yankees from 1993 to 2001…winning four World Championships as starting right fielder. He also made multiple All Star teams as a Yankee and won an America League batting title.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 21: Former New York Yankee Paul O’Neill poses for a photograph with his unveiled number 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)
O’Neill has a fiery personality as a ball-player…and was known to take out a water cooler or two if he struck out. But it was that same passion that made him great a player.
16 Apr 2000: Paul O”Neill #21 of the New York Yankees stands on a base as he look on during a game against the Kansas City Royals at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York. The Yankees defeated the Royals 8-4. Mandatory Credit: David Leeds /Allsport
O’Neill has since joined the YES Network as a commentator for the Yanks and he does a great job. So if you wanna see the fantastic Paul O’Neill…go to the Stone Pony on Monday! And listen to WRAT.com for tickets to the event!
6 Mar 1999: Outfielder Paul O”Neill #21 of the New York Yankees getting ready to bat during the Spring Training game against the Kansas City Royals at the Baseball City Stadium in Davenport, Florida. The Royals defeated the Yankees 9-1. Mandatory Credit: Andy Lyons /Allsport
Nuggets Cool Off Heat In Game 1 Of NBA Finals
The NBA Finals began last night between the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat. And the Nuggets took game 1 easily…104 to 93. The Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic had 27 points, 10 rebounds, 14 assists, and a steal and a block as Denver takes a one game to none advantage. Game 2 is Sunday in Denver.
DENVER, COLORADO – JUNE 01: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets shoots over Bam Adebayo #13 of the Miami Heat during the second quarter in Game One of the 2023 NBA Finals at Ball Arena on June 01, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. 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 Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
Scherzer Dominates Phils
The Mets beat the Phillies yesterday…4 to 2. The Mets’ Max Scherzer threw seven innings, giving up just one run, while striking out nine…Scherzer picks up the win. Mark Canha hit his second home run in two days…as the Mets improve to 30 and 27. The Phillies drop to 25 and 31.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 01: Max Scherzer #21 of the New York Mets pitches in the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field on June 01, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
Yanks Play Dodgers Tonight
The Yankees were off. They go against the Dodgers tonight in L.A. Aaron Judge has been on fire lately and is now up to 18 home runs for the season.
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – MAY 29: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the third inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on May 29, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)
Stanley Cups Finals Start Saturday
The Stanley Cup Finals start on Saturday. The Las Vegas Golden Knights face the Florida Panthers. Game 1 is in Vegas.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JANUARY 12: Adin Hill #33 of the Vegas Golden Knights defends the net against the Florida Panthers in the third period of their game at T-Mobile Arena on January 12, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Golden Knights defeated the Panthers 4-2. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
NFL Defensive Coach Saves Kid's Life
A coach for the L.A. Rams helped save the life of a 3-year-old boy who nearly drowned in a hotel pool. And he says that he knew what to do because of training he received after Damar Hamlin’scollapse last season. Defensive coordinator Raheem Morris rushed to grab an automatic external defibrillator that was on-site after the boy was pulled from the water and saved him. WOW.
THOUSAND OAKS, CA – JUNE 8: Defensive coordinator Raheem Morris of the Los Angeles Rams answers questions from the media following mini camp on June 8, 2022 at the team’s facility at California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
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