Good morning and welcome to another action-packed edition of the Sports Report! I’m your trustworthy athletics correspondent, Davey Mac, here to give you the scores and news from yesterday!
But first! Did you see that Ohio legalized sports gambling for the first time in state history? Governor Mike DeWine signed it into effect in December.
And you know who made the first bet? Well…of course…Pete Rose gets those honors!
The legendary Cincinnati Red stayed true to his love of gambling by putting money on the Reds to win the World Series this year! The Reds, by the way, were an atrocious 62 and 100 in 2022.
CINCINNATI, OH – JULY 14: Former player and manager Pete Rose looks on prior to the 86th MLB All-Star Game at the Great American Ball Park on July 14, 2015 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Of course, Pete Rose was banned from Major League Baseball in 1989 due to illegally betting on…the Cincinnati Reds! So, this seems like a little bit of a flipping of the bird from Mr. Rose. We’ll see if Pete wins any money on Cincy this year…I highly doubt it, though.
CINCINNATI, OH – JUNE 24: Cincinnati Reds great Pete Rose is introduced to the crowd as the 1976 World Series Championship team was honored prior to the start of the game between the Cincinnati Reds and the San Diego Padres at Great American Ball Park on June 24, 2016 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
Coming up on today’s Davey Mac Sport Report:
- Update on injured Bill Damar Hamlin
- Rangers defeat Canes
- Devils face Red Wings tonight
- Flyers play tomorrow
- NBA Tonight: Knicks Vs. Spurs
- Nets Vs. Bulls
- 76’ers Vs. Pacers
- Yankees hire former S.F. Giants GM Brian Sabean
Update On Damar Hamlin
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin is showing signs of improvement in a Cincinnati hospital, according to Hamlin’s uncle who spoke to the NFL Network yesterday. Dorrian Glenn said Damar Hamlin is still in intensive care and still sedated, but has improved to 50% oxygen on a ventilator . . . down from 100% when they brought him in. Dorian added, quote, “I’m thankful that (Damar’s) still here, he’s still alive, and he’s still fighting. We’re just taking it day by day and continue to let the medical staff do what they do.” Hamlin went into cardiac arrest after tackling Bengals receiver Tee Higgins during the first quarter of Monday night’s game. On a related note, the GoFundMe for Hamlin’s toy drive surpassed $5 MILLION yesterday. As for the Bills – Bengals game itself…the NFL still has yet to make a decision on when or if they will play that contest. Both teams headed to the playoffs and the game will have real seeding implications.
CINCINNATI, OHIO – JANUARY 02: Buffalo Bills players react after teammate Damar Hamlin #3 was injured against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first quarter at Paycor Stadium on January 02, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
Rangers Beat Canes
The Rangers snapped the Hurricanes’ 11-game winning streak as the Rangers beat Carolina last night…5 to 3. Mika Zibanejad and K’Andre Miller each had a goal and an assist in the Ranger victory.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 03: The New York Rangers celebrate a second period goal by Mika Zibanejad #93 against the Carolina Hurricanes at Madison Square Garden on January 03, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images )
Devils Face Red Wings Tonight
The Devils and Flyers were inactive. Tonight the Devils face the Red Wings in Detroit. The Devils are 23-11-3 on the season.
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – DECEMBER 23: Jack Hughes #86 of the New Jersey Devils is congratulated by teammates after scoring during the 1st period of the game against the Boston Bruins at Prudential Center on December 23, 2022 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Flyers Play Thursday
The Flyers next play on Thursday when they go against the Coyotes. Philly is 14-7-7.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 31: Noah Cates #49 of the Philadelphia Flyers celebrates a short-handed goal against the Los Angeles Kings in the third period at Crypto.com Arena on December 31, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Knicks Vs. Spurs Tonight
The Knicks, Nets, and 76’ers were all off last night. This evening the Knicks take on the Spurs at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks are 20 and 18 for the season and winners of two straight.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 24: Julius Randle #30 and Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knights celebrate after a basket during the third quarter of the game against the Orlando Magic at Madison Square Garden on October 24, 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)
Nets Vs. Bulls
The Nets play the Bulls in Chicago. The Nets are on an NBA-best 11-game win streak as they have gotten to 25 and 12 for the year.
ATLANTA, GA – DECEMBER 28: Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets reacts withy Kyrie Irving #11 after their 108-107 victory over the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on December 28, 2022 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 Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
Sixers Vs. Pacers
The 76’ers play the Pacers in Philadelphia. Philly is 22 and 14.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JANUARY 02: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots during the third quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans at Wells Fargo Center on January 02, 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)
Yankees Hire Former S.F. Giants GM
The Yankee are bringing in former San Francisco Giants General Manager Brian Sabean as a special assistant to Brian Cashman. Sabean has had amazing success in San Fran…where he won three World Series championships as a GM and was named Executive of the Year twice. The Yanks say they’re interested in bringing in Sabean’s legendary scouting skills…but maybe they’ll be holding Cashman’s feet to the fire with this move.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – OCTOBER 31: Senior Vice President and General Manager Brian Sabean of the San Francisco Giants speaks to the San Francisco Giants fans during the Giants’ victory parade and celebration on October 31, 2012 in San Francisco, California. The Giants celebrated their 2012 World Series victory over the Detroit Tigers. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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