Good morning, Sports fans! Davey Mac here with another action-packed Sports Report for ya! NBA regular season is here! Aaron Rodgers update! Hockey scores! And more! But first!
We had two fantastic Game 7’s in Major League Baseball these past couple of days. First, the Texas Rangers elininated the Houston Astros to win the American League Championship Series. And last night, the Phillies fell to the Diamondbacks in Game 7 of the National League Championship Series yesterday…4 to 2.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – OCTOBER 24: Ketel Marte #4 of the Arizona Diamondbacks celebrates his double against the Philadelphia Phillies during the seventh inning in Game Seven of the Championship Series at Citizens Bank Park on October 24, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Amazing. Arizona had been down 3 games to 2 with the last two games in Philadelphia but somehow the D-Backs found a way to win the series. Their manager, Torey Lovullo, stayed calm and expressed for his confidence in his club despite trailing Philly in the series.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – OCTOBER 24: Manager Torey Lovullo #17 of the Arizona Diamondbacks celebrates after beating the Philadelphia Phillies 4-2 in Game Seven of the Championship Series at Citizens Bank Park on October 24, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
It’s the second, straight, heart-breaking ending for the Phillies’ season. After having an incredible second half last year…the Phillies made it all the way to the World Series…only to come up just a little short. Now, once again, they were on the verge of making history…but they couldn’t quite finish the job.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – OCTOBER 24: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts after flying out against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the seventh inning in Game Seven of the Championship Series at Citizens Bank Park on October 24, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
But congrats are in order for the Diamondbacks. No one saw this coming this year. What a season! Now on to the Scoreboard!
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – OCTOBER 24: The Arizona Diamondbacks celebrate winning Game Seven of the Championship Series against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on October 24, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
World Series Begins On Friday
The Arizona Diamondbacks will now match up against the Texas Rangers in the World Series. Texas shut beat the Astros in seven games in the American League Championship Series. Game 1 of the World Series is Friday night.
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – AUGUST 21: Ketel Marte #4 of the Arizona Diamondbacks slides safely into third base ahead of the tag by Ezequiel Duran #20 of the Texas Rangers during the fourth inning at Chase Field on August 21, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)
Knicks Season Opener Is TONIGHT!
Over to basketball. As the NBA regular season returns to our tonight as the Knicks take on the Celtics in Madison Square Garden for their first game of the year!
TARRYTOWN, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 02: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks speaks at a press conference during media day at the MSG Training Center on October 02, 2023 in Tarrytown, New York. 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. Cavs
Meanwhile, the Nets go against the Cavs in Brooklyn!
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 16: Nic Claxton #33 of the Brooklyn Nets dunks the ball during the second quarter of the preseason game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Barclays Center on October 16, 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. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
76'ers Vs. Bucks On Thursday
The Sixers tip off their regular season tomorrow night when they play the Bucks in Milwaukee.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – OCTOBER 20: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on during the first quarter against the Atlanta Hawks at the Wells Fargo Center on October 20, 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)
Devils Take Down Montreal
Hockey. The Devils beat the Canadiens last night…5 to 2. Tyler Toffoli had a hat trick (three goals) for the Devils in the victory.
Tyler Toffoli #73 of the New Jersey Devils (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Rangers Extinguish Flames
The Rangers defeated the Flames…3 to 1. Igor Shesterkin had 24 saves in the win.
Igor Shesterkin #31 of the New York Rangers (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Flyers Lose To Vegas
The Flyers fell to the Golden Knights…3 to 2.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 24: Logan Thompson #36 of the Vegas Golden Knights makes a save against Noah Cates #27 of the Philadelphia Flyers in the third period of their game at T-Mobile Arena on October 24, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Golden Knights defeated the Flyers 3-2. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Rodgers Feeling Frustrated With Recovery
Jets superstar quarterback Aaron Rodgers said recently that he’s making “smaller gains” in his rehab from his Achille injury…and he has felt frustration because of it. Still, Rodgers hopes to miraculously return this season to the team.
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – OCTOBER 15: Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets looks on from the sidelines during the first half in the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at MetLife Stadium on October 15, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
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