Good morning, Sports fans! It’s Davey Mac and we’ve got a big-time Sports Report for ya before the weekend! We’ve got baseball, basketball, hockey, and more! But first!
March Madness continues this evening with the rest of the Sweet 16 games and one of those contests features Princeton University!
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 18: Tosan Evbuomwan #20, Ryan Langborg #3, and Caden Pierce #12, and Keeshawn Kellman #32 of the Princeton Tigers react on the bench during the second half against the Missouri Tigers in the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Golden 1 Center on March 18, 2023 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
New Jersey’s Ivy League school…the same university that Albert Einstein taught at…will be matching up against Creighton this evening at 9:00 PM (Eastern). Princeton is the #15 seed in their bracket while Creighton is a #6 seed. Princeton is, in fact, just the fourth 15-seed in March Madness history to make it to the Sweet 16. What an accomplishment by the Tigers.
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 18: Head coach Mitch Henderson of the Princeton Tigers greets Ryan Langborg #3 as he comes off the floor during the second half against the Missouri Tigers in the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Golden 1 Center on March 18, 2023 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
All in all…this should be a great game! You have two hard-working programs who play the game the right way. Should be a fun matchup. But I gotta choose a winner…and…you know…I’m from Jersey…so go Princeton! I’m Davey Mac…that’s my Sports Two Cents!
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 18: Tosan Evbuomwan #20, Keeshawn Kellman #32, and Ryan Langborg #3 of the Princeton Tigers are seen on the bench during the second half against the Missouri Tigers in the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Golden 1 Center on March 18, 2023 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Knicks Lost 3rd Straight
Let’s start with basketball…where the Knicks lost to the Magic last night…111 to 106…as the Knicks drop their third game in a row. While the Knicks are still in the fifth spot in the Eastern Conference at 42 and 33…the Heat are gaining…and the Knicks need to finish the regular season much stronger.
Obi Toppin #1 of the New York Knicks (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
Nets Fall To Cleveland
Meanwhile, the Nets lost to the Cavs last night…116 to 114. The Nets drop to 39 and 34…and they have fallen out of the Top 6 in the East…Brooklyn is now down to 7th place…a half game behind Miami.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 23: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers dribbles as Spencer Dinwiddie #26 of the Brooklyn Nets defends during the second half at Barclays Center on March 23, 2023 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Cavaliers won 116-114. 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 Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
76'ers Vs. Warriors Tonight
The 76’ers were inactive. They take on the Warriors tonight in Golden State. The Sixers are 49 and 23…3rd in the East.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – FEBRUARY 27: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on against the Miami Heat at Wells Fargo Center on February 27, 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)
Hurley's UCONN Advances---Princeton Plays Tonight
College basketball now. March Madness is in full swing and we had Sweet 16 games last night. And UCONN (coached by New Jersey’s Danny Hurley) crushed Arkansas to advance to the Elite Eight…88 to 65. Kansas State, Florida Atlantic, and Gonzaga also won their respective games. Tonight…it’s all about Princeton as the Tigers from Jersey take on Creighton this evening at nine o’clock. Princeton is the number 15 seed…Creighton is a 6. Should be fun.
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – JANUARY 20: Head coach Dan Hurley of the Connecticut Huskies looks on during a game against the Butler Bulldogs at Hinkle Fieldhouse on January 20, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Brady Klain/Getty Images)
Rangers Beat 'Canes
The Rangers beat the Hurricanes last night…2 to 1. The Rangers’ Igor Shesterkin had 29 saves to pick up the win. The Rangers are now 42-20-10.
RALEIGH, NC – MARCH 23: Igor Shesterkin #31 of the New York Rangers stops the puck during the second period of the game against the Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena on March 23, 2023 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jaylynn Nash/Getty Images)
Flyers Defeat Wild
The Flyers got past the Wild…5 to 4. Philly is now 27-32-12.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – MARCH 23: Joel Farabee #86 of the Philadelphia Flyers celebrates his second period deflection goal against Marc-Andre Fleury #29 of the Minnesota Wild at the Wells Fargo Center on March 23, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Devils Vs. Sabres Tonight
The Devils were inactive. They face the Sabres this evening in Buffalo. The Devils are 45-18-8.
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – MARCH 21: Timo Meier #96 of the New Jersey Devils is congratulated by teammates on the bench after he scored during the third period against the Minnesota Wild at Prudential Center on March 21, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey. The Minnesota Wild defeated the New Jersey Devils 2-1 in overtime. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Baseball Spring Training- Yanks Tie Cardinals
The Yankees and Cardinals tied at 1 to 1.
Giancarlo Stanton #27 of the New York Yankees (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
Mets & Braves Tie
The Mets and Braves tied a 2 – 2.
Tomas Nido #3 of the New York Mets (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)
Phils Defeat Detroit
The Phillies beat the Tigers…4 to 1.
Cristopher Sanchez #61 of the Philadelphia Phillies (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
Yankees Top Forbes List
Staying with baseball…the Yankees are number one on Forbes’ list of most valuable baseball franchises. The Yanks are officially worth $7.1 billion…which is actually an 18% increase from last year.
NEW YORK – OCTOBER 29: Starting pitcher A.J. Burnett #34 of the New York Yankees pitches against Jimmy Rollins #11 of the Philadelphia Phillies in Game Two of the 2009 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium on October 29, 2009 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
That's Today's Davey Mac Sports Report!
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