Good morning, Sports fans! And a Happy St. Patrick’s Day to ya! It’s your ol’ Irish pal Davey Mac here back with the last Sports Report of the week! Slainte!
We’ve got the basketball and hockey and baseball and football! But first! Did you hear about Princeton in the men’s NCAA Basketball Tournament last night?!
The 15-seeded Tigers from the Jersey Ivy League school upset the 2-seeded Arizona Wildcats and shocked the world in the process!
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 16: The Princeton Tigers celebrate a basket against the Arizona Wildcats during the second half in the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Golden 1 Center on March 16, 2023 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
Princeton defeated Arizona…59 to 55…marking the second straight year that a Jersey school has made a huge impact on the tournament. Of course, last year it was all about St. Peter’s out of Jersey City. This year…it’s Princeton. Amazing!
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 16: Ryan Langborg #3 of the Princeton Tigers blocks a shot by Courtney Ramey #0 of the Arizona Wildcats during the second half in the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Golden 1 Center on March 16, 2023 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Tosan Evbuomwan led the way for Princeton with 15 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists. He was absolutely fantastic.
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 16: Tosan Evbuomwan #20 of the Princeton Tigers dunks the ball against the Arizona Wildcats during the second half in the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Golden 1 Center on March 16, 2023 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
So, congrats to the kids of Princeton! What an incredible and all-time victory! That’s another win for Jersey, baby! I’m Davey Mac…that’s my Sports Two Cents! Slainte!
Coming up on today’s Davey Mac Sports Report:
- Nets lose to Sacramento
- 76’ers play Charlotte tonight
- Knicks play Denver on Saturday
- Devils fall to Tampa Bay
- Rangers beat Pittsburgh
- Flyers face Sabres tonight
- Baseball Spring Training: Yanks lose to Pirates
- Phillies dominate Tigers
- Mets shut out by Nats
- Met closer Diaz injury update
- Giants sign receivers
- Jets Aaron Rodgers update
Nets Lose To Sacramento
Let’s start with basketball…where the Nets lost to the Kings…101 to 96. The Nets drop to 39 an 31…6th in the Eastern Conference.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 16: Domantas Sabonis #10 of the Sacramento Kings looks to pass as Nic Claxton #33 of the Brooklyn Nets defends during the second half at Barclays Center on March 16, 2023 in New York City. The Kings won 101-96. 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. Charlotte Tonight
The Knicks and 76’ers were inactive. This evening the Sixers play the Hornet in Charlotte. The Sixers are 46 and 22…3rd in the East.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JANUARY 14: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers elevates for a dunk during the fourth quarter against the Boston Celtics at Wells Fargo Center on January 14, 2022 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)
Knicks Vs. Denver Tomorrow
The Knicks next play on Saturday when they take on the Nuggets in Madison Square Garden. The Knicks are 41 and 30…5th in the East.
DALLAS, TEXAS – DECEMBER 27: Julius Randle #30 of the New York Knicks reacts after a play in the second half against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on December 27, 2022 in Dallas, 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 Tim Heitman/Getty Images)
Devils Lose To Tampa Bay
The Devils lost to the Lightning…4 to 3. The Devils drop to 44-17-7 for the season.
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – MARCH 16: Nikita Kucherov #86 of the Tampa Bay Lightning takes the puck as Nico Hischier #13 of the New Jersey Devils defends in the third period at Prudential Center on March 16, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey. The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the New Jersey Devils 4-3 after a shoot out. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Rangers Defeat Pittsburgh
The Rangers beat the Penguins…4 to 2. Chris Kreider had two goals in the Rangers win. Igor Shesterkin had 30 saves to pick up the win. The Rangers are now 39-19-10.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 16: Chris Kreider #20 of the New York Rangers scores the game winning goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the third period at Madison Square Garden on March 16, 2023 in New York City. The Rangers defeated the Penguins 5-3. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Rangers Vs. Buffalo Tonight
The Flyers were off. They face the Sabres tonight in Philly. The Flyers are 24-32-11.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – MARCH 14: Morgan Frost #48 of the Philadelphia Flyers reacts after scoring during the third period av at Wells Fargo Center on March 14, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
Yanks Lose To Pirates
The Yanks lost to the Pirates in Spring Training…9 to 6. The Yanks are 9 and 11 this Spring.
Anthony Rizzo #48 of the New York Yankees(Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
Phils Dominate Detroit
The Phillies crushed the Tigers…10 to 1. The Phils are now 10 and 8.
Brad Hand #52 of the Philadelphia Phillies (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
Mets Taken Down By Nats
The Mets were shut out by the Nationals…3 to nothing. The Mets are 7 and 11 in the preseason.
Eduardo Escobar #10 of the New York Mets (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)
Mets Diaz Injury Update
Staying with the Mets for a second…Mets closer Edwin Diaz has torn his patellar tendon and is expected to miss the entire season. This occurred when Diaz injured his right knee while celebrating a win in the World Baseball Classic. Last season Diaz was 3-1 with a 1.31 ERA. He had 32 saves in 35 opportunities while striking out 118 batters in 62 innings…Diaz made his second All-Star team and finished ninth in the Cy Young Award voting.
MIAMI, FLORIDA – MARCH 15: Edwin Diaz #39 of Puerto Rico is helped off the field after being injured during the on-field celebration after defeating the Dominican Republic during the World Baseball Classic Pool D at loanDepot park on March 15, 2023 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)
Giants Sign Receivers
The Giants signed wide receiver Parris Campbell (formerly of the Colts) and re-signed receiver Darius Slayton yesterday.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JANUARY 21: Darius Slayton #86 of the New York Giants warms up prior to a game against the Philadelphia Eaglesin the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 21, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
Aaron Rodgers Jets Update
Meanwhile, “This just in…Aaron Rodgers has officially signed with the Jets”….is what Jets fans are still waiting to hear. Packers are apparently seeking the Jets’ first-round pick this year (No. 13 overall) and also something in 2025 if Number 12 decides to play in 2024.
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – JANUARY 02: Quarterback Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates after a touchdown during the 3rd quarter of the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field on January 02, 2022 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
That's Today's Davey Mac Sports Report!
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