Good morning, Sports fans! Davey Mac here with another action-packed Sports Report for ya! Baseball, basketball, hockey and more! But first…a crazy story from the world of football!
ESPN is reporting that Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers may consider joining independent presidential candidate Robert Kennedy Jr. as his running mate!
BERLIN, GERMANY – AUGUST 29: Robert F. Kennedy Jr., nephew of former U.S. President John F. Kennedy
Apparently Kennedy has been speaking “pretty continuously” to Rodgers over the past month and the website “KennedyRodgers.com” was registered last week through GoDaddy. Rodgers is supposed to play for the New York Jets this fall…so who knows how this would work…but one would assume that Rodgers would have to retire from the Jets if he is going to run for Vice President.
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – AUGUST 26: Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets reacts after throwing a first quarter touchdown pass to Garrett Wilson #17 in a preseason game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on August 26, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
In related news, my sources (which include my bartender and Gotts) have told me that Joe Namath is on Kennedy’s shortlist to be Secretary of State…
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 08: NFL Hall of Famer Joe Namath leaves the field during the first quarter at a game between the New York Jets and the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium on September 08, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
…and that Mark Gastineau is being pegged as Secretary of Defense…
Mark Gastineau #99, Defensive End for the New York Jets during the American Football Conference West game against the Los Angeles Raiders on 8 September 1985 at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, California, United States. The Raiders won the game 31 – 0 .
…No word on whether Ken O’Brien has been offered a position in Kennedy’s cabinet…
Ken O’Brien #7, Quarterback for the New York Jets carries the ball out to his Running Back #27 Blair Thomas during their American Football Conference East game on 21 October 1990 at Rich Stadium, Orchard Park, New York, United States. The Bills won the game 30 – 27.
In any event…this is gonna make for one interesting Autumn! Rodgers may have to play football and get briefings on Russia on the same day! I’m Davey Mac…now on to the rest of the Sports Report!
FLORHAM PARK, NEW JERSEY – JULY 26: Quarterback Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets talks to reporters after training camp at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center on July 26, 2023 in Florham Park, New Jersey.
Yanks' Ace Cole May Not Start Opening Day
Baseball…where Yankee fans are NOT going to like hearing this. The Yankees say that their ace and the reigning American League Cy Young winner Gerrit Cole is unlikely to start Opening Day because of a sore elbow. Cole is scheduled to undergo more testing for his elbow injury today. Uh-oh…..
(Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 11: Gerrit Cole #45 of the New York Yankees throws a pitch against the Cleveland Guardians during the first inning in game one of the American League Division Series at Yankee Stadium on October 11, 2022 in New York, New York.
Knicks Beat Sixers In Anunoby's Return
Over to basketball…where the Knicks looked good last night as the Knicks beat the 76’ers…106 to 79. The Knicks’ OG Anunoby returned from injury to score 14 points in 29 minutes…meanwhile, Jalen Brunson and Josh Hard each had 20 points…as the Knicks improve to 38 and 27…4th in the Eastern Conference. The Sixers drop to 36 and 29…7th in the East.
(Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OG Anunoby #8 of the New York Knicks
The Nets were off. Brooklyn takes on the Magic tonight in Orlando. The Nets are 26 and 39…11th in the East.
Photo by Mike Lawrie/Getty Images)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 05: Mikal Bridges #1 of the Brooklyn Nets reacts in the third quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at Barclays Center on March 05, 2024 in New York City.
NHL Recap
On to hockey. The Rangers shut out the Hurricanes last night…1 to nothing. Ranger goalie Igor Shesterkin had 28 saves to pick up the win. Adam Fox scored the only goal of the game.
(Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 04: Igor Shesterkin #31 of the New York Rangers skates out near the blueline during the third period against the Florida Panthers at Madison Square Garden on March 04, 2024 in New York City.
The Flyers defeated the Sharks…3 to 2. Philly’s Morgan Frost had a goal and an assist in the Philly victory.
The Devils were inactive. They next play on Thursday when they face the Stars.
(Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – FEBRUARY 22: Jack Hughes #86 of the New Jersey Devils controls the puck during the second period against the New York Rangers at Prudential Center on February 22, 2024 in Newark, New Jersey.
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