Good morning, Sports fans! Davey Mac here after a nice, refreshing Monday off! I had the flu…um…yeah! That’s the ticket! It was the “flu”…and it had nothing to do with the insane and awesome St. Patrick’s Parade in Asbury Park, New Jersey! OK…fine…I’ll admit it…it was the Irish flu! Don’t judge me! Anyway, I’m back with a fresh Sports Report for ya so let’s get started!
The annual Asbury Park St. Patrick’s Day Parade! Carl Craft, Davey Mac, Gotts, Tom Hanley, and Rocky charged through the parade!
And we have to begin with breaking news out of the NFL as ESPN is reporting that Saquon Barkley appears to be leaving the Giants and joining the Eagles. Saquon has reportedly received three years and $37.5 million with $26 million fully guaranteed at signing.
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – OCTOBER 16: Saquon Barkley #26 of the New York Giants runs the ball during the fourth quarter against the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium on October 16, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Man…this is a tough loss for the Giants. Speaking as a lifelong and massive fan of the G-Men, Saquon Barkley has been the Giants’ best player these past five years. Sure, he’s been injured from time to time. But the guy is dynamic…and a clutch player on top of that.
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – NOVEMBER 13: Saquon Barkley #26 of the New York Giants scores a touchdown during the third quarter of the game against the Houston Texans at MetLife Stadium on November 13, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Think of all the times that the Giants absolutely needed to pick up a critical yard on 4th and 1…Saquon would get you that first down almost every time. And it was the same with 4th and goal, two-point conversions, and other clutch moments filled with tons of pressure. Saquon was dependably The Guy in those situations.
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – DECEMBER 04: Saquon Barkley #26 of the New York Giants scores a touchdown in the second quarter of a game against the Washington Commanders at MetLife Stadium on December 04, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
Regardless, I’m sure Giants general manager Joe Schoen knows that he’s doing…but it’s still tough to lose such a great player. I’m Davey Mac…now on to the rest of the Sports Report!
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – DECEMBER 11: Saquon Barkley #26 of the New York Giants takes the field prior to the game against the Green Bay Packers during the first quarter in the game at MetLife Stadium on December 11, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Giants & Jets Sign Players
Meanwhile, the are acquiring big-time pass-rusher Brian Burns from the Panthers. Burns had 12.5 sacks last season and was named to the Pro Bowl for the second straight year.
(Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – AUGUST 21: Brian Burns #53 of the Carolina Panthers during the Carolina Panthers Training Camp at Bank of America Stadium on August 21, 2020 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
In Jets Land, Gang Green has picked veteran quarterback and former Giant Tyrod Taylor. Last season with the G-Men, Taylor threw for 1,341 yards with five touchdown passes and three interceptions.
(Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – AUGUST 21: Tyrod Taylor #2 of the New York Giants looks on during the first half of a preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals at MetLife Stadium on August 21, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Devils Lose To Rangers
Over to hockey. The Rangers beat the Devils last night…3 to 1. Mike Zibanejad and Erik Gutsafsson each had goals in the game for the Rangers in the win.
(Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 05: Mika Zibanejad #93 of the New York Rangers scores his fifth goal of the game in overtime defeat the Washington Capitals 5-4 and is joined by Tony DeAngelo #77 at Madison Square Garden on March 05, 2020 in New York City.
The Flyers play tonight when they face the Sharks in Philly.
(Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)PHILADELPHIA – APRIL 11: Brian Boucher #33 of the Philadelphia Flyers celebrates his game winning shootout save against the New York Rangers with teammates Daniel Briere #48, Matt Carle #25, and Scott Hartnell #19 on April 11, 2010 at Wachovia Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Flyers defeated the Rangers 2-1 after a shootout. The victory clinched a playoff berth for Philadelphia.
NBA Tonight
Knicks take on the Sixers in Madison Square Garden. The Knicks come into the game 37 and 27…meanwhile, the Sixers are 36 and 28.
(Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 03: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks celebrates during the second half against the Chicago Bulls at Madison Square Garden on January 03, 2024 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the Chicago Bulls 116-100.
The Nets play tomorrow when they go against the Magic. Brooklyn is 26 and 39.
(Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 06: Mikal Bridges #1 of the Brooklyn Nets reacts after their 114-113 win over the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on December 06, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Gerrit Cole To Get MRI For Sore Elbow
Baseball. Yankees ace Gerrit Cole is scheduled to undergo an MRI after experiencing “discomfort” in his right elbow. Cole went 15-4 with a 2.63 ERA and 222 strikeouts in 209 innings last season and won the American League Cy Young.
(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.
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