Good morning, gang! It’s Davey Mac here back with the first Sports Report of the week and we’re getting fired up today! We’ve got the basketball, hockey, and baseball…but first!
I’ve been a New York Yankees fan my entire life. My mom and her parents are from the Bronx…and my dad…who grew up in Nutley…were massive fans first. My dad later got us season tickets from 1983 to 2008. And that entire time we revered Yankee legends from the past like Babe Ruth, Joe DiMaggio, Lou Gehirig, Mickey Mantle, Don Mattingly, and Reggie Jackson.
TAMPA FL- MARCH 2: Former New York Yankees HOF Reggie Jackson waves to the crowd prior to the start of the Spring Training Game against the Detroit Tigers on March 2, 2016 during the Spring Training Game at George Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)
Sadly…I’ve just learned that Reggie has quietly been working with the despised and hated (and dishonest) Houston Astros! What the?! Check this out!!
WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA – MARCH 18: Former professional baseball right fielder, Reggie Jackson waves to the crowd at the Spring Training game between the New York Mets and the Houston Astros at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches on March 18, 2023 in West Palm Beach, Florida. (Photo by Mireya Acierto/Getty Images for Prime Video)
Apparently Reggie is friends with Astros owner Jim Crane and decided to take a job with the organization as a “special consultant.” Number 44 most recently had been a special consultant to the Yankees. But now…he’s with the scummy Astros! And he’s even taken his Reggie Bars with him! NO!!
WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA – MARCH 18: Former professional baseball right fielder, Reggie Jackson holds a box of Reggie! bars during the Spring Training game between the New York Mets and the Houston Astros at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches on March 18, 2023 in West Palm Beach, Florida. (Photo by Mireya Acierto/Getty Images for Prime Video)
Seriously–why, Reggie?! WHY?! You’re a Yankee legend and icon! Get outta Houston already and come back to the Bronx where you belong! This ain’t right! I’m Davey Mac…that’s my Sports Two Cents!
WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA – MARCH 18: (L) Former professional baseball right fielder, Reggie Jackson attends the Spring Training game between the New York Mets and the Houston Astros at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches on March 18, 2023 in West Palm Beach, Florida. (Photo by Mireya Acierto/Getty Images for Prime Video)
Nets Lose To Denver
Let’s start with pro basketball…where the Nets lost to the Nuggets…108 to 102. Brooklyn drops to 39 and 32…while still seven games over .500…the Nets only lead the Heat now by one game for the sixth spot in the Eastern Conference (the top six seeds from each conference get to skip the play-in series).
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 19: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets dribbles against Nic Claxton #33 of the Brooklyn Nets during the first half at Barclays Center on March 19, 2023 in the Brooklyn borough of 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 Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Knicks Vs. Minnesota Tonight
The Knicks and 76’ers were inactive last night. This evening the Knicks take on the Timberwolves at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks are 42 and 30…5th in the East.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 07: Julius Randle #30 of the New York Knicks shoots against the Charlotte Hornets during their game at Madison Square Garden on March 07, 2023 in New York City. 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 Al Bello/Getty Images)
76'ers Vs. Chicago
The 76’ers go against the Bulls in Philadelphia. The Sixers are 48 and 22…second in the East.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – FEBRUARY 15: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on during the second quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Wells Fargo Center on February 15, 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 Tampa Bay
The Devils beat the Lightning…5 to 2. Jesper Bratt of the Devils led the way with a hat trick as Bratt scored three goals in the win. The Devils are now 45-18-7.
TAMPA, FLORIDA – MARCH 19: Jesper Bratt #63 of the New Jersey Devils celebrates a goal in the second period during a game against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena on March 19, 2023 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Rangers Crush Nashville
The Rangers destroyed the Predators…7 to nothing. K’Andre Miller had 2 goals and 2 assists for the Rangers…who are now 41-19-10 for the season.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 19: The Nashville Predators react after a first period goal by K’Andre Miller #79 of the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on March 19, 2023 in New York City. The Rangers defeated the Predators 7-0. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Flyers Play Tuesday
The Flyers were off. They next play on Tuesday when they face the Panthers.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – MARCH 18: Joel Farabee #86 of the Philadelphia Flyers reacts after scoring during the third period against the Carolina Hurricanes at Wells Fargo Center on March 18, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
Yanks Lose To Baltimore
Baseball Spring Training. The Yankees lost to the Orioles…7 to 5. The Yanks are 9 and 14 this Spring.
Oswald Peraza #91 of the New York Yankees (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
Mets Go Down To St. Louis
The Mets were defeated by the Cardinals…8 to 7. The Mets are 9 and 12.
Tomas Nido #3 of the New York Mets. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)
Phils Fall To Boston
The Phillies fell to the Red Sox…9 to 5. The Phils are 12 and 10.
Kyle Schwarber #12 of the Philadelphia Phillies (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
Princeton Does It Again!
Lastly…March Madness…and once again New Jersey is stealing the headlines at the men’s NCAA Basketball Tournament…Number 15 -seed Princeton beat Missouri in the second round of the tournament…78 to 63…to advance to the Sweet 16! The Tigers are only the fourth 15-seed to reach the Sweet 16 in March Madness history. Princeton now takes on Creighton on Friday to advance to the Elite Eight! Good luck, Tigers!
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 18: Tosan Evbuomwan #20, Ryan Langborg #3, and Caden Pierce #12 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)
That's Today's Davey Mac Sports Report!
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