Good morning, Sports fans! Davey Mac here and we’ve got a big Sports Report for ya! But before we get to the scoreboard…it’s come to our attention that Serena Williams may unretire in tennis.
As a result, it goes us thinking, “Who are some of the biggest names to ever retire in Sports history?”
Check out our Top 5 below and tell us what you think!
Enjoy!
5.) Brett Favre
Brett Favre was the first big name NFL QB to pull the “Should I retire…should I not retire” stuff. For that…he’s on this list!
GREEN BAY, WI – NOVEMBER 26: Brett Favre, former Green Bay Packers quarterback, speaks during the retirement ceremony for his #4 jersey at Lambeau Field on November 26, 2015 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Kena Krutsinger/Getty Images)
4.) Tom Brady
Let’s be honest…no matter how many times he retires…Brady may never quit playing football. The guy could be immortal.
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – OCTOBER 23: Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers directs the offense in the fourth quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on October 23, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images)
3.) “Sugar” Ray Leonard
“Sugar” Ray retired…but then decided to come back and defeated “Marvelous” Marvin Hagler in a boxing classic.
SANTA MONICA, CA – MAY 24: Sugar Ray Leonard attends the B. Riley & Co. 8th Annual “Big Fighters, Big Cause” Charity Boxing Night benefiting the Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation at the Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel on May 24, 2017 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation)
2.) Jim Palmer
In 1991, 45-year-old pitching legend Jim Palmer attempted a comeback with the Orioles. Unfortunately, it didn’t last long.
BALTIMORE, MD – JULY 14: Former Baltimore Orioles player Jim Palmer poses for a photo after the team unvieled a statue of the hall of fame pitcher before the start of the Orioles and Detroit Tigers game at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on July 14, 2012 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
1.) Michael Jordan
Numero uno, baby. Michael accomplished a threepeat in the NBA Finals. Retired. Played baseball. Unretired. And won another three NBA Finals in a row. Icon.
2 Jun 1997: Guard Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls speaks to reporters during a press conference at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Daniel /Allsport
Coming up on today’s Davey Mac Sports Report:
- Bears beat Pats
- Jets’ Hall out for season—team makes trade for RB
- Knicks take down Magic
- Nets lose to Memphis
- Sixers defeat Pacers
- Devils fall to Capitals
- Serena Williams unretiring?
Bears Beat Pats on 'MNF'
The Bears dominated the Patriots on Monday Night Football…final score…Bears 33…Patriots 14. Bears QB Justin Fields threw for 179 yards and a touchdown while rushing for 82 yards and a touchdown. Meanwhile, New England coach Bill Belichick benched QB Mac Jones in the game…we’ll see who Belichick starts in the next game…as the Patriots fall to 3 and 4. The Bears improve to 3 and 4.
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – OCTOBER 24: Justin Fields #1 of the Chicago Bears throws a pass during the second half against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on October 24, 2022 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
Jets' Hall Out For Season
Staying with football for a second. Bad news for Jets fans. Standout rookie running back Breece Hall will be out for the season after suffering an MCL tear and meniscus injury. Hall was considered one of the best offensive rookies in the league.
DENVER, COLORADO – OCTOBER 23: Breece Hall #20 of the New York Jets is carted off the field after an apparent injury following a play against the Denver Broncos during the first half at Empower Field At Mile High on October 23, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
Jets Trade For Jags Running Back
Now…upon hearing the news of Hall…the Jets have traded for Jaguars running back James Robinson…who had rushed for 340 yards this year.
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – OCTOBER 16: James Robinson #25 of the Jacksonville Jaguars rushes against the Indianapolis Colts during the first half at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 16, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
Knicks Dominate Magic
The Knicks looked impressive last night as the Knicks easily beat the Orlando Magic…115 to 102. Knicks big man Julius Randle had 25 points and 12 rebounds…as the Knicks improve to 2 and 1.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 24: Julius Randle #30 of the New York Knicks dunks the ball during the second quarter of the game against the Orlando Magic at Madison Square Garden on October 24, 2022 in 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 Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
Nets Lose To Grizz
The Nets lost to the Grizzlies…134 to 124…despite 37 points from Kyrie Irving. The Net fall to 1 and 2.
MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE – OCTOBER 24: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets guards Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies during the game at FedExForum on October 24, 2022 in Memphis, Tennessee. 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 Justin Ford/Getty Images)
Sixers Get Past Pacers
The Sixers defeated the Pacers…120 to 106. James Harden had 29 points, 9 rebounds, and 11 assists. Philly improves to 1 and 3.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – OCTOBER 24: James Harden #1 of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots over Chris Duarte #3 of the Indiana Pacers during the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center on October 24, 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)
Devils Lose To Caps
The Devils lost to the Capitals…6 to 3. The Devils are now 3-3-0 for the season. The Rangers and Flyers were inactive.
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – OCTOBER 24: Dylan Strome #17 of the Washington Capitals is stopped during the second period by Mackenzie Blackwood #29 of the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center on October 24, 2022 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Serena Unretiring?
Serena Williams would like you to know that she’s NOT retired, and the chances of her returning to tennis are, quote, “very high.” Williams last played in September during the U.S. Open, where she played well and received an emotional farewell from the fans.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 02: Serena Williams of the United States thanks the fans after being defeated by Ajla Tomlijanovic of Australia during their Women’s Singles Third Round match on Day Five of the 2022 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 02, 2022 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
That's Today's Davey Mac Sports Report!
Have a nice day!
