Good morning, Sports fans and athletics aficionados! It’s your trusted correspondent Davey Mac here back with a super-sized Sports Report for ya! We’ve got basketball, hockey, baseball…and of course…the Super Bowl!
That’s right! The big game is this Sunday! The Kansas City Chief Vs. the Philadelphia Eagles! Both teams finished 14 and 3 in the regular season and both teams earned Number One seeds because of it. Future Hall Of Famer Patrick Mahomes duels against Jalen Hurts of the Eagles in what could be an excellent game.
ATLANTA, GA – FEBRUARY 03: A detail of a New England Patriots player raising the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the Patriots defeat the Los Angeles Rams 13-3 during Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on February 3, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Well, the John Madden football video game has predicted that the Philadelphia Eagles will defeat the Kansas City Chiefs in the Big Game…31 to 17. The Madden Super Bowl Simulation has been right almost 70% of the time.
LOS ANGELES, CA – JUNE14: Former NFL quarterback Joe Montana helps introduce Electronic Arts Sports (EA Sports) new “Madden 2011” game at an EA press briefing ahead of the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) at the Orpheum Theater June 14, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. The annual video game trade conference and show at the Los Angeles Convention center runs June 15-17. (Photo by Michal Czerwonka/Getty Images)
Now, Patrick Mahomes has had an amazing season. He’s been voted this year’s NFL MVP…he’s already won a ring…and been to two Super Bowls. Certainly, he has experience in this atmosphere.
MIAMI, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 02: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates after defeating the San Francisco 49ers 31-20 in Super Bowl LIV at Hard Rock Stadium on February 02, 2020 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
But we can’t look past Jalen Hurts. He’s been an MVP candidate this year and has played absolutely lights-out football in the playoffs. He’s coming in hot.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – SEPTEMBER 19: Quarterback Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles throws the ball during the second half in the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Lincoln Financial Field on September 19, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
Then you’ve got the head coaching matchup. The Chiefs’ Andy Reid will go into the Hall Of Fame one day. Super Bowl Champion…and 24 seasons of success. Meanwhile, Nick Sirianni is looking to prove he’s one of the league’s elite coaches.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – OCTOBER 03: (L-R) Head coach Nick Sirianni of the Philadelphia Eagles and head coach Andy Reid of the Kansas City Chiefs shake hands during pregame at Lincoln Financial Field on October 03, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
Either way…it should be a great game! So, I’m making my prediction right here…right NOW…
…Chiefs, 28…Eagles, 27. BAM! K.C. wins on a late, fourth-quarter drive led by Mahomes! I’m Davey Mac! That’s my Sports two cents!
KANSAS CITY, MO – OCTOBER 21: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs runs through high fives from teammates during pre game introductions prior to the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Arrowhead Stadium on October 21, 2018 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)
Nets Beat Bulls
A day after trading Kevin Durant and a week after trading Kyrie Irving…the Brooklyn Nets went out and beat the Chicago Bulls…116 to 105. Spencer Dinwiddie had 25 points for the Nets…Cam Thomas added 20…as the Nets improve to 33 and 22. Crazy…all this controversy with the Nets…and they’re still eleven games over .500 and in the Top 5 in the Eastern Conference.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 07: Head Coach Jacque Vaughn of the Brooklyn Nets instructs against the Phoenix Suns during their game at Barclays Center on February 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)
Knicks Vs. 76'ers Tonight
Tonight…another big game for the Knicks as they take on the 76’ers in Philly. The Knicks won the last matchup between the two. The Knicks have won two in a row and are looking to go five game over .500. Meanwhile, the Sixers are 34 and 19…3rd in the East.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 05: Julius Randle #30 of the New York Knicks and P.J. Tucker #17 of the Philadelphia 76ers fight for position in the first half at Madison Square Garden on February 05, 2023 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 Elsa/Getty Images)
Devils Win Again!
The Devils won again as they took down the Kraken last night…3 to 1. Mackenzie Blackwood had 33 saves for the Devils to pick up the win. Dougie Hamilton scored two goals for the Devils in the victory.
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – FEBRUARY 09: Dougie Hamilton #7 and Mackenzie Blackwood #29 of the New Jersey Devils celebrate the win over the Seattle Kraken during the third period at Prudential Center on February 09, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey. The New Jersey Devils defeated the Seattle Kraken 3-1. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Flyers Take Down Edmonton
The Flyers defeated the Oilers…2 to 1. The Flyers improve to 22-22-9 for the season.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – FEBRUARY 09: James van Riemsdyk #25 of the Philadelphia Flyers scores past Stuart Skinner #74 of the Edmonton Oilers during a penalty shootout at Wells Fargo Center on February 09, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
Rangers Face Seattle Tonight
The Rangers were off. They face the Kraken this evening in Madison Square Garden.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 08: Goaltender Igor Shesterkin #31 of the New York Rangers is congratulated by K’Andre Miller #79 and Adam Fox #23 after the game against the Vancouver Canucks at Madison Square Garden on February 08, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
MLB Allows Pitchers To Call Their Own Pitches With Electronic Wristband
Interesting story here. Major League Baseball just announced that they will permit pitchers in spring training to wear wristbands that will let them signal to the catcher what’s coming next. In other word, pitchers can call their own pitches going forward if they want to. Veterans probably will want it…younger players may not be into it.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 22: Gerrit Cole #45 of the New York Yankees pitches against the Houston Astros during the first inning in game three of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium on October 22, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Giants' Brian Daboll Wins NFL Coach Of The Year
Last night was the official ceremony for the NFL Honors…and the Giants’ head coach Brian Daboll won Coach of the Year! It was an incredible turnaround for the G-Men…who made the playoffs and even won a playoff game over the Vikings. Meanwhile, Patrick Mahomes won league MVP for the second time in his stellar career.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JANUARY 21: Head coach Brian Daboll of the New York Giants walks off the field at the end of the second quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 21, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
Goodell Says Refs Are Doing Fine
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says league officiating has never been better. This received a lot of criticism as there have been several officiating controversies — including a replayed third down in the AFC Championship Game. I don’t know, Roger.
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 08: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell speaks during a press conference in advance of Super Bowl LVII at Phoenix Convention Center on February 08, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Peter Casey/Getty Images)
Have A Great Super Bowl This Sunday!
Enjoy the game, guys!
FILE PHOTO (EDITOR’S NOTE: COMPOSITE OF IMAGES – Image numbers 1445115801, 1195611619 – GRADIENT ADDED) In this composite image a comparison has been made between quarterback Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles (L) and quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs (R). They will meet in Super Bowl LVII on February 12,2023 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. ***LEFT IMAGE PHILADELPHIA, PA – NOVEMBER 27: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on against the Green Bay Packers at Lincoln Financial Field on November 27, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) ***RIGHT IMAGE CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – DECEMBER 22: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs walks across the field in the third quarter against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on December 22, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
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