Good morning, Sports fans! It’s Davey Mac here back with another Sports Report for ya! We’ve got the baseball, basketball, hockey, and football scores and news! But first…
…Did you see that Burt Young has passed away at the age if 83. While Burt was in a bunch of great movies and TV shows…it is his portrayal of Paulie in the Rocky movies that made him a recognizable face across the globe.
In honor of Burt and Rocky…we’re doing a list…Top 5 Sports Movies Of All Time! And it starts right now!
5.) The Natural
One of Robert Redford’s best performances as an actor…the tale of Roy Hobbs getting back into baseball at age 40 is epic and awesome.
4.) Rudy
RUDY! RUDY! RUDY! There are many good football movies…but this inspiring story is the best for that sport.
3.) Field Of Dreams
Kevin Costner and ghosts and baseball and a good soundtrack…Field Of Dreams is pure magic.
2.) Raging Bull
One of Martin Scorcese’s best films…this depiction of Jake LaMotta is as good as it gets.
1.) Hoosiers
Gene Hackman and basketball and a killer score. Hoosiers in number one on our list.
Astros Beat Texas In Game 3 Of ALCS
Let’s start with baseball…where the Houston Astros beat the Texas Rangers in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series…8 to 5. Jose Altuve homered for Houston in the win. Texas still has a two games to one advantage in the series.
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – OCTOBER 18: Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros celebrates with Jose Abreu #79 after scoring a run off a single hit by Yordan Alvarez #44 against Will Smith #51 of the Texas Rangers during the seventh inning in Game Three of the American League Championship Series at Globe Life Field on October 18, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)
Phillies Play D-Backs Tonight For Game 3 Of NLCS
Now today at 5 PM (EST)…the Phillies take on the Arizona Diamondbacks for Game 3 of the National League Championship Series. The Phillies have a two games to none lead in the series.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – OCTOBER 17: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies takes a at bat in front of Gabriel Moreno #14 of the Arizona Diamondbacks during Game Two of the Championship Series at Citizens Bank Park on October 17, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Rangers Vs. Predators Tonight
Hockey. The Rangers face the Predators tonight in Madison Square Garden. The pucks drops at 7 PM (EST).
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 24: Chris Kreider #20 of the New York Rangers watches the New Jersey Devils celebrate their 3-1 victory in Game Four of the First Round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on April 24, 2023 in New York, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Flyers Vs. Edmonton
The Flyers go against the Oilers in Philly. Also a 7 PM start.
OTTAWA, CANADA – OCTOBER 14: Emil Andrae #36 of the Philadelphia Flyers skates during his first NHL shift against the Ottawa Senators in the first period at Canadian Tire Centre on October 14, 2023 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Chris Tanouye/Freestyle Photography/Getty Images)
Devils Play Friday
The Devils play tomorrow. They match up against the Islanders.
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – OCTOBER 12: Jack Hughes #86 of the New Jersey Devils celebrates his first goal of the second period against the Detroit Red Wings at the Prudential Center on October 12, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Knicks Lose To Celtics
Basketball. The Knicks got crushed by the Wizards in NBA preseason hoops…131 to 106. Washington’s Jordan Poole had 41 points.
WASHINGTON, DC – OCTOBER: Jordan Poole #13 of the Washington Wizards smiles(Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Nets Defeat Miami
The Nets beat the Heat…107 to 104. Brooklyn’s Day’ron Sharp had 19 points and 11 rebounds in the win.
Dorian Finney-Smith #28 of the Brooklyn Nets . (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
Vegas Beats New York In WNBA Finals
Congrats to the Las Vegas Aces…they won the WNBA Finals last night by beating the New York Liberty…three games to one.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 18: Head coach Becky Hammon of the Las Vegas Aces celebrates with family after defeating the New York Liberty during Game Four of the 2023 WNBA Finals at Barclays Center on October 18, 2023 in New York City. The Aces defeated the Liberty 70-69. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Jets Trade Receiver
Football. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Jets are trading wide receiver Mecole Hardman to the Kansas City Chiefs for a late-round draft pick swap.
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – OCTOBER 15: Mecole Hardman Jr. #6 of the New York Jets speaks with head coach Robert Saleh before the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at MetLife Stadium on October 15, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Jags Vs. Saints On 'TNF'
Tonight kicks off Week 7 of the NFL regular season. You’ve got the Jacksonville Jaguars (4 and 2) going against the New Orleans Saints (3 and 3). That game will be on Prime Video.
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – OCTOBER 15: Trevor Lawrence #16 of the Jacksonville Jaguars looks to pass during the fourth quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at EverBank Stadium on October 15, 2023 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
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