Good morning, gang! Davey Mac here and we’ve got an exciting Sports Report for ya! Basketball! Hockey! Football! And even a little hot stove baseball! But first!
We’re down to the final four teams of the NFL as we have the Conference Championship games this weekend. We’ve got the Cincinnati Bengals taking on the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship.
And we have the San Francisco 49’ers going against the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship. So the question is…who’s going to the Super Bowl?
First up…the Eagles…Jalen Hurts and the Philly squad looked absolutely incredible on Saturday. They dominated the Giants, 38 to 7, and Hurts looked like his shoulder injury is a thing of the past.
PHILADELPHIA, PA – JANUARY 21: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs the ball against the New York Giants during the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 21, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
Meanwhile, rookie Brock Purdy continues to have one of the greatest Cinderella stories in recent Sports history. The QB was drafted LAST…started the season as the third-stringer…and now is a game away from the Big Game.
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 22: Brock Purdy #13 of the San Francisco 49ers runs off the field after defeating the Dallas Cowboys 19-12 in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Levi’s Stadium on January 22, 2023 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
Then, you have Patrick Mahomes. He’s won a Super Bowl and MVP already…and is arguably the best quarterback in the league…but he suffered a nasty ankle injury this past weekend. How healthy will he be?
KANSAS CITY, MO – JANUARY 12: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs points to the sidelines in celebration after throwing a touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first quarter of the AFC Divisional Round playoff game at Arrowhead Stadium on January 12, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Lastly…we have Joe Burrow…who has had another tremendous postseason…and is looking to get back to the Super Bowl for the second time in two seasons. It’s a touch call…who do YOU got?!
ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 22: Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals looks on against the Buffalo Bills during the third quarter in the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Highmark Stadium on January 22, 2023 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images)
Coming up on today’s Davey Mac Sports Report:
- Rangers beat Panthers
- Devils play Golden Knights this evening
- Flyers take on the Kings
- Knicks go against Cavs tonight
- Nets and 76’ers play each other tomorrow
- Yankees GM Cashman sticking with Hicks
- Brady annoyed by retirement questions
Rangers Defeat Panthers
The Rangers beat the Panthers last night…6 to 2. Mika Zibanejad had two goals and an assist and Adam Fox had a goal and two assists in the Ranger win.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 23: Mika Zibanejad #93 of the New York Rangers celebrates a first period goal against the Florida Panthers at Madison Square Garden on January 23, 2023 in New York City. The goal was the 250th of Zibanejad’s career. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Devils Vs. Vegas This Evening
The Devils and Flyers were inactive. This evening the Devils play the Golden Knights at the Prudential Center. The Devils (30-12-4) have won seven of their last ten games.
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – JANUARY 22: Jack Hughes #86 of the New Jersey Devils is congratulated by teammates after scoring during the 1st period of the game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Prudential Center on January 22, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Flyers Face L.A.
The Flyers face the Kings in Philadelphia. The Flyers are 20-21-7.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 31: Morgan Frost #48 of the Philadelphia Flyers in the first period at Crypto.com Arena on December 31, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Knicks Vs. Cavs Tonight
The Knicks, Nets, and 76’ers were all off yesterday. Tonight the Knicks take on the Cavaliers in Madison Square Garden. The Knicks are 5 and 5 in their last ten games and have struggled defensively.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 04: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks reacts late in the fourth quarter against the San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden on January 04, 2023 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 117-114. 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)
Nets Vs. 76'ers Tomorrow
The Nets and Sixers play tomorrow when they go against each other in Philly.
PHILADELPHIA, PA – APRIL 14: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets controls the ball against Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers in the first quarter at the Wells Fargo Center on April 14, 2021 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 Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
Yankees Sticking With Hicks
In a recent interview, Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman said that Aaron Hicks will more than likely be the Yankees left-fielder starting the season. Hicks, who seems like an old 33, hit just .216 with eight homers and 40 RBI in 130 games last season. He was just awful.
NEW YORK, NY – AUGUST 28: Aaron Hicks #31 of the New York Yankees follows through on his eighth inning two run home run against the Chicago White Sox at Yankee Stadium on August 28, 2018 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
Brady Hasn't Made A Decision Yet!
Tom Brady is not giving anything away about whether he’ll retire or not. On an interview with journalist Jim Grey, Brady said, quote, “Jim, if I knew what I was going to [bleeping] do, I would’ve already [bleeping] done it, okay, I’m taking a day at a time. I appreciate you asking, thank you.” Ouch! Brady a little testy!
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 26: Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on the sideline during the first quarter in the game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on September 26, 2021 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
That's Today's Davey Mac Sports Report!
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