Good morning, gang! It’s your ambassador of athletics Davey Mac here…and we’ve got an exciting Sports Report for ya today! Baseball, basketball, hockey: all in the news! But first!
Did you hear about the interview that Aaron Rodgers gave yesterday? In the appearance, Rodgers said that he is “attacking rehab” and that he believes he can return this season. Rodgers stated: “I believe in making room for the miraculous to happen.”
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – AUGUST 26: Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets looks on from the sideline during a preseason game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on August 26, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
Of course, Rodgers hasn’t played since he went down just four snaps into the very first game of the Jets’ season in September. It was a devastating blow for the organization and fanbase.
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 11: Quarterback Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets is helped off the field by team trainers after an injury during the first quarter of the NFL game against the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium on September 11, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
But still…it’s pretty impressive that Rodgers feels he can return so quickly from such a serious injury. A torn Achilles almost always keeps the athlete on the sidelines for a year…and sometimes guys end their career after an Achille injury. But Rodgers feels he only may need a few months.
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 11: Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets looks on against Buffalo Bills during the first quarter of the NFL game at MetLife Stadium on September 11, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
It should be interesting to see! I’m sure fans of Gang Green would love to have Rodgers over Zach Wilson…but can it be done? We’ll have to watch and find out! I’m Davey Mac…now on to the Scoreboard!
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 11: Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets warms up before the game against the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium on September 11, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
MLB Postseason Recap
Let’s start with baseball…where the MLB Postseason began with four Wild Card games. Each of these Wild Card series is best two out of three games…so winning this first matchup is huge. First…the Texas Rangers shut out the Tampa Bay Rays…four to nothing.
ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA – OCTOBER 03: Marcus Semien #2 celebrates with Leody Taveras #3 of the Texas Rangers after defeating the Tampa Bay Rays 4-0 in Game One of the Wild Card Series at Tropicana Field on October 03, 2023 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
Twins Take Out Jays
The Minnesota Twins beat the Toronto Blue Jays…3 to 1. The Twins go up one game to none.
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – OCTOBER 03: Royce Lewis #23 of the Minnesota Twins celebrates after hitting a solo home run against Kevin Gausman #34 of the Toronto Blue Jays during the third inning in Game One of the Wild Card Series at Target Field on October 03, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
D-Backs Down Brew Crew
Then the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Milwaukee Brewers…6 to 3. Arizona is now 1 – 0 in the series.
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – OCTOBER 03: Christian Walker #53 of the Arizona Diamondbacks celebrates after hitting a two-run RBI double during the ninth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers during Game One of the Wild Card Series at American Family Field on October 03, 2023 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)
Phils Beat Marlins
And the Philadelphia Phillies got past the Miami Marlins…4 to 1. We’ll have those same four matchups today…so check out some great playoff baseball, baby!
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – OCTOBER 03: Trea Turner #7 of the Philadelphia Phillies is doused by Brandon Marsh #16 and Bryson Stott #5 after defeating the Miami Marlins 4-1 in Game One of the Wild Card Series at Citizens Bank Park on October 03, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
Jordan On FORBES List
Michael Jordan is now the first athlete to make the Forbes list of the 400 richest Americans (#379). Jordan has made tons of dough from the NBA, endorsement deals, and other business ventures. But after selling his stake in the Charlotte Hornets earlier this year, he bumped his fortune up to around $3 billion.
CHICAGO, IL – MARCH 12: Former player Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls addresses the crowd during a 20th anniversary recognition ceremony of the Bulls 1st NBA Championship in 1991 during half-time of a game bewteen the Bulls and the Utah Jazz at the United Center on March 12, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
Former NY Ranger Stepan Retires
Former New York Ranger Derek Stepan has announced his retirement after 13 seasons in the NHL. He spent seven seasons with the Rangers after being selected in the second round of the 2008 draft. Stepan’s best season came in 2013-14, when he recorded a career-best 57 points (17 goals, 40 assists) in the regular season and 15 more (five goals, 10 assists) in the playoffs to help New York advance to the Stanley Cup Final.
MONTREAL, QC – MAY 19: Derek Stepan #21 of the New York Rangers celebrates a Ranger goal against the Montreal Canadiens in Game Two of the Eastern Conference Final during the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bell Centre on May 19, 2014 in Montreal, Canada. The Rangers defeated the Canadiens 3-1. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
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