There’s a light at the end of the tunnel for live sports, so there’s hope for the rest of us.
We’re in this together, but six feet apart,
The Last Night’s Game Team
Kentucky Derby
Instead of mourning what would’ve been Kentucky Derby this Saturday, don your Derby hat and celebrate with a new tradition, turtle racing. The turtle tradition started in 1945 because of the ban on racing during WWII. The Kentucky Turtle Race will happen at Churchill Downs and may the “fastest” reptile win. Otherwise, you can bet on the virtual Derby race between the 13 Triple Crown winners. That race will take place during the already scheduled Derby time on Saturday at 5:45 p.m. ET. The actual Derby has been rescheduled for September 5 (which is Labor Day weekend). PONY UP
FYI – A Triple Crown winner means the horse has won the Preakness, Kentucky Derby and the Belmont Stakes. There have been 13 Triple Crown winners in the history of horse racing.
Overtime
With graduations across the country cancelled due to COVID concerns, LeBron James and a whole host of celebrities are stepping up for “Graduate Together: America Honors the High School Class of 2020.” Expect big names like the Jonas Brothers, Megan Rapinoe and Pharrell Williams to cheer on the class of 2020 as they embark on their next chapter in life. You can support the class of 2020 by nominating an outstanding senior or educator worthy of recognition. NOMINATE YOUR HERO HERE
Sideline stat
Tennis is bringing out the big guns for the “Stay at Home Slam,” a Mario Tennis Aces tournament this weekend. Headlining the tourney is the duo of Serena Williams and the new mom-to-be, model Gigi Hadid. Other celebrities and athletes playing include Karlie Kloss, Steve Aoki, Naomi Osaka, Venus Williams and Seal. There is $1 million in prize money on the line which will benefit the winning team’s charity of choice. ESPORTS FTW
Coaches’ corner
For some middle schoolers the highlight of the summer is not having school but for some it’s the Little League World Series. Sadly, the tournament has announced that its regional tournaments and the World Series have been canceled this year. Traditionally, teams from all over the country and the globe gather in Williamsport, PA to compete for the title of champions. AT LEAST THE KIDS CAN GO TO DISNEYLAND INSTEAD. OH WAIT…
What to watch
NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing) announced its return to the track on May 17. The fast-paced sport will have a packed schedule hosting seven races in 11 days. The races will take place at two tracks, one in South Carolina and the other in North Carolina, but without fans. HOLD ON TO YOUR HATS
