It’s Friday, May 17th, and we’ve got the scoop you need to sound like the ultimate sports guru this weekend. Let’s dive into the highlights.
Triple Crown Watch: Preakness Stakes
First up, Kentucky Derby winner Mystic Dan is racing in the second leg of the Triple Crown as the favorite at the Preakness Stakes on Saturday. Bob Baffert’s horse, Muth, was the favorite but dropped out due to a fever. It’s hard to win the Triple Crown with fresh horses entering each race. Only three horses in the Preakness also ran in the Kentucky Derby.
Caitlin Clark’s Record-Breaking Start
The Indiana Fever’s (WNBA - Women’s National Basketball Association) first game set viewership records thanks to the electrifying presence of Caitlin Clark. Expect big numbers again when they face the New York Liberty and Sabrina Ionescu on Saturday at 1 pm ET.
PWHL: Postseason Excitement
The Professional Women's Hockey League is heating up! The first of five postseason games drew nearly 40,000 spectators, a 32% increase from the regular season. Boston advanced to the first-ever PWHL finals after sweeping Montreal, a team they chose as their opponent. Today, Minnesota and Toronto face off in a decisive Game 5 to determine who will join Boston in the finals.
PGA Championship: All Eyes on Valhalla
Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville is hosting the PGA Championship for the first time since 2014, the site of Rory McIlroy’s last major win. Heading into the second day, Rory is tied for fourth place. Interestingly, Rory filed for divorce this week, and he's historically won four majors while single, none while married. Could this be his comeback moment?
After the first day, Xander Schauffele shot a stunning 62, tying the record for the lowest round in a major, while Tiger Woods sits at +1. With the top 70 players plus ties moving on to Saturday’s play, it's anyone's game.
NBA Playoffs: High Stakes Action
The Boston Celtics (NBA - National Basketball Association) have clinched their spot in the Eastern Conference Finals for the third consecutive year. They await the winner of the Indiana Pacers vs. New York Knicks series. Game 6 is tonight, with the Knicks leading the series 3-2. The Knicks haven’t made the conference finals since the 1999-2000 season, so a win tonight could be monumental.
That’s your quick sports rundown! Stay with us on the site or social media for more details and updates. We’ve got you covered all weekend long.
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