Here’s your quick rundown to start the week with all the excitement from the weekend. We've got you covered from the end of Mystic Dan's Triple Crown dreams to Simone Biles' stunning comeback. Let’s dive in!
Triple Crown Breakdown: Mystic Dan Falls Short
Mystic Dan's quest for the Triple Crown ended on Saturday at the Preakness Stakes, with Seize the Gray winning. Mystic Dan's second-place finish extends a six-year drought where the Kentucky Derby winner has failed to repeat at the Preakness Stakes. This is the longest such drought since 1989 to 1997, according to ESPN Stats & Information research.
Simone Biles’ Road to Paris
Simone Biles made a triumphant return at the U.S. Classic at the XL Center in Hartford, Connecticut. She dominated the field, winning the all-around title with 59.5 points, her highest score since the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. Her performance was nearly two points ahead of runner-up Shilese Jones. For the first time, 3 Black women, including Biles, Rebeca Andrade and Shilese Jones, swept the world championship podium, making it the first all-Black podium in World Championships gymnastics history.
PGA Championship: Schauffele’s Major Win
Xander Schauffele finally got the monkey off his back, winning his first career major title at the PGA Championship (Profesional Golfers Association). Schauffele, who has had 12 top-10 major finishes without a victory, matched the lowest round in major history with a nine-under 62 on Thursday. Check out more details about his victory [here]().
Scottie Scheffler’s Legal Drama
Charges against Scottie Scheffler are expected to be dropped this week, but here’s a little background on what got him into that scenario. The incident occurred after a tragic event where a security guard, John Mills, was struck by a bus outside Valhalla Golf Club. This led to significant traffic issues, resulting in Scheffler’s arrest when he allegedly drove past a police officer directing traffic. Scheffler later described the incident as "a big misunderstanding." Read more about the situation.
PWHL Finals: Boston vs. Minnesota
The Professional Women’s Hockey League is wrapping up its inaugural season with a heated finals. Boston is leading 1-0 in the best-of-five series against Minnesota. The excitement continues as these two teams compete for the championship.
NHL Playoffs: Game 7 Showdown
Canada is going to be rocking tonight as the Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers (National Hockey League) face off in Game 7 of the Western Conference second round at Rogers Arena in Vancouver. With a spot in the conference finals, this game will surely be a thriller.
Stay tuned for all these exciting events and more. For detailed updates, follow us here or on social and keep yourself in the loop with all the sports action this week.
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