Good morning, sunshine! It's Friday, June 28th, and we're heading into the last weekend of June, rolling right into the 4th of July holiday. Let's dive into some key conversation starters for your weekend ahead.
Olympic Gymnastics Trials: Simone Biles Shines Again
We're in the midst of the US Olympic team trials for gymnastics, and all eyes are on Simone Biles. As the oldest entrant, she's still at the top of her game. She's among the 20 men and 16 women vying for Olympic berths this weekend. While Simone is a near-lock, it’ll be exciting to see who joins her on the team in Paris. The trials run through June 30th.
Grimace Fever Hits New York
In an unexpected twist, Grimace from McDonald's has become the hero of the season! Since throwing out the first pitch at a New York Mets game two weeks ago, the Mets have put together an impressive 11-2 record. Fans are embracing the Grimace craze, dressing up like him and even chugging beer in his honor. The Empire State Building even went purple for his birthday.
Euro Cup Knockout Stage: Historic Moments
The Euro Cup's single-elimination knockout stage (soccer) is here, bringing historic moments. Slovenia qualified for the knockout stage for the first time, and Georgia, in their first Euros, beat Portugal to advance. Austria won their group for the first time ever and powerhouses wild ride.
NBA Draft: LeBron's Dream Comes True
LeBron James is set to fulfill his dream of playing with his son in the NBA (National Basketball Association). Bronny James was drafted by the Lakers with the 55th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. If they take the court together, it will be the first time a father and son have played together in NBA history.
From Golf Galaxy Employee to PGA Tour: Nick Bienz’s Big Break
Nick Bienz, a Golf Galaxy employee who never played in a PGA Tour-sanctioned event, qualified for the Rocket Mortgage Classic. After drinking three beers to calm his nerves before a playoff, he's now set to play in a PGA Tour event. Talk about a Cinderella story, if Cinderella drank beer.
Tour de France
The Tour de France (cycling) kicks off on Saturday in Florence, Italy. This year’s route is unusual, starting in Italy for the first time to honor 100 years since the first Italian victory in the Tour. The 2024 Summer Olympics also means the tour won’t finish in Paris for the first time in its history. It’s been three years since an American has won a stage at the Tour and Neilson Powelss, Matteo Jorgenson and Sean Quinn are three Americans who hope to break that streak.
NHL Draft at the Sphere in Las vegas
The NHL Draft (National Hockey League) starts today in Las Vegas at the Sphere. This unique venue will host a one-of-a-kind event, with real-time incorporation into the exosphere. The San Jose Sharks have the No. 1 pick, and it’s expected they will take Macklin Celebrini from Boston University. Austin Moline, a Vegas local, hopes to hear his name called in his hometown. If he does, he’ll be the first person drafted into the NHL from Las Vegas.
That’s your weekend sports roundup! For more updates, visit lastnightsgame.com or follow us on social. Have a fantastic weekend!
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