Good morning, sunshine! Here’s your ultimate guide to what’s happening this weekend for your sports small talk.
Women's College World Series: History Made
Yesterday, Oklahoma made history by winning the Women’s College World Series, achieving the first-ever four-peat in college softball. Go Sooners!
NBA Finals: Celtics Dominate Mavericks
Last night, the Boston Celtics came out swinging in the first game of the NBA Finals and dominated the Dallas Mavericks. Game two is on Sunday.
French Open Finals: Swiatek vs. Paolini
On the women’s side, Iga Świątek (No. 1) defeated American Coco Gauff and will play against Italy’s Jasmine Paolini in the finals on Saturday. Świątek has an impressive streak, not losing at Roland Garros in three years.
On the men’s side, with Novak Djokovic out due to a knee injury, Janek Sinner will take over the number-one world ranking regardless of the results of his match in the semifinals later today.
Major League Baseball World Tour: London Series
The Major League Baseball (MLB) World Tour returns to London this weekend with the New York Mets facing the Philadelphia Phillies. Don’t miss Rob McElhenney’s genius marketing campaign with MLB.
Stanley Pups: Adorable Competition
Today is the first-ever “Stanley Pup.” This 90-minute show features celebrity dog lovers like Kristin Chenoweth. Lisa Vanderpump and Miranda Lambert, alongside adorable adoptable dogs representing the 16 teams that qualified for the Stanley Cup Finals. NHL (National Hockey League) players will introduce these furry friends, supporting local pet adoptions.
Stanley Cup Finals: Panthers vs. Oilers
The Stanley Cup Finals see the Florida Panthers in their second straight appearance, while the Edmonton Oilers return for the first time since 2006. Fun fact: the travel distance between Edmonton and Sunrise, Florida, sets a record for the longest in Stanley Cup Finals history at 2,541 miles.
Look out for superstars Conor McDavid leading the Oilers and Matthew Tkachuk leading the Panthers. Also, keep an eye on Corey Perry of the Oilers, who is making history by appearing in the Stanley Cup Finals with five different teams—a first in NHL history.
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