The Rundown: Speed Demon
A new record was set this weekend - 4.22 seconds. We investigated what else happens in less than five seconds? Well, McDonald's sells 365 burgers, 205,000 Facebook posts are posted and 21 babies are born.
It happens in a flash,
The Last Night's Game Team
Soccer
- All rise. U.S.A. soccer has adopted a new policy stating that players must stand for the national anthem. Some players previously took a knee during the song to protest social injustice.
MLB (Major League Baseball)
- Global games. The World Baseball Classic started this morning with Israel taking on Korea in Seoul, South Korea. The Classic is essentially the Olympics for baseball. Teams representing their respective countries compete every four years. Stay tuned for more on the World Baseball Classic in Wednesday’s Five Things to Know.
NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing)
- Slow down speedy. In the second race of the season, Kevin Harvick led the majority of the race but was penalized for speeding on pit row (that’s where the cars receive new tires, gas and/or quick maintenance). The added time from the penalty caused Harvick to lose to Brad Keselowski.
Overtime
- If you thought the Kardashians had family drama, wait until you hear this story. Jim Buss was the owner of the Los Angeles Lakers until he died and then the team went his kids. Daughter Jeanie Buss fired her brother Jim as the team’s head of basketball operations two weeks ago. Her two brothers then called a meeting to elect a new board of directors that didn’t include Jeanie. A restraining order followed. Something tells us this is just heating up.
Sideline stat
- At the NFL (National Football League) Combine John Ross from Washington broke the 40-yard dash record, which stood for nine years, running it in 4.22 seconds. Although, Ross missed out on the option of a private island or a $1 million prize offered by Adidas because he was wearing Nike cleats. No island for you. (Missed out on what the NFL Combine is? Here’s our Five Things to Know).
Coaches’ corner
- There is no police radar gun in NASCAR and the cars do not have speedometers. So how do the authorities know how fast the car is going to hand out a speeding penalty? Speed is determined by sensors that calculate how fast the car moves through zones.
The Rundown: Weekend Preview Edition - Kilt Not Included
We’ve got that Friday feeling and we’re donning our kilts in honor of the Open happening right now in Scotland. It’s not quite to the level of the ESPYS red carpet glamour but it’ll do.
Scotch on the rocks,
The Last Night’s Game Team
The ESPYS
- James’ night. LeBron James cleaned up during Wednesday’s award show, winning three ESPYS for breaking Cleveland’s championship curse. James was also part of a powerful show opener alongside NBA players, Carmelo Anthony, Dwayne Wade and Chris Paul where they encouraged their fellow athletes (and viewers) to take the lead in bringing peace to their communities.
- Red carpet glamour. As always, the fashion was on point, with low cut dresses and the tux with no socks look proving trendy. See all the fashion and share with us on Twitter who was your best and worst dressed.
- Always good for a laugh. In retirement, Peyton Manning has taken up writing letters to friends and family. Check out the hilarious video.
- Memorable. Craig Sager’s acceptance speech for the Jimmy V Award was heartwarming and inspiring. (See it here). Known for his zany courtside attire, he also brought his A game with his wild tux jacket and leopard print kicks.
NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing)
- Adding to his lead. Brad Keselowski looks to win his third race in a row this weekend in New Hampshire and extend his overall lead on the rest of the drivers in the standings.
- Brain break. After crashing in previous races, Dale Earnhardt, Jr. will miss this weekend’s race due to concussion like symptoms. Earnhardt missed some drive time in 2012 with similar symptoms.
Golf
- Kilt not included. The Open started yesterday and continues through Sunday in Scotland. American golfer Phil Mickelson, 46, holds the lead after the first round, coming within a missed putt of shooting the best round in history. For those of you who have insomnia, you can catch the play live on the Golf Channel. For the non-vampires, the Golf Channel will have complete round the clock coverage.
Tour de France
- Bike on. The Tour, which runs through the end of this month, continued today after the horrific attacks in Nice, France. With additional security, the international group of riders showed solidarity and united to honor the victims with a moment of silence at the beginning and the end of today's race.
Overtime
- After the all-star break this week, the second half of the baseball season starts tonight. New to baseball or simply need some conversation starters for the office? Check out our four tips for baseball small talk to prepare you to talk shop with the best of them.
Sideline stat
- Celebrating it’s 20th year, The Evolution Championship Series (aka Evo) is taking place this weekend in Las Vegas. What the heck is Evo? More than 14,000 competitors from all corners of the globe will meet up to participate in the biggest fighting video game tournament in the world, Evo 2016. Gamers sign up to compete in one of nine fighting video games (think Mortal Combat and Street Fighter). Intrigued? Read more.
Coaches’ corner
- For a brief moment it appeared we were going to "make America great again.” News broke yesterday that Heisman Trophy winner, former Denver Broncos quarterback and all around good guy Tim Tebow, was going to speak at the Republican National Convention. Unfortunately, our dreams of Tebow for president were destroyed when he released a video stating it was all just rumors. Guess we better take the campaign sign out of our yard.