Crowning Achievement
Since none of us woke up this morning as the Duchess of Sussex, it looks like it’s back to the grind.
Since none of us woke up this morning as the Duchess of Sussex, it looks like it’s back to the grind.
You're still royally sports smart,
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The Race For The Triple Crown
When there’s no surprise here. Kentucky Derby winner, Justify, was the heavy favorite in Saturday’s Preakness Stakes. It wasn’t pretty but Justify easily won the sloppy, muddy race. The Preakness is the second of three races a horse has to win to achieve the Triple Crown. With two of those races in the bag, the next stop for Justify is the Belmont Stakes on June 9, where he hopes to become the next Triple Crown winner. MORE ON THE RACE
Overtime
Speaking of crowns, you couldn’t avoid the coverage of the royal wedding this weekend. As expected, even the sporty were invited. Tennis star Serena Williams and soccer great David Beckham, along with their spouses, looked the part donning a different kind of uniform for the royal celebration. PICS
Sideline stat
The first all-athlete season of Dancing With The Stars comes to a close tonight in the season finale and may the most coordinated win. The final three athletes left standing are Josh Norman, player for the Washington Redskins (NFL – National Football League) and two members of the Olympic figure skating team – Adam Rippon and Tonya Harding. We’ll find out tonight who will dance away with the famed mirrorball trophy. QUICK SEASON RECAP
Coaches’ corner
With “Star Wars” favorite Chewbacca sitting courtside, the Cleveland Cavaliers (NBA – National Basketball Association) embodied the power of the force when they dominated the Boston Celtics in their playoff game this weekend. Did you know that new Chewbacca is actually played by former Penn State and Finnish basketball player Joonas Suotamo? So maybe the wookie does have game? (PS – the Cavs are down 2-1 in the semifinal series against the Celtics).
What to watch
The Vegas Golden Knights are in! In their inaugural season the team continues to chase history, defeating the Winnipeg Jets last night to advance to the Stanley Cup Finals. They’re waiting on their opponent, the victor of the Washington Capitals and Tampa Bay Lightning series. The two teams will play tonight for a spot in the finals. SCHEDULE
Out Of Ideas? 5 Extravagant Gifts Athletes Buy Each Other For The Holidays
‘Tis the season to be jolly. Quarterbacks and star running backs often give holiday gifts to their offensive line for protecting them. But what do you give someone who can afford to buy themselves anything? You’ll see.
‘Tis the season to be jolly and give gifts to the ones who have our backs. The same unspoken rule applies to football players. Quarterbacks and star running backs often give holiday gifts to their offensive line – the guys who protect them from being hit by the opposing team’s defense. But what do you give someone who can afford to buy anything? You’ll see.
Better than a lump of coal,
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FIVE EXTRAVAGANT GIFTS ATHLETES BUY EACH OTHER FOR THE HOLIDAYS
1. Tom Brady has been referred to as the G.O.A.T (Greatest Of All Time). What do the best in the business and his supermodel wife Gisele get his offensive line for protecting him? How about Audi Q7s? That’ll do the trick.
2. Gifts with wheels are very popular. Last year, Dallas Cowboys’ Ezekiel Elliott gave his linemen John Deere UTVs and former running back Reggie Bush? He gave away segways. Hall of Fame running back (and Dancing With The Stars winner) Emmitt Smith left a key to a new Hummer in each of his linemen's lockers. Too bad they were actually for the remote controlled version.
3. Last year for the holidays, Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (aka Ciara’s hubby) gave his offensive linemen TVs and the entire team two-first class airline tickets. Go big or go…to the airport.
4. Understanding the severity of the hits his lineman have taken for him, Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer bought each of them a hot tub to soothe their aching muscles.
5. We saved the best for last. Quarterback Trevor Siemian is a lover of Skittles and he wanted to share that with his linemen. So, he bought them custom parkas that dispense Skittles. Yes, the fur-rim hooded parkas have a button on the chest that when pushed, Skittles arrive in a coat pocket. A dream come true.
The Rundown: Hitting It Out Of The Park
It’s a Manic Monday at Wimbledon but hopefully not for you.
Let’s just fast forward to Friday already,
The Last Night’s Team
MLB (Major League Baseball)
- Tonight is the MLB Home Run Derby in Miami, FL. The derby is the precursor to the all-star game tomorrow night. Catch our special edition Five Things To Know to learn more about the derby and the all-star game.
Wimbledon
- Yesterday’s Middle Sunday at Wimbledon led to today’s Manic Monday. It’s ‘manic’ because every player left in the tournament, man or woman, will take to the court to fight for a spot in the quarterfinals. The Brits mix it up - this unique schedule is unlike any other Grand Slam tournament.
Overtime
- Dancing With The Stars judge Julianne Hough married NHL (National Hockey League) player Brooks Laich in Idaho this weekend. Hough joins the list of celebrity hockey wives that includes singer Carrie Underwood, Olympian Kristi Yamaguchi, sportscaster Erin Andrews and actress Elisha Cuthbert.
Sideline stat
- Over the weekend the Houston Rockets and James Harden agreed on a contract extension, which is the biggest contract in NBA history. Well, it's the biggest contract since last week when Steph Curry signed the now second biggest contract in NBA history.
Coaches’ Corner
- Soccer icon Wayne Rooney is stirring up the pot in the world’s most popular sport. Rooney left the behemoth of Manchester United Football Club to return to his roots with Everton Football Club. Rooney's career began with Everton at age 16. Rooney is on the backend of his stellar career and was seeing less playing time at Man U.
