Donut Judge Me
It’s Nat’l Donut Day! Who’s banned from basketball, why not play with a broken jaw and diamonds are Tom Brady’s BFF?
It’s National Donut Day so indulge today and then drink to forget about it tomorrow on National Rosé Day.
Oh if I must,
The Last Night’s Game Team
NBA (National Basketball Association)
Injuries continue to plague the defending NBA Champion Golden State Warriors in the Finals, with the Toronto Raptors up 2-1 in the series. To add insult to injury (pun intended), one of their minority owners shouted an obscenity at a Raptors player and shoved him during the last game. Mark Stevens has been fined $500,000 by the NBA and banned from attending games for one year. COME AT ME BRO
Overtime
If you thought you were a champ for showing up to work today, wait until you read this. Boston Bruins player Zdeno Chara broke his jaw in game four of the NHL (National Hockey League) Stanley Cup Finals but he played in game five last night, broken jaw and all. Sadly, his grit didn’t equal a win as the St. Louis Blues pulled within one game of winning it all. PROOF THAT HOCKEY PLAYERS ARE HARDCORE
Sideline stat
The final leg of the Triple Crown takes place at Belmont on Saturday. The winner of the Preakness (one of the three Triple Crown races), War Of Will is hoping to win two of the three big races. (The Kentucky Derby is the third race of the Triple Crown). HOLD YOUR HORSES
Coaches’ corner
If diamonds are a girl’s best friend, then the New England Patriots (NFL - National Football League) are a sorority. The team received their Super Bowl rings yesterday and, put on your sunglasses, they’re blinding. Tom Brady celebrated receiving his sixth Super Bowl ring by joining in the now viral quarterbacks' off-season challenge, chugging an entire beer in two gulps. GREATEST OF ALL TIME?
What to watch
The FIFA Women’s World Cup kicks off today. Team U.S.A. are the defending champions and they will play in their first game on Tuesday vs. Thailand. There’s so much excitement happening around this monumental event. Check out our Five Things You Need To Know About The Women’s World Cup to catch all the storylines and the action. IT’LL HELP YOU SCORE
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,
The Last Night’s Game Team
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
5 Things You Need To Know About The Kentucky Derby
The Derby is the one time of year it’s perfectly acceptable to dress up in a hat as large as a small country to go bet on ponies and drink excessively.
The Kentucky Derby is the one time of year it’s perfectly acceptable to dress up in a hat as large as a small country to go bet on ponies and drink excessively.
We bet it’s what everyone is talking about,
The Last Night’s Game Team
FIVE THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT THE KENTUCKY DERBY
1. The horses are all three-year-old males. You’ll never see a horse win the Derby twice because they’re only allowed to race when they’re three and that’s it. Talk about peaking early in life.
2. The mint julep has been the official cocktail of the Derby since 1938. The drink is typically made with Early Times Whiskey and over 120,000 juleps are sold every year at the Derby.
3. The Derby is often referred to as the “most exciting two minutes in sports” because that’s how long it takes for the horses to run the 1 ¼ mile track. You better time your bathroom trip right.
4. The high fashion wasn’t always a requirement but the dress code was updated way before any of us were born in an effort to attract high end spectators. The big ‘ol Derby hats became a thing in the 1960s when fashion norms loosened up and bright, big and festive were socially acceptable. FASHION FAVS
5. Two horses to watch. Purchased for a mere $3 million, Mendelssohn looks to become the first European-based horse to win the Derby. The favorite to win this year’s Derby? Everyone’s placing their cold hard cash on Justify. Ever wonder how they name a horse? There’s a whole slew of rules but one of note – names may not exceed 18 characters including spaces. (The race is only two minutes long…you have to help the announcers out somehow). RULES
Watch the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 5th live from Churchill Downs at 6:30 EST.
But wait there’s more
The Derby isn’t until Saturday, so here’s how you can strike up a conversation today by talking about what women’s sports leagues are doing that is unprecedented, what caused Drake to cross the (side)line at a basketball game and why is it called the triple crown? READ