LAST NIGHT'S GAME 5/8/17 LAST NIGHT'S GAME 5/8/17

The Rundown: Still Dreaming

We hope your weekend of betting on Derby ponies led to a Monday morning of sleeping in on your big pile of cash.

It’s off to work for the rest of us,

The Last Night’s Game Team

Kentucky Derby

Day dreaming. A lways Dreaming dominated in the 143rd running of the Kentucky Derby, receiving $1.6 million in prize money. The horse can continue to dream of winning with the next stage of the Triple Crown around the corner. The Preakness is on May 20th. Click here for more on the Triple Crown.

NHL (National Hockey League)

Moving on. The hockey playoffs are still happening but that’s great news for Mike Fisher (aka Mr. Carrie Underwood) and his Nashville Predators. They defeated the St. Louis Blues to advance to their first ever Western Conference finals.

NBA (National Basketball Association)

Painting a picture with words. Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors look to sweep the Utah Jazz tonight to advance in the playoffs. Things became a little heated in the last game between the teams. It was so tense that Warriors’ Kevin Durant told the Jazz mascot to kindly get off the court using colorful language.

NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing)

Persistence pays off. NASCAR power couple Danica Patrick and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. entered the weekend with no NASCAR career wins between the two of them. In his 158th career start, Stenhouse brought home his first trophy for the mantle with a win at Talladega.

Overtime

Former Green Bay Packer Eddie Lacy (NFL – National Football League) is moving to Seattle to play for the Seahawks. He did what every normal person would do before a move, he had a garage sale. Fans lined up around the block to buy game used items, furniture and even his used deodorant. (Hey maybe it was hot standing in line)? All proceeds went to charity.

Sideline stat

Last year’s NBA champions, Cleveland Cavaliers, are having yet another great postseason. They swept the Toronto Raptors this weekend to start the playoffs with a perfect 8-0 (wins-losses) record. They’re the first team in NBA history to start the playoffs 8-0 in consecutive seasons.

Coaches’ corner

While dressed as an American flag, John Daly won his first tournament since 2004. The 51-year-old Daly, who is known to enjoy adult beverage, was showered in champagne after his victory. You may have had a “John Daly” at the bar – a combo of lemonade, iced tea and vodka. Tastes like victory.

The Rundown: Happy May Day

It’s May Day – the start of a new month. You have 31 days to conquer the world using sports to avoid awkward conversation.

You’re welcome,

The Last Night’s Game Team

NBA (National Basketball Association)

Leaving it all on the floor. Boston Celtics’ Isiah Thomas channeled his inner hockey player, coming back to dominate the game after losing a tooth. Thomas helped his team win after returning to Boston at 4 am from attending the funeral of his sister who was killed in a car accident two weeks ago.

Wondering when your team will play in the next round of the NBA playoffs? Here you go.

NFL (National Football League)

Dreaming of success. This draft’s Mr. Irrelevant is Chad Kelly, nephew of football Hall of Famer Jim Kelly. Kelly is very talented but has had some character issues that made teams uneasy. When he was finally chosen, he was asleep on the couch.

Mr. Irrelevant is the last man chosen in the draft – the 253rd pick. He’s considered irrelevant because the odds are against him to actually make the team.

F1 (Formula One)

Everyone remembers their first time. It was a big day in Russia yesterday but this has nothing to do with politics. Driver Valtteri Bottas, who started racing in 2013, brought home his first career win in Sochi, Russia.

Overtime

The most heartwarming pick in the draft came from the Pittsburgh Steelers. They selected James Conner of the University of Pittsburgh in the third round. Conner came back after beating cancer to excel on the field in his senior college season.

Sideline stat

In Sunday’s Washington Nationals game Anthony Rendon had three home runs and nine RBIs by the fifth inning. (That’s a lot). The last person to do that was Jennifer Lopez’ new boyfriend Alex Rodriguez 12 years ago.

Coaches’ corner

What is an RBI in baseball? RBI stands for “Run Batted In.” When the batter produces a hit that scores a run, the batter gets an RBI.

The Rundown: Short and Sweet

May your Monday start off how you like your coffee, strong and balanced.

With a side of sugar,

The Last Night’s Game Team

NBA (National Basketball Association)

Back it up. Steph Curry and his Golden State Warriors are up 3-0 in their playoff series vs. Portland Trail Blazers. Although the playoffs may have already swept Warriors' head coach Steve Kerr. Kerr was unable to coach game three and will not coach game four (and may be out for the entire playoffs) due to chronic back pain which caused him to miss half of last season.
Sweep you off your feet. The Cleveland Cavaliers swept the Indiana Pacers to become the first team to advance to second round of the playoffs. This marks LeBron James’ record-breaking 10th sweep in a playoff series. Curious what’s happening in the playoffs? We have you covered.

NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing)

Rain delay. Just when you tried to impress your racing fan boss and watch yesterday’s NASCAR race from Bristol, it never happened. The race was postponed until today due to weather. You can catch it at 1 pm EST here.

Overtime

In the epic playoff battle between his team, the Oklahoma City Thunder (NBA), and the Houston Rockets, MVP candidate Russell Westbrook hasn’t let his reputation of fashion guru suffer. After yesterday’s loss, he continued to bring his A game at the postgame press conference. We’ll let you determine if his avant-garde outfit is on point or should be pointed toward the exit.

Sideline stat

“El Classico” is a matchup between Spain's Real Madrid and Barcelona. Yesterday’s game featured two of soccer’s best, Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid) and Lionel Messi (Barcelona). Barcelona beat Real Madrid on a goal from Messi in the last 12 seconds of the game..

Coaches’ corner

The Chicago Cubs won the World Series (MLB – Major League Baseball) last year and broke their championship curse. That win comes with a lot of new fans. Their rival, Cincinnati Reds, took advantage of that situation with the “Bandwagon Fan Cam,” displaying Cubs fans throughout the stadium. Bandwagon fans are fans who start to like a team only when they win. Convenient.