Name Of The Game
The chatter around the ‘b’ in IHOP’s new name (IHOb) has nothing on this weekend in sports.
The buzz around the ‘b’ in IHOP’s new name (IHOb) has nothing on this weekend in sports.
Talk of the town,
The Last Night’s Game Team
NBA (National Basketball Association)
When you've been there, done that. In a lackluster NBA finals, the Golden State Warriors swept the Cleveland Cavaliers to win their third championship in four years. After the series, it came out that Cavs’ LeBron James played the last three games of the series with a hand injury from punching a white board after their game one overtime loss. The Warriors may have won but the focus is now on King James’ impending free agency and where he’ll play next season. THE ODDS
Overtime
On Saturday, Justify became only the 13th horse in history to win the Triple Crown (the Kentucky Derby, Belmont Stakes and Preakness Stakes). Justify's trainer Bob Baffert had the same good luck charm, the Burger King, present at this race as he did when his last horse, American Pharaoh, won the Triple Crown. The creepy mascot may have been lucky but there’s also some controversy around another horse that Baffert trains running interference for Justify to retain the lead for the win. KING ME
Sideline stat
Yesterday’s Canadian Grand Prix (F1 – Formula One Racing) was scheduled for two hours or 70 laps, whichever comes first. Well supermodel Winnie Harlow beat them to the punch. She was handed the checkered flag early and ended the race one lap before she was supposed to. THAT WAS QUICK
Coaches’ corner
The Washington Capitals claimed their first NHL (National Hockey League) title in the franchise’s 44-year history and they’re celebrating enough for the 44 years of pent up frustration. The team and their new friend, the Stanley Cup, have gone from the Vegas clubs, to a drinking tour of D.C. with party buses, tattoos and swimming in a fountain, to beers in a suite at the Washington Nationals game (MLB – Major League Baseball), to The Tonight Show this evening and somehow they're going to make it to the championship parade tomorrow. Their livers are the true champions in this story.WHERE IN THE BAR IS THE STANLEY CUP?
The Breakfast Of Champions
Small talk doesn’t have to be painful, even on a Monday.
Small talk doesn’t have to be painful, even on a Monday.
Sports (and coffee) are always the right answer,
The Last Night’s Game Team
Tennis
When things don't go as planned. In a much anticipated showdown of two former #1 players in the world, Maria Sharapova and Serena Williams were supposed to meet this morning on the clay courts of the French Open. Just before the match was about to start, Williams withdrew from the tournament with an arm injury. This was Williams’ first grand slam tournament appearance since giving birth to daughter Olympia. GUNS BLAZIN'
Overtime
In auto racing, the job of the pace car is to keep the drivers at a reasonable speed before the race and during any incidents on the track. This weekend, the pace car in an IndyCar race became the incident, crashing on the track and delaying the start of the race. As if that wasn't bad enough, it was a $123,000 Corvette driven by a General Motors Vice President. YOU HAD ONE JOB
Sideline stat
Steph Curry had a record-setting night last night in the NBA (National Basketball Association) finals, with nine three-pointers. Curry and his Golden State Warriors have continued to rule the Cleveland Cavaliers, going up 2-0 in the best-of-seven series. Luckily for the Cavs, they will return home for game three where they can sleep in their own beds and hopefully pull off a win. TELL ME MORE
Coaches’ corner
Good guys alert. Their coaches taught them to “play selfless football and not selfish.” That’s what the Boise Black Knights youth football team told Good Morning America about their decision to stop and help accident victims on their drive home from a tournament in New Mexico. The 12 – 14 year olds worked together to lift an overturned car to safely rescue the trapped passengers. EATING THEIR WHEATIES
What to watch
The Washington Capitals (NHL – National Hockey League) attempted to match the celebrity filled pregame show of the Vegas Golden Knights but fell flat on Saturday with player intros from Wheel of Fortune’s Pat Sajak. (One tweet described it as your school principal trying to be cool, but failing miserably).
Luckily for the Caps, their on-ice performance was superior, taking a 2-1 lead in the Stanley Cup finals. The teams will play again tonight in D.C. Let’s just hope they have something better up their pregame sleeve that doesn’t involve buying a vowel. A-E-I-O-U FAIL
BBQ Banter
Wrapping up a three-day weekend with quick read so you can dominate today’s BBQ with the right small talk, an epic pool float and the perfect poolside cocktail.
Wrapping up a three-day weekend with a quick read so you can dominate today’s BBQ with the right small talk, an epic pool float and the perfect poolside cocktail.
Just don't bring the Indy 500 victory drink for the host,
The Last Night's Game
NBA (National Basketball Association)
When you feel like you’re doing three people’s jobs. King James still reigns supreme as his team beat the Boston Celtics last night in game seven to head to the NBA finals. Even though this will be LeBron James’ eighth consecutive appearance in the finals, some say this is his biggest feat yet because he has carried his team on his shoulders for the entire season.
Overtime
Hanging out in exotic locations with models is an average Sunday for quarterback Tom Brady (NFL – National Football League). Decked out for a white party, he spent his time at the Monaco Grand Prix (F1 – Formula One Racing) yesterday with model Bella Hadid at a sponsor event. He also took time to toss the football with race winner (see coaches’ corner). BEST DAY EVER?
Sideline stat
There’s still a chance for a rematch of the past three years of the NBA finals, featuring the Cavs and the Golden State Warriors, if the Warriors win tonight. Steph Curry and his team are in Houston to take on the Rockets in game seven tonight.
Coaches’ corner
Yesterday was a great day to be from the land down under, with the Aussies taking home victories in both the Indy 500 (IndyCar) and the F1 Monaco Grand Prix. First, Daniel Ricciardo dominated the picturesque course in Monaco, celebrating his victory with his signature shoey – a celebratory drink out of the shoe he wore for the race. (More like eewey). BOTTOMS UP
Then there’s Australia’s own Will Power, who chugged the traditional Indy 500 victory cocktail, a nice bottle of milk, after racing in scorching hot temperatures. Although all eyes were on Danica Patrick, whose racing career came to an end with a crash less than halfway through the race. INDY
What to watch
What happens in Vegas is certainly not staying in Vegas tonight in the first of seven games in the battle for the Stanley Cup (NHL – National Hockey League). This is the first time in 20 years the Washington Capitals have been in the finals and it's the first year on the ice for the Vegas Golden Knights, an expansion team. ARE YOU READY FOR IT?