When Nature Calls
You had one job, Tiger’s ridiculous look and tempers (and creativity) flare in the playoffs.
Saving you and the world from awkward conversations.
Intergalactic planetary,
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Ps – Today is Earth Day so reduce, reuse, recycle and go vegan. That’s what one team is doing for Mother Earth. Read that and more in our five sports teams that are saving the planet.
NBA (National Basketball Association)
In one of the most entertaining playoff series in recent history, the Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers are quite literally putting up a fight. Of course, they’ve been talking trash but there have been fights, ejections, wanted posters and one angry team general manager storming the referees’ locker room. (The 76ers lead the first round playoff series 3-1). PISSED OFF AND PASSIONATE
Overtime
From the ‘you had one job' file. While the Boston Celtics (NBA) were about the sweep the Indiana Pacers, eliminating them from the playoffs, ABC switched the broadcast over to “America’s Funniest Home Videos.” EITHER WAY IT WAS LAUGHABLE
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Serena Williams is putting her money where her mouth is. On Instagram, she revealed the details of her investment firm, Serena Ventures. She focuses on "early-stage investments in companies led by women and people of color and those that value 'individual empowerment' and creativity." RAISE ‘EM UP
Coaches’ corner
When a player wins the Masters (golf), they can wear the iconic green jacket anywhere for one year. (After one year they can only wear the jacket on the grounds of Augusta National Golf Club). Tiger Woods took advantage of this perk and wore his new favorite green accessory with basketball shorts and white tennis shoes to his restaurant. BUSINESS ON TOP, GYM RAT IN THE BACK
He’s Grrrreat!
How sports books lost their butts with Tiger’s win, the Boston Marathon is today and fireworks in San Fran.
It’s the comeback everyone is talking about. And no, we don’t mean the fact that it’s Monday again.
It’s so much better than that,
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PGA (Professional Golfers Association)
Until recently, no one would’ve ever thought of Tiger Woods as an underdog. But after some distractions in his personal life and back problems that left him unable to walk, he was not even close to being the favorite to win at the Masters. Then he went and proved them all wrong. Tiger showed why he still deserves to be at the top by winning the Masters yesterday. This was his fifth Masters win and first since 2005. TIGER FOR THE WIN
Overtime
The Colorado Rockies and San Francisco Giants (MLB – Major League Baseball) played an 18-inning game on Friday night, the equivalent of two games in one. The Giants promised Friday night fireworks so when the game was over (the Giants won), they proceeded with their fireworks show. The only problem is that it was after 1 am. Needless to say, their neighbors were fired up. DARE YOU TO CALL THE COPS
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Overshadowed by the star power and success of his own team, the Golden State Warriors’ Steph Curry, 31, set the record for three-pointers made in the NBA (National Basketball Association) postseason. (The playoffs started on Saturday and the Warriors are again the favorite to win it all). NBD JUST SETTING RECORDS OVER HERE
Coaches’ corner
With his win, Tiger became the second oldest golfer to win the Masters. Nike celebrated by dropping an incredible commercial directly after his win. Not celebrating? The sports books. Because he was such an underdog, online betting company FanDuel said his win cost them over $2 million. An executive with William Hill (another online sports betting company) summed it up perfectly by saying, “It’s great to see Tiger back. It’s a painful day for William Hill – our biggest golf loss ever – but a great day for golf.” WIN SOME, LOSE A LOT
What to watch
The Boston Marathon is today. Keep an eye on seven-time NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing) champion Jimmie Johnson who will be pounding the pavement in today’s race. IF YOU’RE NOT FIRST, YOU’RE LAST
March Madness Monday (In April)
March Madness comes to an end, school is cancelled today in Texas and why Pop Tarts are a must have.
The madness of March ends tonight.
It’s about time,
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College Basketball
The Fighting Irish of Notre Dame were not able to defend their title and lost to Baylor in last night’s Women’s College Basketball National Championship. The Lady Bears claimed their school’s third national championship in women’s basketball. HOOP DREAMS
Overtime
The Men’s College Basketball National Championship game is tonight and while it has taken a lot of sacrifices for Texas Tech to make it to its first national championship game, none are bigger than head coach Chris Beard giving up beer and candy. But don’t worry, he didn’t give up Pop Tarts. The students also sacrificed because Texas Tech cancelled school tonight and tomorrow in anticipation of the big game. A SELFLESS ACT
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One year ago, Virginia became the first #1 seed team in history to lose to a #16 seed team, and tonight they will play Texas Tech for their first ever championship. (For the record, both teams will be playing for their school’s first national championship). BRACKET IS STILL BUSTED
Coaches’ corner
The Orlando Magic (NBA – National Basketball Association) are making things happen. The team snapped the longest playoff drought in the Eastern Conference. For the first time in seven years, they’re headed to the postseason. RAISE THE ROOF