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THINGS TO CARE ABOUT
Start spreading the news … There has been plenty of it in New York. In a wild and turbulent offseason, the local pro football teams — the Jets and Giants — have made major moves. We’re breaking down what’s next for these teams after the firing of Jets GM Mike Maccagnan, the trade of Giants receiver Odell Beckham Jr. and much more. Read More
30 under 21 … Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are the dominant forces in soccer, winning nearly every individual award and leading their clubs to title after title. Yet both are in the twilights of their careers — at 31 and 34 years old, respectively — and previous heirs to the throne such as Neymar and Gareth Bale haven’t come close to filling their boots. It leaves us with an obvious question: Who’s next? Read More
Wait, what did we learn here? The NHL is a copycat league in that general managers usually need to see something bold pay off for someone else before adopting it as their own strategy. That goes for analytics, contract structures and what kind of coach to hire and from where. But Greg Wyshynski writes that copying from the results of the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs would be like copying from the dumbest kid in your math class. Here’s why. Read More
WEEKEND BINGE READS
Oracle is losing the Warriors, but Oakland will always have Dame … Section 113, Row 10. It’s where Damian Lillard and his family had season tickets at Oracle Arena for many years. Now, the Oakland native is hoping to help his team close out both the Warriors and the arena where he built so many childhood memories. Read More
Julie Ertz is the USWNT’s ass-kicker … Like the Kool-Aid Man, Ertz has a reputation for furiously demolishing barriers with a smile. Off the field, she’s a ball of sunshine. But on it, she’s a ruthless midfielder and a key component to the U.S. team’s World Cup success. Read More
The uncertain future of Baltimore’s storied horse race … In Baltimore’s Park Heights neighborhood, more than 100,000 people are expected to gather Saturday to watch the 144th Preakness Stakes. Recent plans for the area have residents concerned about what will happen if the city continues with its revitalization plan — which involves demolishing unsightly and deteriorating buildings nearby, perhaps even the racetrack. Read More
THINGS TO WATCH
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Steph Curry dribbles downcourt and his brother Seth comes flying from behind and snatches the ball away.
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Patrice Bergeron scores a pair of goals off David Pastrnak feeds as the Bruins sweep the Hurricanes and advance to the Stanley Cup Final.
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Scoop Jackson contemplates Anthony Davis’ future as a result of the Pelicans landing the first overall draft pick.
OVERHEARD
“He never let himself get out of shape … I don’t believe that Kobe ever took a break. It was championship mode, pure and simple.”
— Pau Gasol on Kobe Bryant, via The Players’ Tribune. Read More
REMEMBER WHEN?
On this date in 1993, Michael Jordan continued to torment the Cavaliers by hitting “The Shot II,” a kind-of sequel to his famous 1989 shot over Craig Ehlo. This time, his bucket completed a sweep and advanced the Bulls to the Eastern Conference finals. Watch
WHAT’S ON TONIGHT?
Toronto at Milwaukee (Friday, 8:30 p.m. ET, TNT) & Golden State at Portland (Saturday, 9 p.m. ET, ESPN): The Raptors feel they let Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals get away, but it will be tough to face the Bucks at home after they shook off their rust. As for the battle of the Curry family, will the Trail Blazers be able to slow down the runaway, Durant-less train?
FA Cup final (Saturday, 12 p.m. ET, ESPN+): Five-time FA Cup winners Manchester City will attempt to wrap up a dominant season when they take on a Watford side making their first FA Cup final appearance since 1984.
No. 3 Rafael dos Anjos vs. Kevin Lee (Saturday, 8 p.m. ET, ESPN+): The main event of UFC Fight Night offers two established veterans with lightweight experience now competing at welterweight in the hopes of positioning themselves in the title hunt.
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