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(3:59) The Conference Semifinals in the NBA and NHL have begun, but I’ll tip off with the Association to recap a few series (Knicks survive in Philadelphia. The Mavericks wrangle the Clippers. What’s next for the Clips as a long offseason looms? Indiana puts Milwaukee out to pasture. What’s the after effects of another disappointing playoff exit? And Patrick Beverley’s fate for inexplicably throwing a ball at a fan? Orlando pushes Cleveland to the brink, but Donovan Mitchell wills his team to the next round to set up a date with the top seeded Celtics. We already have one game in the books as the Minnesota Timberwolves steal the home court advantage with Anthony Edwards scoring 43 points in beating the defending champion Denver Nuggets. Is Edwards on the verge of being the ‘face’ of the NBA? I’ll preview the other series (CLE-BOS, IND-NY and DAL-OKC) as we get one step closer to crowning a champion. I’ll get into some coaching moves and what the Lakers will do after firing Darvin Ham after two years.
(34:33) On the ice, there were a couple of Game 7’s to unpack. One was thrilling and went into OT as the Bruins avoided back to back first round series ousters, delivering a gut punch to the Maple Leafs ending their season. What do the Leafs need to do to regroup? Dallas rallied back from an 0-2 deficit to hang on and beat the defending Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights at home. The Canucks dealt another tough loss to the Predators in Game 6 to advance and face the Edmonton Oilers in the next round. I’ll review the Rangers Game 1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes and preview the other three matchups (BOS-FLA, COL-DAL & EDM-VAN) as Round 2 has commenced.
(49:47) MLB has a few things cooking into the new month. The best team in baseball is not the Atlanta Braves, LA Dodgers or Baltimore Orioles. It’s the Philadelphia Phillies! They have the top record in the sport. Could this team be in the running for the top team in the NL throughout the summer? I’ll get into Aaron Judge getting ejected for the first time in his career. The Mets get swept in Tampa and closer Edwin Diaz has sputtered of late. What about the Marlins trading their best player (Luis Arraez) on May 3rd!!?? Why are they in operation? I’ll peek to see what else is going on in baseball as we march into a new month.
(1:05:25) I have just a few transactions in the NFL, highlighted by Odell Beckham Jr. signing a one year deal in Miami.
(1:07:28) The 150th Kentucky Derby was a thriller, to say the least. It was a photo finish between three horses with 18-1 Mystik Dan being the winner. Is it possible that he’s going to pass on running the Preakness? What will that do for the race, even the sport overall, if that’s the case?
(1:12:44) Canelo Alvarez retains his title beating previously unbeaten Jaime Munguia Saturday night in Las Vegas. Did anyone watch? Does anyone care?
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