Would a Mohawk Really End a 12-Game Losing Streak?
First off, we would like to make a correction to our previous issue. In the Best Bets section, we referred to Derrick White as Devin White.
DERRICK White is an NBA guard for the Boston Celtics, and DEVIN White is an NFL linebacker for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Sincere apologies for the mixup, but thank you to Derrick for still hitting the prop bet we bet on.
Today’s Rundown:
News Headlines & Standings Updates
U.S. Open Tournament Preview
Worst of the Worst, Best Bets & More
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In Case You Missed It:
On Monday, the Warriors defeated the Celtics in Game 5 of the 2022 NBA Finals.
Final score: 104-94
Also on Monday, No. 2 Stanford and No. 14 Auburn won their Game 3’s of the NCAA College Baseball Super Regionals and advanced to the College World Series.
Trending Headlines
Apple TV & MLS: Major League Soccer announced a new broadcast deal with Apple that is valued at $2.5 billion over the next 10 years.
Rory McIlroy & LIV Golf: Rory continues to show that he does not like LIV Golf or their founder Greg Norman. He continues his criticism by saying LIV players “took the easy way out”.
Richard Sherman & Amazon Prime: Former NFL Defensive Back, Richard Sherman, is joining Amazon’s “Thursday Night Football” for the 2022 season. Sherman commented that he would prefer a return to the NFL.
The Vegas Golden Knights’ New Head Coach: Las Vegas has hired long-time Boston Bruins head coach, Bruce Cassidy, who was fired earlier this month.
Funny: Fake Klay Thompson: The man who impersonated Golden State’s SG and was able to get on the court in Game 5 during warmups. (He has since been banned for life from Oracle Arena).
Not so Funny: Phoenix Suns Culture Issues: In the midst of an ongoing investigation by the NBA, a new report has come out about the alleged toxic culture of the Phoenix Suns organization.
Standings, Rankings, Division Leaders & More
These standings & rankings are updated as of Tuesday night. Standings are sourced from the official corresponding league website. Rankings are from the most standard ranking sources for the respected sport. In certain instances, a ranking is not necessarily a fact and may be data & opinion-based.
MLB
It’s still early in the season, so we’re keeping it at the league level for now.
New York Yankees (45-16)
Houston Astros (38-24)
Toronto Blue Jays (36-25)
Tampa Bay Rays (35-26)
Minnesota Twins (36-27)
New York Mets (41-22)
San Diego Padres (39-24) ⬆️
Los Angeles Dodgers (37-23) ⬇️
St. Louis Cardinals (37-27) ⬆️
Atlanta Braves (36-27) ⬆️
See how your team is doing and check out the full MLB standings here
NHL Stanley Cup Finals Odds Updates
Colorado Avalanche -175
Tampa Bay Lightning +155
Odds to Win Conn Smythe Trophy:
Cale Makar (COL) +175
Nathan MacKinnon (COL) +200
NBA Finals Odds Updates
Golden State Warriors -360
Boston Celtics +310
Steph Curry (GSW) -320
Jayson Tatum (+350)
Other Standings Updates
2022 Men’s College World Series
News Stories
2022 U.S. Open Preview
The third major tournament of the PGA season tees off tomorrow at The Country Club (actual name) in Brookline, MA., and to get you ready for it, here’s your ultimate guide:
Facts about the tournament:
The U.S. Open is notorious for selecting tough courses that are seldomly beaten badly. The winner typically emerges at or around even par.
The name has significance for the winner, apparently. Since 1950, players from only six countries besides the United States have won.
Defending Champion: Jon Rahm
Most wins: A four-way tie at 4x, between Jack Nicklaus, Ben Hogan, Bobby Jones & Willie Anderson
Bonus Tiger stat: In his 2000 Victory at Pebble Beach, he won by fifteen (15) strokes; the largest margin in any U.S. Open tournament.
Facts about the course:
It was built in 1882 and is one of the original five clubs that founded the USGA. It has been the site of 3 U.S. Open’s before; most recently in 1988.
Par for the course: 70
Play theme & difficulties: rocky terrain. The course was built so long ago that modern golf design tools weren’t around to use, so they just designed the course off the natural terrain they were given.
Will Zalatoris once said “it’s the hardest golf course [he] ever played”
The money:
The total purse for the 2022 U.S. Open is $12.5 million
1st place takes home $2.25 million; with the runner-up taking home $1.35 million.
Those who just make the cut will take home at least $25k.
Favorites to win: Rory McIlroy (10-1), Justin Thomas (12-1), Scottie Scheffler (12-1), Jon Rahm (12-1), Cameron Smith (14-1)
Other players to watch: Brooks Koepka (30-1), Colin Morikawa (40-1)
The first group of the tournament tees off Thursday morning at 6:45 am ET. Peacock and USA Network have coverage in the mornings and early afternoons, and then NBC has the main broadcast every afternoon through Sunday.
Here’s a full look at the TV & streaming coverage for the weekend.
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Worst of the Worst
Joe Maddon, former Los Angeles Angels manager, shaved his head into mohawk in an attempt to pump his players up amid a 12-game losing streak.
He was fired immediately when he showed up to the facilities before any of the players could see it.
No pictures exist on the internet of the mohawk, so you’ll have to use your imagination.
📺 What to Watch 6/15 & 6/16
Stanley Cup Finals Game 1: Colorado Avalanche vs Tampa Bay Lightning
Wednesday, 6/15 @ 8:00 pm ET (ESPN)
Odds: Avalanche -150 | over/under 6
NBA Finals Game 6: Boston Celtics vs Golden State Warriors (GSW leads 3-2)
Thursday, 6/16 @ 9:00 pm ET (ABC)
Odds: Celtics -3.5 | over/under 210
U.S. Open: 3rd Major Golf Tournament of the Year
Tee off: Thursday 6/16 @ 6:45 am ET on Peacock
💰 Best Bets
Current record (since 4/15/2022): 24-22-1
June 15th & June 16th
MLB (6/15): NYY ML (-143) vs TB
NHL (6/15): CO vs TB Over 6 (-115)
NBA (6/16): BOS vs GSW over 210 (-110)
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🗓 Today in Sports History
June 15th, 2001: Los Angeles Lakers beat the Philadelphia 76ers, 100-86 in Game 5 to win back-to-back NBA titles. MVP: Shaquille O'Neal for second straight year
