NFL NEWS.
On Tuesday, NFL owners voted unanimously 32-0, in favor of letting league players “try out” for flag football at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angelos, California.
What we know so far about flag football at the Olympics,
- There will be 6 teams (USA included).
- It will be a 5 on 5 format. (5 on offense and 5 on defense).
- Each team will have a roster of 10 players. (That means it will be a 2 deep roster).
- Only 1 player from each team can try out. (Example: QB Jalen Hurts and HB Saquon Barkley from the Philadelphia Eagles, both cannot try out).
While this is an exciting development, the LA 2028 Games are still years away. A lot can happen in the time. Players playing college football right now could end up on the roster.
Personally, I don’t think flag football should be an Olympic sport.
They’re trying to attract “younger viewers”, and flag football is gaining popularity in youth sports and college campuses. So, I understand the reasoning behind the decision.
That being said, of course I’m going to watch it. It’s football.
NBA PLAYOFFS.
The #1 seeded Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the #6 seeded Minnesota Timberwolves 114-88 in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals.
The Timberwolves had a 48-44 lead at the half, behind PF Julius Randle’s 20 points.
The break completely changed the momentum of the game, as the Thunder, led by PG Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, scored 20 of his team-leading 31 points in the 2nd half.
OKC scored 32 points in the 3rd quarter and 38 in the fourth quarter to get the important win at home. They now led the series 1-0. Full game highlights below.
Game 2 is Thursday night, in Oklahoma City, at 8:30 PM, on ESPN.
NHL STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS.
The A3 Florida Panthers went into Charlotte, North Carolina and got a big win against the A2 Carolina Hurricanes 5-2, in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
The Panthers special teams were on displayed, as they got powerplay goals by C Carter Verhaeghe in the 1st period, and C Sam Bennett in the 3rd period.
There was a stretch where Florida did not have a single shot for 15 minutes in the 2nd period. Carolina just dominated the puck. They had their chances, but Panthers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky was just a brick wall. He stopped 31 of 33 total shots he faced. Full game highlights below.
Game 2 is Thursday night, in Charlotte, at 8:00 PM (EST) on TNT, truTV, and Max.
MLB SCORES.
The Chicago Cubs put a beatdown on the Miami Marlins 14-1.
The Red Sox get their 2nd straight win over the New York Mets 2-0.
The Detroit Tigers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-4.
The lowly Colorado Rockies continue to struggle as they lose to the Philadelphia Phillies 7-4.
The Los Angelos Dodgers get the win over the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-3.
The New York Yankees beat the Texas Rangers 5-2.
OTHER NEWS.
The Ottawa Charge defeated the Minnesota Frost in Game 1 of the PWHL (Professional Women’s Hockey League) Walter Cup Finals, 2-1 in overtime.
Charge F Emily Clark scored the game winner at 2:47 into the OT period, beating Frost goalie Nicole Hensley just over the goalie stick. Full game highlights below.
Game 2 is Thursday night, in Ottawa, at 7:00 PM (EST) on TSN and RDS in Canada and FanDuel Sports North and PWHL YouTube channel in America.
– by Sean McKenzie
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