10 Awesome Things That Happened This Weekend (5/23-5/25)

10. Manny Ramirez Signed as Player Coach For Cubs Minor League Team
            I don’t doubt that Manny Ramirez is a true student of hitting, but his ability to teach younger players his methods is something to keep an eye on. Ramirez was one of the more eccentric players in his day, so we’re not sure a typical minor leaguer will understand his tips.

9. Rory McIlroy Makes Stunning 7-Shot, Final Round Comeback

            “I ditched the bitch, and now I can win golf tournaments.” – Rory McIlroy’s comments after winning the BMW PGA Championship.

            Alright, he didn’t actually say that, but he should’ve.

8. Heat Win Rock Fight Against Pacers
            It literally felt like Ray Allen was the only person in the arena that could properly shoot a basketball. Game 4 is a must win for the Pacers.

7. Nico Rosberg Claims Second Straight Monaco Grand Prix
            Even better, Lewis Hamilton spent the majority of the weekend complaining about his fellow Mercedes driver. One of the most underrated things in all of sports is a Formula One rivalry developing between teammates.

6. Los Angles Kings Take Game 3 Over Defending Champs

            The Kings acquisition of Marion Gaborik at the trade deadline should go down as the transaction of the year, as Los Angles’ offense looks totally different than it did in the regular season. 

5. Josh Beckett Throws First No-Hitter of 2014

            Big news…Beckett cares this year!

4. Serge Ibaka’s Comeback Sparks Game 3 Rout For Oklahoma City

            I guess Ibaka should’ve been the MVP of the league.
        
3. Jimmie Johnson Ends Winless Streak
            Johnson has had multiple chances to get in the win column this season, and was finally able to breakthrough with a late race pass of Matt Kenseth.
         
2. Martin St. Louis Nets Overtime Winner, Gives Rangers 3-1 Series Lead
            St. Louis’ inspired play since the death of his mother has New York on the verge of its first Stanley Cup Finals appearance since 1994.

1. Ryan Hunter-Reay Wins Second Closest Indianapolis 500

            It’s a good thing Hunter-Reay was able to hold off Helio Castroneves, otherwise the world wouldn’t of got to see his young son celebrate with him in a matching fire suit.

10 Awesome Things That Happened This Past Weekend (3/2-3/4)

10. Elliott Sadler Wins First Nationwide Race in 14 Years

            Apparently, it took wrecking a five-time champion on the second lap of the Daytona 500 to get Elliott Sadler back to victory lane. That’s not true at all, but it’s fun to remember that Jimmie Johnson wrecked on the second lap of the Daytona 500.

9. Late Jumper Gives Ohio St. Share of Big Ten Title

            Amazingly enough, it’s a three way split in the Big Ten as Michigan St., Michigan, and Ohio State all have a piece of the regular season title. For the first time in years, the Big Ten Tournament might actually be interesting. 

8. Dale Dies on “The Walking Dead”

            Dale was a whiny bitch, so I can’t say that I’m overtly bummed to see him bite the dust.

7. Jim Calhoun Returns to UConn Bench, Huskies Win

            I’d be happier to see Calhoun back if he wasn’t such a slime-ball. Nevertheless, UConn could steal a 9 or 10 seed in the tournament if they can go on a deep run in the Big East Tournament.

6. Saints Place Franchise Tag on Drew Brees

           Thankfully for the health of Brees, defensive coordinator Gregg Williams did not place the franchise tag.

5. UNC Pummels Duke, Wins ACC Regular Season Championship

            Duke had the largest halftime deficit they have ever faced at Cameron Indoor Stadium in this contest. North Carolina looks like a squad that is peaking at the perfect time.

4. Denny Hamlin Has Enough Gas, Wins at Phoenix

            This is the second straight year that the driver No Credentials has picked before the season to win the championship has won the second race of the season at Phoenix. That has no relevance to anything, but I thought I would note it.

3. Tiger Fires Final Round 62, Loses By Two Strokes to Rory McIlroy

            After withstanding Tiger’s furious rally, McIlroy has climbed to the top of the World Golf rankings.

2. Kobe’s 33 Points Lead Lakers to Win Over Miami

            The Masked Mamba eclipsed 30 points for the third straight game since Dwyane Wade broke his nose. The refs emasculated Wade in this one, collecting three quick fouls in the middle of the fourth quarter and fouling out of the game.

1. Rondo and Pierce Go Bonkers, Lead Celtics Over Knicks in Overtime

            Linsanity was put on ice Sunday afternoon as Rajon Rondo was in control throughout. We’ll see if this game is a springboard for the second half of the season, or simply an excuse for Danny Ainge to up the asking price for Rondo.