WEEKLY ROUNDUP 5/11-15

This is the WEEKLY ROUNDUP!

Whether it’s the NBA Playoffs, the NHL playoffs, or whatever else is on the agenda, sports have many things for you to keep a close eye on. We are here to keep you updated on all these upcoming events and games. 

Headlines to Keep an Eye On

• The NBA has entered the conference semifinals this week with conference finals scheduled to come next week. 

  
  

• Also, we’re in the second round of the NHL playoffs with great series going on such as Philly’s very own Flyers. 

Games & Matchups to Watch

• May 13th: Cleveland Cavaliers (52-30 as of 5/12) VS. Detroit Pistons (60-22 as of 5/12) 8:00 PM EST; Minnesota Wild (46-24-12 as of 5/12) VS. Colorado Avalanche (55-16-11 as of 5/12) 8:00 PM EST

  
  

• May 14th: Montreal Canadiens (48-24-10 as of 5/12) VS. Buffalo Sabres (50-23-9 as of 5/12) 7:00 PM EST; Vegas Golden Knights (39-26-17 as of 5/12) VS. Anaheim Ducks (43-33-6 as of 5/12) 9:30 PM EST

  
  

• May 15th: San Antonio Spurs (62-20 as of 5/12) VS. Minnesota Timberwolves (49-33 as of 5/12) 7:00 PM EST; Cleveland Cavaliers (52-30 as of 5/12) VS. Detroit Pistons (60-22 as of 5/12) 7:00 PM EST

In Case You Missed It 

• Early this month, the Kentucky Derby saw the horse Golden Tempo win by a nose with a 2:02.27 winning time. 

  
  

• In the UFC, Sean Strickland beat Khamzat Chimaev in a tightly scored match that showed the two fighters giving it their all. 

  
  

• A sadder moment in sports, the Memphis Grizzlies forward, Brandon Clarke, has passed away. His family and teammates are in our prayers. 

Fun Fact: On May 12th back in 1955, the Chicago Cub, Sam “Toothpick” Jones, became the first African American to pitch a no-hitter, winning 4-0 over the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Fie0ld, Chicago. A historical moment that helped shape what the MLB would later become, and what it is today.

"The secret of getting ahead is getting started." – Mark Twain. The hardest thing to do sometimes is getting started on something that means a lot to you, but that’s where the magic begins. Perseverance and patience are other defining factors in doing anything difficult; taking that first step forward is what really counts. 

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