Sunday was game two of the NBA Finals. If you don't know who is playing in this series, no worries; we don't judge. It's the Los Angeles Lakers vs. the Orlando Magic. Lakers are up 2-0. Finals fans this year fall into one of two categories. Those rooting for the Magic have great disdain for Kobe Bryant and don't want to see him win, especially without former teammate Shaquille O'Neal (Shaq). Those dutifully backing the Lakers are from L.A.,blinded by the bright Hollywood lights, puffed up with Botox and don't know any better. They actually like Kobe, who happens to the be the most disliked player in the league. Orlando's Dwight Howard didn't show up in game one, but did "man up" in game two, though not enough after losing in overtime. FYI, Dwight is referred to as the Man Child for his Schwarzenegger-like 7-foot frame and third grade facial construct. The series goes back to Orlando where the Magic have to clinch a victory to realistically stay in the game.
Ooo la la, speaking of wins, Roger Federer did just that at the French Open, despite the momentary interruption of a fan who stormed the court to put a hat on Federer's head. Yeah, we don't get that either. Federer's title victory is one that has escaped him for many years.
The NHL is also having its run at a championship where the Detroit Red Wings win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday puts them in place to clinch the Stanley Cup on Tuesday with one final win. Remember this one name: Pavel Datsyuk. He's the Red Wing's leader scorer. Don't worry about how many points he racked up or what unbelievable plays he made. Knowing his name is impressive enough. Oh, and one more thing. Hockey has periods, not quarters.
And finally, Saturday at the Belmont Stakes, after a few gallops around the track, Summer Bird put a bridle on the nay-sayers by upsetting heavily favored Mine that Bird's chance at the Triple Crown.
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