The Daily Stump 4/7/2024

NC State Miracle Run Runs out of Fairy Dust, Huskies look DOMINATE in second half, Jon Jones doing Jon Jones things, and more!

We were treated to some great Final Four action from the Men’s side of March Madness yesterday. The Boilermakers looked fresh as NC State ran out of gas, while the Huskies ran into their first challenge but flexed their muscles late to run away with it. Monday night CANNOT come soon enough.

LETS. GET. INTO. IT.

THE DAILY STUMPED🔮 

ON THIS DAY 🗓️ 

Carmelo averaged 25.6 PPG and 10.8 RPG while earning a First-Team All-American, en route to a third overall selection in the NBA Draft.

 

STORY OF THE DAY✍️ 

Immovable Force Versus Unstoppable Object

The National Championship is set: the UConn Huskies vs. the Purdue Boilermakers. It seems like this one was written in the stars from the beginning of the season. Both teams traded #1 and #2 in the rankings all year long, while basketball talking heads argued over who was the better team and who was going to make the run in March.

It’s now April, and two teams are left standing. This is the matchup the basketball world deserves, the two best teams in the land, in an absolute slugfest for 40 minutes.

The matchup the world can’t wait for is undoubtedly between the two giants, Edey and Clingan. Clingan, while not receiving all the accolades, is projected as a top 5 pick in this year’s NBA Draft. Edey, the two-time AP National Player of the Year, is projected as a second-round pick. Clingan and Edey have been the most dominant players in this year’s tournament, and it seems like both have a lot to prove on Monday night.

Edey is looking to finally get the national championship his school has been so desperate for. In doing this, he hopes to prove he is a true basketball player, not just a 7’4 giant who’s the biggest player on the court. Clingan, looks to quiet the haters and show the world that he is that DUDE. He’s received a lot of attention for a few games this year where he struggled, but another national championship puts that all to bed.

What do I expect from the matchup between these two down low? Honestly, I think they’re going to get after it. I expect a lot of post-ups, a lot of body banging for inside position, and a lot of blocks. Both of these young giants want to prove they are the biggest and baddest dude on the playground. Both of these dudes want to show they are more than just their height, they are basketball players. Both have a chip on their shoulder that’s proportionate to their height, and both are ready to leave it all out there on the court.

This may be the best matchup we’ve had in YEARS in the national championship game, and boy oh boy am I ready to ROCK.

🎙️SONG OF THE DAY

Banger. Something about BIG TIME SPORTING EVENTS and this song gets the boys ready to run through a wall. This guy Jorge knows how to orchestrate some Violins I’ll tell you what! Also, fun fact, this song was done with no violins, just a dude and a piano/computer!

WHAT’D YOU MISS⁉️📰 

  • ⚾️ Red Sox place Trevor Story on IL after a dislocated shoulder

  • 🥊 Jon Jones is being accused of threatening to kill a Drug Sample worker during a sample collection at his home in New Mexico

    • …someone DID NOT want to pee in a cup

  • 🏀 Cinderella run by NC State comes to a screeching halt by Purdue as the Boilermakers are one step closer to the top of the mountain

  • 🏀 HUSKIES take care of business against Alabama after the Tide were able to keep it close all night. Late pullaway sets up a clash of the titans between UConn and Purdue

  • ⚾️ Stephen Strausburg officially retires from baseball after settling contract

  • ⚾️ MLBPA comes out and says that the shorter pitch clock may be one of the contributing factors to recent injuries to pitchers

  • ⚽️ Messi returns and nets 1 for Inter Miami despite a 2-2 draw with the Colorado Rapids

  • ⚽️ USWNT set to meet up with Canada and renew rivalry in the SheBelieves Cup final

STUMP SEVEN 7️⃣ 

We like JUICE. If you like JUICE too this is the right section for you! Here are 7 moments from yesterday in the world of sports you might’ve missed!

1. YEAR 21 for BRON! LIKE A FINE WINE🍷😍 

2. FDNY Hockey BRAWL!!!! 🚒🤣 

3. GRANT NELSON, MY GAWD🫢😱 

4. Wow, this one just hit HOME🤣 🐺 

🗣️ Quote of the Day

“Push yourself again and again. Don’t give an inch until the final buzzer sounds.”

Larry Bird

Big Bird! This guy gets it. Do not give in, do not give up, there IS something on the other side.

STUMP SCOREBOARD 💯 

NBA🏀 

  • Lakers def. Cavs, 116-97

  • 76ers def. Grizzlies, 116-96

  • Nugs def. Hawks 142-110

  • Full Results: LINK

NHL 🏒 

  • Bruins def. Panthers in OT, 3-2

  • Penguins def. Lightning, 5-4

  • Oilers def. Flames, 4-2

  • Full Results: LINK

NCAA MENS🏀 

NCAA WOMENS🏀 

  • NIT CHIP!

    • Saint Louis def. Minnesota, 69-50

MLB⚾️ 

  • A’s def. Tigers, 4-0

  • Dodgers def. Cubs, 4-1

  • Yankees def. Blue Jays, 9-8

  • Rangers def. Astros, 7-2

  • Braves def. Diamondbacks, 9-8

  • Full Results: LINK

SOCCER⚽️ 

  • Premier League

    • NEWCASTLE def. Fulham, 1-0

    • Man City def. Crystal Palace, 4-2

    • Everton def. Burnley, 1-0

    • West Ham def. Wolves. 2-1

    • Arsenal def. Brighton, 3-0

  • Bundesliga

    • Bayern Munich STUMPSET by FC Heidenheim, 3-2

    • Stuggart def. Dortmund, 1-0

  • MLS

    • 13 total games

    • Full Results: LINK

STUMP STARS 🌟 

  1. Joel Embiid (76ers) - 30 points, 12 rebounds, 2 blocks

  2. Nikola Jokic (Nugs) - 19 points, 14 rebounds, 11 assists

  3. Stephon Castle (UConn) - 21 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists

  4. NY Yankees (Powerhitters) - Judge, Stanton, Rizzo, ALL HOMER!

  5. Zach Werenski (Blue Jackets) - 2 goals, 1 assist

  6. Zach Edey (Purdue) - 20 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 blocks

  7. Kyla McMakin (W - Saint Louis) - 20 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist

  8. Kevin De Bruyne (Man City) - 2 goals, 1 assist

  9. Anthony Davis (Lakers) - 22 points, 13 rebounds, 6 blocks

  10. Cam Thomas (Nets) - 32 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists

STUMP SCHEDULE 📆 

NBA🏀 

  • Cavs @ Clippers (3:30 PM ET)

  • Rockets @ Mavs (3:30 PM ET)

  • Knicks @ Bucks (7:00 PM ET)

  • 76ers @ Spurs (7:00 PM ET)

  • Jazz @ Warriors (8:30 PM ET)

  • Timberwolves @ Lakers (10:00 PM ET)

  • Full Schedule: LINK

NHL🏒 

  • THE Buffalo Sabres @ Red Wings (1:00 PM ET)

  • Blue Jackets @ Hurricanes (5:00 PM ET)

  • Preds @ Devils (7:00 PM ET)

  • Canadiens @ Rangers (7:00 PM ET)

  • Full Schedule: LINK

NCAA MENS🏀

  • Championship Game TMRW!

NCAA WOMENS🏀

  • NCAA TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIP!

    • (1) Iowa vs (1) South Carolina (3:00 PM ET)

GOLF⛳️ 

  • Day 4 of Valero Texas Open!

MLB⚾️ 

  • Blue Jays @ Yankees (1:35 PM ET)

  • D-Backs @ Braves (1:35 PM ET)

  • Mets @ Reds (1:40 PM ET)

  • Dodgers @ Cubs (2:20 PM ET)

  • Red Sox @ Angels (4:07 PM ET)
    Astros @ Rangers (7:10 PM ET)

  • Full Schedule: LINK

SOCCER⚽️ 

  • Premier League

    • Man United vs Liverpool (10:30 PM ET)

    • Sheffield vs Chelsea (12:30 PM ET)

    • Tottenham vs Nottingham Forest (1:00 PM ET)

  • Serie A

    • Juventus vs Fiorentina (2:45 PM ET)

  • MLS

    • Sporting KC vs Portland Timbers (1:45 PM ET)

Glue Guy of the Day👷🚧 

Wendy’s Frosty

This COULD be the 10000000 Wendy’s commercial I’ve seen over the past month during March Madness, but it could also be because this dessert is GLUE! You don’t have it often, it just kind of waits around for you to come back, and you ALWAYS come back. Something about the vanilla is just DIFFERENT.

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