NBA Play-In Tournament is underway. The Lakers have clinched their spot against the Nuggets. The West Playoff matchups have the potential to be all-time. In tennis news, Nadal came back today and got a win, how about that? We’ve got two more Play-In games tonight that we’re fired up for. You know what else fires us up…the fact that it’s HUMPP DAYYYYYYY.

LETS. GET. INTO. IT.

THE DAILY STUMPED🔮 

STUMP STORY OF THE DAY✍️ 

Two Voices in Two Days

In the last 48 hours, two staples of radio broadcasting have called it a career. While radio broadcasts are often overlooked nowadays, for many, these voices were what they grew up listening to during gametime. A familiar voice that to many, feels like home.

John Sterling, New York Yankees, Radio Broadcaster

John Sterling, who had just begun his 36th season as the Voice of the Yankees, and his 65th year in broadcasting, has decided to call it quits due to immediate health concerns. In his own way, Sterling informed and entertained crowds, and he exemplified what it meant to be a New Yorker. He was unapologetic, exuberant, and passionate for his Yankees.

Sterling grew famous in recent years for his famous home run calls, personalized for each player, “a Judgian Blast!”, or “An A-Bomb.. from A-Rod!”. you may know him by his famous signature “Thhhhhhhhhhhhhuuuuuuuuhhhh YANKEEEEEEES Win!”

He had an unmistakable one-of-a-kind voice, and his old fashioned style of broadcasting never wavered, even as the game he was calling did. Yankees broadcasts won’t be the same without him. In an era where radio can sometimes be forgotten, it will be some time before Yankees fans forget Mr. Sterling.

Jack Edwards, Boston Bruins, Play-by-Play

After 19 years as NESN’s play-by-play voice of the Boston Bruins, and 45-years in sports journalism, Jack Edwards is hanging up the headset. A lifelong Bruins fan, Jack was noticeably passionate about his team. He was aggressive, pulled no punches, and energetic.

Many may know Jack from his 12 years at ESPN as an anchor for SportsCenter. In recent years, Edwards has been dealing with speech issues that have forced him out of the booth. His speech has been slowing, which in hockey, is a struggle.

Famous for his phrases “tumbling muffin” and “HIGH above the ice”, his voice is distinct for any Bruins fan. Fortunately, he will call Bruins games throughout the Stanley Cup Playoffs. For our sake, let’s hope the Bruins make a long run and we can hear his voice for a few more periods.

🎙️SONG OF THE DAY

In the Heart of the City (Ain’t No Love) - Jay-Z

It’s Wednesday. Let’s pick up the vibes. If you want to feel an absolute BADASS walking around, turn this up LOUD. You will feel like the man (or woman). This song makes me want to lift heavy weights.

Link to enjoy: LINK

WHAT’D YOU MISS⁉️📰 

• 🏀 Kawhi Leonard gets the final roster spot for Team USA! Good luck to the rest of the world!

• 🏈 Michigan to serve three-year probation because of recruiting violations that happened during the COVID-19 dead period

• 🏀 Giannis to miss the beginning of Bucks first playoff series against Indiana Pacers

  • They played this exact scenario last year and got bounced by the Heat, let’s see what happens this year

• 🏈 Cowboys VP Stephen Jones defends the Cowboys roster construction on radio show in Dallas, well I’m sure that’s reassuring for Cowboys fans

• ⚽️ PSG mounts Leg 2 comeback to beat a short-handed Barcelona team. Advance to the Semi-finals of the Champions League

• 🏀 Top portal recruit Oumar Ballo commits to Indiana after leaving Arizona

• 🎾 NADAL IS BACK! And he’s back with a first-round win at the Barcelona Open

• 🏒 THE Buffalo Sabres have fired Head Coach Don Granato