MAY ONE! May the first be with you! A little Tuesday sports recap for you…Maxey went sicko mode for the Sixers and kept the series alive for another game. The Avs and Hurricanes both closed out their series’ in the NHL, and the semi-final of the Champions League is officially underway. Oh and Jerry Rice’s son, Brenden Rice, has had a rollercoaster weekend, check it out in our Stump Story!
LETS. GET. INTO. IT.
THE DAILY STUMPED🔮
Who is the only player in the NBA to win the Finals MVP Award, even though they were on the losing team?
A. LeBron James
B. Kobe Bryant
C. Jerry West
D. Wilt Chamberlain
E. Shaquille O’Neal
Answer at the bottom of The Stump!
ON THIS DAY 🗓
On this day in 1976…
Boxing legend Muhammad Ali beats Jimmy Young in 15 rounds for heavyweight boxing title.
Ali won through a unanimous decision on points from the Capital Centre in Landover, Maryland. The decision was one of the most controversial of his career, as many believed Young was robbed.
STUMP STORY OF THE DAY✍
Brenden Rice - Newest LA Chargers WR
A Rollercoaster of Emotions: Brenden Rice
The NFL Draft is always an emotional three days for prospects all across college football. Some wait longer than other for their names to be heard, some don’t hear it all. For Brenden Rice, the weekend was full of emotion for more than the typical reasons.
Rice is the son of NFL legend Jerry Rice, and was a exceptional player in his own right as a receiver at the University of Southern California. He spent his lead up to the draft grieving the lose of one of his “brothers” and former teammates. His best friend, Keith Miller III, was found in his apartment in early April nonresponsive. Rice spent his draft weekend in Dallas, Texas at the funeral instead of in Detroit at the draft and celebrating.
To add on to this Rice slipped in the draft. A projected 2nd-3rd round pick, Rice was selected in the 7th round by the Los Angeles Chargers. As Rice signed his rookie contract, a void lingered, one that could not be filled with any sum of money or football success.
The call from Chargers GM Joe Hortiz and Jim Harbaugh to Rice was extremely emotional. When asked how he was holding up, Rice responded with, “Struggling”. He stepped away from the funeral to take the call, and the sense of relief from Rice when he heard he was being drafted was a small glimmer of light in a dark week.
Rice was a pillar of strength this past weekend, as he not only attended the funeral, he was a pallbearer and delivered a touching eulogy. One of the more impressive quotes from is a testament to his character, “I don’t know what happened to make me drop, but I’m glad God gave me the ability to focus on [Miller], and I felt as though God, as well as Keith, brought me back to my faith. Now begins the journey up the mountain once again. You will feel my pain”.
Trying to mourn while waiting for a life-changing phone call is a rollercoaster of emotions I can’t even begin to imagine. While Rice may not have been able to enjoy the day, one hopes that Rice can make an impact on the field ASAP, he deserves that celebration.
Rice now looks to head right back to Southern California as he joins the Chargers, a place he claims that he was “praying to end up at”. Brenden, you have the full support of the football community behind you!
🎙SONG OF THE DAY
Family Ties - Charles Wesley Godwin
Most of you probably know this guy as the opener for Zach Bryan, but he’s good by himself. This song hits. It’s a beginning of day or end of day vibe, maybe even when you’re out for a nice walk midday. Versatile. Don’t question it.
Link to enjoy: LINK
WHAT’D YOU MISS⁉📰
⚾ Angels superstar Mike Trout to have surgery to repair torn meniscus in left knee, no timetable for return
🏀 Kristaps Porzingis out for Game 5 against the Heat because of calf strain
Although outmanned, do not give the Heat even a sliver of hope!
🏈 Jaguars not expected to exercise QB Mac Jones’ fifth-year option
Safe to say there isn’t a QB controversy in Jacksonville
🏀 Knicks Bojan Bogdanovic to undergo season-ending foot surgery
🏀 After another season-ending loss to the Denver Nuggets, Lakers head coach Darvin Ham is unlikely to return
🏈 UAB becomes first D-1 football program to join players’ association
🏀 Ex-top Kentucky commit Jayden Quaintance chooses Arizona State over Memphis and Louisville
Says that coach Bobby Hurley was the difference
STUMP SEVEN 7⃣
Here are 7 moments from yesterday in the world of sports you might’ve missed!
2. SOTO STAREDOWN! ⚾ 👀
🗣Quote of the Day
“Learning history is good, making history is even better!”
WOOF this fires me up on a WEDNESDAY MORNING. Live to make change! Leave a positive influence on everyone you meet!
STUMP SCOREBOARD 💯
NBA🏀
76ers def. Knicks, 112-106 in OT thriller
NYK lead 3-2
Cavs def. Magic, 104-103
CLE lead 3-2
Bucks def. Pacers, 115-92
IND lead 3-2
SOCCER⚽
Champions League Semi-final
Bayern Munich and Real Madrid draw at 2 all in 1st Leg
MLB⚾
Orioles def. Yanks, 4-2
Mets def. Cubs, 4-2
Red Sox def. Giants 4-0
Royals def. Blue Jays, 4-1
Full Schedule: LINK
NHL🏒
Maple Leafs def. Bruins, 2-1 in OT showdown
BOS lead 3-2
Canes ELIM Islanders, 6-3
CAR wins series 4-1
Avalanche def. Jets, 6-3
COL win series 4-1
Preds def. Canucks, 2-1
VAN lead 3-2
STUMP STARS 🌟
Tyrese Maxey (76ers) - 46 points, 9 assists, 5 rebounds
Khris Middleton (Bucks) - 29 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists
Paolo Banchero (Magic) - 39 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists
Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid) - 2 goals
Bobby Portis (Bucks) - 29 points, 10 rebounds, 1 assist
Jalen Brunson (Knicks) - 40 points, 6 assists, 3 rebounds
Mikko Rantanen (Avalanche) - 2 goals, 1 assist
Seth Jarvis (Hurricanes) - 1 goal, 2 assists
Victor Caratini (Astros) - Pinch-hit 2 run HR in 10th!
Jon Gray (Rangers) - 8.0 IP, 3 H, 1 ER
Willy Adames (Brewers) - 1 H, 1 HR, 4 RBIs
Ninth Inning Phillies - 2 HRs (Rojas and Castellanos) to mount comeback against Angels
STUMP SCHEDULE 📆
NBA🏀
Miami @ Boston (7:30 PM ET on TNT)
Boston leads 3-1
Dallas @ Clippers (10:00 PM ET on TNT)
Series tied 2-2
SOCCER⚽
UEFA Champions League
Semifinal -Dortmund vs PSG (3:00 PM ET)
CONCACAF Champions League
Monterrey vs Columbus Crew (10:15 PM ET)
MLB⚾
Yankees @ O’s (6:35 PM ET)
Cubs @ Mets (7:10 PM ET)
San Fran Giants @ Red Sox (7:10 PM ET)
Cleveland @ Houston (8:10 PM ET)
Full Schedule: LINK
NHL🏒
Vegas @ Dallas (7:30 PM ET on ESPN)
Series tied 2-2
LA Kings @ Oilers (10:00 PM ET on ESPN)
Series tied 2-2
Glue Guy of the Day👷🚧
The Bathroom Power Outlet
Talk about a guy who just knows his role. Good for the hairdryer. Good for the electric razor charge. Good for that one singular time you had to bring your phone charger to the bathroom for your half-hour scroll or your shower music. Just the absolute epitome of glue!
DAILY STUMPED ANSWER
C. Jerry West! The Lakers and West lost to the Boston Celtics in a 7-game series in 1969, and West became the first and only player to ever win an NBA Finals MVP while being on the losing team.
