Happy Monday! Some clubs that were down in the playoffs have shown some life and tied up their respective series 2-2. In golf, we saw Rory get a win, and an LPGA finish that came right down to the wire. Let’s go have a week! And yeah, we’re going to keep the pod links here for a while.
🔴 Youtube Link: HERE
🟢 Spotify Podcast Link: HERE
🟣 Apple Podcasts Link: HERE
LETS. GET. INTO. IT.
THE DAILY STUMPED🔮
LeBron James is the oldest player in the NBA at the ripe age of 39, who is the SECOND oldest?
A. Al Horford (Celtics)
B. Joe Ingles (Magic)
C. PJ Tucker (Clippers)
D. Chris Paul (Warriors)
E. DeAndre Jordan (Nuggets)
Answer at the bottom of The Stump!
ON THIS DAY 🗓
On this day in 1950…
The first-ever Formula 1 World Championship race was run in Silverstone, England, and won by Guiseppe ‘Nino’ Farina of Italy in an Alfa Romeo.
The first-ever Formula 1 race took place in 1946, but there wasn’t a World Championship until this day in 1950!
Here’s the link to more info on the story: LINK
STUMP STORY OF THE DAY✍
Blades Brown. 16-years-old. His Game is Better than His Name…And That’s Saying Something ⛳
Just two weeks ago we were talking about 15-year-old golf sensation Miles Russell, and the history he made at a Korn Ferry Tour event.
Today we are talking about Nashville, Tennessee’s hometown hero Blades Brown. First off if you don’t know by now I’ll say it again, we love a good name. Blades? Are you kidding me? That could be the entire Stump Story for today! It probably would be the entire story if Blades didn’t just have a phenomenal four days at the Myrtle Beach Classic.
He started the week shooting one over par on Thursday and then went sicko mode on Friday posting four under par to be at a net -3 and being one stroke ahead of the cut line. Many golfers, no matter their age, get a little more relaxed and laid back after making the cut. Not Blades. He continued playing great golf and ended tied for 26th at -10! Wow.
He more than held his own in a PGA tour event and showed that could compete on tour.
What we have been seeing recently with young golfers has been unprecedented. Last month we had Miles Russell on the Korn Ferry Tour. Last week we had 16-year-old Kris Kim make the cut at The CJ Cup Byron Nelson (PGA Tour event). After a long time without too much of news of youngsters making history at the professional level, we’ve had three of them do it in 6 weeks.
The pattern with these three seems to be their maturity both on and off the golf course. When watching highlights of their play you can see in just the way they handle themselves through the ups and the downs they seem like they have played dozens of tour events already.
It seems like just a matter of time until we see one of these future PGA pros have a special Sunday and make a run at winning an event, and boy what a day that would be.
🎙SONG OF THE DAY
Stargazing - Myles Smith
This track has been ALL over social media for the last few months, trending everywhere. But is it as good as the marketing was? You tell me! (The album cover is blurry, not your screen)
Link to enjoy: LINK
WHAT’D YOU MISS⁉📰
🏀 Atlanta Hawks win the NBA Draft Lottery and will get the Number 1 pick in the 2024 Draft despite only having a 3% chance of earning the top selection
⛳ Rory McIlroy wins Wells Fargo Championship after being down 2 strokes heading into the final day. After the dust settled it was a commanding 5-shot win for Rory!
Wins the event for a record fourth-time!!!
⛳ Rose Zhang wins the Cognizant Founders Cup with a monster -24 final score
Put an end to NellY Korda’s record-tying LPGA Tour winning streak
⚽ Bayer Leverkusen extends unbeaten streak to 50 GAMES after thrashing Bochum 5-0
🏈 Missouri State set to join Conference USA in 2025
⚾ Mets say right-hander Kodai Senga’s return is being delayed by mechanical issues
⚾ San Fran Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee suffers a dislocated left shoulder after crashing into outfield wall
Put his body on the line chasing a ball, 10/10 respect
🏒 Florida Panthers rally to take Game 4 against the Boston Bruins. Have gone on a tare after losing the first game at home, lead series 3-1
🏀 Providence lands 5-star wing Jamier Jones out of Florida, 16th-ranked recruit
STUMP SEVEN 7⃣
Here are 7 moments from yesterday in the world of sports you might’ve missed!
🗣Quote of the Day
“Either you run the day, or the day runs you.”
LETSSSSSS GOOOOO ANOTHER MONDAY ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY TO BE GREAT!
STUMP SCOREBOARD 💯
NBA🏀
Pacers def. Knicks, 121-89
Series tied 2-2
Nugs def. T’Wolves, 115-107
Series tied 2-2
SOCCER⚽
Premier League
Arsenal def. Man United, 1-0
La Liga
Atletico def. Celta Vigo, 1-0
Bundesliga
Leverkusen def. Bochum, 5-0
MLS
Seattle def. Portland, 2-1
MLB⚾
Rays def. Yankees, 7-2
Red Sox def. Nationals, 4-2
Braves def. Mets, 4-1
Full Scoreboard: LINK
NHL🏒
Canucks def. Oilers, 4-3
VAN leads 2-1
Panthers def. Bruins, 3-2
Panthers leads 3-1
GOLF⛳
Wells Fargo Championship
Rory has a HUGE day and wins by 5 shots over Xander Schauffele
Other than Xander and Rory, nobody else stood a chance
Myrtle Beach Classic
Chris Gotterup with a BIG win, finishes -22
The next top two were tied at -16
LPGA: Cognizant Classic
Rose Zhang with a score of -24 as your winner
Madeline Sagstrom finishes second at -22
Third place was -9, FIFTEEN shots behind the winner
STUMP STARS 🌟
Brock Boeser (Canucks) - 2 goals, 1 assist
Seth Lugo (Royals) - 8 IP, 5 Hits, 1 Run, Career-High 12 K’s
Rory McIlroy (PGA) - Getting back in the winners circle!
Aaron Gordon (Nuggets) - 27 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists
Bailey Ober (Twins) - 6.1 IP, 1 hit allowed, 0 Runs, 10 K’s
Anthony Edwards (T’Wolves) - 44 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists
Chris Gotterup (PGA) - 1st career PGA win!
TJ McConnell (Pacers) - 15 points, 10 assists, 4 rebounds OFF BENCH!
Justin Verlander (Astros) - 7 IP, 2 hits allowed, 0 Runs, 8 K’s
Yu Darvish (Padres) - 7 IP, 2 Hits Allowed, 0 Runs, 7 K’s
STUMP SCHEDULE 📆
NBA🏀
Celtics @ Cavs (7:00 PM ET)
BOS leads, 2-1
OKC @ Mavs (9:30 PM ET)
DAL leads, 2-1
WNBA🏀
Nothing to report from the WNBA for today
SOCCER⚽
Premier League
Aston Villa vs Liverpool (3:00 PM ET)
La Liga
Barcelona vs Real Soceidad (3:00 PM ET)
MLB⚾
Blue Jays @ Orioles (6:35 PM ET)
Rays @ Red Sox (7:10 PM ET)
Phillies @ Mets (7:10 PM ET)
Dodgers @ Giants (9:45 PM ET)
Full Schedule: LINK
NHL🏒
Hurricanes @ Rangers (7:00 PM ET)
NYR leads, 3-1
Stars @ Avalanche (9:30 PM ET)
DAL leads 2-1
Glue Guy of the Day
Door Stopper
Talk about a guy who knows his role. He could’ve gotten into the mini ramp industry. He could’ve also tried his luck at being an iPhone stand for when you’re watching a YouTube video while eating a meal on your dining room table. But no, they said he was meant to stop doors and the Door Stopper said that’s fine by me. Gotta love it!
DAILY STUMPED ANSWER
C. PJ Tucker! With the 35th pick in the 2006 pick, PJ Tucker entered the NBA. He is currently 39 years old, 127 days younger than LeBron James!
