‘Hard Knocks’ Life for the Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears picked QB Caleb Williams with the No. 1 pick in this year’s NFL draft, and now they get to showcase him. The team announced on Thursday that it will be featured on HBO’s “Hard Knocks” for the first time. The show will highlight the team’s training camp.
The Bears finished the 2023 season at 7-10, and with a new QB and new young WR in Rome Odunze, they should make for good television.
Gable Steveson and the Buffalo Bills
The Buffalo Bills don’t have Stefon Diggs, but they do have Keon Coleman and an Olympian. The team announced Friday that they’ve signed Olympic gold medal wrestler Gable Steveson as a defensive lineman.
Although Steveson is new to the position, the Bills are hoping his athleticism and size will translate to the gridiron. Time will tell.
NBA Finals
The NBA Finals are set. On June 6, the Eastern Conference Champion Boston Celtics will host the Western Conference Champion Dallas Mavericks at TD Garden. The Celtics swept the Indiana Pacers, while the Mavs bested the Minnesota Timberwolves in five.
Luka Doncic won the Magic Johnson Western Conference finals MVP award, after averaging 32.4 points, 8.2 assists and 9.6 rebounds in the series. Over in the east, it was Jaylen Brown garnering MVP honors for his average of 29.8 points, five rebounds and three assists.
Tipoff on June 6th will be at 8:30 pm ET/5:30 pm PT on ABC.
Stanley Cup Playoffs Schedule
Friday
Edmonton Oilers at Dallas Stars (Series tied 2-2) – 8:30 pm ET/5:30 pm PT on TNT
Saturday
New York Rangers at Florida Panthers (FLA leads series 3-2) – 8 pm ET/5 pm PT on ABC/ESPN+
Sunday
Dallas Stars at Edmonton Oilers – 8 pm ET/5 pm PT on TNT
MLB Updates
- The New York Mets (23-33) have had themselves a week and not in a good way. They were swept by the Dodgers, they DFA’d relieve Jorge Lopez after being ejected and throwing his glove into the stands, and now RHP Christian Scott and third baseman Brett Baty are being sent to Triple-A.
- St. Louis Cardinals OF Lars Nootbaar (oblique) was placed on the 10-day IL on Friday.
- Toronto Blue Jays RHP Alex Manoah has a UCL sprain and has been placed on the 15-day IL.