Sean Brace
Recapping some of the things you may have missed from this past weekend, starting with Jahlil Okafor just straight up tossing down his new Sixers jersey at a news conference and then pulling out a can of gasoline and lighting it on fire. Huh? (Stop, bad camera angle) (Sporting News)
One day after the NBA Draft concluded, the NHL Draft was underway and went on through the weekend. Here’s a recap of all the Flyers draft picks. (Broad Street Hockey)
Major shakeups are coming for the Phillies organization and it started on Friday when manager Ryne Sandberg resigned. Hard to blame a guy who was in a lose-lose situation especially coming into 2015. Not enough young talent to help a rebuild and too many aging vets that nobody wanted to trade for. Andy Macphail is expected to be announced new team President this afternoon (CBS Sports)
Big news out of Cleveland. Lebron James is opting out of his contract with the Cavs. Unfortunately, its being reported that he will resign with the team and make close to 30 mil a year come 2017 (ESPN)
Also, its being reported that Kevin Love will sign a deal and remain with the Cavs. Here’s Bron & Love relaxing by the pool yesterday. (SportingNews)
Still the best gameshow out there, Family Feud now runs on primetime Sunday night. This episode featured NFL stars and they weren’t holding back on the funny. (BR)
Also from the funny side of things over the weekend, CNN is all over the ISIS flag at a Gay Pride Parade in London. Only, its not an ISIS flag…Send Don Lemon over now! (STATE)