The Pi Brew
We’re back at it again with another Morning Brew. It was Mother’s Day Weekend and the Sixers are streaking their way into the NBA Playoffs. While the Phillies are producing some mixed results in the win/loss columns, they are certainly keeping things entertaining. The Matt Gaetz and Marjorie Taylor-Greene circus is officially off and running now as they are on tour. Let’s get to it.
The Sixers have won eight games in a row
Joel Embiid, Sixers dominate Pistons for season-high 8th straight win https://t.co/2rb48rsM9F
— The Athletic Philadelphia (@TheAthleticPHI) May 9, 2021
But are they showing any flaws while winning?
First-place #Sixers showing flaws amid eight-game winning streak https://t.co/UXd1cUej36 via @phillyinquirer #NBA
— Keith Pompey (@PompeyOnSixers) May 9, 2021
Embiid is still looking dominant
Embiid (29 PTS) led the Sixers to their eighth straight win 🔔 pic.twitter.com/oMA9GqPg2S
— NBA TV (@NBATV) May 9, 2021
Ben Simmons is doing his thing on defense
Ben Simmons.
DPOY. pic.twitter.com/F4sXg5VGoL
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) May 8, 2021
Doc Rivers on the playoff rotation
Doc Rivers on #Sixers playoff rotation: “We won’t blink at playing 11 guys if we need to. We’re that deep and talented.”
— Michael K-B (@therealmikekb) May 9, 2021
The Phillies game on Saturday night was wild
The #Phillies lost to the Braves in 12 innings, 8-7. They blew a two-run lead in the ninth, a one-run lead in the 11th and a three-run lead in the 12th.
— Todd Zolecki (@ToddZolecki) May 9, 2021
Well said
The Braves’ walk-off as called by the Phillies commentators. pic.twitter.com/lk7zhAa8TB
— Baseball GIFs (@gifs_baseball) May 9, 2021
Here’s a different view of the game-winner
Here’s the winning hit for the Braves. pic.twitter.com/zUuahpwWnW
— Phillies Nation (@PhilliesNation) May 9, 2021
LOL
12:01am and the Phillies already ruined Mother’s Day
— John Foley (@2008Philz) May 9, 2021
Best throwbacks in baseball?
These throwbacks.
For real. pic.twitter.com/UkHRdn0WWD
— Citizens Bank Park (@PhilliesCBP) May 6, 2021
Zack Wheeler looked great and led the Phils to a sweep of the Brewers
Look good, play good.
Zack Wheeler goes the distance as the @Phillies sweep Milwaukee. pic.twitter.com/GHAZ4mnvRL
— MLB (@MLB) May 6, 2021
The Kentucky Derby is over, but the drama is not
JUST IN: Derby winner Medina Spirit has tested positive for corticosteroid Betamethasone. Only horse in race to fail test, I’m told.
Tests after Derby take a week. Bettors who bet on Medina Spirit keep their money. Owner, trainer, jockey must return winnings if lose appeal.
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) May 9, 2021
More on Medina Spirit from the AP
BREAKING: Churchill Downs says Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit could be disqualified after a positive drug test; says it has suspended trainer Bob Baffert. https://t.co/XmVZ2TBwxo
— The Associated Press (@AP) May 9, 2021
Before that news dropped, Bob Baffert was a guest on Fox Sports The Gambler Saturday morning
We just had 7x #KentuckyDerby champion @BobBaffert on LIVE from @parxcasino and he talked about last week's win with Medina Spirit leading the charge! #NothingButWinners pic.twitter.com/RTzF4Bi0Dx
— Fox Sports PHL Gambler (@foxphlgambler) May 8, 2021
Jake Paul is back with some more staged shenanigans
It got heated at the Floyd Mayweather-Logan Paul press conference after Jake Paul took Mayweather’s hat.
(via @jakepaul) pic.twitter.com/47EXBWKcJo
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) May 6, 2021
Must be nice to get paid to be a jackass
Jake Paul commemorates yesterday’s Floyd Mayweather dustup with a ‘gotcha hat’ tattoo. 🧢 🔏
(🎥: @jakepaul) pic.twitter.com/jKJkYuovHy
— theScore (@theScore) May 7, 2021
Murdur Durdur
Murdur Durdur https://t.co/NHVQmjMFuR
— Philly Influencer (@PHL_Influencer) May 9, 2021
Sweet goal!
GOOOOOOOAL!!!
Cory Burke was +205 to score and +650 to score first.
Union (+220) take a 1-0 lead.
Listen to the rest of the match on The Gambler. https://t.co/NemTv0CJ7O
— Fox Sports PHL Gambler (@foxphlgambler) May 8, 2021
The Matt Gaetz and Marjorie Taylor-Greene circus tour is under way
Ladies and Gentleman…I give you the future of the Republican Party: Q Anon Lady and I Pay underage Women for Sex Guy. https://t.co/qkk8ZKL9wS
— Claire McCaskill (@clairecmc) May 8, 2021
And yeah, it went how you think it would go
The battle for the soul of the GOP: Reps. Matt Gaetz and Marjorie Taylor Greene tear into their OWN party in rally at Florida’s The Villages as they raise the stakes in Republican civil war with ‘America First Tour’https://t.co/Z9WpDDhAlK
— Jack Posobiec (@JackPosobiec) May 8, 2021
And the crowd of over the age of 80 went absolutely bananas
Crowd here in The Villages, FL awaiting the arrival of @mtgreenee and @mattgaetz who are set to speak tonight as a part of the “America First” tour. pic.twitter.com/l1wX4Bsxhf
— Robert Sherman (@RobertShermanTV) May 7, 2021
Wut
In Florida @mtgreenee explains that she wants the most beautiful earth in the whole world! pic.twitter.com/MtqZvDFnfj
— KevinlyFather 🇺🇲🇨🇦🇲🇼🇸🇿 (@KevinlyFather) May 7, 2021
Double Wut
“I watched it on TV” pic.twitter.com/f6umkioJox
— Donie O’Sullivan (@donie) May 8, 2021
He’s a Florida man, damn it!
Florida Man pic.twitter.com/AjftsO1mMD
— Wu-Tang Is For The Children (@WUTangKids) May 7, 2021
Kevin McCarthy has no backbone
Top House Republican Kevin McCarthy has publicly endorsed Rep. Elise Stefanik for the post of No. 3 leader, cementing party support of the Donald Trump loyalist over Rep. Liz Cheney, an outspoken critic of the former president. https://t.co/dLo7CHHPGn
— The Associated Press (@AP) May 9, 2021
Chinese Rocket debrit lands in Indian Ocean
Remains of a huge Chinese rocket have landed in the ocean, according to a statement by the China Manned Space Agency https://t.co/ALcwa5zqVr
— Bloomberg (@business) May 9, 2021
Ryan Miller played his last game in the NHL
Holy shit where are the tissues. Ryan Miller and his parents after his last game in the league 😢 pic.twitter.com/DkylBcyXjA
— Bring Hockey Back (@BringHockeyBack) May 9, 2021
Nice moment for Miller
What a moment. 🧡
Ryan Miller gets a standing ovation in his final NHL game. 👏 pic.twitter.com/Pk6mSfUpoe
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) May 9, 2021
The Wild showed their respect to Miller
Wild line up to congratulate Ryan Miller as his parents look on pic.twitter.com/H4WtviyTHF
— CJ Fogler #BlackLivesMatter (@cjzero) May 9, 2021
Former Flyer Rick Tocchet is out of a job
Official: GM Bill Armstrong announced today that the #Coyotes and Rick Tocchet have mutually agreed to part ways. https://t.co/movmwDqPTu
— Arizona Coyotes (@ArizonaCoyotes) May 9, 2021
Pink catching gear for Mother’s Day
ok but can catchers wear full pink gear every day? pic.twitter.com/OaZel8lnoS
— Cut4 (@Cut4) May 9, 2021
DK Metcalf is an amazing athlete
DK Metcalf officially finishes in 9th Place of his heat, with a time of 10.37! Incredible race for a 6’3 235 pound @NFL receiver!!! 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/5i8uR8hEoP
— Emmanuel Acho (@EmmanuelAcho) May 9, 2021
Russell Westbrook has had himself one hell of a month
Russell Westbrook is the first player in NBA history to record back-to-back games with 15+ REB and 15+ AST! pic.twitter.com/fpAyBUgwAe
— NBA (@NBA) May 9, 2021
Here was history
.@russwest44 makes history 🔥 pic.twitter.com/HV9oxhS9LE
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) May 9, 2021
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