Really Different Sports: June 2014

Jun 18, 2014

LHL : #behindthewheelreporting 6.18.14 -Bye bye NBA ...

OK so we bid a fond farewell to the NBA on this past Sunday (Father's Day) crowning Tim Duncan & the San Antonio Spurs world champion for the 2014 season, after a resounding 4-1 Finals series triumph over the now former two-time champion Miami Heat and their big three (Wade, Bosh, &King James).

The Heat didn't live up to their own expectations not to mention those of their fickle fan nation but it was the way the @spurs just throttled them from game 3-5 that really told the story in my opinion. Officially the King James experience was a tremendous success but in a "what have you done for me lately" league/society many may consider it a fantastic failure after going 2/4 in back to back to back to back Finals appearances.
What's next for the @MiamiHEAT? Who knows? Drama for sure, as the King again will have to again ponder a #decision. But, I'm going to celebrate Tim Duncan for becoming a now 5-time NBA champion and wish him well on garnishing a 6th title as the current cast of Spurs can't be beat.

Now...let's move on to what's next in sports the World Cup, MLB, Nascar, and NFL OTAs & training camps.

The @USASoccer team stunned a few folks with the opening win again Ghana but please believe Portugal will be ready in their next Group G match.

The boys of summer @MLB continue towards a surprising first half All - Star break and I'm a little worried about the Texas Rangers since 1st base can't seem to be covered with suffering an injury. Look for big league shake ups to occur in Texas should the Rangers continue to play less than .500 ball at home.

The race for the cup in @Nascar is heating up.with many fan favorites already securing valuable wins setting the stage for exciting match ups for what hopefully will see a new Cup champion crowned but the #48 will have the last laugh for sure.

As for the NFL OTAs and training camp's I'll just say this..."Take of yourself and don't hurt nobody else! "

It's been your man RD.....peeeeeace!

Jun 13, 2014

LHL: #behindthewheelreporting 6.13.14 - World Cup begins

World Cup 2014 has begun! It's been a long week but the weekend is finally here & a World Cup, US Open, Father's Day weekend at that. The group play has begun with a win by the host nation Brazil however the USA doesn't kick off their quest for the cup until the 16th vs Ghana with no realistic chance of winning so say the experts. But, I for one salute the American national team eben without Landon Donovan,as they look to shock the world and hoist the coveted World Cup trophy this year!!! U-S-A U-S-A!!!!

Jun 12, 2014

LHL: 6.12.14 #behindthewheelreporting -- NBA Finals 2-1 Spurs lead; Game 4 must win for Heat

Holy Game 3! The San Antonio Spurs aided by leading scorer Kawhi Leonard (25 pts) & precision Spurs basketball, overwhelmed the Miami Heat & King James, spoiling their return home to South Beach. But, can they "do it again"? That's the question yet to be answered. The resilient 2 time defending champs have proven that they are "more than conquers" winning 13 straight playoff games following a defeat. But, if the Spurs shoot 19 for 21 in the first quarter of game 4 or better the Miami Heat better shoot 30 for 30. Should they fail to keep the pace & fall down 3-1, history will be against them for sure!