By Caela
NBA Semi-Finals
The four teams in the semi-finals are the Oklahoma City Thunder, San Antonio Spurs, Boston Celtics, and the Miami Heat. Here is how the Thunder got to the Semis: in the first round they beat the Dallas Mavericks 4-0 and in the second round they beat the Los Angeles Lakers 4-1. Here is the how the Spurs got to the Semis: in the first round they beat the Utah Jazz 4-0 and the Los Angeles Clippers 4-0. Here is how the Celtics got to the Semis; in the first round they beat the Atlanta Hawks 4-2 and in the second round they beat the Philadelphia 76ers 4-3. Here is how the Heat got to the Semis: in the first round they beat the New York Knicks 4-1 and in the second round they beat the Indiana Pacers 4-2. So the Oklahoma City Thunder will play the San Antonio Spurs in the third round and the Boston Celtics will play the Miami Heat in the third round. Here is the schedule for the Thunder and Spurs Series: May 27 at 9:00 PM EST, May 29 at 9:00 PM EST, May 31 at 9:00 PM EST, June 2 at 9:00 PM EST, June 4 at 9:00 PM EST, June 6 at 9:00 PM EST, and June 8 at 9:00 PM EST. Here is the schedule for the Celtics and Heat Series: May 28 at 8:30 PM EST, May 30 at 8:30 PM EST, June 1 at 8:30 PM EST, June 3 at 8:30 PM EST, June 5 at 8:30 PM EST, June 7 at 8:30 PM EST, and June 9 at 8:30 PM EST. Good luck to the remaining teams, let the best team win.
Sports events in June
Major League Baseball (MLB): In June there will be 405 baseball games.
National Basketball Association (NBA): NBA Championship Finals.
National Hockey League (NHL): The Stanley Cup Finals. (The Los Angeles Kings and the New Jersey Devils)
Men’s Tennis: French Open May 27 – June 10, Gerry Weber Open June 11 – June 17, AEGON Championships June 11- June 17, UNICEF Open June 18 – June 24, AEGON International June 18 – June 24, and Wimbledon June 25 – July 8.
Women’s Tennis: French Open May 27 – June 10, AEGON Classic June 11 – June 17, NURNBERGER Gastein Ladies June 11- June 17, UNICEF Open June 17 – June 24, AEGON International June 17 – June 24, and Wimbledon June 25 – July 8.
PGA Golf Tour: FedEx St. Jude Classic June 7 – June 10, U.S. Open June 14 – June 17, Travelers Championship June 21- June 24, and AT&T National June 28 – July 1.
European Golf Tour: Nordea Masters June 6 – June 9, Saint-Omer Open June 14 – June 17, BMW International Open June 21 – June 24, and the Irish Open June 28 – July 1.
Ladies PGA Golf Tour: ShopRite LPGA Classic June 1 – June 3, Wegmans LPGA Championship June 7 – June 10, Manulife Financial LPGA Classic June 21 – June 24, and Wal-Mart NW Arkansas championship June 29 – July 1.
Olympic Trials: Track & Field Trials are on June 21 – June 25, and June 28 – July 1. Gymnastics Trials are on June 28 – July. Swimming Trials are on June 28 – July 2. Diving Trials are on June 17 – June 24.
Who is going to the Stanley Cup Finals
This year’s Stanley Cup finals are between the New Jersey Devils and the Los Angeles Kings. Here is how the New Jersey Devils got to the finals. In the first round of the Playoffs they beat the Ottawa Senators 4-3. In the second round they beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-1. In the third round they beat the New York Rangers 4-2 to go to the Stanley Cup Finals. Here is how the Los Angeles Kings got to the finals. In the first round of the Playoffs they beat the Vancouver Canucks 4-1. In the second round they beat the St. Louis Blues 4-0. In the third round they beat the Phoenix Coyotes 4-1 to go to the Stanley Cup Finals. Here is the schedule for the finals: Game One is on May 30 at 8:00 PM EST, Game Two is on June 2 at 8:00 PM EST, Game Three is on June 4 at 8:00 PM EST, Game Four is on June 6 at 8:00 PM EST, Game Five is on June 9 at 8:00 PM EST, Game Six is on June 11 at 8:00 PM EST, and Game Seven is on June 13 at 8:00 PM EST. Good luck to the remaining teams, let the best team win.
The Triple Crown
The Triple Crown is a combination of three races: The Kentucky Derby, Preakness, and the Belmont Stakes. These are the biggest races of the year for Thoroughbred Racing. There have only been 11 Triple Crown Winners. The last winner was Affirmed in 1978. It has been 34 years since Affirmed won the Triple Crown. This year another horse will have the chance to win the Triple Crown and end the 34 year drought, his name is I’ll Have Another. He won the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness. Now he has a shot at the Belmont Stakes, but there have been 21 other horses that have won the first two races but failed to win the Belmont and the Triple Crown. The Belmont Stakes will be on June 9 at 3 PM EST. Well good luck to I’ll Have Another on the next race and on his quest to become the Triple Crown winner.
Caela’s byline: I am the oldest of six children. I am a Christian. I love watching movies, playing on my computer, and I love watching sports. I want to go to Syracuse University, and eventually become a sports journalist. My favorite sports are hockey, football(soccer) ,and golf.