Happy Thursday! Time to let it rip, right? Got that stimulus money burning a hole in your pocket, maybe. And hey, Thursday is the new Friday! Which these days are just like Saturday. And Sunday. And then it’s Monday. Probably. Just like Thursday. OK! While we try and get our heads straight, and our work sweats on, here’s an extra helping of interesting and informative to get you going.
BROADCAST HIGHLIGHT
2011 Bruins Postseason Encore 2011 Stanley Cup Final Game 3: Bruins vs. Vancouver Canucks - 8:30 p.m., NESN
MOVIE REC
True Lies, HBO Comedy, 8 p.m.
Had to throw in a movie rec. We don’t all JUST watch sports, right? If you’re in the mood for action and you haven’t seen this in a while treat yoself! This is prime James Cameron excitement and Arnold at the absolute height of his Arnold powers.
SPORTS TO THE RESCUE! OR NAH ...
Elf hasn’t needed food as badly as we all need live sports right now. Like Superman needs sun. Sherlock needed Watson. Mouth needs beer. Obviously the current state of affairs is beyond unfortunate, and we all realize how much we miss and crave sports for so many reasons. That we can all agree on. What it seems we can’t agree on is just when they’ll return. The omnipotent Dr. Fauci (who’s on more TVs these days than Mel Kiper, and this is his season!) says sports might only return soon with no fans. And just when we get excited to at least see a live game of any kind (most likely in Florida), some major markets like LA and San Francisco say live sports might not be back until 2021!
Los Angeles could be without sports until 2021: https://t.co/4LxnjyLusS
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow)
April 15, 2020 ESSENTIAL UNTIL TOLD OTHERWISE
Just after we hear that Florida has declared sports essential, including the WWE, we learn that a legendary figure like Kurt Angle has been released from his contract (among many furloughs at WWE).
I wanted 2 say thank you to the WWE for the time I spent there.I made many new friends and had the opportunity to work with so many talented people. To the Superstars, continue to entertain the WWE Universe as well as you possibly can. They’re the best fans in the world. #itstrue
— Kurt Angle (@RealKurtAngle)
April 15, 2020 He’s been a mainstay for quite some time. Instead of crying into your spandex, how about we remember the good times, like this classic title belt rematch with Stone Cold Steve Austin?
SPEAKING OF VINCE MCMAHON’S MONEY
I’m not giving up on the XFL. I like the gameplay, innovations and fan engagement too much. I want the three and four-point conversions back! If anyone else is in DM me.
Let’s pool our Trump money and buy the XFL!Who’s with me?https://t.co/VN0IEdgsLZ
— jimmy dunn (@jimmydunncomedy)
April 15, 2020 FASHION TREND: WHAT’S OLD IS NEW
Seems everyone in the NFL is rolling out new uniforms these days. And as we anxiously await the Patriots rumored redesign we take a look at the Cleveland Browns' new duds. Another tweak that’s more a throwback to a classic look than a reboot. The kind that says, “Hey, we JUST missed the playoffs again!” I digress in jest, but tip my cap because proceeds from sales will be going to their Hats Off to Our Heroes Fund to support COVID-19 Relief efforts. As for fan response, the reaction to these is largely, well ...
True to ourselves.True to our loyal fans.True to who we’ll always be.https://t.co/VwRW3sfRSx pic.twitter.com/HbQYZQEu9N
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns)
April 15, 2020 Looks like Browns fans are pleased with their new uniforms -- pic.twitter.com/R7gIyoWUS9
— NFL Memes (@NFL_Memes)
April 15, 2020 TID (TODAY IN DRAFT)
Awkward, party of everybody! Your introduction of Wally the Green Monster at Fenway to Red Sox fans is ready! Oof, this one’s a little rough, not gonna sugar coat it for ya, kids.
Almost forgot Wally’s introduction was this corny oh my pic.twitter.com/bVFcb0mfxC
— Steve Perrault (@Steve_Perrault)
April 13, 2020 BECAUSE YOU NEED THIS
Another day, another animal video. Except instead of a dog doing something ridiculous (plenty more to come), this one has absolutely no dogs in it. Which is exactly why it gives you the feels you need at a time like this.
Shelter celebrates empty kennel for first time ever https://t.co/u3ooIfjXpS pic.twitter.com/v4Zhf8TaBV
— New York Post (@nypost)
April 15, 2020 QUOTE OF THE DAY
“The most luxurious possession, the richest treasure anybody has, is his personal dignity.” -- Jackie Robinson, who made his monumental Major League debut 63 years ago yesterday.
