Since my wife has become pregnant, I’ve fallen victim to sympathy weight. I’ve put on a solid 9 pounds since I found out we were having twins. I’ve been the butt of a few jokes, mainly asking when I happen to be due.
It’s all well and good, I gained 15 pounds when we were pregnant with our daughter. The fact that we are having twins and I’m older will probably mean I’m in for another prolonged weight gain. Oh well, all is fair in love and sympathy points. Here are your flakes...
NEBRASKA:
Dave Feit’s Greatest Huskers by the Numbers: 78 – Dennis Carlson
Bob Devaney’s recruiting strategy for his national championship teams, and appreciation for the Nebraska football offensive line.
Countdown to kickoff: How to connect Nebraska football and No. 78 to Lee Corso and Sterling Sharpe? Here goes.
It's 78 days until Nebraska football. It's the number of a proud Husker walk-on who is a great story on this 2025 team. Also a 78-yard Husker TD in a fun, crazy game in the 80s.
Nebraska Basketball: Fresh off Golden State workout, Brice Williams continues to push forward
Former Husker guard Brice Williams is trying to make the most of his individual workouts with NBA teams ahead of draft.
NBA NEWS:
OKC Thunder Drop Game 3 of NBA Finals on the Road
Nothing much went right for the Thunder in the third game of the series, struggling in multiple facets en route to the loss.
Sources - Suns, Durant's business partner weigh trade options - ESPN
The Suns and Kevin Durant's business partner, Boardroom CEO Rich Kleiman, are sifting through trade scenarios as the sides are expected to work together on potential destinations for the 15-time All-Star, sources told ESPN.
Knicks coaching search: New York denied permission to speak with Bulls' Billy Donovan, Hawks' Quin Snyder - CBSSports.com
New York has reportedly struck out on speaking with multiple sitting NBA coaches
GOLD CUP:
Concacaf Gold Cup 2025: What to know about all 16 teams - ESPN
With the Gold Cup set to kick off on June 14, we provide the narratives, star names and trivia you need to know for every team in the 2025 tournament.
'The noise on the outside is the noise on the outside' - Tyler Adams says USMNT tuning out criticism from ex-stars Landon Donovan, Clint Dempsey | Goal.com US
The U.S. are avoiding and tuning out criticism aimed at them and Pulisic ahead of the Gold Cup
MLB NEWS:
Twins' Byron Buxton blasts 479-foot, upper-deck home run that's 2nd-longest of MLB season - Yahoo Sports
Broadcast cameras lost track of the ball as it landed high in the outfield stands at Target Field.
David Peterson pitches six-hit shutout for Mets
NEW YORK -- At the moment, the National League ERA leader is Kodai Senga, whose signature ghost fork has given him plenty of notoriety. Second is Paul Skenes, a bona fide superstar who needs no further introduction. Third is Yoshinobu Yamamoto, a $325 million pitcher. Fourth is Robbie Ray, a
NHL NEWS:
Panthers keeping it loose heading into Game 4 of Stanley Cup Final | NHL.com
Florida 2 wins from defeating Oilers again to repeat as champions
Makar of Avalanche surprised with Norris Trophy after golf outing | NHL.com
26-year-old defenseman wins award for 2nd time after having 30 goals, 92 points
IN OTHER NEWS:
First-Known Sighting of a 'Massive' Antarctic Squid is Caught on Camera During Nat Geo Expedition
Though not as large as the giant squid or colossal squid, three feet is a significant size under the pressures of life 3,000 meters down.
Pursuit of a burglary suspect sees police cars chase a tractor excavator at walking speed | AP News
Police in South Carolina engaged in a not-so-hot pursuit as they chased a tractor excavator down a main highway for more than an hour at the speed an average adult walks.
JOKE OF THE WEEK:
I received an email on how to read maps backwards, turns out it was spam.