Elephant in the room. Players who sided with LIV Golf and were paid many more millions of dollars to do so now get their PGA tour card back as LIV Golf and the PGA tour will officially merge as one. What a heist. However, if you look at the bright side, the merger is to make the league to be more profitable, therefore, many other players will make more money 🤷 

Final words to PGA commissioner Jay Monahan? The guy who went from associating LIV Golf with 9/11 to now merging with them. Yikes. Can only imagine he’ll have less IG and Twitter followers by EOD.

Yes, it's Tuesday, and yes, the question is: does the club still go up on a Tuesday? Who knows, but if so, best believe Indianapolis Colts' cornerback Isaiah Rodgers will be there, celebrating his winnings from FanDuel. Speaking of FanDuel, HERE’s an easy, no-sweat first bet they're offering.

That said, the sports world is BUZZING as of late ⛳🏀🏈🥊

• Players from Liv Golf just pulled the biggest money heist in golf history after merging with the PGA

• Josh Hart has a new favorite milk

• Kendrick Perkins is making loud noises in other people’s ears

• Adam Silver is teasing Ja Morant’s suspension like a mixtape drop

• Kyrie Irving wants LeBron in Dallas

• Travis Kelce wants to be the next US president

• Josh Allen is getting athletic off the field again

• Aaron Rodgers is throwing dimes in front of his son, Zach Wilson

• Mark Zuckerberg was choked out unconscious during a Jiu-Jitsu match and started snoring

• Jake Paul is preparing to fight Nate Diaz while purchasing $16 Million homes in Puerto Rico

And…

• Kanye West has a new workout outfit that most call skin-tight leggings. 2023, amirite? 🤷 

Think we forgot about the NBA playoffs? Nah, fam, Taylor Swift is cursing the playoffs right in front of our eyes 👁️👁️ And you don’t even know it. Or do you? Read until the end to find out.

Calling all Florida-based and Miami Dolphins fans!

Take advantage of the opportunity to attend the inaugural celebrity softball game of Xavien Howard, cornerback for the Miami Dolphins. The event will take place on June 17th at the Ballpark of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach, Florida. Gates will open at noon, and you can expect special appearances by Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, and other notable athletes. Enjoy a thrilling home run derby, exciting softball game, meet and greet, and various family activities packed with entertainment, rivalry, philanthropy, and more!

The Miami Heat won their SEVENTH game after trailing by 10+ PTS during the 2023 NBA playoffs, tied for the most ever over the last 25 years.

Miami trailed Denver by 17 in Game 2 💪

GOLDEN KNIGHTS LOOK TO SWEEP 🧹

The Vegas Golden Knights asserted their dominance in a decisive 7-2 win against the Florida Panthers in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final.

In Game 3, the Florida Panthers are up against a challenging task. In the expansion era, teams with a 2-0 series lead in the Stanley Cup Final have a remarkable 31-3 record.

To have any hope of reversing the series, Florida needs to regroup, stay composed, and capitalize on their home ice advantage.

TAYLOR SWIFT CURSES THE NBA PLAYOFFS 👁️👁️

Is the Taylor Swift curse real?

Speculation about Taylor Swift's alleged "curse" on the NBA Playoffs continues to grow. Swift has been touring the US since March and has coincidentally held concerts in NBA markets that have underperformed in the postseason.

Phoenix Suns ❌

• On March 17th and 18th, Taylor Swift kicked off her tour at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, just 12 miles from the Phoenix Suns' home arena.

• Interestingly, less than two months later, the highly regarded Suns, with Kevin Durant on their team, were defeated by the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference semifinals.

Philadelphia 76ers ❌

• In the Eastern Conference, the Philadelphia 76ers faced a setback in Game Seven against the Boston Celtics at Wells Fargo Center, while Taylor Swift performed at the Linc, the home of the Philadelphia Eagles.

Boston Celtics ❌

• The Celtics only had a little luck themselves when Swift followed them back to Massachusetts.

• When Swift was in Boston, the Celtics went 0-3 against the Heat. Despite coming back from a 3-0 deficit, they ultimately lost Game Seven at TD Garden after Swift's Eras Tour had concluded in Foxborough.

Brooklyn Nets & New York Knicks ❌

• Interestingly, both the Brooklyn Nets and the New York Knicks had already concluded their seasons before Swift performed just six miles outside New York City in East Rutherford at the end of last month.

Los Angeles Lakers ❌

• Later this summer, Swift will perform in Santa Clara and Los Angeles, coinciding with disappointing playoff exits for the Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Lakers, despite their promising starts.

• The supposed "curse" on Western Conference teams may not be over yet.

Denver Nuggets 🤷

• Next month, the Eras Tour will arrive in the Mile High City for two nights. Whether Denver can overcome both the Heat and the alleged curse remains to be seen.

Miami Heat 🤷

• Miami holds a significant advantage as the series moves to South Florida since Swift will not perform in their city this year.

What do you think? Is the curse real?

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