The Ten: 05/16/2016

THE TEN (NEW)

(“The TEN” is not a top ten but ten items worth being included in “The TEN”)

1. The Oklahoma Thunder and Golden State Warriors square off tonight in game one of the Western Conference Finals.

2. The Dodger’s Corey Seager homers twice in the 5-2 loss to the Cardinals.

3. The Tennessee Titans waive quarterback Zack Mettenberger two years after drafting him in the sixth round to make room for a player from their minicamp tryout.

4. Happy birthday to Mid Valley staffer Alex Gonzalez and Mid Valley contributor Jim Saxon.

5. Michael Jordan was named the NBA rookie of the year on this day in 1985.

6. The CIF SS baseball and softball playoff pairings will be announced today around 10 a.m.

7. Texas Ranger Rougned Odor lands a vicious punch to the jaw of Blue Jay Jose Bautista Sunday in the Rangers 7-6 win.

8. On this day in 1980 the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Philadelphia 76ers 4 games to 2 to win the NBA Championship. In game six, rookie Magic Johnson scores 42 points, grabs 15 rebounds and hands out seven assists.

9. Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns wins NBA Rookie of the Year honors.

10. “Talent wins games but teamwork and intelligence wins championships.” Michael Jordan

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