(“The TEN” is not a top ten but ten items worth being included in “The TEN”)
- Former Rams running back Jim Bertelsen passed away at the age of 71.
- Charter Oak receiver Sam Mason received his latest D1 offer from San Diego State.
- The Angels beat the Dodgers 2-1 Sunday to win the three game series and improve to 15-18 on the season. The Dodgers lost 8 of 10 games on their road trip and fell to 18-17 overall.
- Running back Kerryon Johnson, who was released by the Detroit Lions last week, was claimed on waivers by the Philadelphia Eagles.
- The LA Galaxy beat LAFC 2-1 Saturday night to improve to 3-0-1 on the year.
- Actress Tawny Kitaen, who was once married to former Angels pitcher Chuck Finley, passed away Friday at the age of 59.
- Ganesha football will be hosting 7 on 7s on Thursdays in June/July. Dates still available are June 3,10 and July 1. Message Ganesha head coach Donald Cayer or email at donald.cayer@pusd.org if you are interested in more info.
- Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf ran a 10.37 in the 100 meters Sunday which was 15th out of 17 sprinters at the USA Track and Field Golden Games.
- On this date in 1973 the New York Knicks beat the Lakers 102-93 at the Forum in Inglewood to win the NBA Championship in five games. Knicks center Willis Reed was named MVP.
- The Lakers are 37-30, seventh place in the Western Conference, heading into Sunday night’s game against the Phoenix Suns.
Just a thought on Tawny and Chuck. One night of booze or drugs can cause you to be stained for life. For Tawny it means she was defined as a mean dope head sex kitten for Chuck, he’s the guy the got beat up by a girl and had asked for help. Try to avoid those bad nights young athletes. There are no winners in these scenarios.
RIP Jim Bertelsen.
I remember him at University of Texas in their wishbone offense, and then with the Rams at their resurgence in the mid 70s. He was in my wheelhouse of when I first starte following sports, him being 10 years older than me.