Splash Brothers Close Out 67 Win Season With NBA Championship

The franchise that made it's way from Philadephia to San Francisco back in the day, then crossed the Golden Gate Bridge and landed in Oakland have reached the mountain top. Led by the Splash Brothers : 2014-15 MVP Stephen Curry and his backcourt mate Klay Thompson knocked off the Cleveland Cavaliers 4-2 to capture the franchise 1st NBA title in over 40 years. When you include the Philadelphia Warriors titles the organization became 4 time champions. These two young guards fed of each other all season. They stretched NBA defenses like rubber bands. Both can put it down on the deck, each can catch and shoot and both guards can pull up from anywhere with range. Next season the bulls eye with obviously be on Golden State back as they try to defend their title. Nevertheless they will have an enjoyable summer as they celebrate with the Larry O'Brien trophy. Barring injury the Warriors will at worse give themselves a chance to repeat next season.

Philadelphia : How You Like Me Now ? Iguoadala Finals MVP

Andre Iguodala journey has been long, yet not easy. His family is originally from the county of Nigeria. However he was raised in Springfield, Illinois. Andre Iguodala not only played basketball in high school where he received a scholarship to the University of Arizona, he ran track as well. Iguodala posted solid all around numbers during his time in Tuscon. When Andre left school early in 2004 he became a lottery pick. Iguodala would come to Philadelphia a town that had a superstar with the same initials. Allen Iverson would leave Philadelphia via trade 3 seasons after Andre Iguodala was selected. In 2012 Dre became an All Star. He was selected by the Eastern Conference coaches as a reserve. Then Dre was selected to represent the US Men's National Team in the 2012 London Olympics. Where the US won the gold. Iguodala was traded that summer to Denver then eventually landed in Oakland. He was key to the Warriors championship season as a co captain, team leader and all around player. The guy is extremely unselfish and has a high basketball IQ. Down 2-1 in the NBA Finals rookie head coach Steve Kerr inserted Iguodala into the starting lineup vs. Lebron James and Cleveland. Golden State after that move never lost another game again. Winning their 1st NBA title in over 40 years. The guy the was 125 to 1 odd prior to the Finals as far as winning MVP, did just that.

3rd French Open Title & 20th Major Championship For Serena (And Counting...)

20 and counting for Serena Williams. Yes 20 major titles and she's 4 away from tying the all time record for women. Still in her early 30's she's not showing any signs of slowing down none. Not even having the flu during her French Open semifinal match could defeat her. Not even struggling to close out the championship in the 2nd set which forced a 3rd set could defeat her on Saturday in Paris. Serena has already won the Australian Open in 2015 now add the French which is her 3rd overall. Coming up next is Wimbledon in London. Following that is the U.S Open in New York City. Serena Williams has her eyes on sweeping the 2015 Grand Slam. It seems like at this point of her career barring injury Serena only competition is herself. As long as she stays hungry and motivated, the tennis world is at her feet. 

American Pharoah Makes History ! Takes Home The Triple Crown !

After 37 years the wait is over. Back in 1978 Affirmed was the last race horse led by jockey Steve Cauthen and trainer Laz Barrera to win the prestigious Triple Crown. Several horses over that time span came close yet no cigar. Here in Philadelphia home of Sports247365 we rooted for Smarty Jones in 2004 and even he came up short at the end during the last leg of the Belmont Stakes. This past month has been history making for the trio of American Pharoah, jockey Victor Espinoza and trainer Bob Baffert. Both jockey and trainer came close on multiple occasion's in previous years yet Saturday at the Preakness, it was like icing on the top. By sweeping the Kentucky Debry, the Preakness and now the Belmont Stakes American Pharoah becomes the 12 race horse since 1919 to win the Triple Crown. The three year old horse won all three races with ease, simply blowing away the competition from start to finish. Ahmed Zayat owns American Pharoah and was extremely happy that his horse could make history.

Ben Bishop Stanley Cup Final Bound Lightning Has Struck

27 year old Denver, Colorado native Ben Bishop is 12-8 through the 1st 3 rounds of the 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Including a Game 7 win at the Worlds Most Famous Arena of Madison Square Garden. The win in New York City, a shutout by Bishop 2-0 over the Rangers sent the Lightning to their 1st Stanley Cup Final since 2004. 11 years later the Bolts are looking to win their 2nd Stanley Cup in franchise history. The 6'7 net minder recently signed a contract extension to remain with Tampa Bay. Over the past 2 seasons Ben Bishop won 67 regular season games including 40 during the 2014-15 season. The Bolts will take on Chicago starting on Wednesday.

For The 1st Time Since 1994 Air Jordan I Chicago (OG) Is Back

These classic routes dropped this past Saturday on May 29, 2015. The Air Jordan I Chicago (OG) is back for the first time since 1994. I can recall in high school when Micheal Jordan wore these at Madison Square Garden in New York City vs. the Knicks. 1984-85 Air Jordan rookie campaign in Chicago is when these kicks originally came on the scene. 30 years later they are as dope now as they were then. I've always been a fan of most colorways of the original OG Air Jordan I model. They really remind me of the Nike Dunk. Most certainly a classic.

Led By Paul Molitor Could Twins Take Off Like Last Season Royals ?

During the 2014 season the Kansas City Royals captured the hearts of Kansas City, Missouri. The American League Champions also captured just about everyone else's heart outside of the Bay Area. KC fell just short in 7 games vs. San Francisco. However their run which started in the Wild Card round was memorable. 51 games into the 2015 season rookie manager Paul Molitor (1993 World Series MVP with Toronto) has help lead his team to a 31-20 record. That record is currently good enough for a tie with the Kansas City Royals for 1st place in the American League Central. Similar to KC the team from the Twin Cities don't have big name players. Yet what they do have is fundamental baseball on offense and defense. Ricky Nolasco thus far is 5-1, the Twins closer Glen Perkins thus far has 19 saves and a 1.88 ERA. On offense they are led by 2nd baseball Brian Dozier 10 HR's and 26 RBI's. Can the young Twins keep this up and make a playoff push for the duration of the season ?