Back to close out the month strong as I have quite a few things to touch on when it comes to what's happening in the world of sports. On deck:

(4:06) As the first round of the NBA playoffs comes to a close, the most intriguing storyline is whether or not that the Sixers have what it takes to move onto the next round and avoid a seventh game and epic collapse in the process. Will Coach Doc Rivers get to seal the deal and move onto the Conference Semifinals? Or will history be made as we've never seen a team come back from a 3-0 series lead? And what about Rivers's comments regarding blowing 3-1 series leads in the past as coach of the Orlando Magic and LA Clippers? Plus, the rest of the postseason landscape where we have the Suns (with the possible return of Devin Booker), Mavericks and Grizzlies on the cusp of moving on.

(24:42) The Mets have gotten off to a tremendous start, but they have been the target of opposing pitchers as their lineup has been hit more by pitches than any other team in the majors. It boiled over in St. Louis as tempers flared and the benches cleared. Will there be any affect when they meet again at Citi Field in three weeks? Also, a word to the Met fan that although the first 20 games have been magnificent, but let's not call this a 'special season' just yet.

(37:48) NHL fans rejoice! The season concludes tomorrow. Not a lot of interest or drama heading down the stretch as we have our 16 teams that have qualified for the postseason. I'll get into it more on Monday as I'll review the top storylines and first round matchups as the run for the Stanley Cup begins next week.

(41:00) Tonight, the NFL draft commences. The next three days will be filled with rumors, trades, reaches and surprises. I'll take a look at what some teams may do in a first round that doesn't have a lot of buzz. Will some of the quarterbacks discussed (Pitt's Kenny Pickett & Liberty's Malik Willis) get chosen or fall out of Round 1?

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