Best Month Ever?

I know March is mad, but I think May could be the best sports month of the year. Don't get me wrong no one loves March Madness more than I do. I think the first weekend could be best single weekend in sports. May, on the other hand, is the best month.

The baseball season is starting to heat up as it moves into the second month. The quarter mark of the season approaches and fans start to see if their team is for real or not. Contenders begin separating from pretenders. While, there is still plenty of the season left baseball's second month still provides its share of action. This year is no exception. Controversy is dominating the headlines unfortunately. The steroid scandal claimed two more victims, Alex Rodriguez and Manny Ramirez. If you are able to get past that you will see a 30 game hit streak, 2 cycles, 2 steals of home, homers flying out of the New Yankee Stadium, and the arrival of Zack Greinke. If none of those tickle your fancy don't worry, because there are plenty more options.

The NHL playoffs rage in the month of May. The playoffs in the NHL might create some of the most tense games of any sport. There is nothing better then playoff overtime hockey. This season had an eight-seed beat a one. The Ducks of Anaheim beat the top seeded Sharks and took the Red Wings to a game 7 tonight. Even though it ended undramatically the series between the Penguins and the Capitols could have been one of the most important of the year. Being able to watch Sid the Kid go at Alex the Great for 7 games was amazing. They are the two best players the league has to offer. If you crave warmer climates never fear.


Everyone complains about the lack of effort in the NBA. That all changes once the playoffs roll around. This year, like every other year, the playoffs are physical, close, and exciting. Only the Cleveland Cavaliers have been the exception. They have Lebron James though and he more then makes up for it. Half of the series this round have gone the full 7 games. It could set up a Kobe vs Lebron final.


If you are more international in your sporting interests May has got you covered too. The Champions League Semi-Finals and Finals are here too. The top soccer teams from across Europe battle through group stages and two knock out rounds before getting to the final four teams. Champions League is the most prestigious club cup competition in the world. This year Manchester United will look to be the first back to back winner in the Cup's history. They take on Barcelona in Rome on May 27th.



I have saved the best for last. Two thirds of the Tripple Crown are in the month of May. The best two minutes in sports aka the Kentucky Derby is the first Saturday in May. I will admit that I know nothing about horse racing. Derby day brings it out of me though. I love it. You can't keep me away from the TV I just soak it all in. The Preakness is this Saturday. The dream of a Tripple Crown is still alive. Mine that Bird jockied by someone new seeks another long shot victory.


I know that I have left plenty of sporting events out. The Players' Championship at Sawgrass is more then deserving of a spot on my list. I figure I have subjected all my readers to enough pontification on sports I know nothing about. So golf fans out there know that I hold a place in my heart for the Players'. If it were a major it would surely be on the list.