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Rashee Rice is heading to jail. The Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver has been sentenced to thirty days behind bars after testing positive for marijuana, a direct violation of his probation terms. For a Chiefs offense already navigating uncertainty, losing Rice — even temporarily — is a significant blow heading into the offseason.
Meanwhile in the Western Conference Finals, the San Antonio Spurs pulled off something special Monday night. They outlasted the Oklahoma City Thunder one hundred twenty two to one hundred fifteen in double overtime, taking Game one of a series that had enormous expectations. San Antonio controlled long stretches of that game, and the Thunder needed a furious push just to force extra time. The Spurs answered every moment.
And the NFL is heading to Minneapolis. Owners voted Tuesday to award the two thousand twenty eight NFL Draft to the Vikings, with U.S. Bank Stadium set to host what will be three days of football at the center of the sporting universe. The Twin Cities join a short list of cities to earn that honor, and the Minnesota faithful will have years to build toward something massive.
That's your play-by-play. Sports Desk, back to the booth.
