NFL Action, NBA Play-In Tournament and Golf Surprises

By Chichi Li

In the world of sports, the NFL and NBA have been bustling with activity. In the NFL, the playoffs have seen the Kansas City Chiefs advancing past the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Divisional Round, with Patrick Mahomes playing a pivotal role. The NFL Championship Weekend was set, highlighting significant performances and records, such as Mahomes and Travis Kelce surpassing Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski for the most playoff touchdowns by a QB-receiver combo.

On the NBA front, the season has been packed with thrilling games and remarkable achievements. The NBA Play-In Tournament is a prelude to the playoffs, deciding the 7th and 8th seeds in each conference through a series of games. The teams placed 7th and 8th get two chances to qualify, while the 9th and 10th must win two consecutive games. This format ensures intense competition before the playoffs start. The 2023-24 NBA Play-In Tournament is scheduled from April 16 to April 19, with the playoffs kicking off on April 20 and concluding no later than June 23 . The NBA Rising Stars event, set for February 16, is another highlight, showcasing the league's up-and-coming talents. This event, along with other All-Star Weekend festivities, draws fans' attention to the skills and potential of the league's younger players

On the golf scene, it has been a interesting weekend. With Rory Mcliroy winning the Dubai dessert classic 2 years in a row after a huge upset coming second in the Dubai Invitational at Dubai Creek golf club the week before. Nick Dunlap( US junior Am winner 2021)(US AM winner 2023) has won the AMEX championship as a college sophomore, becoming the second youngest golfer to win on the PGA tour behind Jordan Speith, also becoming the next amateur to win a PGA tour even after Phil mickilson in 1991.