Basso and the Oilers

Not that the two are related, but they will both be mentioned on this post.

Basso - wow, what a hero. Winning the Giro in THE most convincing fashion by destroying all his major rivals on their turf - and in the process making it his turf now! With such a dominating performance he's my pick for the Tour as well. He's smart enough to taper off and then re-peak 5 weeks from now when he needs it, and he's got the team and support network to do it with him. He'll be amazing to watch - Basso, Floyd, Valverde, Ulrich are my pics for the top 4, in that order. You heard it hear first folks - don't forget it!

The Oilers - wow, what heroes!! Into the Stanley Cup Finals to face either Carolina or Buffalo (each of whom are super tricky opponents). I have to predict an Oilers win, and I think they can do it too - my only hope is I can find a bar in town that's willing to a) show the games on their big screen TV and b) stay open late enough on game night to allow me to watch! Go Oilers!!!!!