If These Balls Could Talk

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6/3/2024 - Chennedy Carter's off-ball foul on Caitlin Clark this past weekend was upgrade to a flagrant 1. This is after the Sky's 71-70 loss to the Fever this weekend. This is another event in a long season of extra physical/aggressive play that is going on in regards to Clark. The WNBA world is torn between the press that Clark brings to the league vs the resentment that she is clearly causing.

AI Story Hour - With ChatGPT, and Friends!

I still find myself falling in the ChatGPT and general AI rabbit hole, constantly trying to figure out what/if any limits it has. Please suggest story ideas for it to regale you with at mark@iftheseballscouldtalkpod.com, john@iftheseballscouldtalkpod.com or pete@ifthesebalscouldtalkpod.com as well as catching up with us in our Discord channel.

Here are the 5 best sports comebacks of all time.... according to ChatGPT

1. Tracy McGrady’s 13 Points in 33 Seconds (2004): In an NBA game, Tracy McGrady scored 13 points in just 33 seconds, leading the Houston Rockets to an 81-80 victory. His incredible performance defied all odds and remains unmatched since1.
2. 1942 Toronto Maple Leafs’ Stanley Cup Win: Down 3-0 in the series against the Detroit Red Wings, the Leafs staged a historic comeback, winning four straight games to claim the Stanley Cup. It’s one of the rare reverse sweeps in sports history1.
3. Patriots’ Super Bowl Comeback (2017): In Super Bowl LI, the New England Patriots trailed the Atlanta Falcons 28-3. However, they rallied back to win 34-28 in overtime, completing the largest comeback in Super Bowl history1.
4. Buffalo Bills vs. Houston Oilers (1993): The Bills were down 35-3 in an NFL playoff game but made an astonishing comeback, winning 41-38 in overtime. It’s still the biggest comeback in NFL postseason history1.
5. Boston Red Sox Overcoming “The Curse of the Bambino” (2004): The Red Sox were down 3-0 in the ALCS against the New York Yankees. They rallied back to win four consecutive games, eventually winning the World Series and ending an 86-year championship drought1.

These moments remind us that no matter how dire the situation, there’s always a chance for an incredible comeback! 🏆🔥