The Mid-Morning Dump: Raptors Take the Lead

WEIGHT A MINUTE Iowa State football players have been in the weight room for about six months now since the offseason, and some players have made some huge gains and losses. The most interesting? Mike Rose came to Iowa State at 215, and is now 240, Blake Peterson has already put on 15 pounds, and Breece Hall is actually DOWN 10 pounds.

UNDERHAND CHUCKIN’ Iowa State softball will be bringing in a transfer pitcher from Bettendorf to shore up the rotation for next season.

FIVE FOR FOOTBALL Fansided named five players trending up for the Cyclones after Spring Practice.

ON THE TRACK The Cyclones have a finalist in the 800m, and a few others earned honors at the NCAA Track & Field Championships.

RULES RULES RULES The NCAA approved several rules changes for next season, including moving the three point line back to the international distance.

NBA FINALS Kawhi Leonard and the Raptors took Game 3 in Oakland despite Steph Curry putting in a monster game.

THE SLIM REPAIRER Kevin Durant may be back for Game 4, which could completely tip the scales back in Golden State’s favor.

THE ANTHEM Metallica performed the United States National Anthem last night, which was awesome.

JUST WATCH This has nothing to do with sports, and it definitely isn’t new, but this is still the GOAT of Got Talent auditions.