Starting Five 

1. Rematch

Before the media inundates you with endless highlights from last year’s finals, let me provide you with everything you really need…

It is fairly simple: the Spurs were literally seconds away from winning the NBA championship last year, but this happened. Ray Allen’s majestic three was, well, majestic.

The Spurs have defied aging and Kawhi Leonard is only better. The Heat have the world’s greatest basketball player, as well as a rejuvenated bunch of Rashard Lewis, Ray Allen, and Dwyane Wade’s three-point shot.

Keep an eye on Tony Parker’s ankle injury; he missed the second half of last’s night Western Conference Finals.

So, who do I like?

I’m taking the Heat in six, because of Lebron James. The guy is, and always has been, on a mission — and that scares me.

2. Oscar’s In the House

In his second Major League at-bat, Oscar Taveras did what the Cardinal’s have done very little of this year: hit a home run.

Undrafted from the Dominican Republic, Taveras has spent the past six years refining his game in the minor leagues. Although he may not blow you away with his speed and cannon of an arm (Yasiel Puig), he boasts one of the prettier, extended swings in the Majors.

Unlike many other young rookies, Taveras has spent time in the minors leagues for quite awhile, yet he is still only 21. In comparison with Puig, he adds the upside – maybe not as much – to his team but does not act as detriment for lackluster plays.

He is, in short, a seasoned rookie – and the Cardinals organization has been raving about him for years.

There’s conflict in where he will play on a day-to-day basis, but the word is out: Oscar Taveras is in the Majors.

3. Tanaka Wins – Again

Speaking of rookies…

Mashairo Tanaka, the 25-year old Japanese prodigy, has taken the MLB by storm. Through 11 Big League starts, Tanaka has recorded an 8-1 record (his lone loss being to the Cubs), with an AL-leading 2.06 ERA. Even more impressive, Tanaka has a 0.95 WHIP through 78.2 innings. That is remarkable and quite the feat.

Tanaka has yet to pitch against AL East rival and league home run leading Toronto Blue Jays, but when the times comes, I’m sure we’ll keep you updated.

Medium Happy founder (and my boss), Sir Walters, can probably give you a better assessment of Tanaka’s performance thus far. Until then, I will keep on nagging him to add the MLB Extra Innings to my contract.

4. Irony Bites Back

If you remember, Evan Spiegel is the 23-year-old founder of Snapchat, the app that allows you to send messages and photos that disappear. He is also the one that turned down $3 billion from Facebook. A move that, to this day, makes me confused.

Anyhow, Valleywag unveiled some not-too-appropriate email messages that Spiegel himself sent to fellow fraternity members while still in college. Viewer discretion is advised.

Spiegel created an app that automatically deletes messages and videos instantly. Some have accused it for being a medium for sexting. The irony in which this unfolds into is quite befuddling.

I think Evan Spiegel thinks he is bigger than what he actually is. He created an app, treats women as objects, and does not blink an eye when accusers accuse Snapchat as being a medium for sexting.

OK then.

5. Good to be Back

After nearly 5 years of being held captive by the Taliban, Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl is now free. This story deserves more attention than I am currently giving it, but I definitely look forward to reading more about it later today.

From my understanding, Bergdahl was the last POW (Prisoner of War) alive. He is now able to come home. Good for him.

Remote Patrol

Halt and Catch Fire 

AMC 10 p.m. 

No Mad Men tonight, but there is a new series, Halt and Catch Fire, taking its place. I am entering this series with cold feet, but I hope for the best.

If I am hooked, there will be more on this next weekend…