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We’re all stuck inside now in this frighting new normal and all of our sports are gone, including the NCAA Tournament which we would have been watching on TV this weekend.
So what should we do this weekend if we still want to watch some sports and get some escape?
Well, I’m gonna go through 10 events – classic games, class golf final rounds, and other moments – that you can watch for free. I’ll link out to YouTube videos for those that are available and also point you in the right direction for NFL and NBA games now that the leagues have opened up their vaults for free.
So here’s how you can watch some great sports moments:
1. 2005 Masters final round.
This was an incredible Sunday in Augusta as Tiger Woods and Chris DiMarco battled down the back 9 before Tiger pulled out the victory in dramatic fashion, including that magical chip shot on the 16th hole that will be shown forever.. You can watch the whole thing thanks to The Masters YouTube channel right here.
2. 1993 NBA Finals, Game 4.
Michael Jordan went for 55 points in front of a rocking crowd at the old Chicago Stadium and Charles Barkley went for 32 points for the Phoenix Suns in what was a classic game that went down to wire. You can watch the whole thing right here on YouTube.
3. 1992 East Regional Final: Duke vs. Kentucky.
This was one of the greatest college basketball games ever played and it was won on one of the greatest buzzer beaters of all time. This will be shown on CBS Sports Network on Saturday at 4 p.m. ET. Watch then or set your DVR. This one was too good.
4. Kobe Bryant’s 81-point game against the Raptors.
The late, great Kobe Bryant has a historic game against Jalen Rose and the Raptors on a Sunday night in Los Angeles back in 2006. You can watch the full game here on YouTube or look for it in the NBA’s vault.
5. 1997 Masters final round.
This was Tiger Woods’ first victory at Augusta and he did it in historic fashion by absolutely crushing the field. The Masters has this whole final round right here.
6. Super Bowl 51.
The NFL has opened up its Game Pass for free and you can pick any game – including Super Bowls – played from 2009-2019. I’m gonna pick Super Bowl 51, when Tom Brady led the Patriots back from a 28-3 deficit against the Falcons before winning it in overtime. I’m guessing Falcons fans won’t be doing the same. Get access to Game Pass right here.
7. Larry Bird’s three straight 3-point contest wins.
The legendary Larry Bird won three straight 3-point contests from 1986-1988 and he often won them in dramatic fashion. Watch the final rounds of all three of those contests right here on Youtube.
8. Kanas City Chiefs vs. Los Angeles Rams, 2018.
This Monday night matchup was a historic one as the two teams lit up the scoreboard in Los Angeles. If you like points, you’ll love watching Patrick Mahomes working his magic in this one, though Jared Goff got the best of him and the Chiefs in a thriller. Again, watch it for free on NFL Game Pass.
9. 2004 Masters final round.
I’m a golf guy, which is why there are three Masters final rounds on this list. 2004 was Phil Mickelson’s first victory at a Major and he celebrated by catching some serious air on the 18th green at Augusta. Watch it right here on The Masters YouTube page.
10. The final 3:39 of Game 7 of the 2016 NBA Finals
Like the NFL, the NBA has made its League Pass free to fans to watch games from this season as well as an archive of historic games. You can watch the final 3:39 of this classic game right here, in which LeBron James brought a championship to Cleveland with an epic win over the Warriors in Oakland
Quick hits: Boston fan goes viral… Stephen A. Smith on baby filter… What Bucs will need for Brady… And more.
– A Boston Bruins fan went viral for walking into the mayor of Boston’s press conference by accident.
– Stephen A. Smith shared a hilarious supercut of ‘First Take’ on a baby filter, which is always fun.
– Our Steven Ruiz explains why the Buccaneers will need to make drastic changes to help Tom Brady succeed.
– Todd Gurley got cut by the Rams on Thursday and was able to joke about it on Twitter.
– Aaron Donald wasn’t happy about Gurley getting cut.
– Our Charles Curtis tried out the ‘soap treadmill’ challenge to see if it is actually a good way to stay in shape while stuck at home.