THIS DAY IN SPORTS 1943 — The first night game in All-Star history is played at Philadelphia’s Shibe Park. Boston’s Bobby Doerr provides the big Numbers Game blow, a three-run homer, for the AL’s 5-3 win. Antelope Valley Press, Tuesday, July 13, 2021 B3 NHL | Tampa Bay Lightning | Cup Parade NASCAR | Cup Series Lightning celebrate another Stanley Busch brothers closing in on Allisons’ record for Cup wins Cup win with boat parade in Tampa By CHARLES ODUM sure Kyle has already taken off.” Associated Press BATTLING BROS Kurt still smiled. He had some- Associated Press Kurt Busch (left) HAMPTON, Ga. — The Bus- thing better than a ride home. TAMPA, Fla. — Cap- is congratulated ch brothers are banging on the by his brother “We’ve got the trophy,” he said. tain Steven Stamkos wore Allisons’ rear bumper for the top Kyle Busch after “I ain’t worried about it.” a T-shirt bearing the mes- winning a NASCAR sage “BACK TO BOAT” spot on the list of NASCAR Cup Indeed, the Busch brothers’ sib- Series wins by siblings. Cup Series race ling rivalry burns strong. and setting the tone for an- on Sunday in other signature Champa On Sunday, however, the sib- Hampton, Ga. “I’ll tell you, the adrenaline gets Bay celebration. ling rivalry between Kurt and Kyle, who finished going, the childhood memories The back-to-back Stan- Associated Press Kyle Busch was the story. Thanks second Sunday, come back,” Kurt said. “The best ley Cup champion Tampa BOATING — Lightning to Kurt’s win over runner-up Kyle won the Xfinity race of the best in this business is in Bay Lightning were toast- left wing Alex Killorn drives at Atlanta Motor Speedway, each on Saturday. my mirror, and yet I can giggle to ed with a boat parade on a jet ski while holding the Associated Press Stanley Cup as teammate has two wins in the four Cup races myself sometimes and go, ‘Yeah, I the Hillsborough River Nikita Kucherov gestures featuring one-two finishes by the I’m not trying to push his buttons, falls. taught him everything he knows.’” for the second time in 10 to the crowd in a Stanley brothers. but I know that as we’ve gotten “It needs to get done here in Kyle gave credit to his big months, with thousands of Cup boat parade Monday That was a cause for celebra- older, the stats have stacked in his the next year or two while I’m still brother as “definitely better than fans no longer burdened in Tampa, Fla. tion for older brother Kurt, who favor, and I’ve come to agreement driving,” he said. “They still have us today.” by COVID-19 restrictions It’s the third time in 10 climbed out of his car and yelled, with that in my own mind.” that record, but Kyle and I are out “I thought I had him, and I did, gathering downtown to “Hell yeah, we beat Kyle!” but racing just didn’t play out for join the fun. months that the Tampa Kurt predicted his brother here finishing one-two. We can us today.” The scene — five days Bay region has celebrat- It was a sore subject for Kyle. would move past his hurt feelings chip away at it and try to get that after the Lightning closed ed a professional sports Kurt said his younger brother in a few days. It might help Kyle done.” Kurt said the rivalry can be in- out a five-game Stanley title with a unique parade dropped by victory lane to “do the to be reminded that he and Kurt The last time Kurt beat Kyle in tense. Cup Final win over the concept Tampa officials Kyle Busch grumpy.” are closing in on that record for a one-two finish, in Kentucky in “It’s an awesome, genuine bat- Montreal Canadiens — developed to provide the Neither likes losing to the oth- most Cup Series wins by brothers. 2019, it cost Kurt a seat on Kyle’s tle between the two of us,” he said. hardly resembled the Lightning and the NFL’s er. It may be especially difficult for Bobby Allison (84) and Donnie plane ride back home to Char- “We’ve had some friction over the riverfront gathering orga- Tampa Bay Buccaneers Kyle, even though he’s had more Allison (10) combined for 94 Cup lotte. On Sunday, Kurt knew he years, but as we get older we’ve nized after the team won a way to party safely with NASCAR success. wins, the record for brothers. The should arrange his own transpor- gotten slightly a bit wiser and last year’s title while play- fans during the pandemic. “It’s a little-brother syndrome,” Busch brothers now have 92 — 59 tation. we’ve raced each other with a ton ing in empty arenas be- The Bucs were honored Kurt said. “I’m an older brother. from Kyle and 33 from Kurt. “It’s only about four hours back of respect on track to almost be cause of the coronavirus five months ago after win- I don’t know what it is to be the Kurt, 42, wants to make sure to Charlotte, so it’s not too big of teammates, even though we race pandemic. ning the Super Bowl for younger one. It’s a genuine feel of he’s still racing when the record a deal,” Kurt said. “But I’m pretty for different organizations.” Dozens of residents on the first time in 18 years, boats and other watercraft with thousands lining the TEnnIS MOTORSPORTS MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL NBA enjoyed a close view of ves- downtown riverfront while 2021 LPGA Tour NASCAR Cup Series AMERICAN LEAGUE American League NBA Playoff Glance sels carrying players and being encouraged to wear West Division CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS Schedule Schedule-Winners W L Pct GB Leaders masks and observe so- Jan. 21-24 — Diamond Resorts Feb. 9 — Busch Clash at DAYTONA (Kyle BATTING — Guerrero Jr., Toronto, .332; (Best-of-7) coaches. Aa post-parade Houston 55 36 .604 _ cial-distancing practices. Tournament of Champions (Jessica Busch) Brantley, Houston, .326; Bogaerts, Boston, x-if necessary rally in a downtown park Korda) Feb. 11 — x-Bluegreen Vacations Duel 1 Oakland 52 40 .565 3½ .321; Mullins, Baltimore, .314; Gurriel, Houston, Eastern Conference was delayed more than an The February celebra- Feb. 25-28 — Gainbridge at DAYTONA (Aric Almirola) Seattle 48 43 .527 7 .313; T.Anderson, Chicago, .309; D.Fletcher, Los Milwaukee 4, Brooklyn 3 Championship (Nelly Korda) Feb. 11 — x-Bluegreen Vacations Duel 2 Angels 45 44 .506 9 Angeles, .309; Cruz, Minnesota, .304; Martinez, June 5: Brooklyn 115, Milwaukee 107 hour when a heavy thun- tion capped a magical March 4-7 — Drive On Championship at DAYTONA (Austin Dillon) Texas 35 55 .389 19½ Boston, .299; T.Hernández, Toronto, .297. June 7: Brooklyn 125, Milwaukee 86 derstorm accompanied postseason run the Tom at Golden Ocala (Austin Ernst) Feb. 14 — DAYTONA 500 (Michael East Division RBI — Guerrero Jr., Toronto, 73; Devers, June 10: Milwaukee 86, Brooklyn 83 March 25-28 — Kia Classic (Inbee Park) McDowell) W L Pct GB Boston, 72; Ohtani, Los Angeles, 70; J.Abreu, June 13: Milwaukee 107, Brooklyn 96 Feb. 21 — O’Reilly Auto Parts 253 At Boston 55 36 .604 _ by gusting winds sent fans Brady-led Bucs began April 1-4 — ANA Inspiration (Patty Chicago, 66; Walsh, Los Angeles, 65; A.García, Tuesday, June 15: Brooklyn 114, DAYTONA (Christopher Bell) Tampa Bay 53 37 .589 1½ by winning three straight Tavatanakit) Texas, 62; Martinez, Boston, 62; Olson, Oakland, Milwaukee 108 scattering for cover. April 14-17 — Lotte Championship Feb. 28 — Dixie Vodka 400 (William New York 46 43 .517 8 59; Meadows, Tampa Bay, 58; Grichuk, Toronto, Thursday, June 17: Milwaukee 104, playoff games on the road (Lydia Ko) Byron) Toronto 45 42 .517 8 Eventually, Lightning 57; Bichette, Toronto, 57. Brooklyn 89 April 22-25 — Hugel-Air Premia LA March 7 — Pennzoil 400 presented by Baltimore 28 61 .315 26 DOUBLES — Bogaerts, Boston, 27; Devers, Saturday, June 19: Milwaukee 115, owner Jeff Vinik and play- before finishing the jour- Open (Brooke M. Henderson) Jiffy Lube (Kyle Larson) Central Division Boston, 25; Brantley, Houston, 23; Martinez, ers took the podium to ad- ney by becoming the first April 29-May 2 — HSBC Women’s March 14 — Instacart 500 (Martin Truex W L Pct GB Boston, 23; Meadows, Tampa Bay, 23; Mullins, Brooklyn 111, OT World Championship (Hyo Joo Kim) Jr) Chicago 54 35 .607 _ Baltimore, 23; Crawford, Seattle, 22; Walsh, Atlanta 4, Philadelphia 3 dress the crowd in a steady team to win a Super Bowl May 6-9 — Honda LPGA Thailand March 21 — Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 Cleveland 45 42 .517 8 Los Angeles, 22; Semien, Toronto, 21; Tucker, Sunday, June 6: Atlanta 128, Philadelphia, rain. played in its home stadi- (Ariya Jutanugarn) (Ryan Blaney) Detroit 40 51 .440 15 Houston, 21; Wendle, Tampa Bay, 21. 124 May 13-16 — Blue Bay LPGA March 29 — Food City Dirt Race (Joey Minnesota 39 50 .438 15 TRIPLES — Arraez, Minnesota, 4; Baddoo, Tuesday, June 8: Philadelphia 118, At one point, forward um. CANCELLED Logano) Kansas City 36 53 .404 18 Detroit, 4; Canha, Oakland, 4; Madrigal, Chicago, Atlanta 102 Yanni Gourde slid across Brady also provided the May 20-23 — Pure Silk Championship April 10 — Blue-Emu Maximum Pain Saturday’s Games 4; Ohtani, Los Angeles, 4; A.Rosario, Cleveland, Friday, June 11: Philadelphia 127, Atlanta (Wei-Ling Hsu) Relief 500 (Martin Truex Jr) Tampa Bay 5, Toronto 2 4; 8 tied at 3.