The Daily Friday: Monday 6/17

It’s another week in paradise. Here’s what you need to sound smart today.

1. Daniel Radcliffe wins his first Tony for his performance in ‘Merrily We Roll Along.’ Congrats, but the most impressive achievement from a Harry Potter actor still belongs to Draco and his musical career.

2. Extreme heat waves to hit the US this week, as well as in the UK, where the British will have to battle blistering temperatures of 78 degrees. Just get AC, guys. It’s not that hard.

3. Inside Out 2 debuts with largest opening weekend of 2024 and the second highest animated movie opening ever, falling just short of Incredibles 2. Tough to compete with Elastigirl’s dump truck ass.

4. Cava is worth over $30 million per store one year after its IPO debut. It’s the perfect restaurant to spend $19 on a bowl of slop while listening to a podcast on your lunch break. Should be worth $300 mil.

5. Bryson DeChambeau won the US Open and the hearts of Americans everywhere. LET’S BREAK IT DOWN.

BRYSON WINS THE OPEN

Once the most annoying man in all of golf, Bryson DeChambeau has come completely full circle, winning his 2nd US Open title on Sunday thanks to an all-time bunker shot on 18 and a heartbreaking collapse from Rory McIlroy.

LET’S BREAK IT DOWN.

• Rory McIlroy, newly un-divorced and seeking his first major in 10 years, clawed his way into the lead after starting the day 3 shots back. Unfortunately, he choked down the stretch, missing 2 putts from within 4 feet. An extremely relatable performance. It’s nice to see representation for golfer’s like me in modern media.

• All he could do on 18 was watch while Bryson won (creating an all-time meme format) and then left the course in his car without talking to the media after. Really confused why he wouldn’t drag a cop and ruin their $80 pants while driving away from a crime scene. That’s what winners do.

• Bryson won the fans over all week, giving high-fives, signing hats, and letting loose after big shots. After he drilled the winning putt, he went fucking nuts, running around letting fans touch the trophy and staying for hours to sign autographs. I hope to one day have that level of pure joy in my life.

• The best moment: Golf Channel’s Johnson Wagner recreated Bryson’s iconic bunker shot after the win and then magic happened (must watch clip.)

MLB: Stats that matter: the Mets have not lost since Grimace threw out the first pitch last Wednesday. Build him a goddamn statue.

Savvy steal of home from Ryan McMahon here but still not as cool as Elly De La Cruz’s. He’s simply not a real person.

NHL: Edmonton demolishes Florida to force Game 5 as Conor McDavid breaks Gretzky’s playoff record for assists. Only 56 more records to go 🤝🤝

Euros: Albanian fans snap spaghetti in front of Italians before Euro match. Disgusting. These fans should face the Geneva Convention for war crimes

NBA: Mavs blow out Celtics by nearly 40 points in Game 4, will look to stay alive and force Game 6 tonight in Boston. Thank you Scott Foster.

Charles Barkley says he will retire from TV after next NBA season. That stinks.

NFL: Inspiring: Bill Belichick, 72, is dating a 24 year old model. Sure, I haven’t had a real romantic relationship in a decade, but that’s just because my future wife won’t be born for another 9 years. I have plenty of time 🙏🏻🙏🏻

WHAT ELSE IS GOOD

Chuck Schumer introduces rare grilling approach in Father’s Day tweet, placing cheese over raw burger. Finally, some innovation in Congress.

Life update: I am moving to Russia to drive a moving truck that dudes can box in the back of. Hope it’s ok that I am VERY touchy with the brakes.

Armie Hammer says he is grateful for being accused of cannibalism. Me too. It led to some of the funniest memes of all-time.

MONDAY MOVE

Beautiful. It’s very important to plan ahead and make sure you and your boys are booking off time for what really matters this fall. If you don’t act now, your weekends might be filled with less important thing like weddings, birthday parties, or the birth of your nephew. Can’t have that.

STUFF TO CLICK WHEN YOU’RE BORED TODAY

• I hope your dad enjoyed Father’s Day as much as this young man’s did. The best gift any father could ever get 🙏🏻

• Reminder that Martin Short’s Jiminy Glick series is a Top 5 piece of comedy all-time (especially this Larry David episode.)

• Read this on your lunch break: How ‘Born in the USA’ became an anthem for everything that it wasn’t.

• This cracked me up. Sometimes life is simple like that.

• The Red Sox’s Triston Caras told a WILD story about his dad in the middle of the Yankee game last night.

• This article on the the secrets behind France’s top serial killer expert is a great read.