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The Last Night's Game Team
WINTER PARALYMPICS
The Paralympics kicked off this morning in Beijing with the Opening Ceremonies but athletes from Russia and Belarus were noticeably absent. After initially saying they would not ban the athletes, the International Paralympic Committee changed their minds. The committee cited boycott threats and safety concerns as the reason for the change of heart.
Paralympians are nothing short of amazing and inspiring. For more on the Paralympics, check out this all-inclusive guide.
Short and Sweet
Ukrainian tennis star Elina Svitolina is donating all the prize money she wins at the Monterrey Open to the Ukrainian army.
This weekend's ticket prices for longtime Duke men's basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski's last game vs. rival North Carolina are through the roof. We're talking more expensive than a Super Bowl ticket. Every player he's coached since 1980 (and there are some big names) has been invited to attend.
This rodeo dad took on an angry bull to protect his son.
Before We Go
Tiger Woods hasn't played in a PGA (Professional Golfers Association) event since his car crash in February 2021, but he scored a significant victory this week. Woods won the inaugural Player Impact Program, which is based on a player's appeal and popularity on social media. The Player Impact Program uses Nielsen ratings, Google searches, MVP Index, Meltwater Mentions and Q-Rating to select a winner. At No. 1, Woods took home an $8M bonus and the No. 2 on the list, Phil Mickelson, $6M. AND THEY SAY SOCIAL MEDIA IS BAD...
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This week's NFL Combine could be the most invasive job interview around. It's called the "Underwear Olympics" for a reason. Here's why a business suit won't cut it. HELP WANTED
Comfort Food
Get a taste of Mardi Gras at your dinner table with this week's Tailgate Treat, instant pot jambalaya. BEADS NOT REQUIRED
