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Sports News You'll Want To Spill: 4th Of July Edition

World Cup, Hot Dogs + Anthem Fails

Happy 250th birthday, America. If sports come up at your barbecue this weekend, this is your save-it episode. Amy and co-host Scott break down the three storylines everyone will be talking about, no stats required: the World Cup that has the whole country watching, the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, and the worst national anthem performances of all time.

Expect Norway's wild food haul, Erling Haaland's beef-heart diet, Messi's historic run, Joey Chestnut's comeback from probation, and anthem disasters from Roseanne Barr to Steven Tyler. Save it for your happy hour or cookout, then follow for more sports news you'll want to spill.

In this episode:

Why Norway flew in its own food (including 250 lbs of brown cheese)
Haaland's Viking diet and the Telemundo commercial drama
Messi makes World Cup history
Joey Chestnut's probation comeback and wildest records
Miki Sudo, the women's hot dog GOAT
The most infamous national anthem fails ever

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The Sports Trends Everyone Will Be Talking About In 2026

It’ll be hard to ignore these.

What will everyone be talking about in sports in 2026?

In this episode of Last Night’s Game, Amy and Scott look ahead to the biggest sports moments and trends shaping the year, not through scores or predictions, but through the conversations they’ll spark in real life.

From the Winter Olympics in Milan and the return of NHL players to Olympic hockey, to a World Cup hosted across North America and the global energy of the World Baseball Classic, 2026 is packed with once-every-four-years events that make sports impossible to avoid.

They also dig into why baseball’s momentum is growing, how international fan culture is influencing the game-day experience, and why a UFC fight planned for the White House lawn might be the most polarizing sports headline of the year.

If you want to know where sports stories are heading and how to sound confident jumping into the conversation, this episode gives you the context that matters.

Game Changers: Exploring The Cultural And Economic Impact Of Women's Sports

Finally, a trend we can get on board with.

Join your favorite sibling hosts, Amy and Scott, as they dive into the dynamic world of women's sports in this exciting episode. You're all talking about it (yes, we're looking at you, both men and women) and asking questions, so let's discuss.

From the electrifying energy of March Madness to the powerhouse players of the WNBA, they explore the soaring popularity and impact of women's basketball. Get inspired by the triumphs of athletes like Caitlin Clark and uncover the success stories behind other professional women's leagues, including the PWHL (Professional Women's Hockey League), Pro Volleyball Federation and NWSL (National Women's Soccer League). Discover women's sports' economic and cultural significance and marvel at the incredible skill and talent female athletes display. Don't miss out on this engaging conversation that celebrates the unstoppable rise of women in sports.

Takeaways

Women's sports, particularly basketball, have experienced a significant rise in popularity and visibility in recent years.
March Madness has become a significant platform for women's sports, generating widespread interest and conversation.
Players like Caitlin Clark are driving the growth of women's basketball and attracting a dedicated fan base.
Other professional women's leagues, such as the PWHL and NWSL, also thrive and receive investments and support.
The economic impact and cultural significance cannot be underestimated, and female athletes display incredible skill and talent.

Sports Curious, presented by Last Night's Game, is here to take the awkwardness out of the conversation and help you join the sports conversation, even if you don't know the first thing about sports. We break down what's happening in sports in an easy-to-understand, fun way without all of the statistics and jargon, so you never have to exit stage left when the chatter at the office, dinner table or networking event switches to sports.

When Worlds Collide: The Fascinating Connection Between Sports and Music

So much talent

(Podcast length - 24:59 mins)

Discover the captivating collision of sports and music as athletes showcase hidden musical talents and musicians immerse themselves in the world of sports. From NFL sensation Christian McCaffrey's classical piano skills to iconic musicians like Prince, who dominated on the basketball court, this blog post explores the unexpected talents that blur the lines between two distinct worlds. Dive into the fascinating stories of athletes turned musicians, musicians with sporting affiliations, and eccentric team owners who merge their passions for music and sports in an unforgettable way. Explore the boundless potential of human talent at the intersection of sports and music.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction
02:21 Christian McCaffrey: Pianist and NFL Player
03:17 Athletes with Rap Albums: Kobe, Shaq, Deion Sanders
05:46 Deion Sanders on Saturday Night Live
07:37 Manny Pacquiao: Boxer and Vocalist
09:12 Oscar De La Hoya: Grammy-Nominated Singer
10:11 Justin Tucker: Opera Singer and NFL Kicker
11:37 Musicians Who Want to be Athletes: Garth Brooks, Justin Bieber
14:26 Justin Timberlake: Golfer and NBA Team Owner
15:46 Prince: Basketball Player and Musician
17:13 Rod Stewart: Soccer Player and Musician
19:46 James Dolan: Kazoo Player and NBA Team Owner
22:44 Jim Irsay: Singer and NFL Team Owner
23:57 Conclusion

The Most Notable Sports Moments In 2023

A roller coaster of sports moments

(Podcast length - 22:07 mins)

Explore the highs and heartwarming tales of 2023's sports journey! From the Golden Knights' historic win to the rise of women's basketball, join us in reliving the unforgettable moments that defined the year.

Unraveling the World of European Soccer: A Beginner's Guide to Premier League and Beyond

We’re answering your reader questions.

(Podcast length - 26:21 mins)

We're constantly receiving questions about the Premier League and European soccer, so this week's podcast is for you.

With the start of soccer (or football season if you're talking like a local), dive into this week's podcast for a fun, celeb-filled, insightful look into the world's most popular sports league.

Depicting Athletes' Contracts And Their Weird Inclusions

It’s not all spa treatments and tropical vacations.

(Podcast length - 21:56 mins)

While many clauses in these contracts are straightforward and cover the usual aspects of compensation, performance expectations and endorsements, there are some unusual and intriguing clauses that have made their way into athlete contracts.

Women's World Cup: What You Need To Know About The Global Soccer Showdown

The world is watching.

(Podcast length - 24:22 mins)

USWNT makes a historic bid in the southern hemisphere

What Your Favorite Athletes Do In The Off-Season

It’s not all spa treatments and tropical vacations.

(Podcast length - 21:15 mins)

The off-season used to be for rest and relaxation; now it’s filled with workouts and second jobs for cash.

Badass Moms In Sports

These moms are not to be underestimated, as they're changing the landscape for all women.

(Podcast length - 19:56 mins)

We're discussing the most badass moms in sports who have to deal with the everyday struggles of parenting and maintaining peak physical performance for their job. We're exhausted just thinking about it. But these moms are not to be underestimated, as they're changing the landscape for all women.

The Most Fashionable Athletes

Every day is a chance to make a statement.

More athletes are claiming their stake in the fashion industry by starting clothing lines and walking the catwalk. They may be uniform when honing their craft on the court, field or track, but their style is anything but conforming for these athletes.

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Kyle Kuzma

From walking the runway in New York Fashion Week in 2022 wearing a black basketball jersey over a black hoodie and a skirt made of puffy coats, Kyle Kuzma has established himself as a fashion icon in the NBA (National Basketball Association). His arrival style at the arena ranges from a trench coat and bucket hat to a hilariously oversized pink sweater (which was immortalized as a bobblehead). The NBA champion's girlfriend, model Winnie Harlow, may have helped him on the catwalk, but the Childhood Dreams clothing brand founder's fashion is one-of-a-kind and influenced by no one (or everyone). WERK IT

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A’ja Wilson

The Las Vegas Aces forward A'ja Wilson (WNBA - Women’s National Basketball Association) claimed the championship crown last season, but she's always been the queen of fashion. From her arrival in vintage WNBA jerseys and "We are BG" shirt or her admission to wearing spandex underneath her red carpet looks, Wilson always has us swooning over her fashion. PERFECTION

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Lewis Hamilton

F1 (Formula One) driver Lewis Hamilton's clothing line +44 is the number on his race car and his lucky number. (It is also the country code for calling his homeland, the UK). Sir Hamilton (he was knighted by William, the Prince of Wales, in 2021) has been seen in the front row of the Valentino show at Paris Fashion Week, seated next to Zendaya. He was selected as one of the world's most stylish people as part of 2022 The New York Times, "93 most stylish people." SO CHIC

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Joe Burrow

Not many athletes joined Lewis Hamilton on The New York Times' list of "93 most stylish people" in 2022. But one who did, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow. His fashion flair ranges from SpongeBob clothing items to Cartier glasses to oversized diamond pendants. The Times even gave him the nickname, "Joey Flowers," for his floral-print suit. Flowers, or Burrow, doesn't even try hard, saying, "he throws on whatever he thinks looks good." EFFORTLESS

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DK Metcalf

A candy addict (Skittles and Jolly Ranchers) turned health nut, DK Metcalf of the Seattle Seahawks (NFL) doesn't exactly throw on whatever works when he heads to the stadium. He plans his outfits in advance. It clearly works, as Metcalf is a frequent visitor to the NFL's weekly list of most fashionable player arrivals. He told GQ one of the ten items he can't live without is his Louis Vuitton murse. STRUTTING SEAHAWK

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Honorable Mention

Honorable mention to the NWSL's (National Women’s Soccer League) highest-paid player, Trinity Rodman, Megan Rapinoe of the NWSL/US Women's National Team and the Los Angeles Clippers Russell Westbrook, founder of clothing line Honor The Gift.

The Top 5 Power Couples in Sports

The ultimate teammates.

(Podcast length - 5:25 mins)

Ahead of Valentine’s Day, we celebrate these sporty power couples.

Transcript

1. Olympian Shaun White and actress Nina Dobrev don’t take themselves too seriously. The couple met briefly in 2012, but it wasn’t until a Tony Robbins workshop in late 2019 that they became acquainted. The two had dinner after their speaking engagements. White admittedly had no idea who Dobrev was, but fans kept coming up and asking “The Vampire Diaries” actress for her autograph. Dobrev can keep up with him on a snowboard and is his biggest fan. She supported him from afar (thanks to COVID restrictions) in his final Olympics and made him a list to accomplish in his retirement. On Instagram, the couple gives us insights into their world (and world travels). LOVEBIRDS

2. Do you know that plotline where two members of royalty happen to run into each other at a coffee shop? This love story is not that. Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe are the unofficial first couple of women’s sports. The two have been dating since meeting at the 2016 Summer Olympics and are a fixture in the Seattle sports scene. They’ve been featured on the cover of InStyle Magazine and were the first same-sex couple to grace the cover of ESPN’s Body Issue. The outspoken and seriously fashionable duo seem to have it all, including a plethora of championships and safety deposit boxes for all their gold medals. The two, who were engaged in 2020, also have each other’s backs. During the Women’s World Cup, Bird, who recently retired from Seattle Storm (WNBA - Women’s National Basketball Association), came to Rapinoe’s defense in her battle with President Trump, penning an essay titled “So the President F—ing Hates My Girlfriend.” ROM-COM WRITTEN ALL OVER IT

3. This next love story started with an awkward first dance. Tennis greats Steffi Graff and Andre Agassi began dating after the French Open in 1999, but their story goes back years before that. In 1992, Graff and Agassi, who tried to pick up Graff the year before at the French Open, were winners at Wimbledon. It used to be a tradition for the two winners of Wimbledon to dance with each other at the Wimbledon Champions’ Ball. But as luck would have it, that was the year they decided to cancel the dance due to “lukewarm receptions from modern players.” It all worked out in the end, as the two married in 2001 and are still together. FATE WORKS IN MYSTERIOUS WAYS

4. Sabrina Ionescu of the New York Liberty (WNBA) and Hroniss Grasu of the Las Vegas Raiders (NFL - National Football League) are headed to the altar after a made-for-a-movie proposal scene. The WNBA All-Star and former No. 1 draft pick and the NFL center began dating in 2021. Grasu and Ionescu both attended Oregon, though their athletic careers at the university never overlapped. He was selected in the third round of the 2015 NFL Draft, and she started at Oregon in 2016. The pair are both of Romanian descent and grew up in California. TYING THE KNOT

5. Our final story is a modern storyline of a virtual, long-distance relationship. Together Julie and Zach Ertz have a Super Bowl championship and two World Cup victories, and what do they have to prove it? A Visa commercial. The Arizona Cardinals tight end (NFL) and the soccer star met at a Stanford baseball game in 2012 when he offered her sunflower seeds. They had their first date at Chipotle, and the rest is history. Married since 2017, they too, have bared it all for ESPN’s Body Issue. They live the saying, “absence makes the heart grow fonder.” They say they’re lucky to have three months a year in the same city. WHEN FACETIME IS YOUR FRIEND

Honorable mention: A shout out to Ertz’s former teammate at the Cardinals, JJ Watt and Chicago Red Stars (NWSL – National Women’s Soccer League) player Kealia Watt. The two married in 2020 and welcomed a son, Koa, in October 2022. JJ retired at the end of the Cardinals 2022-23 season. Kealia is recovering from an ACL injury, which makes her an unlikely candidate for the USWNT (US Women’s National Team roster in the Women’s World Cup (soccer) this summer. CUTEST COUPLE

Sporting Events We're Looking Forward To In 2023

Football with The Rock, Rihanna and the Women’s World Cup means great times are ahead.

(Podcast length - 4:42 mins)

The best part about January is looking ahead at the year and all the possibilities to be entertained.

Phoenix Open/Super Bowl

February 9 - 12

Phoenix will be the home to two of the rowdiest events of the year – the Super Bowl and The Waste Management Phoenix Open. Leading up to the Super Bowl (with the final round on Super Bowl Sunday) is the Waste Management Phoenix Open, which is hands down the biggest party of the golf season. The 16th hole is surrounded by stadium seating and is known for its’ wild and tipsy crowd.

We all love the Super Bowl (February 12), the commercials, the music and the food. Rihanna is this year’s halftime entertainment. LIFT ME UP

The Launch of the XFL

The XFL is back, but this time it’s under the watch of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. It seems like everything Johnson touches turns to gold, and he’s hoping that’s the case for the defunct football league he purchased for $15M. The new league, which starts February 18, will have eight teams. What’s different about The Rock’s XFL? He has already established a five-year TV deal with major networks, and he’s partnering with the NFL (National Football League). If you’re wondering what XFL stands for, it doesn’t stand for anything, so feel free to use your imagination. NEW AND IMPROVED?

World Baseball Classic

March 8 - March 21

The World Cup (soccer) brought the world together at the end of 2022, and now it’s baseball’s turn. The World Baseball Classic is an international baseball tournament featuring Major League Baseball caliber players representing their countries. The event is traditionally every four years but was canceled in 2021. Taichung, Tokyo, Phoenix and Miami will be the four host cities of the 2023 World Baseball Classic, with Miami hosting the championship game. BATTER UP

FIFA Women’s World Cup

July 20-August 20 in host countries Australia and New Zealand

Will the US Women’s National Team claim the title of best in the world for the third time in a row? 31 other nations will do their best to stop that from happening – the largest field to date. With the expanded field comes newbies to the tournament, including Morocco, the Philippines, the Republic of Ireland, Vietnam and Zambia, which will play in the World Cup for the first time. GLOBAL PHENOMENON

Ryder Cup

September 29 to October 1 in Rome, Italy

A biennial event that we love is the Ryder Cup. The tournament that pits the USA vs. Europe against each other provides global bragging rights, camaraderie, and teamwork in a mostly individual sport. Expect to see your favorites hitting the links as friends become foes. Team Europe hasn’t ruled out inviting LIV golfers to play, but the US has decided against including any players who defected from the PGA for the Saudi-backed golf league. FORE!

Honorable mention

As Las Vegas natives, we must show a little love for our city, which will host its first-ever F1 (Formula One) race in November 2023. The race will take place at night on the iconic Las Vegas Strip. FROM SIN CITY TO SPORTS CITY

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LAST NIGHT'S GAME 12/28/22 LAST NIGHT'S GAME 12/28/22

The Top Sports Moments of 2022

Out with the old and in with the new.

(Podcast length - 5:03 mins)

This is our most challenging job of the year – narrowing the list of the best sports moments of 2022. We're highlighting the top moments of the year in no particular order.

The Rise of Pickleball

Everyone picked up a pickleball racket in 2022, from the Kardashians to Melinda Gates, Michael Phelps, Jamie Foxx, Owen Wilson, and Drew Brees to Leonardo DiCaprio. Pickleball had its own primetime television celebrity tournament and has been featured in Vanity Fair. What's one thing that LeBron James, Tom Brady and entrepreneurs Mark Cuban and Gary Vaynerchuk have in common? They've all invested in Major League Pickleball.

The World Cup

Soccer’s World Cup took place in a Muslim country in the Middle East for the first time and was uneventful for the most part. Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo played in their last World Cup tournament, hoping to land the elusive international win. Messi and his Argentinian team prevailed, winning the tournament. The people of Argentina are also winners as they are the beneficiaries of all of the Budweiser beer that the official beer sponsor wasn't allowed to sell at the games.

The US Men's National Team (USMNT) qualified for the World Cup for the first time in eight years, but the US Women's Team (USWNT) also benefitted. Thanks to their new collective bargaining agreement, the USWNT pocketed at least $6.5M from the men's team reaching the World Cup knockout rounds—more than they received for winning two successive World Cups.

Basketball

In February, the WNBA’s (Women’s National Basketball Association) Brittney Griner was detained in Russia for bringing cannabis-derived oil cartridges in her luggage into the country. As time passed, it seemed like her chances of being released dwindled, but social media never allowed us to forget her. #WeAreBG trended for months as fans, the WNBA and NBA fought to get Griner home. Griner arrived home in time for Christmas following a prisoner swap. She and her wife, Cherelle, are now using their platform to bring home retired US Marine Paul Whelan, who has been captive in Russia for four years.

Tennis

Rafael Nadal set the men's Grand Slam record at 22, while his main competition Novak Djokovic was forced to miss grand slam tournaments due to his COVID vaccination status. Serena Williams, who has 23 grand slam wins, announced her evolution away from tennis. She gave us an epic going away match at the US Open, which boasted nearly 7M viewers on ESPN, a record for tennis on the network.

Golf

The LIV Golf League created a divide in the professional golf world. The Saudi-backed league, led by golf legend Greg Norman, promised fewer tournaments with larger payouts. Big names like Phil Mickelson and Bryson DeChambeau left the PGA. LIV players were ineligible to compete in any PGA tournaments or the postseason. Although in 2023, they will be eligible to play in The Masters.

winter Olympics

The 2021 Winter Olympics in Beijing finally happened in early 2022. A few notable moments for the US included American Erin Jackson winning a medal in speedskating, the first African American woman to do so, and snowboarder Shaun White retiring after his storied Olympic career. Norway topped the medal count, with the US coming in fifth on the list.

Baseball

Aaron Judge had a great 2022. New York Yankees' star was named the American League MVP and TIME's Athlete of the Year. This season he broke Roger Maris' single-season American League home run record, which stood for more than 60 years. The cherry on top is the coveted free agent signed a massive nine-year deal worth $360M to stay with the Yankees.

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LAST NIGHT'S GAME 11/21/22 LAST NIGHT'S GAME 11/21/22

Turkey Day Table Topics To Avoid Awkward Holiday Moments

Steer clear from a flare-up at the Thanksgiving table with easy ways to change the subject in any scenario.

(Podcast length - 4:35 mins)

Steer clear from a flare-up at the Thanksgiving table by avoiding these conversation minefields and diverting to safer (and dare we say sportier?) ground.

Transcript

For any conversation involving politics

Plenty of political and Hollywood icons once ran the sidelines. Samuel L. Jackson, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Meryl Streep and four former US Presidents (Eisenhower, Roosevelt, Reagan and George W. Bush) had the cheerleader spirit. We'd be remiss if we didn't mention the marching band. In college, you would've found Halle Berry, Steven Spielberg, Alan Greenspan and Lionel Richie entertaining you in formation at halftime. Much safer than venturing into the political minefield at the dinner table.

Or, if you're feeling like taking a walk on the wild side, share something from our post about five athletes who turned their fame into a career in politics.

If anyone brings up the disaster that was the Taylor Swift ticket on sale.

Do you want a disaster? Let's talk about the World Cup in Qatar. From the country's reversal of the decision to allow alcohol at matches to the Frye Festival-like accommodations to the long list of human rights violations in the country's preparation for the world's biggest sporting event.

On the positive side, Stadium 974 in Qatar is the world's first transportable soccer arena. The temporary stadium is made of repurposed shipping containers and can be completely dismantled, transported to another country and put back together like your Legos. Stepping on one of the said Legos likely evokes more swear words than the TS on-sale. WEIRD BUT F-ING BEAUTIFUL

When grandma asks you why you're not married…for the 10th time, that day.

Tell grandma that a long-lasting marriage isn't a sure bet, but you know what is? The Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys (NFL - National Football League) taking the field on Thanksgiving. The Thanksgiving tradition started for the Lions in 1934 and in 1966 for the Cowboys. So regardless of which team you're cheering for, you can count on these teams to play while you nap off your meal. EVERLASTING LOVE

When everyone wants to take family photos, but you just ate ten days' worth of calories.

Be thankful you don't have to pass a post-meal jiggle test. Some NFL team's cheer coaches conduct "jiggle tests" to assess the firmness of the cheerleaders' bodies during the season, and if they don't pass the test, they're benched. With practices, appearances and games, they put in 30-40 hour weeks during the season, but most are required to have a full-time job elsewhere. When it's all said and done, on average, they make the same amount as the lifeguard at the community pool.

Want more? Check out five things you never knew about NFL cheerleaders.

For that relative who will drive 14 hours because they're afraid to fly

It's the first Thanksgiving without NFL broadcaster John Madden, a man who is synonymous with Thanksgiving football. Hall of Fame broadcaster Madden refused to fly because he was claustrophobic, so he adopted the now iconic Madden Cruiser bus for his cross-country adventures to games. The NFL is honoring Madden this year with a "Madden Player of the Game," as the best player in each game will get $10,000 towards their choice of high school football programs. Other areas include a "John Madden Thanksgiving" logo on the fields and helmets, as well as a Madden NFL 23 competition. AN HONOR

Sports Curious presented by Last Night's Game, is here to take the awkward out of the conversation and help you join the sports conversation, even if you don't know the first thing about sports. We break down what's happening in sports in an easy-to-understand, fun way without all of the statistics and jargon so you never have to exit stage left when the chatter at the office, dinner table or a networking event switches to sports.

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LAST NIGHT'S GAME 11/16/22 LAST NIGHT'S GAME 11/16/22

The 5 Things You Need To Know About The World Cup

Get your game face on for the biggest sporting event in the world.

(Podcast length - 4:40 mins)

Get your game face on for the biggest sporting event in the world.

Transcript

1. The World Cup is every four years and typically occurs in the summer during the break between European soccer seasons. Due to the extreme heat in Qatar, the tournament moved to November, which disrupts the professional soccer season for most of the world. BOYS OF SUMMER WINTER

2. The World Cup is taking place in a Muslim country in the Middle East for the first time. Fans who are in Qatar to party are going to have to tone it down. The consumption of alcohol is prohibited in Islam. Alcohol will only be available to visitors at licensed hotel restaurants and bars away from street view. Fans can buy alcoholic drinks in fan zones at matches. Official beer sponsor Budweiser has had to jump through hoops with its beer stands after the Qatari rulers wanted alcohol to be less prominent. FEAR THE BEER

3. A total of eight stadiums spread across five different Qatari cities will host the 32 teams, but the crown jewel is Stadium 974, the world's first transportable soccer arena. The temporary stadium is made of repurposed shipping containers and can be completely dismantled, transported to another country and put back together like your Legos. PLACES TO GO

4. This is likely the last World Cup for soccer legends Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) and Lionel Messi (Argentina). The two have won almost every soccer award, but neither has the illustrious World Cup trophy. Hoping to stand in their way of victory is defending champions France and the youngest team the USA has ever fielded. Led by phenom Christian Pulisic, Team USA is looking for redemption after missing the 2018 tournament in Russia. LOOKING TO THE FUTURE

5. The tourney has its fair share of controversy, with former FIFA President Sepp Blatter coming out and saying giving the tournament to Qatar was a mistake, and that it should've gone to the US. (The US, Mexico and Canada will host in 2026). Regardless, all eyes will be on Qatar as the World Cup is one of the most significant sporting events in the world and is watched by billions of people. We're not kidding – the 2018 World Cup peaked with 3.57B viewers. (For reference, the Super Bowl garners 99.18M eyeballs).

How to watch:

When: Sunday, November 20 - Sunday, December 18
The US kick-off their campaign against Wales on November 21 on (FOX)
TV Channel: The 2022 FIFA World Cup will be broadcast live across FOX Sports (FOX and FS1) in English and on Telemundo in Spanish.
Live Stream: You can live stream the 2022 FIFA World Cup on Peacock, Fubo, SlingTV, and Vidgo.
The month-long World Cup has two stages: a "Group Stage" and a "Knockout Stage." In the first stage (the "Group Stage"), the 32 teams are placed into eight groups of four teams each. Here's an article with more information on the stages.

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Kyle Kuzma

A’ja Wilson

Lewis Hamilton

Joe Burrow

DK Metcalf

Honorable Mention

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Phoenix Open/Super Bowl

The Launch of the XFL

World Baseball Classic

FIFA Women’s World Cup

Ryder Cup

Honorable mention

The Rise of Pickleball

The World Cup

Basketball

Tennis

Golf

winter Olympics

Baseball

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