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Behind the Pom-Poms: The Untold Realities of NFL Cheerleading

The unseen side of game day glamour.

(Podcast length - 23:22 mins)

Explore the hidden world of being an NFL cheerleader. From meager paychecks and demanding appearance standards to legal battles and unique entry tests, discover the untold challenges these spirited athletes face. Dive into the behind-the-scenes life of NFL cheerleaders and gain a new perspective on the sacrifices and struggles they endure for the love of the game.

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.

You can always catch us between podcasts at www.lastnightsgame.com or on social media. If you love us, leave us a review wherever you listen to your podcasts. And if you have feedback or questions, you can email Amy at amy@lastnightsgame.com.

Honoring Athlete Veterans: Stories of Service and Sacrifice

Their journeys are nothing short of extraordinary.

(Podcast length - 21:16 mins)

Celebrate Veterans Day with our podcast as we pay tribute to athlete veterans who've excelled both on the field and in the military. Discover the inspiring stories of athletes like Ted Williams, Pat Tillman and more. Join sibling co-hosts Scott and Amy for a heartfelt salute to their service and sacrifice.

Mastering the Basics of Sports Betting: Your Comprehensive Guide

Happy betting, and may the odds be ever in your favor.

(Podcast length - 26:45 mins)

Are you new to sports betting, or are you looking to brush up on your betting skills? Our latest podcast, "Mastering the Basics of Sports Betting: Your Comprehensive Guide," is just what you need. We've dissected the jargon, explained the odds and provided valuable insights to ensure you have a winning edge.

Whether you're intrigued by the spread, curious about money lines, or want to unravel the mysteries of parlays and teasers, our guide has you covered from what to stay at the sportsbook to what to look for online if you live in one of the 30 states that have legalized sports betting.

Happy betting, and may the odds be ever in your favor.

Haunted Sports Destinations: When Sports Meet the Supernatural

There's more to these iconic venues than meets the eye.

(Podcast length - 16:11 mins)

What do you get when you mix two scaredy cats, haunted stadiums, a sloth costume and a taco hat? This week’s podcast.

While sports destinations are usually filled with cheers, adrenaline, and excitement, some carry the weight of glorious and grim history. These haunted sports destinations remind us that the supernatural can leave its mark even in sports, blending the lines between the known and the unexplained. Whether you're a sports enthusiast or a believer in the paranormal, these stories add an extra layer of intrigue to these iconic sports venues. (Don’t worry; we lightened the mood with costumes for the YouTube version).

The Most Influential Women In Sports

The sports world will never be the same again.

(Podcast length - 22:09 mins)

From challenging the status quo to pushing for equal pay and shining a spotlight on mental health, the women we discuss on this week's podcast are redefining what it means to be a game-changer.

In this week's podcast, "The Most Influential Women In Sports" we showcase how these women put it all on the line. The sports world will never be the same again.

Unforgettable Traditions Of College Football Fandom

Rich traditions, (sometimes) strange ideas and cherished memories

(Podcast length - 19:36 mins)

When it comes to college football, it's not just about the game; it's about the traditions that make each school's experience unique. From pregame boatgating to postgame celebrations, traditions showcase the heart and soul of sports fandom.

NFL Play Calling - How Hard Can It Be?

The secret language of football.

(Podcast length - 21:41 mins)

Amy literally calls an audible (or an Omaha?) on this week's podcast to talk through a reader question about NFL play calling, inspired by the Netflix show "Quarterback."

From audibles to Omahas to helmets with the green dot, there is no need to break out your decoder rings for this week's podcast as we unveil the secrets of NFL play calling in maybe our best podcast episode yet.

The 2023 NFL Season - What You Need To Know

Hold onto your helmet; it’s going to be fun.

(Podcast length - 28:31 mins)

From teams to watch to why players can now wear the No. 0, we have everything you need to know and nothing you don’t in this NFL edition of the podcast.

The 2023 College Football Season - What You Need To Know

Try to control your excitement.

(Podcast length - 22:51 mins)

Football season is upon us, and no doubt you can hear it. The country's thirst for its favorite sport will finally be quenched this weekend when college football begins.

This week is week zero in college football. This season will be a roller coaster you'll want to get on, from conference shake-ups to the teams to talk about. In this week's podcast, we have exactly what you need to know heading into the season.

Demystifying Fantasy Football

Step aside intimidation.

(Podcast length - 17:21 mins)

Welcome to the excitement of fantasy football!

There is no better time to learn why this game is so popular and how to play it. Don't stress beginners; remember to have fun. This is a game about a game, after all.

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.

True Crimes In Sports: Sam Hurd

When you think you’re invincible, but you’re not.

(Podcast length - 4 mins)

During his career, Chicago Bears (NFL – National Football League) wide receiver Sam Hurd was the head of a high-level drug-dealing operation. It appeared he thought he was invincible. How so? Listen to find out.

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.

The Most Powerful Women in Sports

Ain’t no stopping us now.

Wrapping up women’s history month.

We can't be what we can't see, and these women are showing the next generation of female leaders that being a powerhouse in the sports world is attainable.

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(Podcast length - 5:13)

Dany Garcia

Dany Garcia has been making things happen behind the scenes for years, and now she's in the spotlight as the Chairwoman and Owner of the XFL. Garcia works alongside her ex-husband Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, on everything from the XFL to "Jumanji." Garcia's acquisition of the XFL made her the first woman to own an equal or majority ownership stake in a major professional sports league in the United States.

Garcia is the co-founder of Seven Bucks Productions, a production company for TV, film and digital networks and founder, CEO, and chairwoman of The Garcia Companies, where she oversees a portfolio of brands within the business, entertainment, sports, entrepreneurial and food spaces. As balancing 50+ projects isn't enough, she's passionate about the sport of bodybuilding. She first competed in 2011 and was the first-ever Women's Physique Division athlete to be signed to the Weider roster. UNSTOPPABLE

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Simone Biles

Simone Biles is this generation's "it" girl. With 32 Olympic and World Championship medals, she's the GOAT in the gym. Still, she singlehandedly changed the way we think about the impact of pressure on an athlete's mental health after she withdrew from the Tokyo Olympics. (She later earned a bronze medal on the beam). Biles reminded everyone that it's okay not to be okay. With she has the hardware to back it up.

If that wasn't brave enough, she spoke out against a system of injustice, testifying before Congress about how the US justice system failed to stop former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar from sexually abusing her and others. BOLD

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Jeanie Buss

Jeanie Buss made a name for herself as the president and controlling owner of the Los Angeles Lakers. The daughter of Jerry Buss, the former Lakers owner, became the first female owner to lead a team to an NBA championship title.

But running the Lakers didn't come without hard work. At only 19, she served as the general manager of the Strings, a tennis team owned by her father. She bought the Los Angeles Blades, a roller hockey team, and was named Executive of the Year by the league. She isn't afraid to make bold moves. She fired the Lakers general manager in 2017 and pushed for her brother's resignation as VP of operations. She hired Magic Johnson as the team president and Rob Pelinka as the new GM. She's also the owner of WOW, Women Of Wrestling. THIS IS HOW WE DO

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Becky Hammon, Katie Sowers and Jennifer Welter

Becky Hammon, Katie Sowers and Jennifer Welter have made a career of paving their path as coaches. In 2014, Hammon became the first full-time female assistant coach in the NBA, following a 16-year WNBA (Women's National Basketball Association) career. She joined the San Antonio Spurs (NBA – National Basketball Association) as an assistant coach. Last year the Las Vegas Aces signed Hammon to a $1M/year contract, the largest in WNBA history. Hammon went on to win Coach of the Year and became the first coach to win a title in her first year.

Sowers made NFL (National Football League) history in 2020 by becoming the first female coach to coach at the Superbowl and the first openly gay coach in the NFL. Welter broke barriers in 2015 by becoming the first female NFL coach in a coaching position with the Arizona Cardinals. WHO RUN THE WORLD?

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Julie Urhman

Julie Uhrman is the co-founder and president of her hometown NWSL (National Women's Soccer League) team, Angel City. The Los Angeles-based team is one of the world's only majority female-founded and -run pro sports teams. It's an expansion team that began play in 2022, with owners including Natalie Portman, Serena and Olympia Williams, Eva Longoria and other high-profile celebrities.

Working alongside her is another powerhouse, Angela Hucles, the vice president of player development and operations at Angel City FC. WHAT DREAMS ARE MADE OF

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Women Leading Sports Teams From The C-Suite

Changing the face of sports.

These women aren't the norm to hold positions in the C-Suite, but they are changing the face of sports.

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Kim Ng

Kim Ng serves as the General Manager of the Miami Marlins (MLB - Major League Baseball) and is the first female to ever serve in the role in American sports history. She served as an assistant GM with the Yankees and the Dodgers and in the executive suite with the White Sox. Hall of Famer and Miami Marlins CEO/owner Derek Jeter led the breakthrough hire. HOME RUN HIRE

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Cynthia Marshall

Cynthia Marshall, CEO of the Dallas Mavericks, became the first Black female CEO in the NBA (National Basketball Association). But being first is nothing new for her. In ninth grade, her mother inspired her to claim her place in school leadership. Later Marshall became the first Black president at her school. "It was historic and the faculty was more emotional than I was. We've been blazing trails ever since then," Marshall said. She became the first Black cheerleader at Berkley and the first Black woman in Delta Gamma at the school. TRAILBLAZER

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Nikki Williams and Nikki Fargas

Las Vegas Raiders (NFL – National Football League) and Las Vegas Aces (WNBA – Women's National Basketball Association) owner Mark Davis knows talent when he sees it, hiring women to lead his professional teams. First, Nikki Williams and Nikki Fargas lead the championship Aces as the general manager of basketball operations and president of business operations, respectively. Last year the Aces signed Becky Hammon to a $1 million per year contract, the largest in WNBA history. She won Coach of the Year and became the first to win a title in her first year. A STEP ABOVE THE REST

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Amy Trask and Sandra Douglass Morgan

Amy Trask became the Oakland Raiders' chief executive and the first woman of that rank in the NFL in 1997. After nearly 30 years with the team, Trask now serves as an analyst for CBS. Sandra Douglass Morgan, who serves as the team's president, is filling the big shoes left by Trask. She is the first Black female president in NFL history. TOUCHDOWN

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Shari Ballard and Carolyn Kindle

The USWNT (US Women's National Soccer Team) aren't the only ladies in soccer making things happen. Shari Ballard was named CEO of Minnesota United FC last August. She is the first female to be CEO of a Major League Soccer (MLS) team. The newest edition to the MLS, the St. Louis City, also boasts Carolyn Kindle as the team's president and CEO. She is part of the nine-strong majority female ownership group that shelled out a reported $200 million in expansion fees to make St. Louis City the 29th MLS team. "I'll be honest, four years ago I knew nothing," Kindle, the team's CEO and President, told USA TODAY Sports. "I've learned a lot about the sport since then. Now, I understand why it's called the beautiful game." HUMILITY

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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.

Dwayne Johnson's XFL Is Taking The Field

The season starts on February 18.

Just in time to fill the void after the Super Bowl, the XFL is back, but this time it’s under the watch of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. If you’re wondering what XFL stands for, it doesn’t stand for anything, so feel free to use your imagination.

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1. It seems like everything Johnson touches turns to gold, and he’s hoping that’s the case for the defunct football league. He and his business partner (and ex-wife) Dany Garcia and RedBird Capital Partners purchased the XFL for $15M five months after the league folded in August 2020. Vince McMahon, former chairman of the WWE (Worldwide Wrestling Entertainment), owned the league in its (failed) 2001 and 2020 iterations. TEAMWORK

2. The new (and improved?) league, which starts February 18, will have eight teams- the D.C. Defenders, Houston Roughnecks, Arlington Renegades, Orlando Guardians, Las Vegas Vipers, Seattle Sea Dragons, San Antonio Brahmas and St. Louis Battlehawks. The teams will play a 10-week season followed by the semifinals and the championship game on May 13. LET’S DO THIS

3. Johnson has had a longstanding relationship with Under Armour through Project Rock, which continues with the XFL team uniforms, sponsored by none other than Under Armour. Each jersey features a “Blood, Sweat, Respect” mantra – a personal message from ownership to players. WEARING YOUR HEART ON YOUR SLEEVE

4. What’s different about The Rock’s XFL compared to previous ownership? He has already established a five-year TV deal with major networks, and he’s partnering with the NFL (National Football League). BETTER TOGETHER

5. Leading the teams in a head coaching capacity are a group of high-profile collegiate coaches like Bob Stoops (Arlington) and former NFL players Hines Ward (San Antonio) and Hall of Famer Rod Woodson (Vegas). LEADING THE PACK

There are some untraditional rules compared to an NFL or college football game. Here they are if you’re into that kind of stuff.

5 Things To Know About The Super Bowl

The music, the history makers and the hottest foods for the big game.

(Podcast length - 4:43 mins)

On Sunday, February 12, nearly half the country will be tuned into Super Bowl 57 to watch football, rate the commercials, dance to the halftime show and enjoy all the great foods that are devoured on Super Bowl Sunday.

Talk sports confidently leading up to the battle between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs with this week’s “super” podcast.

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1. Neither Rihanna nor anthem singer Chris Stapleton will receive an appearance fee for their performance, but the NFL is undoubtedly getting paid for it. The halftime show is no longer sponsored by Pepsi but by Apple Music at the cost of $50M a year. In 1996, Oscar Mayer became the official sponsor of the halftime show, making it one of the earliest official sponsors, if not the first. (So you can time your snack run, with the game kicking off around 6:30 pm ET, halftime will likely be around 8 pm ET). MUSIC TO OUR EARS

2. After Thanksgiving, the Super Bowl is America's second-highest calorie intake day. The average person will consume 11,000 calories - more than four and a half times the recommended daily calorie intake. America’s favorite dish? Chicken wings. We consume more than 1.3B chicken wings and wash them down with 325M gallons of beer. (Coors Light is the most popular, followed by Miller Lite and Bud Light). FEEL THE (HEART)BURN

3. Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts will be the first Black quarterbacks to start in the Super Bowl. Joining them in the history books is Eagles assistant coach Autumn Lockwood who will be the first Black woman to coach in a Super Bowl. Another first? Brothers playing in the Super Bowl - Jason and Travis Kelce. Andy Reid, the current head coach of the Chiefs, drafted both brothers. Reid drafted Jason when he was the head coach of the Eagles and drafted Travis to the Chiefs. KEEP IT COMING

4. Super Bowl ads weren’t always a thing. Still, in 1973, Joe Namath and Farrah Fawcett’s “Cream Your Face” spot for Noxzema helped establish the game “as an event for advertisers,” according to Smithsonian Magazine. This year a 30-second Super Bowl ad will cost you between $6M - $7M, and expect to see a Serena Williams “Caddyshack” commercial along with one featuring “six degrees from Kevin Bacon.” Don't expect to see a lot of cryptocurrency commercials, which dominated the space last year. BETTER THAN THE GAME?

5. NFL Players aren’t paid their salaries beyond the regular season but receive compensation for postseason play. Players on the winning team will make $157,000, while each player on the losing team will earn a consolation check of $82,000. In many cases, it’s less than the players’ regular season game-day paycheck. (NOT) ALL ABOUT THE BENJAMINS

Bonus: State Farm Stadium is the home of the Arizona Cardinals and the Super Bowl. The Cardinals only won one game at their home stadium this season, which includes losses to the Chiefs and Eagles. That means the winner of the Super Bowl will have won more games in State Farm Stadium this season than the Cardinals.

GRAMMY Winners Who Are Good At Sports

Don't call these GRAMMY Award-Winning artists one-trick ponies.

(Podcast length - 4:10 mins)

They make it look so easy.

PS: Tune into the GRAMMY Awards on Sunday, February 5.

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Justin Timberlake

Ten-time GRAMMY winner Justin Timberlake is known for his dance moves, but he's also an avid golfer. He started playing when he was 12 and now has a rumored six handicap. (The lower, the better). Timberlake is also a partial owner of the Memphis Grizzlies (NBA – National Basketball Association) and has a stake in the Music City Grand Prix ownership group. LIKE I LOVE YOU

SZA

SZA (pronounced Sizza/SIZ-uh) is the hottest artist in music right now with her chart-topping album, "SOS." Before she dove into music full-time, she was quite a gymnast. She was ranked number five in the nation at one point. SZA, who won a GRAMMY for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for her hit with Doja Cat - "Kiss Me More," said she still finds time to head to the gym for a "tumble and bounce around" and is into rock climbing and swimming. WOMAN OF MANY TALENTS

Justin Bieber

We all know Justin Bieber is Canadian, and just because he's Canadian doesn't mean he's great at hockey, except when he is. In 2012, the two-time GRAMMY winner was offered an ECHL (East Coast Hockey League) contract with Bakersfield for his excellent puck-handling skills. You might remember back in early 2020 when All-Star NHL (National Hockey League) goalie Jordan Binnington challenged Bieber to a shootout after seeing a video on the pop star's Instagram. Bieber has also been known to pick up a game or two with a few of his NHL friends. NEVER SAY NEVER

Prince

Prince's basketball talents gained a life of their own in an occasional '“Chappelle's Show” sketch. Prince played basketball in high school and into his adult life for fun. Comedian Charlie Murphy, Eddie's brother, recounted a time when Prince completely dominated him on the court and, afterward, the seven-time GRAMMY winner served pancakes. CARB LOADING

Rod Stewart

Soccer (or football as Rod Stewart would call it) was always a dream of Stewart's, long before music. He was the captain of his high school team and, with his father's encouragement, tried out for his local professional club, Brentford FC. Stewart reportedly did well during the session but was not signed to a contract. He then set his eyes on music, which, it turns out, he was pretty good at, landing one GRAMMY win and 15 nominations. GOLDEN VOICE, GOLDEN BOOT

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.

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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

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Dany Garcia

Simone Biles

Jeanie Buss

Becky Hammon, Katie Sowers and Jennifer Welter

Julie Urhman

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Kim Ng

Cynthia Marshall

Nikki Williams and Nikki Fargas

Amy Trask and Sandra Douglass Morgan

Shari Ballard and Carolyn Kindle

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Kyle Kuzma

A’ja Wilson

Lewis Hamilton

Joe Burrow

DK Metcalf

Honorable Mention

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Justin Timberlake

SZA

Justin Bieber

Prince

Rod Stewart

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