It’s Valentine’s Day, so here’s what to talk about tonight at dinner, whether that’s with friends or your beloved, besides the chocolate souffle on the four-course dinner menu.
🎉 EAGLES FANS TAKE TO THE STREETS
This weekend's real love story is between Philly fans and their Super Bowl champs (NFL - National Football League). If your dream date includes greased-up light poles, a sea of Eagles green and a million of your closest friends, you’re in luck—the Eagles’ victory parade is happening today in Philadelphia.
🏎️Daytona 500: Shaq’s Car, a Captain America Cameo & High-Speed Action
Shaq won a free-throw contest against NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing) legend Jimmie Johnson—so naturally, he designed Johnson’s Daytona 500 race car. His signature Dunkman logo is now front and center on the hood.
Captain America is in the house! Actor Anthony Mackie serves as Grand Marshal for Sunday’s race—just as his new movie “Captain America: Brave New World” hits theaters.
🏀 NBA All-Star Weekend: A Brand-New Format & Slam Dunk History in the Making
This year’s NBA (National Basketball Association) All-Star Game features a four-team mini-tournament, where the first team to 40 points wins each game. Players on the winning team will cash in $125K each—not bad.
Slam Dunk Contest: Mac McClung is going for a three-peat, hoping to become the first player in history to win three consecutive dunk titles.
Three-Point Contest: Damian Lillard is also chasing NBA history, aiming to become the first player since Larry Bird (1986-1988) to win three straight three-point contests.
🏒 NHL’s Four Nations Face-Off & Invictus Games Wrap-Up
The NHL (National Hockey League) has ditched the All-Star Game in favor of the Four Nations Face-Off, where teams from Sweden, Canada, Finland and the US battle for bragging rights.
Prince Harry’s Invictus Games conclude this weekend in Whistler, celebrating the incredible athleticism of wounded service members.
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Whether you’re watching sports, celebrating love, or both, this weekend is packed. Follow Last Night’s Game for your ultimate sports cheat sheet.
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