President’s Day sports talk just got a whole lot more interesting. From the NBA and NHL shaking up their All-Star formats to Mac McClung dunking over a car, the Daytona 500 drama, and a powerful moment from the Eagles' Super Bowl parade, we’ve got your ultimate sports cheat sheet.
🏀 NBA All-Star Game: A New Era & a Missing King
LeBron James sat this one out after 20 straight All-Star appearances, resting an injury.
Shaq’s OGs vs. Chuck’s Global Stars battled for the All-Star crown, with Steph Curry taking MVP honors.
Fans are debating: Is this new format better or worse than the old one?
🏒 USA vs. Canada: NHL’s Four Nations Face-Off Got Heated
Three fights in the first nine seconds of this USA vs. Canada clash set the tone for an intense game.
USA won 3-1, earning a trip to the championship game this Thursday.
The game drew record-breaking TV ratings, making it the most-watched non-Stanley Cup NHL game since 2019.
🏎️ Daytona 500: Presidential Visits & Weather Delays
President Trump appeared as the race started early due to weather—only for rain to delay it anyway.
William Byron took home the checkered flag, while Jimmie Johnson, driving Shaq’s custom-designed car, finished third.
🏀 Mac McLung & Damian Lillard Make History
Mac McLung pulled off a dunk contest three-peat, jumping over a car.
The kicker? He’s made more from dunk contests ($310K) than his entire G-League salary ($132K).
Damian Lillard also chased history, going for his third straight three-point contest title.
🎾 Controversy in Tennis & Big Moves in the WNBA
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner received a three-month suspension but will not miss a single Grand Slam. Fans are calling the punishment favoritism.
Cleveland is getting a WNBA (Women’s National Basketball Association) team, joining a city that the Cleveland Cavaliers (NBA) also call home.
🏈 Eagles Parade: A Moment That Stole the Show
During the Eagles' Super Bowl victory parade, a powerful moment unfolded when injured fan Ryan Quigley was lifted onto the team bus by Eagles linemen—an act of kindness that brought the city together. Saquon Barkley even brought an Eagles ball boy onto the parade float, proving Philly is all about family, football, and unforgettable moments.
Final Play: What You Need to Know
This sports-packed weekend had everything from hard-hitting hockey fights to dunks over cars and Super Bowl parade moments that had us tearing up. Follow Last Night’s Game for your go-to sports cheat sheet!
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