You don’t have to know everything, but the key is to know just enough about sports to bridge the conversation to your favorite topic.
So, do you drink wine?
The Last Night’s Game Team
NFL (National Football League)
This weekend’s playoff games will determine which two teams will play in the Super Bowl on February 2. Game one is between the Tennessee Titans and Kansas City Chiefs and includes one coach who might have to eat his words (or lose his man parts) and the other who is hoping to cement his place in the hall of fame. The other game pits the Green Bay Packers and Aaron Rodgers (aka boyfriend of former race car driver Danica Patrick) against Tom Brady’s former backup Jimmy Garoppolo and his San Francisco 49ers. GAME ON
Overtime
Joining the already packed Super Bowl dance card is Demi Lovato, who will be singing the national anthem before the big game. She’ll be followed by Jennifer Lopez and Shakira who will show us all how inadequate we are at shaking our hips during the Super Bowl halftime show. LADIES NIGHT
Sideline stat
You may remember cocky Irishman Conor McGregor for his fight a few years ago against boxer Floyd Mayweather that captivated the sports world. Saturday night, he’ll be fighting against fan favorite and UFC’s (Ultimate Fighting Championship) all-time wins leader, Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone. McGregor is seeking his first win since 2016. PUT UP YOUR DUKES
Unsure who to cheer for? Let your taste buds be your guide. McGregor has his own whiskey label called Proper 12 and Budweiser released special cans with “Cowboy’s” image on them. BOTTOMS UP
Coaches’ corner
It’s been a big week for women in sports. First, we celebrated the WNBA’s (Women’s National Basketball Association) collective bargaining agreement that provides paid maternity leave and elevated salaries to players. Now to close out a progressive week, Alyssa Nakken has been named as an assistant coach for the San Francisco Giants (MLB – Major League Baseball). She is the first female coach in MLB history. PROGRESS
What to watch
A story to keep an eye on. An arrest warrant was issued yesterday for the NFL’s Odell Beckham Jr. (no relation to David Beckham) for slapping the posterior of a security officer during the LSU (Louisiana State) locker room celebration on Monday night. His tiger team won the college football national championship. RESPECT THE PERSONAL SPACE
