Friday never felt so good. Maybe it’s because we have our first live sporting event this weekend or because we have the perfect excuse to social distance and chill.
Either way, celebrate,
The Last Night’s Game Team
UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship)
UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) President Dana White is proof that persistence pays off. He has been determined to give the people what they want – UFC fights – and finally UFC 249 will take place on Saturday. The organization is taking extreme precautions, adhering to a 25-page safety plan. Everyone who is working on the event will be tested before they check into the host hotel. The fighters’ teams and staff will be wearing PPE (personal protection equipment) and there will be plenty of social distancing behind the scenes. One thing you can bet on? The fact that Pay-Per-View numbers are going to be through the roof with people are craving live sports content. GAME ON
Overtime
Singer Ciara and her husband Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (National Football League) celebrated military moms-to-be stationed at Fort Hood during a virtual baby shower. The couple have a special place in their hearts for the military as Ciara was born at Fort Hood and grew up on military bases - her father was a member of the armed forces. The couple are expecting a baby boy, the third child for Ciara and second for Wilson. MOTHER’S DAY SURPRISE
Sideline stat
Your Memorial Day weekend just became a little more exciting. The matchup of Tiger Woods and Peyton Manning vs. Phil Mickelson and Tom Brady will take place on Sunday, May 24 at Tiger’s golf course in Florida. There’s sure to be a wealth of trash talking but the players are putting their money where their mouth is, making a collective $10 million donation to COVID relief efforts. GOLF FOR GOOD
Coaches’ corner
The NFL released its schedule for the upcoming season and they’re planning on starting the season on time with a big matchup between veteran quarterbacks Drew Brees (New Orleans Saints) and Tom Brady (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) on September 13. The Las Vegas Raiders will open up their new $1.9 billion home stadium on Monday Night Football.
Instead of talking trash to their upcoming opponents, the New York Jets used their Twitter account to say nice things about them and it was glorious. KILL THEM WITH KINDNESS
What to watch
Sunday is Mother’s Day so don’t forget to say thank you to your mom, bonus mom, grandma, single dad, neighbor – whoever it is that helps makes life doable. In honor of Mother’s Day, we highlighted five stellar female athletes who are making it happen in their sport and leaving the world a better place for their children. It’s a less than five-minute listen that’ll go great with your Sunday celebrations. LISTEN
