Making poolside chatter easier than a pitcher of margaritas,
Cheers,
The Last Night’s Game Team
Tennis
The saying is “you’re your own worst enemy” and that rang true to the world’s No. 1 tennis player, Novak Djokovic in the U.S. Open yesterday. Amidst his frustration during a match, he hit a line judge in a throat with a ball. While everyone agreed the move was unintentional, it still violated the rules and Djokovic was expelled from the tournament. It’s the first time in 16 years that none of the big three - Djokovic, Rafael Nadal or Roger Federer - have been in the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam tournament. (The U.S. Open is one of the four Grand Slam tournaments in tennis). A NEW CHAMPION AWAITS
Overtime
Spotted – Kendall Jenner and Phoenix Suns (NBA – National Basketball Association) star Devin Booker. The two have been spotted on vacation with Hailey and Justin Bieber and out and about since the Suns’ season came to an end in August. Booker is not only a great basketball player, but he has a big heart. He serves as a Special Olympics global ambassador. His sister was born with microdeletion syndrome, which causes mild to moderate intellectual disabilities, and has made it a goal to support her and Special Olympics athletes however he can. GREATER PURPOSE
Sideline stat
Dustin Johnson is in the lead for the $15 million prize heading into the final day of the FedEx Cup Championship today (PGA – Professional Golfers Association). Greatness clearly runs in the family as Johnson’s fiancé is Paulina Gretzky, the daughter of hockey great Wayne Gretzky. The two have yet to tie the knot but have two children together. A GREAT DAY TO BRING HOME A WIN
Coaches’ corner
The Houston Texans will open up the NFL (National Football League) season on Thursday and it was a big weekend for their star player Deshawn Watson. He signed a four-year/$160 million extension deal with his team. Watson also spent Labor Day weekend using Twitter to locate and help Houston families that had been evicted after losing their jobs because of the pandemic. PAYING IT FORWARD
What to watch
On the women’s side of Wimbledon, Serena Williams defeated American and former U.S. Open Champion, Sloane Williams to move onto the next round. The icing on the cake? Her husband, Alexis Ohanian’s mask and her sweet moment with her daughter in the stands. BIGGEST FANS
WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS WEEK
Sept. 10 - Kickoff of the NFL Season - Houston Texans vs Kansas City Chiefs (Super Bowl Champs)
Sept. 12 - First full Saturday of college football games
Ongoing
NHL (National Hockey League) Playoffs - semifinals
NBA Playoffs - second round
