May this week be the restart to 2021 that we all need.
Diet starts tomorrow,
The Last Night’s Game Team
College Football
Tonight’s the night, and no, we’re not talking about the second episode of Matt James’ season on “The Bachelor.” (Although yes, that’s still on, and yes, you need to make sure you set your bracket picks). Alabama and Ohio State face off in the College Football National Championship Game tonight. Alabama is the favorite, but that doesn’t mean anything when everything is on the line. From payouts to all the controversy, listen to this week’s podcast (or check out the transcript if you don’t want to listen) for everything you need to know about tonight’s big game. GIVE ‘EM SOMETHING TO TALK ABOUT
Overtime
Sports gave us a great #girldad moment over the weekend when we had our first-ever father-daughter coaching matchup. Maureen Margarity and her College of Holy Cross women’s basketball team defeated her dad’s Army team to claim the first of its kind victory. The two will coach against each other three more times this season. PROUD DAD
Sideline stat
The matchups from the first weekend of the NFL (National Football League) Playoffs brought us slime, televised f-bombs and great victories. Nickelodeon aired the Saints triumph over the Bears, but the censors missed out on an obvious sideline f-bomb that then graced the ears of their young viewers. There were historic wins for the Cleveland Browns and the Buffalo Bills. Both won their first playoff game in 25 years. Also as a result of this weekend, two of the oldest players in the league – Tom Brady and Drew Brees - will faceoff next weekend. F-BOMBS AND OLD GUYS = WILD TIMES
Coaches’ corner
The NBA (National Basketball Association) opted to start their season without a bubble, and now it’s starting to become a problem. Basketball teams already have a small roster to begin with so there’s not a lot of room for error. Games are now being postponed because teams don’t have enough players to take the court. THANKS COVID
What to watch
The puck drops to start the NHL (National Hockey League) season on Wednesday. Here’s what you need to know.
