Not that being good at small talk is a competition. But if it were, you’d be a gold medalist.
You make it look so easy,
The Last Night’s Game Team
PS – Thanks to those of you who caught our MLB wild card error on Wednesday. While the Yankees fans were happy with us, the Red Sox fans, not so much.
NFL (National Football League)
A major export from the US this weekend is American football players as the Atlanta Falcons and New York Jets head to London to play the first international NFL game in two years. Both teams are 1-3, so it’s bound to be a barn burner. SAY HI TO TED LASSO FOR US
Overtime
To start the season, the Chicago Bears (NFL – National Football League) quarterback situation has been more unstable than former QB Jay Cutler’s love life. This week, the team finally named rookie Justin Fields their starting quarterback. To celebrate, he watched game film while sending his parents out on the town to party it up for him. PROUD PARENTS
Sideline stat
The Las Vegas Aces ruined the homecoming party for the Phoenix Mercury in game four of the WNBA (Women’s National Basketball Association) playoffs. The two will take the court again tonight for a decisive game five in Las Vegas. The winner will meet the Chicago Sky, led by super mom and hometown hero Candace Parker in the finals. WINNER TAKES ALL
Coaches’ corner
Last week, Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin may have jinxed his team telling fans to “get your popcorn ready” (for a great matchup) against Alabama - a game they lost 42-21. This week Ole Miss is having a little fun at Kiffin’s expense, offering free popcorn to the first 5,000 fans. BUT WILL THERE BE BUTTER?
What to watch
18 former NBA players, including Terrence Williams and Glenn “Big Baby” Davis were charged in a $4 million health insurance fraud scheme. GETTING PAID (ILLEGALLY)
