What if things turned out better than you imagined?
Bring it on holiday week,
The Last Night's Game Team
OLYMPICS
After last week's massive wave of concern for the whereabouts of Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai after she went missing, there's a little sigh of relief. International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach held a video phone call with three-time Olympian Shuai. The WTA (Women's Tennis Association) said, "This video does not change our call for a full, fair and transparent investigation, without censorship, into her allegation of sexual assault, which is the issue that gave rise to our initial concern."
Shuai went missing after posting a now-deleted social media message accusing a high-ranking Chinese official of sexual assault. A WELCOME SIGHT
SHORT AND SWEET
The NFL (National Football League) season continues to be a crapshoot that's leaving even the experts confused.
When a bad 'yo mama' joke lands you a taunting penalty, and then Twitter taunts you.
LeBron James' (NBA - National Basketball Association) next career could be boxing after this weekend's all-out brawl.
BEFORE WE GO
With all of the cards stacked against them, the Washington Spirit won the NWSL (National Women's Soccer League) Championship. In a season where their coach was banned over abuse, the team faced a very public ownership change and two regular-season losses (accompanied by fines) due to COVID, the Spirit prevailed in Saturday's game, winning their first franchise championship in extra time. STARTED FROM THE BOTTOM, NOW WE'RE HERE
DELISH!
Cook up something special with our Tailgate Treats. The slow cooker chili or smoky fall margarita will be a huge hit and are easy to make. COOKING UP SOMETHING GOOD
A TEASER
Make sure you tune in around lunchtime today for this week’s early edition of the podcast featuring how to escape the holiday season’s most awkward conversations. WE’VE GOT YOUR BACK
