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The Last Night’s Game Team
PGA (Professional Golfers Association)
A tradition unlike any other, the Masters tee’d off yesterday with favorite Rory McIllroy “accidentally” hitting his dad with a ball and the 40-year-old Justin Rose defying expectations. But the reason the Masters is so popular isn’t the golf; there is so much to it besides the actual sport. Why don’t you challenge the biggest golf fan in your friend circle by taking the limited-time Masters trivia in our story or perusing our Why Everyone Loves The Masters (And Why You Should Too)? SLOW GOLF CLAP
Overtime
Hands down, this is the best feel-good story of the week. Shaquille O'Neal has plenty of rings from his storied NBA (National Basketball Association) career, and he paid that karma forward at a local Atlanta area jeweler. He overheard a man talking about how much he owed on his engagement ring, so Shaq decided to pay off the debt for him. He said, “whenever I leave the house I just try to do a good deed," which is why Shaq is known for his random acts of kindness. KINDNESS, PASS IT ON.
Sideline stat
It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for. That’s right, Bad Bunny’s premiere at WrestleMania 37 is this weekend. The reggaetón star and YouTube personality/boxer Logan Paul will both make their debut in front of 25,000 fans in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' home stadium (NFL – National Football League). This is the first live event for the WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) in a year.
WrestleMania isn’t just tiny speedos and lace-up boots. From 2006-2019, the WWE’s massive one-day event, think their Super Bowl, has generated more than $1.3 billion in cumulative economic impact for the cities that have hosted the event. OFF THE ROPES
Coaches’ corner
The NWSL (National Women’s Soccer League) is giving us a pre-season tournament that starts this weekend with a repeat of the last season’s championship game between Houston and Chicago. You’ve heard so much about the NWSL lately because it’s the league that the Hollywood elite and sports world have been flocking to with names like Jennifer Garner, Natalie Portman, Eva Longoria and Naomi Osaka buying into teams. A new face in the league is Trinity Rodman. The daughter of Dennis Rodman (former NBA player) credits her mom for her soccer success and drive. GAME ON
