It's still the weekend for most of the country, but here we are, making sure you're ready to join the Labor Day conversation.
Work hard, play hard,
The Last Night's Game Team
Tennis
Serena Williams gave a valiant effort in her last match of the U.S. Open (and maybe of her career) but lost to Ajla Tomljanovic. Don't worry; she planned on getting over the loss by doing karaoke. If you need another American to cheer for, how about the youngest player left in the draw, 18-year-old Coco Gauff? Gauff is heading to the quarterfinals. GAME, SET, MATCH
Short and Sweet
South Carolina women's basketball head coach Dawn Staley won't stand for racism. The team canceled their series against BYU after a recent incident where a Duke volleyball player said a Cougars fan yelled racial slurs at her.
Uvalde High School played its first home game since the tragic shooting, and the Houston Texans (NFL - National Football League) bought the team new gear/uniforms, and then the team won on a miraculous series of plays.
The NFL knows its target demographic, announcing Ozzy Osborne as the halftime show for Thursday's season opener between the Buffalo Bills-Los Angeles Rams.
Before We Go
The sports world has been asking for an expanded college football playoffs, and on Friday, that wish was granted. The college football playoffs will expand to 12 teams vs. four, with the higher-ranked teams playing at home. The only problem is that it's unlikely to happen before 2026. THE MORE THE MERRIER
Game Changer
Check out our all-inclusive guide to the college football season so you can join the conversation. HERE TO MAKE YOUR LIFE EASIER
Tailgate Treat
What's for dinner tonight? How about this Tailgate Treat? The ahi poke stack is a restaurant favorite that is deceivingly easy to make. DELISH
