An espresso martini is basic? Well, it was one of the most ordered cocktails at US bars this year. It replaced the manhattan cocktail on the list, but the margarita still took the top spot.
Just in time for the holiday party season,
The Last Night's Game Team
WORLD CUP (Soccer)
The US was no match for the soccer powerhouse of the Netherlands. They lost in the knockout round of 16 on Saturday. The knockout round of 16 continues through tomorrow, with the round of eight starting this weekend.
Lionel Messi (Argentina) and Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) are on pace for their first World Cup win, with teams like Japan, England and France still in it. GOING FOR GOLD
Short and Sweet
Georgia, Michigan, TCU and Ohio State were selected for College Football Playoff on New Year's Eve.
Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers still own the Chicago Bears. With this weekend's win over the Bears, the Packers become the NFL's (National Football League) all-time leader in regular season wins.
The Dr. Pepper Halftime Challenge for student tuition didn't go as planned.
The NFL's "Mr. Irrelevant" is no more. Yesterday, Brock Purdy became the first Mr. Irrelevant ever to throw a touchdown. (Mr. Irrelevant is the nickname given to the last player selected in the draft).
Before We Go
After a spectacular season, former NFL player Deion Sanders is leaving the head coaching position at Jackson State, and he's taking his family with him. Coach Prime accepted the head coaching job with the University of Colorado Buffaloes.
He's already encouraging interested Buffaloes players to take advantage of the college football transfer portal, which opens today, to build back one of the worst teams in college football. His son, the quarterback at Jackson State, will be moving to be his starting QB at Colorado. SO YOU'RE SAYING THERE'S A CHANCE
Game Changer
For him, for her, for you, for them - no matter who you're shopping for or what your budget is, our gift guide has you covered. LET'S DO THIS
Say No To Awkwardness
From fan-favorite recipes to family-friendly trivia to movies to watch fireside, check out our guide to drama-free holidays. BETTER TOGETHER
