Talking about politics, religion, or COVD could spark a firey conversation that no one wants to have. Sports are an easy foray into something not so controversial like food or guys with long hair (see below).
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The Last Night's Game Team
NFL (NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE)
Expect the unexpected. Every game this weekend came down to the last play in what could've been the best weekend in the NFL in decades. Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers are out, but Patrick Mahomes and second-year quarterback Joe Burrow are in. The four remaining teams will play next Sunday for a spot in the Super Bowl. ON THE EDGE OF OUR SEATS
SHORT AND SWEET
Sports Illustrated will only allow "brands who are helping drive gender equality forward" to run ads in the annual Swimsuit Edition.
Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers are out of the playoffs. There are so many questions for the off-season, like will he play for the Packers next year, or will he finally cut his hair?
Move over beer; cryptocurrency is buying up Super Bowl ad time.
Three American women are in the quarterfinals at the Australian Open, but it's who isn't there that's garnering attention.
BEFORE WE GO
Minor league hockey team, the Hershey Bears, put their annual "Teddy Bear Toss" on hold during the pandemic, but fans showed up in a big way this year in its' 20th year. Collecting 52,341 animals on Saturday, the team shattered their previous record of 45,650 toys, set in 2019, and set a new world record. Over 50 volunteers bagged up the stuffed animals thrown on the ice to give to 25 local charities. SPREADING CHEER
SO MUCH GOODNESS
Have you joined us for Water Me Wednesday on Instagram? Every Wednesday we sit down with our fun and brilliant friends to up our IQ and give you something to talk about. Check out this week's interview with the queen of candy, Melissa, co-founder of Mollycoddled Hash Slinger. BRILLIANCE
LOVE TO SEE IT
Finding love on TV is a sport, and Clayton Echard is about to find out as his season as "The Bachelor" continues tonight. Pick your bracket before tonight's episode. ROSE-COLORED GLASSES
