While Friday the 13th is bad luck in the US, it's Tuesday the 13th that they fear in Greece and Spanish-speaking countries. Friday the 17th is considered bad luck in Italy.
Regardless of the date, let's celebrate that it's Friday,
The Last Night's Game Team
NFL (national football League)
The road to the Super Bowl (and that Rihanna concert) starts now with the NFL playoffs. Unlike other leagues, where it seems like every team makes the playoffs, only 14 out of 32 teams make it to the postseason. Twelve of those lucky 14 teams will be playing this Wild Card weekend. EYE ON THE PRIZE
Short and Sweet
After seeing a news story about Ellie Hughes, 11, a Memphis Grizzlies (NBA - National Basketball Association) fan who had been collecting signatures on a basketball for six years, only to have it stolen by two adults, Ja Morant stepped in. The Grizzlies star gave her his signed jersey and shoes.
Damar Hamlin is continuing his healing journey at home after being discharged on Wednesday. If you're wondering, his GoFund Me page has raised over $8.7M for charity.
Ahead of next week's Australian Open, Netflix is releasing a new series, "Break Point," taking us behind the scenes. The series will follow tennis players during the season, including controversial player Nick Kyrgios who is expected to be heavily featured.
The San Antonio Spurs (NBA) are looking to break an NBA regular season attendance record when they face the Warriors at their previous stomping grounds, the Alamodome, tonight.
Before We Go
The transfer portal for college football was revamped in 2021, allowing athletes to play immediately at their new school vs. being benched for a season. It's created quite a mess for college football, with players leaving teams hanging after transferring multiple times. The NCAA voted yesterday to limit waivers for second-time transfers. GRASS IS ALWAYS GREENER
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Tailgate treat
You voted on Instagram, and this week's Tailgate Treat is just what the doctor (and your stomach) ordered. GOOD FOR THE SOUL
GAME CHANGER
Football with The Rock, Rihanna and the Women’s World Cup means great times are ahead with our list of five sporting events we're looking forward to in 2023. SOMETHING TO TALK ABOUT
