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Serena Shines at the ESPYs
Good morning! It is Friday, July 12th, and welcome to the Sports Curious Podcast. We're gearing up for the weekend with all the conversation starters you'll need to dazzle everyone with your sports knowledge. Let’s kick things off with a recap of last night’s ESPYs.
The ESPYs, ESPN's celebration of the best in sports, was an emotional rollercoaster. Special award recipients included Prince Harry for his work with the Invictus Games and Dawn Staley, head coach of the South Carolina women's basketball team, recognized for her fight against cancer. Hosted by the fabulous Serena Williams, who wowed in 16 stunning outfits, the night was a blend of fashion and sports excellence.
LOts of Sparkles for Team USA Gymnastics
Switching gears to the Olympics, let’s talk about the sparkle. Team USA’s gymnastics uniforms have been revealed, and they are bedazzled with 47,000 Swarovski crystals across eight styles. One standout is the Luminous Legacy uniform, adorned with over 10,000 crystals. If more bling means more medals, we’re in for a treat.
American Century Championship: Celebs on the Green
This weekend, athletes and celebrities converge at Lake Tahoe for the American Century Championship. Although defending champion Steph Curry will be busy with the U.S. Olympic basketball team, the lineup still includes stars like Charles Barkley, Travis Kelce, Aaron Rodgers, and first-timers like Jason Kelce and Alex Rodriguez. The winner takes home $150,000, but we’re here for the star-studded fun.
Wimbledon: A Battle on Grass
Wimbledon reaches its climax this weekend. Today’s men's semifinals feature Lorenzo Musetti versus Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz versus Daniil Medvedev. Djokovic, recovering from a knee injury, is chasing his 25th major title. On the women's side, Saturday’s finals will see Jasmine Paolini and Barbora Krejcikova vying for their first Wimbledon title.
Football Frenzy: Euro Cup and Copa America Finals
This Sunday, football fans (read: soccer fans) are in for a treat with two major finals. The Euro Cup final pits England against Spain. England’s men’s team hasn’t won the Euros, their last major victory dating back to the 1966 World Cup. Spain, however, are three-time European champions.
Later, the Copa America final sees Colombia facing defending champions Argentina in Miami. It’s a home game for Lionel Messi, who plays for David Beckham’s Miami FC. Colombia is on a 28-game unbeaten streak, but Argentina was the last team to defeat them in an Olympic qualifying match.
Drama Off the Field: Cam Newton’s Wedding Woes
Lastly, some off-field drama. Former NFL quarterback Cam Newton publicly expressed his disappointment at not being invited to his former teammate Christian McCaffrey’s wedding to model Olivia Culpo. McCaffrey clapped back on Instagram, revealing that Newton hasn’t responded to him in four years, and his texts now go green.
We hope you have a fantastic weekend. For more updates, visit lastnightsgame.com and stay tuned to our podcast for deep dives into all things Olympics and more.
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