The 5 Things You Need To Know About The Super Bowl
The one time of year it’s encouraged to cover everything in cheese and skip the actual game but watch the commercials and halftime concert.
Ah Super Bowl Sunday, the one time of year it’s encouraged to cover everything in cheese and skip the actual game but watch the commercials and halftime concert.
Best day ever?
The Last Night’s Game Team
THE FIVE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE SUPER BOWL
1. This Super Bowl will feature the first ever male cheerleaders on the sidelines. The Los Angeles Rams have two male cheerleaders. Other teams have had men on their stunt team but never male a cheerleader. SPIRIT FINGERS
2. The Super Bowl is a great time to place your money on a prop bet, essentially betting anything not involving the game. Some of those bets include if anthem singer Gladys Knight be wearing a skirt, gown or dress during her rendition of the anthem, which song will be the first song of Maroon 5’s halftime performance or if the roof of Mercedes-Benz Stadium will be open. AT LEAST YOU’LL BE ENTERTAINED WHILE LOSING YOUR MONEY
3. A hot storyline this Super Bowl? Age. Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay, 33, is the youngest head coach to ever appear in the Super Bowl. His quarterback, Jared Goff, 24, is the fourth youngest quarterback in history to start a Super Bowl. On the other hand, the Patriots have a few seasoned veterans at the helm. Head coach Bill Belichick started coaching in the NFL before Sean McVay was born. And Tom Brady? He’ll be the oldest player in Sunday's game at 41. IT’S A NUMBERS GAME
4. Over 1.35 billion chicken wings are consumed on Super Bowl Sunday, but if you want chicken during the big game in Atlanta, you can’t go to the Chick-fil-A in the stadium because it’s closed on Sundays, even Super Bowl Sunday. WHERE’S THE BEEF?
5. Maroon 5, Travis Scott and Big Boi will be performing during halftime at this year’s game but do you know how much they make for performing at the Super Bowl? Zero. Their expenses are paid but they are not paid a performance fee. ALL EYES ON YOU
The Super Bowl is this Sunday, February 3 in Atlanta. Kickoff is at 6:30 PM EST on CBS.
BUT WAIT THERE’S MORE
It’s not all about the gridiron. Today we’re buzzing about the good and bad news for Maroon 5, embracing the drunkest tournament in golf and who shared an x-rated x-ray. READ
Catch That Friday Feeling
The first work week of the 2018 is coming to a close but not without that Last Night’s Game Friday feeling.
The first work week of the 2018 is coming to a close but not without that Last Night’s Game Friday feeling.
Spirit fingers,
The Last Night’s Game Team
PS - This Friday's Tailgate Treat is an easy one that even our team can make. Break out the slow cooker and the chicken wings because it's going to be a party.
Tennis
If you’ve ever spoken too soon. We were so excited for Serena Williams’ return to the Australian Open, one year after she won it while pregnant. Yesterday we found out she’s not ready yet and she withdrew from the tournament. Another one of tennis’ best, Andy Murray also dropped out of the tournament this week with a bum right hip. Crikey!
NFL (National Football League)
When you're rewarded for your hard work. The NFL playoffs start this weekend with the ultimate goal of reaching the Super Bowl on February 4. We'll see playoff action in Los Angeles for the first time since 1986 as the L.A. Rams host the Atlanta Falcons. PLAYOFF PREVIEW
Overtime
Get that #FridayFeeling this morning with more cuteness than one should see in a week. The starting lineup for this year’s Animal Planet Puppy Bowl has been released. Team Fluff and Team Ruff are made up of shelter dogs that hope to be adopted. Talk about the ultimate “tail”gate. Here’s the cutest lineup you’ve ever seen. PICS
Sideline stat
This weekend the Jacksonville Jaguars are playing in their first home playoff game since 2000 against a Buffalo Bills team that hasn't made the playoffs since 1999. They’re so excited (maybe almost too excited) that their black, teal and gold exuberance has spread to the game day food. The team is offering very appetizing burgers with teal buns, teal ice cream and even teal beer. Try to refrain from reciting green eggs and ham.
Coaches’ corner
Do you have weekend plans? If you are in Cleveland, you do now. The Cleveland Browns are celebrating their perfect season with a parade on Saturday. Although it’s not the kind of perfect season you’d think. The parade celebrates the winless, 0-16 (wins-losses) regular season for the team - the second time in NFL history that a team has had a winless season.
Heads up!
Alabama and Georgia will battle it out for the the College Football National Championship on Monday. Brush up on the Five Things To Know About Monday's National Championship Game so you're in the know for the weekend chatter.
5 Thought-Provoking Things To Know About Wimbledon
The Grand Slam tournament is in full swing so put on your Wimbledon whites to volley the tennis conversation at work, at home or while you’re out at happy hour.
See you on centre court,
The Last Night’s Game Team
PS – In case you’re not into tennis, we have the other trending topics below for you as well. For the win!
Five Thought-Provoking Things To Know About Wimbledon
- Unlike the clay courts you might play on, the courts at Wimbledon are grass. As you can imagine the grass is slippery and as play continues the grass begins to wear down, causing the ball to have an unpredictable bounce. (Notice the dead grass when you watch a match). Wimbledon is the only Grand Slam Tournament (one of four during the season) that is played on grass.
- Like a famous Diddy party, you must wear white to play. (Is it P. Diddy? Puff Daddy now? Who can keep track?) All players are required to wear white to participate. You may remember the controversial white Nike dress from last year’s tournament. So far this year is without a Fashion Police incident.
- The traditional food of Wimbledon may not coincide with your white attire, but while you’re there you can tuck into some traditional strawberries and cream or a Pimm’s Cup cocktail. Don’t worry there’s also afternoon tea, a tradition since 1877.
- Nothing ruins your day or your match like a little bird poop. Well you don’t have to worry about that at Wimbledon either. Rufus is a specially trained hawk that keeps other birds off of the courts. (Seriously, have they thought of everything)?
- Everyone’s been fighting for it but Wimbledon has it figured out. No, not faster internet - equal pay. Both the male and female winners of the tournament take home the same amount in prize money - $2.8 million.
Overtime
- The four-city press tour began yesterday for the late August fight between Floyd Mayweather (boxer) and Conor McGregor (UFC – Ultimate Fighting Championship). As you can imagine there was a lot of trash talk between the two with f-bombs flying around like confetti and talk about “Money” Mayweather’s inability to pay his $22.2M tax bill. We’d be remiss if we didn’t mention McGregor’s suit featuring pinstripes containing a word that rhymes with duck.
Sideline stat
- The American League took home the win in last night’s MLB (Major League Baseball) All-Star Game. The fifth win in a row for the American League featured some magnificent at bats and a player stopping the game for a photo with an umpire. The Seattle Mariners’ Robinson Canó took home the game’s MVP honors.
Coaches’ corner
- A few other points about the current play in Wimbledon.
- Venus Williams made her Wimbledon debut a few months before her last competitor, Jelena Ostapenko, was born. Williams won the match and now advances to the semifinals.
- It’s been 17 years since an American man has won Wimbledon. Sam Querrey is our best hope and he’s playing today against England’s Andy Murray.
