Turkey Touchdown

We've all been there. Whether it's stuck in a tiny airplane seat next to a chatty traveler or by politico Uncle Bob at the Thanksgiving dinner table, solve life's awkward moments with your sports savvy knowledge. 

And please pass the wine,

The Last Night’s Game Team

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College Basketball

Getting lei’d. While you are sitting at your desk dreaming of your Thanksgiving break, college basketball players are competing in one of the most prestigious tournaments, The Maui Invitational. As they ramp up their season, teams from all over the country say aloha to great basketball starting today. SCHEDULE

NFL (National Football League)

Fire away. The former home of the Atlanta Falcons, the Georgia Dome, was imploded this morning. Media everywhere is using the collapse to serve up jokes about the last year’s Super Bowl, where the Falcons blew a massive lead to the New England Patriots. VIDEO

Renew those passports. The New England Patriots said hola to a win, beating the Oakland Raiders in Azteca Stadium in Mexico City. The NFL announced that teams will continue playing in Mexico City through 2021, furthering the NFL's efforts to expand their international market. To that, Patriots player Rob Gronkowski says, “Yo soy fiesta.” (He really did say that). INT'L COVERAGE

Overtime

Tennis legend Serena Williams and Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian were married in New Orleans last week. The star-studded guest list that included Beyonce and Eva Longoria, partied Big Easy style alongside the blushing bride, who wore three different dresses. WEDDING PICS

Sideline stat

Not to be outdone by the celebration of the final race of Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s career, Martin Truex Jr. took home his first NASCAR (National Association For Stock Car Auto Racing) championship yesterday. He tops off a pretty crappy year, which included a death of a crew member and his girlfriend’s battle with cancer, with the biggest win in NASCAR. MORE

 

Coaches’ corner

Jay Cutler, Miami Dolphins quarterback and husband to reality TV star and shoe designer Kristin Cavallari, suffered a concussion yesterday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.  Cavallari took to social media to voice her displeasure for the violence of football. Cutler came out of retirement to play for the Dolphins. CHECK IT OUT.

Talk That Talk

Sports talk = preventing awkward silences all weekend long. It’s the least we can do since we can’t help your dance moves.

Don't break a hip,

The Last Night’s Game Team

PS – In honor of this weekend’s game in Mexico City, today’s Tailgate Treat will quench your thirst.

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NFL (National Football League)

Mile high club. Tom Brady and his New England Patriots head to Mexico City to play the Oakland Raiders on Sunday. The toughest part for these two teams isn’t all of the tequila they’ll drink, it’s that Azteca Stadium sits at 7,280 feet above sea level. To train for the game the Patriots opted to stay in Denver after playing the Broncos to adjust their elevation (approx. 5,280 feet). The Raiders opted to train in Oakland.

NASCAR (National Association For Stock Car Auto Racing)

Wrapping it up. The NASCAR season comes to a close this Sunday. If you’re ever going to watch a race, this is it. There will be a field full of drivers but only four of them will be eligible for the championship title. The highest-ranking finisher of those four will take home the trophy. This will also be Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s final race before he cruises into retirement.  

Overtime

Stop us if you’ve heard this one before. A UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) fighter has been charged with assault after throwing a boomerang at another fighter while in Australia. The incident stemmed from one fighter insulting the other’s heritage. Right back at ya.

Sideline stat

MLB’s (Major League Baseball) MVPs come in all shapes and sizes. Yesterday 6’6” Giancarlo Stanton of the Miami Marlins, who smashed the home run record, won the National League honor. The small but mighty, 5’6” Jose Altuve from the World Series Champion Houston Astros took home the American League MVP title.

Coaches’ corner

Head coach Nick Saban and his Alabama team are back at the top of the College Football Playoff rankings this week. Besides his team, what else is top of mind for Saban this week? His distaste for distressed jeans. See his passionate yet funny rant here.