We've All Gone Plaid

What do Paul Bunyan, the Yankees and the national anthem all have in common? They’re the hot topics in today’s Weekend Wrap Up Edition.

Plaid is so in this fall,

The Last Night’s Game Team

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MLB (Major League Baseball)

Boo York. New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi was booed by the hometown fans after his questionable decision attributed to the team losing game two to the Cleveland Indians in the playoffs. Thankfully the Yankees won the following game, otherwise he might have been swimming with the fishes.

Try to contain your excitement. There are four, yes four, playoff games today. Here’s how you can catch them all.

 

College Football

Rewarding. College football rivalries have interesting trophies ranging from bells to axes but the Michigan – Michigan State rivalry takes it to a whole new level. When unranked Michigan State beat Michigan (#7) this weekend, they took home the Paul Bunyan trophy, which is a statue of famed lumberjack Paul Bunyan. Babe the blue ox sold separately.

 

World Cup Soccer

It ain’t over 'til the fat lady sings. In a must-win situation, Team U.S.A. beat Panama to take another step toward their goal of playing in the 2018 World Cup. The team is walking the thin line of not qualifying for next year’s global competition.

 

Overtime

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and the NFL (National Football League) is expanding its outreach to raise awareness for all types of cancers with the "Crucial Catch" campaign. In concert with the American Cancer Society, they have released The Defender, a free digital assessment tool that provides fans with personalized tips on how to reduce their cancer risk.

 

Sideline stat

The big loss from the weekend that every sports fan will be talking about is the big win by unranked Iowa State over Oklahoma (#3). The loss to an unranked team delivers a huge blow to Oklahoma’s season.

 

Coaches’ corner

Just as we learned that Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones threatened to bench any player that disrespected the flag, Vice President Mike Pence left an NFL game after the anthem saying he "did not want to dignify any event that disrespects our soldiers, our Flag, or our National Anthem." Pence, the former governor of Indiana, was on hand for the retirement of Peyton Manning's jersey number by the Indianapolis Colts.  

5 Things You Need To Know About in October

The month of October goes down as one of the best months in the world of sports. Why?

Glad you asked,

The Last Night’s Game Team

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Five Things You Need To Know About in October

1. NHL (National Hockey League) season begins tonight. One thing you need to know? The Vegas Golden Knights are the newest addition to the NHL. The team is Las Vegas’ first professional sports franchise. SEASON SCHEDULE.

2. Get ready to hit the hardwood, the NBA (National Basketball Association) is back on October 17. The league is trying something new this season in the interest of players’ well-being. Teams will not play four games in a five-day period as they have before. Maybe the NBA can help us manage our workload too?  SEASON SCHEDULE.

3. The global phenomenon of F1 (Formula One) Racing will ascend on Austin, TX for the United States Grand Prix on October 22. This race is currently the only F1 race to take place in the U.S. Although rumor has it that additional U.S. races are coming as F1 racing was bought by an American company. Here’s our 5 Things To Know on the fast and exciting F1 racing.

4. It’s time for the baseball playoffs and that brings us to the MLB (Major League Baseball) World Series starting on October 24. Last year it was the Chicago Cubs that broke their 108-year World Series curse, can they repeat? Here’s who the experts think will take it all this year. POSTSEASON SCHEDULE.

5. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. From the sweatbands of the NBA to the cleats of the NFL (National Football League), expect to see a lot of pink this month to raise awareness and funds to fight this terrible disease. Because real men wear pink.

- PS – Yes it’s still NFL and college football season too. Stick with us and we'll keep you in the know all month long. 

 

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