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It’s Monday and that means we’re delivering your cheat sheet from the weekend.
It’s Monday and that means we’re delivering your cheat sheet from the weekend.
If it was only this easy in high school,
The Last Night’s Game Team
World Cup
When you’re on top of the world. At what’s being called “the best World Cup ever,” the second youngest team in the tournament, France, defeated Croatia to take home the country’s second ever World Cup. Earlier in the weekend, Belgium beat England to claim third place. MATCH REPORT
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The players weren’t the only ones having fun at the World Cup. French President Emmanuel Macron celebrated the win by learning how to “dab” alongside his French players. Also enjoying the fun? Croatian President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic. Sporting her team’s jersey, she flew in economy class and sat with the fans during the games, before being invited into the VIP box. (She also happens to be the first female president for Croatia). LOVING EVERY MINUTE
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It was a weekend of firsts for some athletes. Angelique Kerber beat Serena Williams to win her first Wimbledon title. Williams became emotional after her second place finish, saying she was playing for “all the moms out there.” Speaking of moms, model Kate Upton announced that she and her husband, Houston Astros (MLB) pitcher Justin Verlander, are expecting their first child in an Instagram post using the hashtag #PregnantInMiami. Glad she clarified it wasn’t a #foodbaby. MODEL MOM
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After both playing in brutally long semifinal matches, Novak Djokovic beat Kevin Anderson in the men’s finals at Wimbledon. With the win, Djokovic wins his 13th Grand Slam title but his three-year-old son is the one who stole the show. #WINNING
What to watch
If you dig the long ball then tonight is your night. MLB’s (Major League Baseball) All-Star celebration starts tonight in Washington, D.C. with the fan favorite home run derby. Expected to lead the pack tonight? Hometown ambassador, the Washington Nationals’ Bryce Harper. WHO’S SWINGING FOR THE FENCES
Tomorrow night will showcase all-stars from every team in the league during the MLB All-Star Game. Here are the five things you need to know about all the all-star celebrations. READ
Real Talk
It’s true, Monday is overrated. Although making a connection with a client or your boss through sports is not.
It’s true, Monday is overrated. Although making a connection with a client or your boss through sports is not.
It’s yours for the taking,
The Last Night’s Game Team
Wimbledon
A Monday is still a Monday. Yesterday was “The People’s Sunday,” a day off for everyone at Wimbledon. They’re back at it today, which is known as “Manic Monday,” where everyone who is still in the tournament plays including favorites Roger Federer and Serena Williams. Over the weekend, Williams revealed she missed her daughter’s first steps because she was training for Wimbledon. REAL TALK
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The Arizona Diamondbacks (MLB – Major League Baseball) saluted a hero dog whose story went viral. Todd saved his owner from a rattlesnake attack by taking one on the nose. The pup received a hero’s welcome and in case you’re wondering, Todd has recovered from the bite and is as cute as could be. PICS
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And then there were four. The excitement of the World Cup has come to a head with the semifinals this week and the final on Sunday. France will take on Belgium on Tuesday and Wednesday brings us England vs. Croatia. A few English fans took their weekend victory over Sweden a little too far, storming and trashing an IKEA while singing their World Cup anthem, “It’s Coming Home.” THIS IS WHY WE CAN’T HAVE NICE THINGS
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Extreme sports star and daredevil Travis Pastrana recreated three of Evel Knievel’s iconic stunts in Las Vegas yesterday, including the Caesar’s Palace fountain jump that nearly killed Knievel 50 years ago. While wearing Knievel style-attire, Pastrana nailed all the stunts like a champion and celebrated with a swim in the famed casino’s fountains. IF YOU THOUGHT YOUR WEEKEND WAS ROUGH
What to watch for
The names of the players for the MLB All-Star Game have been announced. The Houston Astros, Cleveland Indians and Boston Red Sox lead the way with five players each. There’s still time to vote to complete the rosters. The game is on July 17 in Washington, D.C., home of the Washington Nationals. VOTE
Give The People What They Want
Whether you're at the office or lying on a beach somewhere during this holiday week, today's conversation starters are a universal language.
Whether you're at the office or lying on a beach somewhere during this holiday week, today's conversation starters are a universal language.
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NBA (National Basketball Association)
When Hollywood is calling your name. On Friday LeBron James said peace out to the Cleveland Cavaliers and last night he said hello to the wild west. He signed a deal for $154 million over four years with the third team of his career, the Los Angeles Lakers. His new locale has some calling him LA-bron. Also interesting about the deal? The coach of the Lakers, Luke Walton, was drafted the same year as James (2003). TWITTER WENT CRAZY
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In the wake of LeBron’s signing, Lakers ticket prices have skyrocketed and all Cleveland Cavaliers fans have to look forward to next season are free TUMS, which the company will giveaway to fans to calm their heartburn from the King James rejection. ALWAYS A SILVER LINING
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Wimbledon starts today and the main attractions are Serena Williams and her daughter Olympia, who took some time off to visit friend Duchess Meghan Markle this weekend. The Wimbledon seeding committee used their discretionary powers to seed Williams at #25, even though she’s not among the top players in the world after her maternity leave. Who to watch on the men’s side? A #1 seeded 36-year-old Roger Federer, who hasn’t been seeded that high in a decade. SCHEDULE
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While traditional powerhouse countries like Germany, Portugal, Argentina and Spain have been eliminated from the World Cup, host country Russia has advanced. In one of the two games yesterday that came down to penalty kicks, Russia became the lowest ranked team to ever advance with their win over Spain. BUT THEY DIDN’T PARTY LIKE THE CROATIAN FANS
What to watch
In a battle for the ages, Brazil and Mexico play each other this morning in the World Cup. We’ll find out if Brazil will advance to the next round under the leadership of Neymar, the last of the notable global soccer superstars still standing after Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi’s teams were both eliminated.