BBQ Banter

Wrapping up a three-day weekend with a quick read so you can dominate today’s BBQ with the right small talk, an epic pool float and the perfect poolside cocktail. 

Just don't bring the Indy 500 victory drink for the host, 

The Last Night's Game

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NBA (National Basketball Association)

When you feel like you’re doing three people’s jobs. King James still reigns supreme as his team beat the Boston Celtics last night in game seven to head to the NBA finals. Even though this will be LeBron James’ eighth consecutive appearance in the finals, some say this is his biggest feat yet because he has carried his team on his shoulders for the entire season.

Overtime

Hanging out in exotic locations with models is an average Sunday for quarterback Tom Brady (NFL – National Football League). Decked out for a white party, he spent his time at the Monaco Grand Prix (F1 – Formula One Racing) yesterday with model Bella Hadid at a sponsor event. He also took time to toss the football with race winner (see coaches’ corner). BEST DAY EVER?

Sideline stat

There’s still a chance for a rematch of the past three years of the NBA finals, featuring the Cavs and the Golden State Warriors, if the Warriors win tonight. Steph Curry and his team are in Houston to take on the Rockets in game seven tonight.

Coaches’ corner

Yesterday was a great day to be from the land down under, with the Aussies taking home victories in both the Indy 500 (IndyCar) and the F1 Monaco Grand Prix. First, Daniel Ricciardo dominated the picturesque course in Monaco, celebrating his victory with his signature shoey – a celebratory drink out of the shoe he wore for the race. (More like eewey). BOTTOMS UP

Then there’s Australia’s own Will Power, who chugged the traditional Indy 500 victory cocktail, a nice bottle of milk, after racing in scorching hot temperatures. Although all eyes were on Danica Patrick, whose racing career came to an end with a crash less than halfway through the race. INDY

What to watch

What happens in Vegas is certainly not staying in Vegas tonight in the first of seven games in the battle for the Stanley Cup (NHL – National Hockey League). This is the first time in 20 years the Washington Capitals have been in the finals and it's the first year on the ice for the Vegas Golden Knights, an expansion team. ARE YOU READY FOR IT?

5 Things To Know About Game 7 Of The World Series

When the Pointer Sisters sang “I’m So Excited” we don’t think they were referencing game 7 of the World Series, but who cares because tonight’s game will be one of the most exciting sporting events you’ll ever see.

Waiting for tonight,

The Last Night’s Game Team

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Five Things To Know About Game 7 Of The World Series

How’d we get here? This record-breaking MLB (Major League Baseball) World Series has been back and forth the entire time. The Houston Astros had a chance to win it all last night but the Los Angeles Dodgers prevailed, winning in front of their home crowd. Tonight’s game is at Dodger Stadium. SCHEDULE

1. We haven’t always seen November baseball. When the 9/11 terror attacks delayed the baseball season by a week in 2001, that delay pushed the series into November for the first time ever.

2. TMobile is stepping up to the plate for hurricane relief. They have pledged $20,000 per World Series home run and $2 per #HR4HR tweet. The tweets along with the record breaking amount of home runs have racked up over $1 million for the relief efforts. It's not often you can make a difference while sitting on the couch watching TV.  

3. We don’t love to throw stats at you but yet another reason that tonight’s game isn’t the norm. There have only been 38 World Series game 7’s in the last 105 years of baseball.

4. Dodger Stadium is vintage according to stadium standards. The stadium, built in 1962, has never hosted a World Series game 7. No doubt the stars will be out tonight to cheer on their team. See who was there last night. PICS

5. Tonight’s starter for the Dodgers, Yu Darvish, will become the first Japanese-born pitcher to start game 7 of the World Series. Earlier this week, Darvish was the target of racist comments from an Astros player. READ MORE.

Keep it coming

Dive into the conversation with three more things to talk about including free tacos and hot dogs (yes, free), who has the best chance to win in tonight’s game and is the NYC Marathon still on for this weekend? READ MORE