That's What I Want
It's not all sunshine and roses for Ronaldo, coach buys beer to fill the stands and the hire that makes us happy.
Who is ready for the weekend?
So close, yet so far away,
The Last Night's Game Team
SOCCER
Cristiano Ronaldo's move to Manchester United seemed all sunshine and roses, thanks to Instagram. But behind the scenes proves otherwise. After only three weeks, the Ronaldo family moved into a new mansion because the local sheep kept them awake. And it turns out he's having a more significant impact on his team than thought. Ronaldo is such a health nut that his teammates are afraid to eat dessert in front of him at team meals. GUESS THEY'RE NOT GOING FOR SECONDS EITHER?
Overtime
The Milwaukee Bucks (NBA - National Basketball Association) have made a historic hire. The defending NBA champions named Lisa Byington as their new play-by-play TV announcer. This hire makes Byington the first woman to serve as a full-time TV play-by-play announcer for a major men's professional sports team. LOVE TO HEAR IT
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It's been a rough go for live sports TV ratings over the past year or so, but it seems like the NFL (National Football League) is headed in the right direction. They saw a seven percent increase in viewers in their opening week over last season. Those 17.4 million viewers remain the highest viewership numbers since 2017. MOVING ON UP
COACHES' CORNER
Portland State football hasn't had a win yet this season, but their head coach devised a plan to fill the stands despite the rough start to the season. Bruce Barnum offered to buy "all the beers" for fans who drop his name at the beer garden in the stadium. This offer seems like a great deal since tickets to the game start at $10. COLLEGE DREAMS COME TRUE
Choose Confidence
Why a small bladder seems to be the key to winning in the NBA Finals, rent a gold medalist's house to watch the Olympics and be prepared to Space Jam.
Dive confidently into any social situation knowing that you're armed with exactly what it takes to create a conversation.
Such a boss,
The Last Night's Game Team
NBA (National Basketball Association)
Everyone knows that two-time league MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo can handle the pressure of the NBA Finals. He has led his Bucks back from a two-game deficit to tie the series. It seems the only thing that can stop him from a championship title is his bladder. He checked out of games three and four early so that he could pee. (They won both games, so maybe that’s the secret to success)? The Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns will continue their series with game five on Saturday in Phoenix. DOING THE DANCE
Overtime
How much would you pay to watch the Summer Olympics from a gold medal winner’s house? How about $92? If you’re wondering where you sign, head over to Airbnb, where you can book a night in NBA Hall of Famer and member of the Team U.S.A. Dream Team Scottie Pippen’s house. Pippen is the only player to have won an NBA championship and gold medal at the Olympic Games in the same calendar year twice, first in 1992 and then again in 1996. But there are some rules you need to abide by - no partying, no smoking and no shooting baskets in the master bedroom—he’s the only one allowed to do those things in the house. BUT WILL HE ACHIEVE SUPERHOST STATUS?
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Los Angeles Dodgers (MLB – Major League Baseball) pitcher Trevor Bauer is under investigation for a domestic violence restraining order filed by a woman in L.A. County Superior Court. The league initially put him on a seven-day administrative leave while they conducted the investigation. Bauer’s leave has been extended for a third time through July 27, which means he’s making $1.5 million a week from the Dodgers not to work. THERE ARE NO WORDS
Coaches’ corner
While the sequel is rarely as good as the original, LeBron James attempts to prove that theory wrong as the star of “Space Jam: A New Legacy,” which is out in theaters and on HBO Max today. PASS THE POPCORN
Looks Like We Made It
Be prepared for the unofficial start of summer.
It’s the unofficial start of summer.
Prepared for poolside chatter,
The Last Night’s Game Team
NBA (National Basketball Association)
Rapper Drake has become the center of attention in the Milwaukee Bucks – Toronto Raptors playoff series. The Canadian is a big Raptors fan and therefore a local Milwaukee radio station is taking a break from playing his music during the series. A Canadian radio station fired back by refusing to play Steve Miller Band music. (Raptors lead the 7-game series 3-2, with game 6 tomorrow). TIT FOR TAT
Overtime
The rich and famous and their super yachts come out for the most beautiful race on the F1 (Formula One) circuit. Keep an eye out for names like soccer’s Ronaldo and football’s Tom Brady at the Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday. The usually festive weekend will have a bit of a sober tone with the passing of former F1 driver and team owner Niki Lauda. The movie “Rush” was based on Lauda, who was severely burned in a crash during a race. CHEERS TO THE LIFE OF A LEGEND
Sideline Stat
The picks are in for Sunday’s Indianapolis 500. All the drivers in the race have to submit their choice for their victory drink, should they win. But they’re not picking champagne, but their selection of celebratory milk - whole, 2% or fat free. It’s a tradition that the winner of the Indy 500 chug milk after their win. Check out our Five Things You Need To Know About The Indy 500 here. WHAT NO ALMOND MILK?
Coaches’ Corner
A Southern California minor league baseball team is changing their name to the California Burritos. For one night only, the San Bernardino’s Inland Empire 66ers, are changing their name. Their uniforms will include some “drive-thru” language and a new California state shaped burrito logo. BURRITO BALL
What to Watch
Sunday is the fastest day in sports. The day will start with the F1 race in Monaco, then move to the Indy 500 and finish with NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing) Coca-Cola 600.