The Times They Are A-Changin'

This weekend brought us a time change, another Diddy/Puff Daddy name change (call him Brother Love) and athletes wanting to make a change.

Bringing you the latest, greatest, but not always the sanest, 

The Last Night’s Game Team

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NFL (National Football League)

We salute you. In honor of the U.S. Military, teams were on trend yesterday in camo accented uniforms. As part of the NFL’s Salute to Service week, for every tweet with the hashtag #SalutetoService, the NFL will donate $5 to select military nonprofits. You have until Saturday so get tweeting for a good cause.

Use your head. There was a big UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) fight on Saturday night and apparently NFL players decided to emulate their actions. There were three different brawls during yesterday’s games. Note to self, fighting against guys in helmets while not wearing yours is not a smart move. SEE IT HERE

 

Overtime

From winning the World Series on Wednesday to marrying supermodel Kate Upton in Italy on Saturday, Houston Astros pitcher (Major League Baseball) Justin Verlander has had one epic week. WEDDING PICS

 

Sideline stat

Yesterday’s NYC Marathon saw American Shalane Flanagan take home the win for the women at an impressive time of 2 hours, 26 minutes, 53 seconds. As if that wasn’t impressive enough, she’s also the first woman American in 40 years to win the race. To think, we felt accomplished getting out of our pajamas by noon. 

Coaches’ corner

It was the annual Las Vegas Shriners Open golf tournament this weekend. While he didn’t win it all, the real star was UNLV (University of Nevada – Las Vegas) graduate and Vegas resident Charlie Hoffman. Hoffman donated 100% of his 18th place earnings to the victims of the Vegas shootings, roughly $56,000. #VegasStrong

PS - What is targeting? How does the NFL pick which teams play each other in a season? Curious questions like that are what motivated us to start Last Night’s Game and we want to answer them for you. Send us your burning questions to be answered during our question of the week.

Party Like It’s Your Birthday

Treat yourself because it’s Friday. We have the sports news to keep you chatting and the tailgate treat to keep you warm and tipsy. 

A winning combination,

The Last Night’s Game Team

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NFL (National Football League)

Insert foot in mouth. Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton worked himself into a bit of a pickle at a press conference this week for laughing off a strategy question by a female sports reporter. There has been fierce backlash for dissing the sports talking woman. He has since been dropped by a major sponsor and released an apology video.

 

MLB (Major League Baseball)

It’s the playoffs baby. Pitcher Justin Verlander (fiancé is actress and model Kate Upton) pitched the Houston Astros to a game one win over the Boston Red Sox in the playoffs. While you pretend to work, there are four playoff baseball games on today starting at 2 pm (EST). SCHEDULE AND RESULTS.  

 

Overtime

If the Mayweather vs. McGregor fight taught us anything, it’s that the money is in the ring. Maybe that’s the motivation for former boxer and grill creator, George Foreman, who challenged martial arts expert turned actor turned law enforcement, Steven Seagal, to a boxing match. What’s next? Jackie Chan vs. The Rock?

 

Sideline stat

We’ve had four weeks of NFL football and there is only one undefeated team left, the Kansas City Chiefs. This weekend they take on the Houston Texans, whose phenom quarterback Deshaun Watson gave his first NFL check to stadium workers impacted by Harvey. NFL SCHEDULE. 

 

Coaches’ corner

To honor the victims of the mass shooting in Las Vegas, UNLV (University of Nevada – Las Vegas) will wear special helmets during this weekend’s home football game. They will feature a red ribbon and the city’s name instead of the normal logo.

The Rundown: Weekend Preview Edition - Twerking for the Weekend

The decisions on Sunday are going to be tough – Wine or martini? White after Labor Day? Emmys or football? No matter your choice, we have what you need to know to join the weekend’s sports conversation.  

And the Emmy goes to,

The Last Night’s Game Team

PS - This Friday’s tailgate treat comes to us from Garnish Salt’s Chef Kate. Her delightful Gameday Guacamole goes great with any sport or the Emmys.

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NCAA football (College)

• Duking it out. Two football powerhouses face off this weekend when Ohio State (#3) heads to Norman, OK to play University of Oklahoma Sooners (#14). This is a must-win game for the Sooners to stay in the playoff picture.
• Well done Wildcats. University of Arizona is traveling to the Aloha State to play the University of Hawaii. Arizona’s uniforms will honor the U.S.S. Arizona which was sunk during the attack on Pearl Harbor. The teams will honor survivors from the ship at halftime.
• Enemy territory. Top dog University of Alabama (#1) heads to Oxford, MS to take on Ole Miss (#19 - University of Mississippi). Ole Miss has beaten a mighty Alabama team twice in the past two years.

For a complete listing of game times, click here.

NFL (National Football League)

• No Fun League. Unlike the gift of his presence, Houston Texans’ DeAndre Hopkins received an actual gift from Kanye West. Adidas and West gave him “Yeezy cleats” for the home opener last week.  After the game, Hopkins received a gift from the NFL – a $6,000 fine for violating uniform policy. When asked if he would wear them again Hopkins said “only if Kanye pays the fine.” Fine then.
• Betting on the house. Moving the Oakland Raiders to Las Vegas is becoming more of a reality. The Southern Nevada Tourism Infrastructure Committee voted unanimously to approve a hotel tax to help build a 65,000 seat domed stadium for the team. Bonus – UNLV (University of Nevada- Las Vegas) will also play their home games there. Head over to Vegas to contribute to the Raiders…at least someone wins when you lose.

Click here for this weekend's NFL scheudle. 

NHL (National Hockey League)

• The World Cup of Hockey begins this weekend with eight teams competing in Toronto. Over the next two weeks the teams will battle for the title of "Best in the World." For more information and for games times, here you go. 

Overtime

• Continuing the campaign to change the name to the No Fun League (NFL), Pittsburgh Steelers’ Antonio Brown was fined for his post-touchdown celebration he calls “boomin” (aka twerking). Brown is no stranger to dancing in public; he made it to the semifinals in a previous season of Dancing with the Stars. 

Sideline stat

• Sunday’s F1 (Formula One) race comes to us all the way from Singapore. The two-man battle for the overall points lead between teammates Lewis Hamilton (ahead by two points) and Nico Rosberg, could be decided at this iconic night race. The overall points title has been won on this track in four out of the last five years.

Coaches’ corner

• The team with the best record in baseball, Chicago Cubs, clinched the National League Central Division for the first time since 2008. They are the first team to clinch a playoff spot. We’re guessing a lot of Chicagoans will be calling in sick this morning with the celebration flu.

Reminder – MLB has two leagues (National League and American League) and each of those have three divisions (West, East and Central). MLB playoffs begin on October 4th and of course we’ll bring you all you need to know.