Fight For Your Right
Golf’s 2-hour beer lines, why Jimmy Kimmel is making history in college football and tennis superstars sayonara to England.
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The Last Night’s Game
Tennis
It’s been a rough summer to be a tennis fan with the most popular athletes dropping out of tournaments left and right. Yesterday, Rafael Nadal and Naomi Osaka, two of the world’s greatest players, announced they would not play in Wimbledon. But two-time Wimbledon champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist Rafael Nadal made a shocking announcement that he will not be participating in the Olympics this summer either. Osaka will still play in the Olympics for Japan. SUMMER BUMMER
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Jimmy Kimmel is making history, but not with his TV ratings. He will become the first human to have a college football bowl game named after him. The Jimmy Kimmel LA Bowl will debut on December 18. FUNNY GUY FOOTBALL
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The boys of summer are back in Omaha. After the Men’s College World Series was cancelled last year, eight teams will return to the tournament's home stadium to fight for the title in this double-elimination tournament. Stanford, NC State, Vanderbilt, Arizona, Tennessee, Virginia, Texas and Mississippi State will take the field in the tournament that provides Omaha with an economic impactof $70 million. BUY ME SOME PEANUTS AND CRACKERJACKS
Coaches’ corner
This weekend is the third of four major golf tournaments in the PGA (Professional Golfers Association) Tour. The U.S. Open has been criticized for its obscenely long beer lines (2+ hours), so watching it on TV is the perfect way to celebrate Father’s Day. As you ponder whether or not the Brooks Koepka - Bryson DeChambeau rivalry is all for a cut of the PGA incentives fund, also remember there’s no better way to celebrate Father’s Day than with a midday nap with championship golf on in the background. ZZZ…I WAS WATCHING THAT
Sounding Off
Final Four = wedding drama, Dolly Parton will be going fast this weekend and why BYOMI (Bring Your Own Musical Instrument) is a thing.
The real sports stories you’ll want to talk about this weekend.
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The Last Night’s Game Team
College Basketball
The final four teams playing for the college basketball national championship are taking the court this weekend, with the women playing today and the men tomorrow. Many of the teams arrived earlier this week but this time the men’s team from Michigan State hopped on their flight without a few important people. They left behind the band and the cheerleaders. The extra seats on the team’s charter flight were filled with donors and other VIPs so the people in charge of the fanfare were forced to take a bus. WE’VE GOT SPIRIT, HOW ‘BOUT YOU?
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It’s frowned upon, and even considered bad luck, to have a pink NASCAR race car but no one has ever had an opportunity like this one. There's no way you'll miss Tyler Reddick’s car in the NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing) Xfinity Series as it’s pink with Dolly Parton’s face on the hood. It also features her signature butterfly along with logos for Parton-owned businesses. COAT OF MANY COLORS
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Always wanted to play your accordion in a professional setting? Well, now you can. The Florida Marlins (MLB - Major League Baseball) are encouraging fans to bring their own musical instruments to games. Fans can sit in the designated “Comunidad 305” section with other musicians. In case you’re wondering kazoos, vuvuzelas, thundersticks, air horns and whistles are not allowed because that would be annoying. WHAT COULD GO WRONG?
Coaches’ corner
University of Virginia’s Kyle Guy was forced to take down his wedding registry by the NCAA (governing body for college sports) for fear it might break their rules. Guy has been a critical part of the team’s run for the college basketball national championship and a news source posted the couple’s registry, encouraging fans to support the soon-to-be husband and wife. The NCAA received word of it and put the kibosh on the potential bridegroom bounty. WEDDING CRASHERS
What to watch
The women’s national championship game is on Sunday and will feature the winners of Oregon vs. Baylor and UConn vs. Notre Dame. The men’s game will be on Monday, pitting the winners of Virginia vs. Auburn and Michigan State vs. Texas Tech against each other. BRING IT ON
There's A First Time For Everything
The Final Four is set, Ron Burgundy takes the field and a dino disaster.
The first Monday of the month is an ideal time to drum up a conversation.
Starting off on the right foot,
The Last Night’s Game Team
College Basketball
The Final Four teams in the NCAA College Basketball March Madness tournament are set. Both Auburn and Texas Tech are heading to their first Final Four in school history. The head coach of Virginia is making his first trip to the Final Four and Michigan State, well…welcome back. The games will take place on Saturday. YOU’LL NEVER FORGET YOUR FIRST
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San Diego is the home of the Padres (MLB – Major League Baseball) and of course, Ron Burgundy. The Padres paid tribute to the Channel 4 news team from the movie Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy in their new mascot race. Yes, the large headed versions of Ron Burgundy, Champ Kind, Brian Fantana and Brick Tamland raced around the track with Mr, Burgundy taking home the win in the inaugural race. SIXTY PERCENT OF THE TIME, IT WORKS EVERY TIME
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Olympian Michael Phelps and his wife, Nicole, announced they're expecting their third child. Baby No. 3 will join siblings Boomer, 2 and Beckett, 1. MAKE YOUR OWN SWIM TEAM
Coaches’ corner
A dinosaur throwing out the first pitch at a Texas Rangers (MLB) game went exactly as you’d imagine. Short arms aren’t exactly ideal for throwing a strike across the plate either, although a dino can dream. THAT’S EMBARRASSING