Doggone It
It may be cold outside but it’s hot in the world of sports. It’s the first Saturday since August with no football (cue basketball to fill in) and the last four football teams compete on Sunday for a spot in the Super Bowl.
It may be cold outside but it’s hot in the world of sports. It’s the first Saturday since August with no football (cue basketball to fill in) and the last four football teams compete on Sunday for a spot in the Super Bowl.
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The Last Night’s Game Team
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NBA (National Basketball Association)
When you’re still paying for therapy after being picked last in gym class. The NBA All-Star Game (Feb. 18th) has undergone a face lift this year. The teams will now be chosen by the top vote getter in each conference and this year it’s LeBron James and Steph Curry. The list of starters has been determined by fans, players and media and James and Curry will choose from that list, regardless of conference, to create their team that will play in the all-star game. For more, catch this quick video.
NFL (National Football League)
When you can’t get “Who Let The Dogs Out” out of your head. They may be the Philadelphia Eagles, but Sunday during their game you will see dog masks everywhere. The Eagles have embraced their underdog label in the playoffs, hence the dog masks. They face the Minnesota Vikings which, with a win, will be the first team ever to play a Super Bowl in their home stadium.
Overtime
Philadelphia 76ers Joel Embiid asked Rihanna out on a date in 2014. She told him to come back when he’s an all-star. The day has come, Embiid was selected as a starter for the NBA All-Star team. The fans have not forgotten this promise and have been flooding Rihanna’s social media with reminders.
Sideline stat
If you’re more of a dog person, this one’s for you. March Madness brings us bracketology, but have you heard of barketology? Purina and former quarterback and baseball player, Tim Tebow, teamed up to bring you “barketology” for the Westminster Dog Show (Feb. 12-13). You can pick the pups you think will win for a chance at a $1 million prize. Brackets gone doggy style.
Coaches’ corner
All that stands between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Super Bowl are Tom Brady and the mighty New England Patriots this weekend. Everyone has been giving the team advice on how to beat the five-time Super Bowl champs including a first-grade class that sent them a folder of game notes and motivational messages. CHECK IT OUT
What The Elf Is Happening?
It may be Monday but did you know it’s also “Answer The Telephone Like Buddy The Elf Day?” Like you wanted to work today anyway.
It may be Monday but did you know it’s also “Answer The Telephone Like Buddy The Elf Day?” Like you wanted to work today anyway.
Feel free to talk sports like an elf today too,
The Last Night’s Game Team
NBA (National Basketball Association)
What to say to your friend who isn’t afraid of heights. Monday may not be your favorite day but today is the best day ever for legendary Los Angeles Laker Kobe Bryant. He will have not one but two numbers (#8 and #24) retired into the rafters of the Staples Center tonight. Why two? He switched numbers about halfway through his career. Bryant is also the first player in NBA history to have two numbers retired by the same team.
NFL (National Football League)
When 2007 seems like yesterday. The Jacksonville Jaguars haven’t made it to the playoffs since Britney Spears’ buzz cut, the iPhone debuted and Rihanna’s Umbrella blew our minds. Yesterday, for the first time in 10 years they finally clinched a spot in the playoffs.
Overtime
With 52 days until the Winter Olympics in Seoul, Team U.S.A is coming together nicely. On Saturday, 17-year-old Maame Biney became the first African American woman to qualify for the U.S. Olympic speedskating team.
Sideline stat
Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson is putting his team on the market amid allegations of workplace misconduct. A willing buyer? Brother Love aka P. Diddy is interested in getting in on the deal. Golden State Warriors’ Steph Curry (NBA) has also expressed interest. Brother Love/Diddy is worth a reported $820 million and the team is valued at $2.3 billion. Looks like he’s going to need more benjamins.
Coaches’ corner
Retiring a jersey number means no one on that team can ever wear that jersey number again. Want to sound in the know? If a player’s jersey is “in the rafters,” it means their number has been retired and it hangs from the rafters of the arena. If you’re legendary, you’re in the rafters.
PS – Wondering how your College Football Bowl Game Mania entry is doing? Kudos to HuskerZ and Amy16 who are tied for first place after the first weekend of games. Don’t worry there are still plenty of games to play. CHECK THE STANDINGS