Wednesday Wisdom

Giddy up! It's time for the Kentucky Derby. 

You can bet on it, 
The Last Night's Game


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Kentucky derby

Are you ready for the fastest two minutes in sports? The Kentucky Derby is happening on May 6, and it's one of the best events for horse racing fans and betting enthusiasts alike. Even if you don't typically follow sports, the Kentucky Derby is the perfect event for you – you only have to watch two minutes of horses once a year.

Are you considering betting on the horses? As of today, the favorite to win the Kentucky Derby is a horse named Forte, but as we all know, anything can happen on race day. Our favorite horses' names in the race include Classic Car Wash, Cyclone Mischief, Instant Coffee, Don't Get It and All Other 3-Year-Olds (all the horses must be 3-year-old males).

So, listen to this week's podcast, place your bets, grab your drinks, and let's watch those horses run. LISTEN UP

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Short and Sweet

• Who would you pick in a battle between Snoop Dogg and Ryan Reynolds? They are both contenders to buy the Ottawa Senators (NHL - National Hockey League). BTW have you been watching the NHL playoffs? They've been insane. 

• FIFA threatens a Women's World Cup broadcast blackout in the UK, France, Germany, Italy and Spain over media rights offers. 

• After a night at the Met Gala, the stars showed up to cheer on the New York Knicks (NBA - National Basketball Association) in their playoff series against the Miami Heat. Tennis legend Roger Federer, Aaron Rodgers, Dave Chappelle, Martha Stewart, Chris Rock and Jessica Alba were just a few of the celebs who were present for the Knicks win. 

• The Philadelphia 76ers Joel Embiid (NBA) won his first league MVP last night, and his reaction was heartwarming. 

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Up Your Game

Pack your bags, gas up the moving van and break your lease; we're going on an adventure. Let's talk about what happens when athletes get traded. NO GRASS GROWS UNDER THESE FEET

game on

What's a derby party without a mint julep? Enjoy toasting the ponies with this week's Tailgate Treat, mint juleps. READ

Wednesday Wisdom

Wednesday - let's do this!

Game on, 
The Last Night's Game


PS: Thanks to those of you who took our survey. You asked, and we delivered. Starting next week, we're packaging all of our Last Night's Game goodness into one newsletter on Wednesday vs. three newsletters a week.

We know you're busy, so we've added a short three-minute podcast on Monday and Friday so you can catch us on the go. Make sure you keep up with us in between episodes on all your favorite social media platforms.

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NFL (National Football League)

It's time for the pop culture phenomenon, the NFL Draft. Who will go first? Let's face it, everyone wants to see the quarterbacks get picked first. They're like the Taylor Swift of the NFL. And this year, we have two hotshot quarterbacks, Bryce Young from Alabama and CJ Stroud from Ohio State. 

But no matter who gets picked first, one thing's for sure, the NFL draft is a can't-miss event for any sports fan. There are red carpets and guest pickers, so grab your nachos, wine and get ready for some serious draft drama. 

Check out this week's podcast for the small hands controversy, all the boos and Mr. Irrelevant. LISTEN UP

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Short and Sweet

• Will Ferrell is reportedly set to star in a golf sitcom loosely based on the PGA (Professional Golfers Association) - LIV drama.

• There has been a mass exodus from Coach Prime, aka Deion Sanders' Colorado football team, with 15 players and counting entering the college football transfer portal. But don't say Prime didn't warn them. 

• The Tennessee Titans (NFL - National Football League) are getting a new stadium, boasting the largest public price tag for a stadium.

• State Farm Arena double-booked the Atlanta Hawks playoff game and a Janet Jackson concert for the same night. As a result, Janet Jackson's show is now delayed until Friday.

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Up Your Game

Pack your bags, gas up the moving van and break your lease; we're going on an adventure. Let's talk about what happens when athletes get traded. NO GRASS GROWS UNDER THESE FEET

game on

The boys of summer are back, and we have all of the answers to your curious questions. READ

Industry Baby

It's been said that sports are the highest high and the lowest low. Here's to making sure your weekend conversation is on the up and up.

Cheers,
The Last Night's Game Team

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College Basketball

This could be our favorite story about the college basketball season starting this week. University of Texas head coach Chris Beard promised the students a party if they sold out the student section for their first home game. As college students do when promised free cocktails, they obliged. Not only did the Longhorns win their season opener, but Tuesday’s crowd also marked the fourth-largest crowd for a home opener in 45 years. IF IT'S FREE, IT'S FOR ME

PS: Here's what you need to know about the college basketball season in 30 seconds.

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Short and Sweet

• South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley spreads the love amongst black female basketball coaches, sending them each a piece of the net from her team's 2017 championship win.

• Here's to hoping that Indianapolis Colts (NFL) Carson Wentz's second child isn't born on game day because he's not missing work.

• Ole Miss fan Katy Perry is a legend on the set of ESPN College GameDay after her 2014 appearance, but will she be the surprise guest this weekend in Mississippi?

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Before We Go

Race into the weekend like Julia Hawkins. The 105-year-old set a world record in the 100-meter dash. She's the first woman 105 or older to run the event, but this is not her first rodeo. She has set more than one world record, all after the age of 100. DYNAMO

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Tailgate Treat

We're sharing your go-to recipes every week. This week's recipe is more fall than a pumpkin spice latte. Vote each week on our Instagram stories to see your favorite recipe featured. READ IT AND EAT

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