Wednesday Wisdom
The world will be watching the World Cup. Plus, today's watercooler topics.
If you're resigning today in hopes of winning the Powerball, don't. The odds of winning are about 1-in-292 million. You're more likely to die from a meteorite strike than win.
So you're saying there's a chance,
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NAME, IMAGE, LIKENESS CELEBRATES TWO YEARS
We had the pleasure of interviewing Ayden Syal, the CEO and founder of MOGL, a leading name, image and likeness (NIL) software company, for this week's Sports Curious podcast.
Initially, schools were restricted from directly assisting or brokering NIL deals. However, collectives emerged as innovative entities, connecting athletes with donors, local businesses and sponsors. Universities collaborate closely with collectives to support their student-athletes, even though they are technically prohibited from directly brokering deals.
Check out this week's podcast for more on the future of college sports or just fascinating stories about your favorite college athletes. LISTEN UP
Short and Sweet
The Women's World Cup starts tomorrow. Will the USWNT go back-to-back-to-back? Their tournament begins on Friday.
Everyone loves "Quarterback," a show that gives access to the lives of NFL (National Football League) quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes, Kirk Cousins and Marcus Mariota has been renewed by Netflix for a second season.
Running backs aren't getting paid, causing a stir in the NFL.
Daniel Weinman wins the World Series of Poker main event title, defeating over 10,000 other players to win a record-breaking $12.1M prize.
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Up Your Game
The world is watching. GUIDE TO THE WOMEN’S WORLD CUP
game on
Your dessert game just got stronger with this week's Tailgate Treat, Strawberry Crumble Bars. YUM
Wednesday Wisdom
Stir up a Pimm’s Cup - it’s time for Wimbledon. Plus, today's watercooler topics.
Wimbledon starts this week if you're looking for an excuse to wear white and enjoy high tea or strawberries and champagne.
Cheers,
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Wimbledon
The oldest tennis tournament in the world is steeped in history, but that doesn't stop the common folk like us from enjoying a match, traditional Pimm's or donning our Wimbledon whites while avoiding bird poop.
The prestigious tournament has a strict dress code, requiring players to wear all white. (Rumor has it was that it was because it didn't show sweat like other colors). Now we all know that nothing ruins your summer whites like bird poop. Luckily you don't have to worry about that at Wimbledon. Rufus is a specially trained hawk that keeps those pooping pigeons away from the grounds. Like a good predator, Rufus flies above the grounds for one hour, around 9:00 am most mornings, before the gates open to keep the birds away.
For a look at all things Wimbledon, like why tennis balls are yellow, break open a bottle of bubbly and listen to this week's podcast for a behind-the-scenes look. LISTEN UP
Short and Sweet
Joey Chestnut won his 16th Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, eating 62 hot dogs and buns after a lightning delay that left fans furious.
The weather at Wimbledon is proving to be the toughest competitor, with rain showers delaying play yesterday and hot temps on the horizon.
The shotputter who had to run hurdles to save her team is enjoying her time in the limelight.
The U.S. Women's Open begins this week at Pebble Beach, and Amy Olson, who is seven months pregnant, is competing in the tournament for the first time.
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Up Your Game
Want more Wimbledon, including a recipe for Pimm's Cup? Check out our Guide to Wimbledon for everything you need. READ
game on
While Independence Day may be over, this week's Tailgate Treat, Honey Mustard Chicken BLT Sliders, has lasting power no matter the holiday. FAN FAVORITE
Wednesday Wisdom
A real-life “Breaking Bad.” Plus, today's watercooler topics.
Where do you fit in with the average traveler when ordering room service while on summer vacay? According to the Hotels.com Inagural Room Service Report, a burger is the most popular order globally. The weirdest items ordered? Melted ice cream, "diet" water and blowfish.
What happens behind closed doors,
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TRUE CRIMES
The story of Chicago Bears (NFL - National Football League) player Sam Hurd goes down as one of the more remarkably bold athlete crimes.
Hurd, who was released from prison in February, believed he was invincible, but he also believed cell phones from Mexico couldn't be tapped.
Join us for a short story on this week's podcast about a man destined to blow his NFL career for a life of crime. LISTEN UP
Short and Sweet
The latest iteration of golf's "The Match" is tomorrow between the Kansas City Chiefs (NFL - National Football League) players Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce vs. Golden State Warriors (NBA - National Basketball Association) stars Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson.
The NHL Draft (National Hockey League) starts tonight in Nashville. All the experts have 17-year-old prodigy Connor Bedard as the first pick.
Pickleball may be a favorite sport amongst people of all ages, specifically seniors. A new study says the game may be causing Americans nearly $400M this year.
Tobias Harris may need help understanding the power of a sweet tooth. He snapped back at 'casual' Philadelphia 76ers (NBA) fans who would trade him for a Crumbl Cookie. (Harris also happens to be a Crumbl ambassador).
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