Wednesday Wisdom
The biggest and baddest Grand Slam is in New York. Plus, today's watercooler topics.
Forget MMA; today is the world's largest food fight in La Tomatina, Spain. The festival, held the last Wednesday of August, draws a crowd of 20,000.
Bring on the pasta,
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Let’s get loud
The US Open is so American - the biggest tennis stadium in the world with the most prize money and the loudest fans.
The US Open has been a trailblazer in advocating for equal prize money for men and women since 1973. Tennis was the first sport, and the US Open was the first Grand Slam to offer equal prize money to the winners. This year, a staggering $65M is up for grabs, with the singles champions walking away with $3M each. Even players losing in the first round earn a respectable $81,500.
Make sure to catch this week's podcast, "The US Open - How America Does A Tennis Grand Slam," about the star-studded player lineup and fascinating trivia of this iconic Grand Slam event as only your favorite siblings' sports podcast can do. LISTEN UP
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Yesterday was the deadline for all NFL teams to narrow their rosters from 93 to 53 players in preparation for the regular season starting next week. The league is ruthless - Jacksonville Jaguars coach Doug Pederson cut his son from the team.
Don't expect your sports to be generated by AI anytime soon after this awkward AI-generated high school football report.
The record for the largest crowd to attend a women's sporting event could be broken today for the Nebraska-Omaha women's volleyball game, which is taking place inside Nebraska's football stadium. The expected crowd is 95,000. The previous record of 91,648 was set when Barcelona hosted Wolfsburg last April in a UEFA Women's Champions League match.
Venus Williams played in the first round of her record-extending 24th US Open yesterday. Belgian qualifier Greet Minnen eliminated Williams in her most lopsided loss in 100 career matches at the Grand Slam tournament.
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Wednesday Wisdom
College football season has arrived. Plus today's watercooler topics.
College football season has arrived. Now, if only the weather would get on board, we could enjoy a pumpkin spice latte in a sweater without dying of heatstroke.
Making a wish,
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What You Need TO know About The College Football Season
Football season is upon us. The country's thirst for its favorite sport will finally be quenched this weekend when college football begins.
Deion Sanders, aka Coach Prime, turns heads as he takes his playbook to Colorado. From Jackson State to the Rockies, he's shaking up the coaching scene with his marketing antics. But that's not all – Coach Prime's been through some health hurdles, proving he has the grit to match his strategy. And it's a family affair for the Colorado Buffaloes. Sanders' son Shedeur is suiting up as his starting quarterback.
This week is considered week zero in college football. The season will be a roller coaster you'll want to get on, from conference shake-ups to the teams to talk about. In this week's podcast, we have exactly what you need to know heading into the season. LISTEN UP
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And then there were four. Serena Williams, Alexis Ohanian and big sis Olympia welcomed their newest addition, Adira River.
Six-time Super Bowl-winning coach New England Patriots Bill Belichick has seen a lot in his career, but the man cannot stop raving about Taylor Swift and her Eras Tour concert.
James Harden's decision to publicly air out the dirty laundry regarding his current/former boss, Philadelphia 76ers President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey, will cost him $100k in fines handed down by the NBA (National Basketball Association).
Known for putting mayo in his coffee (and eating bananas - peels and all), Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis has signed a lifetime deal with Hellmann's Mayo.
"Don't get bitter; get better" is Michigan football's head coach Jim Harbaugh's response to a team's self-imposed three-game suspension of its head football coach as part of an ongoing NCAA investigation into the program.
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Wednesday Wisdom
Fantasy football debunked. Plus today's watercooler topics.
Happy 65th birthday to the one, the only Madonna. What does that have to do with sports? Well, below, we highlight another one-named superstar. That and Madonna has dated a few notable athletes, including Dennis Rodman and Alex Rodriguez.
Lucky star,
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Demystifying Fantasy FOotball
Being a fantasy football pro doesn't have to be a fantasy. So much of it is luck and knowing a few key strategies, but the best part might be picking your team name.
Remember, no one is intimidated by the "Unicorn Underdogs." Luckily, there are massive lists of names for inspiration and even a random name generator. Some of our favorites? Blitz Creek, Sacks and the City, Game of Throws, Drinkers with a Kicking Problem, Teddy Throwsevelt and Real Housewife Who Fantasizes.
With football season around the corner, dive into this week's podcast, "Demystifying Fantasy Football," where your favorite sibling cohosts share insights, hilarious strategies (auto draft can be your friend if you're allowed) and pitfalls of building your fantasy team. LISTEN UP
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Last night the New York Liberty claimed the WNBA Commissioner's Cup (Women's National Basketball Association), beating the Las Vegas Aces. The Liberty won their share of $500,000 in prize money. This game was a prelude to what could be the WNBA Championship Finals, as both teams are the top teams in the league.
The Women's World Cup Final is set! Spain, whose players seriously dislike their coach, will take on England on Sunday at 6 am ET. You can tune into Friday's Weekend Preview podcast for all the excitement.
A private jet and a fully staffed mansion are just two of the inclusion in global soccer star Neymar's new $300M contract with the Saudi Arabian soccer team Al Hilal. Neymar, who has the potential to earn up to $400M, joins Cristiano Ronaldo as the latest soccer superstar to join the Saudi Arabian league.
The dark story behind "The Blind Side" is getting darker, with the Tuohy family alleging that Michael Oher tried to "shake them down" for $15M.
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