Royal Flush

All eyes are on Windsor this weekend but who says sports and royalty don’t go together?

Wine in my teacup and pinky up,

The Last Night’s Game Team

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Never say never. You may remember the heartwarming story about USC (University of Southern California) long-snapper Jake Owen. Jake has been blind since he was 12 but he worked hard to make the football team. If that wasn't enough, he can now add driving his list of skills. Thanks to former NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing) driver Todd Bodine, Owen made his driving debut on the Charlotte Motor Speedway. A FEEL GOOD FRIDAY READ

OVERTIME

Saturday may be the best day ever with the royal wedding and the FA Cup (England’s soccer league championship) between Chelsea and Manchester United. While we’ll be able to enjoy both from the comfort of our couch, Prince William is trying to figure out how to be in two places at once. He is the best man in the wedding but also the President of the English Football Federation, who typically hands out the trophy to the winning soccer team. There are conflicting reports but it seems he may be able to uphold both obligations. TIME TRAVEL?

SIDELINE STAT

After winning the Kentucky Derby, Justify is looking for another victory in the quest for the Triple Crown at the Preakness Stakes tomorrow. Luckily for Justify, the field in the race is less than half the size of the Derby with only eight horses competing. Ever wonder how a horse like Justify makes the trip from Kentucky to the race in Baltimore, MD? Well, it’s in first class accommodations of course. Although his food is probably just as bad as normal airplane food. TRAVEL PICS

COACHES’ CORNER

We’re not sure how you train for this sort of athletic event but the Preakness is known for its Porta Potty races. It’s not what you think, people literally race on top of rows of portable toilets while the crowd throws beer cans and other objects. As you would expect, this doesn’t end well for most. Their loss is our gain as this video is too good to pass up. WARNING: YOU MAY PEE YOUR PANTS LAUGHING AT THIS VIDEO (oh the irony)

WHAT TO WATCH

The WNBA (Women’s National Basketball Association) begins their season today and there’s a new kid on the block, the Las Vegas Aces. The Aces will make their debut hoping to follow in the successful footsteps of the other new professional team in Las Vegas, the Vegas Golden Knights (NHL – National Hockey League).

Mom - The Real MVP

Share the gift of sports savviness with your Mom this weekend. (This is a not so subtle hint that it's Mother's Day on Sunday).

It’s the gift that keeps on giving,

The Last Night’s Game Team

PS - Today is National Eat What You Want Day so if you're looking for some great ballpark food, drool over this. YUM!

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NHL (NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE)

What happens in Vegas. We’re down to the final four in the NHL playoffs with the Vegas Golden Knights continuing to defy the odds. The team, in its first season, have taken the desert by storm. They are only the third major professional sports team in 58 years to reach the semifinals of the playoffs in their inaugural year. They take on the Winnipeg Jets starting this Saturday. MORE ABOUT THE GOLDEN KNIGHTS

OVERTIME

The St. Louis Cardinals (MLB – Major League Baseball) are protecting their family jewels. After their catcher Yadier Molina took a ball to the groin (and is subsequently is out for a month with a hematoma), the team purchased some actual bulletproof cups to protect their catcher’s assets. SERIOUSLY BULLETPROOF

SIDELINE STAT

The NHL isn’t the only league in the final four of the playoffs. The Cleveland Cavaliers will take on the Boston Celtics this Sunday in the NBA (National Basketball Association) Eastern Conference Playoffs. The odds aren’t in the Celtics favor as Cavs star, LeBron James, has won 23 straight Eastern Conference playoff series. Not only that, but King James has almost played more playoff games than the Celtics’ entire active playoff roster. They call him the king for a reason. KING JAMES

COACHES’ CORNER

Nothing says Mother’s Day like a tall Budweiser. This year’s Mother’s Day commercial from the famed beer company features the mom of Golden State Warriors' Kevin Durant (NBA) and recognizes moms everywhere as the real MVP. Truth. (FYI - The Warriors play the Houston Rockets in the next round of the NBA playoffs starting Monday). COMMERCIAL

A Nice Little Weekend

Not sure about you but we have a busy weekend ahead with the Kentucky Derby, Cinco de Mayo, maybe even a little baseball…all while sharing our newfound sports knowledge.

It's questionable if we'll have enough time,

The Last Night’s Game Team

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Kentucky Derby

When it’s ladies’ night. Tomorrow is the Kentucky Derby, which is only for three-year-old male horses, but today is all about the ladies. Kentucky Oaks, which is held the day before the Derby, is the big race for three-year-old fillies – aka the ladies. While in the Derby the boys run for the roses, the girls race for a garland of lilies so the race is aptly titled “lilies for the fillies.” KENTUCKY OAKS

Are you ready to don your Derby hat and bet on some ponies? Don’t miss out on our Five Things You Need To Know About The Kentucky Derby to be officially party ready. READ

Overtime

Patrick Beverley of the Los Angeles Clippers (NBA – National Basketball Association) isn’t the only one making things in his family making things happen. His mom recently appeared on the Price Is Right and she won it all. Yes, the showcase showdown - two cars, a trip to Madagascar and $41,000 in cash - the whole kit and caboodle. Who needs the NBA playoff excitement when you can bid $1? COME ON DOWN...AND READ MORE

Sideline stat

The Liverpool Football Club is advancing to the UEFA Champions League finals (Union of European Football Associations…i.e. European soccer) and one man in Cleveland is pumped about the team’s quest for victory - LeBron James. James bought a two percent stake in the soccer team in 2011 for $6.5 million and now it’s said to be worth $32 million. Now about that exchange rate... CASH IN

Coaches’ corner

What says Cinco de Mayo like peanuts and cracker jacks? Tonight, for the first time in 19 years, there will be a regular-season MLB (Major League Baseball) game in Mexico. The Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres have packed their passports and are taking their weekend series on the road to Monterrey, Mexico. BATTER UP

What to watch

The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim’s Albert Pujols (MLB) is about to make history. He’s sitting at 2,999 career hits going into the weekend. With one more hit, he’ll be the 32nd player to reach 3,000 hits and the second Dominican born player to reach this milestone. HISTORY