Jump Start Your Weekend

Starting off the weekend on the right foot.

We have that Friday feeling,

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PS - Today's tailgate treat is perfect to combat that cold front tackling the majority of the country. APPLE CIDER FIREBALL SANGRIA

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NFL (National Football League)

Today is your lucky day if you’re a fan of the video game Fortnite and the NFL. The two brands with passionate followers are joining forces with NFL “outfits” available for purchase for male and female figures on the game starting today. GQ GAMING

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Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade missed a game this week for a personal reason and yesterday it was revealed why. Wade and his wife, actress Gabrielle Union, welcomed a daughter via a surrogate. The couple has been open about their struggles with fertility. BASKETBALL BABE

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The Kansas City Chiefs (NFL) have had an incredible season thus far with an 8-1 record. But what’s most impressive is that they are 9-0 on the coin toss. WINNING WHERE IT COUNTS

Coaches’ Corner

It’s the off-season and the courting for baseball’s top free agent, Bryce Harper, has started. His agent noted, besides his on-field talents he also has great shoes and great hair. WHAT REALLY MATTERS  

What to watch

NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing) is ringing in the holidays a little early. This weekend, in the last playoff race before the grand finale, driver Brad Keselowski’s car will feature an ugly sweater paint job. Also, look out for Kevin Harvick, who was penalized for an unsanctioned change to his car and lost his guaranteed spot in next week's final race for the championship. COAL IN HIS STOCKING

If I Could Turn Back Time

As the clocks fall back this weekend, fall into great conversation with today’s weekend preview.

Is it time for happy hour yet?

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PS: Today's Tailgate Treat features a timeless classic - cheese. QUESO PLEASE

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New York City Marathon

The New York City Marathon is Sunday morning and 50,000 runners are carbing up right now to run the streets of New York. It wasn’t until the mid-70s that they allowed women to run in the race. The then-governing body used “science” to keep women off the starting line by stating that running more than a few miles caused infertility. Catch that and more interesting facts about the marathon in our 5 things to know. NOW YOU KNOW

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UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) fighter Derrick Lewis is stepping into the octagon on Saturday for the heavyweight championship at Madison Square Garden. If he wins, fans in Texas will be stepping into some free chicken at Popeyes. And if Lewis wins, Popeyes will give him free chicken for life. FIGHTING FOR FOWL

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For the first time this season, the College Football Playoff rankings have been released. These numbers determine which teams make it into the playoffs with a chance for a national championship. And frankly the rankings are one of the only things college football fans will talk about from here until December. Alabama (ranked #1) plays LSU (#3 – Louisiana State University) on Saturday. It’s such a big game that the crew from ESPN’s College Gameday will be there too. BATTLE IN THE BAYOU

Coaches’ corner

Basketball legend Michael Jordan usually avoids the spotlight but made a rare appearance to discuss who is the greatest of all time. Everyone was excited as Jordan seemed to allude to a matchup with LeBron James, but instead he discussed the Sunday night face-off between the Green Bay Packers’ Aaron Rodgers (NFL – National Football League) and the New England Patriots’ Tom Brady. WHAT A TEASE

The Perfect Combination

Sports and the weekend go together like peanut butter and jelly.

Get your jam on,

The Last Night’s Game Team

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MLB (Major League Baseball)

Ask the experts. The Los Angeles Dodgers are down 0-2 to the Boston Red Sox as the best-of-seven World Series heads to Los Angeles. Forget asking the experts who is going to win, MLB.com asked some pint-sized “experts” who they predict will win. Keep in mind, the Dodgers haven’t won a World Series since 1988 when it’s likely these kids’ parents were born. KIDS SAY THE DARNDEST THINGS

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Last year’s fashion MVP Russell Westbrook of the Oklahoma City Thunder (NBA – National Basketball Association) is known for his fashion risks but his latest magazine cover may have gone a little too far. As the cover model for Homme Berlin, Westbrook dons questionable attire in front of a hilariously 80s backdrop that looks like something off of your Trapper Keeper. HOLIDAY CARD IDEAS

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The Olympics won’t be the same without her. Skier Lindsey Vonn announced that she will retire at the end of the 2018-19 season. She said it “physically doesn’t make sense anymore (to ski).” Her career is certainly nothing to be ashamed of with 82 World Cup wins, three Olympic medals and seven world championships. USA! USA!

Coaches’ corner

Mookie Betts of the Boston Red Sox is feeding America. In game one of the World Series, he stole a base triggering a Taco Bell promotion of free tacos for everyone. After his team’s game two win, with temps in Boston dipping down to freezing, someone spotted a late night good Samaritan handing out hot food trays to the homeless outside of the Boston Public Library. A cell phone photo identified Betts, who wasn’t doing it for the fanfare but to pay it forward. GOOD GUY ALERT

What to watch

There’s football (college or pro) on TV every day for the next 26 days. You’re welcome. SCHEDULE