You Made It
Congratulations on completing the first full work week of 2019.
Congratulations on completing the first full work week of 2019.
Bring on the weekend,
The Last Night’s Game Team
NFL (NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE)
NFL referee Sarah Thomas will make history this weekend when she calls the Los Angeles Chargers – New England Patriots playoff game. She will be the first woman to officiate a postseason game. STORMING THE SIDELINE
OVERTIME
Current minor league baseball player and former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow is engaged to former Miss Universe Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters. The two-sport athlete popped the question on his family’s farm outside of Jacksonville, FL with a 7.25 karat ring. WILL HE “TEBOW” AT THE ALTAR?
SIDELINE STAT
The NFL playoffs continue this weekend with a game for the blue hairs. Tom Brady (age 41 – New England Patriots) and Philip Rivers (age 37 – Los Angeles Chargers) are the starting quarterbacks for the game. Their combined age of 78 is the oldest ever for two starting quarterbacks in an NFL postseason game. AS LONG AS THEY CAN BE IN BED BY 8 PM
COACHES’ CORNER
Need some New Year’s resolution inspiration? Bring on the Sports Illustrated Fittest 50 – highlighting the hard working, most in shape athletes. New York Giants (NFL) rookie Saquon Barkley claimed the top spot for the men and gymnast Simone Biles took home the title for the women. Others on the list include soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo, skier Lindsey Vonn, tennis player Novak Djokovic and swimmer Katie Ledecky. THAT’S SOME TOUGH COMPETITION
Fabulous Friday
You made it to Friday of the longest short week so far this year.
You made it to Friday of the longest short week so far this year.
Here’s your reward,
The Last Night’s Game Team
PS – It may be too cold in your neck of the woods, but at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara, CA where the College Football National Championship Game will take place on Monday, it’s perfect temp for a tailgate party. So how about a Tailgate Treat? DELICIOUS DOGS
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
It appears fans have had enough of Alabama and Clemson appearing in yet another College Football National Championship Game. Ticket prices for Monday’s game have plummeted. Tickets to get in the building start at $150, compared to $1,700 last year. (FYI - Alabama played Georgia last year but the previous two years featured Clemson vs. Alabama). If you want to know more about Monday’s game check out our Five Things To Know. CHEAPER THAN DINNER AND A MOVIE
OVERTIME
If you thought your New Year’s resolutions were lofty, consider former NFL (National Football League) player Jared Allen’s goal to make the 2022 Winter Olympics. Following through on a bet to make it to the Olympics in some sport, he and a few other retired NFL players have fallen in love with curling. The team has been laser focused on their end goal so don’t be surprised if you see them in red, white and blue in 2022. WHY NOT?
SIDELINE STAT
It’s been a good year for the NFL (National Football League). After two years of falling ratings, their television ratings are up by 5% this year. Even better? Out of the top 50 shows of the year, 40 of them were NFL games. THINGS ARE LOOKING UP
COACHES’ CORNER
The NFL has never been a friend of gambling and casinos until now. With single game sports betting now legal across the U.S., the NFL has opened its arms to a casino sponsor and lots of dough. They inked a deal with Caesars Entertainment Corporation, the first ever casino partner for the league, for a rumored $30 million a year. A SIGN OF THINGS TO COME?
Wrapping Up Your Week
Serving up your weekend with a big bow.
Serving up your weekend with a big bow.
Wrapped up in engaging conversation,
The Last Night’s Game Team
PS - Meant to bring you luck in the upcoming year, black-eyed peas are the dish to dine on this New Year’s Day. TAILGATE TREAT
College Football
On Saturday, the top four teams in college football will face off for a chance to play in the national championship game on January 7. Clemson (2) will play Notre Dame (3) in the Cotton Bowl (Dallas) and Oklahoma (4) will take on Alabama (1) in the Orange Bowl (Miami).
In the Orange Bowl, Heisman Trophy winner Kyler Murray (Oklahoma) will face the Heisman runner up, Tua Tagovailoa (Alabama). Tagovailoa will certainly have extra motivation to bring home a win after the Heisman loss. CLASSIC CLASH
Overtime
We previously brought you the story of Tyler Trent, the Purdue super fan who is battling cancer. His story continues Friday at the Music City Bowl in Nashville. Purdue will play Auburn and Trent will serve as the game's honorary captain. As the cherry on top, he flew on the Indianapolis Colts’ (NFL – National Football League) private plane to the game. ON TOP OF THE WORLD
Sideline stat
Inter Milan (soccer) will be forced to play two home games behind closed doors without any fans after two separate incidents where one of their fans died and four opposing fans were stabbed. In addition, they face allegations of racist chants during a home game. BAD NEWS BEARS
Coaches’ corner
UFC 232 (Ultimate Fighting Championship) will take place on Saturday in Los Angeles after executives moved the fight from Las Vegas this week. The fighters aren’t happy with the move and there’s no telling how many fans will be in attendance to witness the two title fights since the event was moved with less than a week’s notice. CALLING AN AUDIBLE