An Epic Weekend Is On Deck
Master the Masters, something’s fishy in Nashville and golf clap for Natty Ice.
We don’t throw the word epic around often but between playoffs, the Masters and the premiere of the final season of Game of Thrones, it’s going to be an epic weekend.
Stock up the wine fridge,
The Last Night’s Game Team
PGA (PROFESSIONAL GOLFERS ASSOCIATION)
Natural Light is showing off its classy side, giving away a year’s worth of beer for every birdie made during the Masters on Sunday. All you have to do is use #sweepstakes or #BirdieLight on Twitter and you’re entered to win. And in case you’re not into golf speak, a birdie is one shot under par. Ex. – On a par 3, it would take two shots to get the ball in the hole for a birdie. NATTY LIGHT = YOUTHFUL INDISCRETIONS
If all the business deals happen on the golf course, then you better step up your game and read our 5 Things Even Golfers Don’t Know About The Masters. MASTERING THE MASTERS
OVERTIME
When you win as many Super Bowls as Tom Brady, challenges arise. They might include high expectations from fans or the fact that you might run out of fingers for your Super Bowl rings. Another unforeseen problem? Confetti still in your helmet two months later. Brady posted a video yesterday of him pulling Super Bowl confetti out of his helmet before practice. WE’RE JUST HAPPY TO FIND $5 IN OUR COAT POCKET
SIDELINE STAT
The Baltimore Orioles’ (MLB – Major League Baseball) Chris Davis is in need of a serious slump buster. He’s making baseball history for all the wrong reasons. The poor guy hasn’t had a hit since September 14, 2018. To make the pressure even worse, local Baltimore establishments are offering free food and drinks whenever he does get a hit. (He’s 0-53 but it has to happen at some point, right)? HITS FOR HOT DOGS
COACHES' CORNER
The NBA (National Basketball Association) playoffs tipoff on Saturday (Golden State Warriors are the favorite to win it all). But the NHL (National Hockey League) playoffs are in full swing, and something’s fishy with the Nashville Predators. It’s an odd tradition (although aren’t most traditions odd)? for Preds fans to throw catfish on the ice. PETA isn’t having it and wants any fan who flings a fish to be banned from the arena for life and receive a $5,000 fine. They handed out free catfish squeeze balls featuring the message "Respect Animals" at Wednesday’s game. SMART MOVE - SQUEEZE BALLS WILL PROBABLY FLY FURTHER
WHAT TO WATCH
The biggest TV event on Sunday isn’t the final round of the Masters, but the start of the final season of the Game of Thrones. If fantasy sports aren’t your thing, you can join this GoT fantasy league. Yes, there’s a draft and everything. DRAFTING DRAGONS
Sounding Off
Final Four = wedding drama, Dolly Parton will be going fast this weekend and why BYOMI (Bring Your Own Musical Instrument) is a thing.
The real sports stories you’ll want to talk about this weekend.
Hello Dolly,
The Last Night’s Game Team
College Basketball
The final four teams playing for the college basketball national championship are taking the court this weekend, with the women playing today and the men tomorrow. Many of the teams arrived earlier this week but this time the men’s team from Michigan State hopped on their flight without a few important people. They left behind the band and the cheerleaders. The extra seats on the team’s charter flight were filled with donors and other VIPs so the people in charge of the fanfare were forced to take a bus. WE’VE GOT SPIRIT, HOW ‘BOUT YOU?
Overtime
It’s frowned upon, and even considered bad luck, to have a pink NASCAR race car but no one has ever had an opportunity like this one. There's no way you'll miss Tyler Reddick’s car in the NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing) Xfinity Series as it’s pink with Dolly Parton’s face on the hood. It also features her signature butterfly along with logos for Parton-owned businesses. COAT OF MANY COLORS
Sideline stat
Always wanted to play your accordion in a professional setting? Well, now you can. The Florida Marlins (MLB - Major League Baseball) are encouraging fans to bring their own musical instruments to games. Fans can sit in the designated “Comunidad 305” section with other musicians. In case you’re wondering kazoos, vuvuzelas, thundersticks, air horns and whistles are not allowed because that would be annoying. WHAT COULD GO WRONG?
Coaches’ corner
University of Virginia’s Kyle Guy was forced to take down his wedding registry by the NCAA (governing body for college sports) for fear it might break their rules. Guy has been a critical part of the team’s run for the college basketball national championship and a news source posted the couple’s registry, encouraging fans to support the soon-to-be husband and wife. The NCAA received word of it and put the kibosh on the potential bridegroom bounty. WEDDING CRASHERS
What to watch
The women’s national championship game is on Sunday and will feature the winners of Oregon vs. Baylor and UConn vs. Notre Dame. The men’s game will be on Monday, pitting the winners of Virginia vs. Auburn and Michigan State vs. Texas Tech against each other. BRING IT ON
On Your Marks, Get Set
No one’s perfect (bracket), athletes with “Moves Like Jagger” and a dumb prank = suspension.
Dash into the weekend and into making new friends with your newfound sports knowledge.
Hurry into happy hour,
The Last Night’s Game Team
College Basketball
Games resumed last night in the Sweet 16 and the Purdue Boilermakers are headed back to the Elite Eight for the first time in 19 years. They upset the favored Tennessee Volunteers and with that loss, the last perfect bracket in the country is no longer. THAT’S ALL FOLKS
Men’s and women’s Sweet 16 and Elite Eight games continue this weekend. HOW TO WATCH
Overtime
All good things come to an end and the saying rings true for the Caroline Hurricanes (NHL – National Hockey League) victory celebrations. The team has orchestrated outlandish celebrations including an elaborate game of duck, duck, goose and a March Madness slam dunk celebration complete with a hoop on the ice. The celebration has created a buzz around the team but they’re now focusing on the playoffs, which start in April. NO ENCORE
Sideline stat
Yesterday was a day to celebrate - Opening Day in Major League Baseball (MLB). But it was a day of sadness for a Phoenix area spring training mecca. Don and Charlie’s Restaurant, known for their incredible collection of autographed baseballs, was robbed. The thieves made off with 34 baseballs worth $600,000. PRICEY POSSESSIONS
coaches’ corner
Golden State Warriors’ Jordan Bell (NBA – National Basketball Association) thought it would be funny to charge incidentals to his coach’s room in the team hotel but no one was laughing. Bell was suspended for one game for his antics. This isn't the first time he's done this but apparently the $15 candle from this incident was the straw that broke the camel's back. WHAT’S MY AGE AGAIN?
What to watch
Don’t quit your day job. Indianapolis Colts (NFL - National Football League) quarterback Andrew Luck and Los Angeles Angels (MLB) outfielder Mike Trout (who recently signed the biggest contract in North American sports) break out the moves in a 70s-style dance off to promote a new sports drink. OH MY DISCO