Welcome Weekend
A new naughty name for a stadium, the best lineup we’ve seen since Beyoncé performed at Coachella and where Hollywood and sports unite.
It’s almost a three-day weekend and that is cause for celebration.
Be the toast of the town,
The Last Night’s Game Team
Golf Meets Football
Get excited because there will be a plethora of sports to go along with your social distance barbecue this Memorial Day weekend. “The Match: Champions of Charity” will no doubt be the biggest event of the weekend. The battle between Team Tiger Woods/Peyton Manning and Phil Mickelson/Tom Brady will take place on Sunday with over $10 million going to COVID relief charities. The players are having a good time with it, talking trash and starring in “Caddyshack” beer commercials. THE FIVE REASONS ‘THE MATCH’ IS MUST SEE TV
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With their contract with current sponsor Mercedes-Benz expiring next year, the New Orleans Saints (NFL – National Football League) are looking for a new sponsor for the naming rights for their home stadium. So naturally an adult website, Stripchat, put in a substantial offer. It’s not likely to fly as the Saints longtime quarterback Drew Brees and their owner Gayle Benson are very religious. STRIPCHAT SUPERDOME DOES HAVE A NICE RING TO IT
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In the wake of the success of the Michael Jordan documentary, ESPN will begin airing a documentary on Lance Armstrong which is said to not be as flattering as “Last Dance” was to Jordan. The story (or maybe exposé is the right word?) dives into the doping scandal and in the first two and a half minutes Armstrong gives us 15 curse words and four obscene hand gestures. Needless to say, the director and Armstrong did not see eye to eye on some issues. She (the director) said, “I was very clear with him that I was going to make the film that needed to be made,” which means it’s going to be juicy. RACY REPORT
Coaches’ corner
It’s not likely that the New York Yankees (MLB – Major League Baseball) are going to be holding games at their stadium anytime soon so when life gives you lemons, you turn it into lemonade served via carhop. Yankee Stadium is turning into a drive-in movie and live-music concert venue with car-side dining. Residents can still abide by state laws around social distancing and enjoy a night out. MAKING THE BEST OF IT
What to watch
The Memorial Day weekend tradition of a salute to the troops at the Coca-Cola 600 (NASCAR – National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing) will continue this Sunday but without fans. As part of the 600 miles of remembrance, each driver will proudly display the name of a fallen service member across the windshield of their car. THANK YOU
Better Days
Armed robbery ≠ social distancing, there are actual live sports this weekend and how the Jordan documentary almost didn’t make the cut.
The weekend is upon us.
Good to see you old friend,
The Last Night’s Game Team
NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing)
NASCAR returns this weekend with the “Real Heroes 400." Through a collaboration with NASCAR, FOX Sports and the teams, each driver’s name will be replaced on the car with the name of an individual healthcare worker who is currently battling COVID. Another fighter hitting the track is Ryan Newman, who was involved in a horrific, fiery crash in February at the Daytona 500. NASCAR has a full dance card this month as this is the first race of five taking place in the month of May. ROAD WARRIORS
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New York Giants cornerback DeAndre Baker and Seattle Seahawks cornerback Quinton Dunbar (NFL - National Football League) were clearly not social distancing since they’re wanted in connection to an armed robbery investigation. They were at a party and allegedly decided to rob the patrons at gunpoint. BUT THEY WERE WEARING A MASK…
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Golf will resume this weekend with PGA (Professional Golfers Association) golfers Rory McIlroy and Dustin Johnson teeing off against their colleagues Rickie Fowler and Matthew Wolff. The goal of the match is to raise money for COVID relief with team McIlroy/Johnson playing for the American Nurses Foundation and team Fowler/Wolff, the CDC Foundation. The winning team will have a chance to earn anywhere from $50,000-$500,000 per hole for all 18 holes. GOLF FOR GOOD
Coaches’ corner
Bundesliga is back. (Say that fives times fast). Yes, the German soccer league that Americans fell in love with this spring is back in action this weekend. While we’ll lose the passion and the massive signs the fans bring, Bundesliga games are known for being exciting. They regularly lead Europe in average goals per game. More goals = more excitement. The top teams to watch are Bayern Munich (best described as the German Yankees) and Borussia Dortmund. Here are some more interesting facts about the league and the schedule. A SPORTS SUBSTITUTION
WHAT TO WATCH
Don’t be sad that it’s over, smile because it happened. That’s what the world will be telling itself when the Michael Jordan documentary “Last Dance” comes to an end this Sunday. The documentary was rolled out early due to COVID and the director didn’t finish editing Sunday’s episodes until last week. SEE IT TO BELIEVE IT
Looks Like We Made It
This power couple celebrated moms in a big way, being persistent pays off for one sport and why you should now look forward to Memorial Day.
Friday never felt so good. Maybe it’s because we have our first live sporting event this weekend or because we have the perfect excuse to social distance and chill.
Either way, celebrate,
The Last Night’s Game Team
UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship)
UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) President Dana White is proof that persistence pays off. He has been determined to give the people what they want – UFC fights – and finally UFC 249 will take place on Saturday. The organization is taking extreme precautions, adhering to a 25-page safety plan. Everyone who is working on the event will be tested before they check into the host hotel. The fighters’ teams and staff will be wearing PPE (personal protection equipment) and there will be plenty of social distancing behind the scenes. One thing you can bet on? The fact that Pay-Per-View numbers are going to be through the roof with people are craving live sports content. GAME ON
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Singer Ciara and her husband Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (National Football League) celebrated military moms-to-be stationed at Fort Hood during a virtual baby shower. The couple have a special place in their hearts for the military as Ciara was born at Fort Hood and grew up on military bases - her father was a member of the armed forces. The couple are expecting a baby boy, the third child for Ciara and second for Wilson. MOTHER’S DAY SURPRISE
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Your Memorial Day weekend just became a little more exciting. The matchup of Tiger Woods and Peyton Manning vs. Phil Mickelson and Tom Brady will take place on Sunday, May 24 at Tiger’s golf course in Florida. There’s sure to be a wealth of trash talking but the players are putting their money where their mouth is, making a collective $10 million donation to COVID relief efforts. GOLF FOR GOOD
Coaches’ corner
The NFL released its schedule for the upcoming season and they’re planning on starting the season on time with a big matchup between veteran quarterbacks Drew Brees (New Orleans Saints) and Tom Brady (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) on September 13. The Las Vegas Raiders will open up their new $1.9 billion home stadium on Monday Night Football.
Instead of talking trash to their upcoming opponents, the New York Jets used their Twitter account to say nice things about them and it was glorious. KILL THEM WITH KINDNESS
What to watch
Sunday is Mother’s Day so don’t forget to say thank you to your mom, bonus mom, grandma, single dad, neighbor – whoever it is that helps makes life doable. In honor of Mother’s Day, we highlighted five stellar female athletes who are making it happen in their sport and leaving the world a better place for their children. It’s a less than five-minute listen that’ll go great with your Sunday celebrations. LISTEN