Level Of Concern
Why the Peacocks are the team to watch, spousal pranks, March Madness + Ukraine relief and cheers to this week's Tailgate Treat.
March Madness and the Academy Awards are on deck this weekend and whether you're donning athleisure or your red carpet-worthy attire, make sure to bring your A-game.
Looking good,
The Last Night's Game Team
MARCH MADNESS
Another March weekend, another weekend of basketball. By the end of the weekend, we will know which teams will play in the Final Four for both the women's and the men's tournaments.
The basketball-loving Ivey Family could be one of the best stories of the weekend as the mother and son combo both hope for spots in the next round. Son Jaden is playing for the Purdue Boilermakers tonight against this tournament's Cinderella team, the Saint Peters Peacocks. His mother, Niele, is the head coach of the Notre Dame women's team that will take on NC State on Saturday morning. GOOD GENES
Short and Sweet
Could this be the best prank wives have ever played on their football-loving husbands?
In the era of Name, Image, Likeness, Adidas wants to take over college sports by signing 50,000 athletes across Division I sports.
Kobe's and Gigi Bryant's legacies will live on with Nike. Nike is donating 100% of the net proceeds yearly for Gianna's shoes.
Arkansas and Houston likely busted your bracket last night, ousting No. 1 ranked Gonzaga and Arizona.
Before We Go
The defending national champions Stanford Cardinal head coach Tara VanDerveer will donate $10 for every three-pointer made in the women's tournament. She's challenging others to match her donations, and coaches across college sports and fans have answered the call. Former college and current WNBA (Women's National Basketball Association) star Breanna Stewart is matching donations up to $20,000 to support relief to families in Ukraine. POINTS FOR (HELPING) PEOPLE
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AND THE OSCAR GOES TO...
The most celebrated sports movies that you know and love ahead of this weekend's Academy Awards. ROLLING OUT THE RED CARPET
CHEERS
A cocktail worthy of brunch, basketball or policing red carpet fashion. CROWD PLEASER
Worth A Shot
Why it was a tough weekend in the house of Joanna and Chip Gaines, the hard way to learn a lesson about spring training sunscreen and basketball for Ukraine.
Today marks a fresh start to a new week, and nothing can stop you now.
Make it yours,
The Last Night's Game Team
March Madness
The Saint Peter's Peacocks are the Cinderella story we've all been waiting for. The 15 seed team is on their way to the Sweet 16, and they're not intimidated because they've "got guys from New Jersey and New York City."
It was a tough weekend in the house of Joanna and Chip Gaines, with both the Baylor men's and women's teams losing. But it was a good day for Coach K from Duke. Longtime Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski, 75, continues his quest for a national championship in his last season as head coach as his team heads to the Sweet 16. HOW SWEET IT IS
Short and Sweet
What happens when you don't wear sunscreen on your bald head during spring training.
The US figure skater that Chinese spies targeted.
A 13-year-old driver killed six members of the University of the Southwest men's and women's golf teams.
Charles Barkley breaking down his terrible bracket is the best thing you'll see today.
How three-pointers from the Stanford Women's Basketball team benefit Ukraine
Before We Go
NFL (National Football League) fans aren't sure what to think after Cleveland Browns shining star quarterback Baker Mayfield asked for a trade, and then the Browns signed quarterback Deshaun Watson. Watson sat out last season and has 22 civil lawsuits filed against him accusing him of sexual misconduct or assault, all stemming from massage sessions. In signing with the Browns, Watson signs the highest guarantee given to an NFL player. (I.e. money he is guaranteed to receive regardless of performance or, in this case, suspension. He's still under investigation with the NFL, and there's still a risk he could miss part of the season if they choose to reprimand him. NOT A SURE BET
COMFORT FOOD
An oldie but a goodie for your March Madness festivities (or for dinner). CROWD PLEASER
BRACKETOLOGY
You might care less about March Madness, but it's undoubtedly going to be the hot topic of conversation of the next few weeks. Here's how you can level the playing field and join the conversation. (Hint: you don't have to know anything about basketball). GAME ON
Top Speed
Cinderella is alive and well in March, the F1 and NWSL season begin, the PGA threatens its golfers and this week's Tailgate Treat.
It's finally Friday. Do not pass go or collect your $200; sail into the weekend.
What you've been waiting for,
The Last Night's Game Team
MARCH MADNESS
We're one day into March Madness, and you're likely nursing a busted bracket. In the first round, the No. 2 ranked Kentucky Wildcats lost to No. 15 Saint Peter's. (If you're curious, Saint Peter's University is located in Jersey City, NJ).
In addition to the second day of men's games, the women take the court today in their first round. Something to keep in mind when watching today's games, the women play four 10-minute quarters, and the men play two twenty-minute halves. THE IDES OF MARCH
Short and Sweet
This cheerleader has the best performance of the March Madness tournament thus far.
The PGA (Professional Golfers Association) is not happy about a new well funded, Saudi-backed golf league and threatens to ban PGA golfers who participate.
Penn swimmer Lia Thomas becomes the first known transgender athlete to win Division I national championship.
TODAY, the NWSL (National Women's Soccer League) starts its preseason tournament, the Challenge Cup. Angel City FC, one of the newest teams in the league, hopes to make owners like Eva Longoria and Serena Williams proud by bringing home a title.
Before We Go
The F1 (Formula One) season starts on Sunday in Bahrain. While the cars will enter a brand new era of regulations, everyone is talking about driver Lewis Hamilton changing his name to honor his mother. Looking ahead at this season's calendar, the race in Russia is no longer and the cars will race in Miami for the first time ever. START YOUR ENGINES
ON TOP OF THE WORLD
For all things March Madness and how to level the playing field, whether that's in small talk or selecting your bracket, check out our all-inclusive March Madness Guide. KEY TO SUCCESS
DELISH
An oldie but a goodie for your March Madness festivities. CROWD PLEASER