Running Up That Hill
Warriors win it all, a crustacean tribute, girls > boys when it comes to the diamond and this week's Tailgate Treat.
You've made it. Well done.
Enjoy your weekend,
The Last Night's Game Team
PS: Father's Day is Sunday, so hustle out to buy cards about flatulence, grilling and cars.
NBA (National Basketball Association)
The Golden State Warriors have done it again. Last night they won their fourth NBA Championship in eight seasons by ousting the Boston Celtics in game six. Steph Curry was the unanimous winner of the NBA Finals MVP. This is the first time he's ever won this award. ROUND OF APPLAUSE
Short and Sweet
WNBA (Women's National Basketball Association) star Sue Bird announces that this season, her 21st, will be her last.
FIFA (soccer) announced the 16 host cities for 2026 World Cup matches, which will be played across North America.
Game two of the Stanley Cup Finals (NHL - National Hockey League) is tomorrow. The big question isn't who will win but if the Avalanche fans will sing Blink-182's "All The Small Things."
The U.S Open (Golf) is in Boston, and Rory McIlroy's "Lobstah" shoes show the locals the love.
Before We Go
The College Baseball World Series starts today in Omaha. After soaring ratings for the College Softball World Series, the men have some big shoes to fill. The women's tourney beat the men's in TV ratings last year. A few notable stories include Notre Dame's upsetting favorite Tennessee to advance to its first World Series in 20 years. Anthem singer Zach Collier flashed the "horns down" gesture (a derogatory sign to Texas), and it cost him the chance to sing the national anthem at the World Series. PLAY BALL
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Coming In Hot
So much drama in the LIV, Tom Brady’s orange hair, would you sit in these seats and this week’s Tailgate Treat?
It's all gas, no brakes headed into the weekend.
As long as 5 o'clock comes quickly,
The Last Night's Game Team
Golf
These days it seems that the golf world has more drama than an episode of "Real Housewives." Yesterday marked day one of the first tournament for the new Saudi-backed golf league, LIV. Yesterday morning the PGA also suspended all 17 PGA (Profesional Golfers Association) players participating in the LIV tournament. One of those is Dustin Johnson, who received a rumored $100M to make the jump to LIV. (Johnson's total career earnings are $72M). The future of golf is unclear as PGA players like Bryson DeChambeau are rumored to be next to jump the PGA ship to join LIV. IT'S ALL ABOUT THE BENJAMINS
Short and Sweet
Tom Brady lets kids color his hair orange to benefit a pediatric cancer foundation.
The best seats at the Canadian Open (golf) aren't for the faint of heart.
Oklahoma softball dominated the season, so it's no surprise that the women annihilated their opponent, Texas, in the Women's College World Series to win back-to-back championship titles.
The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants (MLB - Major League Baseball) make Pride Month history on Saturday.
Before We Go
Game four of the NBA Finals (National Basketball Association) is tonight in Boston, and the Boston Celtics are enjoying another night of home-court advantage. Although before game three at home, the Golden State Warriors noticed their hoop height was off during warm-ups. After measurements, the authorities determined the hoop was a few inches higher than the standard 10 feet. Was it an honest mistake or a home-court hijinx? Celtics lead the series 2-1. A GAME OF INCHES
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Game Changer
The NBA Finals – where passion, grit and talent unite to make some darn good TV. Watch for a sighting of pint-sized Deuce Tatum during game four tonight. FOR THE WIN
Tailgate Treat
If summer was served up on a plate, it would be this cherry tomato pasta. DELISH
Potential Upside
Diamonds are television's best friend, LeBron manages to overshadow the NBA Finals, French Open finals and this week's Tailgate Treat.
Head into your weekend with the glass half full mentality.
At least you have something good to talk about,
The Last Night's Game Team
Women’s College World Series
What's everyone doing this weekend? Watching the Women's College World Series (WCWS), of course. In 2021, the WCWS outperformed the Men's College World Series in viewership by 60 percent, so expectations for this year's tournament are high. The eight best schools in the country are vying for a spot in the finals on June 8. Keep an eye on Oklahoma, which has absolutely dominated the scene this year. Then there's UCLA. UCLA boasts the most national championships of any university and is home to Maya Brady, niece of quarterback Tom Brady. TALENTED
Short and Sweet
According to Forbes, LeBron James is the first active NBA (National Basketball Association) player to become a billionaire. Michael Jordan is the only NBA player to claim that title - but it was 11 years after he retired.
The whole country is cheering on Team Ukraine, which is one win away from qualifying for the World Cup (soccer). They will face Wales on Sunday. No pressure.
The No. 13-ranked golfer, newlywed Dustin Johnson, has chosen the new Saudi-backed LIV Golf league over the PGA (Professional Golfers Association). Sponsors have already parted ways with him.
The Boston Celtics beat the Golden State Warriors at home in the first game of the NBA Finals.
Before We Go
Things are heating up at the French Open (tennis) ahead of this weekend's finals. The No. 1 player in the world, Iga Swiatek (Poland), is one win away from tying the win-streak record set by Venus Williams with 35 wins. She will face off against American Coco Gauff (No. 18), who just graduated high school last week. Yesterday after her win, Gauff used her platform for good, writing "Peace. End Gun Violence." on a camera lens. The two will play on Saturday morning. RISE AND SHINE
Sunday's men's final will feature the winner of today's matches between Alexander Zverev (No. 3) - Rafael Nadal (No. 5), and Casper Rudd (No. 8) - Marin Čilić (No. 20). GAME ON
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Game Changer
The Queen's Platinum Jubliee is in full swing, and here are a few athletes she touts as her favorites. HER MAJESTY
Cheers
Hands down, these Greek Oregano Lemon Potatoes will be your new favorite side dish (or maybe it's all you'll want for dinner). DELISH