Midnights
The Sports Equinox, a laughable Olympic-worthy tattoo, the worst week ever for the Commanders and this week's Tailgate Treat
Did you stay up to listen to Taylor Swift's new album drop at midnight? Well, if you're a Texas fan, you should have. According to "The Morning Brew," since 2006, the University of Texas football team is 8–1 in games following a TSwift album drop.
Cheers to the weekend,
The Last Night's Game
Sports Are The Universe
If a full moon makes people crazy, imagine what a Sports Equinox does around here. What's a Sports Equinox? It's when all four major professional sports play on the same day - MLB (Major League Baseball), NBA (National Basketball Association), NHL (National Hockey League) and NFL (National Football League). It's a record year with four Sports Equinoxes. There was one yesterday, back-to-back days this Sunday and Monday, then another on Halloween.
According to CBS, There was a 16-year period from 1985 - 2001 without a single Sports Equinox. They have been happening more often because of the NFL's Thursday Night Football, which officially debuted in 2006. OUT OF THIS WORLD
*Side note, yes, we're also in the midst of MLS (Major League Soccer) playoffs, but they're not (yet) considered one of the big four.
Short and Sweet
The Oregon Ducks football team is known for its snazzy uniforms (thanks to Nike founder Phil Knight, an alum). This week they're debuting Breast Cancer Awareness unis as ESPN College GameDay heads to town.
Times are rough for the Washington Commanders (NFL). It appears the NFL owners have enough votes to oust team owner Dan Snyder. Then the winner of the 50/50 raffle for charity says the check from the team bounced.
Olympic medalist Jan Scherrer loses a bet with his wife, resulting in this hilarious and not-so-artistic tattoo.
Before We Go
With the 2023 Women's World Cup draw on Saturday, FIFA (the governing body of global soccer) rejects network bids for the 2023 Women's World Cup, urging them to pay "what the women's game deserves." TV TIMEOUT
Game Changer
The NBA season is here and we're helping you make basketball chatter a slam dunk. YOU'VE GOT THIS
Tailgate Treat
There's no chance you'll want to share this week's Tailgate Treat, a cookiedilla. SWEET TREAT
Let's Get Ready To Rumble
No veggies and no gym is how Rory McIlroy rolls, LeBron's number is headed to the rafters - but not because of his game and this week's Tailgate Treat.
Prim and proper or poolside, sports suit every social situation.
The sweet smell of summertime success,
The Last Night's Game Team
NFL (National Football League)
Football is back, kind of. It's only the preseason, but we have three straight nights of football ahead of us. (There were games last night too). Don't expect to see many of the big players you know. Aaron Rodgers isn't playing because he thinks it is pointless, and Tom Brady is out for 11 days due to personal reasons. Regardless, there will be plenty of talent on the field for football fans to get excited over. SMELLS LIKE FALL
Short and Sweet
The NBA (National Basketball Association) is retiring Bill Russell's No. 6 across the league. Players like LeBron James, who currently wear that number, will be grandfathered in.
Just when you thought Antonio Brown lost his mind, he posts this, and it's by far the funniest, most egotistical thing you'll read today.
Inspired by his daughters, retired NFL player Eli Manning joins the Gotham FC (NWSL - National Women's Soccer League) ownership group.
Ryan Reynolds revealed that his wife Blake Lively wasn't (and still isn't) too happy with him for spending $2.75M on a soccer team behind her back.
Before We Go
The PGA's (Professional Golfers Association) FedEx Playoffs begin this weekend, and you won't see players from the LIV golf league playing, but you will see a recharged Rory McIlroy. After losing in the Open Championship, McIlroy hit ctrl + alt + del, saying, "I didn't touch a club, didn't see the inside of a gym, probably didn't eat a vegetable." NOW ONLY IF WE COULD GET PAID TO DO THAT TOO
Photo: Instagram/hulkhogan
Photo: Bigstock
Game Changer
Don’t forget to fasten your prenup, these are five of the messiest divorces in sports. TAKE ME OUT TO THE COURTHOUSE
Here Comes The Sun
ESPN the Ocho is back, Pete Rose returns, if it's possible, the LIV-PGA feud is more disastrous than before and this week's Tailgate Treat.
Cheers to Paul, Ringo, John and George for giving us a tune that says exactly how we feel about a Friday.
Glad you're here,
The Last Night's Game Team
PS: In case that didn't make sense, the guys are the members of the Beatles who sang "Here Comes The Sun."
ESPN8: The Ocho
Today is the day that all of the seldom seen sports of the world get their day in the sun. Inspired by the Ben Stiller and Vince Vaughn flick "Dodgeball" The Movie," ESPN8: The Ocho takes over ESPN2 for 24 hours and features some of the world's most outrageous sporting events. This year, you can expect to see some sports you've heard of, such as axe throwing, Wiffle ball and, of course, dodgeball. The day also features new contests like slippery stairs, Pogopalooza and the air guitar championships. CALLING PATCHES O'HOULIHAN
Short and Sweet
Brittney Griner's (WNBA - Women's National Basketball Association) conviction may be the first step toward her return to the U.S.
On Sunday, Pete Rose, 81, will make his first appearance in Philadelphia since he was banned from baseball (MLB - Major League Baseball) in 1989 for betting on games.
Aaron Rodgers (NFL - National Football League) admitted to drinking psychoactive tea containing the hallucinogenic drug DMT.
The hot mess that is professional golf; first, the lawsuit, then the Phil Mickelson suspension, and now LIV's Bryson DeChambeau is comparing both LIV and the PGA (Professional Golfers Association) to pizza.
Before We Go
The Muirfield Golf Club in Scotland is hosting the Women's British Open this weekend, but the 130-year-old club wasn't always a fan of the ladies. They did not allow women to be members until 2017. The best female golfers like Jessica Korda will hit the links for their share of $7.3M in prize money. Although Korda's suitcase never made it to Scotland. Family members and fellow golfers have literally been covering her buns by loaning her clothes to compete. A GOOD SPORT
Photo: Unsplash
Photo: Unsplash
Game Changer
We're partnering with the "I Hate Green Beans" podcast for this season's Bachelorette Bracket. Fill out your bracket and join us as we watch two Bachelorettes, Gabby Windey and Rachel Recchia, battle it out. (Or is it more like BFFs helping each other find Mr. Right)? SMELLS LIKE ROSES
Tailgate Treat
Since summer shows no signs of slowing down, let's celebrate with some Frosted Watermelon Rosemary Frosé. CHEERS