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Golf clap for drama, a glimpse inside Aaron Rodgers' "darkness retreat," time for spring training and this week's Tailgate Treat.
This weekend in sports leads us to a golf clap for drama, with a glimpse inside Aaron Rodgers' "darkness retreat," and it's time for spring training.
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GOLF
The LIV golf league season begins today, and it's about to get even more exciting. LIV golfers can now play in the four majors*, which was off the table last season when the LIV divide happened. Big names playing in the Saudi-backed LIV have won plenty of majors, like Dustin Johnson, Brooks Koepka and Phil Mickelson. They will be able to compete against the likes of Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, who have been very outspoken against LIV. LONG DRIVE DRAMA
* There are four major golf tournaments during the golf season, affectionately called the "majors." They include The Masters, The US Open, The Open Championship and The PGA Championship.
Short and Sweet
We finally get a glimpse inside Aaron Rodgers' darkness retreat, and it led to all the jokes about an NYC apartment.
The NFL (National Football League) is following in the footsteps of the PGA with a Netflix documentary. "Quarterback" will be released this summer and features quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes, Kirk Cousins and Marcus Mariota.
Break out the sunscreen; spring training games (MLB - Major League Baseball) officially start today in Florida and Arizona. Noah Song is entering the season in an unusual situation. He received a waiver to transfer his status with the Navy from active duty to selected reserves to attempt to make the Phillies roster.
The USWNT (US Women's National Soccer Team) wins their sixth SheBelieves Cup title, and Alex Morgan breaks the USWNT record for most goals scored as a mom.
Before We Go
The second half of the NBA (National Basketball Association) season has begun. Steph Curry is hoping to return to the court following an injury. In the meantime, he's been taking in some women's basketball games with his kids.
When asked by a fifth-grade reporter, "What does women's basketball mean to you?" Curry responded, "When I was growing up, I played with a lot of young girls, we played a lot of pickup together. I love that the game is growing and getting some more exposure. I grew up watching sports, and now to drive awareness on how good the women's game is, all that stuff matters." BETTER TOGETHER
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Unpredictability
The all-stars are in SLC, two huge donations, Tiger is back and this week's Tailgate Treat.
We love starting the weekend off with good news, like Michael Jordan celebrating his 60th birthday with the largest donation to Make-A-Wish in the organization's history.
Smileworthy sports,
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Nba (National Basketball Association)
The NBA will celebrate its best at this weekend's all-star festivities in Salt Lake City. Two artists with Utah ties, Jewel and Post Malone, will be a part of the weekend's entertainment, along with Ben Affleck celebrity game introductions.
Saturday's festivities bring us the famed slam dunk contest and three-point contest, which features superstars like Jayson Tatum, Tyler Herro and Damian Lillard. Team captains LeBron James (West) and Giannis Antetokounmpo (East) will pick their teams like an old-school PE class right before the game on Sunday. ANXIETY INDUCING
Short and Sweet
Michael Jordan celebrated his 60th birthday by making a $10M donation to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Qatar is sending 10,000 mobile homes used as temporary accommodations during the 2022 World Cup to areas hit by earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.
The Pro Volleyball Federation's newly-formed REAL Pro Volleyball league already touts Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow as an investor. Now, singer Jason Derulo joins the league, launching a team in Omaha, NB.
The NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing) season kicks off this Sunday with the Daytona 500. Keep an eye on both X-Games legend Travis Pastrana and retired (now unretired) driver Jimmie Johnson as they race for the first checkered flag of the season.
Before We Go
Tiger Woods is hitting the links this weekend in the Genesis Invitational. If that sounds familiar, it's because he was on his way to a photo shoot after the tournament (and driving a Genesis) when he crashed in 2021, suffering significant leg injuries. This year he'll return to the course that made his PGA (Professional Golfers Association) Tour debut at Riviera Country Club over 30 years ago. MEMORIES
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Tailgate treat
Serving up some sweetness this weekend. DECADENT BLISS
GAME CHANGER
The XFL, owned by Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and his business partner (and ex-wife) Dany Garcia, starts tomorrow. Here's what you need to know about the new and improved league. GOLDEN
Greatest Love Of All
Holy Super Bowl, a Saudi-sponsored Women's World Cup, calling Happy Gilmore and this week's Tailgate Treat.
Do you like the Super Bowl for the commercials, halftime show, food or football? Vote on Twitter!
The great debate,
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NFL (national football League)
The Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs will face off on Super Bowl Sunday to hoist the Lombardi Trophy at the end. History will be made when, for the first time, two Black quarterbacks will start the game. Look for Chris Stapleton (anthem) and Babyface ("America the Beautiful") to get the party started, with Rihanna tackling the halftime show.
Besides a Serena Williams "Caddyshack" commercial, plan on seeing a lot of Donna Kelce on the broadcast. Her two sons, Jason and Travis Kelce, are the first brothers ever to play each other in the Super Bowl. LET'S DO THIS
Short and Sweet
At last night's NFL Honors, Damar Hamlin celebrated his medical team, Dak Prescott won the Walter Payton Award (for service), and Patrick Mahomes took home the MVP Award. If Mahomes wins the Super Bowl, it'll be the first time in 23 years the reigning MVP has done so.
Alex Morgan is unsure why FIFA is considering Saudi Arabia for a Women's World Cup (soccer) sponsorship since she would not be "supported or accepted in that country."
Happening now - the Waste Management Phoenix Open (PGA - Professional Golfers Association), known for its partying fans, has upped its prize money, and 22 of the top 25 golfers are hitting the links.
Don't miss the Puppy Bowl on Sunday featuring 122 adoptable dogs from 67 shelters and 34 states. Team Ruff and Team Fluff will play for the Lombarky Trophy.
Before We Go
Not to be overshadowed by the Super Bowl, NBA teams made some blockbuster midseason moves this week. The Brooklyn Nets are having a fire sale, trading superstars Kyrie Irving (to Dallas Mavericks with owner Mark Cuban) and Kevin Durant (to Phoenix Suns). 2017 NBA MVP Russell Westbrook is packing his bags for the fourth time in his 15-year career after the Los Angeles Lakers traded him to the Utah Jazz as part of a multi-team deal. KIND OF A BIG DEAL
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Tailgate treat
Just in time for the Super Bowl is this week's Tailgate Treat - slow cooker carnitas. FAN FAVORITE
GAME CHANGER
The food, the commercials - oh and the football...here’s everything you need for the Super Bowl in our all-inclusive guide. READ