Weekend Preview - Fastest Weekend In Sports, Florida Is Sports Crazy + Cheers To Milk
We see you three-day weekend.
Exactly what you need to join in on the chatter poolside this weekend.
Formula 1
Monaco Grand Prix: Start your Sunday off with the Monaco Grand Prix, an iconic Formula 1 race known for its stunning views, celebrity sightings and challenging track that winds through the streets of Monaco. While Kris Kardashian, Justin Bieber and Cristiano Ronaldo won't be behind the wheel (but watching it from the pits), keep an eye out for the F1 leader, Max Verstappen, as he aims to secure another victory. The seven-time world champion, Lewis Hamilton, currently in fourth place, will also be a driver to watch.
Indy 500
Following the Monaco Grand Prix, the Indianapolis 500 takes center stage. Despite a crash during a practice round, Katherine Legge remains the sole female driver competing this year, representing David Letterman's racing team. One unique tradition of the Indy 500 is the milk celebration at the end of the race. Drivers can choose between whole milk, 2% milk, skim milk, or indicate no preference. This year, 28 drivers opted for whole milk, three for 2% and two for skim milk. Look out for actor Adam Driver waving the green flag, and enjoy Jewel's rendition of the national anthem.
Nascar (National Association for stock car auto racing)
On Sunday, buckle up for the Coca-Cola 600, the longest race on NASCAR's schedule, spanning 600 miles. This endurance race is a true test of the drivers' skill, strategy, and stamina.
The French Open
The prestigious French Open commences on Sunday, but this year, it will be without the presence of the 14-time champion, Rafael Nadal. As the tournament unfolds, we can expect fierce competition and exciting matches on the tennis courts.
NBA (National Basketball Association) Playoffs
The Denver Nuggets are eagerly awaiting their opponent in the NBA Finals, while the Miami Heat faced an unexpected setback. After initially leading 3-0 in the series against the Boston Celtics, the Heat now find themselves in a thrilling Game 6 situation. Saturday night's game is sure to be an intense battle, with Miami looking to avoid becoming the first team in NBA playoffs history to lose a series after leading 3-0.
Stanley Cup Playoffs
In the NHL (National Hockey League) Western Conference Finals, the Dallas Stars staved off elimination with an overtime victory against the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 4. Meanwhile, the Florida Panthers have already secured their spot in the Stanley Cup Finals. The hockey world eagerly awaits to see which team will join the Panthers in the ultimate showdown.
As we roll into Memorial Day weekend, sports enthusiasts have much to look forward to. Don't forget to tune in to the Sports Curious Podcast for more in-depth coverage, and visit lastnightsgame.com for our weekly newsletter. Have a fantastic weekend, and join us again on Monday for our Monday Minute.
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Tailgate treat
What's a derby party without a mint julep? Enjoy toasting the ponies with this week's Tailgate Treat, mint juleps. CHEERS
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GAME CHANGER
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Weekend Preview - The Brady Bunch, Ryan Reynolds Is Out + XFL Championships
Weekend, here we come.
We're about to get wild with the weekend's lineup.
XFL
First up, the XFL Championship is on Saturday! We've got the Arlington Renegades taking on the DC Defenders, and we can't wait to see who comes out on top.
Let's start with the XFL Championship game happening on Saturday between the Arlington Renegades and the DC Defenders. This is the first season of the XFL under the new ownership of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and his ex-wife, Dany Garcia. The Renegades may have a losing record, but they've made it to the postseason, with former Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops leading them on the sidelines. Meanwhile, DC has been dominating the XFL this season, losing only one game in the regular season and continuing their reign in the postseason. It's sure to be an exciting game.
NFL (National Football League)
Next up, the NFL released its 2023-24 season schedule, and it's taking over your holidays. This season includes three games on Thanksgiving, a game on Black Friday, a full slate on Christmas Eve, three on Christmas Day and even a game on New Year's Eve. Plus, games are happening internationally as well.
NBA (National Basketball Association)
Moving on to the NBA playoffs, the Warriors and the Lakers will face off in game six on Friday night. This is a highly anticipated match-up between two basketball greats, Steph Curry and LeBron James. Finally, on Sunday, the Philadelphia 76ers and the Boston Celtics will meet for game seven, with the winner advancing to the next round. This will surely be an intense and exciting game between two historic NBA franchises.
The bid for the Ottawa Senators
The Stanley Cup playoffs are also happening, and while Ryan Reynolds' has withdrawn his bid for the Ottawa Senators, Snoop Dogg and The Weeknd are still in the running for team ownership. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting development.
The multi-sport Brady family
Finally, college softball fans should mark their calendars for Selection Sunday, which is happening this weekend. Watch for Maya Brady, who won the Pac-12 Softball Player of the Year award while playing for the No. 2 ranked UCLA Bruins. As Tom Brady's niece, she certainly has some athletic genes in her family.
For more information on these events and updates throughout the weekend, head over to lastnightsgame.com or tune into the Sports Curious podcast every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. We hope you have a fantastic weekend filled with all your favorite sports.
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Tailgate treat
What's a derby party without a mint julep? Enjoy toasting the ponies with this week's Tailgate Treat, mint juleps. CHEERS
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GAME CHANGER
Did you know that you can catch our podcast on YouTube now? Check out this week's podcast about the Kentucky Derby. THE MORE YOU KNOW
Weekend Preview - F1 + Taylor Swift, Kentucky Derby And Lakers + Warriors
The quickest way to get ready for the weekend ahead.
Welcome to the first-ever edition of Weekend Preview - more like a Fast Friday if you will. This is the only time you'll get this on video via social. Otherwise, it will be a podcast every Friday morning to get you ready for the weekend.
Kentucky Derby
The Kentucky Derby is tomorrow Saturday, and the favorite is still Forte at the time of this recording. One thing to note, there will be one horse missing from the lineup, and that is Lord Miles. His trainer has been suspended after two of his horses. have died at Churchill Downs this week. Keep an eye out for Kansas City Chiefs Patrick Mahomes who will do the famous riders up. And of course, anything you need on the Kentucky Derby, make sure you check out lastnightsgame.com. We'll also have a great reel on betting on Saturday morning.
NBA (National Basketball Association)
Record ticket prices for the matchup between the Lakers and the Warriors. This cross-state rivalry is in. three of the NBA playoffs on Saturday. It's been great, it's tied one-one. People are very, very excited about this. Who should not be maybe so excited about winning a championship? Steve Kerr, because the last four NBA champions, their coaches have been fired. Kerr's the only one who's not been fired, so keep that in mind.
F1 + Taylor Swift
There are all these rumors swirling that she is dating F1 driver Fernando Alonso. Alonso is ranked third in the standings right now in the F1 season and he is leaning into it. I don't think it's probably happening, but he's leaning into it. Last week they used a bunch of Taylor Swift songs as code on the radio. He's made a couple of videos about it and it's been kind of fun to watch. The race itself, F1 race is in Miami, Max Verstappen is leading in the standings.
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Tailgate treat
What's a derby party without a mint julep? Enjoy toasting the ponies with this week's Tailgate Treat, mint juleps. CHEERS
Photo: Unsplash
GAME CHANGER
Did you know that you can catch our podcast on YouTube now? Check out this week's podcast about the Kentucky Derby. THE MORE YOU KNOW