Weekend Preview: The Wemby-Britney Spears Security Slap, Brad Pitt F1 Driver + The Wimbledon Curfew
Hello, weekend.
Photos: Instagram/wemby, britneyspears
Hello, weekend.
Wemby + Britney Spears
Let's start in Las Vegas, where the number one draft pick, the 7’4” Victor Wembanyama, will make his NBA (National Basketball Association) Summer League debut today for the San Antonio Spurs. His debut is on the heels of a story about his security guard slapping Britney Spears. Apparently, according to Wemby, he was going to a restaurant. It was chaotic. His security told him not to stop no matter what. He kept walking when someone grabbed him from behind, which happened to be Britney Spears. The security guard slapped away her hands.
Wemby said he never saw who it was until later when he realized it was Britney Spears. She said she tapped him on the shoulder and was then assaulted. So more on that story as it continues to develop, but he makes his debut at the Summer League today.
Wimbledon Curfew
In the second round, Andy Murray was playing Stefanos Tsitsipas, and their match had to be suspended because of the Wimbledon curfew. There is an 11 p.m. curfew at Wimbledon. It's out of respect for the people in the local area because Wimbledon is a neighborhood. And officials say they’re concerned about the transportation connection for people getting home safely. So that match will resume on Friday with Andy Murray up two to one.
Sports + Celebrities
Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin threw a huge white party over the weekend, and everybody who was everybody was there, including Tom Brady and Kim Kardashian. They have continued to fuel rumors that they may be a thing. But their reps deny anything between the two; both have people in common and happen to know each other. They are not dating.
It’s time for F1’s (Formula One) British Grand Prix this weekend. Look for Brad Pitt, who will shoot scenes on the racetrack for an upcoming movie.
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Weekend Preview- JJ Watt Working For CVS, Mahomes + Kelce Are Twinning And Simone Biles Is Back
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If you’re doing it right, there’s a four-day weekend in your future.
Is JJ Watt working for CVS?
Recently retired NFL (National Football League) player JJ Watt tried to prank everyone on social media by saying he got a new job at CVS. His grandma has been telling people that. He has a new job at CBS Sports, where he will be covering the NFL season. So check him out when the season starts this fall.
The Match (Golf)
We had the latest iteration of The Match, where Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs took on Steph Curry and Klay Thompson of the Golden State Warriors. Kelsey and Mahomes defied the odds and beat the basketball duo to win the matching gold Tiffany bracelets. I know that's what you thought they were in it for, right? In the eight iterations of the match, the tournament has raised $35 million for charity. If you remember, in 2018, Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson faced off, which was the first edition. And since then, they've raised $35 million for charity.
NBA (National Basketball Association) Free Agency
Today is kind of the official first day of free agency in the NBA. Teams now have the right to negotiate with players but can't sign contracts until July 6. Big names like James Harden, Draymond Green and Kyrie Irving are up for grabs. If you hang out with basketball people, this is fun to discuss.
NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing) + Chicago
And, of course, if you're in Chicago and visiting for the holiday, there is a big NASCAR race. This is their first time doing a street course in the city.
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Weekend Preview: Boys Of Summer In Omaha, Vegas The Center Of The Sports Universe + Playboy Mansion Meets Golf
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Here's what you need to know heading into Father's Day weekend.
Men’s College World Series
The boys of summer are back at the Men’s College World Series, with eight teams heading to the College World Series starting on Friday. We have TCU, Oral Roberts University or ORU, Florida, Virginia, Wake Forest, Stanford, Louisiana State or LSU, and Tennessee. The No. 1 ranked Wake Forest is known as “Rake Forest” for their ability to hit home runs. They haven't attended the College World Series since winning it in 1955. This double-elimination tournament will bring $100M in economic impact to Omaha. The LSU fans are doing their best to help that number. They are known for drinking stadiums out of beer before the games have even started.
Sports Take Over Las Vegas
Let's head to the city that never sleeps, Las Vegas. The Vegas Golden Knights (NHL – National Hockey League) will celebrate their Stanley Cup win with a parade down the strip on Saturday night. If you're headed to Vegas, heads up, it will be a party on Saturday night.
The Oakland A's, well, they are one step closer to making their move to Las Vegas. The Nevada Senate approved a $380M public funding bill. It will head to Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo and then to the 29 owners of Major League Baseball teams to be approved for that Oakland A's move.
US Open (Golf)
The US Open is happening right now. The golf tournament is taking place at the Los Angeles Country Club, one of the most exclusive country clubs in the nation. And record scores are happening. Rickie Fowler set the record for the lowest score ever on the course. Then Xander Schauffele set the record shortly after. Remember, in golf, a low score is good; a high score is terrible.
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Lastly, if you want something to talk about with your dad, head on over and listen to our Father’s Day podcast, “Athlete Dads Who Are Dad Goals,” which can be found on any of your favorite platforms or at lastnightsgame.com.
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Tailgate treat
In honor of the French Open, this week's Tailgate Treat is a simple chocolate mousse. CHEERS
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