I'm On A Roll
It’s Monday and that means it’s a new week for you to conquer the conversation by sharing a little something about sports.
It’s Monday and that means it’s a new week for you to conquer the conversation by sharing a little something about sports.
Rolls off the tongue,
The Last Night’s Game Team
Winter Olympics
If you’re ready to dominate your Monday. The U.S. Figure Skating Team picked up a bronze medal in the team skate event. Their score was boosted by Mirai Nagasu’s free skate in which she did something no American has ever done. She successfully landed a triple axel in the Olympics. What is a triple axel? 3.5 rotations in the air. No big deal.
Because breakfast beers are perfectly acceptable at the Olympics. Red Gerard, 17, became the first American to win a gold medal in the Winter Olympics. Before the competition, he received early morning Snapchat videos from his family shotgunning beers on the way to watch him compete for gold. Too bad he’s not old enough to join them.
When there are never enough spirit fingers in your day. Overshadowing the athletes themselves are the North Korean cheerleaders. This handpicked crew of young women has more spirit than a remake of “Bring It On.” Their dances and cheers were on display at the Korea - Switzerland hockey game, where the joint Korean team was handily beaten by the Swiss team.
Overtime
The Westminster Dog Show begins today and so many people in the competition will be living out their doggie dreams including Hall of Fame NFL (National Football League) player Shannon Sharpe. He’ll be joining the long line of fantastic correspondents covering canines with names like Tickle Em Jock and Starfire’s Spank Me Hard Call Me Crazy. (Those are not names used to describe your former boyfriends, but in fact names of real dogs that have competed in the show).
Keep an eye on Sonnito, a Chihuahua that could be the first of its breed to claim the title of “best in show.”
Sideline stat
This weekend, a very emotional Paul Pierce became the 22nd player in Boston Celtics (NBA - National Basketball Association) history to have his jersey retired. Pierce wore #34 and was part of the team that brought the city of Boston a championship. (Unsure what it means to retire a jersey number? Here’s your answer).
Coaches’ corner
If you’re looking for a way to stay calm this Monday, look no further than Finnish snowboarding coach Antti Koskinen. You can find him in zen mode, knitting away while standing next to his athletes who are getting ready to take on the mountain. Who knew Grandma was a trendsetter?
In tonight’s Olympic coverage, look out for Chloe Kim, another 17-year-old American snowboarding prodigy, on her quest for gold.
I've Had The Time Of My Life
It’s unlikely you’ll be able to avoid the discussion today around your favorite commercial, the historic win and JT’s halftime performance. It's all inside.
It’s unlikely you’ll be able to avoid the discussion today around your favorite Super Bowl commercial, the historic win and JT’s halftime performance.
One for the record books,
The Last Night’s Game Team
NFL (National Football League)
When the underdog proves its critics wrong. The Philadelphia Eagles embraced their underdog role throughout the entire postseason. Last night, in what some are calling the best Super Bowl ever, they beat the mighty New England Patriots 41-33, for the franchise’s first ever Super Bowl win.
When you capitalize on the opportunity presented to you. This season’s league MVP, Patriots Tom Brady was once a backup quarterback, and now he was beat by one. Nick Foles started the season as the Eagles backup quarterback but injury to the starter forced him into the spotlight. Last night, Foles was named the Super Bowl MVP.
When there’s so much to talk about and so little time. A few other notables:
P!NK, who was battling the flu, appeared to spit out gum right before her anthem performance, but it was really a lozenge. She may be sick but she was still sassy with this great comeback for those trolling her on Twitter. Haters gonna hate.
Her husband may have lost but Mrs. Tom Brady, supermodel Gisele Bündchen, congratulated every Eagles player she saw on the way out of the stadium.
Philly native and actor/comedian Kevin Hart wasn't the MVP of the night. He was caught on camera arguing with security to let him on stage for the trophy presentation. Then on the NFL Network he dropped an F-bomb. He admitted "he had been drinking."
Overtime
Justin Timberlake’s halftime show (and his camo suit) are receiving mixed reviews, especially from Prince fans. His dance moves may have brought down the house but 13-year-old Ryan McKenna stole the show. He snapped a selfie with JT but didn’t know the words to the song to sing along and proceeded to hone in on his phone instead of the fact he was on national television. Social media of course had the best reactions.
Sideline stat
Let’s talk commercials. Companies spent $5 million for 30 seconds but which ads will lead the discussion around the water cooler this morning? Some include:
New York Giants Eli Manning and Odell Beckham Jr. in a delightful recreation of the final dance in Dirty Dancing
Danny DeVito as an M&M turned human
Amazon’s Alexa loses her voice and the stars who step in to help
Coaches’ corner
Dilly Dilly for Philly Philly! Back in August, Eagles’ Lane Johnson promised Philadelphia free beer if they won the Super Bowl and luckily for him Bud Light is on board to help him keep his promise. Here’s how to pick up your free beer at the victory parade.
Stay tuned! This week it’s going down in South Korea. Make sure to check out Wednesday’s Five Things To Know About The Winter Olympics for all the action.
Starting Off On The Right Foot
It’s Super Bowl week and sports will surely dominate the conversation over the next few days. Make the week yours by owning the conversation.
It’s Super Bowl week and sports will surely dominate the conversation over the next few days. Make the week yours by owning the conversation.
Where the magic happens,
The Last Night’s Game Team
PS – Las Vegas fans, catch us this morning at 8:15 am PST on CW as we talk Super Bowl or you can watch it live here.
NFL (National Football League)
If your work promotion isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Yesterday's NFL all-star game, the Pro Bowl, resembled a backyard pickup game with its laissez-faire attitude but the AFC (American Football Conference) still beat the NFC (National Football Conference). The winning team members each took home a $64,000 bonus and the losers cashed in at $32,000. Oddly enough, the winners of the Pro Bowl actually end up making more than the losing team in the Super Bowl.
Overtime
The Senior Bowl showcases college senior football players’ talents one last time for NFL scouts. You may have seen the big oops video of Shaquem Griffin being interviewed on the sideline instead of participating in a play on the field. What you may not know is that Griffin plays football one handed because he lost his left hand at age four. Now that’s impressive.
Sideline stat
Yesterday at the ripe old age of 36, a tearful Roger Federer won the Australian Open and his 20th Grand Slam title. Federer is the first male to win 20 Grand Slam tournaments. Serena Williams won her record 23rd at the same tournament last year.
A Grand Slam in tennis describes one of the four major tournaments - the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon and U.S. Open.
Coaches’ corner
Former UFC champion Ronda Rousey is taking her Hollywood acting career to a different level, signing a full-time contract with WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment). She made her first appearance last night at the Royal Rumble. WWE has also been in the news lately because its chariman Vince McMahon is reviving the previously defunct XFL (Xtreme Football League).
Stay tuned - Wednesday is the day you've been waiting for all year - our Super Bowl edition of Five Things To Know. Don't miss out!