Hello, Monday.

It’s a new week. Let’s embrace it.

Arms wide open,
The Last Night’s Game Team

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Don’t doubt the underdog. Three top college teams unexpectedly lost to their underdog opponents over the weekend. Arkansas, Northwestern and Wisconsin all paid their under qualified opponents at least $1 million to show up for the home game and an “easy” win— only to walk away with a big, fat loss. TALK ABOUT AN EXPENSIVE MISTAKE.

OVERTIME

After a big win against the Philadelphia Eagles (the defending Super Bowl champs), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (NFL- National Football League) quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick celebrated in style. He must have lost a bet because he showed up to the postgame press conference donning aviators, big gold chains and a substantial amount of chest hair. IF YOU’VE GOT IT, FLAUNT IT?

SIDELINE STAT

Someone had to raise the bar and set a new record.  Buffalo Bills (NFL) Vontae Davis could be the first player ever to retire in the middle of the game. He played until halftime and then said "I shouldn't be out there anymore" and called it a career. On the flip side, Kenyan runner Eliud Kipchoge broke the world record for a marathon, finishing in two hours, one minute and 39 seconds. DANG, THAT’S FAST.

COACHES’ CORNER

Think back to what were you doing 18 years ago. That's when professional golfer Angela Stanford started her career. After 18 years, she finally won her first major tournament this weekend. Stanford says her win was inspired by her mother, who is battling a second round of breast cancer. PLEASE PASS THE TISSUES.

Starting Strong

Step into this new week feeling strong and ready to talk sports.

We're here to pump you up,
The Last Night's Game Team

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TENNIS

An emotional rollercoaster. That's how we'd describe the end of U.S. Open tournament. History was made when 20-year-old Naomi Osaka became the first Japanese player to win a major title, beating her idol Serena Williams. However, her achievement was overshadowed by massive controversy between Williams and the referee. He made some calls that many are calling sexist. WATCH THEM DUKE IT OUT

OVERTIME

Talk about a night to remember. Most teenage girls would be elated to be crowned homecoming queen, but not Kaylee Foster. After she was crowned the homecoming queen at her high school in Mississippi, the kicker ditched her crown and made the game-winning field goal in overtime to secure her football team’s victory. NOW THAT’S A NIGHT CAP

SIDELINE STAT

The last time the University of Kansas Jayhawks won an away game, iPads weren't even around. The team won their first away game in nine years this weekend. Not to be outdone, the Cleveland Browns (NFL - National Football League) snapped their 17-game losing streak by ending their game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in a tie. (You may remember the Browns are the team that hadn't won a game since Christmas Eve 2016). YES, AN NFL GAME CAN END IN A TIE

COACHES' CORNER

The controversy during Serena Williams' big match stemmed from the "no coaching" rule. According to official tennis rules, coaches can't communicate with their players at all during a match. Williams' coach did admit that he was trying to give help from the stands, but Williams claims she didn't ask for it. Now many are saying the rule should be changed to avoid future mishaps. DON'T CALL HER A CHEATER

WHAT TO WATCH

During tonight's New York Jets (NFL) game, rookie Sam Darnold will become the youngest quarterback to start a season opener in over 50 years. The 21-year-old quarterback will be hoping to lead his team to a victory over the Detroit Lions. START 'EM YOUNG

Kick Your Feet Up

Happy Labor Day! Time for a little poolside sports talk.

Cheers to a day of relaxation,
The Last Night's Game Team

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TENNIS

Is that even legal? Roger Federer hit a crazy, game-winning shot against Nick Kyrgios this weekend that had many people saying, "Wait, what??" But evidently it counts, and he's now heading to the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open. Joining him are defending U.S. Open champions Rafael Nadal (men's bracket), Sloane Stephens (women's) and crowd favorite Serena Williams. SEE THE IMPRESSIVE SHOT.

OVERTIME

It was a special weekend for Maryland (college football) as they honored the life of Jordan McNair, a teammate who died of heatstroke during practice this summer. For their first offensive play, the team lined up with just 10 players (instead of the usual 11) to respect his memory. As the cherry on top, Maryland ended up beating Texas in that game - an unexpected upset. NO, WE'RE NOT CRYING...

SIDELINE STAT

Would you trust Kanye West with your NFL (National Football League) bracket? If so, you better have the Chicago Bears winning the Super Bowl. He praised his home team after they shockingly acquired top defensive player Khalil Mack in a trade from the Oakland Raiders. To sweeten the deal, the Bears set Mack up with a record-setting, six-year, $141 million extension. CHUMP CHANGE.

COACHES' CORNER

Alabama, the defending college football national champion, blew Louisville out of the water on Saturday, but oddly enough, Alabama coach Nick Saban was still a real grumpy old man after the win. In a postgame press conference, he snapped at an ESPN reporter who asked a pretty standard question about his quarterbacks. Even with his panties in a bunch, it was reported that he later apologized. TAKE IT EASY, MAN.