More Coffee, Please

Time to catch up on the latest sports news while chugging that third (fourth? fifth?) cup of coffee.

The more caffeine the better,
The Last Night’s Game Team

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PGA (Professional Golfers Association)

Eye of the Tiger. This weekend, Tiger Woods won a PGA tournament for the first time in more than five years. Even though he did not win the overall FedExCup Championship (Justin Rose clinched that victory and the $10 million prize), this is a big comeback for 42-year-old Woods, who has undergone several back surgeries in the past few years. CELEBRATE THE LITTLE VICTORIES

OVERTIME

Performer. President. Pitcher. Kanye West keeps his career options open. The Grammy-winner made the ballpark his stage this weekend as he threw out the first pitch at the Chicago White Sox (MLB- Major League Baseball) game. West shared the pitcher’s mound with his son, Saint, who has quite an arm for a two-year-old. START ‘EM YOUNG

SIDELINE STAT

To say the odds were against the Buffalo Bills (NFL- National Football League) yesterday would be a massive understatement. The 17-point underdogs creamed the Minnesota Vikings, making it the biggest NFL upset in 23 years. (Want more? Check out our sports betting 101). DIDN’T SEE THAT COMING

COACHES’ CORNER

Is the NFL getting soft? Green Bay Packers player Clay Matthews certainly thinks so. The refs gave Matthews a penalty for being too rough while tackling the quarterback for the Washington Redskins. But many argue the tackle was routine and the league needs to lighten up. BEING SAFE OR BEING SISSIES?

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