Reign Supreme
Duchess Kate embraces her new sporty role, the mass exodus of this nickname for athletes and the the Tour de Femmes.
Ahh, airport summer travel. Nothing like listening to someone in the stall next to you talk on the phone or scroll through TikTok.
Pardon the flush,
The Last Night’s Game Team
WNBA (Women’s National Basketball Association)
After a weekend of flight delays (remember, WNBA teams must fly commercial, charter plans are against the rules), the Chicago Sky has finally made it home. It will host the 2022 Commissioner's Cup Championship tomorrow. The Commissioner's Cup is an in-season competition that features 61 games throughout the regular season, with players competing for a prize pool of $500,000 and an additional $165,000 for charitable and civic organizations.
Why is this such a big deal? Members of the winning team can earn up to $30,000 per player, and those on the losing team can collect as much as $10,000 per player. The average WNBA salary for the 2020-21 season was $120,648, with the largest salary award going to Jewell Lloyd (Chicago Sky) at $231,515 a season. This is why you see players playing on teams in countries like Russia to supplement their income. (Thinking of you, BG). If you're curious, Steph Curry (Golden State Warriors) is the highest-paid player in the NBA at $53.8 million a season. WHOLE LOTTA LOOT
Short and Sweet
Eugene, Oregon, was a little hotter this weekend with American Sydney McLaughlin lighting up the Track and Field World Championships. She beat her own record at the 400m. Allyson Felix returned one week after retiring to help Team U.S.A. in the relay.
The trend of athletes dropping "AR-15" from their nicknames
Rising UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) star Paddy "The Baddy" Pimblett gave his fellow Englishmen a show at the sold-out O2 Arena this weekend. He then delivered a heartfelt speech on mental health after his friend committed suicide on Friday.
Duchess Kate is embracing her new role as patron of the Rugby Football League and Rugby Football Union after being tossed around by rugby players.
Before We Go
Yesterday marked the first day of the Tour de France Femmes – the first-ever women's Tour de France. The 144 racers on 24 teams will compete over an eight-day, eight-stage competition. Annemiek van Vleuten of Team Movistar, a 2020 Olympic gold medalist and two-time world champ, is the overwhelming favorite to take home the inaugural title. HITTING THE PEDALS
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Game Changer
We're partnering with the "I Hate Green Beans" podcast for this season's Bachelorette Bracket. Fill out your bracket and join us as we watch two Bachelorettes, Gabby Windey and Rachel Recchia, battle it out. (Or is it more like BFFs helping each other find Mr. Right)? SMELLS LIKE ROSES
Clean Slate
Had too much fun for National Tequila Day yesterday? Check out this detox smoothie recipe in our Tailgate Treats. FEELING GOOD
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Werk It
Jennifer Garner takes her role of soccer mom seriously, rules were made to be broken at Wimbledon and why the WNBA All-Star Game was a slam dunk.
We love a dose of fashion faux pas and sports on a Monday morning (or any morning for that matter), and today is no different.
Own it,
The Last Night's Game Team
Wimbledon
The Wimbledon men's final went as you might expect, with Novak Djokovic winning his seventh Wimbledon and 21st Grand Slam. Also, as expected, there were outbursts from his opponent Nick Kyrgios. In front of Prince George, who attended for the first time, Kyrgios yelled at the umpire about numerous things, including a woman in the stands who had "700 drinks." He then broke protocol by putting on a red Jordan hat for the awards ceremony, something that's a no-no. The strict Wimbledon dress code states, "Competitors must be dressed in suitable tennis attire that is almost entirely white…White does not include off-white or cream." Hopefully, the Jordan brand will pay his fine, which will surely follow. FASHION FAUX PAS
Short and Sweet
We love Jennifer Garner and Glennon Doyle wearing "official soccer mom" shirts and handing out postgame oranges at the Angel City FC game. Garner, Doyle and a whole host of A-list celebrities like Natalie Portman and Eva Longoria are owners of the NWSL (National Women's Soccer League) team.
Elena Rybakina changed her citizenship from Russian to Kazakhstan, and that change paid off as she won the Wimbledon women's singles tournament. She and Djokovic took home the same paycheck - $2.01 million.
Tony Romo outlasts all the celebrities and athletes to win the AC Champions celebrity golf tournament for the third time and in front of his biggest fans, his family.
The MLB (Major League Baseball) All-Stars list is out, and the Anaheim Angels' Shohei Ohtani will play as both a pitcher and hitter, a rare feat. The MLB All-Star Game is on Jul 19 in Los Angeles.
Before We Go
The WNBA (Women's National Basketball Association) All-Star Game in Chicago did not disappoint. A'ja Wilson's all-star team emerged victorious in a game that saw a slam dunk by Sylvia Fowles in her last all-star game. (Dunks are not commonplace in the WNBA like in the NBA). The women didn't forget about their girl Brittney Griner. After halftime, all players emerged from the locker room wearing No. 42, Griner's number. #WEAREBG
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Game Changer
We're partnering with the "I Hate Green Beans" podcast for this season's Bachelorette Bracket. Fill out your bracket and join us as we watch two Bachelorettes, Gabby Windey and Rachel Recchia, battle it out. (Or is it more like BFFs helping each other find Mr. Right)? SMELLS LIKE ROSES
Tailgate Treat
What's for dinner tonight? How about this Tailgate Treat? The ahi poke stack is a restaurant favorite that is deceivingly easy to make. DELISH
And The Home Of The Brave
The skinny on the hot dog eating contest, Tom Cruise's fast 60th bday celebration and we love this USWNT player making history.
May your day be filled with fireworks, time with friends and watching adults try to eat 77 hot dogs in 10 mins.
Do not try this at home,
The Last Night's Game Team
Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest
An American tradition unlike any other- the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest is today. Be prepared to spice up any conversation with useless hot dog knowledge like vomiting. In the hot dog eating contest, an eater who has "a Roman incident" or “reversal of fortune,” as it is so delightfully called, will be disqualified if the result of that incident touches the plate or table. After the contest, eaters can dispose of the food however they’d like, although some contests have a post-binge wait period.
The 14-time men’s champ, Joey Chestnut, will be defending his title today on crutches and in a cast as he recovers from a ruptured tendon.
There's more where that came from in this week's podcast, "The Independence Day Tradition That Makes Us Want To Puke." LISTEN OR READ MORE
Short and Sweet
Carson Pickett makes history as the first player with a limb difference to play for the USWNT (US Women's National Soccer Team). Catch her and her teammates as they take on Haiti today.
The US Open's (tennis) social media person needs a raise after they roasted a Twitter user who said tennis isn't a sport.
Major League Baseball's (MLB) Fourth of July hats are an acquired taste.
On Thursday, Simone Biles and Megan Rapinoe will receive the nation's highest civilian honor - the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Before We Go
After attending an Adele concert Friday night in London, Tom Cruise celebrated his 60th birthday at the British Grand Prix (F1 - Formula One) yesterday. Cruise was supporting his 'good friend' Lewis Hamilton. Chef Gordon Ramsay, actor Damien Lewis and other celebs watched as Hamilton finished third, with driver Carlos Sainz bringing home the win. PARTY LIKE IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY
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YUM YUM
Need ideas for your poolside party today? Find your new favorite recipes in our Tailgate Treats. YES, PLEASE
GAME CHANGER
Who did it well and who did it dirty? These are the most memorable National Anthem performances, for better or for worse. READ