Good 4 U
A pearl necklace dominates the playoffs, the MVP grandma with a potty mouth and the stars are showing up for the WNBA Finals.
We get it – not everyone wants to talk sports, nor should you have to. But there’s something nice about being able to grab your seat at the table and join in and then watch the jaws drop as they admire your brilliance.
You bad*ss you,
The Last Night’s Game Team
WNBA (Women’s National Basketball Association)
The WNBA Finals are basketball worth watching. These ladies are playing some seriously fantastic basketball with the series tied up 1-1 between the Chicago Sky and Phoenix Mercury. During the last game in Phoenix, the teams had star-studded courtside support from the Phoenix Suns (NBA - National Basketball Association), including Devin Booker (Mr. Kendall Jenner) and Chris Paul. The series heads back to Chicago tonight where they’ll play in front of a sold-out crowd. BRING IT ON
Overtime
Joc Pederson has been having a stellar postseason, and it's all thanks to his pearl necklace. Yes, the Atlanta Braves (MLB - Major League Baseball) outfielder has been wearing a pearl necklace during the games. Why? He hasn't given a straight answer, but his latest answer of "he's a bad b—" is good enough for us. The Braves will take on the Los Angeles Dodgers in the next round of the playoffs Saturday night. YOU SO FANCY
Sideline stat
The life of an NFL (National Football League) quarterback isn't all touchdowns and celebrations. It involves beatdowns and direct hits. Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow suffered a throat contusion last week and is on voice rest to prepare for this weekend's game. The good news is the Bengals are playing the 0-5 Detroit Lions this weekend. ADELE <--> JOE BURROW
Coaches’ corner
The MVP of the opening week of the NHL (National Hockey League) season is the reigning MVP, Connor McDavid's grandma, who was caught on camera on opening night saying "oh sh*t" after he missed a shot in overtime. GRANDMA GOT YOUR BACK
What to watch
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson gifts the high school football teams his brand-new Under Armour Project Rock gear at his two alma maters, and the video is priceless. YOU DA MAN
Ain’t It Funny?
Danica Patrick’s checking off her bucket list, drunk postgame press conferences and grown men do cry.
Waking up on a Monday morning isn’t what one might call a joyous occasion. But being able to connect with someone important in your life over the common topic of sports is.
Ranks right up there with the excitement over coffee,
The Last Night’s Game Team
Boston Marathon
Former race car driver Danica Patrick is checking off "the one thing on her bucket list" today. She's running the Boston Marathon along with 20,000 of her closest fit friends this morning. Did you know that a unicorn is the symbol of the marathon? UNLIKE ANY OTHER
Overtime
Sometimes a post-work happy hour goes a little too far, and that was the case for Max Scherzer. The Los Angeles Dodgers (MLB – Major League Baseball) pitcher celebrated their playoff win with locker room champagne. Then he arrived at his postgame interview shirtless and tipsy. How'd everyone know? After hearing an echo in his headset, Scherzer said, "You gotta get rid of this echo," adding, "can't talk. I'm drunk, whatever." Hopefully, he has recovered as he's scheduled to pitch tonight in game three. BEEN THERE
Sideline stat
Heading into Saturday, Alabama’s decorated head coach Nick Saban had never lost a game to a former assistant. That is until he played former coach Jimbo Fisher. Fisher said ahead of the Alabama game that he would "kick his (Saban's) *#&," to which Saban laughed. Well, Fisher had the last laugh after his Texas A&M Aggies beat No. 1 Alabama. IN YOUR FACE
Coaches’ corner
The Detroit Lions (NFL - National Football League) have had some heartbreaking late-game losses this season, and their coach is taking it personally. Head coach Dan Campbell, who some might consider the ultimate football guy, broke into tears in his postgame press conference yesterday following his loss to the Minnesota Vikings. GROWN MEN CRY
What to watch
The sweet father-son moment between Tom Brady (NFL) and his son Jack after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers win over the Miami Dolphins. LIVING IN THE MOMENT
In It To Win It
The NFL is London bound, why they’re saying “butter my popcorn” in Arkansas and the homecoming that was ruined.
Not that being good at small talk is a competition. But if it were, you’d be a gold medalist.
You make it look so easy,
The Last Night’s Game Team
PS – Thanks to those of you who caught our MLB wild card error on Wednesday. While the Yankees fans were happy with us, the Red Sox fans, not so much.
NFL (National Football League)
A major export from the US this weekend is American football players as the Atlanta Falcons and New York Jets head to London to play the first international NFL game in two years. Both teams are 1-3, so it’s bound to be a barn burner. SAY HI TO TED LASSO FOR US
Overtime
To start the season, the Chicago Bears (NFL – National Football League) quarterback situation has been more unstable than former QB Jay Cutler’s love life. This week, the team finally named rookie Justin Fields their starting quarterback. To celebrate, he watched game film while sending his parents out on the town to party it up for him. PROUD PARENTS
Sideline stat
The Las Vegas Aces ruined the homecoming party for the Phoenix Mercury in game four of the WNBA (Women’s National Basketball Association) playoffs. The two will take the court again tonight for a decisive game five in Las Vegas. The winner will meet the Chicago Sky, led by super mom and hometown hero Candace Parker in the finals. WINNER TAKES ALL
Coaches’ corner
Last week, Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin may have jinxed his team telling fans to “get your popcorn ready” (for a great matchup) against Alabama - a game they lost 42-21. This week Ole Miss is having a little fun at Kiffin’s expense, offering free popcorn to the first 5,000 fans. BUT WILL THERE BE BUTTER?
What to watch
18 former NBA players, including Terrence Williams and Glenn “Big Baby” Davis were charged in a $4 million health insurance fraud scheme. GETTING PAID (ILLEGALLY)