LAST NIGHT'S GAME 10/22/21 LAST NIGHT'S GAME 10/22/21

Happy Together

Real men wear puppy t-shirts to work, F1 + NBA = love affair and a Packers player pays it forward.

Sports and great conversation go together like peanut butter and jelly or wine and popcorn.

So satisfying,
The Last Night’s Game Team

PS – Starting Monday, the newsletter will look a little different – a little less text and a shorter read but still packed with everything you need. Let us know what you think.

F1 (Formula One)

It's a big weekend in Austin, and no, we're not talking about University of Texas football. The global phenomenon of F1 will run its only race in the US on Sunday. The weekend-long festivities are a little rock and roll – with multiple concerts (21 Pilots and Billy Joel) spliced in between racing. Ramping up to the US race, F1 announced a partnership with the NBA (National Basketball Association) to start the basketball league's 75th Anniversary season. F1 released images of the first ten cars in a series that will feature custom car liveries of all 30 NBA teams. SLAM DUNK

Overtime

The Tennessee Titans (NFL - National Football League) are tackling pet homelessness this weekend. Star players Derrick Henry and Ryan Tannehill dressed for the occasion wearing t-shirts featuring a giant face of a pet that is available for adoption to a post-practice press conference. The BETTER CITIES FOR BETTER PETS campaign will help find homes for Nashville and Kansas City area pets. The Kansas City Chiefs are the Titans' opponent this weekend. PICK ME

Sideline stat

You might remember when Green Bay Packers (NFL) Aaron Jones lost his pendant containing his father's ashes during an epic four-touchdown game earlier this season. Jones thought his pendant was lost for good, but Packers head athletic trainer Bryan Engel found it on the field after the game around 1:45 am. This week, Jones gifted Engel five "Bird" scooters for his family as a token of appreciation. Since the incident, the Packers have sewn a special pocket for the pendant in Jones' jersey to ensure it stays safe on game day. KEEP IT CLOSE TO THE CHEST

Coaches’ corner

The Chinese tech giant, Tencent, pulled Boston Celtics (NBA) content after Celtics center Enes Kanter tweeted a video expressing support for Tibet. This isn't the first time Kanter has stirred up controversy around his political beliefs. FREEDOM TO TWEET

What to watch

The World Series (MLB - Major League Baseball) matchup will likely be determined this weekend, with the Houston Astros on the verge of knocking out the Boston Red Sox. (Astros lead 3-2). The Los Angeles Dodgers - Atlanta Braves series winner will take the National League spot. (The Braves lead 3-2). STEP UP TO THE PLATE

LAST NIGHT'S GAME 10/19/21 LAST NIGHT'S GAME 10/19/21

The Athletes Vying For 'Bachelorette' Michelle Young's Heart

We'll find out who is a slam dunk on Tuesday.

These athletes have played tough opponents in their sporting careers, but will they be a match for Clint Eastwood’s grandson when it comes to “Bachelorette” Michelle Young’s heart?

Go ahead, make my day,

The Last Night’s Game Team

PS – There’s a spoiler alert included in Clayton’s bio so skip that if you want to be surprised.

Bryan Witzmann

Michelle has said that her favorite restaurants are food trucks, so maybe that’s something she’ll have in common with former NFL (National Football League) player and self-described amateur chef Bryan Witzmann. Witzmann, who is 6’7” to Michelle’s 5’9,” played football in college and played for nine different NFL teams, most notably the Kansas City Chiefs. COOKING UP SOME LOVE

Clayton Echard

Will orthopedic sales rep Clayton Echard be that “confident but not cocky” dream man Michelle is looking for? The former University of Missouri football player and former freestyle rapper (wait, what?) loves spending time outdoors. And SPOILER, he is rumored to be the next “Bachelor.” PLEASE SAY HE BEATBOXES ON THE SHOW….

Olumide Onajide

Former Rutgers basketball player Olumide Onajide could be just what Michelle is looking for, the “superman to her superwoman,” as her bio says. He works as a field systems analyst, model and writes a fitness column. A MAN OF MANY TALENTS

Alec Thompson

If she’s looking for a man with heart, Alec Thompson might be it. The Special Olympics volunteer is a civil engineer living in South Carolina. (Michelle is in Minnesota). Thompson might know a thing or two about structure and discipline that a former school teacher like Michelle would appreciate as he played football during his time at the Virginia Military Institute. TEN-HUT

Joe Coleman

Will Joe Coleman be the Mr. to Michelle’s Mrs.? Both from Minneapolis, he was named Minnesota’s Mr. Basketball in high school, and she was a finalist for Minnesota’s Miss Basketball award. Rumor has it that the two may have known each other from playing college basketball. TWO WINNERS

If you haven’t already, make sure to select your picks in our Bachelorette Bracket in partnership with I Hate Green Beans. If you want a brilliant recap of the latest episode, make sure to check out Lincee and Some Guy In Austin on the “I Hate Green Beans” podcast recap episode that’s sure to have you laughing.

LAST NIGHT'S GAME 10/18/21 LAST NIGHT'S GAME 10/18/21

This Is It

The postgame tweet of the year, Aaron Rodgers owns it and beer chugging mid-game isn't only for football fans.

It’s a new week, and there’s plenty to talk about.

Make the best of it,

The Last Night’s Game Team

WNBA (WOMEN’S NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION)

In front of another sold-out crowd, the Chicago Sky claimed their first franchise WNBA championship. After the win over the Phoenix Mercury, Chicago native Candace Parker was obviously emotional. WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS

Overtime

An unranked Purdue beat No. 2 ranked Iowa at home but the win is only part of the story. Mid-game a fan threw a Purdue lineman a beer and he chugged the Bud Light on the field. Then Purdue dropped the postgame tweet of the year - “We just beat the No. 2 out of Iowa.” CLEVER ALWAYS WINS

Sideline stat

Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers (NFL – National Football League) won again in Chicago, defeating the Bears for the fifth straight time. After a touchdown, TV cameras captured Rodgers yelling “I still own you” at the Bears fans in the heat of the moment. The Packers have five games in a row after a rough start to the season. TRUTH HURTS

Coaches’ corner

“Saturday Night Live” does it again. Their spoof of the firing of Las Vegas Raiders (NFL) coach Jon Gruden over emails using homophobic, racist and misogynistic language is on point. WATCH

What to watch

The NBA (National Basketball Association) season starts tomorrow. This week's podcast will cover everything you need to know. STAY TUNED

If you haven’t already, make sure to select your picks in our Bachelorette bracket in partnership with I Hate Green Beans. If you want a brilliant recap of the latest episode, make sure to check out Lincee and Some Guy In Austin on the “I Hate Green Beans” podcast recap episode that’s sure to have you laughing.