We Don't Talk About Bruno

Talking about politics, religion, or COVD could spark a firey conversation that no one wants to have. Sports are an easy foray into something not so controversial like food or guys with long hair (see below).

Good enough,
The Last Night's Game Team

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NFL (NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE)

Expect the unexpected. Every game this weekend came down to the last play in what could've been the best weekend in the NFL in decades. Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers are out, but Patrick Mahomes and second-year quarterback Joe Burrow are in. The four remaining teams will play next Sunday for a spot in the Super Bowl. ON THE EDGE OF OUR SEATS

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SHORT AND SWEET

• Sports Illustrated will only allow "brands who are helping drive gender equality forward" to run ads in the annual Swimsuit Edition.

• Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers are out of the playoffs. There are so many questions for the off-season, like will he play for the Packers next year, or will he finally cut his hair?

• Move over beer; cryptocurrency is buying up Super Bowl ad time.

• Three American women are in the quarterfinals at the Australian Open, but it's who isn't there that's garnering attention.

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BEFORE WE GO

Minor league hockey team, the Hershey Bears, put their annual "Teddy Bear Toss" on hold during the pandemic, but fans showed up in a big way this year in its' 20th year. Collecting 52,341 animals on Saturday, the team shattered their previous record of 45,650 toys, set in 2019, and set a new world record. Over 50 volunteers bagged up the stuffed animals thrown on the ice to give to 25 local charities. SPREADING CHEER

SO MUCH GOODNESS

Have you joined us for Water Me Wednesday on Instagram? Every Wednesday we sit down with our fun and brilliant friends to up our IQ and give you something to talk about. Check out this week's interview with the queen of candy, Melissa, co-founder of Mollycoddled Hash Slinger. BRILLIANCE

LOVE TO SEE IT

Finding love on TV is a sport, and Clayton Echard is about to find out as his season as "The Bachelor" continues tonight. Pick your bracket before tonight's episode. ROSE-COLORED GLASSES

What You Waiting For?

Life is short. Take a chance.

You're worth it,
The Last Night's Game Team

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NFL (National Football League)

We're diving headfirst into the second week of the NFL playoffs, and the story everyone is talking about is Tom Brady. Why? Well, not necessarily for his on-the-field play, but at 44, he is older than the remaining NFC (National Football Conference - one of the two NFL conferences) coaches that he could face in the postseason.

There are two games on Saturday and two on Sunday, so there will be plenty of football for your weekend..

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Short and Sweet

• The NFL released the trailer of the Super Bowl Halftime Show featuring Eminem, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige and Kendrick Lamar, and millennials everywhere danced in their desk chairs.

• The Philadelphia Eagles (NFL) head coach hopes that two kegs of beer will be enough to entice one of his star players back to the team.

• NBC, home of the Winter Olympics, will not send broadcasters to Beijing due to COVID concerns.

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Before We Go

In the world of golf, 19-year-old Akshay Bhatia claimed his first Korn Ferry title. While that's remarkable, he did it with a caddie who knows nothing about golf, his girlfriend. Presleigh Schultz, who met Bhatia on Instagram, admitted she knew nothing about golf. Typically a caddie helps the golfer navigate the course by providing tips and tricks.

PS - Korn Ferry is like the minor leagues to the PGA (Professional Golfers Association).

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Tailgate Treat

This week's easy-to-make Tailgate Treat, French Onion Soup, will warm your soul. And it's easy to make. ALL THE GOODNESS

PS: Want to submit a recipe? EMAIL US

This Is Next Level

Whether or not "new year, new you" is your mantra, we narrowed down five of the best gameday athlete rituals that you should consider incorporating into your routine. TRY AT HOME

Cheers To You

This week is yours to win.

You're so good,
The Last Night's Game Team


PS: Today would've been Betty White's 100th Birthday. #BettyWhiteChallenge is trending, encouraging everyone to donate $5 to any local or national animal shelter, rescue or agency in Betty White's name. White was a huge advocate for animal-related causes.

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TENNIS

By now, you've heard about the Australian Open's men's defending champion Novak Djokovic being deported from Australia over his vaccination status ahead of the tournament that started today Australian time. But instead of focusing on the glass half empty, let's look at the positive side. The 2021 Australian Open women's champion and four-time Grand Slam champion, Naomi Osaka, made her return to tennis after taking a significant amount of time off to work on her mental health. Now she's back and better than ever, winning in the first round at the Open. YAAAS GIRL

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SHORT AND SWEET

• The Cincinnati Bengals (NFL) won their first playoff game in 31 years. The team celebrated by handing out game balls across the city.

• An errant whistle may have cost this NFL referee his job.

• Kelly Stafford, the wife of Los Angeles Rams (NFL) QB Matthew Stafford, is begging Rams fans not to sell their game tickets to their opponent's fans for tonight's game.

• The NBA (National Basketball Association) continues the tradition of playing basketball on Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a 12-game slate today. The 36-year tradition focuses on Atlanta and Memphis, the respective cities where King was born and assassinated.

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BEFORE WE GO

Yesterday was a big day for the Kelce Family. Brothers Jason and Travis were both playing in the NFL Wild Card weekend. While that sounds exciting, think about their poor mom who was trying to attend both games. She managed to fly from Jason's game in Tampa Bay to Travis's game in Kansas City, earning the title of super mom. Sadly, Jason's Eagles lost so for better or for worse, she won't have to do this again next weekend. FREQUENT FLIER MILES

SO MUCH GOODNESS

Have you joined us for Water Me Wednesday on Instagram? Every Wednesday we sit down with our fun and brilliant friends to up our IQ and give you something to talk about. Check out this week's interview with Katilyn from Bach Bracket. BRILLIANCE

BOSS LADY

Successful, powerful and making it happen - here's our list of athlete wives who bring home the bacon. SMART AND TALENTED