Potential Upside
Diamonds are television's best friend, LeBron manages to overshadow the NBA Finals, French Open finals and this week's Tailgate Treat.
Head into your weekend with the glass half full mentality.
At least you have something good to talk about,
The Last Night's Game Team
Women’s College World Series
What's everyone doing this weekend? Watching the Women's College World Series (WCWS), of course. In 2021, the WCWS outperformed the Men's College World Series in viewership by 60 percent, so expectations for this year's tournament are high. The eight best schools in the country are vying for a spot in the finals on June 8. Keep an eye on Oklahoma, which has absolutely dominated the scene this year. Then there's UCLA. UCLA boasts the most national championships of any university and is home to Maya Brady, niece of quarterback Tom Brady. TALENTED
Short and Sweet
According to Forbes, LeBron James is the first active NBA (National Basketball Association) player to become a billionaire. Michael Jordan is the only NBA player to claim that title - but it was 11 years after he retired.
The whole country is cheering on Team Ukraine, which is one win away from qualifying for the World Cup (soccer). They will face Wales on Sunday. No pressure.
The No. 13-ranked golfer, newlywed Dustin Johnson, has chosen the new Saudi-backed LIV Golf league over the PGA (Professional Golfers Association). Sponsors have already parted ways with him.
The Boston Celtics beat the Golden State Warriors at home in the first game of the NBA Finals.
Before We Go
Things are heating up at the French Open (tennis) ahead of this weekend's finals. The No. 1 player in the world, Iga Swiatek (Poland), is one win away from tying the win-streak record set by Venus Williams with 35 wins. She will face off against American Coco Gauff (No. 18), who just graduated high school last week. Yesterday after her win, Gauff used her platform for good, writing "Peace. End Gun Violence." on a camera lens. The two will play on Saturday morning. RISE AND SHINE
Sunday's men's final will feature the winner of today's matches between Alexander Zverev (No. 3) - Rafael Nadal (No. 5), and Casper Rudd (No. 8) - Marin Čilić (No. 20). GAME ON
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Game Changer
The Queen's Platinum Jubliee is in full swing, and here are a few athletes she touts as her favorites. HER MAJESTY
Cheers
Hands down, these Greek Oregano Lemon Potatoes will be your new favorite side dish (or maybe it's all you'll want for dinner). DELISH
Honor And Remember
How a career change led to an Indy 500 win, another slap heard around the world & Rafael Nadal pulls out all the stops to attend the Champions League.
Today we barbeque, hit the pool and hang out with friends, but we also remember those who gave their lives protecting our country.
Thank you for your service,
The Last Night's Game Team
MLB (major league baseball)
The San Francisco Giants are making headlines but not for what they're doing on the field. The manager of the Giants, Gabe Kapler, is vowing to stay off the field during the national anthem to protest the nation's current state after the shooting in Texas. Out of respect for the meaning of Memorial Day, he said he may join his team on the field today.
Then in a tale of a high fantasy football league gone wrong, Cincinnati Reds player Tommy Pham has been suspended for slapping Giants' Joc Pederson. Pederson read text messages to reporters about how he talked smack to Pham's teammates in their fantasy football group text but then apologized. SMDH (AKA SHAKING MY D*&M HEAD)
Short and Sweet
From F1 (Formula One) driver to Indy 500 winner, Marcus Ericsson celebrated his life-changing Indy 500 win yesterday with whole milk.
At the French Open (tennis), it's an all-American quarterfinal featuring 18-year-old Coco Gauff, Jess Pegula (daughter of the Buffalo Bills owner - NFL - National Football League), Madison Keys and Sloane Stephens.
The Boston Celtics beat the Miami Heat to land a seat in the NBA (National Basketball Association) Finals against the Golden State Warriors, which start on Thursday.
Also at the French Open, due to some weird seeding, we will see two of the best, Rafael Nadal - No. 5 with 21 major wins, play Novak Djokovic - No. 1 with 20 major wins, in the quarterfinals on Tuesday.
Before We Go
The first capacity crowd Champions League Final (European soccer) since 2019 was marred by crowd issues that delayed the game by 37 minutes. The context of how it happened is still being investigated, but some fans were met with tear gas from police when trying to enter the stadium. Ultimately, the fans and celebrities in attendance like Camila Cabello, Dua Lipa, Rafael Nadal and LeBron James had a chance to see Real Madrid beat Liverpool for the illustrious title of Champions League winners. WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS
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YUM YUM
Need dinner ideas for your week ahead? Find your new favorite recipes in our Tailgate Treats. YES PLEASE
GAME CHANGER
It's that time of the year - time to be inspired by your favorite athlete's commencement speeches. GO FORTH AND CONQUER
Full-Speed Ahead
The shores of Monaco to the streets of Indy, a bum photo that fetched some serious cash and this week's Tailgate Treat.
This weekend is undoubtedly the fastest in sports.
Just in time for your three-day weekend,
The Last Night's Game Team
F1 (Formula One)
If a yacht on the ocean is calling your name this weekend, you're in the right place. The iconic F1 race in Monaco is on Sunday, and it's all about who has the biggest yacht along the race route with the most famous celebrity on board. The people-watching can be the best part of this race as there are, on average, only ten overtakes, meaning the driver in the front is likely to stay there. But the talk of the race is the photo of driver Valtteri Bottas' bare bum in the wilderness fetched $50k Euros for charity. ALL ABOARD
Short and Sweet
The Miami Heat (NBA - National Basketball Association) take an unprecedented stand for gun control during their playoff game.
We have the first NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) deal endorsing a political candidate.
The Golden State Warriors are headed to their sixth NBA finals in eight years. They will face the winner of the Boston Celtics/Miami Heat series. Boston is up 3-2 in that series.
Around 400 million people worldwide are likely to tune in Saturday to watch Liverpool and Real Madrid square off in the final of the UEFA Champions League, the world’s biggest club soccer competition.
Before We Go
After you start your Sunday morning with the F1 race in Monaco, you can then turn your attention to the Indy 500 (IndyCar) in the afternoon. Scott Dixon will be in the pole position (the best place to start the race) with the fastest time ever. Keep an eye out for actor Miles Teller (aka Rooster from "Top Gun: Maverick) to wave the green flag to start the race. Make sure you stick around to the end to see what type of milk (whole, two percent or skim) the winner will take a celebratory swig of. TASTES LIKE VICTORY
Game Changer
Snake pits, chugging milk and EDM concerts - here's why the Indy 500 is worth watching. GO FORTH AND CONQUER
Cheers
Thanks to this week's Water Me Wednesday guest, the dynamic Camille Wilson, aka The Cocktail Snob, for this Tailgate Treat, a Pomegranate French 75. DELISH