On The Bright Side
Why Tom Brady should thank JLo and Ben for getting married, good guy alert, mayo + coffee to start your day and this week's Tailgate Treat.
If we've learned anything, it's that sports suit any social situation.
Cheers to the weekend,
The Last Night's Game Team
NFL (National Football League)
J.J. Watt caught wind of a young Houston Texans fan trying to sell her J.J. Watt merchandise to pay for her grandfather's funeral. Watt, who now plays for the Arizona Cardinals, offered to pay for the funeral expenses so she won't have to sell anything. She responded, "I freaking love you man. It's been a hard year for me, and this last month has been hard since the death." GOOD GUY ALERT
Short and Sweet
What the Ben Affleck-Jennifer Lopez nuptials could mean for Tom Brady.
As we approach college football season, Kentucky quarterback Will Levis reminds us about his unorthodox coffee habit that includes mayonnaise.
Shark Week starts on Sunday, and Hawaii native Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson will kick off Shark Week's 34th year as the Master of Ceremonies. Additional special guests during the week include Tracy Morgan and the cast of "Jackass."
The world's best restaurant, according to The World’s Best Restaurant 2022, is located inside a soccer stadium.
Before We Go
One of the biggest personalities in baseball will be the only player inducted into the MLB (Major League Baseball) Hall of Fame this weekend.
David "Big Papi" Ortiz was the only player to receive the required votes to be inducted. At 46, he will also be the youngest of the 75 living members of the Hall. We can't wait for the Keenan Thompson "Saturday Night Live" skit on this one. CHEERS
Photo: Clark Douglas on Unsplash
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
No one wants to fire up the oven in the summer heat. These party favorites are so easy in the slow cooker. DINNER IS SERVED
What You Need To Know About Sports Most Fashionable Night - The ESPYs
Athletes ditch their uniforms for couture this Wednesday, July 20.
The ESPYs are like the Golden Globes – you get the best of both worlds. It's the one night of the year when athletes and celebrities gather to celebrate their achievements in the world of sports while giving us the summer red carpet we've all been missing.
Here for the championship-level fashion,
The Last Night's Game Team
1. Typically, the awards show takes place on a Wednesday in July after the MLB (Major League Baseball) All-Star Game, referred to as "Black Wednesday." That's the one day a year where there are no live sports, although as sports have evolved over the year, that's not entirely true, but close. There is one morning WNBA game on the day of the ESPYs, Wednesday, July 20, but all other major professional sports are off. SO CLOSE
2. Steph Curry of the Golden State Warriors (NBA - National Basketball Association) is the host of this year's ESPYs in Los Angeles. Presenters include Lindsey Vonn, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Jon Hamm, Ciara and Billie Jean King.
3. The list of nominees includes household names like Olympic swimmer Katie Ledecky, NFL (National Football League) quarterback Joe Burrow, Olympic figure skater Nathan Chen, MLB (Major League Baseball) star Aaron Judge, WNBA (Women's National Basketball Association) star Candace Parker, Olympic track and field veteran Allyson Felix and international soccer superstar Kylian Mbappé, among many others. After upsetting fans by not inviting best college player nominee Aliyah Boston to the event (and others), ESPN said the new, smaller venue and COVID-19 healthy restrictions impacted invites, which only went out to the athletes who will receive awards during the main broadcast. BIG NIGHT OUT
4. Although the ESPYs are always hosted by ESPN, the name actually stands for Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly Award. Unlike the Oscars, where you've never heard of most of the movies, the fans get a say in who receives some of the awards like the best athlete in women's sports, best game and best team. EVERY VOTE COUNTS
5. ESPN can put together a video package that'll pull at your heartstrings while leaving you inspired, and the awards at the ESPYs are no different. Here's a quick summary of each of the major awards:
The Jimmy V Award for Perseverance will go to Dick Vitale, the ESPN college basketball broadcaster now recovering from cancer.
The Arthur Ashe Courage Award will go to Vitali Klitschko, former boxing champ and currently mayor of Kyiv, Ukraine's embattled capital city. (Also ex of actress Hayden Panettiere).
The 2022 Pat Tillman Award for Service will be presented to author, athlete, and retired Army Command Sergeant Major Gretchen Evans.
Keep Your Eye On The Ball
Working out in the buff is apparently a thing, Scotland is the place to be, white tigers are trendy and this week's Tailgate Treat.
It's 5 o'clock somewhere.
Coming soon to a timezone near you,
The Last Night's Game Team
PGA (Professional Golfers Association)
All eyes are on the British Open this weekend as players from the LIV league join their former PGA colleagues on the course. LIV golfers are still eligible to compete in the Open, provided they earned exemptions. While Tiger Woods playing in Scotland was the hot topic ahead of the start yesterday, it was quickly overshadowed by Justin Thomas's ankle-bearing pants. The tournament is being played on the "Old Course" at St. Andrews in Scotland. The course is considered the home of golf, founded in the 1400s. TEEING IT UP
Short and Sweet
Track and field legend Allyson Felix, who has more medals than any other track and field athlete in history, will make the final stop of her career tonight at the World Championships.
MLB (Major League Baseball) moved their draft from June to Sunday so it could be wrapped into the All-Star Game festivities happening Monday and Tuesday in Los Angeles. (More on the festivities in Monday's email).
"Law and Order: Organized Crime" star Christopher Meloni is known for working out in the buff, and he does just that in a new #NationalNudeDay Peloton ad.
Before We Go
The NFL (National Football League) is finally allowing teams to have more than one helmet design, and no one is happier than Cincinnati Bengals fans who want to look like a white tiger. Siegfried and Roy must be so proud.
The reason for the one helmet rule? Something to do with concussion protocol, although plenty of college teams have a variety of helmet options. THE CAT’S MEOW
Photo: Half Baked Harvest
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
Poolside popsicles are calling your name this weekend. This week's Tailgate Treat is four-ingredient popsicles that are quick and simple. DELISH