LAST NIGHT'S GAME 8/1/22 LAST NIGHT'S GAME 8/1/22

Thank You For Being A Friend

England soccer fans are doing a happy dance, the QB who spent his off-season in a prison bus (by choice) and the passing of a legend.

While it's the start of the month, it's also National Girlfriends Day. It's a great excuse to check in with the women who enhance our lives. So to you, we say thank you.

Lost without you,
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Women’s Euro Cup

In front of a record crowd (and Prince William), England beat Germany in extra time in the Euro Cup Final. Team England brought home only the second major international tournament win besides the 1966 men's World Cup. On hand to see the historic victory in person were 87,192 fans, the largest crowd to watch a Euro Cup Finals, men's or women's. THE FUTURE IS YOURS

Short and Sweet

Rest in Peace, Bill Russell. The 11-time NBA (National Basketball Association) champion leaves a legacy of activism, including starting Mississippi's first integrated basketball camp that led him to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Dutch cyclist Annemiek van Vleuten won the first-ever first-ever Tour de France Femmes.
NFL (National Football League) training camps are in full swing. Philadelphia Eagles backup quarterback Gardner Minshew revealed that he spent the offseason living in an old prison bus parked outside his gym.
The sweet gesture that Everton Football Club (soccer) made for a fan who has been delivering supplies by car to refugees from Ukraine.

Before We Go

A brutal bike crash at the Commonwealth Games took three athletes to the hospital. Cyclist Matt Walls hurtled over the barriers on his bike and landed on top of spectators in the stands. The Commonwealth Games invites athletes from the 72 member states, the vast majority of which are former territories of the British Empire, to compete in the multi-sport event. This year, 4,500 athletes from 72 territories are participating in the Games. OUCH

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

The perfect meal to share with a friend. BREAKING BREAD (OR POTATO CHIPS)

LAST NIGHT'S GAME 7/29/22 LAST NIGHT'S GAME 7/29/22

Done And Done

An all-women team that rowed across the Pacific, a "green" retirement, record-breaking revenue for the NFL and this week's Tailgate Treat.

Somehow, it’s already the last weekend of July. It’s time to check off the rest of your summer bucket list this weekend.

Ice cream for dinner? Check.
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Record-setting women

An all-women team of rowers has set the record for rowing across the Pacific Ocean from San Francisco to Hawaii. It took 34 days, 14 hours and 11 minutes for Libby Costello, Sophia Denison-Johnston, Brooke Downes and Adrienne Smith to reach Hawaii. According to "Good Morning America," the women rowed in two-hour shifts and averaged 90 minutes of sleep each day as they covered more than 2,400 nautical miles across the ocean. The team also raised money for the Anxiety and Depression Association of America during their historic row. JUST WOW

Short and Sweet

Germany and England meet up in the Women's Euro Finals on Sunday.
Secretary of State Anthony Blinken has confirmed that the U.S. made an offer to Russia for the release of WNBA (Women's National Basketball Association) star Brittney Griner and former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan.
The NFL (National Football League) garnered $4.4 billion in advertising revenue last season, a 14% increase over the 2020-21 season.
The Tour de France Femmes is underway but experienced a halt after a massive 30-rider pile-up.

Before We Go

There's a buzz around the Hungarian Grand Prix (F1 - Formula One) this weekend after four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel announced his retirement from Formula One at the end of the season. Vettel has previously stated that climate change had made him question his job as a race car driver. THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES

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Tailgate Treat

An epic summer waffle board - is there any better way to serve breakfast? B EST WAY TO START THE DAY

LAST NIGHT'S GAME 7/25/22 LAST NIGHT'S GAME 7/25/22

Reign Supreme

Duchess Kate embraces her new sporty role, the mass exodus of this nickname for athletes and the the Tour de Femmes.

Ahh, airport summer travel. Nothing like listening to someone in the stall next to you talk on the phone or scroll through TikTok.

Pardon the flush,
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WNBA (Women’s National Basketball Association)

After a weekend of flight delays (remember, WNBA teams must fly commercial, charter plans are against the rules), the Chicago Sky has finally made it home. It will host the 2022 Commissioner's Cup Championship tomorrow. The Commissioner's Cup is an in-season competition that features 61 games throughout the regular season, with players competing for a prize pool of $500,000 and an additional $165,000 for charitable and civic organizations.

Why is this such a big deal? Members of the winning team can earn up to $30,000 per player, and those on the losing team can collect as much as $10,000 per player. The average WNBA salary for the 2020-21 season was $120,648, with the largest salary award going to Jewell Lloyd (Chicago Sky) at $231,515 a season. This is why you see players playing on teams in countries like Russia to supplement their income. (Thinking of you, BG). If you're curious, Steph Curry (Golden State Warriors) is the highest-paid player in the NBA at $53.8 million a season. WHOLE LOTTA LOOT

Short and Sweet

Eugene, Oregon, was a little hotter this weekend with American Sydney McLaughlin lighting up the Track and Field World Championships. She beat her own record at the 400m. Allyson Felix returned one week after retiring to help Team U.S.A. in the relay.
The trend of athletes dropping "AR-15" from their nicknames
Rising UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) star Paddy "The Baddy" Pimblett gave his fellow Englishmen a show at the sold-out O2 Arena this weekend. He then delivered a heartfelt speech on mental health after his friend committed suicide on Friday.
Duchess Kate is embracing her new role as patron of the Rugby Football League and Rugby Football Union after being tossed around by rugby players.

Before We Go

Yesterday marked the first day of the Tour de France Femmes – the first-ever women's Tour de France. The 144 racers on 24 teams will compete over an eight-day, eight-stage competition. Annemiek van Vleuten of Team Movistar, a 2020 Olympic gold medalist and two-time world champ, is the overwhelming favorite to take home the inaugural title. HITTING THE PEDALS

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Clean Slate

Had too much fun for National Tequila Day yesterday? Check out this detox smoothie recipe in our Tailgate Treats. FEELING GOOD

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