It's Official
College football is back, ARod can’t pay his bills but Russell Wilson can and this week's Tailgate Treat.
According to the calendar, the official end of the summer is here. Now, if only Mother Nature would get on board.
Enjoy your long weekend,
The Last Night's Game Team
College Football
The official start of the college football season kicked off last night. The game of the week, and the location of Saturday's ESPN College GameDay set, is Columbus, OH, where Ohio State will take on Notre Dame. Typically, the GameDay guest picker is a celeb with an affiliation to one of the universities but not this time. Rapper Jack Harlow will hype the crowd with his game picks. Don't forget to watch for Peloton instructor Jess Sims, the newest addition to the GameDay team. LET'S DO THIS
Short and Sweet
The sports world is buzzing about Serena Williams. She's headed to the third round of the U.S. Open after beating the No. 2 ranked player in the world. ESPN is showing her match tonight vs. a week one college football game, and ticket prices for tonight's match are insane.
Rumors are swirling that Alex Rodriguez is struggling to come up with his portion of the money to purchase the Minnesota Timberwolves (NBA - National Basketball Association). Some blame his ex Jennifer Lopez, saying it's because she helped charm investors.
The Walton Family, who now owns the Denver Broncos (NFL - National Football League), is spending money like us in Target. They signed Russell Wilson to a new five-year contract extension with $165M in guaranteed money.
The NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing) playoffs begin this weekend. The chances of understanding the playoff system are about as low as Miss Daisy winning the league's championship.
Before We Go
It will be a tough start to the season for head coach Deion Sanders and his Jackson State team, who open up the season at home. Their facility has been impacted by the dire water situation in Jackson, home of Jackson State. ICYMI, Mississippi declared a state of emergency for its capital city after the city's main water treatment facility failed. HEARTBREAKING
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Game Changer
Check out our all-inclusive guide to the college football season so you can join the conversation. HERE TO MAKE YOUR LIFE EASIER
Tailgate Treat
Salute the weekend with the official pink drink of the U.S. Open, the Honey Deuce. CHEERS
All In Due Time
Did Tom Brady's age finally catch up to him, kudos to the Irish hospitality and Rory is $18M richer.
Hey August, thanks for coming but why did you leave in such haste?
Time flies when you're having fun,
The Last Night's Game Team
Tennis
The U.S. Open begins today, and while it's exciting, it's bittersweet. The tennis world will use the tournament to bid farewell to one of our country's best tennis players - Serena Williams. Williams announced earlier this month that she would "evolve" away from tennis after the U.S. Open. She's going out with a bang - playing in both the singles (starting tonight) and doubles tournament, where she's matched up with her sister Venus. WHAT A WAY TO GO OUT
Short and Sweet
The only logical explanation for Tom Brady's 11-day absence is, 'I'm 45 years old. There's a lot of s--- going on.'
The Buffalo Bills (NFL - National Football League) released the "Punt God" after allegations of rape.
Skipping the workout and the vegetables paid off for golfer Rory McIlroy. He took home his third FedEx Championship and the $18M in prize money yesterday.
Hawaii showed the little league world who's boss, outscoring their opponents 60-5 in their six games and winning the Little League Baseball World Series championship.
Before We Go
College football started this past weekend with week zero. One game was a dream come true for fans - it came with free beer. During the Northwestern - Nebraska game in Dublin, Ireland, the WiFi for the credit card machines went out in the stadium. The stadium gave away free food and beer instead of stopping sales (they weren't allowed to take cash). No word if the excessive free beer was the cause for the botched play call that caused Nebraska to lose the game. FREE IS FOR ME
Game Changer
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Tailgate Treat
What's for dinner tonight? How about this Tailgate Treat? The ahi poke stack is a restaurant favorite that is deceivingly easy to make. DELISH
Zero The Hero
It's week zero in college football, a 'name the mascot' that has potential to go horribly wrong, $18M on the line and this week's Tailgate Treat.
Zero - the number of cares we have when plans get canceled.
Bring on a yoga pant-only kind of weekend,
The Last Night's Game Team
College Football
Week zero of the college football season is upon us. No top 25 teams will take the field this weekend, but that gives schools that might not get the TV time a little love. You can start your Saturday in Ireland with the Nebraska vs. Northwestern game. Stop over in Las Vegas for the UNLV - Idaho State game. Then grab a cocktail to wrap up the day with the Vanderbilt-Hawaii game. GAME ON
Short and Sweet
The South Carolina Gamecocks are seeking new names for their live mascot. Suggestions thus far include Cluck Norris, Marco Pollo, Darius Clucker and Capt. Cluck.
The 2022 WNBA (Women's National Basketball Association) regular season was the most-watched regular season in 14 years. Viewership across its national TV partners was up 16 percent over the 2021 season. The league's playoff semifinals start on Sunday.
Shaquem Griffin, the first one-handed player to be drafted into the NFL (National Football League), is hanging up his cleats. His former team, the Seattle Seahawks, said he's a "true inspiration."
An unvaccinated Novak Djokovic will not play in the U.S. Open (tennis) this month as he can't travel to the U.S.
Before We Go
It's the final weekend of the PGA (Professional Golfers Association) season, and it all comes down to this, the final round of the FedEx Cup Playoffs. On the line is, of course, a title but also $18M in prize money. Despite being one of the front runners, Will Zalatoris withdrew with a back injury. (Zalatoris is the golfer who resembles the "Happy Gilmore" caddie).
The No. 1 player in the world, Scottie Scheffler, might splurge for a new car if he wins. He still drives the "dirty" 2012 GMC Yukon his father gifted him in college with estimated 170,000 miles on it. HUMILITY WILL GET YOU EVERYWHERE
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Game Changer
You've asked for a fantasy football league, and now it's here.
Join our team for a guided fantasy football league where the only pressure you should feel is whether to drink red or champs on gameday. We'll help you every step of the way; all you have to do is sign up. DREAMS DO COME TRUE
Tailgate Treat
Everyone's favorite recipe from last football season, slow cooker carnitas, is kicking off this season. IT'S CROCKPOT SEASON
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