Simply The Best
Ronaldo is out, but Messi is in. Mr. Irrelevant is so good it’s bringing people to tears and a mysterious World Cup death.
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Making memories,
The Last Night's Game Team
WORLD CUP (Soccer)
Cristiano Ronaldo is out, but Lionel Messi is still in. Ronaldo's Portugal team lost to Morocco. After the loss, Ronaldo left the field in tears in what is likely his last World Cup. The underdog team, Morocco, is continuing its epic run toward the championship as the first African and first Arab team to make it to the semifinals.
Messi is still eyeing his first World Cup title. His Argentina team will play Croatia tomorrow. Defending champions France will play Morocco on Wednesday. GAME ON
Short and Sweet
There was a somber tone to the World Cup this weekend after US sports journalist Grant Wahl collapsed and died during the Netherlands-Argentina match in Qatar. Wahl was an outspoken advocate of the LGBTQIA+ community, which is drawing skepticism around his death, but that theory is unfounded at this time.
The Philadelphia Eagles (NFL - National Football League) are having a dominant season, becoming the first team to clinch a playoff spot.
In the latest interaction of The Match, youth prevails with golfers Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas defeating veterans Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy.
In an all-quarterback final round, USC's sophomore quarterback Caleb Williams wins the 2022 Heisman Trophy. This win is head coach Lincoln Riley's third Heisman winner in his sixth year as a head coach.
Before We Go
Mr. Irrelevant Brock Purdy continues his fairytale run, beating Tom Brady and his Buccaneers yesterday. But the best moment was Purdy's dad tearing up in the stands as his son dominated. (Mr. Irrelevant is the nickname given to the last player drafted in the NFL Draft). PROUD MOMENT
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Cha-Ching
Brittany is back and so is The Match, the Army-Navy game closes out the season, the World Cup is down to eight teams and this week's Tailgate Treat.
Today's reasons to celebrate -
1. It's Friday.
2. You're alive and well enough to read this.
3a. You have a holiday party tonight. (Fingers crossed, it's an ugly sweater one).
3b. No holiday party? Binge-watching "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" by the fire while wrapping gifts sounds lovely.
You made it,
The Last Night's Game Team
World Cup (Soccer)
The World Cup is down to eight teams. They will play in another knockout round starting today. France will face England, the Netherlands will take on Argentina, Croatia will try to stop Brazil's squad, and Morocco will play Portugal. Morocco is the first Arab nation to make it to the semifinals.
For more on the world's biggest competition, check out our five things you need to know about the World Cup.
Short and Sweet
WNBA (Women's National Basketball Association) player Brittney Griner landed on American soil earlier today after a prisoner swap with Russia for her release.
Saturday night brings us the Heisman Trophy ceremony, where the best in football will take home the coveted trophy. The finalists are Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett, TCU quarterback Max Duggan, Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud and USC quarterback Caleb Williams.
The congressional investigation into the Washington Commanders is getting even messier, and they're dragging the NFL (National Football League) down with them.
Tiger Woods returns to the course for the first time since July in the next installment of The Match. He will join teammate Rory McIlroy on Saturday against fellow golfers Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth. The Match will benefit Hurricane Ian relief efforts.
Before We Go
This weekend is a unique tradition in college football that signifies the official end of the regular season. The Army-Navy game is the only major college football game this weekend. This game between respectful rivals dates back to 1890. This year, the Army uniforms will honor World War II troops, while the Navy will pay tribute to the NASA astronauts from their academy. RESPECT
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Tailgate treat
We're in week two of a three-week holiday cookie battle. This week's Tailgate Treat will have you firing up the mixer. YUM
GAME CHANGER
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'Tis The Season
US is out, four teams are pencilling in their NYE plans and Deion Sanders is moving the family to Colorado.
An espresso martini is basic? Well, it was one of the most ordered cocktails at US bars this year. It replaced the manhattan cocktail on the list, but the margarita still took the top spot.
Just in time for the holiday party season,
The Last Night's Game Team
WORLD CUP (Soccer)
The US was no match for the soccer powerhouse of the Netherlands. They lost in the knockout round of 16 on Saturday. The knockout round of 16 continues through tomorrow, with the round of eight starting this weekend.
Lionel Messi (Argentina) and Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) are on pace for their first World Cup win, with teams like Japan, England and France still in it. GOING FOR GOLD
Short and Sweet
Georgia, Michigan, TCU and Ohio State were selected for College Football Playoff on New Year's Eve.
Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers still own the Chicago Bears. With this weekend's win over the Bears, the Packers become the NFL's (National Football League) all-time leader in regular season wins.
The Dr. Pepper Halftime Challenge for student tuition didn't go as planned.
The NFL's "Mr. Irrelevant" is no more. Yesterday, Brock Purdy became the first Mr. Irrelevant ever to throw a touchdown. (Mr. Irrelevant is the nickname given to the last player selected in the draft).
Before We Go
After a spectacular season, former NFL player Deion Sanders is leaving the head coaching position at Jackson State, and he's taking his family with him. Coach Prime accepted the head coaching job with the University of Colorado Buffaloes.
He's already encouraging interested Buffaloes players to take advantage of the college football transfer portal, which opens today, to build back one of the worst teams in college football. His son, the quarterback at Jackson State, will be moving to be his starting QB at Colorado. SO YOU'RE SAYING THERE'S A CHANCE
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For him, for her, for you, for them - no matter who you're shopping for or what your budget is, our gift guide has you covered. LET'S DO THIS
Say No To Awkwardness
From fan-favorite recipes to family-friendly trivia to movies to watch fireside, check out our guide to drama-free holidays. BETTER TOGETHER