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Wednesday Wisdom

When athletes get traded. Plus, today’s watercooler topics.

The news you need to overcome the midweek slump. 

A little pick me up,
The Last Night's Game Team


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Life as a professional athlete

Sports is a cutthroat business; no one knows that better than an athlete experiencing their first trade. 


There are more stories than not of athletes who found out they were traded via Twitter or the bottom line on ESPN. And in most cases, the player has no say, nor are they even aware they are on the market. From a business standpoint, as soon as a player is traded, their now former team's obligations to them are over, including travel to their next location and relocation. 
 

Check out this week's podcast, "What Happens When Athletes Get Traded," for more. LISTEN UP

Short and Sweet

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Up Your Game

The boys of summer are back, and we have all of the answers to your curious questions in our MLB FAQ. HOME RUN

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On Deck

The newest golfer to wear a green jacket, a massive engagement (ring) and the WNBA Draft. 

Serving up the best of the best to start your week. 

 
You're welcome,
The Last Night's Game Team

PGA (professional golfers association)

The Masters was all over the place this weekend, and we're just talking about the weather that topped trees and suspended play. But nothing could stop Jon Rahm, who took home his second major victory yesterday. After a pep talk from his Super Bowl-winning friends, Rahm edged out LIV's Brooks Koepka and others for the win. In case you're wondering, Tiger Woods dropped out during the third round with an injury after making the cut for a record-tying 23rd consecutive time. DONE AND DONE

Short and Sweet

  • San Francisco 49ers (NFL - National Football League) superstar Christian McCaffrey and former miss universe Olivia Culpo announced their engagement.

  • The NBA (NBA - National Basketball Association) play-in tournament starts tomorrow, and teams are vying for a place in the postseason. For the first time in league history, all three Texas teams will miss the playoffs in the same season since the Mavericks became a franchise in 1980.

  • She was the star of the Super Bowl (NFL), and now the mom of Travis and Jason Kelce, Donna, has her own place in the NFL Hall of Fame. 

Before We Go

The WNBA (Women's National Basketball Association) Draft begins today. Watch for 6'5" Aliyah Boston from the (almost) undefeated South Carolina Gamecocks to be picked first. But, unfortunately, you won't see the March Madness stars Angel Reese (LSU) or Caitlin Clark (Iowa) in the draft because they are both too young to be eligible. But that didn't stop "Saturday Night Live" from poking fun at the rivalry between Clark and Young.

In case you're wondering, the NBA (National Basketball Association) has completely different eligibility rules regarding age. SEE YOU SOON

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LEt’s Go Crazy

Batter up! Baseball is back. DIVE IN

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game changer

We can't be what we can't see, and these women are showing the next generation of female leaders that being a powerhouse in the sports world is attainable. MOST POWERFUL WOMEN IN SPORTS 

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Teeing It Up

The Masters, Joe Burrow vs. an actual hippo, last week of the NBA Season and this week's Tailgate Treat

We're teeing up everything you need for the small talk this weekend. 

Golf clap,
The Last Night's Game Team 

PGa (professional golfers association)

The greatest game on grass starts with day two today, and it began a little earlier than planned, thanks to the weather.

Fans are raving about the mid-round live interviews with the players on the course. After the first round of play, we have a three-way tie for first place between Jon Rahm, Viktor hovland and Brooks Koepka, who are already playing this morning. Tiger Woods will need a solid second round today to make the cut. 

What's the cut line, the lack of birds at the Masters, and the $1.50 concessions? Here's what you need to know about the Masters. LISTEN or WATCH ON YOUTUBE

Short and Sweet

  • Biaggio Ali Walsh, the grandson of former heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali, is fighting tonight as part of the Professional Fighters League (PFL). The PFL is the No. 2 mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion behind the UFC.

  • Cincinnati Bengals quarterback (NFL - National Football League) Joe Burrow was voted the most popular Cincinnatian. The vote officially knocks Fiona the Hippo of the Cincinnati Zoo from her throne for the first time in half a decade.

  • The new "Ted Lasso" episode pays tribute to late soccer reporter Grant Wahl who passed away at the Men's World Cup late last year. 

  • Sam Bennett, a 23-year-old amateur golfer in the Masters, has the last words his dad ever wrote tattooed on his arm.

Before We Go

It's the final weekend of the NBA (National Basketball Association) season. While most of the playoff spots have been secured, the race for the "play-in games" is in full effect, especially for Mark Cuban and his Dallas Mavericks, who are fighting to keep hopes alive after trading for Kyrie Irving hasn't gone so well. LET'S DO THIS

*The play-in tournament is when the No. 7 - No. 10 seeded teams play each other for a spot in the playoffs. 

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Tailgate treat

The Masters and Pimento Cheese go together like PB&J. Here's an easy recipe for you to try. YUM

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GAME CHANGER

While golf seems unapproachable with uptight rules and golf claps, the Masters has some fun quirks. Here’s what to say, what not to do, and why a green blazer is a coveted fashion statement. FORE! 

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