Wednesday Wisdom

Wednesday - let's do this!

Game on, 
The Last Night's Game


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NFL (National Football League)

It's time for the pop culture phenomenon, the NFL Draft. Who will go first? Let's face it, everyone wants to see the quarterbacks get picked first. They're like the Taylor Swift of the NFL. And this year, we have two hotshot quarterbacks, Bryce Young from Alabama and CJ Stroud from Ohio State. 

But no matter who gets picked first, one thing's for sure, the NFL draft is a can't-miss event for any sports fan. There are red carpets and guest pickers, so grab your nachos, wine and get ready for some serious draft drama. 

Check out this week's podcast for the small hands controversy, all the boos and Mr. Irrelevant. LISTEN UP

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Short and Sweet

• Will Ferrell is reportedly set to star in a golf sitcom loosely based on the PGA (Professional Golfers Association) - LIV drama.

• There has been a mass exodus from Coach Prime, aka Deion Sanders' Colorado football team, with 15 players and counting entering the college football transfer portal. But don't say Prime didn't warn them. 

• The Tennessee Titans (NFL - National Football League) are getting a new stadium, boasting the largest public price tag for a stadium.

• State Farm Arena double-booked the Atlanta Hawks playoff game and a Janet Jackson concert for the same night. As a result, Janet Jackson's show is now delayed until Friday.

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Up Your Game

Pack your bags, gas up the moving van and break your lease; we're going on an adventure. Let's talk about what happens when athletes get traded. NO GRASS GROWS UNDER THESE FEET

game on

The boys of summer are back, and we have all of the answers to your curious questions. READ

Tell Me Something Good

How does knowing about sports equal money in your pocket? Breaking the ice can lead to a great connection and give you the confidence to stand out. 

 
Shine bright like the diamond,
The Last Night's Game Team

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MLB (Major League Baseball)

Who doesn’t love an underdog? Three cheers for 33-year-old Drew Maggi, who was called up to the Pittsburgh Pirates big league team after playing over 1,000 minor league games in 13 seasons. VIDEO

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Short and Sweet

• To boost the network's fledging ratings, CNN is debuting a new primetime weekly show, "King Charles," featuring Gayle King and Charles Barkley.

• After talking trash to LeBron James (NBA - National Basketball Association), calling him "old," Dillon Brooks of the Memphis Grizzlies was ejected for a flagrant foul on James and then his team lost by 10. 

• A German magazine fired its editor-in-chief and apologized after running an interview with an AI-generated Michael Schumacher. The F1 (Formula One) driver hasn't been seen in public since he suffered a severe brain injury in a skiing accident in 2013.

• Olympian Simone Biles is married! She and her now husband, Houston Texans safety Jonathan Owens (NFL - National Football League), tied the knot at the Houston courthouse. 

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Before We Go

It's official - Wrexham FC has been promoted to the next level of English football, and owners, actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, couldn't be happier. But what exactly does that mean? Clubs below League Two are considered "non-league clubs," which mostly employ semi-professional players, although some clubs like Wrexham have the funds to hire many full-time pros. The English football structure is separated into three components - the Premier League, the Football League and non-league.

Wrexham was a fifth-tier team, and they've been promoted to the fourth level. English soccer teams you've likely heard about, like Manchester United, are at the top of the food chain in the Premier League. Now Wrexham will be eligible to participate in additional notable tournaments and access more money from TV rights. THE MORE YOU KNOW

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LEt’s Go Crazy

This Cowboy Casserole Tailgate Treat had us second-guessing every meal we ever ate - who knew this was a thing? YUM

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game changer

Ever wonder what happens when a player gets traded? So did we. Here's what we found out. MOVING ON UP

Fast Forward

Hallelujah, Friday is here. Now if we could just fast-forward to happy hour...

Good things come to those who wait, 
The Last Night's Game Team 

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NBA (national basketball association)

The Sacramento Kings - Golden State Warriors series is getting serious. With the Warriors down 2-1, the Chase Center, home of the Warriors has banned cowbells from the arena, a favorite accessory of Kings' fans. WE NEED LESS COWBELL

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Short and Sweet

• Tiger Woods had fusion surgery on his right ankle to alleviate arthritis from a broken bone, which puts the rest of the golf season in question. 

• Poking the bear, Memphis Grizzlies Dillon Brooks (NBA) is attempting to get into LeBron James' head by calling him old, amongst other things. The playoff series between the Lakers and Grizzlies is tied. 

• Coach Prime (aka Deion Sanders) is already making his mark on his new school, the Colorado Buffaloes, which sold out their spring game with 45,000 fans planning to attend. The previous record spring record was 17,800 fans. 

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Before We Go

And just like that, another professional team has their eyes on the newest sports city, Las Vegas. The Oakland Athletics (MLB - Major League Baseball) have signed a binding agreement to purchase a plot of land near the Las Vegas Strip, which will be the site of their future ballpark. The A's stadium is one of the oldest in sports, opening in 1966. The A’s would be only the second MLB team to change cities in more than a half-century.Their departure will mark Oakland losing its third and final pro sports team in the last four years.  HEY BABY LET'S GO TO VEGAS

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Tailgate treat

Want to up your game at the table? This week's Tailgate Treat, Grilled Southwestern Potato Salad, is the answer. YUM

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GAME CHANGER

From the world's only vegan soccer team to a stadium that uses rainwater to make the ice for its' NHL team, here's how the sports world is upping its' game to save Mother Earth. (Reminder: Earth Day is tomorrow). LISTEN UP