Wednesday Wisdom
Your weekends are over - the NFL is back. Plus, today's watercooler topics.
T-minus one day until the NFL season begins, which means football will be a topic of conversation at least until the Super Bowl in February.
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The NFL Season Is Here
Get ready for the 2023 NFL season, kicking off tomorrow, September 7, with the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs taking on the Detroit Lions.
It's anyone's guess what a Tom Brady-less season looks like, but it will bring us a season of firsts. The first Super Bowl in Las Vegas. This is the first time we've been excited about a "Mr. Irrevelant" to start the season (aka Brock Purdy of the 49ers). As it stands, The Buffalo Bills, Philadephia Eagles, Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers are the top four favorites to win it all at the end of the season.
From teams to watch to the "zero" trend, catch the NFL edition of the podcast, "The 2023 NFL Season - What You Need To Know." LISTEN UP
Short and Sweet
Things are heating up at the US Open (tennis) for the Americans. Coco Gauff moves on to her first semifinals at the Open, as does Ben Shelton. Shelton is the youngest American male to reach the Open semifinals since 1992, ten years before he was born.
After a loss to Lithuania, Team USA advanced to the semifinals in the FIBA World Cup with a win over Italy. They have already qualified for the 2024 Summer Olympics.
Los Angeles Lakers (NBA - National Basketball Association) President Jeanie Buss and comedian Jay Mohr are married.
It's not how Kansas City Chiefs fans want to start the season. Team leader Travis Kelce injured his knee during practice yesterday and is questionable for tomorrow night's NFL season opener.
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Monday Minute: It’s Sanders’ Moment And We’re Living In It, Americans Move On + Olympic Bound US
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DEION SANDERS DOMINATES
In December 2022, Deion Sanders made headlines with a game-changing contract at Colorado. Fast forward to Saturday, and we're witnessing a sports revolution. Sanders' new team, which features 86 new players, including his sons Shedeur and Shilo, took home a big first win for Coach Prime over TCU. TCU played but lost in the National Championship game last year.
Colorado AD Rick George's faith in Sanders paid off despite initial budget concerns. Football season tickets sold out for the first time since '96, and Colorado's spring game drew over 550,000 viewers on ESPN. The result? A staggering $28M in donations surpasses 2022's $20.2M. The Sanders effect is undeniable.
Thrilling Tennis
Americans infiltrate the US Open quarterfinals with Ben Shelton, Frances Tiafoe, Taylor Fritz and Coco Gauff heading to the next round.
Americans Madison Keys and Jessica Pegula play this morning to determine who will join Gauff in the quarterfinals.
Max Verstappen's Historic Feat
In Formula One, Max Verstappen etched his name in history with a record-breaking 10th consecutive win at the Italian Grand Prix, a feat unmatched since the championship's inception in 1950.
Team USA Qualifies for the Olympics, even with a loss
The U.S. men’s basketball team lost to Lithuania at the FIBA World Cup but still advanced to the quarterfinals and qualified for the Olympics.
That's your Monday Minute, a snapshot of the latest sports stories. Stay tuned for more thrilling updates throughout the week.
Have a great week ahead. If you want more of anything we discussed today, follow us on social media or lastnightsgame.com.
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Weekend Preview: College Football Is Back, The Janitor For The Win + 3 Cheers For Tennis
Sports banter that’s hotter than your grill.
What better way to savor the long weekend than with some BBQ, good company, and, of course, sports banter that's hotter than the grill?
College Football Returns
Saturday is a day that college football enthusiasts have been eagerly awaiting. ESPN's College GameDay is back for Week 1, and this time, all eyes are on none other than "Coach Prime" – Deion Sanders. Making his debut with his Colorado team, Sanders is ready to lead his squad of 86 new players against a TCU team that had a taste of National Championship glory last season.
Tennis Triumphs at the US Open
The US Open is serving up more than just fierce competition this year. Caroline Wozniacki's return from a three-year retirement has been nothing short of spectacular. She's bulldozed her way to the third round, even taking down the No. 11 ranked player. It's a powerful comeback that's sure to have everyone glued to their screens and talking about Wozniacki's undeniable resilience.
Speaking of rising stars, Coco Gauff's journey has been fun to watch. After becoming CPR certified, she's brought the heat to the court. She has the crowd behind her – including NBA (National Basketball Association) star Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat.
Before you go
Kansas City Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid (NFL - National Football League) is known for being an offensive wizard, revealed he once was given a play by a janitor and it led to a touchdown
In college football, Miami of Ohio will play Miami Friday night for the right to claim the real Miami title. The joke’s on both of them as Lionel Messi is the king of Miami whether it’s Ohio or in Florida.
Here’s to the weekend!
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