As we roll into the final days of 2024, the sports world is heating up with exciting bowl games, record-breaking viewership, and even a bit of Hollywood nostalgia. Whether you're gearing up for a weekend of sports or just looking for some fun conversation starters for your holiday gatherings, here's your go-to guide for the top stories in sports.
Netflix Breaks Streaming Records on Christmas Day
Netflix made waves this holiday season by breaking its streaming records for NFL (National Football League) games. The Christmas Day NFL games were the second and third most popular live titles in Netflix history, with over 65M people tuning in for at least one minute. The NFL also saw a significant viewership spike with Beyoncé's halftime performance during the Ravens vs. Texans game, averaging 27M viewers—another sign of her unstoppable star power.
Bowl Games Bring Fun and Funky Sponsorships
This weekend’s Pop-Tarts Bowl and the Snoop Dogg Gin and Juice Bowl are two events you won’t want to miss. The Pop-Tarts Bowl is taking things to a whole new level with a functioning toaster trophy and a celebration that includes eating a life-size Pop-Tart. The bowl has tripled down on its mascot game by inviting three Pop-Tart flavors to attend the event. Meanwhile, the Snoop Dogg Gin and Juice Bowl introduces the first-ever 50-50 raffle that will support student-athlete NIL activities, with half of the winnings going to the lucky raffle winner and the other half funding NIL efforts for the players.
Syracuse vs. Washington State: A Festive Bowl Game with a Twist
This year's Holiday Bowl in San Diego brings a unique twist to the traditional bowl game celebrations. In a nod to the Christmas spirit, the winning head coach of the Syracuse-Washington State game will be doused in an eggnog shower. However, there's a catch—if Syracuse wins, their head coach has announced that he will opt out of the eggnog celebration due to an egg allergy.
Coach Prime’s Record Insurance and Bowl Opt-Outs
As we head into bowl season, several players have opted out of games to focus on the NFL Draft, but Coach Prime at the University of Colorado has kept his stars in play. Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter and projected No. 1 draft pick Shedeur Sanders are both suiting up for the Alamo Bowl against BYU. The university has arranged a record amount of insurance to protect Hunter and Sanders from injury, ensuring they’re covered during the game. Coach Prime’s influence and innovative approach to college football are making waves.
Happy Gilmore 2: A Cameo-Filled Sequel
Last but certainly not least, sports and comedy fans have reason to celebrate with the release of the “Happy Gilmore 2” trailer. The much-anticipated sequel confirms cameos by Eminem, Travis Kelce and sports TV host Dan Patrick.
What’s Coming Up
With so much happening this weekend, tune in to all the action and keep up with the latest news on lastnightsgame.com.
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