Wimbledon starts this week if you're looking for an excuse to wear white and enjoy high tea or strawberries and champagne.
Cheers,
The Last Night's Game Team
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Wimbledon
The oldest tennis tournament in the world is steeped in history, but that doesn't stop the common folk like us from enjoying a match, traditional Pimm's or donning our Wimbledon whites while avoiding bird poop.
The prestigious tournament has a strict dress code, requiring players to wear all white. (Rumor has it was that it was because it didn't show sweat like other colors). Now we all know that nothing ruins your summer whites like bird poop. Luckily you don't have to worry about that at Wimbledon. Rufus is a specially trained hawk that keeps those pooping pigeons away from the grounds. Like a good predator, Rufus flies above the grounds for one hour, around 9:00 am most mornings, before the gates open to keep the birds away.
For a look at all things Wimbledon, like why tennis balls are yellow, break open a bottle of bubbly and listen to this week's podcast for a behind-the-scenes look. LISTEN UP
Short and Sweet
Joey Chestnut won his 16th Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, eating 62 hot dogs and buns after a lightning delay that left fans furious.
The weather at Wimbledon is proving to be the toughest competitor, with rain showers delaying play yesterday and hot temps on the horizon.
The shotputter who had to run hurdles to save her team is enjoying her time in the limelight.
The U.S. Women's Open begins this week at Pebble Beach, and Amy Olson, who is seven months pregnant, is competing in the tournament for the first time.
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Up Your Game
Want more Wimbledon, including a recipe for Pimm's Cup? Check out our Guide to Wimbledon for everything you need. READ
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