Puppy Bowl 2021: Who won the dramatic match between Team Ruff and Fluff

The 17th
Puppy Bowl was won by Team Ruff
on Sunday. The match has a dramatic end with Ruff scoring 73-69 against Team Fluff. Falling
behind by three points with under a minute left, Big
Boss Paulie, who is a mix of American Staffordshire Terrier, and Dutch
Shepherd of Team Ruff raced towards the goal as the clock ran out. The captain
of Team Ruff won a “Chewy Lombarky Trophy”, reported CNN.

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A total of 70 puppies from 22
shelters participated in the match of Sunday. Puppies were divided into two
teams who were placed in a canine-sized football stadium to challenge for “touchdowns”.

The human commentary was provided
by ESPN play-by-play announcer Steve Levy and SportsCenter host Sage Steele. Snoop
Dogg and Martha Stewart who are longtime friends were the hosts and Dan
Schachner was the game’s “rufferee.”

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The event also featured a
national anthem performance, a halftime show, play-by-play commentary and a
“rufferee”. All the puppies and kittens who participated for
the past 16 events were adopted, reported CNN.

First lady of United States Jill
Biden also features in the event, who shot a public service announcement with two first dogs, Major
and Champ. Major is also believed to be the first shelter dog to join the White
House.