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The Last Night’s Game Team
College football
We wish we could write one Weekend Preview without talking about COVID, but alas here we are. Clemson’s quarterback and the projected No. 1 NFL (National Football League) Draft pick Trevor Lawrence has tested positive for COVID. He has mild symptoms and per conference rules will have to sit out for at least 10 days.
Then there’s the Nebraska-Wisconsin game which has been cancelled due to a plethora of positive tests on Wisconsin’s team. Because the Big 10 packed their schedule so tight when they started last week, the game will be cancelled, not rescheduled. Nebraska tried to bring on a new opponent but was denied by the conference. WORTH A SHOT
Overtime
The Drake Curse is well known in the sports world and that is, every time Drake supports a team or an athlete, they seem to flounder. Enter in the “Jonas Blessing.” As every member of the Jonatics knows, attending their concerts are a blessing and that clearly translates to professional athletes as well. Nick Jonas took to Twitter to point out that champions Patrick Mahomes (NFL), Cody Belinger (Los Angeles Dodgers - Major League Baseball) and Lewis Hamilton (Formula One driver) have all been to a Jonas Brother concert and all have won the highest honor in their sport. THE PROOF IS IN THE PUDDING
Sideline stat
Ciara and Seattle Seahawks (NFL) quarterback Russell Wilson are continuing their legacy of giving back. They’re donating almost $2M to cash-strapped Cascade Midway Academy in Washington. The school ran into financial trouble with COVID. The couple have partnered with the founders to further the school’s good work and the school will be renamed the “Why Not You Academy” (the name of Wilson’s foundation) to reflect the gift. The couple said, "We’ve always held the belief that life’s successes start with a good education, but recognize that access isn’t always created equally for all." INVEST IN THE BEST
Coaches’ corner
The Chicago White Sox (MLB) made an interesting hire for head coach by coaxing 76-year-old Hall Of Fame coach Tony La Russa out of retirement. But the big hiring announcement wasn’t without a flub. The graphic they made for his announcement on social media featured the signature of disgraced former Houston Astros manager A.J. Hinch. (He’s the one who was fired for his team’s sign stealing cheating scandal). Proof that the team was close to hiring Hinch instead of La Russa? We’ll never know. SOMEONE IS IN BIG TROUBLEl
