New week, new outlook, same yoga pants.
Let’s not get too crazy,
The Last Night’s Game Team
Olympics
It was a mic drop moment for Olympian Simone Biles in the latest internet challenge. The handstand challenge went viral after actors Tom Holland and Jake Gyllenhaal both put on a shirt while in a handstand (using the wall as a prop). The world’s best gymnast showed them a thing or two by removing a pair of sweatpants and providing commentary while in a prolonged free standing handstand. G.O.A.T
Overtime
In countries where live sports are happening, they’re getting creative when it comes to creating an atmosphere for the players playing in empty stadiums. Yesterday, we saw a soccer team in Belarus play in front of mannequins with fans’ photos on them. Now the Rakuten Monkeys, a team in the Chinese Professional Baseball League, is putting robots and mannequins in the stands to cheer on their players. QUEUE THE KISS CAM
Sideline stat
Phoenix Suns (NBA – National Basketball Association) standout Devin Booker has had quite the momentous quarantine. First, he was named a Special Olympics Global Ambassador, which is a huge honor as the organization is one close to his heart. (His sister suffers from microdeletion syndrome). Saturday night he won the NBA 2k video game tournament against his teammate DeAndre Ayton. Besides bragging rights, he receives $100,000 to donate to a charity of his choice for coronavirus relief efforts. SELFLESS SOCIAL DISTANCING
Coaches’ corner
Australian tennis star Nick Kygrios is known for this short fuse and trash talking. But when he’s off the court, he’s a man of his word. He posted on Instagram that he would personally deliver food to those affected by COVID-19, whether that’s job loss or illness. He said "Please don't go to sleep with an empty stomach. Don't be afraid or embarrassed to send me a private message. I will be more than happy to share whatever I have.” He posted photos of deliveries in progress over the weekend. SPECIAL DELIVERY
