When watching the news this morning it may seem that the world has been upended, but we’ll help you make the tough topics conversational and hopefully make you laugh this Monday morning.
We’re in this together,
The Last Night’s Game Team
NFL (National Football League)
Millions watched two astronauts make history on Saturday hurling into space on the first public-private rocket to ever send Americans into space. This momentous occasion was extra special for Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Josh Dobbs, who worked at NASA during the off-season. Dobbs, an aerospace engineer, shared in an Instagram post about how launching a rocket isn’t dissimilar to leading a team or what our country is going through right now. They both require a lot of respect, appreciating differences and while it may seem impossible, it can be accomplished together. WELL SAID
Overtime
In the wake of the death of George Floyd, so many athletes have used their platforms to speak out to incite change. We very rarely hear from Michael Jordan, so when he does speak, people listen. His statement talked about he is “pained and plain angry - we have had enough.” But he encouraged compassion and working together with a unified voice. “Every one of us needs to be part of the solution, and we must work together to ensure justice for all." CHANGE STARTS HERE
Sideline stat
Here’s the levity you need to start your Monday. NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing) driver Brad Keselowski revealed the motivation behind his big win yesterday morning – his young daughter’s stirring rendition of a song from Frozen 2. It was a wild finish where three other drivers, not Keselowski, lead the last 11 laps but alas he prevailed. INTO THE UNKNOWN
Coaches’ corner
If you thought trash can punch was only something you drank in college, this one’s for you. By now you‘ve probably heard about the Houston Astros (MLB – Major League Baseball) sign-stealing scandal where teammates in the dugout would bang on trashcans to signal their teammates what pitch the opposing pitcher was throwing next. A brewery took aim at the Astros, releasing “Trash Banger Beer” complete with a can design that pays homage to the Astros uniforms. BUT IS IT BETTER THAN TRASH CAN PUNCH?
