Talking about something other than politics has never been so easy.
And way less controversial,
The Last Night’s Game Team
NFL (National Football League)
It may seem like NFL players are dropping like ahead of the 2020-2021 season, even though the season doesn’t start until September, but why? Players have until Thursday, August 6 to make a decision if they’re going to stay or go for the upcoming season. If they opt out of the season for a COVID-related medical reason, they will receive a salary advance of $350,000. If it’s a non-medical reason, they’ll receive $150,000. A PERSONAL DECISION
Overtime
We’ve all had those days where your job simply stinks. Enter in European golfer Joel Sjöholm who was forced to take a boat to get to his poorly hit ball. He hit his ball onto an island covered with metal signs, trees and debris but he opted to jump in a little boat to get there and forage through the obstacles to get to his ball. Luckily for us, a camera captured the whole thing. THAT'S COMMITMENT
Sideline stat
It was a busy weekend at the maternity ward for your favorite sports figures. Former wrestlers (WWE – World Wrestling Entertainment) the Bella Twins, each welcomed a baby boy one day apart. Then MLB’s (Major League Baseball’s) MVP Mike Trout and his wife also welcomed a baby boy, Beckham Aaron Trout. Is it a coincidence that the baby’s initials spell BAT? Probably not. WELCOME TO THE WORLD
Coaches’ corner
LSU (Louisiana State University) players had a chance to try out the new “splash shields” that college football players will wear on their helmets to help prevent the spread of COVID. Needless to say, they were not fans with one player describing it as “playing in a Ziplock bag.” Regardless, it seems as these shields will be an integral part the sport this fall. ALTHOUGH BREATHING ALSO SEEMS ESSENTIAL
What to watch
A group of PAC-12 (a college athletic conference) football players are threatening to boycott the season if their concerns around player safety and racial injustice are addressed. Key points include eligibility if they opt out due to COVID concerns, a social justice task force and keeping existing sports by cutting pay to coaches and administrators. STAY TUNED
Happening this week
August 5-6: MLS (Major League Soccer) Semifinals
August 6-9: PGA Championship - the first of three majors this season for the PGA (Professional Golfers Association)
August 7: Deadline for NFL players to opt out of upcoming season.
