Break the ice with one of today’s topics in sports and use that to lead into something you actually want to talk about like sharks or awkward Instagram videos.
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The Last Night’s Game Team
Boxing + SHark Week
Boxer Mike Tyson might be the most infamous biter in sports. Back in 1997, you might remember that he bit off a piece of Evander Holyfield’s ear during a fight. Fast forward to now where he’s battling it out with the animal with the biggest bite on Shark Week. Tyson will take on massive sharks in an underwater ring. (Don’t worry, no sharks were harmed. They don’t have earlobes so they’re safe). In case that wasn’t exciting enough, Shaq and William Shatner will also make an appearance during the week-long celebration of sea life. Shark Week begins this Sunday on the Discovery Channel. HUNGRY FOR NEW THINGS TO WATCH
Overtime
Not to be outdone by Beyoncé and her performance alter ego Sasha Fierce, Russell Wilson has revealed his own alter ego, in a much more awkward away. The Seattle Seahawks quarterback (NFL – National Football League) posted a video of him talking about his alter ego “Mr. Unlimited.” During the explanation his wife Ciara shouts out questions like “Who motivates Mr. Unlimited?” (Spoiler alert: Mr. Unlimited motivates Mr. Unlimited). This cringeworthy video has Twitter shook up and confused. PEP TALK
Sideline stat
As college football teams begin to release their modified schedules of conference only play, one tradition is finally coming to an end. For the first time since 1927, Notre Dame will not play Navy in football. The two were scheduled to meet in Ireland and now with the changes in schedule, it won’t work out for them to meet up even stateside. DARN YOU COVID
Coaches’ corner
The NBA (National Basketball Association) announced a new foundation that will fund economic empowerment in the Black community. Team owners will contribute $300 million over 10 years and work alongside the NBA Players Association to steer the foundation. Its goal is to increase access and support for high school, college-aged and career-ready Black men and women, and assist national and local organizations that provide skills training, mentorship, coaching and pipeline development in NBA markets and communities across the United States and Canada." CREATING CHANGE
