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Wishing it was still the weekend,
The Last Night’s Game Team
US Open (Tennis)
The final major of the tennis season begins today in New York. The only Grand Slam to take place on US Soil will be without any big names after Serena and Venus Williams, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer withdrew with injuries. The United States Tennis Association announced that they’re focusing on their athlete’s mental health by providing players with access to licensed mental health providers and “quiet rooms.” PUTTING YOU FIRST
Overtime
All eyes are on Louisiana as Hurricane Ida makes landfall. The New Orleans Saints (NFL – National Football League) canceled their last preseason game this weekend and relocated to Dallas Cowboys stadium to practice for their September 12 opener. BATTEN DOWN THE HATCHES
Sideline stat
Tomorrow is the dreaded cut day for NFL players who are on the verge of making (or not making) the team. The initial 53-man rosters are due for all teams, and player’s dreams aren’t the only thing at stake. If a player makes the big league roster, he’ll make a minimum $660,000 salary. The practice squad salary is $9,200/week, and if they don’t make the cut, they make a hefty $0. THAT’LL HURT
Coaches’ corner
Toyota has suspended all self-driving e-Palette transportation pods in Tokyo after one of the vehicles collided with a visually impaired pedestrian in the Paralympic Games village. On a positive note, swimmer Jessica Long, who starred in the emotional Toyota commercial, won her 25th gold medal and fourth straight gold medal in the 200m medley. NEWS TO KNOW
