It's time for another Monday Minute, where we catch you up on the hottest sports stories from the weekend, which serve as the perfect icebreakers.
Taylor Swift and Her Star-Studded Sports Outing
Our weekend kicked off with a bang as pop sensation Taylor Swift graced the Kansas City Chiefs vs. New York Jets game to support her rumored beau, Travis Kelce. But what made this appearance even more exciting was that the Jets almost pulled off a win and, of course, A-list squad Swift brought along: Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, and Sabrina Carpenter. And that wasn't all; Taylor was spotted having dinner with Brittany Mahomes and Sophie Turner, adding to the star-studded affair. It's got us all wondering if "87" might be the title of her next album.
Notre Dame's Heartwarming Sportsmanship
Notre Dame ended Duke's undefeated season in a thrilling game with a last-second touchdown. But what truly touched our hearts was the display of sportsmanship after the game. Notre Dame's quarterback, Sam Hartman, delayed celebrating the win to ensure Duke's injured quarterback, Riley Leonard, was okay. It was a reminder that sports go beyond the scoreboard; they're about respect and camaraderie. Read more about it here.
Coach Prime and the Buffaloes' Spirited (almost) Comeback
Coach Prime and the Buffaloes made headlines by staging a remarkable comeback despite being down by 21 points. Unfortunately, they were defeated by Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams, who is now a top candidate for this year's award.
MLB (Major League Baseball) Playoffs are in full effect
MLB regular season wrapped up, and the Miami Marlins clinched a playoff spot for the fourth time in history. Even more remarkable is that they are the first team to achieve this feat with a female General Manager, Kim Ng. The wild card games are set to start on Tuesday, so stay tuned! Check out the full schedule here.
Toy Story Magic on the Football Field
The Toy Story-themed broadcast of the Atlanta Falcons - Jacksonville Jaguars (NFL) game received rave reviews and ratings. Looks like we'll be seeing more creative broadcasts in the future.
Team Europe Triumphs in Golf and WNBA (WOmen’s National Basketball Association) Finals Await
In golf, Team Europe defended their home soil and defeated Team USA. Europe continues its winning streak on home turf. Also, don't forget to mark your calendars because the WNBA finals are just around the corner, featuring the Las Vegas Aces and the New York Liberty. We'll have more on that in our Friday weekend preview podcast.
That's a wrap for this week's Monday Minute. We hope you enjoyed these sports highlights and found some exciting conversation starters for your next gathering, date night or office meeting. Until next time, keep kicking ass both on and off the field.
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