Welcome to another Monday Minute, where we bring you the latest and most intriguing stories from the world of sports and beyond. In today's edition, we cover the Kelce Bowl rematch, an NFL quarterback's surprising living arrangements and the challenges Coach Prime and the Colorado Buffaloes face. Let's dive in!
The Kelce Bowl Rematch
Tonight marks the highly anticipated rematch of last year's Super Bowl (NFL - National Football League), also known as the Kelce Bowl, between Travis Kelce’s Kansas City Chiefs and Jason Kelce’s Philadelphia Eagles. The Chiefs won in last year’s matchup. For an in-depth look at the game, check out our Instagram and TikTok for a rundown.
The Unlikely QB Living Situation
In an unexpected turn of events, New York Giants (NFL) quarterback Tommy DeVito made headlines by revealing he still lives with his parents. Despite this unconventional living arrangement, DeVito led the Giants to a victory over the Washington Commanders, breaking a three-game losing streak. DeVito's performance, coupled with an equipment failure issue preventing post-game showers, which likely made for a smelly bus ride home.
DeVito now holds the record for the most touchdown passes (five) in his first two career starts, a feat unmatched by any Giants quarterback since 1950.
Coach Prime's Struggles at Colorado:
Coach Prime and the Colorado Buffaloes started the season on a meteoric rise, but their hopes of bowl contention were dashed, bringing them back down to earth. But they still won 3 more games than last year’s one win, so it’s still an improvement.
Turbulent Times for LSU
LSU's title defense has faced a rocky start, marked by an upset in the first game against Colorado earlier this month. Star player Angel Reese has been missing from the team, leading to rumors of academic issues and social media conflicts involving players' parents. Stay informed on the latest developments surrounding this turbulent situation.
A few quick notes before we go:
The college basketball tournament that starts today, the Maui Invitational, has been relocated to the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa due to the fires in Maui.
Despite initial criticism of the first-ever race on the Las Vegas Strip for F1 (Formula One), Max Verstappen overcame a five-second penalty to secure the victory, completing his hat trick (three wins) for the American races. The event drew a "capacity crowd“of 315,000 fans and brought an estimated economic impact of $1.2B and $100M in tax revenue to the Las Vegas community.
We released this week's Wednesday podcast early to prepare you for Thanksgiving. Tune in this afternoon to the podcast for Turkey Day conversation starters to help you navigate those potentially awkward holiday moments.
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