Today’s Monday Minute is your gateway to the latest sports updates, game-changing moments and heartwarming stories.
Women's College Basketball Takes Paris by Storm
In a historic moment, the women's college basketball season will tip off in the City of Light as No. 6 South Carolina faces off against No. 10 Notre Dame. This marks the first-ever women's basketball game in Paris, and the excitement is palpable. The game kicks at 1 PM ET on Monday on ESPN, giving fans a taste of international basketball action.
But the excitement doesn't stop there; the defending National Champion LSU Tigers are starting their season in Las Vegas against the No. 20 Colorado Buffaloes. The return of the Preseason SEC Player of the Year, Angel Reese, adds even more anticipation to LSU's season. Her remarkable performance last season, both on and off the court, led LSU to a championship win.
LSU's head coach, Kim Mulkey, is known for her flamboyant outfits adorned with feathers, sequins and much more. Colorado has encouraged their coach, JR Payne, to drop the sweatshirt and bring her A-game courtside tonight. The game is on tonight on TNT at 7:30 PM ET.
College Football Drama and Defending Heisman Winner's Emotional Moment
The emotional aftermath of a college football game made headlines when Caleb Williams, the reigning Heisman Trophy winner, was captured getting emotional with his parents after a tough loss. His heartfelt statement, "I want to go home and cuddle with my dog and watch some shows," resonated with fans.
Meanwhile, the USC defense has been struggling, and the blame game led to the departure of defensive coordinator Alex Grinch. Since Lincoln Riley's arrival at USC, Grinch's defense consistently let down the offense, resulting in a disappointing 52-42 loss to Washington. This ignited calls for Grinch's firing, which ultimately became a reality.
A Shocking Revelation in Wrexham
In the season two premiere of the Hulu series "Welcome to Wrexham," Wrexham AFC co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney faced a surprising revelation. The club has incurred substantial financial losses since the duo took control in 2021 to the tune of $12M, which led Reynolds to declare, “I‘m going to throw up.” Despite the challenges, the global appeal they've generated is expected to offset these additional costs. Last season, the team won their first league title in 45 years, which has propelled the club to the EFL's League Two, the fourth tier of English football. Even royalty noticed when the King of England, King Charles, and Queen Camilla visited the team last December.
Before We Go
In the New York City Marathon, Ethiopia’s Tamirat Tola had an incredible victory in the men's professional race, setting a new open division course record at 2:04:58 . "Today" show correspondent Sheinelle Jones made her marathon debut, finishing strong in 4 hours, 41 minutes, and 19 seconds.
Ryan Blaney raced to his first NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing) championship, securing a thrilling victory by outdueling contender Kyle Larson at Phoenix Raceway.
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