R-E-S-P-E-C-T
What a staring contest has to do with football, a new level of gratitude and proof dance is a contact sport.
As you venture into your Monday, may these stories of respect (or lack thereof) help you carry on a conversation with a client or colleague.
In awe,
The Last Night’s Game Team
MLB (MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL)
While “Saturday Night Live” took shots at the newest member of the Philadelphia Phillies because of his massive contract, Bryce Harper showed off his sensitive side. Harper has worn the number 34 since breaking into the big leagues, but will wear No. 3 for his 13-year contract with the team. Why? The last person to wear the No. 34 for the Phillies was former pitcher Roy Halladay, who died in a plane crash. Harper felt Halladay should be the last player to wear that jersey number for the team. RESPECT
OVERTIME
Who says dancing isn’t a contact sport? After a big win, UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) fighter Johnny Walker broke out his celebration dance in the octagon. He showed off his skills by doing the worm and as a result he dislocated his shoulder. SHOW OFF
SIDELINE STAT
ESPN’s Rich Eisen did it again, running the 40-yard dash at the NFL (National Football League) Combine to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. For the second year in a row, Eisen, who has raised over $1 million for the children's hospital, received a surprise donation from New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick. GOOD GUYS FINISH FIRST
COACHES’ CORNER
Last week we shared with you why the NFL Combine is one tough interview. Besides the physical tests, the mental ones are just as strenuous. This weekend, the Seattle Seahawks asked one prospect to participate in a staring contest. WHATEVER IT TAKES
WHAT TO WATCH
Rocker Kid Rock celebrated his first hole-in-one with none other than golf legend Jack Nicklaus. FORE!
Can't Hardly Wait
A big pay day, a fashion faux pas and the Underwear Olympics.
Giving you something to talk about at happy hour, which is only a few hours away.
The future is bright,
The Last Night’s Game
MLB (MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL)
Sending the sports world into a tizzy, baseball's biggest free agent, Bryce Harper, signed with the Philadelphia Phillies (MLB – Major League Baseball) for a cool 13 years, $330 million. His contract is the most lucrative free agent contract signed in American professional sports history. The contract locks him in with the team until 2031, about the time the Jetsons start flying cars. AT LEAST HE’LL BE ABLE TO AFFORD ONE
OVERTIME
We’ve all had that moment where we felt like we forgot to pack something. Well the equipment managers for the Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s basketball team did. They forgot to pack their team’s uniforms for an away game and the team was forced to wear the other team’s jerseys. BET THAT WON’T HAPPEN AGAIN
SIDELINE STAT
The Dallas Cowboys’ Jason Witten (NFL - National Football League) retired to the broadcast booth last season, covering Monday Night Football. Apparently, the 11-time Pro Bowler had enough of the criticism about his on-air talent (or lack thereof according to some folks), so he signed back with the Cowboys at age 36 to play another season. EITHER WAY YOU’LL GET THE CRAP BEAT OUT OF YOU
COACHES’ CORNER
The nation’s toughest job interview, the NFL Combine, continues this weekend with the fan favorite 40-yard dash. The NFL prospects will take the field but keep an eye out for Rich Eisen, a sportscaster who is competing in the run for the 15th year in a row. He’ll race in his suit and a pair of cleats all to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. FAST FEET
For more on the “Underwear Olympics” aka the combine, check out our Five Things To Know.