Calling An Audible

When life is unpredictable, you can always count on sports to be a great conversation starter.

Dependable discussions,

The Last Night’s Game Team  

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NFL (NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE)

When a quarterback wants to change the play at the line of scrimmage, he calls an audible. In yesterday’s game, Jared Goff, from the conference leading Los Angeles Rams, did just that. The play he called for all to hear was “Halle Berry.” Word made it back to the real Halle Berry who wanted to know just what kind of play the Halle Berry is. HOLLYWOOD HIKE

SIDELINE STAT

It was a case of the bad news bears yesterday for Chicago Bears (NFL) kicker Cody Parkey. He hit the field goal post (aka the uprights) not one or two times on a kick but four times in one game. Not to be outdone, his teammate Prince Amukamara took the field in a jersey with his last name misspelled. KEEPING THEM HUMBLE

COACHES’ CORNER

University of Louisville head football coach Bobby Petrino was fired yesterday and it led to a very awkward television moment. His pre-taped show Inside the Cards with Coach Bobby Petrino was airing on TV as the news of his firing rolled across the bottom ticker. TIMING IS EVERYTHING

WHAT TO WATCH

It's the most wonderful time of the year - time for the NBA's (National Basketball Association) city uniforms. The jerseys feature a homage to the team’s host city. The Denver Nuggets jerseys are pretty sweet featuring a throwback rainbow skyline. To learn more about the fascinating stories behind some of the best city jerseys, tune into Wednesday’s five things to know. CLOTHES THAT TELL A STORY

Smarter Than The Average Bear

Fresh off the weekend and ready to own the coffee conversation.

What like it’s hard?

The Last Night’s Game Team

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College football

When the military academies play each other in football, it’s a long-standing tradition to steal the other team’s mascot. Army and Navy have done this for years but no one has previously been able to capture the Air Force falcon. Well this year the tradition went awry when two Army cadets abducted the Air Force falcon, leaving it injured. Luckily, Aurora the falcon is expected to make a full recovery. SOMEONE’S IN TROUBLE NOW

Overtime

There are 20,000 Snickers fueling the Dallas Cowboys’ Tank Lawrence (NFL - National Football League) in tonight’s Monday Night Football game. He’ll be wearing special Snickers branded cleats and if he records a sack in the game, the candy brand will donate 20,000 Snickers Sacks to service members as part of the Operation Gratitude initiative. SNACKS FOR SACKS

Sideline stat

It was a beautiful day for the NYC Marathon yesterday and an even better day for Daniel Romanchuk. With his win, he claimed two titles, the youngest racer to ever win the wheelchair race and the first U.S. man to do so. SUNDAY FUNDAY 

Coaches’ corner

When you’re a bust who was busted. The Oakland Raiders (NFL) former quarterback JaMarcus Russell was having a rough season and now we know why. The team had a hunch Russell wasn’t preparing for the games so they provided him with blank tapes of “game film” to see if he actually watched them. He didn’t but lied and said he did. Shockingly, he’s no longer with the team. THE MORE YOU KNOW

What to watch

Yesterday the Seattle Seahawks (NFL) made things happen on the field but really brought their A game when it came to their touchdown celebration. Their in sync moves are something that should be watched on repeat and celebrated. BREAKING IT DOWN

Hustle Hard

Make things happen.

Take that Monday,

The Last Night’s Game Team   

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MLB (Major League Baseball)

When you’re on top of the world. The Boston Red Sox are World Champions. The Red Sox defeated the Dodgers last night to win the World Series. After going through an 86-year drought, they are the only team to win four championships in the 21st century. The MVP of the series is 35-year-old Steve Pearce. In his 12 major league seasons, Pearce has played for seven different teams without ever making an all-star team. This was his time to shine. WE’RE GOING TO DISNEYLAND

Overtime

Florida State University set a record on Saturday - its worse home loss in school history. Their fans became desperate for entertainment, with one, an FSU professor, turning to a shirtless tan in the bleachers while reading a novel. Unbeknownst to him, he captured the attention of the TV cameras and Twitter. THAT’S QUITE A LOOK

Sideline stat

The Jacksonville Jaguars (NFL – National Football Association) were in London to play in one of the league’s international games. While there, four Jags players were arrested for not paying their bar tab. Seems extreme but it was a $64,000 bar tab. Don't worry, they made bail but the Jags lost their game against the Philadelphia Eagles. KARMA'S A B*TCH

Coaches’ corner

Driver Lewis Hamilton took home yet another F1 (Formula One) season championship, proving to his sponsors that he’s worth it. His sponsors, which include Monster Energy and Tommy Hilfiger, spent a cumulative $143 million this year to have their logos featured on his race suit. FANCY PANTS