It’s a new week to showcase the incredible you. Let’s start here with the secret behind your gift of gab.
Best week ever.
The Last Night’s Game Team
NFL (National Football League)
The first weekend of NFL football was a success. No games were cancelled nor did any player or personnel test positive for COVID. Tom Brady played in his first game as a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. (They lost). And it was a fresh start with a new name and win for the Washington Football Team. Washington head coach Ron Rivera, who has cancer, received an IV at halftime while his second-year quarterback Dwayne Haskins gave a rousing speech to rally his team from 17-point deficit to win. STEPPING UP
Overtime
While the Los Angeles Lakers advanced to their first conference finals since 2010, they also welcomed a new member to their family. Kobe Bryant’s former teammate and close friend, Pau Gasol welcomed a daughter and named her after Gianna Bryant. Gianna died in the helicopter crash alongside her father. Gasol and his wife were and are still very close with the Bryant family. In fact, Vanessa Bryant is the godmother to little Elisabet Gianna. Kobe and Gasol led the Lakers to their last conference finals appearance that eventually resulted in a championship. TOUCHING TRIBUTE
Sideline stat
Naomi Osaka has accomplished so much in her 22 years. The highest paid female athlete in the world won her second U.S. Open title (tennis) all while raising awareness for social justice - her masks have been the talk of the tournament. In her victories, Osaka channeled her idol Kobe Bryant’s spirit. She wore his jersey after every match. Bryant was a sports mentor to Osaka, sending her positive notes after a big win or a big loss. INSPIRED
Coaches’ corner
Dancing with the Stars starts tonight and while Carole Baskin looks to extend her 15 minutes of fame on this season of “Dancing with the Stars.” She’ll have some tough competition in Super Bowl Champ Vernon Davis (NFL – National Football League) and former Olympic figure skater, commentator and fashion guru Johnny Weir. Other notable names in this year’s cast include rapper Nelly, head coach Monica Aldama from "Cheer," former NBA (National Basketball Association) star Charles Oakley who was featured in "The Last Dance" and Kaitlyn Bristowe from "The Bachelorette." TWINKLE TOES
