Stafford’s Swift Appearance, Kate Upton’s MLB Lore, and Jalen Brunson’s SNL Debut

Jalen Brunson ditched his typical stoic self for his SNL debut last weekend for a few characters: a high school musical-esque basketballer, a rapper, and a member of a polycule. Seeing OG Anunoby act was the cherry on top. Matt Stafford also took the big screen in Taylor Swift’s music video for “Patient Zero,” which debuted at this year’s VMAs. Turns out having Swiftie daughters can pay dividends for your career.

In this episode, we also cover:

• The latest in the WNBA playoffs, plus honoring Olivia Miles and Nneka Ogwumike’s league accomplishments

• Whether JJ McCarthy will replace fellow young Giants QB, Jaxson Dart, for the long run

• Two activities that aren’t activities but should be: beer wenching & girl gripping

• Where things stand in the MLB post-season 

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Send Its:

• Justin Verlander’s emotional send-off, featuring his daughter and wife, Kate Upton: https://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/article/justin-verlanders-daughter-gave-him-an-emotional-hug-on-the-mound-after-his-final-mlb-pitch-what-a-moment-191250826.html

• Bonus: the commercial Verlander and Upton met on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgQ4QwyZem8 

• The beer baddie who carried 14 beers: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DdwMEwaMEwq/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&stkn=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== 

• Plus, the Toronto Tempo and Coors Light for making a drink we need: https://www.instagram.com/p/DdrZlRllnfa/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&stkn=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== 

• Introducing Atlanta City FC: https://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/nwsl-team-17-atlanta-city-fc-unveils-club-name-logo-and-colors

• Plus: Ashley Sanchez ties Temwa Chawinga’s record: https://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/sanchez-becomes-second-to-score-20-goals-fishlock-breaks-rapinoe-s-reign-scoring-record 

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