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Friday December 8
MNML Sports Newsletter
December 08, 2023
Happy Friday ~ Jon Rahm got paid $300 million dollars this week for playing a game that he loves…
….. anyway, enjoy the rest of your work week and this short recap of this week’s sporting news
NFL
Thursday Night Football Result
New England Patriots at Pittsburgh Steelers: Some were calling this the worst game of the year and, to everyone’s surprise, it was not that bad. The Patriots went up 21-3 in the first half, but the Steelers gave a good effort in the comeback, but came up short. Patriots win 21-18.
Games to Watch
Jacksonville Jaguars at Cleveland Browns | Sunday 1pm ET on CBS
Buffalo Bills at Kansas City Chiefs | Sunday 4:25pm ET on CBS
Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys | Sunday 8:20pm ET on NBC
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
The NCAA has come forward with a proposal that will allow schools to pay players directly, not just thought NIL deal
COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Games to Watch
20 Illinois at 17 Tennessee | Saturday Noon ET on CBS
23 Wisconsin at 1 Arizona | Saturday 3:15pm ET on ESPN
GOLF
The 3rd ranked golfer on the planet, Jon Rahm, defects from the PGA Tour for the LIV Golf Tour. The deal is reportedly $300 million+ over three years. This is easily the biggest name since Phil Mickelson to join the LIV tour thus far.
And he gets a cool bomber jacket so you know it’s real
NBA
In Season Tournament Championship
Indiana Pacers at LA Lakers | Saturday 8:30pm ET on ABC/ESPN2
MLB
One the leagues best hitters, Juan Soto, has been traded from the San Diego Padres to the Yankees.
BREAKING: Juan Soto is reportedly being traded to the New York Yankees.
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork)
3:38 AM • Dec 7, 2023
Philadelphia Phillies closer, Craig Kimbrel, goes to Baltimore
Right-handed reliever Craig Kimbrel and the Baltimore Orioles are in agreement on a one-year, $13 million contract, sources tell ESPN.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan)
8:36 PM • Dec 6, 2023
COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL
Round of 16 complete — 8 teams remain trying to book their ticket for Tampa, Florida for the finals. If you haven’t watched college volleyball yet, consider this a personal recommendation — it’s electric.
Games to Watch
2 Louisville at 1 Pittsburgh | Saturday 4pm ET on ESPNU
3 Arkansas at 1 Nebraska | Saturday 6pm ET on ESPNU
2 Oregon at 1 Wisconsin | Saturday 8pm ET on ESPNU
2 Texas at 1 Standford | Saturday 10pm ET on ESPNU
OTHER SPORTS
This is not surprising at all from the Lesnar family
Brock Lesnar's daughter, Mya, broke the shot put record at Colorado State with an 18.50m throw 🔥
Runs in the family 💪
(via @CSUTrackFieldXC)
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport)
5:13 PM • Dec 6, 2023
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Peace,
Sean Fitzgerald
Founder of MNML Sports Newsletter
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