You don't know squat ... until you read these tips on squats
Welcome to Good Sports! It's been over 60 days now since the sports world went on hiatus. While some things are coming back – hello, UFC and NASCAR – the large majority of us are still subject to some sort of stay at home order. And that mean's we're all still Working Out From Home. Some tips, tricks and fun from the #WOFH experts:
- SQUATS ARE FOR EVERYONE: But... you don't know how to do them until you learn these tips.
- INCLUDE YOUR KIDS: Exercising at home can be tough if you are a parent to young children. Here's ways to make workout time like a playtime so your kiddos can join, too.
- ANOTHER OBSTACLE: How the reigning Boston Marathon wheelchair champ created an international Zoom event.
- WHAT WORLD'S BEST ARE DOING: Martins Licis, the World's Strongest Man, is kind of in the same boat as the rest of us. Here's how he's managing social distancing.
And here are the rest of the standout stories you need to see:
- 'THE LAST DANCE': How a fight in practice actually helped strengthen the bond between Michael Jordan and Bulls teammate Steve Kerr. Episodes 7 and 8 also delved into why MJ invented slights for motivation as well as Scottie Pippen's most infamous moment.
- GOOD IDEA: The Miami Dolphins' plan for holding games that account for social distancing is practical and refreshing, Dan Wolken writes.
- 'GOD HAD A HAND ON ME': Tennessee State running back Jordan Bell lost part of his leg in a motorcycle accident that could have been even more devastating.
- HAPPY BIRTHDAY WILLIE MAYS! Willie Mays – in our estimation MLB's greatest living player – turned 89 this week.
- MAN O' WAR MYSTERY: Why didn't one of history's most famous horses race in the 1920 Kentucky Derby?
- PROJECT 11: Washington Redskins QB Alex Smith’s wife shares inspiring birthday video of him working out after gruesome leg injury
- LET'S PLAY BALL: Korean baseball league begins play in empty stadiums.
- ‘SOMETHING ABOUT KOBE’: Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant shared a special bond.
- NFL SCHEDULE RELEASED: The full 256-game slate for the 2020 NFL season was released Thursday night. There are plenty of intriguing matchups, though not everyone will be satisfied.
- RIP DON SHULA: Don Shula, a two-time Super Bowl champion who won more games than any other coach in NFL history, died Monday morning, the Miami Dolphins announced. He was 90. "Don Shula was the patriarch of the Miami Dolphins for 50 years," the team said in a statement. "He brought the winning edge to our franchise and put the Dolphins and the city of Miami in the national sports scene."
- 'AN UNEXPECTED PATERNITY LEAVE': How IndyCar driver has kept occupied during the season's pause.
- ROOKIE AND DAREDEVIL: Cowboys rookie Bradlee Anae is a self-described adrenaline junkie who channels his "daredevil" spirit with cliff-jumping
- LEBRON JAMES THE ACTIVIST: LeBron James, outraged over shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery, never hesitates to speak against injustice and racism, in stark contrast to Michael Jordan, Nancy Armour writes.
The videos that moved and inspired us, from our friends at SportsKind:
- Olympic swimmer Sharon van Rouwendaal is training in a kiddie pool.
- Suiting up on his college's senior night defies odds for this former star recruit.
The rest of the eye-catching stories from the week that was:
- Michael Jordan's father built UNC's Roy Williams a wood-burning stove during recruitment .
- Tua has a new jersey number.
- Kevin Love provides mental health tips for dealing with these times.
- A "Shoeless" Joe Jackson card sold for big money.
- Sir Charles is doubtful his rift with former "brother" Michael Jordan will end.
- Reigning NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo's Twitter account got hacked.
- The "Monday Night Football" booth is getting a makeover.
- Vanessa Bryant discovers letter from Kobe, opens it on her birthday.
- Arizona State kicker and his dad pass out protective masks to homeless.
- Andy Dalton says, "I believe I'm a starter" after signing with the Cowboys
- Bryce Harper recalls his emotions after receiving National's lowball offer
- Hall of Fame QB Brett Favre denies taking $1.1 million for speaking engagements he did not attend
- Former Kentucky football player on front lines of COVID-19 pandemic as nurse.
- Bengals rookie doesn't have typical post-football plans.
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