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There’s not a single element within the Johnny Gaudreau story that doesn’t simply rip your coronary heart proper out of your chest and snatch it in two.
Gaudreau was a beloved hockey participant. He’d already made his mark within the NHL as one of many league’s premier gamers and was solely simply getting began with the Blue Jackets. His brother, Matthew, 29, was a minor league hockey participant, too.
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That information alone is extremely unhappy. However, with each element, the story will get worse.
They weren’t doing something out of the peculiar. The brothers Gaudreau have been reportedly out for a easy late-night bike journey after they have been each struck by a seemingly impatient driver who tried to pressure their means round one other automobile, based on reporting from ESPN.
We’ve discovered the 2 New Jersey natives had a day forward of them. The Gaudreau brothers have been scheduled to be groomsmen at their sister’s wedding ceremony in Philadelphia on Friday.
Right here’s the worst half: The motive force of the automobile that struck the Gaudreaus was allegedly arrested and charged with two counts of driving beneath the affect and demise by auto, as introduced by ESPN’s Mike Greenberg.
Not solely did this not should occur, nevertheless it shouldn’t have occurred.
Driving beneath the affect doesn’t simply spoil the driving force’s life. It doesn’t simply finish the lives of the victims. It rips households to shreds.
The Gaudreau brothers must be waking up this morning with pleasure of their hearts. They need to be heading to Philly to play their half in one of the best day of their sister’s life. They need to be tying one another’s ties and fixing one another’s collars, ensuring that they’re sharp sufficient for photos with the household later. Later tonight, they have been going to bop till they couldn’t anymore on the wedding ceremony reception.
They received’t get to try this now. As a substitute, their household will get to consider planning two funerals on their sister’s wedding ceremony day.
All as a result of somebody allegedly determined they have been OK to drive final night time after they in all probability knew they shouldn’t have. Calling a rideshare would’ve saved two lives final night time. Hundreds extra lives have been misplaced to the identical story.
There’s not a lot to say right here, man. Don’t drive beneath the affect. It’s not cool. It by no means has been. It by no means will probably be. There’s no excuse.
An early exit for Carlos Alcaraz
(Photograph by Luke Hales/Getty Pictures)
In one of the vital surprising flip of occasions in males’s tennis in a very long time, Carlos Alcaraz is out within the second spherical of the US Open.
Not solely is he out, however he misplaced in straight units to unranked opponent Botic van de Zandschulp, who simply simply had the largest second of his profession. You wouldn’t understand it if you happen to have been watching the match, although.
Take a take a look at his response after the ultimate level:
Botic van de Zandschulp’s response after beating Carlos Alcaraz on the US Open.
Largest second of his complete life.
However he’s virtually stoic.
Icy cool demeanor.
Mainly no response.
Stone chilly killer & I’m right here for it. 🥶
pic.twitter.com/cBp4OHskcl
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) August 30, 2024
That is what appearing such as you’ve been there earlier than seems like. Van de Zandschulp appears unmoved after taking down arguably one of the best participant on this planet.
It’s onerous to overstate how massive of an upset that is. Alcaraz had simply received Wimbledon and the French Open. Van de Zandschulp is unranked. But, right here we’re, with Alcaraz’s season over and Van de Zandschulp shifting ahead.
What a flip of occasions. Tennis, man. You’ve obtained to like it.
Faculty soccer continues to be a mad home
Isn’t it simply one of the best? Colorado beat North Dakota State after this wild go-ahead seize within the fourth quarter from Travis Hunter.
RIDICULOUS TD CATCH 😱
Make that three touchdowns for Travis Hunter tonight 🔥 pic.twitter.com/zzohGx3ybZ
— ESPN (@espn) August 30, 2024
The numbers on this one have been loopy. Shedeur Sanders completed the sport with 445 yards passing and 4 touchdowns. Hunter completed with 132 yards and three touchdowns. Jimmy Horn Jr. had 198 yards and a landing himself.
This one was epic.
On the opposite finish of issues, Minnesota mistakenly lit fireworks after…lacking a game-winning kick in opposition to North Carolina to lose 19-17. This was HILARIOUS.
Fireworks for the LOSS!! #Gophers proceed their 2023 season into 2024!! Have a pleasant night time, drive safely, hug your children!! pic.twitter.com/uBBGvBfplE
— GopherHole.com (@GopherHole) August 30, 2024
Faculty soccer guidelines, man.
Photograph Friday: Travis Hunter, you might be ridiculous
Necessary Credit score: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports activities
How may or not it’s something apart from the Travis Hunter catch? That is artwork. Charles Curtis says to hold it within the Louvre.
Fast hits: Caitlin Clark, MVP? … Taylor Swift performs … and extra
— Rebecca Lobo says Caitlin Clark may enter the MVP dialog. Wouldn’t get my vote, tho. Meg Corridor has extra.
— Taylor Swift has, apparently, been drawing up some performs for the Chiefs, based on Patrick Mahomes. Andy Reid, do your factor. Charles has extra.
— Rutgers gave us the first dangerous beat of the season for no cause in any respect. Right here’s Blake Schuster with extra.
— Right here’s Blake once more with a blinding 100-yard kick return from Bowling Inexperienced to open their season. Pleasant.
— Shedeur Sanders seemed good in opposition to NDSU, however he positively threw one of many silliest interceptions we’ll see this season. Right here’s Cory Woodroof with extra.
— Brandon Aiyuk’s new contract has a element that shocked NFL followers. Right here’s Andrew Joseph with extra.
That’s a wrap, of us. Get pleasure from your weekend. Blissful Labor Day to you. We’ll see you Tuesday.
-Sykes ✌️
