Dolphins rookie quarterback Quinn Ewers is set to make his first NFL start, fulfilling a lifelong dream, after being chosen by coach Mike McDaniel to replace Tua Tagovailoa in a game that holds personal significance for Ewers despite being irrelevant to the playoff race.
Ayo Edebiri fulfilled her dream of hosting Saturday Night Live, getting emotional during her monologue and expressing her excitement and gratitude. She joked about being the first Black woman to admit being from Boston and shared some of her sketch ideas, including a failed "White Jeopardy" concept. Edebiri closed by expressing her excitement for the show and delivering a catchphrase before urging the audience to "hop on to it now."
Tyler Peddle, an 18-year-old hockey player from Drummondville, was selected by the Columbus Blue Jackets as the last pick in the 2023 NHL Draft. Peddle and his family endured a nerve-wracking wait until the very end, but their patience paid off when he was chosen with the 224th pick. Peddle expressed his gratitude and excitement, describing the moment as a dream come true. He aims to prove himself as a skilled power forward during training camp and hopes to emulate players like Matthew Tkachuk and Josh Anderson.
Michael Block, a full-time golf instructor, made a hole-in-one during the final round of the PGA Championship, playing alongside Rory McIlroy. He finished with a share of 15th place, earning him an automatic spot at next year’s event, as well as $288,333 in prize money. Block was given sponsor exemptions into two upcoming PGA Tour events, and he joked that his wife might make him charge more for lessons after his success.