• Real Madrid Edges MLS All-Stars Before Soldier Field Sellout Crowd
  
• Mobil 1 Renews NASCAR Sponsorship In Multiyear Agreement
  
• Pro Football HOF's New Stadium, Named For Tom Benson, Opens Today
  
• Charlotte's MLS Effort Takes A Hit As County Slashes Contribution

• HOF Stadium Dedicated With Statue Of Saints' Tom Benson
  
• Yankees Mull Extending Netting Along Lower Level Of Ballpark
  
• The Basketball Tournament Wraps Up With Successful Baltimore Event
  
• Dennis Eckersley Ready To "Move On" From David Price Conflict

Tom Benson HOF Stadium yesterday was "dedicated" with a statue of Saints Owner Tom Benson before opening to the public. The venue is "one of nine elements planned" for the more than $700M Johnson Controls HOF Village development. Pro Football HOF President David Baker said, "This is a vision. This is just the beginning." As part of the ceremony, the "gold-and-white logo for the Village was unveiled" (Canton REPOSITORY, 8/4). Last night's HOF game between the Cardinals and Cowboys christened the stadium with a crowd of 21,126 fans, and the game was a "win for Canton" and the $137M stadium, "especially after last year's contest was cancelled because of poor field conditions" (Canton REPOSITORY, 8/4). Benson spoke briefly during the stadium's dedication saying, "I always thought a lot of Canton" (Baton Rouge ADVOCATE, 8/4). 

Baker last night "got it right." If HOF Stadium is "any indication," the HOF Village project "will be worth the wait" (Canton REPOSITORY, 8/4). The pregame and halftime shows "didn’t disappoint the crowd" either (FT. WORTH STAR-TELEGRAM, 8/4). NBC’s Al Michaels said the HOF will soon be the "ultimate football destination.” Michaels: "They’ve done a heck of a job” ("Cardinals-Cowboys," NBC, 8/3). The AKRON BEACON JOURNAL goes with the header, "Tom Benson Hall Of Fame Stadium Opens To Rave Reviews."

Meanwhile, Tony Romo and Jim Nantz "went through a practice run for CBS, calling the game from the makeshift booth that resembled a tall, box deer stand." NBC's Al Michaels said of Romo, "The only thing I said to Tony when I saw him last week ... 'Slow it down a bit'" (DALLAS MORNING NEWS, 8/4).

A "sellout crowd" of 61,428 attended last night's MLS All-Star Game at Soldier Field, where Real Madrid won on penalty kicks after playing to a 1-1 draw in regulation (CHICAGO TRIBUNE, 8/3). The "environment for the game included a downpour at kickoff" and a fanfest outside the stadium. Fans were "treated to a flyover after the national anthem." Real Madrid stars Gareth Bale, Karim Benzema and Marcelo "didn't start but entered in the 63rd minute." Orlando City F Dom Dwyer said, "It was a fun night" (CHICAGO SUN-TIMES, 8/3). Compared to some earlier MLS ASGs, the "difference in energy and anticipation could be felt everywhere," thanks "mostly to a gigawatt opponent in Real Madrid" (ESPNFC.com, 8/3).

The sellout came despite the Cubs and White Sox both playing home games yesterday. MLS "issued about 700 media credentials" (CHICAGO TRIBUNE, 8/3). MLS is now 8-6 in ASGs against foreign clubs and has "lost two in a row for the first time" since '11. When the ASG is "bad, it looks just like every other tired, derivative all-star contest." And "unfortunately," last night's game "fit that description" (SI.com, 8/3).

NASCAR today will announce that Mobil 1 has renewed as the official motor oil of the sanctioning body in a multiyear deal. Terms were unclear, but NASCAR partnerships typically cost low seven figures annually. Mobil 1, whose deal with NASCAR started in ’03, will announce the deal at today’s Fuel for Business council meeting in N.Y. NASCAR VP/Partnership Marketing Lou Garate said that Mobil 1’s assets are mostly the same in the extended deal, which he called a “big” one for the sanctioning body to secure.

ExxonMobil Global Sponsorship & Motorsports Manager Kai Decker in an email pointed out his company’s increasing interest in NASCAR’s digital and social media efforts. Garate noted that Mobil 1 has been leveraging NASCAR driver Kevin Harvick and former NBAer Dikembe Mutombo to launch the brand’s Annual Protection product in a TV ad that has been in heavy rotation.

Decker also cited multiple studies as to why Mobil 1 extended, including data from Turnkey Sports cited in SBJ indicating that recognition of Mobil 1’s official status with NASCAR was at a three-year high. Mobil 1, which says more than 50% of teams in NASCAR’s three national series use its products, also has a deal with Stewart-Haas Racing.

The Yankees have been "reluctant to extend the protective netting along the lower level of seats at Yankee Stadium out of concern that some fans will object," but the team’s position "may be shifting." Less than 10 days ago a fan at Yankee Stadium was "struck in the head and bloodied by a foul ball off the bat" of RF Aaron Judge. The Yankees in a statement yesterday said that they "were 'seriously exploring' an extension of the current netting to the far end of each dugout, with the height of the netting being gradually reduced the farther it gets from home plate" (N.Y. TIMES, 8/4).

The 23,000-capacity Tom Benson HOF Stadium is opening this morning in Canton for a "dedication ceremony" before hosting tonight's Cowboys-Cardinals HOF Game. The HKS-designed stadium was "built in stages in less than two years." Visitors today will "notice two temporary elements -- the east end zone seats and the scoreboard -- which were not planned to be finished this year." The stadium is "one of nine components planned" for the estimated $700M HOF Village (CANTONREP.com, 8/2).

The Basketball Tournament’s championship game last night drew a "near-capacity crowd" at Coppin State Univ.'s Physical Education Complex, which saw Overseas Elite win its third straight tournament title and the accompanying $2M prize. The city of Baltimore also "came away equally rewarded in proving a fine host for the three-day national event." TBT Founder & CEO Jon Mugar considered the event a "big success," adding that Baltimore will be "strongly considered to host the tournament in the future." Mugar: "I feel really great how things have gone the first year here" (Baltimore SUN, 8/4).

The effort to bring an MLS team to Charlotte was "dealt a major blow" last night when Mecklenburg County (N.C.) commissioners voted 5-3 to "limit their financial contribution to giving the city of Charlotte the Memorial Stadium site -- and nothing else." As part of the "original deal," the county would have paid $71.25M for the stadium next year and then another $30M for FY '20. Now, the balance for the proposed $175M, 20,000-seat stadium -- more than $100M -- "would have to be covered" by the city or SMI President & CEO Marcus Smith's ownership group (CHARLOTTE OBSERVER, 8/3).

Dennis Eckersley "returned to the NESN broadcast booth for the first time" since July 20 last night and made it clear that he wants his conflict with P David Price to "go away." He said, "I don’t want to bebop around it. It’s brutal, really, because it’s a very unfortunate set of circumstances. But I think everybody wants to move on, I’m the guy that wants to move on. I want to say that the fans have been great. This support that they’ve given me is incredible. But let’s move on" (BOSTON GLOBE, 8/4). NESN analyst Tim Wakefield said Eckersley "states the truth," but he is not "personally critical against you as a player." Wakefield: "He’s a Hall of Famer, he knows how hard the game is" (BOSTON HERALD, 8/4).

The Dodgers and Spectrum announced that the "final six Tuesday games of the regular season would be shown" on KTLA-CW starting Aug. 22. The deal means that 16 SportsNet LA broadcasts "will be simulcast on free television this season, the most since the team-owned cable channel launched" in '14. The average audience for the 10 SportsNet LA games simulcast on KTLA in April and May was "almost five times as large as the average audience for a game aired exclusively on SportsNet LA" (L.A. TIMES, 8/4).

ESPN named Marcia Keegan VP/National Radio Programming & Production, where she will report to Senior VP/Business Divisions Traug Keller. In her new role, Keegan will oversee all of ESPN Radio’s talk shows. Keegan had been VP/Production, overseeing ESPN's daytime studio schedule.

Activision Blizzard yesterday had its first earnings call since announcing Patriots Owner Robert Kraft and Mets COO Jeff Wilpon were among the "first owners in the company’s upcoming Overwatch eSports league," and several analysts "used the opportunity to ask about Activision’s financial plans for the league." Management "spoke of revenue-sharing arrangements." There will be a "'pool of shared league-wide revenues,' based on money generated from media rights and league sponsorships." Activision will "take half, with the teams splitting the rest." Teams will also be able to "make money from ticket sales." Activision’s answers "highlighted just how hard the company is trying to make eSports look like traditional professional sports leagues" (BARRONS.com, 8/3).

The paint scheme for Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s final race as a full-time NASCAR driver was unveiled last night on QVC, and the design "harkens to Earnhardt Jr.'s 1999 Cup debut." The design will be on the No. 88 for the Nov. 19 Ford Ecoboost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Earnhardt said, "It came together really quick. ... I read through Twitter. Everyone who has any particular comment about this unveil or knows about this particular unveil seems to want this car and hopes it’s this car" (USATODAY.com, 8/2). The scheme is "modeled after the Budweiser car he drove when he first got to the Cup Series" (SPORTS.YAHOO.com, 8/2).

ESPN will "broadcast live games" from the English Football League in the U.S. this season. Disney has a large stake in BAMTech, which "reached a deal this week to acquire the U.S. rights to the games" in the second, third and fourth divisions of English football -- the Championship, League One and League Two -- as well as the Carabao Cup, the newly rebranded league cup. ESPN then "reached a separate agreement with BAMTech to air the games," which will primarily be shown on digital platforms. Rights to the EFL in the U.S. had "previously belonged to BeIN Sports." The first game "will air" today (ESPN.com, 8/3).

The latest iteration of the Hornets' mobile app will "allow fans to order beer and nachos from their smartphones." The app upgrade, powered by California-based VenueNext, will be available Oct. 2. Hornets Exec VP and Chief Sales & Marketing Officer Pete Guelli said that the plan is to have "everything fully operational for the start of the season." He added that the roughly 100,000 people who have "downloaded the Hornets' current app will be upgraded to the new one, which is free." The goal "ultimately would be to have all 11,000 season-ticket holders download it" (CHARLOTTE OBSERVER, 8/3).

AT&T, which is "gearing up to take charge of Time Warner, plans to dump the media company’s corporate name as well as name" a new CEO to replace Jeff Bewkes. Sources said that AT&T has "approached potential candidates for a position that would sit above Time Warner’s Turner, HBO and Warner Bros. units" and report to AT&T Entertainment CEO John Stankey. Bewkes is "expected to exit as soon as the deal closes" with a $95M buy-out. Sources said that AT&T had "initially hoped" that longtime media exec Peter Chernin would "fill the new role, though he said no." Sources added that the company has hired Chicago-based executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles to "conduct the search" (N.Y. POST, 8/4).

ESPNU last night aired the debut episode of "Being P.J. Fleck," a docu-series about the Univ. of Minnesota's new football coach, and it was "far from a Kardashian-like reality TV show." The four weekly installments "began with a dive into the background of how Fleck went from underdog wide receiver in Sugar Grove, Ill.," to his current role. The show "bills itself as both documentary and reality show." It follows last season's "Being Brett Bielema," about the Arkansas coach (ST. PAUL PIONEER PRESS, 8/3).

BEING P.J. Fleck: Into the Fire

TONIGHT at 9 ET on ESPNU.

GET HYPE. @GopherFootball pic.twitter.com/excdIfbHoy

— ESPNU (@ESPNU) August 2, 2017

The Web.com Tour Ellie Mae Classic tees off today at TPC Stonebrae in Hayward, Calif., with Warriors G Stephen Curry playing on a sponsor's exemption. If there are "Curry detractors" in the field, they "aren't making themselves known." Players on the circuit "seem to be embracing his presence." Golfer Taylor Moore: "It’s great for the sport for people like Steph to play in an event like this. It draws so much attention to our sport and I think it’s cool" (SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS, 8/3). But Panthers QB Derek Anderson, an avid golfer, said Curry is a "little over his skis" (CHARLOTTE OBSERVER, 8/3).

On Sept. 14, SportsBusiness Journal/Daily will hold its fifth annual Game Changers conference, where we will explore the multiple ways in which women intersect with sports. That week, we are planning to unveil exclusive new research on gender hiring trends and career advancement. In tandem with Game Changers sponsor and research partner Turnkey Intelligence, we are asking executives in sports to complete a brief survey about topics relevant to working in our industry. We anticipate that this survey will take no longer than 10 minutes to complete.

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The Univ. of Memphis BOT during a specially called meeting yesterday approved $10M in debt financing from the Tennessee State School Bond Authority to "begin phase one construction" of its new indoor football practice facility (Memphis COMMERCIAL APPEAL, 8/4).

The Nationals yesterday showed off their "Skittles-branded 'Taste The Rainbow' tarp" as part of a multiyear deal (WASHINGTONPOST.com, 8/3).

A crowd of 23,161 turned out to StubHub Center last night to see the USWNT defeat Japan 3-0 in Tournament of Champions play (ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER, 8/4).

Callaway Golf will acquire golf apparel company TravisMathew for $125.5M. The deal is expected to close in Q3, and TravisMathew will continue to operate out of its Huntington Beach, Calif., HQ (Callaway).

NASL club Miami FC is "taking its battle to require the U.S. Soccer Federation to introduce promotion and relegation to the Court of Arbitration for Sport" (ESPNFC.us, 8/3).

Toyota runs a full-page ad in USA Today celebrating its 100th win in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series. Kyle Busch and his No. 18 Toyota won last Sunday's Overton's 400 at Pocono Raceway (THE DAILY).

On Sept. 14, SportsBusiness Journal/Daily will hold its fifth annual Game Changers conference, where we will explore the multiple ways in which women intersect with sports. That week, we are planning to unveil exclusive new research on gender hiring trends and career advancement. In tandem with Game Changers sponsor and research partner Turnkey Intelligence, we are asking executives in sports to complete a brief survey about topics relevant to working in our industry. We anticipate that this survey will take no longer than 10 minutes to complete.

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“This is just some other teams being, quite honestly, cowards, to say that they’re afraid of backlash to sign someone to make their team better, when fans’ input has never been in the equation when it comes to signing people in the past" -- Eagles CB Malcolm Jenkins, on teams not signing free agent QB Colin Kaepernick (DELAWAREONLINE.com, 8/3).

"If you told me I was going to shoot 74 going into the first round I'd take that all day, every day. I'm pretty happy with it" -- Warriors G Stephen Curry, after his Web.com Tour debut yesterday at the Ellie Mae Classic (ESPN.com, 8/3).

“They could eventually be playing with us one day. It’s all a blessing to come here and try to impact lives like that" -- Pacers G Victor Oladipo, on teaching basketball to kids in South Africa as part of the Basketball Without Borders program (INDIANAPOLIS STAR, 8/4).

Adidas today "confirmed higher targets for sales and profit this year, citing strong business throughout the company’s important markets" over Q2 (WWD.com, 8/3).

The Bulls unveiled their new Nike uniforms, and they "don't look much different." The "most significant change is that the team plans to wear the solid red more typically reserved for road games at home" (CHICAGO TRIBUNE, 8/3).

Yesterday "marked the 10th day of ticket sales" for the Conor McGregor-Floyd Mayweather Jr. fight, and there are "still more than 3,000 tickets showing on the Ticketmaster seating chart for T-Mobile Arena" (ESPN.com, 8/2).

Penn State has partnered with Tailgate Guys, becoming the first Big Ten school to strike a deal with the Alabama-based game-day hospitality company (PSU).

Nielsen has acquired Israel-based tech startup vBrand, which has developed a machine learning-enabled platform to measure brand exposure and impact in sports programming (Nielsen).

Omega at next week's PGA Championship in Charlotte will hold an interactive photo display with ambassadors Sergio Garcia and Rory McIlroy, as well as an opportunity for luxury shopping in The Championship Shops and the Omega Box Challenge for prizes. Omega is the official timekeeper of the PGA of America (Omega).

Former New Boston Garden Chair Larry Moulter wrote a special piece for the BOSTON GLOBE noting that members of the Hyde Square Task Force "recently uncovered decades-old legislation requiring the Boston Garden to sponsor at least three charitable events each year." In doing so they "directed a spotlight on a crucial but underappreciated episode in the city’s history." The New Garden is "one of the most potent symbols for how far Boston has come." Downtown’s "old civic arena may have been rife with memories -- but it simply wasn’t a welcoming venue for diverse communities."

ESPN goes with the header, "How The College Football Playoff Changed Everything." After three years and 12 participants, the "impact" of the CFP is "being felt." For the "first time in seven years, the Big 12 will have a conference championship game," and that is just one example of the changes that conferences, ADs and coaches are making to adapt to the CFP era.

Also:

• Inside the Nets' attempt to "rise from the ashes."
• CTE study has coaches, players reassessing football.
• Ohio companies use WGC to build relationships.
• Are sports leagues "ready to cut the cord?"

"Things go up and down. He’s a Terp. He perseveres. Setbacks are simply the platform of the next success" -- Univ. of Maryland President Wallace Loh, on Under Armour Founder, Chair & CEO Kevin Plank and his company's recent struggles (WASHINGTON POST, 8/3).

"There’s a sucker born every minute, but I’m no sucker. He has no chance to beat Mayweather" -- Top Rank Chair Bob Arum, on the McGregor-Mayweather bout (AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN, 8/3).

"I'm in good shape with my time, let's put it like that" -- Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones, on preparing for his Pro Football HOF induction speech (ESPN.com, 8/2).

"There are more women in the workplace and there are more women in sports and fitness organizations. What’s important is that these women are encouraged by the sports industries to keep pursuing their career goals and let them know that those doors are open" -- Virgin Sport Global CEO Mary Wittenberg (EXCELLESPORTS.com, 8/2).

In light of the latest findings on CTE, SI.com's Charles Pierce writes, "The more you play American football, the more damage you do to your mind. No position is safe. ... If you watch football, if you enjoy American football, then what we know now has got to change your personal moral calculus." The BUFFALO NEWS editorial board goes with the header, "Smart Decisions As Some Football Players Call It Quits In Light Of Evidence Of Widespread Brain Trauma."

With former UCF K Donald De La Haye losing his scholarship after refusing to demonetize his YouTube channel, USA TODAY goes with the header, "UCF Kicker Controversy Wouldn't Happen If NCAA Gave Athletes The Rights They Deserve." WASHINGTON TIMES: "NCAA's Hypocrisy On Fulsome Display Again."

Also:

• Having accomplished "nothing on his own, LaVar Ball goes a familiar route."
• Writer to MLB: "Take care of your retirees without pensions."
• Can Jack Sock "save men's tennis in America?"
• Former White House press secretary opens up on his love for the Royals.
• Big East Commissioner Val Ackerman discusses her sports origins.
• How the Golden Knights are building their brand on Twitter.
• WWE stars help kids "imagine their cancer-fighting alter egos."

Impressive stuff yesterday @StephenCurry30!! Let's see a low one today👍

— Rickie Fowler (@RickieFowler) August 4, 2017

Here’s where it gets interesting: I’m told Cutler is interested in delaying TV gig to play for Gase but it’d need to be starting job/money.

— Jeff Darlington (@JeffDarlington) August 3, 2017

Life imitates art: ESPN says ESPNU will be "ESPN 8: The Ocho" on 8/8 -- and, yes, dodge ball will be televised that day.

— Bill Shaikin (@BillShaikin) August 3, 2017

Remember the year Dombrowski learned he could keep all his top prospects at the deadline and still win the division?

— Christopher Smith (@SmittyOnMLB) August 4, 2017

Problem solved: @AZCardinals President Michael Bidwill sending private ✈️ to Chicago to pick up stranded Warner traveling party of 13 https://t.co/qQcGcP9DNT

— Mark Dalton (@CardsMarkD) August 3, 2017

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In 2017-18, Fleury will represent the Golden Knights for the first time.

On the ice

And on his mask🌸 pic.twitter.com/xSH6fF3v8W

— Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) August 3, 2017

The new @MLS deal w/ @adidasUS increasing from $200 mil over last 8 yrs to $700 mil over next 6 yrs is incredible business & statement.

— Alexi Lalas (@AlexiLalas) August 3, 2017

One day MLS will be able to sell and promote its best players without the crutch of an international opponent. Inferior league until then. https://t.co/R4oPokOEEy

— Jose de Jesus Ortiz (@OrtizKicks) August 3, 2017

For those who *haven't* heard the exciting news: I've accepted a sports columnist position at @TheBuffaloNews...

— Kimberley A. Martin (@KMart_BN) August 2, 2017

Danny Crawford: "I wanted to leave healthy. I wanted to leave on top of my game." He did that. Reffed Gms 1, 5 of Finals, his 23rd straight.

— K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) August 2, 2017

On Tom Brady's 40th birthday, the Patriots are offering fans a G.O.A.T. photo opportunity at training camp (yes, that is a live baby goat). pic.twitter.com/FC8g1AoNNf

— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) August 3, 2017

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Former MLBer Roger Clemens will be honored at the Willowbend Resort in Mashpee, Mass. today. Tomorrow he will throw batting practice at Fenway Park to fans who made pledges to his foundation and the Jimmy V Foundation last year.

Seriously @RAIDERS your season ticket "gift" is a set of crap pins with one featuring "LOYALTY"? You're literally leaving your fan base. pic.twitter.com/RcZGkS65pl

— Matthew Saydah (@masaydah) August 2, 2017

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The Bucks will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for the team's new downtown Milwaukee training facility, the Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Sports Science Center. The 77,500-square-foot facility is located a block from the Bucks' current arena and across the street from the team's new arena scheduled to open in the fall of '18. Among those scheduled to speak at the ceremony are Bucks President Peter Feigin, co-Owner Mike Fascitelli and GM Jon Horst.

The Hawks are honoring their team photographer of the past 40 seasons, Scott Cunningham, with a two-week retrospective of his work at the Westside Cultural Arts Center in Atlanta starting today through Aug. 14.

A portion of the Nolan Ryan Expressway near Globe Life Park will close as construction on the Rangers' new ballpark gets underway.

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Last night’s “Final Jeopardy!” category was “History Repeats.”

“This practice officially began in Pakistan in 1977, 44 years after an amendment ended it in the United States.”

Last night’s “Final Jeopardy!” category was “Famous First Names.”

“This first name of a 21st century activist was inspired by that of a Pashtun heroine known as the Afghan Joan of Arc.”

BIG3 co-Founder Ice Cube appeared on NBC’s "The Tonight Show" last night wearing a “GO BIG OR GO HOME” T-shirt and a BIG3 hat, with host Jimmy Fallon noting the longtime rapper/actor is “always doing something different, something cool.” Fallon said the BIG3 league is a “reality and now it’s a hit.” Ice Cube: “We’re doing big things with the BIG3. ... Them dudes go at it, hard-nosed basketball how we grew up playing in the backyard, on the school yards and they loving it. ... I go to every game." Ice Cube: “I did it because I was a fan of these guys and I didn’t want to see them retire so soon and now I get to kick it. I get a front row seat, too.” He said the players “love it, all the trash-talking. You got to hear these dudes go at it” (“The Tonight Show,” NBC, 8/3).

ESPN’s Kate Fagan appeared on Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show” to promote her new book, “What Made Maddy Run.” Host Trevor Noah noted Fagan was a college athlete who "realized college life is not as fun as it seems like in ‘American Pie’ movies and you wrote stories about them.” Fagan said of runner Madison Holleran, who committed suicide while an athlete at Penn, “When I played hoops at the University of Colorado, I tried to quit my freshman year, and I had a ton of anxiety around it. It wasn't really something I processed until I read the headlines about Maddy's story and I dug deeper into her story and I was like, ‘There’s a lot that I can relate to,’ and that’s what made me want to pursue it even further” (“The Daily Show,” Comedy Central, 8/3).

“What is prohibition?”

Comedian and NBC’s “SNL” cast member Michael Che said he performed stand-up comedy in Boston, among other places. NBC’s Jimmy Fallon: “Boston’s a great city.” Che: “Boston’s a great city. If you’re white. No, I’m kidding, I’m kidding, I’m kidding. You can be a Celtic” (“The Tonight Show,” NBC, 8/2).

ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel said, “According to Golf magazine, of all places, the president told a group of members at his golf club in New Jersey, 'The White House is a real dump.' So they asked a White House spokesperson today who denied the president said that, so it's true. Although to be fair, Donald Trump thinks any building that doesn't have his name on it is a dump. ... This is the biggest scoop for Golf magazine since the Fuzzy Zoeller mulligan scandal of May of 1981” (“Jimmy Kimmel Live,” ABC, 8/2).

“What is Malala?”

Malala Yousafzai survived being shot by the Taliban and became an activist for female education and the youngest-ever Nobel Prize laureate.