Article 53JW2 Quarantine Power Rankings: Brees' accuracy test, unicycle trick shots

Quarantine Power Rankings: Brees' accuracy test, unicycle trick shots

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Athletes everywhere continue to get creative as they deal with their respective leagues being on hiatus. Some are better at it than others. Every Sunday throughout May, we'll look back on the week that was before crowning a quarantine king or queen. Here are the top isolation moments from the sports world over the last seven days.

10. Harper's bat-drop in midseason form

Bryce Harper is taking the night-owl approach to his training regimen. His late-night trip to the batting cages revealed his smooth swing is right where it ought to be, but more importantly, he's got that effortless bat-drop in fine form. Someone's ready for the season to start.

Stayin ready. Let's get it!? #LateNightVibes pic.twitter.com/v8kuP6SYzj

- Bryce Harper (@bryceharper3) May 15, 2020
9. Barcelona launch new cartoon

With no soccer matches to play in Spain (for now), Barcelona created an animated series to keep younger fans engaged and entertained. The cartoon, "Talent Explorers," follows the adventures of a 15-year-old boy, a giant bear, and a tech-savvy kitten as they search the globe for the next Barca star.

Barca Studios to make Talent Explorers animated series

Full story: https://t.co/SSRPlWxGI4 pic.twitter.com/HZszqbr10J

- FC Barcelona (from ?) (@FCBarcelona) May 15, 2020
8. Herro's short-lived hairdo

Miami Heat rookie Tyler Herro turned heads last week after unveiling his new hairdo. While he quickly ditched the look, Herro promised the braids would return. Should they, though? You be the judge.

Tyler Herro - my hero. @raf_tyler pic.twitter.com/hLgsETjDaW

- Rex Chapman?? (@RexChapman) May 9, 2020
7. Holtby rescues stranded cat

Braden Holtby is used to saving the day for the Washington Capitals, but in quarantine, he's shifted his focus to saving stranded kittens. Holtby and a herd of civilians lured this frightened kitty out of hiding with a can of tuna. Heartwarming.

Tonight, our evening walk turned into a rescue mission to save a sweet (& very frightened) kitten who was hiding in a little hole on the Woodrow Wilson bridge! pic.twitter.com/WxXrbQMJON

- Brandi Holtby (@bbholtby) May 12, 2020
6. Hollywood's jets ready for prime time

Based on his crazy quarantine workouts, Baltimore Ravens receiver Marquise "Hollywood" Brown is ready to put on a show in Year 2. Pray for the NFL defenses that have to deal with the combined speed of Brown and reigning MVP Lamar Jackson.

OK @Primetime_jet really going crazy with these workout videos now.?? pic.twitter.com/ybjd6E3aXk

- Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) May 14, 2020
5. Cabin fever setting in for Jarvis Landry

Just like everyone else stuck in quarantine, NFL players are struggling for ways to fill their days. In a hilarious spoof video, Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry tries his hand at the common lockdown pastimes.

DAY 80 OF QUARANTINE" @AleSticktalk pic.twitter.com/b87TFe6XGb

- Jarvis Juice Landry (@God_Son80) May 12, 2020
4. Getting tricky with a unicycle

Keep-ups, unicycles, and slam dunks, all from a ... hockey player? Kudos to Nashville Predators star Filip Forsberg and his girlfriend for coordinating one of the most impressive trick shots we've seen during quarantine.

Unicycle trick shots!? Yeah, keep these coming, please. ?

(?: IG/erinalvey, Filip Forsberg) #HockeyAtHome pic.twitter.com/EBt6TeIL6B

- NHL (@NHL) May 13, 2020
3. Cutch finds balance between rest and exercise

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Andrew McCutchen is doing his best to pass the time during quarantine, and that includes putting in work on the stationary bike ... even when he really doesn't feel like it. This week, he found a decent compromise. He's just like the rest of us trying to stay in shape right now.

Trainer: go warm up on the stationary bike."

Me: Nah Im tired."

Trainer: no excuses."

Me: pic.twitter.com/j2TPz8OfQx

- andrew mccutchen (@TheCUTCH22) May 15, 2020
2. Brees remains NFL's accuracy king

Drew Brees owns the best career completion percentage (67.6%) in NFL history, and the 41-year-old showed why his accuracy is still unmatched after nailing an "underwater blind basketball trick shot" from around 40 yards away, much to the delight of his sons.

1. Brown drops Mother's Day single

Jaylen Brown and his brother Quenton may have won Mother's Day with their own rendition of 50 Cent's hit single "21 Questions." Last Sunday, the Boston Celtics star released a music video on his Instagram account showing love and appreciation for all moms. Here's the Brown family's hot track in all of its glory.

Jaylen Brown and his brother Quenton deserve a Grammy for this Mother's Day performance. (via JB's IG) pic.twitter.com/xyH6BKHjCz

- Taylor Snow (@taylorcsnow) May 11, 2020

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