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LOOK: Magic Johnson and his entire family rocking Commanders’ gear on vacation

Magic has the Commanders on his mind.

Magic Johnson is excited to be a part of Josh Harris’ ownership group of the Washington Commanders. Johnson called his minority stake in the Commanders his greatest business accomplishment.

Johnson was at FedEx Field last week, along with Harris and fellow minority owners Mitchell Rales, David Blitzer and Mark Ein, for an introductory press conference.

Afterward, Johnson joined Harris for the team’s training camp pep rally, where he greeted fans and danced. Once it was over, Magic went on his regularly scheduled vacation with his entire family.

As the Commanders opened training camp on Wednesday, Johnson let Washington fans know he was thinking about the team. While on a yacht with his family in Greece, Magic tweeted a picture of him and his entire family rocking Commanders’ t-shirts.

Check it out.

How cool is this for Washington fans? What a difference one week makes.

 

Have a sweet summer at these 6 family-friendly Midwestern lake resorts

Lounge by the lake.

In the United States, three of the four states with the most lakes are in the Midwest. As such, the lake vacation is a longstanding tradition for many Midwestern families. 

What makes a perfect lake resort? You should be able to walk out your door in flip-flops and a swimsuit, then stroll right down to a swimming beach. There should be activities that interest everyone in the family, from little kids to sulky teens to stressed parents to lake-loving seniors. Plus, comfortable rooms and tasty things to eat. Find it all at these six Midwest lake resorts. It’s time to plan a family trip.

Cameron Jordan says brutal Cleveland snow game led to monthslong Spain vacation

Cameron Jordan says a Cleveland snow game led to his vacation to Spain, where he’s biked, wined, dined, and had a run-in with a ‘Tampa Bay bozo’ at a Michelin-starred restaurant

The New Orleans Saints might have a tough time prying Cameron Jordan out of the Spanish countryside. Their defensive captain was so shaken by the first snow game of his football career that he and his wife Nikki packed up their kids and took the family to Spain for a month. Then two.

Playing in Antarctic conditions was a thoroughly miserable experience, but at least the Saints left with a win over the Cleveland Browns. Jordan told WWL Radio’s Jeff Nowak that spending his Christmas Eve in the brutal wind and snow has made Cleveland a place he’ll never return.

“And I was looking at the fans (huddling for warmth in the stands), I was like, much respect. Because there is no amount of money that could ever make me play for this team,” Jordan said. “Like, you could be like Cam, I have $58 million a year for you, an unprecedented amount, you’ve never been paid this much for 1 year of football. And I’d be like, thank you very much. If there’s 50 on the table here, there’s got to be 40 on the table somewhere in a warmer climate. Thank you, I’ll be leaving.”

That below-freezing afternoon sent Jordan looking for somewhere warm. After visiting Rio De Janeiro for Carnival celebrations, the family traveled to Spain. They haven’t been stateside since February, though Jordan says they’ll be home in time for the Saints offseason program to begin in earnest.

In the meantime, they’ve made stops in Madrid, Bilbao, Barcelona, San Sebastian, and Seville. The Jordans have gone cycling in the Spanish countryside, toured cultural heritage sites, attended pro soccer games, and yucked it up with other tourists (Jordan had to laugh off an encounter with one “Tampa Bay bozo” at Etxebarri, a Michelin-starred restaurant in Bilbao).

Here’s some of the highlights Jordan has shared from their adventures abroad on social media:

Spring break destinations for families that want to stay active

Get outside this spring.

As spring break approaches, families across the United States will search for the best places to spend their sacred vacation time. While many people will default to a beach getaway, there are tons of other landscapes to explore. People who enjoy winter sports can catch the tail-end of skiing season at several locations throughout the country. Hikers can trek through gorgeous national parks. Even those who don’t want to stray from the beach can find new and fun marine adventures to try. If you want to stay active and get outdoors with your loved ones, explore these seven stellar spring break destinations for families.

Wonderful winter vacation ideas for nature-loving adventurers

You’ll be walking in a winter wonderland.

Before you know it, fall will be over, and winter’s chilly winds will arrive. As the year’s end approaches and hectic holiday times loom, why not take a fun trip to alleviate some stress? If you’re looking for winter vacation ideas, check out these gorgeous destinations around the United States.

Want to trek through the snow and see natural wonders? Consider locations in Alaska and Colorado. Looking for scenic spots in warmer areas? Try visiting tourist havens in Georgia and California. There are even options for people who want to enjoy nature without leaving big cities. Start planning your winter escape with this list of eight stunning destinations.

Pete Carroll says ‘always protect the team’ rule applies to bye week

The Seattle Seahawks players will continue their daily testing for COVID-19 throughout the bye week, encouraged to “always protect the team.”

The Seattle Seahawks are entering the bye week with a perfect 5-0 record to start the season for the first time in franchise history. But there is a more important record coach Pete Carroll wants the team to preserve as well – continuing to test negative for COVID-19 throughout the break.

With the coronavirus pandemic still in full swing, players will still be required to test daily, even during the bye week.

“We have to be so, so tuned in,” Carroll said during his Monday morning press conference. “Rule No. 1 is always protect the team, you know. This is what this week is about. Rule No.1 is all about conscience and staying connected to team and players and who you represent and all that.

“Everything is at stake.”

Carroll explained the reason the message is so important is that everyone will be away from their daily routines and there is simply no way to practice or prepare for the gravity of the situation.

Carroll said the players will undergo COVID-19 tests each morning.

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