“Barbering isn’t typically thought of as part of the pregame ritual—that’s the territory of trainers, dieticians, chefs, and a team’s highly visible PR staff. But for many players, a cut is just as necessary for high performance. It’s the reason most modern facilities have a barber shop setup: a separate room or section with multiple chairs and proper lighting. Teams that don’t have a setup at least have a chair reserved for it.” From The Ringer: My Taper’s Keeper: Inside the World of NBA Barbers.

+ “A self-taught exorcist certainly meets errors.” USA Today: Demand for exorcisms is up threefold in Italy, so the Vatican is holding conference.