Weekend Whats

What to Read: Look, I know there’s a lot of bad news these days, and I’m trying to narrow it to the important stuff as best I can. But you need a reminder of the goodness in the world, even in a sad story. And you need to cry over some emotion other than anger. ESPN’s Sam Borden has you covered with this beautiful piece. Love, Abby: UConn Huskies’ forever bond with one magical fan. “The memorial service — the celebration of life — was held at Beth El Temple, a synagogue in West Hartford. There was a murmur when the UConn team walked into the overflowing sanctuary, but the players settled quietly into their seats. This wasn’t an appearance; they were, like everyone else, just there to grieve. They were mourners. (Really, really tall mourners.)”

+ What to SNL: It’s SNL’s big anniversary weekend. Check out the two main events. The Homecoming Concert featuring a ton of big name performances, and the Saturday Night Live’ 50th anniversary special (which, oddly, takes place on Sunday). While you’re waiting, here are 50 Surprising Facts About ‘Saturday Night Live‘

+ What to Watch: Tom Green’s return to media returns with a really good standup routine (in which he is accompanied by his dog). Check out I Got a Mule on Prime.