Welcome to a new week and a new version of Conversation Starters! After a week off and a little R&R we’re ready to get back at it and help you converse more confidently at the office and with your friends this week. Here are a few of the hot topics sports fans are talking about this week.

It’s the Monday after Black Friday, which means most people are thinking about holiday shopping and talking about all the great deals they found. There will be a large group of sports fans, however, talking about a great weekend of college football and other topics making headlines around the sports world. Don’t forget I’ve done the research and the reading. I’ve included a link if you want more info but you’ll be just fine reading the short summaries.