Archive for the 'Olympics' Category
Xander Wins British Open, Team USA Almost Loses To South Sudan, Paris Mayor Swims In Seine, Caitlin Clark On NASCAR Car, Aikman/Jackson #8 Dispute
GOLF
Xander Schauffele won the British Open, becoming the first player to win two majors in the same year since Brooks Koepka accomplished this feat in 2018.
OLYMPICS
The men’s USA basketball exhibition play before the Olympics hasn’t impressed. Team USA beat South Sudan (a team making its first appearance in the Olympics and without any NBA players) by only one point (thanks to a last minute LeBron James layup). Team USA is a four-time defending Olympic champion, so clearly they didn’t take this game seriously enough.
In other Olympic news, Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo, swam in the Seine to try and prove that the river is safe enough for all the planned swimming events.
NASCAR
WNBA rookie Caitlin Clark’s name will be featured on Josh Berry’s car in NASCAR’s Brickyard 400 in Indianapolis
FOOTBALL
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson and former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman are battling it out for the trademark “Eight”. Both quarterbacks wore #8, and Aikman is attempting to trademark it for use on apparel and bags. Jackson’s attorney said that Aikman’s use of the number would be “likely to cause confusion”, as Jackson also uses the #8 in retail.
McCaffrey Marries Culpo, Biles & Rivera Olympic Team, NBA Trade Highlights
FOOTBALL
San Francisco 49ers running back, Christian McCaffrey, married former Miss Universe winner Olivia Culpo over the weekend.
OLYMPICS
Team USA gymnastics is set, and will feature the incomparable Simone Biles and newbie Hezly Rivera. At 27 years old, Simone is the oldest American gymnast to compete at the games since 1952, and Rivera (16-years old) is currenlty the youngest Team USA Olympic athlete.
BASKETBALL
Here are some highlights of NBA trades:
The Philadelphia 76ers signed a four-year $212 million deal with Paul George.
Even though the LA Clippers lost George, they agreed to a $70 million two year deal with James Harden to remain with the team.
Chris Paul was waived by the Golden State Warriors and is reportedly planning to sign with the San Antonio Spurs.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope will leave the Denver Nuggets and head to the Orlando Magic on a three-year deal worth $66 million.
Risacher #1 Pick In NBA Draft, Bronny James Will Play With His Dad, A.I. Generated Al Michaels, Jacksonville’s New Stadium
BASKETBALL
French player Zaccharie Risacher was chosen #1 in the NBA Draft by the Atlanta Hawks. Fellow Frenchman Alex Sarr went #2 to the Washington Wizards.
The Los Angeles Lakers selected LeBron James’s son, Bronny, in the second round of the draft. LeBron (39) will now get his wish to play with his 19-year-old son, making LeBron/Bronny the first father-son duo in NBA history.
OLYMPICS
This summer, NBC will use A.I. to generate broadcaster Al Michaels’s voice to create Olympic recap videos. Many people are skeptical about how this will be received and why it’s necessary (considering Michaels is very much alive and could do this without A.I.).
FOOTBALL
The Jacksonville Jaguars and the city of Jacksonville agreed to a $1.4 billion project to rebuild their stadium and keep the franchise there. The “Stadium of the Future” will be a complete overhaul of EverBank Stadium and is projected to begin construction after the 2025 season.
Clark/Reese Drama, Simone’s The GOAT, McManus Released, McCaffrey Signs Huge Contract
BASKETBALL
Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark has energized viewership of WNBA games, but some are wondering why her and why now. Her rival Angel Reese (Chicago Skye rookie) is also getting attention. She was fined $1000 over the weekend for violating the league’s media policy and then ejected on Tuesday in a loss against the New York Liberty for “disrespecting an official.”
OLYMPICS
Simone Biles is cementing her status as the best gymnast of all time. In the U.S. Gymnastics Championship, she swept every title, including the national title, which is her ninth (a record for a man or woman).
FOOTBALL
The Washington Commanders released kicker Brandon McManus a week after he was accused of sexual assault by two flight attendants on a team flight to London.
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey signed a two-year extension worth 38 million. McCaffrey was already the league’s highest-paid running back.
Chinese Swimmers Test Positive, Harbaugh Gets Tattoo, Michael Jordan’s NASCAR Team Wins
OLYMPICS
With a little over 3 months until the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, 23 Chinese swimmers all tested positive for the same banned substance (TMZ). TMZ is the same substance Russian figure skater Kamala Valieva was accused of taking. Valieva was allowed to continue to compete and win medals at the Olympics in 2021, but there is still an effort to penalize her, so it will be interesting to see what consequences there will be for the Chinese swimmers.
FOOTBALL
Former University of Michigan head coach, Jim Harbaugh, came through on his promise to get a tattoo if his team went undefeated and won the National Title (which it did!). After getting inked, Harbaugh said, “I’m impervious to pain.”
NASCAR
The legendary NBA champion Michael Jordan co-owns the 23XI Racing team which competes in the NASCAR Cup Series. The team’s #45 Toyota Camry XSE driven by Tyler Reddick won the GEICO 500 at Talledega Superspeedway. Previously, Jordan had been told to stay away from races because he was bad luck, but on Sunday he was there in person to celebrate the big win.
Break Dancing Part Of Olympics, Katie Ledecky Surpasses Phelps, Max Verstappen Wins 8th Consecutive, Scherzer Traded To Rangers
OLYMPICS
Paris Olympic officials and the International Olympic Committee announced Break dancing, known as “breaking“, will be part of the Olympic competition.
In other International sports news, famed swimmer Katie Ledecky became the first swimmer to win six golds in the same event at the worlds, breaking a tie with Michael Phelps in this legendary accomplishment.
FORMULA ONE
Max Verstappen won his EIGHTH consecutive race at the Belgian Grand Prix. It’s his 10th win of the season, cementing his legendary status.
BASEBALL
Tuesday is Major League Baseball’s trade deadline, but the biggest headline over the weekend was the NY Mets trading three-time Cy Young winner Max Scherzer to the Texas Rangers for Luisangel Acuna.
Broncos Sold For Record $4.65 Bill, Skating Min Age 17, Game 3 NBA Finals Tonight
FOOTBALL
The Walton-Penner family has reached a deal with the Denver Broncos to purchase the team for $4.65 billion-the highest price ever paid for a sports franchise.
SKATING
The International Skating Union voted to raise the minimum age for competing from 15-17 years old. The issue came to a head when Russian figure skater Kamala Valieva (who tested positive for a banned substance at the Winter Olympics) caused a debate on how best to protect young athletes. The new rule will go into affect at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
BASKETBALL
Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics is Wednesday night at 9:00 pm ET. The Series is tied 1 game a piece.
Djokovic’s Bodily Autonomy, Tafoya Leaving Sports, SB Ratings Rebound, Harbaugh Contract Extended, Canada Takes Gold, DeRozan Makes History
TENNIS
Novak Djokovic told the BBC he would rather miss tennis tournaments than have to get vaccinated because “bodily autonomy is more important than any title”.
FOOTBALL
Michelle Tafoya is leaving her job as a sports reporter to co-chair the political campaign for Army veteran Kendall Qualls.
Super Bowl ratings rebounded after last year’s 10-year low. An estimated 112.3 million viewers tuned in (a 14% increase over last year).
The University of Michigan extended head coach Jim Harbaugh’s contract through 2026.
OLYMPICS
Canada took home the Gold medal in women’s hockey handing the Americans the Silver.
BASKETBALL
DeMar DeRozan made history by becoming the first NBA player to score 35 or more points while shooting 50% or better in seven straight games.
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Super Bowl 56, Aaron Rodgers Wins MVP, Kupp Offensive Player Of Year, Nets Trade Harden For Simmons, Nathan Chen’s Stunning Skate For Gold, White Retires
FOOTBALL
Super Bowl 56 is finally here. Tune in on. Sunday 6:30 pm ET to watch the Cincinnati Bengals and the Los Angeles Rams battle it out at SoFi stadium in L.A. Never having won a championship, the Bengals are considered underdogs, but they have offensive weapons in quarterback Joe Burrow, receivers Cooper Kupp (Offensive Player of the Year), and Odell Beckham Jr. The Rams offensive weapons include QB Matthew Stafford and receivers Ja’Marr Chase (Offensive Rookie of the Year), Tee Higgins, and Tyler Boyd.
In other NFL news, Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers received the AP Most Valuable Player of the Year Award (his fourth overall and second in a row), Rams Cooper Kupp named Offensive Player of the Year, Steelers T.J.Watt named Defensive Player of the Year, and Bengals QB Joe Burrow the Comeback Player of the Year. For more awards, click here.
BASKETBALL
It’s official, the Brooklyn Nets are sending James Harden and Paul Millsap to the Philadelphia 76ers for the Sixers Ben Simmons, Seth Curry, Andre Drummond, and two first-round picks. Simmons has been complaining of mental health issues and hasn’t played all season, so it will be interesting to see what he brings to the Nets.
OLYMPICS
American Nathan Chen won the Gold in skating with a must-see program where he showed off his skills to a compilation of music from Elton John. Sir Elton even tweeted his congrats to Chen for winning gold and skating to “Rocket Man”.
In other Olympic highlights, the most celebrated snowboarder in history, Shaun White, ended his legendary career with a fourth-place finish in the halfpipe. Speaking to the media about his career, White said, “It’s been the Love of my life”.
