Archive for July, 2024
“Last Supper” Parody, LeBron Flag Bearer, Biles Advances To Final, Djokovic & Nadal Match, Michigan Staffer In Netflix “Sign Stealer”
OLYMPICS
The Paris Olympics began on Friday with a controversial Opening Ceremony that parodied “The Last Supper” with drag queens posing for the iconic scene.
In other opening ceremony news, LeBron James was one of the two flag bearers for Team USA becoming the first American men’s basketball player to have this honor.
All eyes were on Simone Biles as she advanced to the gymnastics all-around final. Her teammate Sunisa Lee also advanced as did Team USA.
In other high profile Olympic news, Novak Djokovic will play Rafael Nadal on Monday afternoon. Djokovic leads Nadal 30-29 in their legendary rivalry.
FOOTBALL
Former Michigan staffer, Connor Stalions, will appear in a Netflix documentary called “Sign Stealer” for his role in a college football sign-stealing scandal that garnered a lot of attention last season.
No commentsXander 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.
No commentsKrejcikova And Alcaraz Win Wimbledon, Messi Injured As Argentina Wins Copa América Title
TENNIS
Barbora Krejcikova, seeded #31, won Wimbledon and grabbed her second Grand Slam singles title (first was in 2021 at the French Open). Krejcikova had previously never advanced past the second round at Wimbledon.
In the men’s final, Carlos Alcaraz took home the title after beating Novak Djokovic for the second straight year.
SOCCER
Argentina won a record 16th Copa América title by beating Columbia 1-0 at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium. Messi suffered an injury in the 64th minute and was visibly distraught as he cheered on his team from the bend. With the win, Argentina surpasses Uruguay for the most Copa América titles.
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Basketball Teams Qualifying For Paris Olympics, Angel Reese Breaks Record, Upsets At Wimbledon
BASKETBALL
The basketball teams are now set for the Paris Olympics. The US, Canada, France, Australia, South Sudan, Japan, Serbia, and Germany qualified weeks ago, and Brazil, Spain, Puerto Rico, and Greece qualified over the weekend. Greece is back in the running after not qualifying since 2008. Greece’s Giannis Antetokounmpo broke down in tears when the team made the cut.
Chicago Sky’s 7th pick in the draft, Angel Reese, is on fire. In only her 20th game as a professional, she broke Candice Parker’s 14-year record of double-doubles for 12 consecutive games. Reese had her 13th successive double-double this week against the Seattle Storm.
TENNIS
There were big upsets at Wimbledon this week. #2 seed Coco Gauff lost to #19 seed Emma Navarro, and the men’s #1, Jannik Sinner, lost to #5 ranked Daniil Medvedev. Medvedev will face Carlos Alcaraz.
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Klay Leaving Warriors For Dallas, Prince Harry To Receive Tillman Award, Alon Day To Recognize Plight Of Hostages Held By Hamas
BASKETBALL
It’s the end of an era in the Golden State. Klay Thompson announced he’s leaving the Warriors and heading to Dallas ending a memorable 13 year run. Thompson and Steph Curry (affectionately known as the “Splash Brothers”) combined their shooting talents to win four NBA titles and appear in six NBA Finals.
ESPYS
Prince Harry will receive the Pat Tillman award for Service at the ESPYS on July 11th, but not everyone is happy about it. Tillman’s mother said she was “shocked as to why they would select such a controversial and divisive individual to receive the award“ and there are recipients who “are far more fitting.”
NASCAR
Alon Day, the only Israeli driver in NASCAR, will recognize the plight of the hostages still held in Gaza by Hamas at the NASCAR Xfinity Series in Chicago on Saturday. Day’s car will have a Jet Support Services-branded wrap in blue and white (colors of the Israeli flag) and the Hebrew word for life חי emblazoned on the car. Day said he has five friends who are among the 116 still being held hostage. He told Fox News Digital, “It was shocking to me, not only to see that swell of hate and antisemitism in the United States, it was shocking that it came in response to the worst attack on Israel and the Jewish people since the Holocaust. I feel a little embarrassed from my own naivety. I did not forsee that kind of response from forces within the United States and around the world.”
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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.
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