Anyone else worried about what they’re going to watch when the Olympics are over on Sunday?
Going through table tennis withdrawals,
The Last Night’s Game Team
Olympics
Being a good sport is in the DNA of the Olympics, and we have to look no further than the track and field competition. First, Isaiah Jewett (USA) and Mijel Amous (Botswana) collided during the 800-meter race, falling. The two picked each other up and finished the race together. IF YOU CAN’T BEAT ‘EM, JOIN ‘EM
In the high jump, after tying Mutaz Essa Barshim (Qatar) and Gianmarco Tamberi (Italy), were offered a chance to have a jump off to determine a gold medal winner or share the gold. The two agreed to share the gold. The exclamation mark was Tamberi leaping into Barshim’s arms to celebrate their co-victory. NICE GUYS TIE FOR GOLD
Overtime
As the saying goes, “happy wife, happy life,” but that’s clearly not the case with the wife of San Jose Shark’s (NHL – National Hockey League) player Evander Kane. His soon-to-be ex-wife took to her Instagram stories to make some serious allegations, including that her husband bet on his own hockey games - intentionally losing games and soliciting prostitution. The NHL is investigating these claims. FIGHTING WORDS
Sideline stat
The GOAT is back! The six-time Olympic medalist Simone Biles is returning to competition for one last time in Tokyo - on the beam for tomorrow's individual event. Her teammates have dominated in her absence, with Jade Carey the latest, picking up a gold medal on the individual floor event. Not going for gold? The U.S. Women’s Soccer Team suffered a shocking loss to Canada in the semifinals. This is only their fourth loss to Canada in history. The USWNT will play for the bronze medal on Thursday. GIVING IT ALL
Coaches’ corner
Raven Saunders is the spirit animal we all need, expressing her inner self through her multicolor hair and strong mask game. After the anthem was over, the silver medalist in the shot put raised her hands in an ‘X’ on the medal podium. In a post-event interview, she spoke up for those who "don't have a platform to speak up for themselves." Saunders, who is black and queer, has been very open about her battle with depression. THE VOICE FOR THE VOICELESS
