Outraged fans have been taking to social media for the last few days. They’re upset about a few things in the sports world. First is Caitlin Clark’s omission from the women’s Olympic basketball team. While she’s taking the high road, others are going to extremes to express their displeasure. In addition to that controversy, yesterday,…
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The International Olympic Committee announced they are adding five sports to the 2028 Olympic games in Los Angeles: cricket, squash, lacrosse, baseball/softball, and flag football will issue medals in 2028. Baseball/softball returns after a short absence, while cricket returns for the first time in over 120 years. The addition that makes no sense to me…
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The Summer Olympics wrap up this weekend, and there’s something I’ve noticed. There are many sports like gymnastics that people only pay attention to every four years. People seem obsessed with the stars like Simone Biles, but only during the Olympic years. Why? There has to be some explanation…
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They may be a year late, but the 2020 Olympics are finally underway. And many people are excited to watch some of their favorite sports like gymnastics and swimming. But personally, the games don’t seem to be as exciting as they were back when I was younger. And I think I know why…
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The Olympic trials are underway as athletes prepare for the delayed Tokyo games. And these preliminaries have me pondering one thing. Why are they so close to the actual games? Don’t the athletes need more time to get ready to travel? This fact makes no sense to me…
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The Rio Olympics are upon us. The opening ceremonies are tonight, so that means competition begins…. um, I’m not really sure. Does it begin tomorrow or has it already begun? Is it just me, or does it seem that through the years the Olympics aren’t as special as they used to be?
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I can’t be the only person who’s frustrated. But then again, maybe I am…
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The attention of the world has turned to Russia as we get ready for the Winter Olympics. I’m just not sure when they start?!
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I’m sure that art and commerce have been at odds for many, many years. This week we’re watching a very high profile battle play out on our TV…
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