Mallory Swanson fueled U.S. Soccer’s Olympic quarterfinal run. Here’s 5 things to know about her
The U.S. currently enjoys the benefit of a three-headed monster on offense, with Mallory Swanson firmly established as one of them. Swanson joins teammates Trinity Rodman and Sophia Smith (and technically a four-headed monster if you add in longtime striker Crystal Dunn) in leading a national team that is the favorite to win a medal […]
Mike Tirico canceled interview after joke about Olympic Opening Ceremony
Chris “Mad Dog” Russo isn’t too happy about being stood up by longtime NBC Sports announcer Mike Tirico on a date with him. Russo explained that he had planned to interview Tirico for his SiriusXM show, but the interview was canceled after NBC mocked ESPN’s decision to broadcast the Opening Ceremonies in IMAX on their […]
Katie Ledecky wins gold in women’s 1,500-meter freestyle, tying record with 8th Olympic victory
Katie Ledecky is an eight-time Olympic gold medalist. The 27-year-old won the 1,500 meters on Wednesday, tying her with Jenny Thompson for the most Olympic gold medals in women’s swimming history, setting an Olympic record of 15 minutes 30.02 seconds in her dominant victory. It was her 12th medal overall, tying her with Thompson and […]
Wyndham Clark hopes to put “frustrating” year behind him with successful Olympic campaign
Wyndham Clark entered the Olympic golf competition as an outcast on the U.S. team. Nobody has played better golf this year than Scottie Scheffler and Xander Schauffele, who have combined to win three of the four majors. Then there’s Collin Morikawa, who tied for third at Augusta National, tied for fourth at Valhalla and had […]
Marta’s Olympic career might’ve just ended in the worst way imaginable
Anyone who knows women’s football knows that Marta is a legendary player who defines the game. The 38-year-old Brazilian forward, playing in what may be his final Olympic Games, received a direct red card for using a high kick while attempting to clear the ball, which unfortunately also hit Spanish defender Olga Carmona in the […]
Olympic swimmers with COVID-19 aren’t sent home
According to reports, several swimmers, including two Americans, have tested positive for COVID-19 but have not been asked to withdraw. According to multiple reports, unlike previous years, this virus is being treated like any other respiratory virus. “They’re following all the rules we’ve set out.” Reports say Swim SwamAmerican swimmers David Johnston and Luke Whitlock […]
Archbishop connections Olympic ceremony and the Obamas
Global outrage has been sparked after the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics blatantly mocked Leonardo da Vinci’s famous painting “The Last Supper.” The grotesque parody included drag queens, an obese lesbian playing Jesus, imagery of the Devil and other disturbing elements. Sara Gonzalez He called it “the most shocking and repulsive inauguration ceremony […]
Luke Greenbank disqualified, Xu Jiayu missing at Olympic swimming
It was a drama-filled morning for one of the swimming events at the 2024 Paris Olympics. British star Luke Greenbank looked to have booked a place in the semi-finals of the 200m backstroke after outpacing Germany’s Lucas Martens in the fourth heat. But the moment I touched the last wall, my joy turned to sadness. […]
We can’t let another doping scandal sideline the Olympic Games
of 2024 Paris Summer Olympics Arrived. Approx. 10,500 athletes from 206 countries With over 320 events to compete in, each athlete is given the opportunity to showcase their abilities, represent their country with pride and some even become Olympic champions. However, the past drug doping history of some athletes casts a shadow of uncertainty over […]
‘The Last Supper’ or not, the Olympic ceremony was an abomination
If there was a competition for servile patronage, our insufferable Fourth Estate would win gold, silver and bronze. The bizarre opening ceremony of this year’s Summer Olympics, featuring twirling drag queens, bore a striking resemblance to Da Vinci’s famous “The Last Supper” and was enough to catch the attention of even the least religious people. […]