#Sue Bird, WNBA to relax anthem protest for Olympics

#Sue Bird, WNBA to relax anthem protest for Olympics

“#Sue Bird, WNBA to relax anthem protest for Olympics” WNBA players will remain on the court during the national anthem at the Tokyo Olympics — an about-face defended by Team USA Captain Sue Bird despite the league’s well-documented protests this season. “You are wearing USA jerseys, and it does change the conversation a little bit…

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#Surfers in Tokyo eye typhoon forecast — but say bring it on

#Surfers in Tokyo eye typhoon forecast — but say bring it on

“#Surfers in Tokyo eye typhoon forecast — but say bring it on” TOKYO – Japanese residents may be worried about the prospect of a typhoon forming off the coast next week, but the surfers taking part in the Olympic Games are welcoming the possibility of some big waves with open arms. The Tokyo Olympics are being held during typhoon season and the weather…

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#Eddy Alvarez tears up discussing opening ceremony ‘honor’

#Eddy Alvarez tears up discussing opening ceremony ‘honor’

“#Eddy Alvarez tears up discussing opening ceremony ‘honor’” The baseball player selected to be Team USA’s flag bearer was captured in an emotional video tearfully explaining how the honor means “everything” to him and in a statement, said his “story represents the American Dream.” Eddy Alvarez, a 31-year-old first-generation Cuban American, is a shortstop for…

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#Japan must ‘fulfill our obligation’ ahead of Olympics

#Japan must ‘fulfill our obligation’ ahead of Olympics

“#Japan must ‘fulfill our obligation’ ahead of Olympics” Japan’s leader on Thursday acknowledged that it has been difficult to sell the Olympics to a skeptical public amid the COVID-19 pandemic in his first-ever interview with an American outlet. Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said he was worried that “public opinion was so divided” about the postponed…

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