#Sha’Carri Richardson’s ‘Today Show’ interview after positive marijuana test

#Sha’Carri Richardson’s ‘Today Show’ interview after positive marijuana test

“#Sha’Carri Richardson’s ‘Today Show’ interview after positive marijuana test” Sha’Carri Richardson is speaking out and making no excuses as she’s suspended from Team USA over a positive drug test. The 21-year-old sprinter tested positive for marijuana at the US Olympic trials, and on Friday, she faced the situation head-on in a “Today Show” interview. “I…

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#Skateboarder to be Britain’s youngest Summer Olympian

#Skateboarder to be Britain’s youngest Summer Olympian

“#Skateboarder to be Britain’s youngest Summer Olympian” LONDON — Skateboarder Sky Brown will become Britain’s youngest Summer Olympian in Tokyo and hopes to inspire other girls. Brown will be 13 years, 11 days old when the Olympics open on July 23, surpassing the British record of Margery Hinton, who was 31 days older when she…

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#Letters to the Editor — June 29, 2021

#Letters to the Editor — June 29, 2021

“#Letters to the Editor — June 29, 2021” The Issue: Olympic athlete Gwen Berry turning her back on the US flag while receiving a medal. If hammer-thrower Gwen Berry hates the United States so much, and she has a right to, she should not be taking advantage of all that her despised homeland has to…

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#Jen Psaki defends Gwen Berry, who turned back on US flag

#Jen Psaki defends Gwen Berry, who turned back on US flag

“#Jen Psaki defends Gwen Berry, who turned back on US flag” White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Monday defended the “peaceful protest” of Olympic hammer thrower Gwen Berry, who on Saturday turned away from the US flag while the national anthem played and covered her head with her T-shirt that read, “Activist Athlete.” Berry…

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#NBC to stream big Olympics events in push for Peacock viewers

#NBC to stream big Olympics events in push for Peacock viewers

“#NBC to stream big Olympics events in push for Peacock viewers” NBCUniversal will air some of the most anticipated Tokyo Olympics events, including gymnastics and US Men’s basketball, on its streaming platform Peacock, the company said Wednesday, in an effort to draw more viewers to the service. The Olympics, which this summer will have limited spectators due to the…

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#New book says women have been surfing for centuries

#New book says women have been surfing for centuries

“#New book says women have been surfing for centuries” They’re the wave of the future. Champion female surfers will be riding the waves at the 2021 Summer Games in Tokyo next month as the sport makes its Olympic debut. Only 20 women from 17 countries will compete — with their entry determined by scores in…

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