Posts Tagged ‘ Summer Olympics ’

Monday’s Edition

Here are four Monday topics to start the week

Hall of fame coach Bobby Bowden passed away at age 91 this weekend.

First Quarter: 32nd Summer Olympics

1. Olympics schedule
2. USA claimed gold in men’s/women’s basketball and women’s volleyball this weekend
3. Next summer games come to you from Paris, France
4. Medal count

Second Quarter: MLB

1. MLB scoreboard
2. Three former Cubs all go deep for their new teams this weekend
3. ESPN+ Monday Night Baseball: Reds @ Indians, 5:10 pm
4. ESPN Monday Night Baseball: White Sox @ Twins, 7 pm

Third Quarter: NFL

1. Favorite moment from the Hall of Fame weekend in Canton?
2. Lamar Jackson still skeptical of the vaccine despite having COVID twice
3. Sequon Barkley is back
4. Preseason in full swing this weekend

Fourth Quarter: Weekend Links

1. Sure … Rockies
2. NHL jumps into the NIL game
3. Luka gets paid
4. Bobby Bowden’s legacy

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2021 Posts: 154

Friday’s Weekend Primer

Four topics to get you ready for the weekend!

The Olympics close this weekend in Tokyo

First Quarter: MLB

1. MLB scoreboard
2. Friday:
ESPN: Mets @ Phillies, 6 pm
ESPN+: Marlins @ Rockies, 7:40 pm
3. Saturday:
FS1 Saturday DH: Mets @ Phillies, 3:05 pm; Diamondbacks @ Padres, 7:40 pm
4. Sunday:
TBS Sunday: Mets @ Phillies, 12:05 pm
ESPN+ Sunday: Diamondbacks @ Padres, 3:10 pm
ABC Sunday Night Baseball: White Sox @ Cubs, 6 pm

Second Quarter: Tokyo Olympics

1. Olympics schedule
2. Medal count
3. Closing ceremonies are Sunday
4. Men’s basketball will play for gold tonight and women will tomorrow both on NBC!

Third Quarter: Weekend Links

1. Josh Allen gets job security
2. Terry Bowden leaves UL Monroe to be with his father
3. Lance a lot?
4. PSG about to get Messi?

Fourth Quarter: Weekend Scoreboards and more

1. PGA leaderboard
2. NWSL scoreboard
3. WWE Smackdown preview 
4. MLS scoreboard

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2021 Posts: 153

Friday’s Weekend Primer

Four topics to get you ready for the weekend!

Who didn’t the Cubs trade away before Friday’s deadline?

First Quarter: MLB

1. MLB scoreboard
2. Friday:
ESPN+: Royals @ Blue Jays, 6:07 pm
3. Saturday:
FS1 Saturday DH: Athletics @ Angels, 3:05 pm; Twins @ Cardinals, 6:15 pm
4. Sunday:
ESPN Sunday Night Baseball: Red Sox @ Rays, 6 pm

Second Quarter: Tokyo Olympics

1. Olympics schedule
2. Medal count
3. USWNT advances to the semifinals in soccer
4. Which event are you looking forward to this weekend?

Third Quarter: Weekend Links

1. Reform coming to the NCAA?
2. Texas and Oklahoma accept invitations to the SEC
3. New city, same injuries woes for Wentz
4. NBA draft results

Fourth Quarter: Weekend Scoreboards and more

1. PGA leaderboard
2. Gold Cup scoreboard
3. WWE Smackdown preview
4. MLS scoreboard

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2021 Posts: 148

Thursday w/ 4Quarters

Almost done with the week here are four Thursday topics for you

Caeleb Dressel claimed another gold medal in the 100m freestyle

First Quarter: XXXII Summer Olympics

1. Today’s schedule
2. Medal count
3. What event are you watching this evening?
4. Favorite moment thus far?

Second Quarter: MLB

1. MLB Scoreboard
2. Less than 24 hours from the trade deadline
3. Biggest name to move at the deadline?
4. Trade tracker

Third Quarter: AEW Results

1. Results of Fight for the Fallen
2. Next will month AEW Rampage will be in Chicago at the United Center
3. What’s next for Hangman and the Dark Order?
4. Homecoming is next week in Jacksonville

Fourth Quarter: Potpourri

1. PGA leaderboard
2. Gold Cup scoreboard
3. SEC officially invites Texas and Oklahoma
4. The NBA draft is tonight on ABC and ESPN

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2021 Posts: 147

The Wednesday Edition

Halfway through the week

Katie Ledecky wins gold in 1500m freestyle at 2021 Tokyo Olympics
Katie Ledecky claims another gold, but first ever in the new event of the 1500m

First Quarter: XXXII Summer Olympics

1. Schedule
2. Medal count
3. Katie Ledecky wins the first 1500m race
4. USA wins the first ever women’s 3on3 gold medal

Second Quarter: MLB

1. MLB scoreboard
2. Nationals-Phillies PPD due to COVID outbreak with the Nats
3. ESPN Wednesday Night Baseball: Yankees @ Rays, 6 pm
4. ESPN+ Wednesday Night Baseball: Brewers @ Pirates, 6:05 pm

Third Quarter: Pro Wrestling

AEW:
1. Fight for the Fallen live from Charlotte, NC!
2. July 28th AEW ranksings
NXT:
3. Results from NXT last night
4. NXT 36 card coming together

Fourth Quarter: Potpourri of Wednesday Links

1. 12 positive COVID cases for the Washington Nationals
2. Reggie Bush not getting his Heisman back
3. Lightning resign playoff hero
4. Rodgers lets it all out after reporting to camp

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2021 Posts: 146

Monday’s Edition

Here are four Monday topics to start the week

Ariane Titmus defeated Katie Ledecky in the 400 m

First Quarter: 32nd Summer Olympics

1. Olympics schedule
2. Ariane Titmus stunned Katie Ledecky in the 400m
3. Will there be more surprises in the pool tonight?
4. Medal count

Second Quarter: MLB

1. MLB scoreboard
2. Trade deadline is Friday
3. ESPN Monday Night Baseball: Blue Jays @ Red Sox, 6 pm
4. ESPN+ Monday Night Baseball: Royals @ White Sox, 7:10 pm

Third Quarter: Gold Cup

1. Gold Cup scoreboard
2. Semifinals are set!
3. Who’s the biggest surprise of the final four?
4. Favorite?

Fourth Quarter: Weekend Links

1. The Nikki A.S.H. era begins tonight on Monday Night RAW
2. 97 year medal drought over
3. Drama dead in Green Bay?
4. Oklahoma and Texas make it official

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2021 Posts: 145

Friday’s Weekend Primer

Four topics to get you ready for the weekend!

Draft week continues for the Kraken with their first NHL draft this evening

First Quarter: MLB

1. MLB scoreboard
2. Friday:
ESPN+: Braves @ Phillies, 6:05 pm
3. Saturday:
FS1 Saturday DH: Yankees @ Red Sox, 3:05 pm; Rays @ Indians, 6:10 pm
4. Sunday:
ESPN Sunday Night Baseball: White Sox @ Brewers, 6 pm

Second Quarter: Tokyo Olympics

1. Olympics schedule
2. Medal count
3. Naomi Osaka lit the cauldron at a muted opening ceremonies
4. 100 US Olympians unvaccinated who are in Tokyo

Third Quarter: Weekend Links

1. Texas and Oklahoma going to the SEC soon?
2. Guardians now patrolling Cleveland
3. Vikings part ways with assistant who doesn’t want to be vaccinated
4. NHL draft starts tonight

Fourth Quarter: Weekend Scoreboards

1. PGA leaderboard
2. WNBA scoreboard
3. NWSL scoreboard
4. MLS scoreboard

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2021 Posts: 144

Tuesday = Lots of Links

It’s Tuesday so bring on the links

Olympics should be postponed, says CEO of USA Swimming - CNN
The 2020 Olympics in Tokyo will take place in 2021

First Quarter: NBA

1) How teams are handling the shutdown
2) Philadelphia 76ers employees will be paid
3) Colangelo/Pop commit to 2021
4) South Korean basketball league cancelled

Second Quarter: NHL

1) New Jersey Devils employees will be paid
2) Habs laying off 60% of their staff temporarily
3) League officials taking a temp paycut also
4) Memorial Cup is canceled 

Third Quarter: NFL

1) NFL free agency tracker
2) Tom to adapt to his new surroundings
3) Agent asks for his client to be cut or released
4) Cam is free and hungry after release

Fourth Quarter: Tuesday Links

1) Thor to undergo Tommy John surgery
2) Fury-Wilder III to be pushed back?
3) Winged Foot closure leaves US Open in doubt
4) 2020 Summer Olympics will take place in 2021

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2020 Posts: 61

Monday Edition

Here are four Monday topics for you to start the week

Canada refusing to attend 2020 Olympics amid COVID-19 pandemic
Canada will not be at the 2020 Olympics even if they happen. Photo by Lisa Steacy

First Quarter: NBA

1. NBA scoreboard
2. Still on pause.
3. East top 8: 1 Bucks^ 2 Raptors^ 3 Celtics^ 4 Heat 5 Pacers 6 76ers 7 Nets 8 Magic
4. West top 8: 1 Lakers^ 2 Clippers 3 Nuggets 4 Jazz 5 Thunder 6 Rockets 7 Mavericks 8 Grizzlies

^ – clinched playoff spot

Second Quarter: NHL

1. NHL scoreboard
2. East top 8: 1 Bruins 100 pts 2 Lightning 92 pts 3 Capitals 90 pts 4 Flyers 89 pts 5 Penguins 86 pts T6 Hurricanes/Maple Leafs/Blue Jackets 81 pts
3. West top 8: 1 Blues 94 pts 2 Avalanche 92 pts 3 Golden Knights 86 pts 4 Oilers 83 pts 5 Stars 82 pts 6 Jets 80 pts 7 Flames 79 pts 8 Predators/Canucks 78 pts
4. Detroit Red Wings will be eliminated regardless of when the season resumes

Third Quarter: NFL

1. Free agent tracker
2. Patriots apparently bringing back Brian Hoyer
3. Kraft family puts up billboards thanking Tom Brady
4. The break-up

Fourth Quarter: Weekend Links

1. Canada will not be in Japan this summer
2. Blue Jays president says a month needed before the season should start up
3. Former Sooner joining the Buckeyes this fall
4. Aussie Rules Football suspends season for two months

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2020 Posts: 60

The Wednesday Edition

Halfway through the week


Tom Brady is retiring to Florida.

First Quarter: NBA

1. NBA scoreboard
2. Nets players are testing positive for the coronavirus
3. Will Vince Carter get a final game?
4. How do you think the associations playoff format be?

Second Quarter: NHL

1. NHL scoreboard
2. Should the league just take the top teams and start the playoffs?
3. Best 16 or top eight?
4. Also the Red Wings are still eliminated regardless

Third Quarter: NFL

1. NFL free agent tracker
2. Tom Brady is going to Tampa Bay
3. Phillip Rivers going from the Chargers to the Colts
4. Who will trade for Cam Newton?

Fourth Quarter: Potpourri of Wednesday Links

1. Steve Kerr says USA basketball coaches still plan on coaching in Tokyo
2. Credit line going up in the NBA
3. PGA Championship the latest postponed event
4. MLB pledges money to help their employees

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2020 Posts: 57