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Where did July go? There’s only one week left in the month, but the good news is that the Tokyo Olympics are officially underway after the Opening Ceremony was held bright and early on Friday morning. So now, we get to kick back this weekend and enjoy a run of obscure sports while knocking back some cold beverages. That’s not too shabby. In the meantime, while we prepare for what is to come, let’s take a look at the latest headlines from around the web.
- Meet Chloe Foster from the University of Michigan where she is a member of the track and field team.
- NFL coach Greg Knapp has passed away at age 58 due to injuries from a bike accident last weekend.
- Here are the sexiest athletes at the Tokyo Olympics.
- Richard Sherman suffered a gnarly gash on his foot during his wild arrest.
- YouTuber Logan Paul has opened as a betting favorite for a potential boxing match against UFC Hall of Famer Anderson Silva.
- DeAndre Hopkins says he’s weighing his NFL future over the league’s new COVID protocols and rules.
- An Olympic athlete has been banned from the Tokyo Olympics due to a positive cocaine test.
- Protestors are out in full force at the Olympics.
Video of the Day
"It means everything to me."@eddyalvarez90's reaction to finding out he would be one of Team USA's flag bearers is so heartfelt ❤️
(via @TeamUSA) pic.twitter.com/NxTqwQMUZD
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) July 23, 2021
Eddy Alvarez opens up about what it means to him to carry the flag for Team USA at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony.
Food of the Day
And finally, to finish off the Olympic theme, here are some must-try Japanese dishes — other than sushi — that will really get you in the Olympic spirit.
