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Tokyo Olympics Have Smallest Summer Games TV Audience In 33 Years
The Tokyo Olympics television ratings were a major flop. According to the New York Times, the 2020 Olympics drew the smallest TV audience for a Summer Games since 1988. The average nightly viewership was 15.5 million. The Tokyo Olympics were...
McKayla Maroney’s ‘Not Impressed’ Face Will Be An NFT Worth 7-Figures
For one reason or another, McKayla Maroney’s “not impressed” face after winning silver medalist in the 2012 London Olympics continues to show up in 2021. And it won’t be going anywhere anytime soon. The viral meme will now be turned...
Star-Studded 9/11 Benefit To Include Dave Chappelle, Pete Davidson, & More
A star-studded comedy event is scheduled to mark the 20th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks, according to a report from Deadline. The event, titled NYC Still Rising After 20 Years: A Comedy Celebration,, is set to take place...
University of Wisconsin Removes Chamberlin Rock Seen As Symbol Of Racism
The University of Wisconsin has removed Chamberlin Rock from Observatory Hill on its Madison campus. After complaints from groups of minority students who saw the rock — which was referred to as “n**** head” rock, according to the Wisconsin State...
The Internet Isn’t Happy With The Expected Next Jeopardy Host
Jeopardy had one job: pick a new host that the public could rally behind. After the death of Alex Trebek, who hosted the show from its 1984 premiere until November 2020, there were fill-ins as a bit of an audition...
Ex-Olympic Boss Wanted Hideki Matsui To Light Olympic Flame Before Resigning
The Tokyo Olympics almost began with another star athlete lighting the Olympic flame at the Opening Ceremony. According to reports, Yoshihiro Mori, former president of the Japanese Olympic Committee, wanted former New York Yankees star Hideki Matsui to light the...
Simone Biles Was Dealing With Family Tragedy During Tokyo Olympics
Simone Biles returned to competition on Tuesday for the balance beam final at the Tokyo Olympics. It was a tough week for the fourth-time gold medalist, who withdrew from the team competition and several individual events, and she revealed after...
ESPN8 The Ocho Schedule 2021: List Of Events For August 6
Once again, the Worldwide Leader in Sports will be turning ESPN2 into ESPN8: The Ocho for a 24-hour period. This year, the annual event will take place on Friday, August 6. But before the ESPN takeover comes and we are...
Bucs Go Crazy Watching Teammate’s Sister, Anna Crockwell, Advance To Olympic Final (VIDEO)
CB Ross Cockrell watching his sister, Anna, advance to the Olympic finals with his teammates & coaches 👏 pic.twitter.com/pReaPhj4pB — Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) August 2, 2021 The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have reported for training camp, but on Monday morning...
Simone Biles Will Compete In Balance Beam Final
Simone Biles will have one last hurrah at the Tokyo Olympics. On Monday, USA Gymnastics announced that the four-time gold medalist will be returning to competition on Tuesday to compete in the balance beam final. Biles previously pulled out of...
Simone Biles Opens Up About ‘Petrifying’ Mental Block At Olympics
Simone Biles is opening up about the “petrifying” mental block that has been plaguing her time at the Tokyo Olympics. Biles withdrew from the team and individual all-around competitions to focus on her mental health after getting lost in the...
Russell Westbrook Trade Reaction, Florida Man Strikes Again, & Jordan From Towson
Happy Friday, everyone! We’ve made it through another week and it’s almost time to kick back and throw down some drinks as we say goodbye to July. Since we’re all focused on the freedom ahead, let’s not waste any time...
