Paris Olympics Discussion Thread

[GamecockFam]

I thought we could dedicate a thread to the upcoming Paris Olympics, so I thought I would get one started.

Looks like the US WNT has fared well in their exhibition games:

USA vs. Germany final score, results: A'ja Wilson dominates early, U.S. cruises to Olympic exhibition win | Sporting News

Schedule:

https://olympics.com/en/paris-2024/schedule/24-july

 

[JellyBean]

Good call on the thread topic. The team looked pretty good out there today especially on the defensive side of the ball.

 

[GoUconn7961]

I am ready to get this started! So excited.

 

[cancontent]

Is this thread for the entire basketball tournament or solely USA games? Reason why I ask is Canada has a friendly today after beating Australia yesterday at 2 pm. If I can find a box score I'd like to share it. It's also being streamed for free should anyone want the link to the carrier's website.

 

[GamecockFam]

Is this thread for the entire basketball tournament or solely USA games? Reason why I ask is Canada has a friendly today after beating Australia yesterday at 2 pm. If I can find a box score I'd like to share it. It's also being streamed for free should anyone want the link to the carrier's website.

I did not open this thread with any thought of restrictions besides Paris Olympics topics. So talk all you want about any team and any sport!

If it gets too congested in here we can move a popular topic to its own thread (i.e., USA women's basketball events).

 

[cancontent]

Canada vs Spain at 2 pm EST. Being streamed on our Olympic broadcaster's service. Free and accessing is straightforward (e.g. Facebook login, Google).

 

[GamecockFam]

Canada vs Spain at 2 pm EST. Being streamed on our Olympic broadcaster's service. Free and accessing is straightforward (e.g. Facebook login, Google).

Who are the expected starters for Canada?

 

[JellyBean]

Canada vs Spain at 2 pm EST. Being streamed on our Olympic broadcaster's service. Free and accessing is straightforward (e.g. Facebook login, Google).

I am hoping that the game will be replayed on YouTube later.

 

[cancontent]

Who are the expected starters for Canada?

Believe it was Kia Nurse, Kayla Alexander, Natalie Achonwa, Shay Colley and Bridget Carleton yesterday. Assuming this will be the same again.

 

[cancontent]

I am hoping that the game will be replayed on YouTube later.

Doubt it will be unless someone is able to find a source from Spain, who are hosting these games. CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) have all the Olympics broadcasting rights for anything related to Canada Basketball.

 

[cancontent]

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Live stats for Canada vs Spain. Spain up 44-28 in the third.

WNBA players:
Gustafson has 15 points last I checked. Edwards 6 points and 8 rebounds. Amihere 2 points and 3 rebounds. Carleton 3 points and 2 rebounds.
Nurse with 4 points and 1 rebound.

 

[topogigio]

On a side note, Snoop Dog will be carrying the Olympic Torch in part of the final run, plus he is an NBC "special Olympic correspondent". What depths our country has fallen to!

 

[MilfordHusky]

Liya finished with 8 and 14.

 

[cancontent]

On a side note, Snoop Dog will be carrying the Olympic Torch in part of the final run, plus he is an NBC "special Olympic correspondent". What depths our country has fallen to!

Sarcasm or serious? Snoop Dog appeals to a wide audience and his commentary with Kevin Hart during last Olympics was well received I recall.

 

[GoUconn7961]

Sarcasm or serious? Snoop Dog appeals to a wide audience and his commentary with Kevin Hart during last Olympics was well received I recall.

His commentary with Kevin Hart was a must watch. They covered the equestrian event, and it was so good.

 

[cancontent]

His commentary with Kevin Hart was a must watch. They covered the equestrian event, and it was so good.

I remember it very well as I love equestrian events. Wish our Canadian channel had the funds to hire someone with a similar level of wit to do the same (e.g. Ryan Reynolds, Dan Levy, etc.).

 

[GoUconn7961]

I remember it very well as I love equestrian events. Wish our Canadian channel had the funds to hire someone with a similar level of wit to do the same (e.g. Ryan Reynolds, Dan Levy, etc.).

What I loved is that he's so fascinated with everything because it was all new to him and he really appreciated it. But old school watchers might not appreciate his style. But, he made it more relatable to younger fans.

 

[cancontent]

What I loved is that he's so fascinated with everything because it was all new to him and he really appreciated it. But old school watchers might not appreciate his style. But, he made it more relatable to younger fans.

Exactly. There's nothing wrong with having a mix of personalities hosting the Olympics. Considering the audience mix is diverse, what's the harm? And the generation that grew up with him are now the target audience for advertisers. His marketability is through the roof when you look at who he is partnered with.

 

[stwainfan]

 

[cancontent]

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[cancontent]

This is unfortunate.

 

[GirlBoo1020]

I hate injuries

 

[Bigboote]

This is unfortunate.

It's weird, the story linked in the tweet, dated today, says Allemand returned after a four-month rehab and would be playing.

 

[stwainfan]

To help others, remember to change "x" to "Twitter" within the link when posting.

Thanks.

 

[cancontent]

It's weird, the story linked in the tweet, dated today, says Allemand returned after a four-month rehab and would be playing.

Maybe it happened during a practice but with this coming from the Belgian team, I take this as accurate.