Steemit Daily Sports Report: USWNT Edges Brazil to win Gold; Breakdancing at the Olympics, Is this a joke?
The 'Daily Sports Report' is a collection of news links, Twitter/X posts, Steemit article links (as they are available), and any other types of media that deal with daily sports news leading up to when this is published.
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2024 Olympic men's basketball - Team USA-France and an epic battle for gold - ESPN
"It's the opportunity of a lifetime," Victor Wembanyama said. "To play in the Olympic final in Paris," coach Vincent Collet said in French, "c'est un rêve."
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The Worst Team USA Basketball Squad of All Time — Steemit
The 2002 #FIBA #WorldCup squad featuring Paul Pierce, and Reggie Miller among others, was the worst #TeamUSA #basketball performance since #NBA players have been allowed to play in the Olympics (1992). To be better explain, check out the video below which breaks it down perfectly. via @philhughes
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MLB to hold Braves-Reds game at Bristol Motor Speedway next August - ESPN
Officials from MLB and the track known as "Thunder Valley" that holds more than 146,000 fans for NASCAR races announced Friday that the Atlanta Braves and Cincinnati Reds will play in the Speedway Classic there on Aug. 2, 2025.
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Breakdancing at the Olympics: Is this a joke? — Steemit
I only recently became aware of the fact that the Olympics adjusts what they consider to be events every now and then and there is a committee that votes to see what sports are allowed in the competition. While some traditional events get removed such as wrestling, we add something similar, like breakdancing? via @sports.guy55
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Series win trophy in Sri Lankan camp — Steemit
However, even if he could not score a century, it was his responsibility to run. Kushal Mendis has also performed well in batting with him. He also played a good half-century. @winkles
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Afghanistan cricketer Ihsanullah Janat has been banned for 5 years — Steemit
Afghanistan cricketer Ihsanullah Janat has been banned for 5 years. He will stay out of all cricket activities during this time. The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) announced the decision on Wednesday (August 7). @mamun123456
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via @hive-199189
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Fascinating Fact - 8 Groundbreaking Innovations in the Olympics — Steemit
via @relive
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Charles Barkley Will Stay with TNT Sports Through 2032 | NBA — Steemit
ccording to several sources, Charles Barkley intends to remain with TNT Sports through the remainder of his contract (he signed a 10-year contract extension with TNT Sports in 2022). via @philhughes
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Hossler fires 10-under 60, leads rain-delayed Wyndham Championship - ESPN
Beau Hossler shot a 10-under 60 on Friday in the rain-delayed Wyndham Championship, squandering a chance for a sub-60 round with pars on the last three holes at soft and vulnerable Sedgefield Country Club.
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Olympic gold medal dream come true: Novak Djokovic wins — Steemit
"It's a day I will treasure," Djokovic said. The national flag of Serbia was flying and I was singing the national anthem with the gold medal around my neck. There is no better feeling in professional sports. I felt like I was flying in the sky. via @mamun123456
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White Sox set a record of the wrong type in Major League Baseball — Steemit
via @sports.guy55
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Grady Sizemore to lead White Sox with 'different energy' - ESPN
"I'm a different person, so it's definitely going to be a different voice, a different attitude, a different energy," Sizemore said. "Everyone's different. I'm just going to be myself, try to be authentic and try to be the same guy these players have seen since spring training."
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Vikings deal CB Booth to Cowboys for CB Wright - ESPN
The Dallas Cowboys and Minnesota Vikings agreed to a trade Friday to exchange cornerbacks whose time had run out with their respective teams.
World Cup won't go outside Bangladesh: Youth and Sports Advisor — Steemit
Asif Mahmood said that he has already started working on organizing the World Cup and he strongly believes that the tournament will not go outside Bangladesh. He further said, "If such an event is canceled during the formation of the country, it will be detrimental to the image of the country." via @mamun123456
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The second half continued where the score had not yet changed, i.e. 0-0. So the match ended in a penalty shoot-out where in the end my school children managed to lead 3-1 over their opponents. via @teukuipul87
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Rhythmic Gymnastics: The Art of Graceful Athleticism — Steemit
Rhythmic gymnastics, a graceful fusion of art and sport, emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Originally a feminine discipline, it evolved from simple group gymnastics into a distinct sport known for its expressive movements and intricate routines. via @rathin
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The Community Shield is not just a game; it's the fight for pride and glory, hand in hand. Since time in memory, this event has further epitomized the epic showdown between Premier League champions and FA Cup winners. via @brahzil
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Pep Guardiola: Not sure Man City are ready despite Community Shield win - ESPN
Pep Guardiola says he doesn't know whether Manchester City will be ready for the start of the Premier League season despite winning the Community Shield against Manchester United. City won on penalties after a 1-1 draw at Wembley on Saturday.
Chelsea are set to start a second successive Premier League season without a shirt sponsor. Manchester United are plotting a fresh bid for Jarrad Branthwaite - after learning their new signing Leny Yoro is unlikely to play again this year. via @brahzil
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Wrestlers of my Youth are Fading Away, RIP Kevin Sullivan — Steemit
If you're a fan of wrestling, but don't know much about Kevin, check out the videos in this post so you can better understand...the guy was a nut, but he was an unbelievable wrestler/heel. via @philhughes
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A very well worked gold | @cotinahealth — Steemit
Even though they have professional players on their roster who are currently making their careers in the NBA, considered by many to be the best league, the difficulty is now greater for them, this of course adds something different to the game, making it more exciting. via @fdux
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A Twist To Arsenal's Striker Woes — Steemit
On the flip side, although I think Nketiah should be allowed to leave, it doesn't look certain this would happen yet as no club is willing to match the £30 million valuation fee, which I don't think is too much in today's market. via @reservedsingle
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India's 27-year-long reign ended with a series loss to Sri Lanka. — Steemit
India's 27-year-long reign ended with a series loss to Sri Lanka. In the third and final ODI of the series, Sri Lanka secured the series win by defeating India by 2-0. via @mamun123456
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Arshad Nadeem: A Golden Triumph and a New World Record for Pakistan — Steemit
Arshad Nadeem, you’ve done it! You’ve written a new chapter in Pakistan’s sporting history. On a night that will be remembered for generations, you conquered the Paris Olympics, clinching the elusive gold medal in the men’s javelin final and ending Pakistan’s 40-year wait for Olympic gold. via @artist1111
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Weekly CRICKET Review - LXv | Finally some satisfaction for SL fans — Steemit
via @damithudaya
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Dak Prescott held out of Friday practice due to ankle soreness - ESPN
The team called it "precautionary reasons," and it is not considered serious.
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Olympics: USWNT edges Brazil to win 5th gold, 1st since 2012 - ESPN
The U.S. women's national team won the Olympic gold medal on Saturday, beating Brazil 1-0 in a game that required a stout defensive stand in the first half followed by a precise and calculated surge in the second to deny Brazil and its legendary captain Marta.
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