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2021 OLYMPICS

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Congratulations to the USA 2021 Olympians. Job Well Done!!!!!
Special shout out to Simone Biles for returning to the Olympic Games after sitting out due to personal issues. Simone won the Bronze medal after her final event.
 

Good Luck to the USA Para-Olympic teams that are competing in Tokyo!!! BRING HOME THE GOLD!!!

 

Congratulations to the 2021 Mens' Olympic Team for bring home the Gold!

 

BOXING
 

On August 21, 2021, Manny Pacquiao was scheduled to fight Errol Spence, Jr.  Prior to the bout, Errol suffered a retinal detachment/break in his left eye during a sparring bout, before his scheduled fight with Pacquiao. After the comprehensive prefight medical exam and consulting with the fight doctor, the ophthalmologist told Errol that he could not take this fight and that he should immediately get his eye fixed.  Yordenis Ugas was next in line to fight Pacquiao on an 11 day notice and he would not disappoint. On August 21, 2021 Pacquiao and Ugas fought in Las Vegas, at The T-Mobile Arena. Ugas scored 116-112; 115-113; 116-112, a unanimous decision over Pacquiao, in an upset. Well earned victory!!!!!  Although, my sister believes the fight should have been a Draw, because the "Pacman," fought back the entire 12 rounds.
 

On September 11, 2021 Oscar De La Hoya will fight Vitor Belfort in a 10 round light heavyweight bout in Los Angeles (Triller Fight Club Pay Per View).
 

NBA
 

The 76’ers have given Joel Embiid a contract worth $196 Million over 4 years???? What?????? Here we go again, trusting the process. Is it me, or should we have spread those funds out to more deserving prospects such as Damien Lillard??  Let's hope that Embiid can stay healthy to earn every cent.  We shall see.  The coaching staff is still unsure of what direction the team is going in regard to Ben Simmons. I like Ben!! The Sixers need to provide Ben with the tools for success and not give up on him.  Below is the list of some of the player trade moves in the NBA, thus far:
 

(TRADES)

George Hill
Iggy Brazdeikis

 

(SIGNED)
Aaron Henry
Gary Clark

Georges Niang
Rayjon Tucker

Andre Drummond
Mason Jones

Anthony Tolliver
 

The Los Angeles Lakers have acquired Carmelo Anthony and Russell Westbrook. Will the 2021-2022 Lakers be the next Dream Team, or will there not be enough basketballs to go around??   We shall see.  It looks this season will be an exciting one!!

The regular NBA season will begin with 82 regular season games on October 19, 2021. 

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WNBA
 

The Seattle Storm is the team to beat this season. Seattle won the Commissioners Cup Championship which included $500,000 prize pool for the winner.  Below is the WNBA Standings:

1) Connecticut Sun

2) Las Vegas Aces

3) Seattle Storm

4) Minnesota Lynx

5) Phoenix Mercury

6) Chicago Sky

7) Dallas Wings

8) New York Liberty

9) Los Angeles Sparks

10) Washington Mystics

11) Atlanta Dream

12) Indiana Fever

 

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2021 USA WOMEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM FOR BRINGING HOME THE GOLD!

 

NFL
 

The Philadelphia Eagles looked like The Philadelphia Beagles during the first pre-season game.  Despite the Eagles being up against one of the best teams in the league (Patriots), they should have played much better.  Hopefully, that beating was a learned lesson on how to improve.  The Eagles had 2 losses and 1 tie game during pre season games. In the first pre season game with Pittsburgh, the team played bad, losing 24-16. In the second game the Eagles lost to The New England Patriots, in a shut out 35-0 defeat. A total disaster!!!!! In the third game the Eagles were up the entire game until the third quarter when they allowed the New York Jets (The Losing Jets) to tie the game at 31-31 to end the game. OMG!!!!!!  What will this season bring, perhaps some of those trade moves are questionable.

 

The team can only get better we hope and pray.  We have a new team of players and we need to do better to be better. The team’s home opener is September 12, 2021 against The Atlanta Falcons.   The Eagles acquired a third Quarterback, Garner Minshew, formerly from the Jacksonville Jaguars.

 

Let’s Go Eagles!!!!

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Quarterback and Team Captain, Cam Newton, was released from the New England Patriots.  Cam responded to the news by telling fans, "Not to worry, about me I will be okay." The Patriots starting quarter back is now Mac Jones.

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THE BIG 3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT

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On August 28, 2021 the BIG 3 basketball game was televised.  Team Trilogy played against Team Tri-State in Atlantis, Bahamas.  Retired 76ers hall of famer, Julius Erving, is the coach for Team Tri State.  Retired Los Angeles Clippers player and activist, Stephen Jackson, is the coach for Team Trilogy.  Congratulations to Team Trilogy, who won the game 50-42, making it to the Championship against Team 3 Headed Monster.  The championship game will air on CBS on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at 3:30pm EDT.  

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MLB
 

The Phillies are currently in 2nd place in the East behind the Atlanta Braves.  The Phillies fell three games behind Atlanta with a record of 67 wins and 64  losses.

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LET'S GO PHILLIES!!!

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MLS

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The Philadelphia Union is in 5th place in the Eastern Conference with a record of eight wins and six losses.

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NHL

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The Flyers are embarking on a new season.  The Flyers announced Hall of Fame Induction Plans 2021.  Will they make it to post season?  We shall see...

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The 3rd Annual Gritty 5K will be held on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at the Wells Fargo Center. 

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We are still in the fight for our lives and a return to normalcy.  With that being said, Covid is still here and appears to be on the rise again.  I ask that you Stay Safe, Mask Up, and if you want to be protected and protect others, VAX UP!

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LIVE, LIFE, LOVE!!!

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By Danette Clement