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Just now, james89 said:

 

Well that means her performance today was remarkable given the circumstances.

I...think you meant to quote Near.  But you are right, courageous performance.  

Well, congrats to Germany, they deserved it.  But they also displayed the reason why so many people cannot stand this game.  Flopping all over the field, rolling around like a shark just bit off their leg, only to pop up and run after the ball seconds later.  Football can be fun sometimes, but it certainly isn't a game of integrity.  I'll take rugby over it every day of the week.  

Oh, what a surprise, she's totally fine after the whistle.  

ENOUGH WITH THE FAKE INJURIES.  

Well, that was a fun run for the soccer team.  I'm not too sure they'll be able to beat the Brazilians, either.  But who knows.  

And that's that.  

Goddammit Beckie, put those in!  

Ugh, so close!  Well, not a bad half for Canada besides the stupid penalty.  At least they look like they belong out there with the heavyweights.  

oooh oooh oooh MY KNEE!  I'M PARALYZED FOR LIFE!  I'M DY...what's that?  Canada's on the attack?  Run Run Run.  

Getting tired of Germany acting like they got shot every time a stiff wind hits them.  As our commentator just said, you're the 2nd best team in the world.  You don't need to do that.  

Terrible penalty to take.  

Superb effort by Gagne, btw.  Qualifying in 5th no less.  Great job by the youngster.  He's only 18, so this experience will definitely help him towards 2020.  

uuuuuuuuuuuuuuugggggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh....

Serbia beat Australia in basketball.  If Canada would have beaten Spain, they would have been on that side of the bracket facing Turkey, and then potentially Serbia.  Now they have France and if they manage to beat them, USA.  

2 hours ago, intoronto said:

IF AVK competed in the A final. he would have taken the silver.

That just makes it worse.  I had a feeling he'd go out with a bang.  

De Grasse looked like he was out for a morning jog, and he got the best time in the heats!  

You know Canada beat the USA 3-0.  It's not unreal to think they may have beaten Italy 3-1 because they're just that good.  Yeah, it probably helped that Italy didn't need to win the game.  Doesn't mean they lost on purpose.   

Pretty good to see Canada in the top ten, but also disappointing because the countries around us have a lot more medals/more golds.  Even though this has been a good games for us so far, it sort of tells our historic issue at the Olympics.  Lots of close-calls, not as many breakthroughs.  But, like I said, our swim team in particular did amazing in Rio.  

39 minutes ago, intoronto said:

Only one medal chance tomorrow lol

Yeah, but not as slow as today.  At least there's two big team elimination games as well.  Plus, we've got 3 good guys in the 200m which should be exciting to see.  And like juddy said, Weinberger has a chance.  I just felt like today was boring, with a big let down in the evening (though the final ended up being quite exciting anyway).  Volleyball was the only really interesting thing today for me (and maybe some prelim track races).  

3 minutes ago, intoronto said:

If Brazil win in 4 sets... Canada will be second, Brazil third and US 4th

By my math, no matter what happens Canada will be 2nd now.  

Da Silva! 

Hope Da Silva wins the Pole Vault.

Did not look good yesterday or today.  First big disappointment for Canada in Rio.  Also first day without a medal.  

Baber fails again.  Not looking good.  

WTF is going on with the pole vault thingy?  Did they buy it at a garage sale?