Here’s this week’s update on sports around the world
OLYMPICS
BASKETBALL
The coaches or Team USA Basketball are narrowing down their team of of 12 from 31 players. See who is in the running here.
With Chris Paul out of the 2016 Olympics, Damian Lillard has a real shot at making Team USAhttps://t.co/InHDZaGXua
— Mike Richman (@mikegrich) March 29, 2016
Went to the training center for a @TeamUSA basketball apparel shoot..
Ended up clownin' around 🏀
📷 @samanthahughey pic.twitter.com/vqOU6M7YiZ
— Hannah Miller (@hannahkaymiller) March 29, 2016
Check out the new uniforms for Team USA Basketball #TBG pic.twitter.com/xlh1FS7c66
— The Best Gear (@TheBestGear) March 27, 2016
RUGBY SEVENS
Isn’t Rugby just Rugby? Nope! Rugby normally has 13 to 15 players per team, depending on on the league, but Rugby Sevens will debut at the Rio 2016 games. Like the name, there will be seven players on each team, and still playing on full-size pitch. It’s not surprising that Rugby continues to evolve considering the game’s historical origins. Rugby started in 1830 when a student was playing futball/soccer and decided to pick up the ball and run with it. Some would call that cheating, they called it Rugby! Learn more here.
Nate Ebner To Take Leave From #Patriots, Train For 2016 Summer #Olympics #Rugby https://t.co/OJ8xj4jRpR via @NESN #NFL #OhioState #Rio2016
— Kevin Carey (@KCareyBOS) March 25, 2016
SWIMMING
Grab your tissue and read about this incredible and heroic Olympic hopeful!
One year after swimming for her life, Syrian refugee Yusra Mardini could be swimming at the Olympic Games. https://t.co/MhWBmWwKYl
— Globalnews.ca (@globalnews) March 21, 2016
