Morning Wire Friday | July 23, 2021
Jul 23, 2021
The Tokyo Olympics finally kick off amid COVID-19 precautions and protests. Major athletes like Simone Biles and Allison Felix gear up for historic performances despite challenges. Hollywood battles between theaters and streaming for a comeback, highlighting successful films and strategic shifts for studios. The film industry faces changes in distribution post-pandemic, impacting what gets made and how it's released. Meanwhile, the space race heats up with private companies making strides in space tourism amidst global competition.
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COVID-19 Impacts the Olympics
- The first U.S. athlete expected to compete, Taylor Crabb, tested positive for COVID-19.
- Tri-Born will replace Crabb as Jake Gibb's beach volleyball partner.
US Women's Soccer Team Loss
- The U.S. women's soccer team lost 3-0 to Sweden, breaking their 44-game undefeated streak.
- They face New Zealand in a must-win game on Saturday.
Team USA Kneels in Protest
- All 22 players on Team USA knelt before their game against Sweden, not during the anthem.
- Teams from Sweden, Great Britain, and New Zealand also knelt.