Yes, Team USA took care of business against France on Sunday in an impressive 98-71 victory in London. It was the opening game of the Men's Basketball tournament of the 2012 Olympics and all of the things we expected happened. LeBron James showed out. Kevin Durant went off. Even Anthony Davis got in there and did some thangs. Oh, and Tony Parker had the rec-specs in full effect.
None of that really matters though, because after the game was over, the 12-man crew (and coaches) went and got they post-game celebration on with the First Lady, Michelle Obama. Let the hugging begin.
I personally believe that Michelle Obama's neck smells like baby's breath and Hennessy at the same time, but I digress. Enjoy your pertinent Monday reading material, and get your week started right.
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FOX Deportes: Nike Helps Footballers ‘Take Control’
Life & Times: Q&A w/Josefine Aberg Design Director for adidas Originals Blue
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Scoop Jackson: Is Roger Federer the greatest athlete ever?
The Front Office: Houston’s Fab Five
The New Yorker: Should Olympic Athletes Be Protesters, Too?
Smoking Section: How To Maintain Your Beard, As Told By Freeway
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Eddie Maisonet is the founder and editor emeritus of The Sports Fan Journal. Currently, he serves as an associate editor for ESPN.com. He is an unabashed Russell Westbrook and Barry Switzer apologist, owns over 100 fitteds and snapbacks, and lives by Reggie Jackson’s famous quote, “I am the straw that stirs the drink.”
