Five things Philly fans need to know about the Olympics on Saturday
After the Opening Ceremony on Friday, things pick up on Saturday. Among the locals in action is Newark, Del., native Malacchi Esdale, who along with the men's rugby sevens team will be looking to advance with a match against Ireland at 9 a.m. Here are five other things Philly fans need to know ...
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After the Opening Ceremony on Friday, things pick up on Saturday. Among the locals in action is Newark, Del., native Malacchi Esdale, who along with the men's rugby sevens team will be looking to advance with a match against Ireland at 9 a.m. Here are five other things Philly fans need to know ...
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Men's soccer: USA vs. New Zealand
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The Union’s Nathan Harriel and Jack McGlynn (both pictured), along with Medford, N.J. native Paxton Aaronson, take on New Zealand in a men's soccer group stage match at 1 p.m.
Men's soccer: USA vs. New Zealand
The Union’s Nathan Harriel and Jack McGlynn (both pictured), along with Medford, N.J. native Paxton Aaronson, take on New Zealand in a men's soccer group stage match at 1 p.m.
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Field hockey: USA vs. Argentina
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Locals Ashley Sessa, Kelee LePage, Karlie Kisha (pictured), and Phia Gladieux take on Tokyo silver medalists Argentina for Team USA’s first field hockey match of the Games at 1:45 p.m.
Field hockey: USA vs. Argentina
Locals Ashley Sessa, Kelee LePage, Karlie Kisha (pictured), and Phia Gladieux take on Tokyo silver medalists Argentina for Team USA’s first field hockey match of the Games at 1:45 p.m.
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Table tennis: Women's singles
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Sewell, N.J., native Amy Wang is competing in her second Olympics for Team USA at table tennis beginning at 9 a.m. She'll also compete in women's team table tennis.
Table tennis: Women's singles
Sewell, N.J., native Amy Wang is competing in her second Olympics for Team USA at table tennis beginning at 9 a.m. She'll also compete in women's team table tennis.
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Tennis: Men's singles
His match won't be televised and may be nearly over by the time you wake up, but Voorhees Township, N.J., native Tommy Paul will compete in the first round of the men’s singles tournament against Italy’s Luciano Darderi at 6 a.m.
Tennis: Men's singles
His match won't be televised and may be nearly over by the time you wake up, but Voorhees Township, N.J., native Tommy Paul will compete in the first round of the men’s singles tournament against Italy’s Luciano Darderi at 6 a.m.
Men's volleyball: USA vs. Argentina
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Penn State alums Matt Anderson, Aaron Russell, and Max Holt will compete for Team USA against Tokyo bronze medalists Argentina in their first match of the Games at 3 p.m.
Men's volleyball: USA vs. Argentina
Penn State alums Matt Anderson, Aaron Russell, and Max Holt will compete for Team USA against Tokyo bronze medalists Argentina in their first match of the Games at 3 p.m.
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