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“I think sometimes people forget what really makes an organization,” Rodgers said. “History is important, the legacy of so many people who’ve come before you. But the people, that’s the most important thing. People make an organization. People make a business, and sometimes that gets forgotten. Culture is built brick by brick, the foundation of it by the people, not by the organization, not by the building, not by the corporation. It’s built by the people.”
Fans coming from abroad were banned from the Tokyo Olympics months ago, but athletes, families, sporting officials from around the world and other stakeholders still amount to a mass influx of international travelers. In opinion polls, the Japanese public has expressed opposition to holding the games out of safety concerns while most people will not be vaccinated.
Meanwhile, the Hawks traded for Adam Gaudette ($950,000), so you’d think they want to bring him back. Among the other restricted free agents, Pius Suter ($925,000) and Brandon Hagel ($880,833) are no-brainers, while David Kampf ($1 million) seems likely to return as the fourth-line center.
Braves pitcher Max Fried, from left, White Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito and Cardinals pitcher Jack Flaherty pictured in 2018. The three were teammates at Harvard-Westlake, a prep school in Los Angeles, and all three were opening-day starters this season. (Eric Dearborn/via AP) (AP)
“I’m not going to lie to you: That was probably the most satisfying win I’ve ever had in my career, not counting the playoffs,” Lynn said. “I enjoyed it quite a bit, beating them. It’s one of the teams I do not have a major-league win against, and now I do and I definitely enjoy it.”
Phil Mickelson is assisted by security as he is followed up the 18th fairway by a gallery of fans after hitting his approach shot during the final round of the PGA Championship at the Ocean Course in Kiawah Island, S.C., on May 23, 2021. (Patrick Smith / Getty Images)
“Thankfully Jordan is recovering well after being attacked by an individual he did not see coming at him,” Iowa coach Fran McCaffery said in a statement. “We were made aware of the incident immediately. We are grateful that friends who were with Jordan at the time kept the incident from escalating. His health is our No. 1 concern.”
Photos from the Chicago White Sox’s matchup against the St. Louis Cardinals on May 24, 2021, at Guaranteed Rate Field. (Brian Cassella) White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada makes a catch in foul territory to retire Cardinals right fielder Dylan Carlson in the first inning May 24, 2021, at Guaranteed Rate Field. (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune) Fans cheer as White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada makes a catch in foul territory to retire Cardinals right fielder Dylan Carlson in the first inning on May 24, 2021, at Guaranteed Rate Field. (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune) White Sox starting pitcher Lance Lynn delivers to the plate against the Cardinals in the first inning on May 24, 2021, at Guaranteed Rate Field. (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune) White Sox and Cardinals fans prepare for the game as capacity limits increased on May 24, 2021, at Guaranteed Rate Field. (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune) White Sox and Cardinals fans prepare for the game as capacity limits increased on May 24, 2021, at Guaranteed Rate Field. (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune) White Sox second baseman Nick Madrigal catches a throw as Cardinals first baseman Matt Carpenter steals second base in the second inning on May 24, 2021, at Guaranteed Rate Field. (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune) Fans watch the White Sox and Cardinals play as capacity limits increased on May 24, 2021, at Guaranteed Rate Field. (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune) White Sox starting pitcher Lance Lynn delivers to the plate against the Cardinals in the second inning as capacity limits increased on May 24, 2021, at Guaranteed Rate Field. (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)
The State Department’s warning, which followed the CDC alert, was more blunt. “Do not travel to Japan due to COVID-19,” it said in the announcement, which raised the department’s travel alert from Level 3 (Reconsider travel) to Level 4 (Do not travel). The previous alert was issued April 21.
The judges scoring her, however, were not so impressed. Despite the move’s difficulty, they gave it a provisional scoring value of 6.6, close to what Biles’ other vaults have received. That limited the points available for performing it successfully, a point that a frustrated Biles suggested was unfair to her.