Current Events 8: Sports Round-Up!

<p>On the 8th episode of Current Events, Al goes over the latest news from the world of sports! Since COVID-19 hit last year, many of the major sports leagues and tournaments are starting to take place again.</p> <p>The main event of the summer will be the Olympics starting next month in Tokyo. However, we have some huge events taking place right now! First, we have the Euro 2020 which started today! Next, we have the Copa America tournament starting this weekend as well. There was some big news today from the French Open on the men’s side. Finally, we talk about the four major American sports leagues (NBA, MLB, NHL, and NFL) on this episode of Current Events!</p> <p>Here are the key vocabulary:<br /> to dig into<br /> Summer Olympics<br /> Euro 2020<br /> to postpone<br /> to fortify<br /> chock-full<br /> succinctly<br /> runner-up<br /> knockout stage<br /> single elimination<br /> to be shorthanded<br /> to alleviate<br /> to spearhead<br /> effervescent<br /> “King of Clay”<br /> best of 7 series<br /> upset<br /> underdog<br /> offseason<br /> OTA (organized team activities)</p> <p><a title="Current Events 8" href= "https://chtbl.com/track/23977G/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/alsensei/current-events-8.mp3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Download MP3</a> (31MB) Right Click->Save Link As</p> <p>Article used in this episode:</p> <p>Fox Sports:<br /> <a href= "https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/euro-2020-time-date-schedule-teams-groups-channel-watch-streaming-odds-wagering"> Euro 2020: What You Need To Know About Europe’s Massive International Soccer Tournament</a></p> <p>The release of ALsensei’s new book “English Fluency Power” is just weeks away! Don’t miss any updates, access to bonuses and a FREE gift — 25 HOT IDIOMS for 2021 *ALL NEW*<br /> <a href="http://englishfluencypower.com/">Get on the list now!</a></p> <p>If you have a question or comment, please leave it in the “Comment” section below!</p> <p><span id="more-4062"></span>On the English 2.0 Podcast, I help you express yourself more nat