"It’s a huge sacrifice and I think they deserve a lot of credit for that.” -USA Men's Olympic coach Gregg Popovich
The players, coaches, and staff of USA Basketball are returning to a world of masks, Covid testing, and perhaps playing without fans in attendance. On Monday, Tokyo confirmed 342 new Covid cases, the 16th straight day of an increase.
Thank you for your service.
It's a phrase we often hear directed toward members of the military. Though there are many ways to perform public service, like government work, police and fire protection and enforcement, medical and hospital employment, aid to the disadvantaged and elderly.