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Kev thinks, it’s about European Spots entertainment right now

If you’re a sport’s watching junkie like me, then you have been paying attention to European sports this summer. Europe is presently the epicenter of sporting competitions and broadcasting. It’s really going on in Europe and London now. In England they are once again gorging themselves on strawberries and cream, Pipps and Soda and afternoon tea while the world’s top players battled it out at Wimbledon. In Germany, the tankards of beer are flowing as European national soccer teams take to the pitch (field) for the greater glory of their countrymen and their Princes and Kings. With all of this in mind we of course are staring into the face of the Summer 2024 Olympics in Paris, France slated to start in just a couple of weeks. Yes, it’s a great time if you live in Europe but maybe not so much for us mere mortals who arrive by the plane loads as tourists. But then again it’s the tourist Euro that drive the games right? By the way, Pipps and soda can be quite terrible and tasteless but it’s a thing with the Londoners, somewhat like our Mint Julep at The Kentucky Derby. A required festive cocktail. Take a sip then toss it. I’m not sure how much they get for a ticket to Wimbledon is these days, I’m thinking it’s in the hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars but barring an invite to sit in The Royal Box with The Princes and Princesses I’m sure I could never afford it. Besides I like the vibe sitting outside the court venue on the lawn and bringing my own drinks. I’m sure the conversation is a bit more pleasing as well! This year all the usual suspects are in it at the end except of course for the woman where Italy has a finalist for the first time ever. I’d say it’s about time a little bit of European culture invaded London. Of course for the men this year it may or may not be be a repeat of last year’s epic 5 set battle between the two greats, Djokovic and Alcaraz, who undoubtfully will play in the finals,  let’s hope it’s as entertaining as last year! If you’re a soccer fan in Europe or in just about any other area of the world right now your sights are set for Sunday’s huge match between Spain and England. Calling it huge actually is an understatement. The Euro Cup is just about as big (almost) as the World Cup in the eyes of European Soccer fans and this Sunday’s final will put one team into orbit and the other team in the toilet. No one cares who comes in second in these competitions. It’s either all or nothing. Loosing often sends fans into drunken riots, as does winning for that matter. Strange how this happens but then I’ve never met a European that was happy with second place. As the match is being played in Germany I’m sure the German riot police have a plan for controlling the celebration however either way I’m sure the beer and the schnapps will flow freely! Sorry England but my money is on Spain!In just a few short weeks we’re going to start watching the 2024 Olympics which I’m more than sure will be a spectacle. Considering the ridiculous star studded affair the Colorado Football was last year you can be rest assured that Team America’s big guns like LeBrone, Steph, KD and the others will play(and want to be) center stage. They love to see and especially be seen and nothing affords them(and their wives) more exposure then a world event. Opening Ceremonies are sure to be a spectacle. Of course, there’s no rest in Paris for the basketball millionaires from the NBA as the U.S. plays Serbia the very next morning after the ceremonies in Paris………80 miles away………at 10 a.m. Good luck with that!! Make sure to pack some coffee and croissants!Through all the excitement of the European summer my mind keeps drifting back to the one American sport that means more then all the rest combined, football. Just as the Olympics end we’re gonna find ourselves on the doorstep of another NFL and College football season. I’m excited as heck and am already looking at trends in transfers and signings. This year will be huge!! Let the drama begin and play on I say (and bet Spain)!!! KevKev's Corner Our Staffs Weekly Sports perspective(click here for more of Kev’s past articles)