Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin are joined by New York Times Tokyo bureau chief Motoko Rich to discuss the troubled run-up to the Olympics. They also talk about the dominance and humility of Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo. Finally, they review Space Jam: A New Legacy.

Olympics (2:53): The Summer Games face positive coronavirus tests, public antipathy, and heat and humidity.

NBA Finals (22:59): How Giannis led the Bucks back against the Suns.

Space Jam (42:50): Just how bad is the Warner Bros. sequel starring LeBron James?

Afterball (1:04:25): Stefan on pitcher Wayne Garland, who flopped in 1977 after signing one of baseball’s first big free-agent contracts. 

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