"Carmelo Anthony's strategy of purposely missing the NBA playoffs every year so he can be fresh for the Olympics has really paid off."
NOT NBA Tonight, Twitter user, on the US hoop star's continued absence from the playoffs
"Just watched the gold medal ladies table tennis match-two Chinese ladies, just amazing skill, so fast and precise. I'm hooked on this sport."
Peter Legge OBC, Twitter user, on the performance of China's table tennis stars
"China just beat China for the table tennis gold medal, which makes me seriously question why Canada can only submit one curling team."
Bonk's Mullet, Twitter user, after China's Ding Ning edged teammate and defending champion Li Xiaoxia 4-3 to win the women's singles table tennis title
"Good morning beautiful people, it feels so good to wake up knowing that the Brazilian soccer team has been playing like a team."
Lifegoodbro, Twitter user, after Brazil defeated Denmark 4-0 to reach the quarterfinals