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Iranian nuclear scientist executed for spying for the US
- August 10, 2016
He then appeared on a number of state television programs and maintained that he was kidnapped by Central Intelligence Agency while in Saudi soil. Last year, Iran reached a historic agreement with the United States and other members of the worldwide community, vowing to curb its nuclear program in return for lifting crippling economic sanctions. (more...)
- August 10, 2016
He then appeared on a number of state television programs and maintained that he was kidnapped by Central Intelligence Agency while in Saudi soil. Last year, Iran reached a historic agreement with the United States and other members of the worldwide community, vowing to curb its nuclear program in return for lifting crippling economic sanctions. (more...)
Bochy released from hospital, expected to manage Tuesday
- August 10, 2016
Crawford had one of the most remarkable offensive performances in Giants history while going 7 for 8, becoming just the fifth major league player since at least 1913 to collect seven hits in a game. The Giants left 18 on base and ran through every position player and reliever except for Javier Lopez. From his knees on the outfield grass, Hechavarria fired to second just ahead of Nunez to end the inning. (more...)
- August 10, 2016
Crawford had one of the most remarkable offensive performances in Giants history while going 7 for 8, becoming just the fifth major league player since at least 1913 to collect seven hits in a game. The Giants left 18 on base and ran through every position player and reliever except for Javier Lopez. From his knees on the outfield grass, Hechavarria fired to second just ahead of Nunez to end the inning. (more...)
Late Ibrahimovic strike gives Mourinho first United trophy
- August 10, 2016
Boss Jose Mourinho attempted to justify his decision by claiming he needed height in defence to deal with the Foxes' late aerial onslaught. "I'm really happy for the team as well, this can kick-start our season", the 21-year-old told MUTV . (more...)
- August 10, 2016
Boss Jose Mourinho attempted to justify his decision by claiming he needed height in defence to deal with the Foxes' late aerial onslaught. "I'm really happy for the team as well, this can kick-start our season", the 21-year-old told MUTV . (more...)
Outspoken agent cashes in from record Pogba signing
- August 10, 2016
Midfielder Pogba won four Serie A titles and two Italian Cups with Juventus and Pjanic, a 32 million euro (£27.37 million) recruit from AS Roma in June, is confident the "Old Lady" of Serie A can continue to be successful. "There are one or two football agents I simply do not like - and Mino Raiola is one of them". "I want to win titles, I want to achieve things and that's all - that's why I came here, just to do this, to become one of the best and to win titles because I know this club ... (more...)
- August 10, 2016
Midfielder Pogba won four Serie A titles and two Italian Cups with Juventus and Pjanic, a 32 million euro (£27.37 million) recruit from AS Roma in June, is confident the "Old Lady" of Serie A can continue to be successful. "There are one or two football agents I simply do not like - and Mino Raiola is one of them". "I want to win titles, I want to achieve things and that's all - that's why I came here, just to do this, to become one of the best and to win titles because I know this club ... (more...)
Leo in Rio: Olympic archer is the spitting image of Leonardo DiCaprio
- August 10, 2016
The public's response varied widely, as with any polarized subject, but everyone can unanimously agree that DiCaprio's speech got a lot of people thinking and, most importantly, talking about climate change. Moreover, a day after the speech also witnessed the increase in the Google search about climate change. That demonstrates a 636-percent increase based on historical trends. (more...)
- August 10, 2016
The public's response varied widely, as with any polarized subject, but everyone can unanimously agree that DiCaprio's speech got a lot of people thinking and, most importantly, talking about climate change. Moreover, a day after the speech also witnessed the increase in the Google search about climate change. That demonstrates a 636-percent increase based on historical trends. (more...)
Bogut leads Australia to 86-66 victory over France in opener
- August 10, 2016
Andrew Bogut starred for the Boomers against France . Bogut said he even received an email from Cuban before the Olympic opener. "I didn't think I was going to have the impact that I did", Bogut confessed to reporters after the win . (more...)
- August 10, 2016
Andrew Bogut starred for the Boomers against France . Bogut said he even received an email from Cuban before the Olympic opener. "I didn't think I was going to have the impact that I did", Bogut confessed to reporters after the win . (more...)
Olympics-Phelps ready to reclaim that lost butterfly gold
- August 10, 2016
After the race, King threw some more shade at Efimova, as King called her gold medal "incredible. knowing I did it clean". "I was thinking 1:57 would be good this morning, but I saw a couple of 55s and wanted to be somewhere at the front of the heat". (more...)
- August 10, 2016
After the race, King threw some more shade at Efimova, as King called her gold medal "incredible. knowing I did it clean". "I was thinking 1:57 would be good this morning, but I saw a couple of 55s and wanted to be somewhere at the front of the heat". (more...)
Cyclists Defends Missed Drugs Tests
- August 10, 2016
Armitstead - who won the road race gold at the World Championships in 2015 - will race in Rio on Sunday as a favourite to challenge for an Olympic gold. One of the key questions with regards to Armitstead's case was why she seemingly did not challenge the first missed test that was later struck off from her record. (more...)
- August 10, 2016
Armitstead - who won the road race gold at the World Championships in 2015 - will race in Rio on Sunday as a favourite to challenge for an Olympic gold. One of the key questions with regards to Armitstead's case was why she seemingly did not challenge the first missed test that was later struck off from her record. (more...)
Rio Olympics Opening Ceremony: What to know
- August 10, 2016
The budget for the ceremony had been slashed in half and the restrictions of the venue made this a more low-fi affair than Danny Boyle's London 2012 spectacular, or the awesome son et lumiere expression of Chinese state power in Beijing in 2008. (more...)
- August 10, 2016
The budget for the ceremony had been slashed in half and the restrictions of the venue made this a more low-fi affair than Danny Boyle's London 2012 spectacular, or the awesome son et lumiere expression of Chinese state power in Beijing in 2008. (more...)
Judoka Rafaela Silva wins Brazil's first Rio gold
- August 10, 2016
In a rematch of the semi-final four years ago, London gold medallist Kaori Matsumoto of Japan battled London bronze victor Automne Pavia deep into "golden score" extra time, conquering her French opponent with a waza-ari throw at the 3:50 mark. (more...)
- August 10, 2016
In a rematch of the semi-final four years ago, London gold medallist Kaori Matsumoto of Japan battled London bronze victor Automne Pavia deep into "golden score" extra time, conquering her French opponent with a waza-ari throw at the 3:50 mark. (more...)
Prince Fielder done playing after 2nd surgery
- August 10, 2016
But he hit only 34 of those homers in parts of three seasons with the Rangers after joining them following a trade from Detroit for second baseman Ian Kinsler . Fielder received MVP votes as a Brewer four times, finishing as high as third. He also was an All-Star last season. Despite an early end to his season this year, he picked up his 1,000th career RBI on April 29, and will retire with 319 career home runs. (more...)
- August 10, 2016
But he hit only 34 of those homers in parts of three seasons with the Rangers after joining them following a trade from Detroit for second baseman Ian Kinsler . Fielder received MVP votes as a Brewer four times, finishing as high as third. He also was an All-Star last season. Despite an early end to his season this year, he picked up his 1,000th career RBI on April 29, and will retire with 319 career home runs. (more...)
Machado hits 3 homers in 1st 3 innings Sunday
- August 10, 2016
Machado also blasted a two-run homer off reliever Matt Albers in the third inning as Baltimore took a 10-0 lead. "It's exciting. I've been trying to find my swing", Machado said. Now a flawless 3-for-3 with seven RBI and three runs scored, Machado has homered in each of his three plate appearances thus far into Sunday's outing at U.S. (more...)
- August 10, 2016
Machado also blasted a two-run homer off reliever Matt Albers in the third inning as Baltimore took a 10-0 lead. "It's exciting. I've been trying to find my swing", Machado said. Now a flawless 3-for-3 with seven RBI and three runs scored, Machado has homered in each of his three plate appearances thus far into Sunday's outing at U.S. (more...)
Chase, Blackwood reduce India's lead below 100 at lunch
- August 10, 2016
Gary Sobers, the only player to accomplish the feat twice, last achieved that double in 1966. "We are a bit behind the eight ball but I believe that once the team pulls together, we have been seeing glimpses in the first game and this game, that we have the ability to compete at this level". (more...)
- August 10, 2016
Gary Sobers, the only player to accomplish the feat twice, last achieved that double in 1966. "We are a bit behind the eight ball but I believe that once the team pulls together, we have been seeing glimpses in the first game and this game, that we have the ability to compete at this level". (more...)
Pictures of Michael Phelps Winning his 19th Gold Medal
- August 10, 2016
Michael Phelps (USA) of USA is seen with red cupping marks on his shoulder as he competes. "It doesn't usually work in parts". It doesn't hurt. Eric adds, "No it doesn't hurt, feels good actually". 8, 2016, in Rio de Janeiro , Brazil. Thoroughly motivated, Phelps put up times that were faster than the ones winning at worlds. Yet, he wasn't expected to be here. (more...)
- August 10, 2016
Michael Phelps (USA) of USA is seen with red cupping marks on his shoulder as he competes. "It doesn't usually work in parts". It doesn't hurt. Eric adds, "No it doesn't hurt, feels good actually". 8, 2016, in Rio de Janeiro , Brazil. Thoroughly motivated, Phelps put up times that were faster than the ones winning at worlds. Yet, he wasn't expected to be here. (more...)
Rio Olympics 2016: Refugee team a beacon of 'hope'
- August 10, 2016
When the Parade of Nations was finished, trees sprang up from the planters and rained confetti throughout the stadium. It was a heck of a statement, coming after a lengthy segment on global warming. The U.S. women's basketball team starts its run for a sixth consecutive Olympic gold medal against Senegal at noon. That has led to significant interest and expectations for its beach volleyball team to deliver success at the home games. (more...)
- August 10, 2016
When the Parade of Nations was finished, trees sprang up from the planters and rained confetti throughout the stadium. It was a heck of a statement, coming after a lengthy segment on global warming. The U.S. women's basketball team starts its run for a sixth consecutive Olympic gold medal against Senegal at noon. That has led to significant interest and expectations for its beach volleyball team to deliver success at the home games. (more...)
Rio 2016: Will Michael Phelps clinch his 20th Olympic medal today?
- August 10, 2016
Phelps, who won a gold medal for his part in the men's 4x100 meter freestyle relay , looks to take home another gold in the 200 meter butterfly. "What you've been seeing with the Olympic athletes is probably used to either warm up the muscles before an event , or to release tension afterwards". (more...)
- August 10, 2016
Phelps, who won a gold medal for his part in the men's 4x100 meter freestyle relay , looks to take home another gold in the 200 meter butterfly. "What you've been seeing with the Olympic athletes is probably used to either warm up the muscles before an event , or to release tension afterwards". (more...)
Blagojevich's wife asks judge for leniency
- August 10, 2016
Tuesday's dramatic hearing in Zagel's courtroom at the Dirksen Federal Courthouse follows years of appeals, including an unsuccessful bid by Blagojevich, 59, to have the U.S. Federal prosecutor Debra Riggs Bonamici called on U.S. District Judge James Zagel to keep the 14-year prison term in place, arguing Blagojevich didn't deserve leniency, noting that his corruption eroded trust in public officials. (more...)
- August 10, 2016
Tuesday's dramatic hearing in Zagel's courtroom at the Dirksen Federal Courthouse follows years of appeals, including an unsuccessful bid by Blagojevich, 59, to have the U.S. Federal prosecutor Debra Riggs Bonamici called on U.S. District Judge James Zagel to keep the 14-year prison term in place, arguing Blagojevich didn't deserve leniency, noting that his corruption eroded trust in public officials. (more...)
Ryan Murphy sets Olympic record in men's 100M backstroke
- August 10, 2016
Fellow U.S. Olympic rookie, David Plummer, earned the bronze with 52.40 seconds. To hear their words of encouragement coming into the meet, that meant a great deal to me. Both Murphy and Plummer are competing in their first Olympic Games. "I need to see what I have left", Plummer said. Ryan Murphy used to get so nervous before racing he carried a bucket to the starting blocks so he could throw up. (more...)
- August 10, 2016
Fellow U.S. Olympic rookie, David Plummer, earned the bronze with 52.40 seconds. To hear their words of encouragement coming into the meet, that meant a great deal to me. Both Murphy and Plummer are competing in their first Olympic Games. "I need to see what I have left", Plummer said. Ryan Murphy used to get so nervous before racing he carried a bucket to the starting blocks so he could throw up. (more...)
Water polo: US women open title defense with blowout of Spain
- August 10, 2016
Simone Biles will be the only gymnast to compete in all four events Tuesday as the American women look for a second consecutive Olympic team gold. Canada won in the bronze medal match against Britain. He was part of the American 4x100 relay team that beat France. The men's team will pick up play in the preliminary round again Wednesday against an Australia team that is also 2-0. (more...)
- August 10, 2016
Simone Biles will be the only gymnast to compete in all four events Tuesday as the American women look for a second consecutive Olympic team gold. Canada won in the bronze medal match against Britain. He was part of the American 4x100 relay team that beat France. The men's team will pick up play in the preliminary round again Wednesday against an Australia team that is also 2-0. (more...)
Team USA does well in 2nd day of Olympics
- August 10, 2016
Sjostrom clocked 55.48sec to beat her previous mark of 55.64sec set at the world championships in Kazan a year ago. Ledecky won by almost five seconds, with Jazmin Carlin of Britain finishing at 4:01.23. She swam the first 50 meters of the race in 27.73 seconds, which was her fastest split, which includes her start, of course. According to Joyner, Olympic venues aren't usually among the best in the world. (more...)
- August 10, 2016
Sjostrom clocked 55.48sec to beat her previous mark of 55.64sec set at the world championships in Kazan a year ago. Ledecky won by almost five seconds, with Jazmin Carlin of Britain finishing at 4:01.23. She swam the first 50 meters of the race in 27.73 seconds, which was her fastest split, which includes her start, of course. According to Joyner, Olympic venues aren't usually among the best in the world. (more...)
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