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United States Men Blow Out China By 57 In Olympic Basketball Opener
- August 11, 2016
They also were the product of significant playing time. A US Olympic free throw record fell as the Americans made 33-of-45 from the line, eclipsing the old mark of 32 made from the record 46 attempts in a 1960 game against Italy. The two squared off in an exhibition leading up to the Games with the USA dominating by a final score of 107-57. Finally, after a sluggish start to the third quarter, Kyrie Irving came in and nailed four threes in two minutes to put the game to bed. (more...)
- August 11, 2016
They also were the product of significant playing time. A US Olympic free throw record fell as the Americans made 33-of-45 from the line, eclipsing the old mark of 32 made from the record 46 attempts in a 1960 game against Italy. The two squared off in an exhibition leading up to the Games with the USA dominating by a final score of 107-57. Finally, after a sluggish start to the third quarter, Kyrie Irving came in and nailed four threes in two minutes to put the game to bed. (more...)
Locke blows 4-run lead, Pirates lose to Braves
- August 11, 2016
Rob Whalen's first major league inning didn't go as planned: the Pirates batted around on him and put four runs on the board. The 12-year veteran has not appeared in the majors since a pitch struck him in the left eye May 23, an injury that he initially feared would not merely end his career but cost him his sight.But Vogelsong returns at just the right time for the Pirates, who lost 8-4 on Wednesday and have dropped five of their past seven games as they try to move up into contention in ... (more...)
- August 11, 2016
Rob Whalen's first major league inning didn't go as planned: the Pirates batted around on him and put four runs on the board. The 12-year veteran has not appeared in the majors since a pitch struck him in the left eye May 23, an injury that he initially feared would not merely end his career but cost him his sight.But Vogelsong returns at just the right time for the Pirates, who lost 8-4 on Wednesday and have dropped five of their past seven games as they try to move up into contention in ... (more...)
Arsene Wenger set to land Wilfried Bony for £30m
- August 11, 2016
Pep Guardiola has left Samir Nasri, Eliaquim Mangala and Wilfried Bony out of his Manchester City squad for next week's clash against Steaua Bucharest. The Lions would be interested in taking Bony off City's hands for a season and he does have another three years remaining on his contract. The 27-year-old made his name at Vitesse Arnhem before scoring 34 goals in 56 starts during a hugely successful two-year spell at Swansea, so he certainly has some goal-scoring pedigree to his name. (more...)
- August 11, 2016
Pep Guardiola has left Samir Nasri, Eliaquim Mangala and Wilfried Bony out of his Manchester City squad for next week's clash against Steaua Bucharest. The Lions would be interested in taking Bony off City's hands for a season and he does have another three years remaining on his contract. The 27-year-old made his name at Vitesse Arnhem before scoring 34 goals in 56 starts during a hugely successful two-year spell at Swansea, so he certainly has some goal-scoring pedigree to his name. (more...)
Scathing Report Blasts Baltimore Police
- August 11, 2016
FILE - In this April 28, 2015 file photo, police and protestors gather at the intersection of North Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue, bottom right, in Baltimore, a day after unrest that occurred at the intersection foll. The DOJ found "a resistance to accountability persists throughout much of BPD" with police officers "reluctant to report misconduct for fear that doing so is fruitless and may provoke retaliation". (more...)
- August 11, 2016
FILE - In this April 28, 2015 file photo, police and protestors gather at the intersection of North Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue, bottom right, in Baltimore, a day after unrest that occurred at the intersection foll. The DOJ found "a resistance to accountability persists throughout much of BPD" with police officers "reluctant to report misconduct for fear that doing so is fruitless and may provoke retaliation". (more...)
Jose Mourinho blasts Klopp and Wenger over Pogba
- August 11, 2016
Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri has said there is "no point" in talking about a replacement for Paul Pogba, adding that the France global would be back in training with the club on Monday. "You are right I don't like to speak about other clubs", he added. I do not like that. It is not ethical.' Mourinho is quoted as saying by the Mirror . (more...)
- August 11, 2016
Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri has said there is "no point" in talking about a replacement for Paul Pogba, adding that the France global would be back in training with the club on Monday. "You are right I don't like to speak about other clubs", he added. I do not like that. It is not ethical.' Mourinho is quoted as saying by the Mirror . (more...)
Rio Olympic media bus hit by bullets
- August 11, 2016
In the case of the bus attack, Luiz Fernando Correa, security chief for the Games, said stones had hit the metal rim of the vehicle's windows, making a loud noise, before smashing the glass. After a couple of minutes we had a police escort. "At this time, he realized that two windows on the same side of the bus were broken", the committee said in a statement. (more...)
- August 11, 2016
In the case of the bus attack, Luiz Fernando Correa, security chief for the Games, said stones had hit the metal rim of the vehicle's windows, making a loud noise, before smashing the glass. After a couple of minutes we had a police escort. "At this time, he realized that two windows on the same side of the bus were broken", the committee said in a statement. (more...)
RIO OLYMPICS: Ledecky wins challenging 200m free, triple in sight
- August 11, 2016
The picture was taken two years after Phelps dominated the 2004 Athens Olympics, where he won eight medals, six of which were gold . Conor Dwyer, Ryan Lochte, Townley Haas and Phelps won the 4x200 freestyle relay, with Phelps as the anchor. (more...)
- August 11, 2016
The picture was taken two years after Phelps dominated the 2004 Athens Olympics, where he won eight medals, six of which were gold . Conor Dwyer, Ryan Lochte, Townley Haas and Phelps won the 4x200 freestyle relay, with Phelps as the anchor. (more...)
Rookie propels Dodgers by Red Sox
- August 11, 2016
Rob Segedin , who played 561 minor league games before receiving his first big league opportunity, hit a two-run double in the fourth against Price and a two-run single in the fifth vs. Brandon McCarthy will start Sunday against the Boston Red Sox on regular rest. The Dodgers also added Trayce Thompson to the 60 day DL, but made it retroactive to July 10th in order to free up some room on the 40 man. (more...)
- August 11, 2016
Rob Segedin , who played 561 minor league games before receiving his first big league opportunity, hit a two-run double in the fourth against Price and a two-run single in the fifth vs. Brandon McCarthy will start Sunday against the Boston Red Sox on regular rest. The Dodgers also added Trayce Thompson to the 60 day DL, but made it retroactive to July 10th in order to free up some room on the 40 man. (more...)
Phelps leads US to 4x200m relay gold in Olympics
- August 11, 2016
The race turned out to be incredibly exciting and after it, Phelps did a Dikembe Mutombo impression, wagging his finger at his opponents. Michael Phelps' 19th gold medal at Rio Olympics. He ended up taking what looked to be a very deep breath. Another US swimmer is also being celebrated... He then rejoined the other swimmers and posed for more photos , wearing a beaming smile. (more...)
- August 11, 2016
The race turned out to be incredibly exciting and after it, Phelps did a Dikembe Mutombo impression, wagging his finger at his opponents. Michael Phelps' 19th gold medal at Rio Olympics. He ended up taking what looked to be a very deep breath. Another US swimmer is also being celebrated... He then rejoined the other swimmers and posed for more photos , wearing a beaming smile. (more...)
London's Top Clubs Operating in Shadow of Manchester Giants
- August 11, 2016
While his side came up short, he was encouraged by the brightness of their display, three months on from their 5,000-1 Premier League triumph. Owen was impressed by Lingard's performance during United's 2-1 win over Leicester City in the Community Shield on Sunday, which saw the playmaker find the net with a stunning solo effort before eventually being substituted for Juan Mata. (more...)
- August 11, 2016
While his side came up short, he was encouraged by the brightness of their display, three months on from their 5,000-1 Premier League triumph. Owen was impressed by Lingard's performance during United's 2-1 win over Leicester City in the Community Shield on Sunday, which saw the playmaker find the net with a stunning solo effort before eventually being substituted for Juan Mata. (more...)
Michael Phelps reclaims the race that got away
- August 11, 2016
With the win, Phelps tied the record of the most individual Olympic titles set by Leonidas of Rhodes. There is plenty of documentary evidence to attest to the dominance of Phelps, victor of a record 21 golds and 25 medals in an astonishing career spanning five Games that is far from finished. (more...)
- August 11, 2016
With the win, Phelps tied the record of the most individual Olympic titles set by Leonidas of Rhodes. There is plenty of documentary evidence to attest to the dominance of Phelps, victor of a record 21 golds and 25 medals in an astonishing career spanning five Games that is far from finished. (more...)
Peerless Phelps seals 20th and 21st Olympic golds
- August 11, 2016
At this pace, she could challenge Phelps' medal haul someday. That event was my bread and butter. Satisfied with the accomplishment, Phelps declared, "That's the last time I'll ever swim it". "I told Bob [Bowman, his coach] when I came back how bad I wanted that 200m fly", said Phelps. "He is a very good racer and he puts it on the line". (more...)
- August 11, 2016
At this pace, she could challenge Phelps' medal haul someday. That event was my bread and butter. Satisfied with the accomplishment, Phelps declared, "That's the last time I'll ever swim it". "I told Bob [Bowman, his coach] when I came back how bad I wanted that 200m fly", said Phelps. "He is a very good racer and he puts it on the line". (more...)
Olympics: Uchimura defends gold in men's all-around gymnastics at Rio
- August 11, 2016
Max Whitlock scored 90.641 points to claim the bronze medal and ensure Britain's first podium finish in an Olympic all-around event for 108 years. Japan also join the Soviet Union on a record six Olympic titles in the event. Going into the final horizontal bar rotatino - off which Uchimura had tumbled in qualifiers - just 0.901 separated the pair. He stuck a flawless landing to score 15.8 with Verniaiev delivering a less spectacular show on the apparatus losing out with 14.800. (more...)
- August 11, 2016
Max Whitlock scored 90.641 points to claim the bronze medal and ensure Britain's first podium finish in an Olympic all-around event for 108 years. Japan also join the Soviet Union on a record six Olympic titles in the event. Going into the final horizontal bar rotatino - off which Uchimura had tumbled in qualifiers - just 0.901 separated the pair. He stuck a flawless landing to score 15.8 with Verniaiev delivering a less spectacular show on the apparatus losing out with 14.800. (more...)
Ronaldo celebrates Real Madrid's win — UEFA Super Cup
- August 11, 2016
But captain Sergio Ramos leveled for Madrid in the third minute of stoppage time and Sevilla defender Timothee Kolodziejczak was sent off at the start of extra time, before Carvajal went on a run from the halfway line to score the victor in the 119th minute. (more...)
- August 11, 2016
But captain Sergio Ramos leveled for Madrid in the third minute of stoppage time and Sevilla defender Timothee Kolodziejczak was sent off at the start of extra time, before Carvajal went on a run from the halfway line to score the victor in the 119th minute. (more...)
The Women's USA Basketball Team Is Even More Dominant Than The Men
- August 11, 2016
From top to bottom this version of the American Olympic women's basketball team is stacked with offensive weapons. "And the minute you stop there's no let-off". The win comes after they thrashed Senegal 121-56, the largest victory margin set by the US at an Olympic Games, and the most points the team has ever scored in the tournament. (more...)
- August 11, 2016
From top to bottom this version of the American Olympic women's basketball team is stacked with offensive weapons. "And the minute you stop there's no let-off". The win comes after they thrashed Senegal 121-56, the largest victory margin set by the US at an Olympic Games, and the most points the team has ever scored in the tournament. (more...)
Celebration of Brazil marks the beginning of Rio Summer Games
- August 11, 2016
Opening ceremony - Maracana - Rio de Janeiro , Brazil - 05/08/2016. The world is threatened because of global warming. Images of carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, swirling in the Earth's atmosphere were followed by projections of world cities and regions - Amsterdam, Florida, Shanghai, Dubai - being swamped by rising seas. (more...)
- August 11, 2016
Opening ceremony - Maracana - Rio de Janeiro , Brazil - 05/08/2016. The world is threatened because of global warming. Images of carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, swirling in the Earth's atmosphere were followed by projections of world cities and regions - Amsterdam, Florida, Shanghai, Dubai - being swamped by rising seas. (more...)
'Final Five' win one more gymnastics gold for Karolyi
- August 11, 2016
These things just don't happen. The United States Women's Gymnastics team managed to accomplish two very hard tasks on Tuesday. Led by overwhelming all-around favourite Simone Biles, the United States of America scored 184.897 to retain their crown and win a fifth successive global title. (more...)
- August 11, 2016
These things just don't happen. The United States Women's Gymnastics team managed to accomplish two very hard tasks on Tuesday. Led by overwhelming all-around favourite Simone Biles, the United States of America scored 184.897 to retain their crown and win a fifth successive global title. (more...)
Former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow pursuing baseball career, reports say
- August 11, 2016
Tebow's agents Jimmy Sexton and Nick Khan have confirmed to ESPN , his current employer, that he is actively pursuing a career in professional baseball and plans to hold a workouts for Major League teams later this month. A left-handed hitter with power - and a good arm, of course - he was named all-state that year. "I see bat speed and power and real baseball talent". (more...)
- August 11, 2016
Tebow's agents Jimmy Sexton and Nick Khan have confirmed to ESPN , his current employer, that he is actively pursuing a career in professional baseball and plans to hold a workouts for Major League teams later this month. A left-handed hitter with power - and a good arm, of course - he was named all-state that year. "I see bat speed and power and real baseball talent". (more...)
U.S. women's gymnastics team wins gold for second consecutive Olympics
- August 11, 2016
She also won in Beijing and London. The conditions might have cost Ellen van Dijk of the Netherlands a medal. "I'll race my heart out". At 3:30 p.m., the USA women play Serbia. When he checked his rear view mirror, he found the journalists were lying on the ground. He saw a police auto and stopped. The police and Rio 2016 organisers said they were investigating the latest incident. (more...)
- August 11, 2016
She also won in Beijing and London. The conditions might have cost Ellen van Dijk of the Netherlands a medal. "I'll race my heart out". At 3:30 p.m., the USA women play Serbia. When he checked his rear view mirror, he found the journalists were lying on the ground. He saw a police auto and stopped. The police and Rio 2016 organisers said they were investigating the latest incident. (more...)
Tim Cahill comes home to A-League, signs with Melbourne City
- August 11, 2016
The club wouldn't say how much the deal is worth, but probably "a lot". Cahill has always been linked with a move to the A-League, but has criticised Football Federation Australia's "vision" for the game in the past. It was at Goodison Park where Cahill became a Premier League star, making 226 appearances for the Toffees, scoring 56 goals, over an eight year period. (more...)
- August 11, 2016
The club wouldn't say how much the deal is worth, but probably "a lot". Cahill has always been linked with a move to the A-League, but has criticised Football Federation Australia's "vision" for the game in the past. It was at Goodison Park where Cahill became a Premier League star, making 226 appearances for the Toffees, scoring 56 goals, over an eight year period. (more...)
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