Sport
On 90th birthday, Castro thanks Cubans, rebuke Obama
- August 14, 2016
In Saturday's letter , he criticises Obama for not apologising to the Japanese people during a May trip to Hiroshima, describing Obama's speech there as "lacking stature". "Under his leadership, the Communist Party of Cuba and the Cuban people were among the strongest supporters of South Africa's struggle for liberation; lending various forms of material and political support to the liberation forces during the dark days of apartheid", she said. (more...)
- August 14, 2016
In Saturday's letter , he criticises Obama for not apologising to the Japanese people during a May trip to Hiroshima, describing Obama's speech there as "lacking stature". "Under his leadership, the Communist Party of Cuba and the Cuban people were among the strongest supporters of South Africa's struggle for liberation; lending various forms of material and political support to the liberation forces during the dark days of apartheid", she said. (more...)
Rio 2016: A golden Penny Oleksiak propels her teammates
- August 14, 2016
The Rio 2016 Olympic Summer Games mark another chapter in Canada's rich sport history, and I know that Penny's gold-medal performance will be etched forever in the hearts and minds of 35 million Canadians - and her inspiring performance will be replayed by our country's young people in backyard and community pools from coast to coast to coast for many years to come. (more...)
- August 14, 2016
The Rio 2016 Olympic Summer Games mark another chapter in Canada's rich sport history, and I know that Penny's gold-medal performance will be etched forever in the hearts and minds of 35 million Canadians - and her inspiring performance will be replayed by our country's young people in backyard and community pools from coast to coast to coast for many years to come. (more...)
Royals Report: Danny Duffy Sets KC Record With 16 Strikeouts
- August 14, 2016
Yost also said with recent injuries how he uses the bullpen has changed. Royals relief pitcher Kelvin Herrera calmly finished off the game with a three-up, three-down inning, boosting Duffy's record to a sterling 7-1 for the season. From there, Kiermaier easily scored on Desmond Jennings' grounder to short. PIRATES 5, BRAVES 3 Jung Ho Kang doubled in the tiebreaking run in a four-run sixth inning to lead Gerrit Cole and Pittsburgh. (more...)
- August 14, 2016
Yost also said with recent injuries how he uses the bullpen has changed. Royals relief pitcher Kelvin Herrera calmly finished off the game with a three-up, three-down inning, boosting Duffy's record to a sterling 7-1 for the season. From there, Kiermaier easily scored on Desmond Jennings' grounder to short. PIRATES 5, BRAVES 3 Jung Ho Kang doubled in the tiebreaking run in a four-run sixth inning to lead Gerrit Cole and Pittsburgh. (more...)
Man United lucky to have Pogba, says Rashford
- August 14, 2016
It is a moment Mourinho has dreamt of from the moment he danced a joyous jig down the Old Trafford touchline after Porto's late victor in a Champions League tie 12 years ago. Michael Carrick , Ander Herrera , Morgan Schneiderlin and Marouane Fellaini could all be auditioning for the supporting role at some point. Logic suggests that Rooney will be dropped and United will switch to a 4-3-3 unless the skipper's performances improve significantly. (more...)
- August 14, 2016
It is a moment Mourinho has dreamt of from the moment he danced a joyous jig down the Old Trafford touchline after Porto's late victor in a Champions League tie 12 years ago. Michael Carrick , Ander Herrera , Morgan Schneiderlin and Marouane Fellaini could all be auditioning for the supporting role at some point. Logic suggests that Rooney will be dropped and United will switch to a 4-3-3 unless the skipper's performances improve significantly. (more...)
Turkey submitting request to US for Gulen's arrest
- August 14, 2016
US Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman General Joseph Dunford was the first senior US official to visit Turkey on August 1 following the coup attempt. He said that 76,597 people were suspended from work and 4,897 dismissed in a speech at the Cankaya Palace in Ankara, Anadolu news agency reported. (more...)
- August 14, 2016
US Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman General Joseph Dunford was the first senior US official to visit Turkey on August 1 following the coup attempt. He said that 76,597 people were suspended from work and 4,897 dismissed in a speech at the Cankaya Palace in Ankara, Anadolu news agency reported. (more...)
Repentant Solo sees Zika chants as 'fun'
- August 14, 2016
I wish people would understand that I did my due diligence before coming to Brazil. Fans will have until Saturday afternoon (when the USWNT plays France) to come up with something new. I'm very grateful to them for hosting the tournament. Alas, they were wrangled into going. Fewer than 10,000 spectators showed up to the match in Belo Horizonte, even though the facility has a the capacity to host 60,000 people at a time. (more...)
- August 14, 2016
I wish people would understand that I did my due diligence before coming to Brazil. Fans will have until Saturday afternoon (when the USWNT plays France) to come up with something new. I'm very grateful to them for hosting the tournament. Alas, they were wrangled into going. Fewer than 10,000 spectators showed up to the match in Belo Horizonte, even though the facility has a the capacity to host 60,000 people at a time. (more...)
Britain retain cycling team pursuit gold in world record
- August 14, 2016
It was the fifth gold for the former Tour de France champion and eighth medal overall, breaking a tie with retired track cyclist Chris Hoy for most by a British athlete. The Olympic medallist said: "This is my last Olympics". "We had so many ups and downs". The experienced duo extended their undefeated run to an incredible five years after another imperious performance, seeing off a late surge from New Zealand's Genevieve Behrent and Rebecca Scown, who settled for silver . (more...)
- August 14, 2016
It was the fifth gold for the former Tour de France champion and eighth medal overall, breaking a tie with retired track cyclist Chris Hoy for most by a British athlete. The Olympic medallist said: "This is my last Olympics". "We had so many ups and downs". The experienced duo extended their undefeated run to an incredible five years after another imperious performance, seeing off a late surge from New Zealand's Genevieve Behrent and Rebecca Scown, who settled for silver . (more...)
Labour Wins Court Appeal Over Leadership Vote
- August 14, 2016
And it overturned a previous High Court decision announced on Monday - which had said they should be allowed to vote after all. The NEC spent upwards of £200,000 of Labour's subscription income in an operation created to disenfranchise a broad swath of party members. (more...)
- August 14, 2016
And it overturned a previous High Court decision announced on Monday - which had said they should be allowed to vote after all. The NEC spent upwards of £200,000 of Labour's subscription income in an operation created to disenfranchise a broad swath of party members. (more...)
What time does Michael Phelps swim tonight? Rio 2016 Olympics
- August 14, 2016
Phelps, amazingly, tied with both Chad le Clos and Laszlo Cseh for the silver. Phelps , of course, won his 13 individual golds in the pool. Schooling paid tribute to Phelps as the idol whose inspiration set him on course to become Singapore's first gold medallist in any sport. (more...)
- August 14, 2016
Phelps, amazingly, tied with both Chad le Clos and Laszlo Cseh for the silver. Phelps , of course, won his 13 individual golds in the pool. Schooling paid tribute to Phelps as the idol whose inspiration set him on course to become Singapore's first gold medallist in any sport. (more...)
RIO 2016: I'm ready to retire, says Michael Phelps
- August 14, 2016
A good guess is 25, which is 50 percent more than Brazil won in London. The 57 member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) performed poorly in previous Olympics. "Their [Muslim women's] biggest hurdle preventing girls from taking up sports is religious extremism, particularly for those living in conservative Muslim countries". (more...)
- August 14, 2016
A good guess is 25, which is 50 percent more than Brazil won in London. The 57 member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) performed poorly in previous Olympics. "Their [Muslim women's] biggest hurdle preventing girls from taking up sports is religious extremism, particularly for those living in conservative Muslim countries". (more...)
Diving practice canceled as Rio organizers deal with green pool
- August 14, 2016
Despite promises to restore the colour of the pool at the Maria Lenk Aquatic centre by Wednesday evening, organizers were still trying to adjust its chemical levels, a spokesman for Rio 2016 told a news conference. "Fina is aware and supports our decision. Athletes are performing dry training this morning in Maria Lenk", it said, referring to a section of the venue where divers can practise using trampolines, platforms and harnesses. (more...)
- August 14, 2016
Despite promises to restore the colour of the pool at the Maria Lenk Aquatic centre by Wednesday evening, organizers were still trying to adjust its chemical levels, a spokesman for Rio 2016 told a news conference. "Fina is aware and supports our decision. Athletes are performing dry training this morning in Maria Lenk", it said, referring to a section of the venue where divers can practise using trampolines, platforms and harnesses. (more...)
Rosie MacLennan retains Olympic trampoline gold medal
- August 14, 2016
With no GB gymnasts ever making the final it was an incredible evening with Bryony taking the silver with a score of 56.040 behind Canada's Rosie Maclennan (56.465) and ahead of China's Li Dan (55.885). Dan won bronze while Piatrenia faltered during the finals and did not make the podium. China's He was fourth. Let me explain: there's a mutual respect between Rosie MacLennan and some of the other athletes that goes well beyond the competition of the day. (more...)
- August 14, 2016
With no GB gymnasts ever making the final it was an incredible evening with Bryony taking the silver with a score of 56.040 behind Canada's Rosie Maclennan (56.465) and ahead of China's Li Dan (55.885). Dan won bronze while Piatrenia faltered during the finals and did not make the podium. China's He was fourth. Let me explain: there's a mutual respect between Rosie MacLennan and some of the other athletes that goes well beyond the competition of the day. (more...)
Medals awarded in women's individual all-around final
- August 14, 2016
She gleefully embraced it after Biles' final exclamation point of the night - her floor exercise - sprung her to a margin of victory (2.1 points) considered jaw-dropping in the sport. "Everything hit me at once when I realized I had finally done it". Karolyi and Boorman agreed in separate interviews that Biles' improvement started showing in about one year. (more...)
- August 14, 2016
She gleefully embraced it after Biles' final exclamation point of the night - her floor exercise - sprung her to a margin of victory (2.1 points) considered jaw-dropping in the sport. "Everything hit me at once when I realized I had finally done it". Karolyi and Boorman agreed in separate interviews that Biles' improvement started showing in about one year. (more...)
Katie Ledecky Wraps Up In Rio, Yards Ahead Of The Competiion
- August 14, 2016
In the process Katie also became the first swimmer in nearly 50 years to complete the Golden treble of swimming, which is winning the freestyle individual Gold in the 200m, 400m and 800m at a single Olympics. Phelps shared the silver with two other longtime rivals, Chad le Clos of South Africa and Laszlo Cseh of Hungary. "Whether that's goals for one year or for the whole four years, we'll see, but it's important to take things one step at a time", she said. (more...)
- August 14, 2016
In the process Katie also became the first swimmer in nearly 50 years to complete the Golden treble of swimming, which is winning the freestyle individual Gold in the 200m, 400m and 800m at a single Olympics. Phelps shared the silver with two other longtime rivals, Chad le Clos of South Africa and Laszlo Cseh of Hungary. "Whether that's goals for one year or for the whole four years, we'll see, but it's important to take things one step at a time", she said. (more...)
Trailblazing swimmers are inspired by Simone Manuel's historic medal
- August 14, 2016
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 11: Penny Oleksiak of Canada and Simone Manuel of United States hug after the final of the Women's 100m Freestyle on Day 6 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Aquatics Stadium on August 11, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (more...)
- August 14, 2016
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 11: Penny Oleksiak of Canada and Simone Manuel of United States hug after the final of the Women's 100m Freestyle on Day 6 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Aquatics Stadium on August 11, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (more...)
Olympics: Nadal pulls out of mixed doubles, ends treble bid
- August 14, 2016
However, a semifinal blockbuster match with del Potro, who defeated Spain's Roberto Bautista Agut 7-5 7-6 (4), could threaten any of Nadal's hopes for another Olympic glory. Meanwhile, Team USA's Steve Johnson and Jack Sock, also Nike-sponsored athletes, won bronze medals. Murray finished with 31 winners but also 36 unforced errors. (more...)
- August 14, 2016
However, a semifinal blockbuster match with del Potro, who defeated Spain's Roberto Bautista Agut 7-5 7-6 (4), could threaten any of Nadal's hopes for another Olympic glory. Meanwhile, Team USA's Steve Johnson and Jack Sock, also Nike-sponsored athletes, won bronze medals. Murray finished with 31 winners but also 36 unforced errors. (more...)
Tons by Shafiq, Younus help Pakistan edge ahead
- August 14, 2016
Asad Shafiq and Younus Khan made gritty centuries to lift Pakistan to 340 for six as England's bowlers toiled in flawless batting conditions on the second day of the final test at The Oval . Joe Root looked fluent but Yasir Shah had found his groove back. "If we want to be number one we have to take catches". Azhar, promoted to open after his century at Edgbaston , and nightwatchman Yasir Shah were both nought not out. (more...)
- August 14, 2016
Asad Shafiq and Younus Khan made gritty centuries to lift Pakistan to 340 for six as England's bowlers toiled in flawless batting conditions on the second day of the final test at The Oval . Joe Root looked fluent but Yasir Shah had found his groove back. "If we want to be number one we have to take catches". Azhar, promoted to open after his century at Edgbaston , and nightwatchman Yasir Shah were both nought not out. (more...)
Skinner powers Britain home to team sprint gold
- August 14, 2016
Philip Hindes and Jason Kenny, who won with Hoy in London four years ago, took their turn on the front for the first two laps but it was too close to call as Skinner went solo on the final circuit against New Zealand's talisman Edwards Dawkins. (more...)
- August 14, 2016
Philip Hindes and Jason Kenny, who won with Hoy in London four years ago, took their turn on the front for the first two laps but it was too close to call as Skinner went solo on the final circuit against New Zealand's talisman Edwards Dawkins. (more...)
England recall Finn to replace injured Stokes for third Pakistan Test
- August 14, 2016
That was nearly Azhar's undoing, though, as he advanced down the track and smashed a return catch to Moeen Ali, the ball bursting through the off-spinner's hands as he attempted to snare a hard chance above his head. Aslam's only prior innings this tour was his 17 against Worcestershire during last week's two-day warm-up match. Those scores remained unaltered when Azhar, in a rare indiscretion, went for a flashing drive outside off stump against Anderson, only for Joe Root to drop the ... (more...)
- August 14, 2016
That was nearly Azhar's undoing, though, as he advanced down the track and smashed a return catch to Moeen Ali, the ball bursting through the off-spinner's hands as he attempted to snare a hard chance above his head. Aslam's only prior innings this tour was his 17 against Worcestershire during last week's two-day warm-up match. Those scores remained unaltered when Azhar, in a rare indiscretion, went for a flashing drive outside off stump against Anderson, only for Joe Root to drop the ... (more...)
Nadal in Doubles Final, Britain Sets World Record
- August 14, 2016
If I lose, I have to come back and play for a bronze. "It was a great match". "I gave the last drop of energy I had to try to win another medal". "Two weeks ago, I really didn't know if I will have the chance to be here and compete in this Olympic Games, because the practice (time) was nearly zero for two months". (more...)
- August 14, 2016
If I lose, I have to come back and play for a bronze. "It was a great match". "I gave the last drop of energy I had to try to win another medal". "Two weeks ago, I really didn't know if I will have the chance to be here and compete in this Olympic Games, because the practice (time) was nearly zero for two months". (more...)
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