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Olympic-Gymnastics-Comaneci hails flawless 10 from Biles
- August 18, 2016
Liukin won her medal by 0.600 points , and Gabby Douglas won hers, in 2012, by 0.259. His two-vault average of 15.691 was better than Abliazin's average of 15.516. The American sweetheart has captured the hearts of Olympic viewers all over the world with her power-packed routines. "I would put Simone now on top", she added. (more...)
- August 18, 2016
Liukin won her medal by 0.600 points , and Gabby Douglas won hers, in 2012, by 0.259. His two-vault average of 15.691 was better than Abliazin's average of 15.516. The American sweetheart has captured the hearts of Olympic viewers all over the world with her power-packed routines. "I would put Simone now on top", she added. (more...)
Pakistan moves to number 2 in ICC Test
- August 18, 2016
The defeat also means that Steve Smith's Australia , who started their Sri Lanka tour as the top-ranked side in the longest format of the game, are now down to third behind Pakistan with 108 points. Australia were cruising at 100 for 1 in chase of 324, but a shocking batting collapse saw them folding up for mere 160, thus losing the final Test by 163 runs and surrendering No. (more...)
- August 18, 2016
The defeat also means that Steve Smith's Australia , who started their Sri Lanka tour as the top-ranked side in the longest format of the game, are now down to third behind Pakistan with 108 points. Australia were cruising at 100 for 1 in chase of 324, but a shocking batting collapse saw them folding up for mere 160, thus losing the final Test by 163 runs and surrendering No. (more...)
Olympics-Speed king Kenny just wants to walk the dogs
- August 18, 2016
The medal , paired with her relationship with fellow British track cyclist Jason Kenny, who claimed his sixth gold medal at Rio, has made the 24-year-old a darling of the British media. "After the first false start I was like, "Oh no" because even the sprint coaches didn't know what the race jury was going to decide". Trott also joked on Twitter about becoming a mother, writing: "Our kids have to get some of these genes right?!" "I am just so happy that it all came together - I can't ... (more...)
- August 18, 2016
The medal , paired with her relationship with fellow British track cyclist Jason Kenny, who claimed his sixth gold medal at Rio, has made the 24-year-old a darling of the British media. "After the first false start I was like, "Oh no" because even the sprint coaches didn't know what the race jury was going to decide". Trott also joked on Twitter about becoming a mother, writing: "Our kids have to get some of these genes right?!" "I am just so happy that it all came together - I can't ... (more...)
Micheal Phelps Will Compete In The 2020 Tokyo Olympics
- August 18, 2016
With the shared win, Manuel became the first African-American woman to capture gold in swimming. Sweden's Sarah Sjostrom won bronze. Cracks had first appeared after he won a record eight gold medals at the Beijing Games. Japan's Rie Kaneto took gold in the women's 200-meter breaststroke final after edging out Russia's Yulia Efimova. The winning time was 2:20.30. "My first gold medal, at my first Olympics, is kind of a surprise to me", Manuel told reporters. (more...)
- August 18, 2016
With the shared win, Manuel became the first African-American woman to capture gold in swimming. Sweden's Sarah Sjostrom won bronze. Cracks had first appeared after he won a record eight gold medals at the Beijing Games. Japan's Rie Kaneto took gold in the women's 200-meter breaststroke final after edging out Russia's Yulia Efimova. The winning time was 2:20.30. "My first gold medal, at my first Olympics, is kind of a surprise to me", Manuel told reporters. (more...)
West Ham's Ayew facing lengthy spell on the sidelines
- August 18, 2016
Ayew hobbled off in the Hammers 2-1 defeat to Chelsea and scans revealed the injury is pretty severe. The news was apparently broken by Jack Sullivan - son of joint Hammers owner David Sullivan - who tweeted: "We are devastated that Ayew will be out for about 4 month". (more...)
- August 18, 2016
Ayew hobbled off in the Hammers 2-1 defeat to Chelsea and scans revealed the injury is pretty severe. The news was apparently broken by Jack Sullivan - son of joint Hammers owner David Sullivan - who tweeted: "We are devastated that Ayew will be out for about 4 month". (more...)
Joseph Schooling is Southeast Asia's 1st Ever Olympic Gold Medalist in Swimming
- August 18, 2016
And guess what, at this point when Joseph felt disheartened, it was again his hero Phelps, who comforted him. On Friday, the 21-year-old Singapore swimmer made history by beating winning the men's 100m butterfly. "I don't think I can have a better second mom or nanny by my side who got me through all this", Schooling added. The 56-year-old mother of two even has newspaper clippings of her "waterboy". (more...)
- August 18, 2016
And guess what, at this point when Joseph felt disheartened, it was again his hero Phelps, who comforted him. On Friday, the 21-year-old Singapore swimmer made history by beating winning the men's 100m butterfly. "I don't think I can have a better second mom or nanny by my side who got me through all this", Schooling added. The 56-year-old mother of two even has newspaper clippings of her "waterboy". (more...)
Laurentiu Reghecampf believes his Steaua Bucharest side can beat Manchester City
- August 18, 2016
Sergio Aguero claimed a hat-trick - after missing two early penalties - while David Silva and Nolito, with his first City goal , also got on the scoresheet. "I am not saying he's not able to do it - with training he can do it", Guardiola said about Hart's ability to be his sweeper-keeper. Pep Guardiola has saluted Manchester City's director of football Txiki Begiristain for bringing Raheem Sterling to the club previous year. (more...)
- August 18, 2016
Sergio Aguero claimed a hat-trick - after missing two early penalties - while David Silva and Nolito, with his first City goal , also got on the scoresheet. "I am not saying he's not able to do it - with training he can do it", Guardiola said about Hart's ability to be his sweeper-keeper. Pep Guardiola has saluted Manchester City's director of football Txiki Begiristain for bringing Raheem Sterling to the club previous year. (more...)
Olympics-Cycling-Britain's Kenny wins keirin gold to take haul to six
- August 18, 2016
Trott is bidding for a second gold medal at the Rio Games, having already won the team pursuit in a world record time. Jason Kenny celebrated his third gold medal of the Rio Olympics with a kiss from his fiancee. "I'm just so happy", Trott told the BBC. She also became the first woman to collect a fourth Olympic gold medal in track cycling, surpassing Felicia Ballanger from France. (more...)
- August 18, 2016
Trott is bidding for a second gold medal at the Rio Games, having already won the team pursuit in a world record time. Jason Kenny celebrated his third gold medal of the Rio Olympics with a kiss from his fiancee. "I'm just so happy", Trott told the BBC. She also became the first woman to collect a fourth Olympic gold medal in track cycling, surpassing Felicia Ballanger from France. (more...)
Olympic swimmers 'removed from flight' by Brazilian police over robbery allegation
- August 18, 2016
Feigens' whereabouts are unknown. On his official Twitter account , Lochte said: "My hair is going back to its normal color tomorrow", in what appeared to be a tongue-in-cheek reference to changing his appearance. Lochte told NBC that he and three other swimmers, including Feigen, were robbed when their taxi was stopped after leaving the dance party. Lochte's attorney, Jeff Ostrow, has said there is no question the robbery occurred. (more...)
- August 18, 2016
Feigens' whereabouts are unknown. On his official Twitter account , Lochte said: "My hair is going back to its normal color tomorrow", in what appeared to be a tongue-in-cheek reference to changing his appearance. Lochte told NBC that he and three other swimmers, including Feigen, were robbed when their taxi was stopped after leaving the dance party. Lochte's attorney, Jeff Ostrow, has said there is no question the robbery occurred. (more...)
Gallery: Simone Manuel Breaks Racial and Olympic Records In Rio
- August 18, 2016
When I first read this, I figured it must have been a awful mistake: Some inept intern's greasy fingers slipped before s/he could finish writing " Simone Manuel Makes History As First African American To Win Individual Swimming Gold", because that is what she did. (more...)
- August 18, 2016
When I first read this, I figured it must have been a awful mistake: Some inept intern's greasy fingers slipped before s/he could finish writing " Simone Manuel Makes History As First African American To Win Individual Swimming Gold", because that is what she did. (more...)
Usain Bolt grins as he cruises to 200m victory
- August 18, 2016
That's not something Bolt is used to. The United States also took gold and silver in a fantastic long jump final through Tianna Bartoletta and Brittney Reese. Elsewhere, Justin Gatlin and Yohan Blake shockingly missed out on a place in the final after finishing outside of the top two in the third semi-final. (more...)
- August 18, 2016
That's not something Bolt is used to. The United States also took gold and silver in a fantastic long jump final through Tianna Bartoletta and Brittney Reese. Elsewhere, Justin Gatlin and Yohan Blake shockingly missed out on a place in the final after finishing outside of the top two in the third semi-final. (more...)
PM calls Misbah, Congratulates team on victory
- August 18, 2016
Misbah-ul-Haq said the fact that Pakistan could find themselves No 1 in the Test rankings in a week's time reflected positively on a team who have been unable to play at home since 2009 because of security concerns. "You are always under pressure against England, until you take the last wicket you know they could put up a fight but the bowlers really did a good job". (more...)
- August 18, 2016
Misbah-ul-Haq said the fact that Pakistan could find themselves No 1 in the Test rankings in a week's time reflected positively on a team who have been unable to play at home since 2009 because of security concerns. "You are always under pressure against England, until you take the last wicket you know they could put up a fight but the bowlers really did a good job". (more...)
Ryan Lochte's Robbery Saga Keeps Getting More Awkward
- August 18, 2016
News of the two Americans' questioning comes more than 12 hours after police visited the Athletes Village Wednesday morning, in an attempt to speak with Lochte and another swimmer, James Feigen, about the account that they had given police under oath. (more...)
- August 18, 2016
News of the two Americans' questioning comes more than 12 hours after police visited the Athletes Village Wednesday morning, in an attempt to speak with Lochte and another swimmer, James Feigen, about the account that they had given police under oath. (more...)
Great britain set new medals record for overseas olympics
- August 18, 2016
Walsh Jennings says losing on Tuesday night was "a awful feeling". The U.S. men's basketball team has a quarterfinal game today with Argentina. Canada plays defending Olympic champion Russian Federation while Italy faces Olympic first-timer Iran. (more...)
- August 18, 2016
Walsh Jennings says losing on Tuesday night was "a awful feeling". The U.S. men's basketball team has a quarterfinal game today with Argentina. Canada plays defending Olympic champion Russian Federation while Italy faces Olympic first-timer Iran. (more...)
Mannion leads Rams' comeback win over Cowboys
- August 18, 2016
Manuel was 10 of 18 for 91 yards, finding Chris Gragg for a 19-yard touchdown pass with 4:08 left in the first quarter for a 9-0 lead. It's just one preseason game, but Prescott looked like a good, young signal-caller behind Tony Romo on the quarterback depth chart. (more...)
- August 18, 2016
Manuel was 10 of 18 for 91 yards, finding Chris Gragg for a 19-yard touchdown pass with 4:08 left in the first quarter for a 9-0 lead. It's just one preseason game, but Prescott looked like a good, young signal-caller behind Tony Romo on the quarterback depth chart. (more...)
Blue Jay bats re-discover baseball in 12-6 win over Yanks
- August 18, 2016
The Baltimore Orioles , who now share first place with the Blue Jays , head to the Bronx for three games later this month. "Even watching it from the other coast, it's incredible how explosive we can be", Melvin Upton Jr., who has played 19 games for Toronto since being acquired from San Diego, told Sporting News. (more...)
- August 18, 2016
The Baltimore Orioles , who now share first place with the Blue Jays , head to the Bronx for three games later this month. "Even watching it from the other coast, it's incredible how explosive we can be", Melvin Upton Jr., who has played 19 games for Toronto since being acquired from San Diego, told Sporting News. (more...)
Colorado Springs' Sarah Hammer takes silver in Olympic omnium cycling
- August 18, 2016
Kristina Vogel proudly watched the German flag rise to the rafters of the Olympic velodrome, her victory in the women's individual sprint a validation of all her hard work the past four years. And while Kenny is eight years younger than Hoy was when he won his sixth gold, the Lancastrian knows he can not rest on his laurels. "I've got a bit to do in the next few months: get married and then reflect on it", he said. (more...)
- August 18, 2016
Kristina Vogel proudly watched the German flag rise to the rafters of the Olympic velodrome, her victory in the women's individual sprint a validation of all her hard work the past four years. And while Kenny is eight years younger than Hoy was when he won his sixth gold, the Lancastrian knows he can not rest on his laurels. "I've got a bit to do in the next few months: get married and then reflect on it", he said. (more...)
Laura Trott extends lead in omnium as Britain dominate again
- August 18, 2016
Its team won seven gold medals that year, seven more at the 2012 London Games and, when combined with the six won in Rio, has won 20 of the past 30 gold medals available at the Olympics. There was a lot of talk of people catching up because they just saw the gains that we had started to make was stuff they could copy and emulate. Germany's Vogel, who is the reigning world champion, has questioned the Brits' success, while French sprint coach Laurent Gane has also attempted to raise eyebrows. (more...)
- August 18, 2016
Its team won seven gold medals that year, seven more at the 2012 London Games and, when combined with the six won in Rio, has won 20 of the past 30 gold medals available at the Olympics. There was a lot of talk of people catching up because they just saw the gains that we had started to make was stuff they could copy and emulate. Germany's Vogel, who is the reigning world champion, has questioned the Brits' success, while French sprint coach Laurent Gane has also attempted to raise eyebrows. (more...)
Was Ryan Lochte Lying in Today Show Exclusive?
- August 18, 2016
Two teammates - Ryan Lochte and James Feigen - were barred from leaving the country, but Lochte had already left. Reuters reported that a third swimmer, James Feigen , was also detained by police and prevented from returning to the US. (more...)
- August 18, 2016
Two teammates - Ryan Lochte and James Feigen - were barred from leaving the country, but Lochte had already left. Reuters reported that a third swimmer, James Feigen , was also detained by police and prevented from returning to the US. (more...)
Olympics Nazi shock: Beaten athlete likens rowdy Rio crowd to Hitler's fans
- August 18, 2016
Lavillenie cleared 5.98m at the first attempt, prompting Da Silva - guaranteed of at least a silver - to save his three attempts for a shot at 6.03m. France's Renaud Lavillenie shows off his silver medal during the medal ceremony for the men's pole vault final at the athletics competitions of the 2016 Summer Olympics at the Olympic stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Tuesday, Aug. (more...)
- August 18, 2016
Lavillenie cleared 5.98m at the first attempt, prompting Da Silva - guaranteed of at least a silver - to save his three attempts for a shot at 6.03m. France's Renaud Lavillenie shows off his silver medal during the medal ceremony for the men's pole vault final at the athletics competitions of the 2016 Summer Olympics at the Olympic stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Tuesday, Aug. (more...)
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