Sport
Simone Biles And Zac Efron: It Finally Happened
- August 20, 2016
The 19-year-old Biles' medal count is now five: four gold and one bronze. Flip through the gallery to view to see Biles' golden moments from her performances at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games. The Los Angeles Times reported that Biles was in disbelief, and when she expressed how nervous she was, Efron admitted that he was the one with the butterflies. (more...)
- August 20, 2016
The 19-year-old Biles' medal count is now five: four gold and one bronze. Flip through the gallery to view to see Biles' golden moments from her performances at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games. The Los Angeles Times reported that Biles was in disbelief, and when she expressed how nervous she was, Efron admitted that he was the one with the butterflies. (more...)
Rio Olympics 2016: Ryan Lochte needs 'perfect performance' to defeat MIchael Phelps
- August 20, 2016
Of his total gold medals, 11 have been earned in individual events - a feat that marks yet another record. As it turned out, Phelps narrowly took first place with a 1:55.78. No one has run away from the competition in the 200 breaststroke, but Australia's Taylor McKeown has etched herself as the woman to beat in the final. (more...)
- August 20, 2016
Of his total gold medals, 11 have been earned in individual events - a feat that marks yet another record. As it turned out, Phelps narrowly took first place with a 1:55.78. No one has run away from the competition in the 200 breaststroke, but Australia's Taylor McKeown has etched herself as the woman to beat in the final. (more...)
US beats France 86-67 to advance to finals
- August 19, 2016
The U.S. men's basketball team expected this. The four teams moving on from Group A are the United States, Australia, France and Serbia. But this was always going to be about the medal and not the clock, especially after a heavy downpour earlier in the evening left Rudisha and the others with a damp track at the Olympic Stadium. (more...)
- August 19, 2016
The U.S. men's basketball team expected this. The four teams moving on from Group A are the United States, Australia, France and Serbia. But this was always going to be about the medal and not the clock, especially after a heavy downpour earlier in the evening left Rudisha and the others with a damp track at the Olympic Stadium. (more...)
What to Watch in Rio: Day 12
- August 19, 2016
At the time of writing Britain had won 19 gold medals to China's 17. The medals were earned through the hard work and persistence of Chinese paddlers over the decades. The country did not participate in the Olympics between 1956 and 1984. It was a long fall from the 2008 Beijing Games when it dominated the sport as host and claimed both the men's and women's team titles. (more...)
- August 19, 2016
At the time of writing Britain had won 19 gold medals to China's 17. The medals were earned through the hard work and persistence of Chinese paddlers over the decades. The country did not participate in the Olympics between 1956 and 1984. It was a long fall from the 2008 Beijing Games when it dominated the sport as host and claimed both the men's and women's team titles. (more...)
Stocks log a modest gain as Fed minutes point to a hike
- August 19, 2016
Bank in Helena, Montana. Asian stocks are on track for their biggest single-day rise in almost two weeks while the greenback retreated after minutes of the U.S. The Dow Jones industrial average closed up 21.92 points, or 0.12 per cent, to 18,573.94, the S&P 500 had gained 4.07 points, or 0.19 per cent, to 2,182.22 and the Nasdaq Composite had added 1.55 points, or 0.03 per cent, to 5,228.66. (more...)
- August 19, 2016
Bank in Helena, Montana. Asian stocks are on track for their biggest single-day rise in almost two weeks while the greenback retreated after minutes of the U.S. The Dow Jones industrial average closed up 21.92 points, or 0.12 per cent, to 18,573.94, the S&P 500 had gained 4.07 points, or 0.19 per cent, to 2,182.22 and the Nasdaq Composite had added 1.55 points, or 0.03 per cent, to 5,228.66. (more...)
Video shows Ryan Lochte returning to athletes' village after supposed "robbery"
- August 19, 2016
Sources say a security guard confronted the swimmers , they paid the equivalent of $51 for the damage and left. "Their claim that they were a victim of an assault or a robbery or any kind of violence is not true", he said. Lochte returned to the US on Wednesday, but the three other swimmers - Jack Conger, Gunnar Bentz and James Feigen - remain in Brazil . Brazilian authorities pressed the American swimmers over the ever-changing account of the robbery. (more...)
- August 19, 2016
Sources say a security guard confronted the swimmers , they paid the equivalent of $51 for the damage and left. "Their claim that they were a victim of an assault or a robbery or any kind of violence is not true", he said. Lochte returned to the US on Wednesday, but the three other swimmers - Jack Conger, Gunnar Bentz and James Feigen - remain in Brazil . Brazilian authorities pressed the American swimmers over the ever-changing account of the robbery. (more...)
Olympics: Inbee Park a shot back as women's golf returns to Olympics
- August 19, 2016
She was able to get it out of the sand and land it on the green for a short birdie putt. It is the first time for women's golf to be in the Olympics since the Paris Games in 1900, and back then it was only a nine-hole competition. She was particularly concerned with the two double bogeys she posted in her opening round. She missed a 5-foot birdie putt on the 16th hole, and then converted birdies on the last two to reach 10-under 132. (more...)
- August 19, 2016
She was able to get it out of the sand and land it on the green for a short birdie putt. It is the first time for women's golf to be in the Olympics since the Paris Games in 1900, and back then it was only a nine-hole competition. She was particularly concerned with the two double bogeys she posted in her opening round. She missed a 5-foot birdie putt on the 16th hole, and then converted birdies on the last two to reach 10-under 132. (more...)
Usain bolt cruises into 200 metres final despite 'lazy' performance
- August 19, 2016
He recorded 19.78sec which was the fastest time in the semi-finals while appearing to have time to exchange smiles with Andre De Grasse (19.80sec) as he sauntered over the line. Yet if any figure in the world of sport can deliver the unexpected, it is more certainly Bolt. "I definitely think I can try for the world record", said the sprinter, whose current record in the 200 stands at 19.19 seconds. (more...)
- August 19, 2016
He recorded 19.78sec which was the fastest time in the semi-finals while appearing to have time to exchange smiles with Andre De Grasse (19.80sec) as he sauntered over the line. Yet if any figure in the world of sport can deliver the unexpected, it is more certainly Bolt. "I definitely think I can try for the world record", said the sprinter, whose current record in the 200 stands at 19.19 seconds. (more...)
Member of British Olympic team reportedly held up at gunpoint in Rio
- August 19, 2016
A British Olympian was reportedly robbed early Tuesday morning while returning from a night out. " The Guardian has apparently seen the letter, and reports that officials referred to the news as "a significant security incident", and told athletes not to take taxis or wear Team GB apparel outside the village: "[Athletes must] avoid leaving the village after dark in anything other than [British Olympic Association] transport - taxis can not be considered safe late at night. (more...)
- August 19, 2016
A British Olympian was reportedly robbed early Tuesday morning while returning from a night out. " The Guardian has apparently seen the letter, and reports that officials referred to the news as "a significant security incident", and told athletes not to take taxis or wear Team GB apparel outside the village: "[Athletes must] avoid leaving the village after dark in anything other than [British Olympic Association] transport - taxis can not be considered safe late at night. (more...)
England unchanged for Pakistan finale
- August 19, 2016
That's exactly what they did on the final day of the third Test at Edgbaston . Ali's innings had not only anchored the England innings but also ensured the scoreboard kept ticking over, his runs coming at a strike rate of 71.05 and included 13 fours and two sixes. (more...)
- August 19, 2016
That's exactly what they did on the final day of the third Test at Edgbaston . Ali's innings had not only anchored the England innings but also ensured the scoreboard kept ticking over, his runs coming at a strike rate of 71.05 and included 13 fours and two sixes. (more...)
Red Sox win rain-shortened game in Baltimore
- August 19, 2016
Boston Red Sox's Mookie Betts , right, celebrates his two-run home run with David Ortiz, left, during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Tuesday, Aug. We weren't freaking out in the dugout. There is no timetable for RHP Koji Uehara (right pectoral strain) to throw off a mound, but he "is doing better than anticipated", Farrell said. (more...)
- August 19, 2016
Boston Red Sox's Mookie Betts , right, celebrates his two-run home run with David Ortiz, left, during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Tuesday, Aug. We weren't freaking out in the dugout. There is no timetable for RHP Koji Uehara (right pectoral strain) to throw off a mound, but he "is doing better than anticipated", Farrell said. (more...)
Barrier-breaking Olympic swimmer in Atlanta an inspiration to Simone Manuel
- August 19, 2016
Seventh at the turn, Oleksiak turned on what is now her signature close and hunted down the Australian sisters Cate and Bronte Campbell running first and second. Before Manuel, there were only a handful of minorities on the US national team. She also earned silver in the 400-meter freestyle relay and leaves Brazil with four medals. (more...)
- August 19, 2016
Seventh at the turn, Oleksiak turned on what is now her signature close and hunted down the Australian sisters Cate and Bronte Campbell running first and second. Before Manuel, there were only a handful of minorities on the US national team. She also earned silver in the 400-meter freestyle relay and leaves Brazil with four medals. (more...)
Bolt wins 200m semifinal; Gatlin fails to advance
- August 19, 2016
The women's 100 meter hurdles final will close out the night. American world No.1 Ashton Eaton is defending the title he won at London 2012 as the 10-event competition kicks off with the 100m, long jump, shot put, high jump and 400m. Bolt was the fastest qualifier in a season-leading 19.78 and is on track for his eighth Olympic gold medal. "Maybe if I had one more step I could've, but I was falling". (more...)
- August 19, 2016
The women's 100 meter hurdles final will close out the night. American world No.1 Ashton Eaton is defending the title he won at London 2012 as the 10-event competition kicks off with the 100m, long jump, shot put, high jump and 400m. Bolt was the fastest qualifier in a season-leading 19.78 and is on track for his eighth Olympic gold medal. "Maybe if I had one more step I could've, but I was falling". (more...)
USA's D'Agostino ruled out of Rio 5000m final
- August 19, 2016
I can't even put into words how unbelievable it is that she actually finished. Like, I never met this girl before. "And isn't that just so awesome?" Both women went on to finish the race, D'Agostino clearly injured, and scans on Wednesday revealed the American had completed the final 2,000m despite a torn right anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus and a strained medial collateral ligament. (more...)
- August 19, 2016
I can't even put into words how unbelievable it is that she actually finished. Like, I never met this girl before. "And isn't that just so awesome?" Both women went on to finish the race, D'Agostino clearly injured, and scans on Wednesday revealed the American had completed the final 2,000m despite a torn right anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus and a strained medial collateral ligament. (more...)
Rio Olympics: Phelps sets new swimming record, bows out
- August 19, 2016
Phelps' off-the-charts accomplishments in Rio bring his lifelong total to a staggering 23 gold medals with 28 overall. "...four of the countries ahead of him are Germany, which over time has competed as Germany, West Germany, East Germany and the Unified German Team". (more...)
- August 19, 2016
Phelps' off-the-charts accomplishments in Rio bring his lifelong total to a staggering 23 gold medals with 28 overall. "...four of the countries ahead of him are Germany, which over time has competed as Germany, West Germany, East Germany and the Unified German Team". (more...)
Maeda picks up 12th win in Dodgers victory
- August 19, 2016
The Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman was back in town Tuesday to face his former Philadelphia Phillies for the first time since getting traded last summer. Kazmir is not your swing and miss guy, but he held the Phillies to just two runs and one of those came off of one bad pitch. It's hard to articulate the full extent Phillies fans love Utley, and would never dream of letting him buy a beer in the confines of the 215 area code. (more...)
- August 19, 2016
The Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman was back in town Tuesday to face his former Philadelphia Phillies for the first time since getting traded last summer. Kazmir is not your swing and miss guy, but he held the Phillies to just two runs and one of those came off of one bad pitch. It's hard to articulate the full extent Phillies fans love Utley, and would never dream of letting him buy a beer in the confines of the 215 area code. (more...)
Brazil Advances to Rio Olympics Gold Medal Football Final
- August 19, 2016
Neymar scored the first goal within 15 seconds. The final will take place in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday. "We will keep playing as a group and this is how we can make sure our big dream comes true". After Wednesday's game, Brazil coach Rogerio Micale tried to explain what Neymar means to the team. "It helped us break the game open and it made everything easier". (more...)
- August 19, 2016
Neymar scored the first goal within 15 seconds. The final will take place in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday. "We will keep playing as a group and this is how we can make sure our big dream comes true". After Wednesday's game, Brazil coach Rogerio Micale tried to explain what Neymar means to the team. "It helped us break the game open and it made everything easier". (more...)
Simone Manuel arrives home and celebrates her medals with donuts
- August 19, 2016
Biles has been called "the greatest gymnast of all time" with her five medals: four golds and one bronze. Manuel became the first African-American swimmer to win gold in an individual event, where she tied with Canadian teenager Penny Oleksiak in the 100m freestyle. (more...)
- August 19, 2016
Biles has been called "the greatest gymnast of all time" with her five medals: four golds and one bronze. Manuel became the first African-American swimmer to win gold in an individual event, where she tied with Canadian teenager Penny Oleksiak in the 100m freestyle. (more...)
Brazilian police official says Lochte lied
- August 19, 2016
There was one man, whether he was armed or not is not clear. Brazilian police said the gas station security guards were simply trying to get control of the situation using a weapon. Feigen was said to still be in Brazil . Here's what they said. The fourth swimmer, gold medalist Ryan Lochte , returned to the United States on Monday. (more...)
- August 19, 2016
There was one man, whether he was armed or not is not clear. Brazilian police said the gas station security guards were simply trying to get control of the situation using a weapon. Feigen was said to still be in Brazil . Here's what they said. The fourth swimmer, gold medalist Ryan Lochte , returned to the United States on Monday. (more...)
Kelechi Iheanacho signs two-year contract extension at Manchester City
- August 19, 2016
Manchester City striker, Kelechi Iheneacho has signed a contract extension which will see him remain at the club until 2021. A deloghted Iheanacho, who had his breakthrough campaign last season, said: "I can't express how I'm feeling!" The excited youngster said; "I can't express how I'm feeling!" Manchester City swooped to sign Kelechi Iheanacho in 2014 after he took home the 2013 U17 World Cup Golden Boot. (more...)
- August 19, 2016
Manchester City striker, Kelechi Iheneacho has signed a contract extension which will see him remain at the club until 2021. A deloghted Iheanacho, who had his breakthrough campaign last season, said: "I can't express how I'm feeling!" The excited youngster said; "I can't express how I'm feeling!" Manchester City swooped to sign Kelechi Iheanacho in 2014 after he took home the 2013 U17 World Cup Golden Boot. (more...)
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