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Ryan Lochte apologises for role in drunken Rio incident
- August 20, 2016
Lochte, who flew to the United States the day after Sunday's incident, said he should have been more careful and candid in his account but said it had been traumatic to have a man point a gun at him in a foreign country and demand money. Bentz and Congen were allowed to fly home shortly after, while Feigen found a resolution with authorities today when he promised $11,000 to a Brazilian charity. (more...)
- August 20, 2016
Lochte, who flew to the United States the day after Sunday's incident, said he should have been more careful and candid in his account but said it had been traumatic to have a man point a gun at him in a foreign country and demand money. Bentz and Congen were allowed to fly home shortly after, while Feigen found a resolution with authorities today when he promised $11,000 to a Brazilian charity. (more...)
US women reach basketball final again
- August 20, 2016
Spain came to the Olympics an aging team without one of its top players, Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol , who couldn't make it back from a broken right foot sustained during the season. DeRozan (USC 2009) did not play in the game, the first time in the Olympic competition he did not log any minutes. The veteran point guard left with 6:33 left in the first half with the injury and did not return. (more...)
- August 20, 2016
Spain came to the Olympics an aging team without one of its top players, Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol , who couldn't make it back from a broken right foot sustained during the season. DeRozan (USC 2009) did not play in the game, the first time in the Olympic competition he did not log any minutes. The veteran point guard left with 6:33 left in the first half with the injury and did not return. (more...)
The Medal Stand: Rio 2016, day 13
- August 20, 2016
Rollins, 24, is a late bloomer who didn't discover track until high school and used to scrape her knees and legs more times than she could count learning to hurdle. "I didn't want to be a former world champion who could not jump over six meters, so I stopped jumping and focused on the sprinting". American Evan Jager ended a drought in the 3,000-meter steeplechase, Tianna Bartoletta won the long jump and wrestling wrapped up in several different weight classes. (more...)
- August 20, 2016
Rollins, 24, is a late bloomer who didn't discover track until high school and used to scrape her knees and legs more times than she could count learning to hurdle. "I didn't want to be a former world champion who could not jump over six meters, so I stopped jumping and focused on the sprinting". American Evan Jager ended a drought in the 3,000-meter steeplechase, Tianna Bartoletta won the long jump and wrestling wrapped up in several different weight classes. (more...)
Usain Bolt's Olympic profile
- August 20, 2016
Nobody who witnessed him run down double-doper Justin Gatlin to win the 100m in 9.81 seconds or the millions tuning in worldwide for the most-watched TV moment of the Games would have begrudged the hyperbole. "I really want the 200m world record". It was a session of few surprises at the Olympic Stadium as Christian Taylor, Usain Bolt and Almaz Ayana all shone. (more...)
- August 20, 2016
Nobody who witnessed him run down double-doper Justin Gatlin to win the 100m in 9.81 seconds or the millions tuning in worldwide for the most-watched TV moment of the Games would have begrudged the hyperbole. "I really want the 200m world record". It was a session of few surprises at the Olympic Stadium as Christian Taylor, Usain Bolt and Almaz Ayana all shone. (more...)
Serbia to play Croatia for Olympic gold
- August 20, 2016
Whether it was for the gold medal, as in the last two Olympics, or just along the road to gold, the Americans figured they would see the Spanish again. With just the clock and the crowd for company in their re-run hours later, they took the stick around in 41.77 seconds to knock slowest-qualifier China out the final and get in through the back door. (more...)
- August 20, 2016
Whether it was for the gold medal, as in the last two Olympics, or just along the road to gold, the Americans figured they would see the Spanish again. With just the clock and the crowd for company in their re-run hours later, they took the stick around in 41.77 seconds to knock slowest-qualifier China out the final and get in through the back door. (more...)
U.S. beats Spain to play for gold
- August 20, 2016
To get past Spain again, the U.S. Olympic men's basketball team would have to win ugly, so unusual it's practically un-American. In order to reach that game - and go for their 24th straight victory, and third straight gold, since Mike Krzyzewski took over as Olympic coach - they needed to get past a semifinal that, for a variety of reasons, lacked flow. (more...)
- August 20, 2016
To get past Spain again, the U.S. Olympic men's basketball team would have to win ugly, so unusual it's practically un-American. In order to reach that game - and go for their 24th straight victory, and third straight gold, since Mike Krzyzewski took over as Olympic coach - they needed to get past a semifinal that, for a variety of reasons, lacked flow. (more...)
Olympics-Athletics-Kenya's Cheruiyot wins women's 5000m gold
- August 20, 2016
Her compatriot Hellen Onsando Obiri clocked a personal best of 14:29.77 to take silver . Cheruiyot had to settle for silver over 10,000m in one of the greatest ever long-distance races, saying afterwards she would be Olympic champion one day. (more...)
- August 20, 2016
Her compatriot Hellen Onsando Obiri clocked a personal best of 14:29.77 to take silver . Cheruiyot had to settle for silver over 10,000m in one of the greatest ever long-distance races, saying afterwards she would be Olympic champion one day. (more...)
The Medal Stand: Rio 2016, day 14
- August 20, 2016
Eaton, a two-time world champion, a world and Olympic record holder and the third man to repeat as Olympic decathlon champion, is the latest. "I knew the Olympic record was there, and for the sake of my coach I was like man I have got to try to go for this thing". (more...)
- August 20, 2016
Eaton, a two-time world champion, a world and Olympic record holder and the third man to repeat as Olympic decathlon champion, is the latest. "I knew the Olympic record was there, and for the sake of my coach I was like man I have got to try to go for this thing". (more...)
England captain Alastair Cook: Top-order struggles cost us v Pakistan
- August 20, 2016
That enabled Yasir Shah to leave the hosts in a spin with 5-71 in the second innings, before openers Sami Aslam and Azhar Ali knocked off the 40 runs Pakistan needed for a 10-wicket win. He credited the improved performances of Jonny Bairstow, who has every chance of establishing a new record for the most runs scored in a year by a Test wicketkeeper , and Moeen Ali, as well as celebrating the much-improved relationship between the two sides. (more...)
- August 20, 2016
That enabled Yasir Shah to leave the hosts in a spin with 5-71 in the second innings, before openers Sami Aslam and Azhar Ali knocked off the 40 runs Pakistan needed for a 10-wicket win. He credited the improved performances of Jonny Bairstow, who has every chance of establishing a new record for the most runs scored in a year by a Test wicketkeeper , and Moeen Ali, as well as celebrating the much-improved relationship between the two sides. (more...)
US women's basketball 1 win from 6th consecutive gold medal
- August 20, 2016
But Auriemma said he doesn't want to hear remarks like, "What time is the gold medal ceremony?" as if Saturday's win is a given. Now the United States is back in the Olympic final once again - one victory away from a sixth consecutive gold medal. (more...)
- August 20, 2016
But Auriemma said he doesn't want to hear remarks like, "What time is the gold medal ceremony?" as if Saturday's win is a given. Now the United States is back in the Olympic final once again - one victory away from a sixth consecutive gold medal. (more...)
USA clinches women's 4x100m gold in Rio
- August 20, 2016
The Americans dropped the baton during the morning preliminaries and appeared to be out of contention. The reigning Olympic champs protested, claiming Brazilian Franciela Krasucki bumped Felix before the handover. set to winning gold at London in 2012. Jamaica won the silver and Great Britain won the bronze. Even on exhausted legs, 42.70 should be no problem for the USA relay runners, especially with nobody jostling them from the side. (more...)
- August 20, 2016
The Americans dropped the baton during the morning preliminaries and appeared to be out of contention. The reigning Olympic champs protested, claiming Brazilian Franciela Krasucki bumped Felix before the handover. set to winning gold at London in 2012. Jamaica won the silver and Great Britain won the bronze. Even on exhausted legs, 42.70 should be no problem for the USA relay runners, especially with nobody jostling them from the side. (more...)
Pujols, Escobar lead Angels to 6-4 win over Mariners
- August 20, 2016
He is now flawless in eight save opportunities. But, brother, it wasn't a smooth ride to the end. QUOTABLE: The Mariners finished with a 4-3 road trip. Storen then watched as Martin faced down a Pujols drive to deep right center and made a handsome running catch for the final out of the inning. Baltimore had been in first or second place since opening day. (more...)
- August 20, 2016
He is now flawless in eight save opportunities. But, brother, it wasn't a smooth ride to the end. QUOTABLE: The Mariners finished with a 4-3 road trip. Storen then watched as Martin faced down a Pujols drive to deep right center and made a handsome running catch for the final out of the inning. Baltimore had been in first or second place since opening day. (more...)
Pujols, Angels snap Iwakuma's streak
- August 20, 2016
It probably would have been ball four but Simmons is aggressive and you can't say enough about the defensive game of Kyle Seager. During that stretch, which covers 55 innings, Iwaukuma has compiled a 2.78 ERA while collecting 41 strikeouts and issuing only 10 walks. (more...)
- August 20, 2016
It probably would have been ball four but Simmons is aggressive and you can't say enough about the defensive game of Kyle Seager. During that stretch, which covers 55 innings, Iwaukuma has compiled a 2.78 ERA while collecting 41 strikeouts and issuing only 10 walks. (more...)
Rio Olympics: IOC official Pat Hickey has bail application rejected
- August 20, 2016
In 2010 the Olympic Council of Ireland appointed THG - owned by Ipswich Town bosses Marcus Evans Group - as its official ticketing agent for London 2012 and the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi. Hickey has "temporarily" stood down from his posts as an IOC executive member and head of the European Olympic Committees and the Olympic Council of Ireland. (more...)
- August 20, 2016
In 2010 the Olympic Council of Ireland appointed THG - owned by Ipswich Town bosses Marcus Evans Group - as its official ticketing agent for London 2012 and the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi. Hickey has "temporarily" stood down from his posts as an IOC executive member and head of the European Olympic Committees and the Olympic Council of Ireland. (more...)
Zlatan: United still putting 'puzzle together'
- August 20, 2016
After two forgettable initial touches around 15 seconds into the game - he miscontrolled a short pass, then hacked at thin air as he scrambled to recover possession - Pogba showed just why United went to such lengths to sign him from Juventus. (more...)
- August 20, 2016
After two forgettable initial touches around 15 seconds into the game - he miscontrolled a short pass, then hacked at thin air as he scrambled to recover possession - Pogba showed just why United went to such lengths to sign him from Juventus. (more...)
A lyrical ending to an Olympic soccer match
- August 20, 2016
Day 14 of the Rio Games features medal action in track and field , soccer , wresting, boxing , platform diving and more. On the men's side, Jamaica , led by Usain Bolt , looks to continue its dominance for a third Olympic Games in a row. (more...)
- August 20, 2016
Day 14 of the Rio Games features medal action in track and field , soccer , wresting, boxing , platform diving and more. On the men's side, Jamaica , led by Usain Bolt , looks to continue its dominance for a third Olympic Games in a row. (more...)
Bolt takes 2nd gold with 200m win
- August 20, 2016
This was his third straight victory in the 200m at the Summer Games, dating back to Beijing 2008 (19.30) and London 2012 (19.32). Added to that are his three world records in the 100m, 200m and the 4x100m. Britain were sixth in 37.98s. Bolt will not take part in another Games after this one and admitted that his celebration of falling to his knees on the track was his way of "saying goodbye". (more...)
- August 20, 2016
This was his third straight victory in the 200m at the Summer Games, dating back to Beijing 2008 (19.30) and London 2012 (19.32). Added to that are his three world records in the 100m, 200m and the 4x100m. Britain were sixth in 37.98s. Bolt will not take part in another Games after this one and admitted that his celebration of falling to his knees on the track was his way of "saying goodbye". (more...)
Usain Bolt Was The Most Amazing Olympian On Thursday
- August 20, 2016
The relay gave Bolt an unprecedented triple-triple. MILESTONE & MEDAL: Christine Sinclair scored in her 250th global match and Canada returned to the Olympic podium with a 2-1 victory over hosts Brazil for the women's soccer bronze medal. (more...)
- August 20, 2016
The relay gave Bolt an unprecedented triple-triple. MILESTONE & MEDAL: Christine Sinclair scored in her 250th global match and Canada returned to the Olympic podium with a 2-1 victory over hosts Brazil for the women's soccer bronze medal. (more...)
Castor: 'Have My Hands Around' Job Of Attorney General
- August 20, 2016
Her trial saw a number of freakish incidents - including her decision to release hundreds of sexually explicit and racist e-mails sent between Pennsylvania public officials on government accounts - don't read them with your kids. Tedd Nesbit, R-Mercer County. "Most definitely. She should do time", he said. That law was eventually overturned by a federal court. In an appeal challenging a jury verdict, the court can typically only take into consideration whether evidence was properly ... (more...)
- August 20, 2016
Her trial saw a number of freakish incidents - including her decision to release hundreds of sexually explicit and racist e-mails sent between Pennsylvania public officials on government accounts - don't read them with your kids. Tedd Nesbit, R-Mercer County. "Most definitely. She should do time", he said. That law was eventually overturned by a federal court. In an appeal challenging a jury verdict, the court can typically only take into consideration whether evidence was properly ... (more...)
Schooling Phelps: Singapore swimmer beats his idol for gold
- August 20, 2016
Michael Phelps of reacts after the USA team won the men's 4 x 100 IM relay, the last of Phelps' performances at the Rio Olympics, and likely in his career. "Younger guys we have coming up in the sport are going to take over". Phelps' off-the-charts accomplishments in Rio bring his lifelong total to a staggering 23 gold medals with 28 overall. (more...)
- August 20, 2016
Michael Phelps of reacts after the USA team won the men's 4 x 100 IM relay, the last of Phelps' performances at the Rio Olympics, and likely in his career. "Younger guys we have coming up in the sport are going to take over". Phelps' off-the-charts accomplishments in Rio bring his lifelong total to a staggering 23 gold medals with 28 overall. (more...)
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