Sport
United States swimmer apologizes for robbery story
- August 21, 2016
Lochte initially claimed he and the other swimmers had been robbed at gunpoint by men dressed as police officers, and he described the gun as having been placed to his forehead. One day after the head of the U.S. Olympic Committee issued a formal apology to Rio and Brazil over his and others' behavior, swimming star Ryan Lochte says he should have been more careful and candid. (more...)
- August 21, 2016
Lochte initially claimed he and the other swimmers had been robbed at gunpoint by men dressed as police officers, and he described the gun as having been placed to his forehead. One day after the head of the U.S. Olympic Committee issued a formal apology to Rio and Brazil over his and others' behavior, swimming star Ryan Lochte says he should have been more careful and candid. (more...)
Lochte apologizes over Rio 'robbery' story
- August 21, 2016
Four US swimmers, including six gold medal hero Ryan Lochte, have been at the centre of a media storm in Brazil since claiming they were held up at gunpoint in a Rio gas station in the early hours of Sunday. But the reporter said the bathroom appeared to be in tip top shape, implying that either the damages were repaired before the Today show arrived - or there was never any damage at all. (more...)
- August 21, 2016
Four US swimmers, including six gold medal hero Ryan Lochte, have been at the centre of a media storm in Brazil since claiming they were held up at gunpoint in a Rio gas station in the early hours of Sunday. But the reporter said the bathroom appeared to be in tip top shape, implying that either the damages were repaired before the Today show arrived - or there was never any damage at all. (more...)
Witness says fatal bus crash "like an explosion"
- August 21, 2016
The surveillance programme was discontinued in 2014. PHOTOS: Deadly bus crash in NewarkJohn del Giorno and NewsCopter 7 above the scene:The bus driver who died has not been identified, but he was described by the New Jersey Transit Police Department as a longtime employee. (more...)
- August 21, 2016
The surveillance programme was discontinued in 2014. PHOTOS: Deadly bus crash in NewarkJohn del Giorno and NewsCopter 7 above the scene:The bus driver who died has not been identified, but he was described by the New Jersey Transit Police Department as a longtime employee. (more...)
Hull make it two wins in two at Swansea
- August 21, 2016
This potential was realized at Burnley last weekend as a late debut goal from Fer granted the Swans a 0-1 opening day victory and one has to fancy their chances of making it two wins from two against a woefully under-resourced Hull side. Phelan's men had to defend for most of the game but they struck twice in the last 11 minutes to take all three points, and the Hull manager revealed he wants to add to his squad before the transfer window closes. (more...)
- August 21, 2016
This potential was realized at Burnley last weekend as a late debut goal from Fer granted the Swans a 0-1 opening day victory and one has to fancy their chances of making it two wins from two against a woefully under-resourced Hull side. Phelan's men had to defend for most of the game but they struck twice in the last 11 minutes to take all three points, and the Hull manager revealed he wants to add to his squad before the transfer window closes. (more...)
Olympics 2016: Australian athletes fined, released by Rio police
- August 21, 2016
The athletes are now being questioned by Rio police after they tampered with their accreditation passes to get better seats at the Boomers semi-final, the Sun Herald reports. At about 2.30am (local time) on Saturday, the athletes then moved to a courtroom just around the corner from the station. "It took some time of course and it was late at night but in terms of the process we can't complain about the manner in which it was conducted", she told a news conference. (more...)
- August 21, 2016
The athletes are now being questioned by Rio police after they tampered with their accreditation passes to get better seats at the Boomers semi-final, the Sun Herald reports. At about 2.30am (local time) on Saturday, the athletes then moved to a courtroom just around the corner from the station. "It took some time of course and it was late at night but in terms of the process we can't complain about the manner in which it was conducted", she told a news conference. (more...)
Disqualification dismay for Worcester student Hudson-Smith at Olympics
- August 21, 2016
Rules state competitors are not allowed to start running outside a 20-metre handover zone while they await the baton, and BBC commentator Steve Cram commented that Rooney, who ran GB's final leg, might've had one foot outside the zone when he began running. (more...)
- August 21, 2016
Rules state competitors are not allowed to start running outside a 20-metre handover zone while they await the baton, and BBC commentator Steve Cram commented that Rooney, who ran GB's final leg, might've had one foot outside the zone when he began running. (more...)
Bills defensive tackle Dareus to enter rehab facility
- August 21, 2016
Williams could see some fantasy value down the line after his suspension has been served. The Bills are set to play their second preseason on Saturday night against the New York Giants. "In light of that, we thought, 'Why hold onto him?'" Some running back needy team will snatch him up and deal with the off the field issues and four-game suspension. (more...)
- August 21, 2016
Williams could see some fantasy value down the line after his suspension has been served. The Bills are set to play their second preseason on Saturday night against the New York Giants. "In light of that, we thought, 'Why hold onto him?'" Some running back needy team will snatch him up and deal with the off the field issues and four-game suspension. (more...)
Mets activate Yoenis Cespedes, Asdrubal Cabrera
- August 21, 2016
A year ago, Cespedes hit.287 with 17 homers and 44 RBIs in 230 at-bats after joining the Mets from the Detroit Tigers. Cespedes and Cabrera each picked up one hit in their returns from the disabled list. The bigger issue, however, was that if playing golf could affect Cespedes then he should have been on the disabled list already. "But honestly, wherever the team needs me, I'll go at this point". (more...)
- August 21, 2016
A year ago, Cespedes hit.287 with 17 homers and 44 RBIs in 230 at-bats after joining the Mets from the Detroit Tigers. Cespedes and Cabrera each picked up one hit in their returns from the disabled list. The bigger issue, however, was that if playing golf could affect Cespedes then he should have been on the disabled list already. "But honestly, wherever the team needs me, I'll go at this point". (more...)
Five biggest events to watch Saturday at the Rio Olympics
- August 21, 2016
Shields hasn't lost a fight since London, winning two world championships and a Pan-American Games title. The decathlon starts Wednesday with American Ashton Eaton a favorite for gold . Brazilian duo Schmidt and Cerutti go for gold against Italian pairing Paolo Nicolai and Daniele Lupo. Of the Chinese gymnasts, who took home just two bronzes , the official People's Daily said: "People can not but ponder - what on earth is up with them?" "I want to give people all over the world the ... (more...)
- August 21, 2016
Shields hasn't lost a fight since London, winning two world championships and a Pan-American Games title. The decathlon starts Wednesday with American Ashton Eaton a favorite for gold . Brazilian duo Schmidt and Cerutti go for gold against Italian pairing Paolo Nicolai and Daniele Lupo. Of the Chinese gymnasts, who took home just two bronzes , the official People's Daily said: "People can not but ponder - what on earth is up with them?" "I want to give people all over the world the ... (more...)
Wenger insists Arsenal are not scared to spend
- August 21, 2016
Another player under the limelight will be last year's top scorer for Leicester, Jamie Vardy. Looking ahead to this Saturday's clash with Leicester City , he said the challenge would be to ascertain whether the Premier League champions "have the same quality they had past year, they were very quick ... (more...)
- August 21, 2016
Another player under the limelight will be last year's top scorer for Leicester, Jamie Vardy. Looking ahead to this Saturday's clash with Leicester City , he said the challenge would be to ascertain whether the Premier League champions "have the same quality they had past year, they were very quick ... (more...)
Britain dethrone the Netherlands to take gold
- August 21, 2016
Maddie Hinch says she felt like she was "in a dream" after inspiring Great Britain to gold in the women's hockey final against the Netherlands on Friday. Tactically, we were strong. The Black Sticks made an excellent start to the bronze-medal match, looking to copy the approach that won Argentina the gold in the men's tournament by aiming for penalty corners early. (more...)
- August 21, 2016
Maddie Hinch says she felt like she was "in a dream" after inspiring Great Britain to gold in the women's hockey final against the Netherlands on Friday. Tactically, we were strong. The Black Sticks made an excellent start to the bronze-medal match, looking to copy the approach that won Argentina the gold in the men's tournament by aiming for penalty corners early. (more...)
Inbee Park a shot back as women's golf returns to Olympics
- August 21, 2016
Park In Bee, a seven-time major victor in her storied career, is tied for second with fellow South Korean Kim Sei Young at 5-under. It kept her there on the second with another 66. She summoned faith that she could pull it off anyway. A strengthening breeze made scoring more hard along the back nine, where Ko completed every hole in regulation to set the clubhouse target at nine under. (more...)
- August 21, 2016
Park In Bee, a seven-time major victor in her storied career, is tied for second with fellow South Korean Kim Sei Young at 5-under. It kept her there on the second with another 66. She summoned faith that she could pull it off anyway. A strengthening breeze made scoring more hard along the back nine, where Ko completed every hole in regulation to set the clubhouse target at nine under. (more...)
Usain Bolt: 'I am the greatest'
- August 21, 2016
World's fastest man, Usain Bolt has completed his unprecedented "triple treble" by winning gold in the 4X100m relay race at #Rio2016. "It's just so many special feelings I'm feeling". "I didn't plan to keep running until I was 38, but it seems that I've got to to get another medal", the American sprinter said. In one of the biggest surprises of the track program, Japan took silver - and had been leading before Bolt got the baton. (more...)
- August 21, 2016
World's fastest man, Usain Bolt has completed his unprecedented "triple treble" by winning gold in the 4X100m relay race at #Rio2016. "It's just so many special feelings I'm feeling". "I didn't plan to keep running until I was 38, but it seems that I've got to to get another medal", the American sprinter said. In one of the biggest surprises of the track program, Japan took silver - and had been leading before Bolt got the baton. (more...)
Rio Olympics: USA Basketball will play Serbia for gold medal
- August 21, 2016
The countries met to decide the gold at the previous two Olympics in London and Beijing, with the US coming out on top both times. But it was the improved US defensive play, and the work of DeMarcus Cousins on the boards pulling down 16 rebounds, that were singled out for praise. (more...)
- August 21, 2016
The countries met to decide the gold at the previous two Olympics in London and Beijing, with the US coming out on top both times. But it was the improved US defensive play, and the work of DeMarcus Cousins on the boards pulling down 16 rebounds, that were singled out for praise. (more...)
Triathlon's popularity took off with Olympics
- August 21, 2016
That was 40 seconds ahead of silver medalist Nicola Spirig of Switzerland, who won gold at the 2012 Games after Jorgensen's flat tire relegated her to a 38th-place finish. Spirig stayed with the American for the first three of four 2.5km laps and clearly frustrated Jorgensen , drafting off of her most of those four-plus miles. (more...)
- August 21, 2016
That was 40 seconds ahead of silver medalist Nicola Spirig of Switzerland, who won gold at the 2012 Games after Jorgensen's flat tire relegated her to a 38th-place finish. Spirig stayed with the American for the first three of four 2.5km laps and clearly frustrated Jorgensen , drafting off of her most of those four-plus miles. (more...)
Katie Ledecky Smashes Record In 800M Freestyle
- August 21, 2016
In Friday's final, Ledecky beat her own world record by two seconds, with a time of 8 minutes, 4.79 seconds. Katie Ledecky set a new Olympic record on Thursday in qualifying for the women's 800-meter freestyle final. Some 23 seconds after Ledecky touched the wall, the last of the eight finalists finally got to the end of the grueling race. "I'm very proud to win a medal for my country", the 21-year-old said through an interpreter. (more...)
- August 21, 2016
In Friday's final, Ledecky beat her own world record by two seconds, with a time of 8 minutes, 4.79 seconds. Katie Ledecky set a new Olympic record on Thursday in qualifying for the women's 800-meter freestyle final. Some 23 seconds after Ledecky touched the wall, the last of the eight finalists finally got to the end of the grueling race. "I'm very proud to win a medal for my country", the 21-year-old said through an interpreter. (more...)
Basketball: US women seek sixth gold with a win over Spain
- August 21, 2016
As the Warriors continue their drive toward Olympic goal medals, they're taking Team USA along for the ride. The United States' Olympic men's basketball teams earned seven consecutive gold medals from 1936-1968 while India claimed six-straight men's field hockey gold medals from 1928-1956. (more...)
- August 21, 2016
As the Warriors continue their drive toward Olympic goal medals, they're taking Team USA along for the ride. The United States' Olympic men's basketball teams earned seven consecutive gold medals from 1936-1968 while India claimed six-straight men's field hockey gold medals from 1928-1956. (more...)
Waterloo Region gets ready for Tragically Hip's tour finale
- August 21, 2016
The concert will be broadcast on large screens and food and drink options will be provided. It's going to be an emotional night for many as they say good-bye to the iconic, quintessential Canadian band. Fans will be able to listen to the sounds of Nautical Disaster , Grace, Too and many more of their favourite Hip tunes. Some have drafted their own viewing parties with friends, while others will head to local community screenings in public spaces. (more...)
- August 21, 2016
The concert will be broadcast on large screens and food and drink options will be provided. It's going to be an emotional night for many as they say good-bye to the iconic, quintessential Canadian band. Fans will be able to listen to the sounds of Nautical Disaster , Grace, Too and many more of their favourite Hip tunes. Some have drafted their own viewing parties with friends, while others will head to local community screenings in public spaces. (more...)
All Blacks run riot in Sydney
- August 21, 2016
The CEO of New Zealand Rugby, Steve Tew, released a statement confirming that Australian police and the Australian Rugby Union (ARU) had been informed of the alleged incident. "There was an All Blacks team meeting there earlier in the week". The 23-man squad will have five black players starting and another three on the bench as coach Allister Coetzee takes another step towards a transformation programme for the Springboks in terms of racial representation as demanded by his government ... (more...)
- August 21, 2016
The CEO of New Zealand Rugby, Steve Tew, released a statement confirming that Australian police and the Australian Rugby Union (ARU) had been informed of the alleged incident. "There was an All Blacks team meeting there earlier in the week". The 23-man squad will have five black players starting and another three on the bench as coach Allister Coetzee takes another step towards a transformation programme for the Springboks in terms of racial representation as demanded by his government ... (more...)
Tigers edge Red Sox 4-3, snapping Boston's 6-game win streak
- August 21, 2016
In six innings he gave up six hits, one run, struck out three, and didn't walk anyone. "I can't really point to why", Porcello said, via ESPN . After a tough travel schedule, a disappointing end to yesterday, he comes right back out. David Ortiz gave the Red Sox a 2-0 lead in the first with his 22nd career homer at Comerica Park - a blast deep into the stands in right field. The Red Sox played in Baltimore on Wednesday night. (more...)
- August 21, 2016
In six innings he gave up six hits, one run, struck out three, and didn't walk anyone. "I can't really point to why", Porcello said, via ESPN . After a tough travel schedule, a disappointing end to yesterday, he comes right back out. David Ortiz gave the Red Sox a 2-0 lead in the first with his 22nd career homer at Comerica Park - a blast deep into the stands in right field. The Red Sox played in Baltimore on Wednesday night. (more...)
Latest news
America's Cup win brings relief, elation for New Zealanders