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Team USA runner will sit out finals after falling during qualifier
- August 21, 2016
D'Agostino suffered an ankle injury in the collision and faltered as a result but Hamblin deliberately hung back in the field to offer encouragement as the two women completed the race. D'Agostino released a statement Wednesday , detailing the incident that caused the injury, and saying what a positive experience the ordeal was despite the outcome. (more...)
- August 21, 2016
D'Agostino suffered an ankle injury in the collision and faltered as a result but Hamblin deliberately hung back in the field to offer encouragement as the two women completed the race. D'Agostino released a statement Wednesday , detailing the incident that caused the injury, and saying what a positive experience the ordeal was despite the outcome. (more...)
Jenny Rissveds powers to Olympic gold on mountain bike
- August 21, 2016
Rissveds rapidly distanced herself from Wloszczowska with a final lap of 14 minutes 25 seconds, the fastest of the six she completed. Canada's Catharine Pendrel, who had been tipped to become the first non-European to win an Olympic cross-country gold after a fine season, made a poor start but claimed bronze. (more...)
- August 21, 2016
Rissveds rapidly distanced herself from Wloszczowska with a final lap of 14 minutes 25 seconds, the fastest of the six she completed. Canada's Catharine Pendrel, who had been tipped to become the first non-European to win an Olympic cross-country gold after a fine season, made a poor start but claimed bronze. (more...)
Ashton Eaton wins 2nd straight decathlon gold medal, ties Olympic record
- August 21, 2016
Eaton took the lead on Wednesday in the second event, the long jump, with a leap of just over 26 feet, and he never trailed after that. A try for an unprecedented third gold seems unlikely at this point, as Eaton noted Thursday that the run-up to Rio was far more hard than the road to London. (more...)
- August 21, 2016
Eaton took the lead on Wednesday in the second event, the long jump, with a leap of just over 26 feet, and he never trailed after that. A try for an unprecedented third gold seems unlikely at this point, as Eaton noted Thursday that the run-up to Rio was far more hard than the road to London. (more...)
Ian Wright reacts to Arsenal's 0-0 draw with Leicester
- August 21, 2016
If you're watching the Premiere League games on TV, visit NBC Sports, League Cup, FA Cup, ESPN or FOX Sports in the USA . However, manager Ranieri is confident that Drinkwater - whose current deal runs until 2018 - will reject any overtures for his services and put pen to paper on fresh terms. (more...)
- August 21, 2016
If you're watching the Premiere League games on TV, visit NBC Sports, League Cup, FA Cup, ESPN or FOX Sports in the USA . However, manager Ranieri is confident that Drinkwater - whose current deal runs until 2018 - will reject any overtures for his services and put pen to paper on fresh terms. (more...)
Burnley stun Liverpool 2-0 with classy double
- August 21, 2016
They keep the ball and they fill the midfield. "I'm very happy for our players against a very good side". "The lesson here is don't give the ball away like we did twice today". It was the first league victory for Burnley over their visitors since 1974 and all the more sweet for Wales global Vokes, who had played 27 games at this level - dating back to 2009 - without finding the net. (more...)
- August 21, 2016
They keep the ball and they fill the midfield. "I'm very happy for our players against a very good side". "The lesson here is don't give the ball away like we did twice today". It was the first league victory for Burnley over their visitors since 1974 and all the more sweet for Wales global Vokes, who had played 27 games at this level - dating back to 2009 - without finding the net. (more...)
Miller edges Felix to take 400m gold
- August 21, 2016
When asked about Miller's plunge, Felix said, "I was just focused on myself". "It is such an emotional moment for me but I just give God the thanks and praise". Ten seconds passed. Then 20. When I heard her screaming, I was like, "ok, I had to have won the race". Social media exploded with posts debating the fairness and legality of such a move. (more...)
- August 21, 2016
When asked about Miller's plunge, Felix said, "I was just focused on myself". "It is such an emotional moment for me but I just give God the thanks and praise". Ten seconds passed. Then 20. When I heard her screaming, I was like, "ok, I had to have won the race". Social media exploded with posts debating the fairness and legality of such a move. (more...)
Ko's aggressive finish nets her silver medal
- August 21, 2016
Lydia Ko celebrates on the 18th hole after sinking a putt to claim the silver medal. It was her first career hole in one. Two strokes back to begin the final round, Lydia Ko's gold medal hopes were quickly dashed on Saturday when eventual Olympic champion Inbee Park began her day with three birdies in her first five holes and made the turn six strokes clear of the field. (more...)
- August 21, 2016
Lydia Ko celebrates on the 18th hole after sinking a putt to claim the silver medal. It was her first career hole in one. Two strokes back to begin the final round, Lydia Ko's gold medal hopes were quickly dashed on Saturday when eventual Olympic champion Inbee Park began her day with three birdies in her first five holes and made the turn six strokes clear of the field. (more...)
Ledecky smashes record in 800 to complete rare freestyle feat
- August 21, 2016
She becomes just the second woman to complete a clean sweep the 200, 400 and 800m freestyles events having defended the title she won at London 2012 when she was just 15. Some 23 seconds after Ledecky touched the wall, the last of the eight finalists finally got to the end of the grueling race. "I tried to keep it all under control, but there's been a lot of tears these last 24 hours". (more...)
- August 21, 2016
She becomes just the second woman to complete a clean sweep the 200, 400 and 800m freestyles events having defended the title she won at London 2012 when she was just 15. Some 23 seconds after Ledecky touched the wall, the last of the eight finalists finally got to the end of the grueling race. "I tried to keep it all under control, but there's been a lot of tears these last 24 hours". (more...)
Swimmer Ryan Lochte apologises over Rio robbery claim
- August 21, 2016
By Bentz's account , he and Lochte were returning to the Olympic Village in a taxi along with Jack Conger and Jimmy Feigen around 6 a.m. on Sunday, when they pulled into a convenience store to use the restroom. We paid some money to compensate them for the torn poster, and returned to the Village in a different taxi. Still, neither he nor Lochte have extended an "I'm sorry" to the people of Rio. (more...)
- August 21, 2016
By Bentz's account , he and Lochte were returning to the Olympic Village in a taxi along with Jack Conger and Jimmy Feigen around 6 a.m. on Sunday, when they pulled into a convenience store to use the restroom. We paid some money to compensate them for the torn poster, and returned to the Village in a different taxi. Still, neither he nor Lochte have extended an "I'm sorry" to the people of Rio. (more...)
Silvia Neid goes out with gold as Germany defeats Sweden 2-1
- August 21, 2016
It doesn't matter if it's a World Cup, European Championship or Olympic Games, this is what you've earned from your weeks and months of hard work. It's really insane when you get to the end. A Sara Daebritz free kick from 20 yards smacked the post and Linda Sembrandt tried to clear but instead kneed the ball into her own goal from just a few yards out. (more...)
- August 21, 2016
It doesn't matter if it's a World Cup, European Championship or Olympic Games, this is what you've earned from your weeks and months of hard work. It's really insane when you get to the end. A Sara Daebritz free kick from 20 yards smacked the post and Linda Sembrandt tried to clear but instead kneed the ball into her own goal from just a few yards out. (more...)
Usain Bolt secures historic 'triple triple' after relay win
- August 21, 2016
Four years later in Beijing, he won his first Olympic 100m title in a then world record of 9.69 seconds, spreading his arms out and thumping his chest before the line. Trayvon Bromell's dip for the line was so aggressive that he tumbled over but the United States still thought they were settling for bronze in 37.62. (more...)
- August 21, 2016
Four years later in Beijing, he won his first Olympic 100m title in a then world record of 9.69 seconds, spreading his arms out and thumping his chest before the line. Trayvon Bromell's dip for the line was so aggressive that he tumbled over but the United States still thought they were settling for bronze in 37.62. (more...)
Serbia captures bronze in women's hoops, beats France 70-63
- August 21, 2016
The Americans, the standard in the sport since winning their first 63 games after it debuted 80 years ago in the Olympics, are either winners or failures. The United States and Spain played early in the group stage, with the USA romping to a 103-63 win, and few expect a different outcome on Saturday. (more...)
- August 21, 2016
The Americans, the standard in the sport since winning their first 63 games after it debuted 80 years ago in the Olympics, are either winners or failures. The United States and Spain played early in the group stage, with the USA romping to a 103-63 win, and few expect a different outcome on Saturday. (more...)
Bolt Saved His Sport _ and Kept the Olympics Relevant
- August 21, 2016
The victory saw Bolt complete a third consecutive clean sweep of the 100m, 200m and 4x100m titles following his six gold medals in the 2008 and 2012 Games. "All that hard work just crumbles", said Gatlin. The U.S. finished the race third but endured yet another relay debacle - disqualified because leadoff runner Mike Rodgers passed the baton to Justin Gatlin outside the exchange zone. (more...)
- August 21, 2016
The victory saw Bolt complete a third consecutive clean sweep of the 100m, 200m and 4x100m titles following his six gold medals in the 2008 and 2012 Games. "All that hard work just crumbles", said Gatlin. The U.S. finished the race third but endured yet another relay debacle - disqualified because leadoff runner Mike Rodgers passed the baton to Justin Gatlin outside the exchange zone. (more...)
Irish IOC executive held in ticket scheme
- August 21, 2016
His condition is stable. Hickey, 71, is a former Irish judo champion who sits on the International Olympic Committee executive board and is president of the European Olympic Committees. Officers in Brazil are waiting to speak to Mr Hickey in relation to three specific charges surrounding scalping of tickets. But, he said, a public inquiry of some kind could take place if something illegal is found to have taken place under Irish law. (more...)
- August 21, 2016
His condition is stable. Hickey, 71, is a former Irish judo champion who sits on the International Olympic Committee executive board and is president of the European Olympic Committees. Officers in Brazil are waiting to speak to Mr Hickey in relation to three specific charges surrounding scalping of tickets. But, he said, a public inquiry of some kind could take place if something illegal is found to have taken place under Irish law. (more...)
Usain Bolt wins ninth Olympic Games gold as Jamaica win 4x100m relay
- August 21, 2016
The U.S. team had 29 overall at the London Games four years ago, and 40 at the boycott-marred 1984 Los Angeles Games. Bolt has not said if he would consider the post, and in any case has committed to run at next year's World Championships before bowing out from competition. (more...)
- August 21, 2016
The U.S. team had 29 overall at the London Games four years ago, and 40 at the boycott-marred 1984 Los Angeles Games. Bolt has not said if he would consider the post, and in any case has committed to run at next year's World Championships before bowing out from competition. (more...)
Lukaku will stay with Everton says Koeman
- August 21, 2016
Keep up with the latest football updates by following ESPN FC on Twitter . Romelu Lukaku had asked for a move away from Everton but this week change his mind and is now back in training, club manager Ronald Koeman said. "The most important thing is that Jonny is with us and we want him to stay because he's an outstanding player", he said. His Everton career has amounted to 152 minutes. (more...)
- August 21, 2016
Keep up with the latest football updates by following ESPN FC on Twitter . Romelu Lukaku had asked for a move away from Everton but this week change his mind and is now back in training, club manager Ronald Koeman said. "The most important thing is that Jonny is with us and we want him to stay because he's an outstanding player", he said. His Everton career has amounted to 152 minutes. (more...)
Rio 2016: French athlete Yohann Diniz collapses during race, finishes race
- August 21, 2016
Jared Tallent of Australia came in second while Japan's Hirooki Arai took the bronze medal. The race walker was leading the race for 30km and was a minute ahead of his opponents at one point of the race. Alex Wright, the third member of Team Ireland competing in the event, was forced to withdraw from the race. Diniz reportedly suffered from stomach problems, which, coupled with the heat and long distance, caused him to lose control of his bowel movement on the course. (more...)
- August 21, 2016
Jared Tallent of Australia came in second while Japan's Hirooki Arai took the bronze medal. The race walker was leading the race for 30km and was a minute ahead of his opponents at one point of the race. Alex Wright, the third member of Team Ireland competing in the event, was forced to withdraw from the race. Diniz reportedly suffered from stomach problems, which, coupled with the heat and long distance, caused him to lose control of his bowel movement on the course. (more...)
BTom Daley fails to qualify in 10-meter diving; Chinese lead
- August 21, 2016
His 571.85 total points would have been enough to take gold in both the 10m final at the 2016 World Cup in Rio and the 2012 Olympic Games in London. "I just really wanted that gold but I've got another 4 years". I gave it my everything and tried my absolute best. "I've no idea what went wrong". Jack Laugher and Chris Mears won gold in the 3m synchronised springboard event, the only time China were denied off the boards. (more...)
- August 21, 2016
His 571.85 total points would have been enough to take gold in both the 10m final at the 2016 World Cup in Rio and the 2012 Olympic Games in London. "I just really wanted that gold but I've got another 4 years". I gave it my everything and tried my absolute best. "I've no idea what went wrong". Jack Laugher and Chris Mears won gold in the 3m synchronised springboard event, the only time China were denied off the boards. (more...)
Olympics-Boxing-Cuba's Ramirez wins bantamweight gold
- August 21, 2016
Cuba's Robeisy Ramirez displays his gold medal for the men's bantamweight 56-kg boxing at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Saturday, Aug. They supported me not only through the good moments but the bad. "I didn't hear nothing anybody said". "I was in my own world, I was crushed", he said. (more...)
- August 21, 2016
Cuba's Robeisy Ramirez displays his gold medal for the men's bantamweight 56-kg boxing at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Saturday, Aug. They supported me not only through the good moments but the bad. "I didn't hear nothing anybody said". "I was in my own world, I was crushed", he said. (more...)
Rio 2016: Neymar scores after 14 seconds as Brazil reach final
- August 21, 2016
Marquinhos and Luan also scored to take them into their fourth Olympic final. "He has the gift of playing football, he delights everyone with his talent", said Brazil coach Rogerio Micale . He is living through a positive period as opposed to a week ago, when there was a lot of demands and pressure on him. The improved play of the soccer team and the beach volleyball tandem's run come as welcome respites for the beleaguered Brazilians, who have seen the Rio Games deal with distraction, ... (more...)
- August 21, 2016
Marquinhos and Luan also scored to take them into their fourth Olympic final. "He has the gift of playing football, he delights everyone with his talent", said Brazil coach Rogerio Micale . He is living through a positive period as opposed to a week ago, when there was a lot of demands and pressure on him. The improved play of the soccer team and the beach volleyball tandem's run come as welcome respites for the beleaguered Brazilians, who have seen the Rio Games deal with distraction, ... (more...)
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