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Paul Chelimo disqualified, then reinstated to earn silver medal in 5000m
- August 21, 2016
That seems pretty cut and dry, but there was one huge issue: no one thought it would be a good idea to tell Chelimo before he went onto NBC for his post-match interview. But don't worry, this all ended up working out for Chelimo in the end. Because of Chelimo's disqualification, fellow USA runner Bernard Lagat moved up in the standings and was on the verge of receiving a bronze medal until the ruling was overturned. (more...)
- August 21, 2016
That seems pretty cut and dry, but there was one huge issue: no one thought it would be a good idea to tell Chelimo before he went onto NBC for his post-match interview. But don't worry, this all ended up working out for Chelimo in the end. Because of Chelimo's disqualification, fellow USA runner Bernard Lagat moved up in the standings and was on the verge of receiving a bronze medal until the ruling was overturned. (more...)
Yaya Toure will stay and fight for Manchester City place, says agent
- August 21, 2016
Liverpool have been tenuously linked with the 29-year-old - as debunked in Wednesday's Mediawatch - meaning Everton or Sevilla appear his most likely destination. 1. "Since I am manager of Manchester City , from the time we were together with Joe, it was flawless - his behaviour, his training sessions, on the pitch, off the pitch". (more...)
- August 21, 2016
Liverpool have been tenuously linked with the 29-year-old - as debunked in Wednesday's Mediawatch - meaning Everton or Sevilla appear his most likely destination. 1. "Since I am manager of Manchester City , from the time we were together with Joe, it was flawless - his behaviour, his training sessions, on the pitch, off the pitch". (more...)
Matt Lauer sits down with Ryan Lochte
- August 21, 2016
He is expected to speak to NBC on Saturday night. The commission will determine if the swimmers will face any punishment. "Matt Lauer interviewed Ryan Lochte this morning", Bell tweeted Saturday morning. "I wasn't lying to a certain extent", he said. "I just can not imagine any of these sponsors re-upping, if they decide to stay with him". Lochte is one of the most successful swimmers in history, with 12 Olympic medals, and he once had his own reality television show in the US. (more...)
- August 21, 2016
He is expected to speak to NBC on Saturday night. The commission will determine if the swimmers will face any punishment. "Matt Lauer interviewed Ryan Lochte this morning", Bell tweeted Saturday morning. "I wasn't lying to a certain extent", he said. "I just can not imagine any of these sponsors re-upping, if they decide to stay with him". Lochte is one of the most successful swimmers in history, with 12 Olympic medals, and he once had his own reality television show in the US. (more...)
UTEP Alum Piller Ties for 11th at Olympics
- August 21, 2016
What it means: Park is 18 holes from winning the first gold medal awarded for women's golf since 1900. Piller shot 68 on a day the winds, by most accounts, blew steadily over 40 miles per hour, got worse through the afternoon and wreaked havoc on the scores. (more...)
- August 21, 2016
What it means: Park is 18 holes from winning the first gold medal awarded for women's golf since 1900. Piller shot 68 on a day the winds, by most accounts, blew steadily over 40 miles per hour, got worse through the afternoon and wreaked havoc on the scores. (more...)
Cabrera's homer lifts Reds to 5-4 win over Marlins
- August 21, 2016
Dan Straily continued his second-half surge as Cincinnati made it eight wins in 10 series since the All-Star break. "We've been firing on all cylinders", Straily said. An inability to win games when Fernandez is on the mound will make it impossible. "That set a tone for us to get ahead of one of baseball's better starters", Price said. (more...)
- August 21, 2016
Dan Straily continued his second-half surge as Cincinnati made it eight wins in 10 series since the All-Star break. "We've been firing on all cylinders", Straily said. An inability to win games when Fernandez is on the mound will make it impossible. "That set a tone for us to get ahead of one of baseball's better starters", Price said. (more...)
How gold medals and endorsements helped Michael Phelps build his net worth
- August 21, 2016
In another Olympics dominated by USA women, Maggie Steffens and company shined brightly. Jordan Burroughs, who won gold at the 2012 London Games, starts off his Olympics with a match against Augosto Midana of Guinea-Bissau. 18, 2016. The Womens Water polo team earned gold. In the field, 30-year-old long jumper Tianna Bartoletta delivered a personal best jump of 7.17 meters (23 feet, 6-1/4 inches) to capture gold in the women's long jump on August 17. (more...)
- August 21, 2016
In another Olympics dominated by USA women, Maggie Steffens and company shined brightly. Jordan Burroughs, who won gold at the 2012 London Games, starts off his Olympics with a match against Augosto Midana of Guinea-Bissau. 18, 2016. The Womens Water polo team earned gold. In the field, 30-year-old long jumper Tianna Bartoletta delivered a personal best jump of 7.17 meters (23 feet, 6-1/4 inches) to capture gold in the women's long jump on August 17. (more...)
United States rolls up its sleeves, tops Spain
- August 21, 2016
In a game that featured 41 total personal fouls, and six technical fouls, all called in the second quarter, both Spain and the US had to battle the whistle. Team USA started the week as the favorite, coming out of group play with an undefeated record and top seed. The Americans? They're right back where everyone thought they'd be. (more...)
- August 21, 2016
In a game that featured 41 total personal fouls, and six technical fouls, all called in the second quarter, both Spain and the US had to battle the whistle. Team USA started the week as the favorite, coming out of group play with an undefeated record and top seed. The Americans? They're right back where everyone thought they'd be. (more...)
Pakistan fined for slow over rate
- August 21, 2016
A series win would also mean England will hold all nine bilateral trophies against the remaining test playing nations. Pakistan win the first Test at Lord's by 75 runs. "We had belief throughout the series", Misbah said. "After being 2-1 down, losing the second Test badly and losing the third". Join us again for the limited overs stuff, which promises to be pretty damn good in its own right. (more...)
- August 21, 2016
A series win would also mean England will hold all nine bilateral trophies against the remaining test playing nations. Pakistan win the first Test at Lord's by 75 runs. "We had belief throughout the series", Misbah said. "After being 2-1 down, losing the second Test badly and losing the third". Join us again for the limited overs stuff, which promises to be pretty damn good in its own right. (more...)
Dorial Green-Beckham doesn't know why the Titans traded him
- August 21, 2016
In the second quarter of the Eagles' 17-0 preseason win over the Steelers, Agholor ran an in route on 3rd-and-12. Previously expected to sit out, Green-Beckham actually ended up getting some snaps in the second half, just two days after being traded to the Eagles. (more...)
- August 21, 2016
In the second quarter of the Eagles' 17-0 preseason win over the Steelers, Agholor ran an in route on 3rd-and-12. Previously expected to sit out, Green-Beckham actually ended up getting some snaps in the second half, just two days after being traded to the Eagles. (more...)
Historic medal in women's triathlon for Leeds athlete
- August 21, 2016
It was 30-year-old Holland who had more left in the tank in the final 100m and completed the podium, with American Jorgensen winning gold ahead of Spirig. "We came here to get a medal and we are walking away with one", Stanford , who lost out by just three seconds, said of her friend in yet another impressive display of sportsmanship in Rio. (more...)
- August 21, 2016
It was 30-year-old Holland who had more left in the tank in the final 100m and completed the podium, with American Jorgensen winning gold ahead of Spirig. "We came here to get a medal and we are walking away with one", Stanford , who lost out by just three seconds, said of her friend in yet another impressive display of sportsmanship in Rio. (more...)
United States thump Spain to win sixth straight basketball gold
- August 21, 2016
Spain stayed within striking distance for most of the game as Kevin Durant and Carmelo Anthony both struggled to score, but Klay Thompson was feeling it and Kyrie Irving had a strong performance. They did, and the gold medal game was just like the rest of this tournament, all about the U.S. Former NBA players Juan Carlos Navarro and Rudy Fernandez scored 9 points apiece for Team Spain . (more...)
- August 21, 2016
Spain stayed within striking distance for most of the game as Kevin Durant and Carmelo Anthony both struggled to score, but Klay Thompson was feeling it and Kyrie Irving had a strong performance. They did, and the gold medal game was just like the rest of this tournament, all about the U.S. Former NBA players Juan Carlos Navarro and Rudy Fernandez scored 9 points apiece for Team Spain . (more...)
Arsene Wenger to decide Arsenal future at the end of the season
- August 21, 2016
The Gunners have been hit by a spate of injuries at the heart of their backline during pre-season, with Per Mertesacker and Gabriel having been ruled out for the opening weeks of the coming campaign. "I have not seen anything different in him", the England global told Sky Sports . Arsene Wenger already needed to bring in another defender before Per Mertesacker's injury , and now that need has become even more acute. (more...)
- August 21, 2016
The Gunners have been hit by a spate of injuries at the heart of their backline during pre-season, with Per Mertesacker and Gabriel having been ruled out for the opening weeks of the coming campaign. "I have not seen anything different in him", the England global told Sky Sports . Arsene Wenger already needed to bring in another defender before Per Mertesacker's injury , and now that need has become even more acute. (more...)
Felix Anchors USA 4x400m Relay To Gold Medal In Rio
- August 21, 2016
Jamaica won silver at 3:20.34 and Great Britain took the bronze medal at 3:25.88. The win was impressive as the USA ran out of the first lane after almost being disqualified in the preliminaries for a dropped baton. Defending champions, the United States, won the women's Olympic 4×100 metres relay as Allyson Felix became the first woman to collect five gold medals in athletics. (more...)
- August 21, 2016
Jamaica won silver at 3:20.34 and Great Britain took the bronze medal at 3:25.88. The win was impressive as the USA ran out of the first lane after almost being disqualified in the preliminaries for a dropped baton. Defending champions, the United States, won the women's Olympic 4×100 metres relay as Allyson Felix became the first woman to collect five gold medals in athletics. (more...)
Zimmerman's return sparks Nationals to 11-9 win over Braves
- August 21, 2016
Roark will try to continue his dominance against the Braves this season and for his career on Friday night, with Teheran coming off a stint on the disabled list to start for Atlanta . The Braves dropped to 10-30 against the Nationals since June 21, 2014. Washington has gone 4-1 in Scherzer's last five starts and are even better when he has four days rest which is the case here as they aim to make a statement to the Cubs, Dodgers, and Giants that they are to be considered at the very least ... (more...)
- August 21, 2016
Roark will try to continue his dominance against the Braves this season and for his career on Friday night, with Teheran coming off a stint on the disabled list to start for Atlanta . The Braves dropped to 10-30 against the Nationals since June 21, 2014. Washington has gone 4-1 in Scherzer's last five starts and are even better when he has four days rest which is the case here as they aim to make a statement to the Cubs, Dodgers, and Giants that they are to be considered at the very least ... (more...)
Brazil defeats Germany in penalties, wins first Olympic soccer gold
- August 21, 2016
Brazil piled on the pressure in the final half hour of normal time as Gabriel Jesus turned Renato Augusto s risky cross just wide, substitute Felipe Anderson fluffed his lines and Neymar s effort from distance flew just off target. After 90 minutes, the two sides were almost even in shots, with Brazil having one more at 12-to-11. When the medal ceremony came, the players danced on the podium together. (more...)
- August 21, 2016
Brazil piled on the pressure in the final half hour of normal time as Gabriel Jesus turned Renato Augusto s risky cross just wide, substitute Felipe Anderson fluffed his lines and Neymar s effort from distance flew just off target. After 90 minutes, the two sides were almost even in shots, with Brazil having one more at 12-to-11. When the medal ceremony came, the players danced on the podium together. (more...)
Ryan Lochte Apologizes for Rio Robbery Story - Read Statement
- August 21, 2016
Ryan Lochte (USA) reacts after the Men's 200m Individual Medley Final in Rio de Janeiro , Brazil on August 8. Those guys would never be [detained] in Rio. Having paid, Blackmun said, they were permitted to leave. Rio police struggled to find evidence that supported Lochte's claims and produced video footage that suggested the swimmers had got into an argument at the petrol station and that one of the swimmers had vandalised a toilet door. (more...)
- August 21, 2016
Ryan Lochte (USA) reacts after the Men's 200m Individual Medley Final in Rio de Janeiro , Brazil on August 8. Those guys would never be [detained] in Rio. Having paid, Blackmun said, they were permitted to leave. Rio police struggled to find evidence that supported Lochte's claims and produced video footage that suggested the swimmers had got into an argument at the petrol station and that one of the swimmers had vandalised a toilet door. (more...)
Simone Biles nabs all-around gymnastics gold medal at Rio Olympics
- August 21, 2016
Raisman sat with Gabby Douglas and first-time Olympians Madison Kocian and Laurie Hernandez as Biles explained the premonition she felt before competing. In London, Raisman finished with the exact same overall score as Aliya Mustafina , but ultimately ranked fourth behind the Russian. She didn't have to be ideal, but she was close and the second her floor routine ended, she knew she had accomplished the one thing she had left to do in the Olympics. (more...)
- August 21, 2016
Raisman sat with Gabby Douglas and first-time Olympians Madison Kocian and Laurie Hernandez as Biles explained the premonition she felt before competing. In London, Raisman finished with the exact same overall score as Aliya Mustafina , but ultimately ranked fourth behind the Russian. She didn't have to be ideal, but she was close and the second her floor routine ended, she knew she had accomplished the one thing she had left to do in the Olympics. (more...)
Expensive Sh*t! Paul Pogba joins Manchester United for €105m
- August 21, 2016
Pogba, set to earn a reported £290,000-per-week at United, was also part of the France side who finished runners-up at Euro 2016. "I remember watching him for the first time and he was a very leggy individual", said the United legend and club ambassador. (more...)
- August 21, 2016
Pogba, set to earn a reported £290,000-per-week at United, was also part of the France side who finished runners-up at Euro 2016. "I remember watching him for the first time and he was a very leggy individual", said the United legend and club ambassador. (more...)
USA women bounce back, defend gold in 4x100
- August 21, 2016
He has the word records in all three events, although in a sign that age may be catching up with him, he failed to smash his own record in the 200m in Rio. Meanwhile, back in Brazil, a witness told the Globo network that the Americans were "terrified" by the situation and the International Olympic Committee said the athletes will face a disciplinary commission. (more...)
- August 21, 2016
He has the word records in all three events, although in a sign that age may be catching up with him, he failed to smash his own record in the 200m in Rio. Meanwhile, back in Brazil, a witness told the Globo network that the Americans were "terrified" by the situation and the International Olympic Committee said the athletes will face a disciplinary commission. (more...)
Donald Cerrone continues good form at welterweight to beat Rick Story
- August 21, 2016
Donald Cerrone's striking was varied and unsafe for the third consecutive fight since jumping to welterweight as he stopped Rick Story with strikes in the second round. Story has been in the UFC's welterweight division since 2009 and is now on three-fight win streak. More significantly, his May 29 unanimous decision over Tarec Saffiedine came after neck surgery sidelined Story for all of 2015. (more...)
- August 21, 2016
Donald Cerrone's striking was varied and unsafe for the third consecutive fight since jumping to welterweight as he stopped Rick Story with strikes in the second round. Story has been in the UFC's welterweight division since 2009 and is now on three-fight win streak. More significantly, his May 29 unanimous decision over Tarec Saffiedine came after neck surgery sidelined Story for all of 2015. (more...)
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