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U.S. wins 1000th Olympic gold medal
- August 21, 2016
His 200-meter individual medley performance won him his 13th individual gold medal, beating a record set by ancient Olympian Leonidas of Rhodes, who had won the most Olympic individual medals of all time , taking twelve. "It's really special and the fact that I can do it with a relay is fantastic", she said after the US women beat Australia and Denmark. "It's incredible. (more...)
- August 21, 2016
His 200-meter individual medley performance won him his 13th individual gold medal, beating a record set by ancient Olympian Leonidas of Rhodes, who had won the most Olympic individual medals of all time , taking twelve. "It's really special and the fact that I can do it with a relay is fantastic", she said after the US women beat Australia and Denmark. "It's incredible. (more...)
USA women cruise to gold in 4x400 relay
- August 21, 2016
Felix made sure to grab the baton and deliver it to Gardner so they could finish the race, and the team immediately protested the result. "Honestly, I feel like it was just like a glorified practice". As is the case with so many relays the USA has run over the years, this was anything but routine. Gardner held her head in desperation as Felix went to pick up the baton and hand it over. (more...)
- August 21, 2016
Felix made sure to grab the baton and deliver it to Gardner so they could finish the race, and the team immediately protested the result. "Honestly, I feel like it was just like a glorified practice". As is the case with so many relays the USA has run over the years, this was anything but routine. Gardner held her head in desperation as Felix went to pick up the baton and hand it over. (more...)
Tomlin allows 2 homers as Indians lose 3-2 to Red Sox
- August 21, 2016
The Tribe will welcome the Boston Red Sox for a quick one game series to make up the game they were supposed to play on April seventh that was postponed due to weather. In five career starts versus Boston, Gallardo has recorded a 2-2 record and a 5.26 ERA. Selected by Cleveland with the fifth overall pick in the 2011 amateur draft, Pomeranz gave up Rajai Davis' leadoff homer in the fourth and RBI double in the eighth. (more...)
- August 21, 2016
The Tribe will welcome the Boston Red Sox for a quick one game series to make up the game they were supposed to play on April seventh that was postponed due to weather. In five career starts versus Boston, Gallardo has recorded a 2-2 record and a 5.26 ERA. Selected by Cleveland with the fifth overall pick in the 2011 amateur draft, Pomeranz gave up Rajai Davis' leadoff homer in the fourth and RBI double in the eighth. (more...)
US swimmer Lochte says he should have been more responsible in Rio
- August 21, 2016
Lochte says he wanted to wait to submit his Instagram apology until his teammates were allowed to come home, although after Conger and Bentz's alleged statements, loyalties seem to be circling the drain. Bentz, who arrived back in the U.S. on Friday, said that he did not lie to police about what happened, and insisted that no one vandalized a restroom at the gas station where the incident took place. (more...)
- August 21, 2016
Lochte says he wanted to wait to submit his Instagram apology until his teammates were allowed to come home, although after Conger and Bentz's alleged statements, loyalties seem to be circling the drain. Bentz, who arrived back in the U.S. on Friday, said that he did not lie to police about what happened, and insisted that no one vandalized a restroom at the gas station where the incident took place. (more...)
Packers steamroll Raiders, 20-12 sArtHead = "Packers steamroll Raiders, 20-12"
- August 21, 2016
Lacy finished the drive with a 1-yard touchdown leap, and his night was over after 14 snaps. McCarthy said it was a similar to the injury that Hundley just returned from, but is not quite as serious. All-Pro defensive end Khalil Mack had a big first half for the Raiders in pressuring the pocket. On the first possesion of the second quarter, Hundley completed a 31 yard pass to Davante Adams up the right sideline but just after the release, a Raider fell on Hundley's leg from behind, ... (more...)
- August 21, 2016
Lacy finished the drive with a 1-yard touchdown leap, and his night was over after 14 snaps. McCarthy said it was a similar to the injury that Hundley just returned from, but is not quite as serious. All-Pro defensive end Khalil Mack had a big first half for the Raiders in pressuring the pocket. On the first possesion of the second quarter, Hundley completed a 31 yard pass to Davante Adams up the right sideline but just after the release, a Raider fell on Hundley's leg from behind, ... (more...)
Manchester United's Marouane Fellaini in line for new deal
- August 21, 2016
When asked how he felt after playing the full game, Pogba replied " I feel very good " which is incredible after having trained so little before the game. "We have played two games and got six points and I think the outcome will be good". His first competitive victory came against Leicester City in the Community Shield, followed by a convincing 3-1 win over Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium. (more...)
- August 21, 2016
When asked how he felt after playing the full game, Pogba replied " I feel very good " which is incredible after having trained so little before the game. "We have played two games and got six points and I think the outcome will be good". His first competitive victory came against Leicester City in the Community Shield, followed by a convincing 3-1 win over Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium. (more...)
Neymar keeps cool to hand hosts first football gold
- August 21, 2016
Brazil , somehow, had never won a gold medal in Olympic men's soccer, and to do it on their home turf is special. However, he rounded on his critics after scoring not only Brazil's winning penalty, but also a brilliant free-kick in the gold medal match. (more...)
- August 21, 2016
Brazil , somehow, had never won a gold medal in Olympic men's soccer, and to do it on their home turf is special. However, he rounded on his critics after scoring not only Brazil's winning penalty, but also a brilliant free-kick in the gold medal match. (more...)
Abbey D'Agostino helps runner, but out of Olympics (torn ACL)
- August 21, 2016
I finished, and I had a lonely last four laps but she ran four and a half laps barely being able to run. "Then in a split second, there was a woman on the ground in front of me, I tripped on her, someone behind me tripped on me, and I was on the ground". (more...)
- August 21, 2016
I finished, and I had a lonely last four laps but she ran four and a half laps barely being able to run. "Then in a split second, there was a woman on the ground in front of me, I tripped on her, someone behind me tripped on me, and I was on the ground". (more...)
Hero's homecoming for Singapore Olympic star Schooling
- August 21, 2016
The American had to settle for silver with 51.14 seconds. It adds to the first Paralympics Gold medal won by Yip Pin Xiu in Bejing 2008. This was a faster time that the three swimmers which he left in second place, including Olympic favorite Michael Phelps, as well as Chad le Clos and László Cseh. (more...)
- August 21, 2016
The American had to settle for silver with 51.14 seconds. It adds to the first Paralympics Gold medal won by Yip Pin Xiu in Bejing 2008. This was a faster time that the three swimmers which he left in second place, including Olympic favorite Michael Phelps, as well as Chad le Clos and László Cseh. (more...)
Arsenal need to bounce back after disappointing MD1
- August 21, 2016
Speaking after the game Wenger said: "I will spend £300 million if the right player becomes available". "What I fight against is to think that the only way in football to deal, is to buy". "I'm like you, in life it is very hard to know". Wenger added that he was happy with the chances created against Leicester and is optimistic that they will converted into goals as the season progresses. (more...)
- August 21, 2016
Speaking after the game Wenger said: "I will spend £300 million if the right player becomes available". "What I fight against is to think that the only way in football to deal, is to buy". "I'm like you, in life it is very hard to know". Wenger added that he was happy with the chances created against Leicester and is optimistic that they will converted into goals as the season progresses. (more...)
Antonio Conte praises team spirit after Watford victory
- August 21, 2016
And with time running out Chelsea snatched all three points, Costa released by substitute Cesc Fabregas to leave Conte dancing with joy on the sidelines. I'm a very happy manager. "But in Italy we d say that we complicated our own lives". We played much better than last week - last week we played for 20 minutes how I wanted. (more...)
- August 21, 2016
And with time running out Chelsea snatched all three points, Costa released by substitute Cesc Fabregas to leave Conte dancing with joy on the sidelines. I'm a very happy manager. "But in Italy we d say that we complicated our own lives". We played much better than last week - last week we played for 20 minutes how I wanted. (more...)
Gunners out to shoot down premiers
- August 21, 2016
Overall we still lack a little bit in our decision making and in the final ball but that will come. With a perceived struggle to bring in fresh faces, former Arsenal favourite Thierry Henry believes the club are no longer a preferred destination in the Premier League. (more...)
- August 21, 2016
Overall we still lack a little bit in our decision making and in the final ball but that will come. With a perceived struggle to bring in fresh faces, former Arsenal favourite Thierry Henry believes the club are no longer a preferred destination in the Premier League. (more...)
Judge to ex-NFL star: can't ignore damage
- August 21, 2016
Sharper's family left the courtroom without speaking to reporters. "I would like to apologize a thousand times . They didn't deserve anything being a part of my heinous decisions ", he said, according to the Associated Press. The revised plea agreement allowed Milazzo to consider allegations made by 16 purported victims of Sharper's sexual violence, some of which did not result in formal charges. (more...)
- August 21, 2016
Sharper's family left the courtroom without speaking to reporters. "I would like to apologize a thousand times . They didn't deserve anything being a part of my heinous decisions ", he said, according to the Associated Press. The revised plea agreement allowed Milazzo to consider allegations made by 16 purported victims of Sharper's sexual violence, some of which did not result in formal charges. (more...)
Champions' title defence hits a snag
- August 21, 2016
Representatives of a Chinese consortium were present as Adama Diomande's overhead kick and Robert Snodgrass' first-time drive downed the Foxes, and Phelan thinks there may be more good news for Tigers fans on the way. "We fought but not as a team and they defended very well and they tried to play counter-attack and played well", he said. Lloris limped off with a hamstring injury in the 36th minute and his replacement Michel Vorm kept the visitors afloat with a fine save on the stroke of ... (more...)
- August 21, 2016
Representatives of a Chinese consortium were present as Adama Diomande's overhead kick and Robert Snodgrass' first-time drive downed the Foxes, and Phelan thinks there may be more good news for Tigers fans on the way. "We fought but not as a team and they defended very well and they tried to play counter-attack and played well", he said. Lloris limped off with a hamstring injury in the 36th minute and his replacement Michel Vorm kept the visitors afloat with a fine save on the stroke of ... (more...)
Olympics: Park takes the lead with Ko charging quickly
- August 21, 2016
Teen golfer Aditi Ashok fired a flawless three-under 68 to lie tied seventh after the opening round of the women's golf competition at the Rio Olympics, here on Wednesday. Most recently, she was a member of the US team that won the International Crown last month, and just two weeks ago, on August 6, she married Gerrod Chadwell, the women's golf coach at the University of Houston. (more...)
- August 21, 2016
Teen golfer Aditi Ashok fired a flawless three-under 68 to lie tied seventh after the opening round of the women's golf competition at the Rio Olympics, here on Wednesday. Most recently, she was a member of the US team that won the International Crown last month, and just two weeks ago, on August 6, she married Gerrod Chadwell, the women's golf coach at the University of Houston. (more...)
Kennedy pitches Royals past Tigers 3-1; Cabrera hurt
- August 21, 2016
Sanchez, who struck out eight, departed after the seventh.Greene (2-3) allowed three runs in his lone inning as the Tigers lost for the eighth time in 10 games.Detroit left fielder Tyler Collins came out after the seventh inning with a right knee contusion. (more...)
- August 21, 2016
Sanchez, who struck out eight, departed after the seventh.Greene (2-3) allowed three runs in his lone inning as the Tigers lost for the eighth time in 10 games.Detroit left fielder Tyler Collins came out after the seventh inning with a right knee contusion. (more...)
Pakistan bounce back to beat England at Oval, level series 2-2
- August 21, 2016
They followed it up here with a crushing 10-wicket win sealed with a towering six from Azhar Ali that saw the tourists cruise to their target of 40 inside 13 overs. 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 21, 2016
They followed it up here with a crushing 10-wicket win sealed with a towering six from Azhar Ali that saw the tourists cruise to their target of 40 inside 13 overs. 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...)
Team Britain athlete involved in theft incident in Rio
- August 21, 2016
The Fastest Man Alive will compete in the 4x100 meter final late Friday. Her main rival, two-time Olympic champion Yelena Isinbayeva, is one of 67 Russian track and field athletes who were barred from the Rio Games by the IAAF following allegations of state-sponsored doping in Russia. (more...)
- August 21, 2016
The Fastest Man Alive will compete in the 4x100 meter final late Friday. Her main rival, two-time Olympic champion Yelena Isinbayeva, is one of 67 Russian track and field athletes who were barred from the Rio Games by the IAAF following allegations of state-sponsored doping in Russia. (more...)
UFC President Dana White: Lawsuit in works after wild UFC 202 presser
- August 21, 2016
The judges scored it 48-47, 47-47, 48-47. "Surprise surprise mother f***** the King is back", McGregor said after the fight. "Surprise, surprise! The king is back!" McGregor said he wasn't down to face Alvarez, calling him a "bum" on The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani on Monday. (more...)
- August 21, 2016
The judges scored it 48-47, 47-47, 48-47. "Surprise surprise mother f***** the King is back", McGregor said after the fight. "Surprise, surprise! The king is back!" McGregor said he wasn't down to face Alvarez, calling him a "bum" on The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani on Monday. (more...)
Usain Bolt completes first "Triple-Triple" in Olympic history
- August 21, 2016
For Bolt, it was a particular pleasure to sign off with former world record holder Asafa Powell, his training partner Yohan Blake and Nickel Ashmeade as part of a team representing their country. "It was a nightmare", said Gatlin, who, along with his teammates, found out about the DQ while parading the USA flag around the track. The Americans won their first seven games by an average of almost 40 points and are scoring 102.3 points a contest. (more...)
- August 21, 2016
For Bolt, it was a particular pleasure to sign off with former world record holder Asafa Powell, his training partner Yohan Blake and Nickel Ashmeade as part of a team representing their country. "It was a nightmare", said Gatlin, who, along with his teammates, found out about the DQ while parading the USA flag around the track. The Americans won their first seven games by an average of almost 40 points and are scoring 102.3 points a contest. (more...)
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