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Bowie earns gold in 4x100 relay for third medal
- August 22, 2016
Since the women's 4x400 made its Olympic debut at the 1972 Games, the USA women have a long history of standing on the podium. "Everybody did their jobs, and executed the way they were supposed to", said Gardner, the ex-Oregon Ducks sprinter who ran a scintillating third leg taking the baton from Felix to Bowie. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
Since the women's 4x400 made its Olympic debut at the 1972 Games, the USA women have a long history of standing on the podium. "Everybody did their jobs, and executed the way they were supposed to", said Gardner, the ex-Oregon Ducks sprinter who ran a scintillating third leg taking the baton from Felix to Bowie. (more...)
U.S. vs. Spain Rio 2016
- August 22, 2016
While the United States and Spain have struggled to reach their full potential at times on the Rio hardwood, Australia and Serbia have delivered much more than expected in also reaching the last four. Kevin Durant , the 2010 FIBA Basketball World Cup MVP, had 30 points and Chris Paul had a phase of play that helped the U.S. take control for good. It was the lowest-scoring game for the Americans in the Olympics since the 2004 semifinals, when they managed 81 in a loss to Argentina . (more...)
- August 22, 2016
While the United States and Spain have struggled to reach their full potential at times on the Rio hardwood, Australia and Serbia have delivered much more than expected in also reaching the last four. Kevin Durant , the 2010 FIBA Basketball World Cup MVP, had 30 points and Chris Paul had a phase of play that helped the U.S. take control for good. It was the lowest-scoring game for the Americans in the Olympics since the 2004 semifinals, when they managed 81 in a loss to Argentina . (more...)
US Men Waltz To Gold In Basketball
- August 22, 2016
US held Serbia to 31 percent shooting in the first half and Kevin Durant scored 24 of his game-high 30 points before the break. In addition to the gold medal, Krzyzewski's last game as National Team head coach resulted in the team's 76th consecutive win, a National Team record. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
US held Serbia to 31 percent shooting in the first half and Kevin Durant scored 24 of his game-high 30 points before the break. In addition to the gold medal, Krzyzewski's last game as National Team head coach resulted in the team's 76th consecutive win, a National Team record. (more...)
Resumption of Bristol race again delayed by rain
- August 22, 2016
Fans stand under the grandstand as severe weather delayed the start of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016 in Bristol, Tenn. A race official sits in a cart under an umbrella during a rain delay at a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016 in Bristol, Tenn. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
Fans stand under the grandstand as severe weather delayed the start of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016 in Bristol, Tenn. A race official sits in a cart under an umbrella during a rain delay at a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016 in Bristol, Tenn. (more...)
U.S. Women Are The Biggest Winners At The Rio Olympics
- August 22, 2016
One more honor awaits Simone Biles at the Rio Games . 19-year-old Biles entered the Rio Olympics already a gymnastics legend: four-time national all-around champion, three-time reigning world all-around champion, most decorated USA female gymnast ever with 14 total world championship medals, and first African-American gymnast to win the world all-around title. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
One more honor awaits Simone Biles at the Rio Games . 19-year-old Biles entered the Rio Olympics already a gymnastics legend: four-time national all-around champion, three-time reigning world all-around champion, most decorated USA female gymnast ever with 14 total world championship medals, and first African-American gymnast to win the world all-around title. (more...)
Struggling Brewers lose again to Cubs, 6-1
- August 22, 2016
Davies allowed a season-high seven earned runs and 10 hits in four innings. RED SOX 5, ORIOLES 3: Mookie Betts homered twice and drove in five runs, helping the resurgent Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-3 Tuesday night for their fifth straight victory. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
Davies allowed a season-high seven earned runs and 10 hits in four innings. RED SOX 5, ORIOLES 3: Mookie Betts homered twice and drove in five runs, helping the resurgent Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-3 Tuesday night for their fifth straight victory. (more...)
Burnley celebrating famous win over Liverpool
- August 22, 2016
Klopp said. "When we gave away the first goal they defended for their lives". Amount China Everbright, a state-backed financial giant, is reportedly prepared to pay to buy Liverpool. Burnley manager Dyche was dismissive of the statistic of possession and pointed out that, as his team proved emphatically against Liverpool , it often has little bearing on the result of a game. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
Klopp said. "When we gave away the first goal they defended for their lives". Amount China Everbright, a state-backed financial giant, is reportedly prepared to pay to buy Liverpool. Burnley manager Dyche was dismissive of the statistic of possession and pointed out that, as his team proved emphatically against Liverpool , it often has little bearing on the result of a game. (more...)
Phelps qualifies for 100 fly semis; 200 IM final, Lochte await
- August 22, 2016
That's the big thing on the schedule for Thursday night, although Rio will have more to offer. "Just recover. Especially with how old I am right now", said the 32-year-old four-time Olympian. The penny finally dropped when Phelps started celebrating upon finishing the race, at which point the sheepish Elliotte admitted his mistake. The clock is ticking down on Phelps, who races five more times before hanging up his suit at age 31. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
That's the big thing on the schedule for Thursday night, although Rio will have more to offer. "Just recover. Especially with how old I am right now", said the 32-year-old four-time Olympian. The penny finally dropped when Phelps started celebrating upon finishing the race, at which point the sheepish Elliotte admitted his mistake. The clock is ticking down on Phelps, who races five more times before hanging up his suit at age 31. (more...)
Russian Federation tops Hungary for Olympic bronze in women's water polo
- August 22, 2016
After a couple of failed attempts to add to the score by both sides, the teams retreated for halftime with the score standing at 8-5 to the U.S. By the time Krikorian and the USA staff hit the pool for a celebratory swim, the Americans possessed each of the major crowns in womens water polo, adding a second Olympic gold to their world championship, World Cup and World League Super Final titles. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
After a couple of failed attempts to add to the score by both sides, the teams retreated for halftime with the score standing at 8-5 to the U.S. By the time Krikorian and the USA staff hit the pool for a celebratory swim, the Americans possessed each of the major crowns in womens water polo, adding a second Olympic gold to their world championship, World Cup and World League Super Final titles. (more...)
Conor McGregor: Nate Diaz annoyed Irishman ran away during the fight
- August 22, 2016
First off, if Conor is out for an extended time with his shin/foot injury, then we should consider making Jose Aldo's interim featherweight title the real deal. One can not deny that McGregor was a better fighter this time around. Now he wants a third fight on his terms. McGregor walks away with the biggest UFC purse ever at $3 million, while Diaz gets $2 million. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
First off, if Conor is out for an extended time with his shin/foot injury, then we should consider making Jose Aldo's interim featherweight title the real deal. One can not deny that McGregor was a better fighter this time around. Now he wants a third fight on his terms. McGregor walks away with the biggest UFC purse ever at $3 million, while Diaz gets $2 million. (more...)
Mo Farah repeats as 5000 champion, Canada's Ahmed DQ'd
- August 22, 2016
Chelimo's medal is the first for the United States in the 5K since the Tokyo 1964 Olympic Games. Hassan Mead was 12th for the United States . They have not lost the event since 1992. "You can't replace this [holding up an Olympic gold ]". The Barcelona star swept home a brilliant free-kick and scored a trademark stutter-run penalty to win a shoot-out against Germany as the hosts headed towards Sunday's closing ceremony on a high. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
Chelimo's medal is the first for the United States in the 5K since the Tokyo 1964 Olympic Games. Hassan Mead was 12th for the United States . They have not lost the event since 1992. "You can't replace this [holding up an Olympic gold ]". The Barcelona star swept home a brilliant free-kick and scored a trademark stutter-run penalty to win a shoot-out against Germany as the hosts headed towards Sunday's closing ceremony on a high. (more...)
Yankees announce Rodriguez retirement
- August 22, 2016
Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner had reached out to Rodriguez on Wednesday about possibly retiring. "The last four weeks have not been any fun". "It's been very painful and embarrassing to sit on the bench". I love this game and I love this team, " a visibly emotional Rodriguez said at a news conference on Sunday. He had already seen the Yankees trade away Carlos Beltran , Aroldis Chapman , Ivan Nova and his closest friend Andrew Miller . (more...)
- August 22, 2016
Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner had reached out to Rodriguez on Wednesday about possibly retiring. "The last four weeks have not been any fun". "It's been very painful and embarrassing to sit on the bench". I love this game and I love this team, " a visibly emotional Rodriguez said at a news conference on Sunday. He had already seen the Yankees trade away Carlos Beltran , Aroldis Chapman , Ivan Nova and his closest friend Andrew Miller . (more...)
Stuani double earns Middlesbrough 2-1 win at Sunderland
- August 22, 2016
The Black Cats are without a point from two games after Sunday's 2-1 home defeat to derby rivals Middlesbrough, and Moyes pulled no punches as he assessed his injury-hit squad's prospects. Stuani was the star man for Karanka's side thanks to his two goals, and it was no surprise that he looked to get on the ball as much as possible against Love, who looks like a man that has yet to adapt to playing regular Premier League football. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
The Black Cats are without a point from two games after Sunday's 2-1 home defeat to derby rivals Middlesbrough, and Moyes pulled no punches as he assessed his injury-hit squad's prospects. Stuani was the star man for Karanka's side thanks to his two goals, and it was no surprise that he looked to get on the ball as much as possible against Love, who looks like a man that has yet to adapt to playing regular Premier League football. (more...)
US men's basketball team wins final Rio gold
- August 22, 2016
It was a fitting send-off for outgoing coach Mike Krzyzewski and a remarkable show of strength by a team without a clutch of stars in Brazil , among them LeBron James and Stephen Curry. As head coach of the U.S. National Team, Krzyzewski led the United States to five gold medals (three Olympics, two FIBA World Cups (formerly World Championship)) and one bronze (2006 FIBA World Cup). (more...)
- August 22, 2016
It was a fitting send-off for outgoing coach Mike Krzyzewski and a remarkable show of strength by a team without a clutch of stars in Brazil , among them LeBron James and Stephen Curry. As head coach of the U.S. National Team, Krzyzewski led the United States to five gold medals (three Olympics, two FIBA World Cups (formerly World Championship)) and one bronze (2006 FIBA World Cup). (more...)
Heyman: Yankees to call up Tyler Austin
- August 22, 2016
NY is 60-56 - matching a season-high at four games over.500 - and has won four straight for the second time since the All-Star break to remain on the periphery of the American League wild card race while Tampa Bay (46-69) continues to play out the string with five losses in its last six contests. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
NY is 60-56 - matching a season-high at four games over.500 - and has won four straight for the second time since the All-Star break to remain on the periphery of the American League wild card race while Tampa Bay (46-69) continues to play out the string with five losses in its last six contests. (more...)
National Basketball Association moves 2017 All-Star Game to New Orleans
- August 22, 2016
The 2018 All-Star Game will be played at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Those disappointments provided even more motivation for state and city officials to act decisively to lure the NBA All-Star Game after the league's decision to take it away from the initially designated host city. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
The 2018 All-Star Game will be played at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Those disappointments provided even more motivation for state and city officials to act decisively to lure the NBA All-Star Game after the league's decision to take it away from the initially designated host city. (more...)
Utley homers to back Urias in Dodgers' 4-0 win over Reds
- August 22, 2016
Utley homered twice Tuesday at Philadelphia, his former team. Dodgers: LHP Julio Urias (3-2) is scheduled to make his first start since August 8 in Sunday's third game of the four-game series. "So we're trying to start as many of these reliable starters that compete into the deeper innings, can survive a rough start and keep themselves in the game, because it also keeps our bullpen fresh". (more...)
- August 22, 2016
Utley homered twice Tuesday at Philadelphia, his former team. Dodgers: LHP Julio Urias (3-2) is scheduled to make his first start since August 8 in Sunday's third game of the four-game series. "So we're trying to start as many of these reliable starters that compete into the deeper innings, can survive a rough start and keep themselves in the game, because it also keeps our bullpen fresh". (more...)
MI athletes at the Rio Olympics: Today's schedule
- August 22, 2016
Men's 75kg Gold Medal, 2 p.m. Bob Costas and Al Michaels will anchor NBC's studio coverage beginning at 7 p.m. ET/PT with Rio Gold, a look back at the most memorable moments and performances of Rio 2016, including Michael Phelps, Usain Bolt, and the US women's gymnastics team. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
Men's 75kg Gold Medal, 2 p.m. Bob Costas and Al Michaels will anchor NBC's studio coverage beginning at 7 p.m. ET/PT with Rio Gold, a look back at the most memorable moments and performances of Rio 2016, including Michael Phelps, Usain Bolt, and the US women's gymnastics team. (more...)
Betts give Orioles fits as Red Sox pull out 5-3 victory
- August 22, 2016
The rookie allowed the two homers and five runs in 4 1/3 innings. What's more, Betts now has seven hits, five home runs and 13 RBIs in his last three games. Betts, who homered five times in two games on May 31 and June 1, hit a three-run home run in the fifth inning, and then the two-run shot in eighth. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
The rookie allowed the two homers and five runs in 4 1/3 innings. What's more, Betts now has seven hits, five home runs and 13 RBIs in his last three games. Betts, who homered five times in two games on May 31 and June 1, hit a three-run home run in the fifth inning, and then the two-run shot in eighth. (more...)
UFC 202: Conor McGregor Defeats Nate Diaz
- August 22, 2016
White says a fight at 145 should be next for McGregor, and we're not likely to see Diaz at the weight. In the first fight, which only lasted nine minutes and change, McGregor gave in to his exhaustion, surrendering the fight in the second round. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
White says a fight at 145 should be next for McGregor, and we're not likely to see Diaz at the weight. In the first fight, which only lasted nine minutes and change, McGregor gave in to his exhaustion, surrendering the fight in the second round. (more...)
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