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Team USA Takes Rio Olympics Medal Race With Ease
- August 22, 2016
Brazil breathed a collective sigh of relief at having pulled off South America's first Games. The closing ceremony will star Norwegian electronic musician Kygo, who spent a large part of his childhood in Brazil. Last on the agenda: dance party! On a sodden final day, Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge, 31, shone with his seventh win in eight marathons, timing 2hr 8min 44sec to win by more than a minute. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
Brazil breathed a collective sigh of relief at having pulled off South America's first Games. The closing ceremony will star Norwegian electronic musician Kygo, who spent a large part of his childhood in Brazil. Last on the agenda: dance party! On a sodden final day, Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge, 31, shone with his seventh win in eight marathons, timing 2hr 8min 44sec to win by more than a minute. (more...)
How much an Olympic gold medal actually costs
- August 22, 2016
Gymnast Max Whitlock won two golds, after becoming the first British man to ever win an Olympic medal on the floor. The women's competition has been dominated by the United States, who claimed the team title, and American Simone Biles who won a record-equalling fourth gold on Tuesday. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
Gymnast Max Whitlock won two golds, after becoming the first British man to ever win an Olympic medal on the floor. The women's competition has been dominated by the United States, who claimed the team title, and American Simone Biles who won a record-equalling fourth gold on Tuesday. (more...)
Cuban star Gurriel singles in big league debut for Astros
- August 22, 2016
Chris Davis continued his homer parade with his fifth blast in his last four games, but is just 2-for-9 versus Sunday starter Dallas Keuchel.TV: 1:35 p.m. "He's not going to do anything to hurt the club", Showalter said. "I was a little bit nervous. Excited is probably a better word", Gurriel said through a translator. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
Chris Davis continued his homer parade with his fifth blast in his last four games, but is just 2-for-9 versus Sunday starter Dallas Keuchel.TV: 1:35 p.m. "He's not going to do anything to hurt the club", Showalter said. "I was a little bit nervous. Excited is probably a better word", Gurriel said through a translator. (more...)
Emotional Carmelo Anthony preaches unity amid gold glow
- August 22, 2016
Just as he did four years ago in the final at London 2012, National Basketball Association superstar Kevin Durant led the charge with a game-high 30 points as the Americans seized control in the second quarter to repeat their victory over the Serbs in the 2014 World Cup final and make it 51 wins on the bounce. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
Just as he did four years ago in the final at London 2012, National Basketball Association superstar Kevin Durant led the charge with a game-high 30 points as the Americans seized control in the second quarter to repeat their victory over the Serbs in the 2014 World Cup final and make it 51 wins on the bounce. (more...)
Simone Biles Floor Routine at the Individual All-Around Finals in Rio
- August 22, 2016
Four years ago, Aliya Mustafina took Olympic All-around bronze, a tremendous achievement for the 2010 World champion considering that she was returning from a knee injury sustained 16 months before the London Games. Meanwhile, Raisman quietly and characteristically did some of her best work with a quiet focus. "She told me she will take a year off and go to the college and we talked about the importance of education even beside the big stardom and all of that". (more...)
- August 22, 2016
Four years ago, Aliya Mustafina took Olympic All-around bronze, a tremendous achievement for the 2010 World champion considering that she was returning from a knee injury sustained 16 months before the London Games. Meanwhile, Raisman quietly and characteristically did some of her best work with a quiet focus. "She told me she will take a year off and go to the college and we talked about the importance of education even beside the big stardom and all of that". (more...)
Rio 2016: Hinch in dreamland after winning hockey gold for GB
- August 22, 2016
I thought "yes, we're making hard work of it, but we're toughing it out". "If you are planning on going out after dark and have no way of returning other than via taxi, do not go out". However, a dogged performance in normal time saw Britain's girls draw 3-3 to take the game to a penalty shootout. Some lovely link up play between Danson and Richardson-Walsh freed the latter who was brought down by a combination of Sally Rutherford and Kayla Whitelock . (more...)
- August 22, 2016
I thought "yes, we're making hard work of it, but we're toughing it out". "If you are planning on going out after dark and have no way of returning other than via taxi, do not go out". However, a dogged performance in normal time saw Britain's girls draw 3-3 to take the game to a penalty shootout. Some lovely link up play between Danson and Richardson-Walsh freed the latter who was brought down by a combination of Sally Rutherford and Kayla Whitelock . (more...)
Klay Thompson's 30 powers US past France
- August 22, 2016
Thompson finally had the three-point shooting eruption that everyone was expecting and reminded everyone that he was one of the Americans' best players at the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup. France started out relatively strong, dropping 24 in the first quarter despite the Americans looking far more interested defensively than they have in recent games, a fleeting state. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
Thompson finally had the three-point shooting eruption that everyone was expecting and reminded everyone that he was one of the Americans' best players at the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup. France started out relatively strong, dropping 24 in the first quarter despite the Americans looking far more interested defensively than they have in recent games, a fleeting state. (more...)
U.S. men reclaim the gold medal in 4x400 relay
- August 22, 2016
The competition came hours after Russian two-time Olympic champion Yelena Isinbayeva, who was barred from competing, announced her retirement and said whoever won would not have earned "a proper gold medal" due to her absence. star Jackie Joyner-Kersee, who has a total of seven medals. Watch the race live at 5:30 a.m. Arman Hall, Tony McQuay, Gil Roberts and Merritt returned the Olympic title to American hands. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
The competition came hours after Russian two-time Olympic champion Yelena Isinbayeva, who was barred from competing, announced her retirement and said whoever won would not have earned "a proper gold medal" due to her absence. star Jackie Joyner-Kersee, who has a total of seven medals. Watch the race live at 5:30 a.m. Arman Hall, Tony McQuay, Gil Roberts and Merritt returned the Olympic title to American hands. (more...)
Rio 2016: Brazil win beach volleyball gold
- August 22, 2016
The only blemish on Team Ludwig/Walkenhorst's Copacabana chronicle was a 21-18 second set setback to Laura Giombini and Marta Menegatti of Italy in a "meaningless" Pool D match won by the Germans 2-1 (21-18, 18-21, 15-9) in 51 minutes. "Today we tried everything but they were better", Nicolai said. Others covered their heads with the ever-present green and yellow flags but still managed to sing and samba the reigning world champions to victory. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
The only blemish on Team Ludwig/Walkenhorst's Copacabana chronicle was a 21-18 second set setback to Laura Giombini and Marta Menegatti of Italy in a "meaningless" Pool D match won by the Germans 2-1 (21-18, 18-21, 15-9) in 51 minutes. "Today we tried everything but they were better", Nicolai said. Others covered their heads with the ever-present green and yellow flags but still managed to sing and samba the reigning world champions to victory. (more...)
Carmelo Anthony after gold medal win: 'I know this is the end.'
- August 22, 2016
I've seen the losing side and I've seen what it feels like to win three gold medals. But after a Stefan Birčević free throw gave the Serbians a 14-11 lead, Team USA used a 22-6 run capped by a Durant steal and breakaway dunk to extend a 13-point advantage, prompting Đorđević to call timeout. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
I've seen the losing side and I've seen what it feels like to win three gold medals. But after a Stefan Birčević free throw gave the Serbians a 14-11 lead, Team USA used a 22-6 run capped by a Durant steal and breakaway dunk to extend a 13-point advantage, prompting Đorđević to call timeout. (more...)
Rio Olympics: Biles voted Team USA's Closing Ceremony flag bearer
- August 22, 2016
The Rio Olympics this year have made Simone Biles into a household name. Biles received her first gold medal of the Olympics when the United States' women's gymnastics team, who have dubbed themselves the "Final Five," placed first in the team event. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
The Rio Olympics this year have made Simone Biles into a household name. Biles received her first gold medal of the Olympics when the United States' women's gymnastics team, who have dubbed themselves the "Final Five," placed first in the team event. (more...)
Why winning gold at Olympics is very expensive
- August 22, 2016
Michael Phelps' net worth is estimated to be around $55 million, making him one of the richest athletes at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro . Trott's fiance Jason Kenny won men's keirin which was restarted twice. China isn't exactly having its best Olympics this year in Rio, with its lack of medals in gymnastics a particularly conspicuous underperformance. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
Michael Phelps' net worth is estimated to be around $55 million, making him one of the richest athletes at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro . Trott's fiance Jason Kenny won men's keirin which was restarted twice. China isn't exactly having its best Olympics this year in Rio, with its lack of medals in gymnastics a particularly conspicuous underperformance. (more...)
Basketball: Coach K gets flawless send-off with Serbia rout
- August 22, 2016
And middleweight Claressa Shields became the first American boxer of either gender to win two Olympic boxing gold medals. The Americans will play Spain on Saturday in search of a sixth consecutive gold. "She'll wake up tomorrow morning and tell us how she feels and we'll go with that, " he said. "A great team, with big names and I can just say that we are going to go on the court and try to play our game and we will see if it's going to be enough for a win". (more...)
- August 22, 2016
And middleweight Claressa Shields became the first American boxer of either gender to win two Olympic boxing gold medals. The Americans will play Spain on Saturday in search of a sixth consecutive gold. "She'll wake up tomorrow morning and tell us how she feels and we'll go with that, " he said. "A great team, with big names and I can just say that we are going to go on the court and try to play our game and we will see if it's going to be enough for a win". (more...)
Ranieri accepts Leicester penalty calls
- August 22, 2016
They still have their incredible Jamie Vardy and Riyad Mahrez - so in theory, this team could pick it up just where they left it. Musa's introduction sparked the Leicester attack into life and he was unlucky not to win a penalty when he was brought down by Bellerin in the Arsenal box. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
They still have their incredible Jamie Vardy and Riyad Mahrez - so in theory, this team could pick it up just where they left it. Musa's introduction sparked the Leicester attack into life and he was unlucky not to win a penalty when he was brought down by Bellerin in the Arsenal box. (more...)
San Francisco Giants: Crawford Has Historic 7-hit Game
- August 22, 2016
San Francisco Giants' Brandon Crawford watches the ball as he hits a triple during the 13th inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Monday, Aug. Gordon didn t start to run until he saw Johnny Cueto s pitch skip in the dirt. Minnesota's Tyler Duffey pitched six effective innings to guide the Twins past Houston 3-1. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
San Francisco Giants' Brandon Crawford watches the ball as he hits a triple during the 13th inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Monday, Aug. Gordon didn t start to run until he saw Johnny Cueto s pitch skip in the dirt. Minnesota's Tyler Duffey pitched six effective innings to guide the Twins past Houston 3-1. (more...)
Team GB Athlete 'Robbed At Gunpoint' At Rio Olympics
- August 22, 2016
Great Britain coach Danny Kerry said: "That makes us the most successful GB women's team ever at an Olympics". The team won a nail-biting victory in a penalty shoot-out against reigning champions Netherlands after full-time ended 3-3. "We've had a bit of luck this tournament, we've also generated our own luck and played well". "I do enjoy shootouts", said Hinch, who took confidence from her shootout performance for England in last year's European Championship final against the same ... (more...)
- August 22, 2016
Great Britain coach Danny Kerry said: "That makes us the most successful GB women's team ever at an Olympics". The team won a nail-biting victory in a penalty shoot-out against reigning champions Netherlands after full-time ended 3-3. "We've had a bit of luck this tournament, we've also generated our own luck and played well". "I do enjoy shootouts", said Hinch, who took confidence from her shootout performance for England in last year's European Championship final against the same ... (more...)
Rio Olympics 2016: Dramatic dive wins 400m final
- August 22, 2016
She won the silver medal, making it her seventh Olympic medal overall. Neck-and-neck with two steps to go, Miller tumbled across the line to win by.07 seconds. I heard my mom screaming. "I'm just going to try and get through this Olympics first". Nothing in the rules dictates that you need to be upright while crossing the finish line. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
She won the silver medal, making it her seventh Olympic medal overall. Neck-and-neck with two steps to go, Miller tumbled across the line to win by.07 seconds. I heard my mom screaming. "I'm just going to try and get through this Olympics first". Nothing in the rules dictates that you need to be upright while crossing the finish line. (more...)
Brazil takes gold in men's soccer
- August 22, 2016
Brazil have scored 12 goals in their past three matches with Neymar , who bore the brunt of the criticism for those poor early performances, contributing three goals and two assists. The Brazilians now face Germany for gold in a rematch of the 2014 World Cup semi-final. But after defeating Denmark 4-0 in the final group game, Brazil has been on fire with Neymar leading the way. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
Brazil have scored 12 goals in their past three matches with Neymar , who bore the brunt of the criticism for those poor early performances, contributing three goals and two assists. The Brazilians now face Germany for gold in a rematch of the 2014 World Cup semi-final. But after defeating Denmark 4-0 in the final group game, Brazil has been on fire with Neymar leading the way. (more...)
Olympics: Spain's Marin screeches to badminton gold
- August 22, 2016
The Indian saved one when her rival hit long but she failed to negotiate a return off the next as Marin screamed her heart out and sprawled on the court. "Very well fought. Your accomplishment at #Rio2016 is historic & will be remembered for years", the Prime Minister tweeted. Information and Broadcasting Minister M Venkaiah Naidu and Olympic Silver Medalist and Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Col. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
The Indian saved one when her rival hit long but she failed to negotiate a return off the next as Marin screamed her heart out and sprawled on the court. "Very well fought. Your accomplishment at #Rio2016 is historic & will be remembered for years", the Prime Minister tweeted. Information and Broadcasting Minister M Venkaiah Naidu and Olympic Silver Medalist and Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Col. (more...)
49ers aiming to have Colin Kaepernick ready for third preseason game
- August 22, 2016
Kaepernick put on a uniform on Wednesday for the first time in a week and threw a few short passes. But Gabbert hasn't exactly taken the job and made it his, either. He hasn't thrown a lot in the offseason because of the injuries he was overcoming, the rehab he was under and the protocols he was faced with in rehab. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
Kaepernick put on a uniform on Wednesday for the first time in a week and threw a few short passes. But Gabbert hasn't exactly taken the job and made it his, either. He hasn't thrown a lot in the offseason because of the injuries he was overcoming, the rehab he was under and the protocols he was faced with in rehab. (more...)
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