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Justin Rose captures golf's first gold medal in 112 years
- August 25, 2016
Leo had previously won a medal at a football camp and told Rose, "Daddy, I've got my medal, now you go get yours". Numerous 60 competitors in the field had revealed as the week went on just how much the idea of standing on the top step of the podium with their country's national anthem playing in the background had started to appeal to them, and that was clear from the winner's reaction. (more...)
- August 25, 2016
Leo had previously won a medal at a football camp and told Rose, "Daddy, I've got my medal, now you go get yours". Numerous 60 competitors in the field had revealed as the week went on just how much the idea of standing on the top step of the podium with their country's national anthem playing in the background had started to appeal to them, and that was clear from the winner's reaction. (more...)
Rio 2016: US dominates Serbia in men's basksetball to win gold medal
- August 25, 2016
For the sixth Olympics running, the United States women's basketball team is golden at the Olympics. "We came here and won in spite of what people were saying about this group being less talented, not blowing teams out, not putting teams away", forward Paul George said . (more...)
- August 25, 2016
For the sixth Olympics running, the United States women's basketball team is golden at the Olympics. "We came here and won in spite of what people were saying about this group being less talented, not blowing teams out, not putting teams away", forward Paul George said . (more...)
Brazilian police interrogate top Irish Olympic executives
- August 25, 2016
A solicitor for the 71-year-old confirmed he will not appear in court until the end of the week. Former Olympic Council of Ireland (OCI) president Patrick Hickey was arrested in connection with the alleged illegal sales on Wednesday . This is despite a ban on THG handling tickets for the Rio Games put in place by the Rio authorities. A retired Irish judge is to be appointed to lead the inquiry. (more...)
- August 25, 2016
A solicitor for the 71-year-old confirmed he will not appear in court until the end of the week. Former Olympic Council of Ireland (OCI) president Patrick Hickey was arrested in connection with the alleged illegal sales on Wednesday . This is despite a ban on THG handling tickets for the Rio Games put in place by the Rio authorities. A retired Irish judge is to be appointed to lead the inquiry. (more...)
Simone Biles Will Carry Team USA's Flag For Closing Ceremonies in Rio
- August 25, 2016
And while Simone Manuel made history as the first African-American woman to win an individual gold for swimming, NBC didn't air her medal ceremony until the middle of the night in the US, after it happened. He closed out his Olympic career with five Gold medals in six events, and cemented his status as the greatest American Olympian of all time. After Biles completed competition on Tuesday, she met Efron, her celebrity crush, whom NBC asked to come to Rio to meet her. (more...)
- August 25, 2016
And while Simone Manuel made history as the first African-American woman to win an individual gold for swimming, NBC didn't air her medal ceremony until the middle of the night in the US, after it happened. He closed out his Olympic career with five Gold medals in six events, and cemented his status as the greatest American Olympian of all time. After Biles completed competition on Tuesday, she met Efron, her celebrity crush, whom NBC asked to come to Rio to meet her. (more...)
Paxton Lynch seeing better Broncos starting shot as Mark Sanchez slips
- August 25, 2016
Sanchez started the first preseason game, but Siemian started the second contest. Do the defending Super Bowl champions want to roll with a second-year quarterback with, essentially, no experience? He was 10-of-13 for 99 yards with a touchdown and an interception for the game. (more...)
- August 25, 2016
Sanchez started the first preseason game, but Siemian started the second contest. Do the defending Super Bowl champions want to roll with a second-year quarterback with, essentially, no experience? He was 10-of-13 for 99 yards with a touchdown and an interception for the game. (more...)
United kids learning from Zlatan
- August 25, 2016
For Ibrahimovic individually, he's aging like a fine wine. Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has admitted he'd be keen to extend his stay at United, but it all depends on how well he performs in the next couple of seasons. "So when September arrives, when cup talk arrives and the Europa League arrives, we have the people to play and to try to be competitive in every competition". (more...)
- August 25, 2016
For Ibrahimovic individually, he's aging like a fine wine. Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has admitted he'd be keen to extend his stay at United, but it all depends on how well he performs in the next couple of seasons. "So when September arrives, when cup talk arrives and the Europa League arrives, we have the people to play and to try to be competitive in every competition". (more...)
Rory McIlroy, Niall Horan Hang Out with Conor McGregor After UFC 202
- August 25, 2016
Saturday night's five-rounder between Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz was nothing short of epic; a gruelling affair in which both combatants felt the full force of the abilities of their opponent multiple times. Diaz III. When the dust had settled on his victory, McGregor then revealed he would relish the chance to fight in Ireland. He knocked out "interim" featherweight champion Jose Aldo of Brazil in 13 seconds in December, and said he wasn't overly impressed by Aldo's July unanimous ... (more...)
- August 25, 2016
Saturday night's five-rounder between Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz was nothing short of epic; a gruelling affair in which both combatants felt the full force of the abilities of their opponent multiple times. Diaz III. When the dust had settled on his victory, McGregor then revealed he would relish the chance to fight in Ireland. He knocked out "interim" featherweight champion Jose Aldo of Brazil in 13 seconds in December, and said he wasn't overly impressed by Aldo's July unanimous ... (more...)
Blue Jays activate OF Pillar, option RHP Tepera
- August 25, 2016
The Angels have always been out of postseason contention but infielder Cliff Pennington, who played part of last season with the Blue Jays when they won the Al East, said returning to Rogers Centre brings back good memories. They lost two of three to the Indians in Cleveland with each game decided by one run. Deolis Guerra, J.C. Ramirez and Fernando Salas did the job from the bullpen on Sunday in a 2-0 victory over the New York Yankees. (more...)
- August 25, 2016
The Angels have always been out of postseason contention but infielder Cliff Pennington, who played part of last season with the Blue Jays when they won the Al East, said returning to Rogers Centre brings back good memories. They lost two of three to the Indians in Cleveland with each game decided by one run. Deolis Guerra, J.C. Ramirez and Fernando Salas did the job from the bullpen on Sunday in a 2-0 victory over the New York Yankees. (more...)
Pakistan close on victory as Moeen falls
- August 25, 2016
For Trevor Bayliss, England's Australian coach, the honeymoon period is most definitely over after a defeat in this final Investec Test that saw Pakistan deservedly draw the series 2-2. On Monday the Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq followed him into the umpire's bad books by being fined 20% of his match fee for his team's slow over rate at The Oval, that coming after Stuart Broad was fined during £2,000 for an unwelcome tweet about Hales's dismissal. (more...)
- August 25, 2016
For Trevor Bayliss, England's Australian coach, the honeymoon period is most definitely over after a defeat in this final Investec Test that saw Pakistan deservedly draw the series 2-2. On Monday the Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq followed him into the umpire's bad books by being fined 20% of his match fee for his team's slow over rate at The Oval, that coming after Stuart Broad was fined during £2,000 for an unwelcome tweet about Hales's dismissal. (more...)
I am the greatest: Bolt
- August 25, 2016
Bolt took a couple throws of the javelin, the last one going about 50 metres. "I told the guys [relay team], "don't give me too much work to do, make it easy", Bolt said . Nine gold medals in 3 events, at three consecutive Olympic Games. A school cricket coach urged him to try track and field and his talent gradually grew, though as in his races his progression was not always fast out of the blocks. (more...)
- August 25, 2016
Bolt took a couple throws of the javelin, the last one going about 50 metres. "I told the guys [relay team], "don't give me too much work to do, make it easy", Bolt said . Nine gold medals in 3 events, at three consecutive Olympic Games. A school cricket coach urged him to try track and field and his talent gradually grew, though as in his races his progression was not always fast out of the blocks. (more...)
Usain Bolt wins ninth Olympic gold
- August 25, 2016
He will depart that stage never having tasted defeat in a final, his nine gold medals a joint record in athletics with Finnish distance runner Paavo Nurmi and American sprinter and long jumper Carl Lewis. I had no work to do but to just run to the line. Well, he wouldn't say what events he ran, but this 2010 story from the Janesville (Wisconsin) Gazette said Caldwell was a sprinter at Beloit Memorial High School and once finished third in the Wisconsin state track meet in the 400 meters. (more...)
- August 25, 2016
He will depart that stage never having tasted defeat in a final, his nine gold medals a joint record in athletics with Finnish distance runner Paavo Nurmi and American sprinter and long jumper Carl Lewis. I had no work to do but to just run to the line. Well, he wouldn't say what events he ran, but this 2010 story from the Janesville (Wisconsin) Gazette said Caldwell was a sprinter at Beloit Memorial High School and once finished third in the Wisconsin state track meet in the 400 meters. (more...)
Pakistan forces seal MQM party headquarters after TV station attack
- August 25, 2016
Supporters of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) rushed to the office of ARY News on Monday shortly after their leader Altaf Hussain, who lives in exile in London, had in a telephone address sharply criticised the Pakistani media for failing to report on his workers' recent hunger strikes. (more...)
- August 25, 2016
Supporters of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) rushed to the office of ARY News on Monday shortly after their leader Altaf Hussain, who lives in exile in London, had in a telephone address sharply criticised the Pakistani media for failing to report on his workers' recent hunger strikes. (more...)
Terror Strikes At American University Of Afghanistan
- August 25, 2016
Casualty figures are likely to rise as security forces slowly work their way through the darkened campus where the electricity has been shut off. Foreign staff and dozens of pupils remain trapped in the compound. "An attack on a university is an attack on the future of Afghanistan". No group has taken credit for the attack, which came less than three weeks after Australian and American faculty members were kidnapped by men dressed in Afghan National Police uniforms. (more...)
- August 25, 2016
Casualty figures are likely to rise as security forces slowly work their way through the darkened campus where the electricity has been shut off. Foreign staff and dozens of pupils remain trapped in the compound. "An attack on a university is an attack on the future of Afghanistan". No group has taken credit for the attack, which came less than three weeks after Australian and American faculty members were kidnapped by men dressed in Afghan National Police uniforms. (more...)
Rodgers says he doesn't need preseason action (AUDIO)
- August 25, 2016
At least for a little bit of practice. Jordy Nelson took part in 1-on-1 drills for the first time in training camp. His goal is simple in his long-awaited comeback: Be ready to play this year's season opener on the road against the Jacksonville Jaguars on September 11. (more...)
- August 25, 2016
At least for a little bit of practice. Jordy Nelson took part in 1-on-1 drills for the first time in training camp. His goal is simple in his long-awaited comeback: Be ready to play this year's season opener on the road against the Jacksonville Jaguars on September 11. (more...)
Broncos To Start Trevor Siemian At Quarterback In 3rd Preseason Game
- August 25, 2016
Siemian jammed his shoulder while trying to make a diving tackle on San Francisco safety Eric Reid during the interception return. The Niners are still without Colin Kaepernick because of an ailing arm. Sanchez could also play the back-up or third QB role. Rookie first-round pick Paxton Lynch also is in the mix, though the bulk of his work has been with the third team. (more...)
- August 25, 2016
Siemian jammed his shoulder while trying to make a diving tackle on San Francisco safety Eric Reid during the interception return. The Niners are still without Colin Kaepernick because of an ailing arm. Sanchez could also play the back-up or third QB role. Rookie first-round pick Paxton Lynch also is in the mix, though the bulk of his work has been with the third team. (more...)
Rio Olympics results: Allyson Felix, USA outlast Jamaica for 4x400m relay gold
- August 25, 2016
She's not the only one covered in medals. Cheruiyot broke away with two laps to go, ending any hopes the 10,000-meter gold medal victor, Almaz Ayana of Ethiopia, had of winning both distance track events. Over the final, topsy turvy 30 minutes of running at the Olympic track on Saturday night, both Americans came away with prizes they'd been wishing for all along. (more...)
- August 25, 2016
She's not the only one covered in medals. Cheruiyot broke away with two laps to go, ending any hopes the 10,000-meter gold medal victor, Almaz Ayana of Ethiopia, had of winning both distance track events. Over the final, topsy turvy 30 minutes of running at the Olympic track on Saturday night, both Americans came away with prizes they'd been wishing for all along. (more...)
Lakers sign No. 2 pick Ingram
- August 25, 2016
Last year, Yi averaged 26.4 points, 9.2 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.9 steals and 1.3 blocks per night in the CBA. Yi Jianlian was selected 7th overall by the Milwaukee Bucks back in the 2007 draft. Much of the criticism leveled against Yi was that he wasn't big and strong enough to play in the National Basketball Association. The Lakers finalized an agreement to sign Chinese big man Yi Jianlian on Monday, the team announced . (more...)
- August 25, 2016
Last year, Yi averaged 26.4 points, 9.2 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.9 steals and 1.3 blocks per night in the CBA. Yi Jianlian was selected 7th overall by the Milwaukee Bucks back in the 2007 draft. Much of the criticism leveled against Yi was that he wasn't big and strong enough to play in the National Basketball Association. The Lakers finalized an agreement to sign Chinese big man Yi Jianlian on Monday, the team announced . (more...)
Pep Guardiola 'cannot deny' Man City move for Barcelona's Claudio Bravo
- August 25, 2016
Barcelona goalkeeper Claudio Bravo has reportedly arrived at Manchester City on Tuesday afternoon for his medical ahead of a rumored £17 million move to the English Premier League side later this week. Guardiola is not looking at the game that way, however, and is demanding maximum commitment from his players: "I will make some rotations". "I am here and I have to take decisions, that's all". (more...)
- August 25, 2016
Barcelona goalkeeper Claudio Bravo has reportedly arrived at Manchester City on Tuesday afternoon for his medical ahead of a rumored £17 million move to the English Premier League side later this week. Guardiola is not looking at the game that way, however, and is demanding maximum commitment from his players: "I will make some rotations". "I am here and I have to take decisions, that's all". (more...)
Tom Brady ready after 'silly accident' cuts thumb
- August 25, 2016
Brady has yet to see the field during the preseason, but as the Patriots approach Friday's third preseason game at Carolina - a game that traditionally brings extended playing time for starters - it will be the best dry run that Garoppolo will have prior to the September 11 season opener at Arizona. (more...)
- August 25, 2016
Brady has yet to see the field during the preseason, but as the Patriots approach Friday's third preseason game at Carolina - a game that traditionally brings extended playing time for starters - it will be the best dry run that Garoppolo will have prior to the September 11 season opener at Arizona. (more...)
Investigation into abandoned West Indies-India Test launched
- August 25, 2016
We wanted to try out this combination. "So, those were the areas for us to solidify", the skipper added. "We should be flexible", he explained. Here (Trinidad) we didn't have a game and we couldn't control the result. You want to be the best side in theworld and that has always been our aim". India will now travel to Florida to play two-match Twenty20 global series against the West Indies on August 27-28. (more...)
- August 25, 2016
We wanted to try out this combination. "So, those were the areas for us to solidify", the skipper added. "We should be flexible", he explained. Here (Trinidad) we didn't have a game and we couldn't control the result. You want to be the best side in theworld and that has always been our aim". India will now travel to Florida to play two-match Twenty20 global series against the West Indies on August 27-28. (more...)
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