US riding wave of power for women's road race cycling (The Associated Press) Evelyn Stevens has built the kind of resume in cycling that should make her one of the favorites to land on the podium in Sunday's Olympic road race. In perhaps the strongest sign of American might, the four women selected for the road race were not set until just before leaving for Rio - and after several … [Read more...]
Olympics-Cycling-Games over for Porte after breaking shoulder in crash (Reuters)
Olympics-Cycling-Games over for Porte after breaking shoulder in crash (Reuters) By Martyn Herman RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 6 (Reuters) - Australian cyclist Richie Porte is out of next week's Rio Games time trial after breaking his shoulder blade in a heavy crash towards the end of Saturday's incident-packed road race. "I'm definitely out of the time trial," Porte said in a statement after being … [Read more...]
Solo comes up big for 200th cap, US beats France 1-0 (Yahoo Sports)
Solo comes up big for 200th cap, US beats France 1-0 (Yahoo Sports) Love her or hate her, Hope Solo's dominance as a goalkeeper is undeniable. Solo came up big in her historic 200th international appearance as the United States fought off France 1-0 on Saturday in an Olympic group match at Mineirao Stadium. Solo became the first goalkeeper, male or female, to reach the 200-cap mark in … [Read more...]
Belgium’s Van Avermaet prevails in brutal Olympic road race (The Associated Press)
Belgium's Van Avermaet prevails in brutal Olympic road race (The Associated Press) Moments after crossing the finish line, Greg Van Avermaet lamented the many times he'd fallen just short and all the close calls that have marked his cycling career. The popular Belgian out-sprinted Jakob Fuglsang of Denmark and Rafal Majka of Poland on the long run to the finish at Copacabana Beach on … [Read more...]
Venus Williams loses in 1st round of singles at Rio Olympics (Yahoo Sports)
Venus Williams loses in 1st round of singles at Rio Olympics (Yahoo Sports) When Venus Williams pushed one last forehand long to lose in the first round for the first time in her record five Olympic singles tournaments, her opponent celebrated as if having claimed a gold medal, dropping down on the green hard court to plant a kiss on the white five-ring logo. This was clearly a very big … [Read more...]
2017 Pro Football Hall of Fame predictions: Will Terrell Owens get snubbed again?
2017 Pro Football Hall of Fame predictions: Will Terrell Owens get snubbed again? The Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony that's being held in Canton on Saturday night is big for one reason: It means we can stop talking about the Hall of Fame Class of 2016 and start arguing about who's going to get inducted next year. So thank you to Brett Favre, Tony Dungy, Marvin Harrison, Orlando … [Read more...]
Eddie DeBartolo embarrassed Jerry Rice with unflattering old nickname
Eddie DeBartolo embarrassed Jerry Rice with unflattering old nickname The Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony is all about the stories, and former San Francisco 49ers owner Eddie DeBartolo spilled a few family secrets — including one that Jerry Rice likely wishes he hadn’t. DeBartolo called Rice “our hero, on and off the dance floor” and mentioned the incredible number of receiving … [Read more...]
Spike Lee trying to recruit Ray Allen to the Knicks
Spike Lee trying to recruit Ray Allen to the Knicks 9:59 PM ET Ray Allen told the Hartford Courant that he's seriously considering an NBA comeback. Avid Knicks fan Spike Lee is trying to convince Ray Allen -- whom Lee directed in the 1998 film "He Got Game -- to come out of retirement and join the Knicks. David Dow/NBAE via Getty ImagesOne team that’s been on Allen’s radar? The New York Knicks. … [Read more...]
Giancarlo Stanton crushed a 504-foot home run at Coors Field
Giancarlo Stanton crushed a 504-foot home run at Coors Field Giancarlo Stanton and Coors Field are two of baseball’s most combustible elements. When they came together on Saturday, they created an explosion so large it nearly broke the system designed to measure their power. For the ninth time in his career, Stanton launched a home run at the home of the Colorado Rockies. Many of those … [Read more...]
Mariners retire Junior's number, and a statue for Griffey is also on the way
Mariners retire Junior's number, and a statue for Griffey is also on the way Saturday night in Seattle, the Mariners retired uniform No. 24 in honor of new Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. Junior is the first Mariners player to have his number retired, and No. 24 joins Jackie Robinson's universally retired No. 42 in the Safeco Field rafters. Ken Griffey Jr.'s No. 24 was retired on Saturday … [Read more...]