Italian pursuit team replaces Russia in track cycling event (The Associated Press) RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) -- The Italian men's pursuit team was added to the track cycling program at the Olympics on Friday after the Court of Arbitration for Sport upheld the decision to bar Russia's squad from competing. … [Read more...]
Rio delivers a simple, but spirited, Olympic welcome (Yahoo Sports)
Rio delivers a simple, but spirited, Olympic welcome (Yahoo Sports) What it lacked in flash, Rio made up for with feeling. With a limited budget, the consequence of a biting recession that roiled preparations for South America's first Olympics, Brazil laced its high-energy opening party for the games of the 31st Olympiad with a sobering message of the dangers of global warming. Graphic … [Read more...]
A pitch to the face can't keep Josh Donaldson down
A pitch to the face can't keep Josh Donaldson down If you needed any confirmation that Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Josh Donaldson is one of the toughest guys in Major League Baseball, you got it on Friday night. [Join a Yahoo Daily Fantasy Baseball contest now] For a brief moment, the baseball world collectively held its breath after Donaldson was struck in the left cheek by a pitch … [Read more...]
WATCH: Cubs keep getting stronger as Jorge Soler homers in first at-bat back
WATCH: Cubs keep getting stronger as Jorge Soler homers in first at-bat back On Friday, the Cubs activated Jorge Soler from the disabled list, some two months after he strained his hamstring. Soler might've taken time to heal, but he didn't take long upon his return to make an impact. Here's the result of Soler's first at-bat back (hint: it's a home run off Athletics lefty Dillon Overton): … [Read more...]
Olympic athletes plant 'Seeds of Hope' during Opening Ceremony
Olympic athletes plant 'Seeds of Hope' during Opening Ceremony Athletes entering Maracana Stadium were given seeds to place into black cartridges hanging on large towers during the Parade of Nations. Unlike the usual Olympics processions, athletes are being asked to participate in the Opening Ceremony by planting “Seeds of Hope.” During the Parade of Nations, every athlete entered … [Read more...]