Brazil's Cristiane becomes all-time leading Olympic goal scorer in 5-1 rout of Sweden Your browser does not support iframes. Brazil roared into the last eight in Olympics women’s soccer Saturday with a comprehensive 5-1 rout of Sweden. The host nation took a commanding lead in the first half on the backs of goals from Marta, Cristiane and Beatriz. Marta converted a penalty to add to the … [Read more...]
Louisville CB to miss season after foot wound from drive-by shooting
Louisville CB to miss season after foot wound from drive-by shooting (Getty Images) Louisville coach Bobby Petrino said Saturday that cornerback Cornelius Sturghill would miss the entire 2016 season. Sturghill, a redshirt sophomore, suffered a gunshot wound to his foot in a drive-by shooting in Memphis. “He was walking down the street,” Petrino said via the Louisville Courier-Journal. “There … [Read more...]
Paralympics-Rio-Russia banned over doping (Reuters)
Paralympics-Rio-Russia banned over doping (Reuters) RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 7 (Reuters) - The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) on Sunday banned all Russians from its own Games next month because of the widespread doping culture that it says has polluted sport in the country. The IPC announced the decision to suspend the Russian Paralympic Committee in Rio, saying that Russia's … [Read more...]
Israel charges 19 far-right football fans with attempted murder
Israel charges 19 far-right football fans with attempted murder Jerusalem (AFP) – Israel on Sunday charged nineteen members of La Familia, a group of far-right football fans of Beitar Jerusalem, with attempted murder, the police said. The supporters, who were arrested last month, faced charges including “attempted murder”, “aggravated sabotage”, “racist offences” and “illegal possession of … [Read more...]
Alex Rodriguez to retire, play final major league game on Friday
Alex Rodriguez to retire, play final major league game on Friday Alex Rodriguez has announced his retirement and will play one final game for the Yankees on Friday. (AP) The end is near for Alex Rodriguez, even if he’s not ready to completely walk away from baseball. In a Sunday morning press conference at Yankee Stadium, A-Rod and the Yankees jointly announced that he will play one final … [Read more...]
LB Stephen Tulloch talking with Eagles – Philly.com (blog)
LB Stephen Tulloch talking with Eagles - Philly.com (blog) Free agent linebacker Stephen Tulloch is in contract discussions with the Eagles, a league source confirmed. ESPN first reported the news, saying there were "heavy negotiations." Tulloch, 31, was released by the Detroit Lions in July. He played for Eagles defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz in Detroit and Tennessee. The Eagles are in need … [Read more...]
Phelps eager to get started on 5th Olympics, likely in relay (Yahoo Sports)
Phelps eager to get started on 5th Olympics, likely in relay (Yahoo Sports) Now that his flag-carrying duties are out of the way, Michael Phelps is eager to get started on his fifth Olympics. Phelps' expected debut would be one of the highlights on the second day of swimming at the Rio Games, though he'd have to share the spotlight with Katie Ledecky. Phelps, the most decorated athlete in … [Read more...]
Rotoworld PL Cup: Rotoworld Fantasy Leagues
Rotoworld PL Cup: Rotoworld Fantasy Leagues The Premier League team here at Rotoworld.com loves engaging with our audience through the fantasy game groups that we manage on various fantasy game platforms. What we love even more is that the proliferation of fantasy game platforms over the past few years means that there are more and more opportunities to do so. It used to be that we'd crank out a … [Read more...]
RCR now has complete ownership of ECR engine production
RCR now has complete ownership of ECR engine production Richard Childress will be inducted into the NASCAR HOF in 2017 (Getty). Earnhardt Childress Racing Technologies is now a complete subsidiary of Richard Childress Racing. RCR announced the deal Friday. The team combined its racing engine efforts with Dale Earnhardt Inc. in 2007 to form a sole engine supplier for both teams. The move … [Read more...]
Alex Rodriguez to play final MLB game Friday
Alex Rodriguez to play final MLB game Friday Yankees designated hitter Alex Rodriguez will retire from playing baseball as of this coming Friday, the Yankees have announced. After he plays his final game, he will assume a position of special advisor and instructor with the team. More details to come on this breaking story. Let's block ads! (Why?) … [Read more...]