Geno Auriemma: ‘We live in that Trumpian era where it’s OK to be sexist and degrade people that are good’ (Getty Images) Medal count | Olympic schedule | Olympic news Don’t ask Geno Auriemma to apologize for the excellence of his teams. After a 26-point win over Serbia in Rio Wednesday, the U.S. women’s basketball coach was once again asked about those who think the continued dominance of … [Read more...]
Jimmy Garoppolo has ups and downs in preseason opener
Jimmy Garoppolo has ups and downs in preseason opener Jimmy Garoppolo (AP) Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo still has three more preseason games to go before he starts a game that counts for the New England Patriots. It looked like he’ll need the extra work before the regular season. Garoppolo, who will start the first four games of this season for the suspended Tom Brady, was decent but far from … [Read more...]
Will Warriors cruise until January?
Will Warriors cruise until January? Stephen Curry and the Warriors have it pretty easy before they have to face LeBron James again. 10:38 PM ET Micah AdamsESPN.com Last year, the Golden State Warriors didn't lose until their 25th game of the season, when they faced the Bucks on Dec. 12. Based on records from last season, the Warriors have the NBA's easiest schedule before Christmas. Their … [Read more...]
Rio Olympics results: Michael Phelps, Simone Biles win more gold on Day 6
Rio Olympics results: Michael Phelps, Simone Biles win more gold on Day 6 An exciting Day 6 for the Americans began as expected, with Simone Biles and Aly Raisman taking gold and silver, respectively, in the women's gymnastics all-around competition. The U.S. also received gold in judo, and swimming provided its usual allotment of medals. Follow our live blog for updates on the night's events. … [Read more...]
Texas A&M, Seahawks reach new agreement for '12th Man' trademark
Texas A&M, Seahawks reach new agreement for '12th Man' trademark (AP) Texas A&M and the Seattle Seahawks have reached a new agreement on the usage of TAMU’s trademarked “12th Man” phrase. The two sides have a five-year deal that has a few new provisions, the school announced Thursday. Seattle will no longer be able to use “12th Man” on the “Ring of Honor” at CenturyLink Field or … [Read more...]
Olympics-Boxing-Hernandez poised to end U.S. medal drought (Reuters)
Olympics-Boxing-Hernandez poised to end U.S. medal drought (Reuters) The U.S. men's boxing team will be assured of its first Olympic medal since 2008 when Nico Miguel Hernandez faces Hasanboy Dusmatov of Uzbekistan in the semi-final of the light-flyweight competition on Friday. The rules of Olympic boxing guarantee that the losing semi-finalists both receive a bronze medal, meaning that … [Read more...]
Pau Gasol, Spain hold off Nigeria 96-87 in men’s basketball (Yahoo Sports)
Pau Gasol, Spain hold off Nigeria 96-87 in men's basketball (Yahoo Sports) RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) -- Pau Gasol scored 24 points, Ricky Rubio added 15 and Spain rallied for a crucial 96-87 win over Nigeria 96-87 on Thursday night in men's basketball. … [Read more...]
Olympics-Cycling-Britain set world record in women’s team pursuit (Reuters)
Olympics-Cycling-Britain set world record in women's team pursuit (Reuters) * British women fly around new track to set world record * American women say nothing decided yet * British men's team also qualify top in team pursuit (Adds details, quotes) By Martyn Herman RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 11 (Reuters) - Britain's women's team pursuit squad christened the Rio de Janeiro Olympic velodrome … [Read more...]
Newcomers Puel and Mazzarri pit wits on opening day
Newcomers Puel and Mazzarri pit wits on opening day Southampton (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Southampton manager Claude Puel begins his Premier League career by pitting his wits against Watford boss Walter Mazzarri in a battle of two newcomers to the English top-flight. Both men know they have a task on their hands to match the achievements of their predecessors as the two sides meet at St Mary’s on … [Read more...]
Joe Sakic says Patrick Roy was 'consulted on everything' with Colorado Avalanche
Joe Sakic says Patrick Roy was 'consulted on everything' with Colorado Avalanche Colorado Avalanche general manager Joe Sakic said former coach Patrick Roy was consulted on the organization’s moves and decisions and there weren’t overt and obvious disagreements on the direction of the team. Earlier in the day Roy released a statement announcing he would leave the team because his … [Read more...]