A-Rod contributes double, takes his final bows in emotional Yankees farewell The final chapter of Alex Rodriguez’s New York Yankees career was officially written Friday night in front of a soldout crowd at Yankee Stadium. Rodriguez, who will now be released from his player’s contract, went out on the highest of highs given his unusual circumstances, contributing an RBI double in four … [Read more...]
Rio Olympics: America reacts as swimmer Katie Ledecky nearly laps her competition
Rio Olympics: America reacts as swimmer Katie Ledecky nearly laps her competition There was absolutely no drama heading into the women's 800-meter freestyle final. Pretty much everyone -- including her competitors -- knew that that Katie Ledecky was going to win. The 2012 Olympic champion in this event was not about to cede her crown and, of course, she didn't. However, when you watch an athlete … [Read more...]
Team USA men's hoops squeaks out another close win, tops Serbia at the buzzer
Team USA men's hoops squeaks out another close win, tops Serbia at the buzzer Your browser does not support iframes. Medal count | Olympic schedule | Olympic news Things seemed to be going as planned. Team USA started off the game against its no-defense, swell-shootin’ opponent from Serbia with a 9-0 run. Kevin Durant opened the game by getting fouled on a 3-pointer. The Americans were … [Read more...]
Another scare: US men’s basketball team edges Serbia 94-91 (Yahoo Sports)
Another scare: US men's basketball team edges Serbia 94-91 (Yahoo Sports) Written in Portuguese on one wall above center court at Carioca Arena is the phrase ''Um mundo novo.'' Translation: A new world. Threatened by Australia in its previous game, the U.S. men's team started fast but had to survive a heart-racing final seconds to beat Serbia 94-91 on Friday, the 49th consecutive … [Read more...]
Close calls! Nadal, Murray both squeak into Olympic semis (Yahoo Sports)
Close calls! Nadal, Murray both squeak into Olympic semis (Yahoo Sports) After struggling for much of his Olympic singles quarterfinal against a Brazilian opponent backed by a raucous home crowd, Rafael Nadal finally seized control by using a big backhand to set up an easy putaway at the net for a third-set service break. Perhaps wary of drawing the ire of all of those flag-waving fans, … [Read more...]
Olympics-Cycling-‘Just something to tell the kids’ Wiggins says after gold (Reuters)
Olympics-Cycling-'Just something to tell the kids' Wiggins says after gold (Reuters) By Stephen Eisenhammer RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 12 (Reuters) - Bradley Wiggins shrugged off becoming Britain's most decorated Olympian in typically low-key fashion on Friday, saying it was "just something to tell the kids about" after winning gold in track cycling's team pursuit. Britain set a new world record … [Read more...]
Robert Griffin starts well for Browns, then hits a speed bump
Robert Griffin starts well for Browns, then hits a speed bump Robert Griffin III made his Cleveland Browns debut on Friday night (AP) Say this about Cleveland Browns coach Hue Jackson: He must not be into the notion of a couple safe passes to allow his quarterback to settle in. On Robert Griffin III’s first snap with the Cleveland Browns, his first game action since last preseason, Jackson … [Read more...]
Rio Olympics: Michael Phelps beaten by Singaporean he met as a 13-year-old
Rio Olympics: Michael Phelps beaten by Singaporean he met as a 13-year-old When Joseph Schooling first met Michael Phelps, he was just 13 years old -- a kid meeting the swimmer he idolized. Neither could have known at the time that the same young boy would go head-to-head with his idol in the pool years later. And not only would they go head-to-head, the boy would win. Schooling beat his … [Read more...]
Solo blasts Sweden ‘cowards’ as USA women bow out of Rio
Solo blasts Sweden ‘cowards’ as USA women bow out of Rio Rio de Janeiro (AFP) – Outspoken USA women’s goalkeeper Hope Solo labelled Sweden “cowards” after the world champions’ bid for a fourth straight Olympic gold ended in quarter-final defeat. Sweden progressed to their first ever Olympics semi-final 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in Brasilia as Sweden coach Pia Sundhage ousted the US team … [Read more...]
Team USA survives Serbia in three-point win
Team USA survives Serbia in three-point win 8:56 PM ET Associated Press RIO DE JANEIRO -- Written in Portuguese on one wall above center court at Carioca Arena is the phrase "Um mundo novo." Translation: a new world. It didn't seem that way in men's basketball to start the Rio Games, but it's getting closer. Turnovers and miscommunications once again plagued Team USA, this time against … [Read more...]