Rio Olympics results: Medals for USA rowing, cycling, fencing on Day 8 It may be the day of Michael Phelps' last race, but he isn't the only one in the spotlight on Day 8. The U.S. took home medals in rowing, fencing and cycling, with more on the line during Saturday night's swimming and track and field competitions. Medal Count Medal Tracker Day 8 U.S. medals The U.S. women's rowing team … [Read more...]
Burned-out Sweden keeper blazes a Rio trail
Burned-out Sweden keeper blazes a Rio trail Rio de Janeiro (AFP) – Defeating the dominant world champion and three-time reigning Olympic gold medallist USA women’s team is tough enough, but Sweden’s Hedvig Lindahl also had another “enemy” in their shock quarter-final win – the beating Brasilia sun. Goalkeeper Lindahl suffers from vitiligo, a condition that causes patches of skin to lose their … [Read more...]
Rio Olympics: Here's the reason why there are so many ties in swimming
Rio Olympics: Here's the reason why there are so many ties in swimming Many casual swimming fans were probably perplexed on Friday night when Michael Phelps finished in a three-way tie for silver in the 100-meter butterfly -- his final individual race of the 2016 Rio Olympics and, most likely, ever. Just the night before, American Simone Manuel tied for gold in the 100-meter freestyle with … [Read more...]
The Nationals have officially released Jonathan Papelbon
The Nationals have officially released Jonathan Papelbon Jonathan Papelbon’s days with the Washington Nationals appear to be over. (AP) The rocky relationship between Jonathan Papelbon and the Washington Nationals came to an end on Saturday. According to ESPN’s Jerry Crasnick, the longtime closer had asked for his release following Friday’s loss to the Atlanta Braves. That request was … [Read more...]
Washington has a great way to punish players who fight during practice (Video)
Washington has a great way to punish players who fight during practice (Video) Washington head coach Chris Petersen in action at the team’s annual spring preview football event Saturday, April 23, 2016, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) Things can get heated on the football field, even amongst teammates — especially during the dog days of preseason camp. It happened Friday at … [Read more...]
Highlights: Day eight at the Rio Olympics (Reuters)
Highlights: Day eight at the Rio Olympics (Reuters) Latest news from the eighth day of competition at the Rio Olympics on Saturday (times GMT): 1905 KLISHINA, RUSSIA'S SOLE ATHLETICS COMPETITOR IN RIO SUSPENDED FROM THE GAMES -IAAF Russia's sole track and field competitor at the Rio Olympics, Darya Klishina, has been suspended from the Games, the International Association of Athletics … [Read more...]
A stunner in Rio: Phelps beaten by 21-year-old in 100 fly (Yahoo Sports)
A stunner in Rio: Phelps beaten by 21-year-old in 100 fly (Yahoo Sports) Michael Phelps is used to being in a league of his own. In a changing of the guard that left him totally at peace, Phelps was beaten Friday by a 21-year-old who grew up idolizing the most decorated athlete in Olympic history. Joseph Schooling of Singapore built a big lead in the 100-meter butterfly and easily held off … [Read more...]
Jimmy Vesey's agent says some free agent rumors 'aren't true'
Jimmy Vesey's agent says some free agent rumors 'aren't true' (Photo by Richard T Gagnon/Getty Images) There is no one specific favorite team to land college free agent Jimmy Vesey. There are ideas and theories on where he could best fit, but ultimately teams have to hit the right notes when they talk with him next week, according to his representation. Currently the Buffalo … [Read more...]
Despite struggles, U.S. men still odds-on faves
Despite struggles, U.S. men still odds-on faves 3:49 PM ET RIO DE JANEIRO - Two sluggish performances for the U.S. men's Olympic basketball team have not hurt its chances to win a gold medal in the eyes of Las Vegas oddsmakers. Despite a harrowing 94-91 escape Friday night against Serbia, which followed a 98-88 struggle two nights earlier against Australia, Team USA remains a 1-to-20 overwhelming … [Read more...]
Jayson Werth an on-base machine after rediscovering patience
Jayson Werth an on-base machine after rediscovering patience Lost in the drama surrounding Bryce Harper’s dip in production, his possible injury, and even now the hoopla with Jonathan Papelbon’s pending release, is the excellent run Washington Nationals outfielder Jayson Werth is currently enjoying. At least it’s been lost on the national level, because the folks in Washington D.C. are well … [Read more...]