Bolt chases Olympic history in men's 100 meters (Yahoo Sports) RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) -- As Usain Bolt churned down the Olympic track, his main rival was trying to get in front of a TV monitor to catch a quick glimpse of the race. … [Read more...]
WATCH: Ibrahimovic scores brilliant goal from range on Manchester United debut
WATCH: Ibrahimovic scores brilliant goal from range on Manchester United debut Zlatan Ibrahimovic found the net on his Manchester United debut by bagging a lovely goal from range as the Red Devils took a 3-0 lead at Bournemouth in its first Premier League match of the season. The former PSG man, who joined United in the summer, hit a shot from about 30 yards that went low into the bottom corner. … [Read more...]
Rio Week 1 in review: Fart pool, Hope Solo and no Bob Costas' eye
Rio Week 1 in review: Fart pool, Hope Solo and no Bob Costas' eye Medal count | Olympic schedule | Olympic news Before this week, had you ever heard the words “fart pool” connected? Did you know there was trash talk in swimming? Or that Hope Solo has control issues? Maybe not everything coming out of Rio has been a surprise. But it certainly has been entertaining. Maybe not Bob Costas’ … [Read more...]
Indians finding creative ways to use Andrew Miller
Indians finding creative ways to use Andrew Miller The Indians are using Andrew Miller in a variety of bullpen roles since acquiring his services. (AP) When the Cleveland Indians acquired Andrew Miller from the New York Yankees at the trade deadline, it was expected he’d become the team’s regular closer. Instead, manager Terry Francona has elected to employ his new bullpen ace as a weapon, … [Read more...]
Michael Phelps gets another gold, but says it is the last (Yahoo Sports)
Michael Phelps gets another gold, but says it is the last (Yahoo Sports) Standing atop the medal podium for the 23rd time, Michael Phelps teared up, bit his lip and gave a little nod. ''It turned out pretty cool,'' Phelps said, another gold medal around his neck. Phelps put the United States ahead to stay on the butterfly leg of the 4x100-meter medley relay, giving the most decorated … [Read more...]
US landmark arrives: 1,000 Summer Olympic gold medals (Yahoo Sports)
US landmark arrives: 1,000 Summer Olympic gold medals (Yahoo Sports) When Simone Manuel touched the wall to clinch a gold medal Saturday night, it was a moment 120 years in the making. The U.S. women's 4x100-meter medley relay team of Kathleen Baker, Lilly King, Dana Vollmer and Manuel - winners at the Rio Games on Saturday night - is being recognized by the U.S. Olympic Committee as … [Read more...]
French manager Puel frustrated as Southampton held by Watford
French manager Puel frustrated as Southampton held by Watford Southampton (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Southampton’s French manager Claude Puel made a valiant attempt to communicate with the media in English after his first Premier League match ended in a 1-1 draw with Watford. But Puel would have got his message across more quickly if he had known the good old-fashioned English footballing … [Read more...]
DraftKings MLB Lineup: Best Picks & DFS Players August 14 … – Heavy.com
DraftKings MLB Lineup: Best Picks & DFS Players August 14 ... - Heavy.com As this weekend's series come to a close, we have a busy afternoon of baseball ahead of us! Beginning at 1:05, a full slate of 15 games are being played. That's a lot of players to pick from. And while you have a few worthwhile expensive stars to look at, today is more about some cheaper, more unexpected options that … [Read more...]
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: The Judge Is In
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: The Judge Is In One era of Yankees baseball ended Saturday. A few hours later, another began. The day the Yankees officially released Alex Rodriguez, top prospects Tyler Austin and Aaron Judge -- one of whom took A-Rod's vacated spot on the 25-man roster -- made their presence felt with back-to-back home runs in their first at-bats as major leaguers. The homers … [Read more...]
Lithuanian weightlifter lands a perfect backflip to celebrate bronze
Lithuanian weightlifter lands a perfect backflip to celebrate bronze Your browser does not support iframes. Medal count | Olympic schedule | Olympic news When Aurimas Didzbalis stepped up for his final lift of the Rio Olympics, he was already guaranteed a spot on the podium. He needed to pull off a personal best of 223 kilograms – about 492 pounds – in the clean and jerk to move up to … [Read more...]