Olympics-Cycling-Vogel wins individual sprint gold for Germany (Reuters) (Repeats changing spelling of Vogel) RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 16 (Reuters) - Germany's Kristina Vogel won the women's sprint in the Olympic velodrome on Tuesday, out-pacing Britain's Rebecca James in the final to take the gold medal. James's team mate Katy Marchant took the bronze after edging out keirin champion Elis … [Read more...]
Ottawa Senators to retire Daniel Alfredsson's jersey number
Ottawa Senators to retire Daniel Alfredsson's jersey number (Photo by Jana Chytilova/Freestyle Photography/Getty Images) The Ottawa Senators announced that longtime captain Daniel Alfredsson will have his No. 11 retired at a Dec. 29 ceremony before the team’s game against the Detroit Red Wings. Alfredsson will be the first player from the current incarnation of the team to have his … [Read more...]
LOOK: This guy is making incredible Olympics-themed art out of toast
LOOK: This guy is making incredible Olympics-themed art out of toast There are lots of ways to pay homage to your favorite athletes -- you can hang a poster on your wall, buy a jersey or go to an autograph signing and take a selfie. Adam Perry decided to go a different route. Perry decided to make a sculpture of Jamaican track star Usain Bolt -- but he didn't use conventional materials. Instead, … [Read more...]
Nathan Eovaldi expected to miss 2017 with two major arm injuries
Nathan Eovaldi expected to miss 2017 with two major arm injuries Nathan Eovaldi is expected to miss 2017 with two arm injuries. (Getty Images/Jim Rogash) The New York Yankees’ already shaky rotation took a major hit Tuesday. Right-hander Nathan Eovaldi will undergo surgeries to repair both a torn flexor tendon and a partially torn UCL. The injuries are expected to prevent Eovaldi from … [Read more...]
Simone Biles isn't hanging her head after bronze medal performance
Simone Biles isn't hanging her head after bronze medal performance Simone Biles has been unstoppable at the Rio Olympics and a record five gold medals looked well within her reach. That’s why so many were crushed and disappointed when the United States gymnast stumbled on the balance beam and had to settle for the bronze medal. But Biles isn’t hanging her head. The all-around gold … [Read more...]
Von Miller breaks down why he chose Texas A&M over LSU
Von Miller breaks down why he chose Texas A&M over LSU Von Miller breaks down how he made his collegiate choice. (Photo by Michael Reaves/The Denver Post via Getty Images) Former Texas A&M LB and Super Bowl 50 MVP Von Miller was one of the most sought after recruits coming out of high school and was a coup for Texas A&M at the time of his recruitment. Miller was rated four stars by Rivals … [Read more...]
Havelange, FIFA king who abdicated in corruption scandal, dead at 100
Havelange, FIFA king who abdicated in corruption scandal, dead at 100 Rio de Janeiro (AFP) – Joao Havelange, who died Tuesday at 100, turned FIFA into a global business behemoth and helped bring the Olympics to Rio, only to resign in disgrace after a corruption scandal. The Samaritano Hospital in Rio de Janeiro confirmed that Havelange, who had been treated there in July for pneumonia, died … [Read more...]
Coco Crisp believes A's have ulterior motive for not playing him
Coco Crisp believes A's have ulterior motive for not playing him Coco Crisp and the Athletics are heading toward a nasty breakup. (Getty Images/Joe Robbins) The longest-tenured member of the Oakland Athletics will probably be looking for a new home this winter. Outfielder Coco Crisp is not happy about his reduced playing time, and believes there’s an ulterior motive behind the A’s … [Read more...]
Tennessee Titans vs. Carolina Panthers – 8/20/16 NFL Pick, Odds, and Prediction – Sports Chat Place
Tennessee Titans vs. Carolina Panthers - 8/20/16 NFL Pick, Odds, and Prediction - Sports Chat Place Carolina Panthers (17-2) at Tennessee Titans (3-13) (2015 Records) NFL Football: Saturday, August 20, 2016 at 3:00 pm (Nissan Stadium) The Line: Tennessee Titans -1 -- Over/Under: 41.5 See the Latest Odds TV: NFL Network The Tennessee Titans and the Carolina Panthers face off on Saturday in … [Read more...]
Olympics-Cycling-Mountain bike course undamaged by fire-organisers (Reuters)
Olympics-Cycling-Mountain bike course undamaged by fire-organisers (Reuters) By Martyn Herman RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 16 (Reuters) - The Olympic mountain bike venue escaped serious damage after a fire swept through nearby land on Monday, organisers of this weekend's men's and women's events said on Tuesday. "Following careful assessment carried out this morning, the Union Cycliste … [Read more...]