Bubba Watson leading American charge to fringes of medal contention Bubba Watson posing in the third round of the 2016 men’s Olympic golf tournament. (Getty Images) Medal count | Olympic schedule |Olympic news Here come the Americans. The four Yankees — Bubba Watson, Matt Kuchar, Rickie Fowler and Patrick Reed — got off to a sluggish start during the first 36 holes of the 2016 men’s Olympic … [Read more...]
Olympics-Cycling-Dutchwoman Elis Ligtlee wins gold in women’s keirin (Reuters)
Olympics-Cycling-Dutchwoman Elis Ligtlee wins gold in women's keirin (Reuters) RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 13 (Reuters) - Dutch rider Elis Ligtlee won gold in the track cycling women's keirin on Saturday, edging out Britain's Rebecca James. Australian Anna Meares took the bronze while world champion Kristina Voegel was out of the medals. (Reporting by Martyn Herman; Editing by Alison Williams) … [Read more...]
Out of options, Olympic officials opt to drain green pool (Yahoo Sports)
Out of options, Olympic officials opt to drain green pool (Yahoo Sports) Olympic officials gave up on cleaning the green-tinged water in one of the pools at the Maria Lenk Aquatics Center. Instead, they began draining it Saturday and planned to transfer nearly 1 million gallons of clear water from a nearby practice pool in time for the start of synchronized swimming. Mario Andrada, a … [Read more...]
Pardew expects Bolasie to quit Crystal Palace for Everton
Pardew expects Bolasie to quit Crystal Palace for Everton London (AFP) – Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew expects unsettled Democratic Republic of Congo winger Yannick Bolasie to complete his proposed move to Everton in the next few days. Bolasie is keen to quit Palace after Everton made their interest known and the two Premier League clubs have been haggling over the fee. Palace are believed … [Read more...]
Rio Olympics results: Medals for USA rowing, cycling, fencing on Day 8
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...]