Olympics-Cycling-Britain set Olympic record in team sprint qualifying (Reuters) (Adds quote, detail) RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 11 (Reuters) - Britain set a new Olympic men's team sprint record to top qualifying as action started at the velodrome on Thursday, edging out world champions New Zealand. The trio Philip Hindes, Jason Kenny and Callum Skinner clocked 42.562 seconds for the three laps to … [Read more...]
Olympics-Where did the crowd go? Rio organizers battle empty seats (Reuters)
Olympics-Where did the crowd go? Rio organizers battle empty seats (Reuters) There was no surprise in the score: Talita Rocha and Larissa Franca won in straight sets. The surprise was that the arena on Copacabana beach was only about 70 percent full. For a sport in which Brazil has a storied tradition, played in a stunning venue with a view over the Atlantic, the empty seats are a major … [Read more...]
Fenerbahce ‘sack coach Pereira’
Fenerbahce ‘sack coach Pereira’ Istanbul (AFP) – Istanbul giants Fenerbahce have sacked Portuguese coach Vitor Pereira after just over one season in charge following the Turkish side’s exit in the qualifying stages of the Champions League, reports said Thursday. Fenerbahce’s board decided to part company with Pereira after the team’s defeat at the hands of Monaco in the third qualifying round of … [Read more...]
Jimmy Vesey Signing Day approaches as forward narrows list
Jimmy Vesey Signing Day approaches as forward narrows list Photo by Matej Divizna/Getty Images We’re now just four days away from the beginning of the end of the Jimmy Vesey signing saga. The 23-year-old forward out of Harvard will become an unrestricted free agent on Monday should he not decide to sign with the Buffalo Sabres, who currently hold his rights after a June trade. Where will he … [Read more...]
Ladarius Green's absence gets a little more concerning for Steelers
Ladarius Green's absence gets a little more concerning for Steelers Ladarius Green (AP) Ladarius Green was supposed to replace Heath Miller as the Pittsburgh Steelers’ tight end, but an ankle injury has kept him out of training camp. At least we all thought it was the ankle injury keeping him out. NFL Media’s Aditi Kinkhabwala reported that it’s recurring headaches, and not the ankle, … [Read more...]
Waiver Wired: Waiver Wired: Joe Must-Own?
Waiver Wired: Waiver Wired: Joe Must-Own? Hopefully you didn’t panic if you missed out on the huge group of new closers coming out of last week’s trade deadline. We saw even more changes this week, with Marlins closer A.J. Ramos hitting the disabled list due to a finger fracture and Rockies rookie Carlos Estevez pitching his way out of the job. We might also be seeing a switch in Cincinnati, as … [Read more...]
Rio Olympics 2016: USA Gymnastics, Simone Biles, live blog, stream, how to watch
Rio Olympics 2016: USA Gymnastics, Simone Biles, live blog, stream, how to watch Team USA begins its quest for another gold medal on Thursday with the women's gymnastics all-around competition. Americans Simone Biles and Aly Raisman are looking to continue a run of dominance for the U.S. after Gabby Douglas brought home the gold in this event at the 2012 Summer games. The 24-person field begins … [Read more...]
What to watch for in the Broncos' first preseason game: Nick's Picks – FOX31 Denver
What to watch for in the Broncos' first preseason game: Nick's Picks - FOX31 Denver × What to watch for in the Broncos’ first preseason game: Nick’s Picks DENVER — The Broncos play their first game since winning Super Bowl 50 with a preseason match-up in Chicago Thursday night. Here’s watch to watch for in the game as the team ramps up to the season opener on Sept. 8. 1. … [Read more...]
Thursday Night Preseason NFL Betting Intel Released to Public – SportsBlog.com (blog)
Thursday Night Preseason NFL Betting Intel Released to Public - SportsBlog.com (blog) The preseason primer with breaking injury news, quarterback rotations as well as playing time for all starters and backups has been posted for Thursday night. In addition, reports on public betting trends and who the pro gamblers are betting on is discussed. The NY Jets are thinned at running back, while the … [Read more...]
Star Belgian sailor takes sick after racing on polluted bay (Yahoo Sports)
Star Belgian sailor takes sick after racing on polluted bay (Yahoo Sports) A Belgian woman who won a bronze medal at the 2012 Olympics has become sick after racing on polluted Guanabara Bay, the first sailor to fall ill from the waters that were subject to great scrutiny leading to the Rio Games. Evi Van Acker reported feeling sick after Wednesday's races, the governing body World Sailing … [Read more...]