U.S. men overcome slow start to beat Venezuela 9:41 PM ET Associated Press RIO DE JANEIRO -- Red, white and blase for one quarter, the U.S. Olympic men's basketball team woke up and won with ease. Shaking off a sluggish, sloppy start and maybe some Brazilian boredom, the Americans regrouped in the second quarter and romped over Venezuela 113-69 on Monday, taking another step toward a possible … [Read more...]
2016 Rio Olympics results: USA swimming, diving win medals on Day 3
2016 Rio Olympics results: USA swimming, diving win medals on Day 3 Day 2 was a good one for the U.S., taking home gold medals in swimming and dominating women's gymnastics. So far it's been slower on Day 3 for the Americans, but more medals are sure to come in the swimming finals later tonight. Check out our live blog to see the latest updates on the night's action. Day 3 Medal Count Medal … [Read more...]
The 10 oddest moments of A-Rod's career
The 10 oddest moments of A-Rod's career New York Yankees designated hitter Alex Rodriguez is hanging up his cleats. In just a few days, Rodriguez will play his final game for the Yankees. After Friday, he’s expected to join the team as a special instructor and advisor. If this is really it for A-Rod’s playing career, he’ll leave behind one of the strangest legacies in the game. By the … [Read more...]
Big 12 expansion: 25 LGBT groups urge conference not to consider BYU
Big 12 expansion: 25 LGBT groups urge conference not to consider BYU The Big 12 has left the door open for expansion by two or four teams in the near future and there are a number of schools hoping to be added to the conference, including BYU, which is currently an independent in football. According to Fox Sports' Stewart Mandel, Athlete Ally and the National Center for Lesbian Rights wrote a … [Read more...]
Bryan Clauson dies following injuries suffered in sprint car wreck
Bryan Clauson dies following injuries suffered in sprint car wreck Clauson has competed in the last two Indianapolis 500s (Getty Images). UPDATED 9 a.m. ET Monday Former NASCAR driver Bryan Clauson, 27, died Sunday night after sustaining injuries in a midget sprint car crash at Belleview High Banks Speedway Fairgrounds in Kansas on Saturday. Clauson, leading the race at the time, flipped … [Read more...]
Katie Ledecky's world-record swim causes Twitter to go crazy
Katie Ledecky's world-record swim causes Twitter to go crazy (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) Katie Ledecky absolutely dominated the 400 freestyle race in Rio, breaking her own world record in the process with a 3:56:46. She was so far ahead of silver medalist Jazz Carlin, that Twitter exploded with reaction to her incredible performance. Never a doubt, Ledecky KILLS IT!! Go USA!! — Samuel L. … [Read more...]
Olympics-Boxing-Men’s light flyweight last 16 results (Reuters)
Olympics-Boxing-Men's light flyweight last 16 results (Reuters) Aug 8 (Gracenote) - Olympic boxing men's light flyweight last 16 results in Rio de Janeiro on Monday. Nico Miguel Hernandez (U.S. ... … [Read more...]
Rally time: Nurse helps Canada come back, beat Serbia 71-67 (Yahoo Sports)
Rally time: Nurse helps Canada come back, beat Serbia 71-67 (Yahoo Sports) Guard Kia Nurse put on an impressive show to spark Canada's comeback in women's basketball on Monday, showing she is nearly completely healthy in just her fifth game back from surgery. Nurse, who had sports hernia surgery after helping the UConn Huskies win a fourth straight national title in April, came through with … [Read more...]
With Neymar struggling, Brazilian soccer fans turn to Marta (Yahoo Sports)
With Neymar struggling, Brazilian soccer fans turn to Marta (Yahoo Sports) The frustration with Brazil's soccer team is so great that fans are jeering Neymar and wishing women's star Marta could come to the rescue. While Marta has been thriving with the women's team, Neymar has disappointed at the men's Olympic tournament, where Brazil is facing early elimination in a scenario that once … [Read more...]
Paris Saint-Germain youngster Edouard loaned to Toulouse
Paris Saint-Germain youngster Edouard loaned to Toulouse Paris (AFP) – Paris Saint-Germain said Monday that their 18-year-old forward Odsonne Edouard had been loaned out to Toulouse on a one year deal. Edouard first made a name for himself at the U17’s European Championships in 2015 when he finished the tournament as the best scorer and best player. He signed his first professional contract … [Read more...]