Italian pursuit team replaces Russia in track cycling event (The Associated Press) RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) -- The Italian men's pursuit team was added to the track cycling program at the Olympics on Friday after the Court of Arbitration for Sport upheld the decision to bar Russia's squad from competing. … [Read more...]
Rio delivers a simple, but spirited, Olympic welcome (Yahoo Sports)
Rio delivers a simple, but spirited, Olympic welcome (Yahoo Sports) What it lacked in flash, Rio made up for with feeling. With a limited budget, the consequence of a biting recession that roiled preparations for South America's first Olympics, Brazil laced its high-energy opening party for the games of the 31st Olympiad with a sobering message of the dangers of global warming. Graphic … [Read more...]
A pitch to the face can't keep Josh Donaldson down
A pitch to the face can't keep Josh Donaldson down If you needed any confirmation that Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Josh Donaldson is one of the toughest guys in Major League Baseball, you got it on Friday night. [Join a Yahoo Daily Fantasy Baseball contest now] For a brief moment, the baseball world collectively held its breath after Donaldson was struck in the left cheek by a pitch … [Read more...]
WATCH: Cubs keep getting stronger as Jorge Soler homers in first at-bat back
WATCH: Cubs keep getting stronger as Jorge Soler homers in first at-bat back On Friday, the Cubs activated Jorge Soler from the disabled list, some two months after he strained his hamstring. Soler might've taken time to heal, but he didn't take long upon his return to make an impact. Here's the result of Soler's first at-bat back (hint: it's a home run off Athletics lefty Dillon Overton): … [Read more...]
Olympic athletes plant 'Seeds of Hope' during Opening Ceremony
Olympic athletes plant 'Seeds of Hope' during Opening Ceremony Athletes entering Maracana Stadium were given seeds to place into black cartridges hanging on large towers during the Parade of Nations. Unlike the usual Olympics processions, athletes are being asked to participate in the Opening Ceremony by planting “Seeds of Hope.” During the Parade of Nations, every athlete entered … [Read more...]
Italian pursuit team replaces Russia in track cycling event (Yahoo Sports)
Italian pursuit team replaces Russia in track cycling event (Yahoo Sports) RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) -- The Italian men's pursuit team was added to the track cycling program at the Olympics on Friday after the Court of Arbitration for Sport upheld the decision to bar Russia's squad from competing. … [Read more...]
Olympics-Cyclng-Italy get men’s pursuit slot as Russia appeal fails (Reuters)
Olympics-Cyclng-Italy get men's pursuit slot as Russia appeal fails (Reuters) By Mitch Phillips RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 5 (Reuters) - Italy were awarded Russia's place in the Olympic men's cycling team pursuit competition on Friday after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) rejected the appeal by three Russian riders who were ruled ineligible by the sport's governing body. Dmitry Sokolov, … [Read more...]
Another mediocre Martin Perez start shows just how thin the Rangers rotation is
Another mediocre Martin Perez start shows just how thin the Rangers rotation is One of the biggest trade deadline surprises was the Rangers' inability to land a premier starting pitcher. Jon Daniels reportedly called on most everyone -- from Chris Archer to Chris Sale to an inspired check-in on Vincent Velasquez -- without finding a match. As such, the Rangers are headed down the home stretch … [Read more...]
Blue Angels add flair to Seattle's Ken Griffey Jr. tribute
Blue Angels add flair to Seattle's Ken Griffey Jr. tribute Seattle is the place to be this weekend as the city prepares to honor Ken Griffey Jr. in a weekend long celebration of his Hall of Fame career. That will include Griffey’s No. 24 being retired in a highly anticipated ceremony prior to Saturday’s game against the Los Angeles Angels. Speaking of Angels, that’s not the only thing … [Read more...]
NBC cracked a Bob Costas pink eye joke to start the Olympics
NBC cracked a Bob Costas pink eye joke to start the Olympics (@NBCOlympics) Ask anyone to name a lasting memory from the 2014 Winter Olympics and there’s a chance they might mention Bob Costas and his very public battle with pink eye. The lead NBC Olympics host had such a bad case of conjunctivitis that he was forced to take a few days off, leaving the internet plenty of time to make memes … [Read more...]