Rio welcomes world with sultry music, plea for conservation (Yahoo Sports) With fireworks forming the word ''Rio'' in the sky, hip-wiggling dancers and supermodel Gisele Bundchen shimmering to the tune of the ''Girl from Ipanema,'' Rio de Janiero welcomed the world to the first Olympic Games in South America with a serious message: Let's take better care of our planet. After one of the … [Read more...]
Summer Olympics: How to watch USWNT vs. France live on TV, stream, live blog
Summer Olympics: How to watch USWNT vs. France live on TV, stream, live blog The U.S. women's national looks to make it six points out of six as it takes on France on Saturday in the second group stage match at the 2016 Summer Olympics. After a 2-0 win over New Zealand on Wednesday, the U.S. could all but cement first place in the group with a win. Here's how to watch and what to know. Be sure … [Read more...]
2016 Rio Olympics opening ceremony start time, live blog, how to watch, live stream
2016 Rio Olympics opening ceremony start time, live blog, how to watch, live stream The 2016 Rio Olympics will take center stage across the world, starting on Friday, Aug. 5 with the opening ceremony. Athletes and fans from all corners of the globe will convene to kick off the Games of the XXXI Olympiad by gathering at Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. The ceremony will include traditional … [Read more...]
Woman boycotts hearing after Florida picks booster to hear Callaway assault case – CBS sports.com (blog)
Woman boycotts hearing after Florida picks booster to hear Callaway assault case - CBS sports.com (blog) Florida has some big questions to answer. USATSI Updated at 3 p.m.: The University of Florida's public affairs office provided the following statement to CBS Sports, noting that it is prohibited under state and federal law from commenting on a specific student disciplinary matter. Our student … [Read more...]
Heading to Titans' free scrimmage at Nissan Stadium? Players to watch, things to know – The Tennessean
Heading to Titans' free scrimmage at Nissan Stadium? Players to watch, things to know - The Tennessean Buy Photo Titans running back DeMarco Murray (29) powers through the defense during practice at St. Thomas Sports Park Friday Aug. 5, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.(Photo: George Walker IV / The Tennessean)Buy Photo The Titans are returning to the field at Nissan Stadium for the first time … [Read more...]
PODCAST: Tom Watson sharing stories about and honoring former caddie Bruce Edwards
PODCAST: Tom Watson sharing stories about and honoring former caddie Bruce Edwards Tom Watson is one of several keynote speakers at an important Friday night dinner put on by Travelers and the Travelers Championship. The dinner will benefit the Bruce Edwards Foundation and is expected to raise more than $1 million that will support research toward a cure for ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease), which … [Read more...]
Olympics-Cypriot, Greek competitors test positive for drugs-teams (Reuters)
Olympics-Cypriot, Greek competitors test positive for drugs-teams (Reuters) * Greek and Cypriot tests conducted in Athens * Three positive drugs cases before Games start (Updates with Cypriot weightlifter caught doping) By Karolos Grohmann RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 5 (Reuters) - Cypriot weightlifter Antonis Martasidis and an unnamed Greek competitor have tested positive for banned substances … [Read more...]
Vegas hires Wil Nichol; Leipold to buy out minority owner (Puck Headlines)
Vegas hires Wil Nichol; Leipold to buy out minority owner (Puck Headlines) Here are your Puck Headlines: A glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. Have a link you want to submit? Email us at [email protected]. • It’s moving day for the statue of Wayne Gretzky in Edmonton. He’s being … [Read more...]
Virginia Gov. wants the Redskins: 'I view this as a Virginia team'
Virginia Gov. wants the Redskins: 'I view this as a Virginia team' Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe is trying to get the Redskins to move to his state (AP) The Washington Redskins are identified with the nation’s capital (hence, the name) but play in Maryland. That doesn’t matter to Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe, who views it as Virginia’s team and wants the Redskins to make it official … [Read more...]
Watch Live: Surging Tigers battle Mets in Free Game of the Day
Watch Live: Surging Tigers battle Mets in Free Game of the Day The Detroit Tigers lost to the Chicago White Sox on Thursday night by the score of 6-3, snapping an eight-game winning streak that vaulted them back into contention in the AL Central. That loss was no fault of Miguel Cabrera’s, though. [Join a Yahoo Daily Fantasy Baseball contest now] He’s been on absolute tear lately, and that … [Read more...]