Dwight Gooden insists he's OK, calls Darryl Strawberry's concern 'unreal' Dwight ‘Doc’ Gooden (left) and Darryl Strawberry (right) during a recent Mets’ reunion. (AP) Don’t worry about Dwight “Doc” Gooden. The 51-year-old former major league pitcher says he’s not in trouble health wise or otherwise after former New York Mets teammate Darryl Strawberry expressed concern when … [Read more...]
Matt Centrowitz becomes first American man to take gold in 1500 since 1908
Matt Centrowitz becomes first American man to take gold in 1500 since 1908 Your browser does not support iframes. The last time an American man took the gold medal in the 1500-meter, Teddy Roosevelt was in the White House, Henry Ford was gearing up to produce the first Model T and the Chicago Cubs were about to win the World Series. That American, Mel Sheppard, won the race with a time of … [Read more...]
Gwen Jorgensen gives US first Olympic gold in triathlon (Yahoo Sports)
Gwen Jorgensen gives US first Olympic gold in triathlon (Yahoo Sports) As she wobbled along on a flat tire four years ago in London, Gwen Jorgensen promised to turn that heartbreak at Hyde Park into a conquering of Copacabana Beach at the Rio Games. Jorgensen and Spirig were even until Jorgensen made her move with 2 kilometers left in the 10K final leg that followed a steep, 38.5K bike ride … [Read more...]
California Chrome wins $1 million Pacific Classic (The Associated Press)
California Chrome wins $1 million Pacific Classic (The Associated Press) DEL MAR, Calif. (AP) -- California Chrome won the $1 million Pacific Classic by five lengths on Saturday at Del Mar for his 14th victory in 23 career starts. … [Read more...]
HIGHLIGHTS-Olympics-Day 15 at the Rio Olympics (Reuters)
HIGHLIGHTS-Olympics-Day 15 at the Rio Olympics (Reuters) Latest news from the 15th day of competition at the Rio Olympics on Saturday (all times GMT): 0127 FARAH CAN'T WAIT TO GO HOME AFTER 5,000M WIN "It's every athlete's dream but I can't believe it. 0121 CHINA TAKES GOLD IN WOMEN'S 67KG TAEKWONDO China's Shuyin Zheng beat Mexico's Maria Espinoza 5-1 to grab a gold medal in the women's … [Read more...]
With penalty kick, Brazil wins 1st soccer Olympic gold (Yahoo Sports)
With penalty kick, Brazil wins 1st soccer Olympic gold (Yahoo Sports) With a kiss of the ball and an unforgettable kick, Brazil's biggest soccer star gave the Olympic host nation its biggest moment of the games. Brazil won its first Olympic gold medal in soccer Saturday with a dramatic penalty kick by Neymar to defeat Germany, sending the nation into a frenzy. Before the decisive shot, … [Read more...]
Neymar’s nerves of steel hand Brazil first football gold
Neymar’s nerves of steel hand Brazil first football gold Rio de Janeiro (AFP) – Neymar struck the winning penalty as Brazil claimed a first ever Olympic football gold medal with victory over Germany on penalties at Rio’s Maracana. The 5-4 shoot-out win exacted revenge for a humiliating 7-1 World Cup semi-final defeat to Germany two years ago. Olympic gold was the only major title to have escaped … [Read more...]
Rio Olympics results: USA earns more gold, winning men's 4x400m relay
Rio Olympics results: USA earns more gold, winning men's 4x400m relay After Allyson Felix and the U.S. women's team held off Jamaica in their 4x400-meter relay, the men's team followed suit in their race. The Americans, led by LaShawn Merritt, finished in 2:50.30, with Jamaica coming in second with a 2:58.16 time. Bahamas (2:58.49) took the bronze medal in Rio de Janeiro. Merritt was … [Read more...]
Rio Olympics results: USA wins medals in basketball, track, boxing on Day 15
Rio Olympics results: USA wins medals in basketball, track, boxing on Day 15 The U.S. took home medals on Saturday in a variety of sports, including basketball, track and field, and boxing A notable winner was Gwen Jorgensen, who earned the first ever U.S. medal in the triathlon. Here are all the medals won by the U.S. on Day 15. Medal Count Medal Tracker Day 15 U.S. medals Coach Geno … [Read more...]
Neymar makes Brazil the Olympic football kings
Neymar makes Brazil the Olympic football kings Rio de Janeiro (AFP) – Neymar scored a brilliant goal and the decisive shootout penalty as Brazil buried their World Cup demons by beating Germany in the Olympic football final. The 5-4 penalty win was close. Neymar and his teammates all sank to their knees, many in uncontrollable tears at the centrepiece of a day of 30 gold medals in Rio. Park … [Read more...]