And they're off! A strong start can give BMX racers an edge (The Associated Press) Get to the front after the first turn, and there's a good chance a rider will be able to avoid the kind of wreck-filled chaos that marked the action in the men's quarterfinal round at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics on a breezy afternoon. Australian teammate Anthony Dean also had a strong quarterfinal round, … [Read more...]
Brazilian police say Lochte, US swimmers were not robbed (Yahoo Sports)
Brazilian police say Lochte, US swimmers were not robbed (Yahoo Sports) Brazilian police said Thursday that swimmer Ryan Lochte and three U.S. teammates were not robbed after a night of partying, and the intoxicated athletes instead vandalized a gas station bathroom and were questioned by armed guards before they paid for the damage and left. The police account came in direct contrast to … [Read more...]
Crouser, Kovacs finish 1-2 in Olympic shot put (Yahoo Sports)
Crouser, Kovacs finish 1-2 in Olympic shot put (Yahoo Sports) Ryan Crouser captured gold with an Olympic-record throw of 22.52 meters Thursday night to hold off U.S. teammate and favorite Joe Kovacs in the shot put final. It's not a stretch to say that throwing runs in Crouser's family. ''It's definitely a family affair and they were all standing in the stands behind the shot put and were … [Read more...]
Ashton Eaton ties Olympic record, but it’s Bolt’s show again (Yahoo Sports)
Ashton Eaton ties Olympic record, but it's Bolt's show again (Yahoo Sports) Ashton Eaton retained his title as the best all-around athlete in the world by tying the decathlon Olympic record and, within minutes, had stepped back for track and field's ultimate superstar to take center stage again. What more could the now two-time Olympic champion Eaton do Thursday night to get just a little … [Read more...]
New-look Juve face tricky first test in title defence
New-look Juve face tricky first test in title defence Rome (AFP) – After a busy close season in the transfer market, Juventus kick off their bid for a record sixth consecutive Serie A title on Saturday by entertaining Fiorentina. The visit of Paulo Sousa’s squad, fifth last season, will provide a tricky first examination for a Juve side that has seen change aplenty in the close season. Coach … [Read more...]
Joey Votto gives Ichiro 51 pizzas as retribution for his free donuts
Joey Votto gives Ichiro 51 pizzas as retribution for his free donuts Here's a sentence you didn't expect to read today: Ichiro Suzuki and Joey Votto spent the Marlins-Reds four-game series engaged in a free-food war. Earlier in the series, an unknown Marlins player had large quantities of donuts delivered to Votto's locker. Per MLB.com, Votto responded the only way any self-respecting ballplayer … [Read more...]
With Tom Brady hurt, Patriots' Jimmy Garoppolo turns in another solid game
With Tom Brady hurt, Patriots' Jimmy Garoppolo turns in another solid game Jimmy Garoppolo’s final official attempt of Thursday night’s first half was his best. After a slow start, Garoppolo finished with a solid outing in the New England Patriots’ preseason game against the Chicago Bears. Garoppolo started after Tom Brady was sent home after reportedly cutting his right thumb with … [Read more...]
Rotoworld Podcasts: Fantasy 3-Pointers Podcast
Rotoworld Podcasts: Fantasy 3-Pointers Podcast Friday, August 19, 2016 It certainly makes sense for fantasy owners to wait a bit on treys because so many players are firing away. Plus, a lot of players have more of a green light than usual. We'll talk about the guys you'll want to keep in mind. If you don't get a 3-pointer stud in the first few rounds, it's totally fine. Here's the podcast! … [Read more...]
Video: How the Dodgers became baseball’s most unlikely underdogs
Video: How the Dodgers became baseball’s most unlikely underdogs Here’s a hot take for you: The Los Angeles Dodgers, with their tumultuous season of injuries, have actually turned into underdogs. Yes, the baseball team with the highest payroll in baseball has become a riches-to-rags-back-to-riches story at which you have to marvel. I tackle this in the latest installment of my Open Mike … [Read more...]
Rickie Fowler hits near 400-yard drive at Wyndham en route to 67
Rickie Fowler hits near 400-yard drive at Wyndham en route to 67 Rickie Fowler came into this week knowing he needed a special four rounds to secure his place on the Ryder Cup team in September. Check off Round 1 as Fowler shot a 3-under 67 and is just four strokes back of the lead after 18 holes. Fowler's most outrageous shot was this 373-yard drive off the cart path that led to the first of … [Read more...]