Move over Bolt, Thompson already has an Olympic double (Yahoo Sports) Elaine Thompson is the latest. After completing a sprint double at the Olympics with an overpowering performance in the 200 meters on Wednesday, Thompson is now one small step ahead of Bolt, who will try to clinch his double on Thursday. Thompson's latest victory made her the first woman to win the 100 and 200 at the … [Read more...]
No Bolt vs. Gatlin II at Olympics, American misses 200 final (Yahoo Sports)
No Bolt vs. Gatlin II at Olympics, American misses 200 final (Yahoo Sports) Bolt vs. Gatlin II at the Olympics is off. Gatlin tweaked his ankle in training way back at the beginning of the season but, ironically, really aggravated the problem about a week later doing a TV commercial for the Olympics. It returned in Rio de Janeiro and dampened his hopes of a gold. … [Read more...]
WATCH: Adam Eaton blows bubble while hitting a pivotal grand slam like a boss
WATCH: Adam Eaton blows bubble while hitting a pivotal grand slam like a boss White Sox outfielder Adam Eaton is a talented feller. Need evidence? You could point to Eaton's numbers -- he entered Wednesday hitting .275/.358/.410 with 10 home runs -- or you could just point to what he did against the Indians. What'd he do that was so special? Hit a pivotal grand slam with his team down in the … [Read more...]
US men’s volleyball reaches Rio semis with 4th straight win (Yahoo Sports)
US men's volleyball reaches Rio semis with 4th straight win (Yahoo Sports) John Speraw ran along the sideline about as close as he could to actually being in the action, cheering Aaron Russell to make a save while crashing into the barrier some 20 feet behind the end line. ''I was willing him to get that ball,'' the U.S. coach said. Moments later, Micah Christenson pulled off a nearly … [Read more...]
Enrique hails Barcelona squad as Messi leads Spanish Super Cup romp
Enrique hails Barcelona squad as Messi leads Spanish Super Cup romp Barcelona (AFP) – Luis Enrique wanted his players to take the plaudits as Barcelona crushed Sevilla 3-0 to win their 12th Spanish Super Cup on Wednesday, 5-0 on aggregate. Arda Turan and Lionel Messi blew away the Andalusians at the Camp Nou, with victory meaning the coach has won eight of the 10 competitions he has contested … [Read more...]
Giants' Josh Brown suspended for season opener after domestic violence arrest
Giants' Josh Brown suspended for season opener after domestic violence arrest Giants kicker Josh Brown will miss the season opener against the Cowboys. (AP) On Wednesday afternoon, reports came that the NFL had suspended New York Giants kicker Josh Brown for the first game of the regular season after a violation of the personal conduct policy. But for hours, the question was, why? These … [Read more...]
U.S. hoops turns slow start into rout of Argentina
U.S. hoops turns slow start into rout of Argentina 11:45 PM ET Associated Press RIO DE JANEIRO -- The nail-biters ended for the U.S. Olympic men's basketball team. So did a golden era of international basketball. Emphatically stopping a stretch of three straight close games, the Americans advanced to the semifinals by sprinting past Manu Ginobili and Argentina 105-78 on Wednesday night. … [Read more...]
Ginobili bids Games farewell: Been amazing run
Ginobili bids Games farewell: Been amazing run 11:04 PM ET Associated Press RIO DE JANEIRO -- Manu Ginobili's emotions were jumbled as he tried to put his Olympic journey into words. Long after his last game inside the rings ended, the balding forward who once again had done all he could in defeat, returned to the floor and was handed the game ball. Ginobili tucked it under his left arm and … [Read more...]
Rio Olympics results: USA wins medals in track and field, equestrian on Day 12
Rio Olympics results: USA wins medals in track and field, equestrian on Day 12 The U.S. got off to a strong start on Wednesday with early medal wins in equestrian and track and field. Another night of track and field events provided even more hardware for the U.S. Medal Count Medal Tracker Day 12 U.S. medals Evan Jager won silver in the steeplechase on Wednesday. USATSIGold Tianna … [Read more...]
The Cubs bullpen will not acknowledge your rocket foul ball
The Cubs bullpen will not acknowledge your rocket foul ball If Chicago Cubs fans are worried about the 2016 team being fazed by the pressure of ending a 108-year World Series championship drought, this video should make them feel better. During Wednesday’s 6-1 win against the Brewers, Chicago’s relievers could not be bothered to react to Jonathan Villar’s well-struck foul ball as zeroed in … [Read more...]