Alex Rodriguez planning to sit out the rest of the season At 1 p.m. ET on Monday, one of the greatest baseball players of all-time became a free-agent. When the clock struck 1 p.m., Alex Rodriguez officially became former New York Yankees designated hitter Alex Rodriguez. He was free to sign with any club. There were obstacles, of course. Rodriguez is 41 years old, and has hit just … [Read more...]
This is the best Usain Bolt picture that's ever been taken
This is the best Usain Bolt picture that's ever been taken Medal count | Olympic schedule | Olympic news Ali standing over Liston. Jordan taking off from the free throw line. Pete Rose diving into third. And now Usain Bolt caught in his natural state, grinning back at the competition he so easily bested during Sunday’s 100-meter semifinal at the Olympics down in Rio. When all future … [Read more...]
Trae Young planning fall commitment; Kentucky Wildcats still in lead – A Sea of Blue
Trae Young planning fall commitment; Kentucky Wildcats still in lead - A Sea of Blue Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports Trae Young revealed a significant bit of news regarding when he may commit. It looks like Trae Young will not wait until the spring to make his decision. In a recent interview with the Oklahoman, Young revealed that he's planning a December commitment, though did make sure to … [Read more...]
Seattle Seahawks vs. Minnesota Vikings – 8/18/16 NFL Pick, Odds, and Prediction – Sports Chat Place
Seattle Seahawks vs. Minnesota Vikings - 8/18/16 NFL Pick, Odds, and Prediction - Sports Chat Place Minnesota Vikings (11-6) at Seattle Seahawks (11-7) (2015 Records) NFL Football: Thursday, August 18, 2016 at 10:00 pm (CenturyLink Field) The Line: Seattle Seahawks -3.5 -- Over/Under: 38.5 See the Latest Odds TV: NFL Network The Seattle Seahawks and the Minnesota Viking face off on Thursday in … [Read more...]
Iowa State lineman Jake Campos out 'indefinitely'
Iowa State lineman Jake Campos out 'indefinitely' Iowa State QB Joel Lanning (7) celebrates with wide receiver Quenton Bundrage, center, and offensive lineman Jake Campos (67). (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) Iowa State’s most experienced offensive lineman is out indefinitely. Cyclones coach Matt Campbell announced Monday that tackle Jake Campos injured his leg Sunday. The program did not … [Read more...]
Russia’s Klishina wins appeal, can compete at Rio Olympics (Yahoo Sports)
Russia's Klishina wins appeal, can compete at Rio Olympics (Yahoo Sports) The lone Russian track and field athlete at the Olympics has won her appeal to compete at the Rio de Janeiro Games. The Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled early Monday that Darya Klishina is eligible to take part in Tuesday's long jump qualifying because she has been based outside of Russia for the last three years … [Read more...]
Olympics-Cycling-Track-Women’s sprint classification round 9-12 results (Reuters)
Olympics-Cycling-Track-Women's sprint classification round 9-12 results (Reuters) Aug 15 (Gracenote) - Olympic cycling-track women's sprint classification round 9-12 result in Rio de Janeiro on Monday. 1. Natasha Hansen (New Zealand) 11.795 seconds 2. Anna Meares (Australia) 3. Miriam Welte (Germany) 4. Virginie Cueff (France) … [Read more...]
Jamaican Campbell-Brown bows out in 1st round of 200 in Rio (Yahoo Sports)
Jamaican Campbell-Brown bows out in 1st round of 200 in Rio (Yahoo Sports) Highly decorated Jamaican sprinter Veronica Campbell-Brown will see a 200-meter Olympic final from a peculiar spot - the sideline. The two-time Olympic gold medalist in the event didn't make it out of the first round Monday, finishing third in her heat. ''I'm not even going to get into what happened because I cannot … [Read more...]
Olympics-Boxing-Men’s welterweight semifinal results (Reuters)
Olympics-Boxing-Men's welterweight semifinal results (Reuters) Aug 15 (Gracenote) - Olympic boxing men's welterweight semifinal result in Rio de Janeiro on Monday. Shakhram Giyasov (Uzbekistan) beat Mohammed Rabii (Morocco) 3-0 … [Read more...]
Iniesta out with knee injury
Iniesta out with knee injury Madrid (AFP) – Barcelona captain Andres Iniesta will be out for two weeks after picking up a knock in the the 2-0 first leg Super Cup win over Sevilla this weekend, the club said on Monday. The injury means the 32-year-old picked up a strained knee in the first game of the season on Sunday, and will miss the return leg at Camp Nou on August 17. Jeremy Mathieu also … [Read more...]