Olympics-Cycling-'Just something to tell the kids' Wiggins says after gold (Reuters) By Stephen Eisenhammer RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 12 (Reuters) - Bradley Wiggins shrugged off becoming Britain's most decorated Olympian in typically low-key fashion on Friday, saying it was "just something to tell the kids about" after winning gold in track cycling's team pursuit. Britain set a new world record … [Read more...]
Robert Griffin starts well for Browns, then hits a speed bump
Robert Griffin starts well for Browns, then hits a speed bump Robert Griffin III made his Cleveland Browns debut on Friday night (AP) Say this about Cleveland Browns coach Hue Jackson: He must not be into the notion of a couple safe passes to allow his quarterback to settle in. On Robert Griffin III’s first snap with the Cleveland Browns, his first game action since last preseason, Jackson … [Read more...]
Rio Olympics: Michael Phelps beaten by Singaporean he met as a 13-year-old
Rio Olympics: Michael Phelps beaten by Singaporean he met as a 13-year-old When Joseph Schooling first met Michael Phelps, he was just 13 years old -- a kid meeting the swimmer he idolized. Neither could have known at the time that the same young boy would go head-to-head with his idol in the pool years later. And not only would they go head-to-head, the boy would win. Schooling beat his … [Read more...]
Solo blasts Sweden ‘cowards’ as USA women bow out of Rio
Solo blasts Sweden ‘cowards’ as USA women bow out of Rio Rio de Janeiro (AFP) – Outspoken USA women’s goalkeeper Hope Solo labelled Sweden “cowards” after the world champions’ bid for a fourth straight Olympic gold ended in quarter-final defeat. Sweden progressed to their first ever Olympics semi-final 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in Brasilia as Sweden coach Pia Sundhage ousted the US team … [Read more...]
Team USA survives Serbia in three-point win
Team USA survives Serbia in three-point win 8:56 PM ET Associated Press RIO DE JANEIRO -- Written in Portuguese on one wall above center court at Carioca Arena is the phrase "Um mundo novo." Translation: a new world. It didn't seem that way in men's basketball to start the Rio Games, but it's getting closer. Turnovers and miscommunications once again plagued Team USA, this time against … [Read more...]
LOOK: RG3 has wild first play, gets lit up after 49-yard bomb to Pryor
LOOK: RG3 has wild first play, gets lit up after 49-yard bomb to Pryor Ironically enough, Robert Griffin III's first play with the Cleveland Browns looked a lot like his entire career in Washington: A flash of brilliance followed by a small injury. After watching the Browns defense for the first six minutes of the game on Friday, RG3 and the Browns offense finally hit the field against the … [Read more...]
Yasiel Puig joins his new Triple-A teammates in hunting Pokemon
Yasiel Puig joins his new Triple-A teammates in hunting Pokemon Gotta catch ’em all, Yasiel Puig (AP) Since partying with his Triple-A teammates and posting the exploits on Snapchat wasn’t to the liking of Yasiel Puig’s employer, the Los Angeles Dodgers, maybe they’ll care more for his newest hobby. Puig said he joined his Oklahoma City Dodgers teammates in hunting Pokémon on Thursday night. … [Read more...]
Graduate transfer hand-wringing screams of coaches' competitive fear
Graduate transfer hand-wringing screams of coaches' competitive fear It took a non-descript backup defensive back to usher in the latest tidal wave of student-athlete welfare. On this silly graduate transfer issue, Alabama didn't go to war over an NFL-bound left tackle or wide receiver with Olympic speed. Well, mostly because a Cam Robinson or Calvin Ridley probably aren't looking to … [Read more...]
Alexis Johnson cleared by Tennessee discipline committee
Alexis Johnson cleared by Tennessee discipline committee (Getty Images) Suspended Tennessee defensive tackle Alexis Johnson’s attorney says his client has been cleared by the school’s judicial panel of conduct violations. According to the Knoxville News-Sentinel, Johnson is still currently suspended from the football team. He was suspended in February after an arrest on charges of assault … [Read more...]
Goalkeeper Solo blasts Sweden ‘cowards’ as USA women bow out
Goalkeeper Solo blasts Sweden ‘cowards’ as USA women bow out Rio de Janeiro (AFP) – Outspoken USA women’s goalkeeper Hope Solo labelled Sweden “cowards” after the world champions’ bid for a fourth straight Olympic gold ended in quarter-final defeat Friday. Sweden progressed to their first ever Olympics semi-final 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in Brasilia as Sweden coach Pia Sundhage ousted … [Read more...]