Day four at the Rio Olympics (Reuters) RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Latest news from the fourth day of competition at the Rio Olympics on Tuesday (all times GMT): 2122 CHINA’S CHEN RUOLIN SPEAKS ON HER PERSONAL STRUGGLES WITH DIVING AFTER WINNING THE GOLD MEDAL IN THE WOMEN’S SYNCHRONISED 10M PLATFORM “Over the past two years, I have struggled a lot and it has not been easy. I have even … [Read more...]
DraftKings MLB Lineup: Best Picks & DFS Players August 10 – Heavy.com
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Dutch cyclist released from hospital, scheduled to fly home Friday
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Pacquiao comeback fight vs Vargas is on Nov. 5 in Las Vegas (The Associated Press)
Pacquiao comeback fight vs Vargas is on Nov. 5 in Las Vegas (The Associated Press) Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao confirmed Wednesday that he will come out of retirement to fight WBO welterweight champion Jessie Vargas on Nov. 5 in Las Vegas. The 37-year-old Pacquiao said he was excited to return to the ring and said he has to fight again to earn a living. During the campaign for the … [Read more...]
The Dodgers just did what seemed impossible without Clayton Kershaw
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Soccer Saturday pundits pick their Premier League bottom three – SkySports
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Michael Phelps tears swim cap, wins 21st gold medal anyway
Michael Phelps tears swim cap, wins 21st gold medal anyway Your browser does not support iframes. Swimming at Olympic levels requires precise preparation, an attention to detail that borders on the monomaniacal. Every element of a swimmer’s life and routine must function exactly as expected, at exactly the right moment. So when Michael Phelps tore his swim cap moments before preparing to … [Read more...]
Training Camp Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Boyd Heating Up
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'We Want A-Rod' chant erupts at Fenway as A-Rod stays on the bench
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2016 Olympics TV schedule, Day 5 viewer's guide (Aug. 10)
2016 Olympics TV schedule, Day 5 viewer's guide (Aug. 10) Michael Phelps is back in action Wednesday. (Getty Images) Michael Phelps returns to the pool after an emotional win in the 200-meter butterfly, and the all-stars of Team USA basketball return to the court. Check out what else is scheduled for today. Morning slots: If you’re up at 7:30 am ET, turn on a pot of coffee and watch the … [Read more...]