Ledecky wins most challenging event with gritty performance (Yahoo Sports) Katie Ledecky has never felt such pain. Ledecky took the most challenging step toward a feat that's only been done one other time, holding off Sweden's Sarah Sjostrom to win the 200-meter freestyle Tuesday and give the American star her second gold of the Olympics. Debbie Meyer is the only female swimmer to capture … [Read more...]
Phelps wins Olympic gold medals No. 20 and 21 in Rio (Yahoo Sports)
Phelps wins Olympic gold medals No. 20 and 21 in Rio (Yahoo Sports) Michael Phelps sat alone, thoroughly exhausted. ''That was probably one of my most challenging doubles,'' the 31-year-old Phelps said. It was another performance for the ages, but Phelps has done it so many times that nothing else would have been fitting. … [Read more...]
Out of sorts, Serena Williams upset at Olympics by Svitolina (Yahoo Sports)
Out of sorts, Serena Williams upset at Olympics by Svitolina (Yahoo Sports) Out of sorts and out of answers, defending champion Serena Williams is out of the Rio de Janeiro Olympics. Shanking shots of all sorts, including five - yes, five! - double-faults in one game alone, Williams lost to Elina Svitolina of Ukraine 6-4, 6-3 in the third round in a real shocker Tuesday, ending the No. … [Read more...]
Rio Olympics results: Phelps, USA gymnastics, swimming win gold on Day 4
Rio Olympics results: Phelps, USA gymnastics, swimming win gold on Day 4 Day 4 of the Olympics was all about the U.S. women's gymnastics team. The five competitors came in with nearly impossible expectations, but they somehow exceeded them. There were also medals in equestrian and judo, with swimming coming up later Tuesday night. Day 4 Medal Count Medal Tracker Day 4 U.S. medals The U.S. … [Read more...]
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Wounded Wacha
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Wounded Wacha Follow @Rotoworld_BB and @RyanPBoyer on Twitter. The Cardinals made some big moves with their pitching staff Tuesday. Michael Wacha was placed on the disabled list with a shoulder injury that general manager John Mozeliak said is similar to the one he had two years ago which cost him two months of action. While the club believes this ailment isn’t … [Read more...]
USA women’s football Olympic winning streak halted by Colombia
USA women’s football Olympic winning streak halted by Colombia Rio de Janeiro (AFP) – The USA women’s football team’s Olympic winning streak was ended by a horror show from controversial goalkeeper Hope Solo in a 2-2 draw with Colombia on Tuesday. Brazil’s darling Marta only appeared as a second-half substitute as the hosts were also held 0-0 against South Africa to secure top spot for the hosts … [Read more...]
Rio Olympics: Michael Phelps, USA gymnastics live up to lofty expectations
Rio Olympics: Michael Phelps, USA gymnastics live up to lofty expectations With the women's gymnastics team, Katie Ledecky and Michael Phelps all in action with gold medals on the line, Tuesday was a star-studded affair for Team USA. It was also an extremely successful day in Rio for the Americans. Team USA padded its gold-medal total, extending its lead and sending the country into hysterics … [Read more...]
One of Michael Jordan's Olympic teammates says Bob Knight made him cry
One of Michael Jordan's Olympic teammates says Bob Knight made him cry Michael Jordan and Bobby Knight have a grand old time. (AP Photo/John Zich) The popular image of Michael Jordan is one of a ruthless competitor with a near-pathological need to win. As such, the emotions Jordan brings to mind mostly have to do with his on-court intensity — passion, anger, and desire. He is not a … [Read more...]
USA Basketball shows up to support swimming teammates
USA Basketball shows up to support swimming teammates 11:47 PM ET With the day off before their game against Australia, multiple members of the U.S. men's basketball team -- including the Golden State Warriors trio of Kevin Durant, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green -- showed up at the Olympic Aquatics Stadium to support the U.S. swim team. Great to see Kevin Durant, Draymond Green, Klay … [Read more...]
USWNT will play Sweden in Rio 2016 quarterfinals: Three things to know
USWNT will play Sweden in Rio 2016 quarterfinals: Three things to know The U.S. women's national team is looking for its fourth straight Olympic gold in 2016, and its next task is the quarterfinals, where we now know who the favorites will play. After winning Group G on Tuesday with a error-filled, disappointing 2-2 draw against Colombia, the U.S. now faces Sweden for a spot in the semifinals. … [Read more...]