US boxer Nico Hernandez scores big upset of Russian star (The Associated Press) Nico Hernandez realized the enormous odds he faced when he stepped in the ring with Russia's Vasilii Egorov, the second-seeded light flyweight in the Olympic boxing tournament. Hernandez pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the Olympics' first three days on Monday night with a unanimous decision over Egorov, … [Read more...]
Australia pursuit team rider hurt in crash, out of hospital (The Associated Press)
Australia pursuit team rider hurt in crash, out of hospital (The Associated Press) Australian cyclist Melissa Hoskins was released from the hospital hours after a terrifying crash in training Monday, and she still hopes to compete in the team pursuit competition later this week. The team of Hoskins, Ashlee Ankudinoff, Georgia Baker, Amy Cure and Annette Edmondson were at race speed of … [Read more...]
Pogba completes world record Man Utd return
Pogba completes world record Man Utd return Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – French superstar Paul Pogba on Tuesday completed a sensational return to Manchester United from Juventus for a reported world record fee. United said Pogba had signed a five-year contract but did not give the fee which British media have put at 89 million pounds ($116.4 million, 105 million euros). That would see the … [Read more...]
U.S. men overcome slow start to beat Venezuela
U.S. men overcome slow start to beat Venezuela 9:41 PM ET Associated Press RIO DE JANEIRO -- Red, white and blase for one quarter, the U.S. Olympic men's basketball team woke up and won with ease. Shaking off a sluggish, sloppy start and maybe some Brazilian boredom, the Americans regrouped in the second quarter and romped over Venezuela 113-69 on Monday, taking another step toward a possible … [Read more...]
2016 Rio Olympics results: USA swimming, diving win medals on Day 3
2016 Rio Olympics results: USA swimming, diving win medals on Day 3 Day 2 was a good one for the U.S., taking home gold medals in swimming and dominating women's gymnastics. So far it's been slower on Day 3 for the Americans, but more medals are sure to come in the swimming finals later tonight. Check out our live blog to see the latest updates on the night's action. Day 3 Medal Count Medal … [Read more...]
The 10 oddest moments of A-Rod's career
The 10 oddest moments of A-Rod's career New York Yankees designated hitter Alex Rodriguez is hanging up his cleats. In just a few days, Rodriguez will play his final game for the Yankees. After Friday, he’s expected to join the team as a special instructor and advisor. If this is really it for A-Rod’s playing career, he’ll leave behind one of the strangest legacies in the game. By the … [Read more...]
Big 12 expansion: 25 LGBT groups urge conference not to consider BYU
Big 12 expansion: 25 LGBT groups urge conference not to consider BYU The Big 12 has left the door open for expansion by two or four teams in the near future and there are a number of schools hoping to be added to the conference, including BYU, which is currently an independent in football. According to Fox Sports' Stewart Mandel, Athlete Ally and the National Center for Lesbian Rights wrote a … [Read more...]
Bryan Clauson dies following injuries suffered in sprint car wreck
Bryan Clauson dies following injuries suffered in sprint car wreck Clauson has competed in the last two Indianapolis 500s (Getty Images). UPDATED 9 a.m. ET Monday Former NASCAR driver Bryan Clauson, 27, died Sunday night after sustaining injuries in a midget sprint car crash at Belleview High Banks Speedway Fairgrounds in Kansas on Saturday. Clauson, leading the race at the time, flipped … [Read more...]
Katie Ledecky's world-record swim causes Twitter to go crazy
Katie Ledecky's world-record swim causes Twitter to go crazy (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) Katie Ledecky absolutely dominated the 400 freestyle race in Rio, breaking her own world record in the process with a 3:56:46. She was so far ahead of silver medalist Jazz Carlin, that Twitter exploded with reaction to her incredible performance. Never a doubt, Ledecky KILLS IT!! Go USA!! — Samuel L. … [Read more...]
Olympics-Boxing-Men’s light flyweight last 16 results (Reuters)
Olympics-Boxing-Men's light flyweight last 16 results (Reuters) Aug 8 (Gracenote) - Olympic boxing men's light flyweight last 16 results in Rio de Janeiro on Monday. Nico Miguel Hernandez (U.S. ... … [Read more...]