Boos for Brazil after Iraq stalemate in Rio Rio de Janeiro (AFP) – An irritated Neymar drew another blank as Brazil’s faltering bid for a first football Olympic gold continued with second 0-0 draw in as many games against Iraq. The Barcelona star became increasingly frustrated with the rough treatment he received and Iraq’s time-wasting tactics as Brazil were booed off the field in Brasilia for … [Read more...]
Britain’s Peaty, Sweden’s Sjostrom set world records in Rio (Yahoo Sports)
Britain's Peaty, Sweden's Sjostrom set world records in Rio (Yahoo Sports) Peaty blew away Cameron van der Burgh of South Africa, the defending Olympic champion who took silver this time in 58.69. The bronze went to Cody Miller of the United States, whose time of 58.87 held off teammate Kevin Cordes. Sweden's Sarah Sjostrom also turned in a world-record performance in the 100 butterfly. … [Read more...]
Olympics-Cycling-I’ll be fine, says Van Vleuten after horror smash (Reuters)
Olympics-Cycling-I'll be fine, says Van Vleuten after horror smash (Reuters) * Van Vleuten leading road race when she crashed * Three vertebrae fractures * Tweets that she is 'fine' (recasts, adds van Vleuten comment) By Martyn Herman RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 7 (Reuters) - Annemiek van Vleuten suffered three fractured vertebrae and a concussion after a horrifying high-speed crash in the … [Read more...]
Team says tire caused Derrike Cope's car's crazy explosion at Watkins Glen
Team says tire caused Derrike Cope's car's crazy explosion at Watkins Glen (Getty Images) Derrike Cope’s car had a massive explosion during Saturday’s Xfinity Series race at Watkins Glen. Cope was experiencing brake issues during the race and was coasting around the track. His car came to a stop in the shortcut part of the inner loop at the road course. It then went kablooie. Your … [Read more...]
Mourinho ‘proud’ of record-breaking Pogba move
Mourinho ‘proud’ of record-breaking Pogba move London (AFP) – Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho said his club should feel “proud” about signing Paul Pogba as the France midfielder moved closer to rejoining his former team in a world-record transfer. Pogba, 23, is poised to complete a reported 89 million pounds ($116.4 million, 105 million euros) switch to Old Trafford after United and … [Read more...]
Olympic cycling course leaves riders bloodied, broken (The Associated Press)
Olympic cycling course leaves riders bloodied, broken (The Associated Press) After a series of spills in the men's Olympic road race left cyclists with broken bones and bloody road rash, it seemed as if the women's race Sunday was going to escape serious injury. Dutch rider Annemiek van Vleuten, barreling down the final descent of Vista Chinesa in the lead, hit the deck in a spectacular … [Read more...]
Online version of Orlando Pace's speech had St. Louis parts cut out
Online version of Orlando Pace's speech had St. Louis parts cut out NFL fans in St. Louis are a bit on edge a bit these days, and understandably so. They had their team taken from them. While the league plans to celebrate the Los Angeles Rams’ return to Southern California — when ESPN was killing time after the Hall of Fame game was canceled Chris Berman excitedly promoted next … [Read more...]
2016 Olympics: No. 1 seed Novak Djokovic bounced in first round of singles tennis
2016 Olympics: No. 1 seed Novak Djokovic bounced in first round of singles tennis Novak Djokovic's stay in Rio may be short-lived. The No. 1 seed in the Olympic singles tournament fell in the first round to Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina 7-6 (7-4), 7-6 (7-2) and was visibly frustrated all night. Del Potro outplayed Djokovic across the court, forcing errors and outright winning points with … [Read more...]
State of Emergency: Brazil can only tie lowly Iraq
State of Emergency: Brazil can only tie lowly Iraq Brazil’s Neymar, top, jumps over Iraq’s Alaa Ali during a group A match of the men’s Olympic football tournament. (AP) Maybe soccer isn’t Brazil’s thing? The host country’s international woes continued Sunday night when Brazil tied lowly Iraq, 0-0, in group play. Not even seven minutes of stoppage time in a chippy game was able to give … [Read more...]
Celtic boss Rodgers hails Sinclair debut winner
Celtic boss Rodgers hails Sinclair debut winner Glasgow (AFP) – Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers heaped praise on new signing Scott Sinclair as the winger came off the bench to grab a late winner in a 2-1 Scottish Premiership victory over Hearts. The 27-year-old, who only completed his £4.5million move from Aston Villa late on Saturday, replaced Stuart Armstrong on the hour mark. But his surging … [Read more...]