Olympics--Boxing-Lopez completes Cuba's golden hat-trick (Reuters) (Adds codes, text unchanged) * Lopez takes Cuba's third gold of boxing tournament * Silver medal for Uzbekistan By Alan Baldwin RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 20 (Reuters) - World champion Arlen Lopez beat Uzbekistan's Bektemir Melikuziev on a unanimous points decision to win the Olympic middleweight title on Saturday, Cuba's third … [Read more...]
Froome’s Sky wins Vuelta opener, Contador’s Tinkoff labors (The Associated Press)
Froome's Sky wins Vuelta opener, Contador's Tinkoff labors (The Associated Press) OURENSE, Spain (AP) -- Chris Froome had a successful start to the Spanish Vuelta with Sky winning the team time trial as the grand tour started Saturday. … [Read more...]
Mikhail Aleshin wins pole at Pocono; Josef Newgarden 2nd (The Associated Press)
Mikhail Aleshin wins pole at Pocono; Josef Newgarden 2nd (The Associated Press) After the last car sped past the finish line at Pocono Raceway, Mikhail Aleshin raised his arms in triumph. Fastest in morning practice on the tricky 2.5-mile triangular track, Aleshin was fastest in qualifying to win the IndyCar pole on Saturday. It's the first career pole for the Russian, who drives for … [Read more...]
Swedish player delivers miss of the year on an empty net (Video)
Swedish player delivers miss of the year on an empty net (Video) YouTube Patrik Stefan, you have company. During Friday’s Champions Hockey League action between Sweden’s Frolunda and the awesomely named German side Grizzlys Wolfsburg, we were given an all-time blooper. With Frolunda leading 2-1 and less than a minute to play in the third period, forward Carl Grundstrom, a 2016 second-round … [Read more...]
Reaction to U.S. women's hoops sixth straight gold medal
Reaction to U.S. women's hoops sixth straight gold medal 4:55 PM ET The United States' women's basketball team captured its sixth consecutive Olympic gold medal after a dominating 101-72 win over Spain. The team's impressive performance in Rio did not go unnoticed by the basketball world and beyond. Here's a sampling of the notable social media reaction to Team USA's return trip to gold … [Read more...]
Tyler Naquin's walk-off inside-the-park homer was unique and fun
Tyler Naquin's walk-off inside-the-park homer was unique and fun The play of the night on Friday and perhaps the play of the season in baseball took place in Cleveland when rookie Tyler Naquin delivered a walk-off for the ages. After Jose Ramirez tied their game against Toronto with a conventional home run in the ninth inning, Naquin immediately followed with an unconventional home run … [Read more...]
Miami is reportedly investigating WR Stacy Coley, too
Miami is reportedly investigating WR Stacy Coley, too (AP Photo/Rob Brown) A prominent member of Miami’s offense is reportedly being investigated by the school. The school is looking into several football players who may have received extra benefits from a South Beach car rental agency. The Miami Herald reported Saturday that wide receiver Stacy Coley is one of those players. [Check out Dr. … [Read more...]
Lukaku will stay with Everton says Koeman
Lukaku will stay with Everton says Koeman West Bromwich (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Everton manager Ronald Koeman says Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku has decided to stay at Goodison Park despite strong interest from Chelsea. Lukaku has been high on Chelsea’s wanted list since Antonio Conte took over as manager in the close-season and the west Londoners were considering whether to make a bid close to … [Read more...]
Bills star DT Marcell Dareus says he'll enter rehab facility
Bills star DT Marcell Dareus says he'll enter rehab facility Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Marcell Dareus’ latest suspension might have been a wake-up call. Dareus, who was suspended for the first four games of the regular season for violating the NFL’s substance-abuse policy, announced through the Bills on Saturday that he will enter a rehabilitation facility. “After careful … [Read more...]
Brett Anderson looking to be key part of Dodgers success
Brett Anderson looking to be key part of Dodgers success The Los Angeles Dodgers near historic rash of injuries has been well documented. With 26 players landing on the disabled list this season, they’ve had to overcome more games lost from key players than any other team in baseball. It hasn’t been easy for them all season, but there might be a sign of hope on the horizon. On Saturday, ace … [Read more...]