Ginobili bids Games farewell: Been amazing run 11:04 PM ET Associated Press RIO DE JANEIRO -- Manu Ginobili's emotions were jumbled as he tried to put his Olympic journey into words. Long after his last game inside the rings ended, the balding forward who once again had done all he could in defeat, returned to the floor and was handed the game ball. Ginobili tucked it under his left arm and … [Read more...]
Rio Olympics results: USA wins medals in track and field, equestrian on Day 12
Rio Olympics results: USA wins medals in track and field, equestrian on Day 12 The U.S. got off to a strong start on Wednesday with early medal wins in equestrian and track and field. Another night of track and field events provided even more hardware for the U.S. Medal Count Medal Tracker Day 12 U.S. medals Evan Jager won silver in the steeplechase on Wednesday. USATSIGold Tianna … [Read more...]
The Cubs bullpen will not acknowledge your rocket foul ball
The Cubs bullpen will not acknowledge your rocket foul ball If Chicago Cubs fans are worried about the 2016 team being fazed by the pressure of ending a 108-year World Series championship drought, this video should make them feel better. During Wednesday’s 6-1 win against the Brewers, Chicago’s relievers could not be bothered to react to Jonathan Villar’s well-struck foul ball as zeroed in … [Read more...]
Social Hour: Navy mourns the loss of mascot Bill XXXV
Social Hour: Navy mourns the loss of mascot Bill XXXV (AP) Miss something that happened on Dr. Saturday’s social media presence? Well, we’ve got your roundup right here. Don’t let this happen again. Always be in the know by following Dr. Saturday on Twitter, Facebook and Tumblr. Navy is mourning the death of its mascot Bill XXXV. RIP Navy mascot Bill XXXV. pic.twitter.com/iMHJrgJxEF — Dr. … [Read more...]
Wyndham Championship 2016: How to watch live stream online, TV coverage
Wyndham Championship 2016: How to watch live stream online, TV coverage The final PGA Tour event of the 2015-16 regular season is upon us, and it should be a good one. The women's competition in Rio de Janeiro is still underway, but the men will be stateside in Greensboro, North Carolina, for the Wyndham Championship. Rickie Fowler will be there. So will his Olympics partner (and former winner … [Read more...]
IndyCar drivers will honor police when they resume at Texas (The Associated Press)
IndyCar drivers will honor police when they resume at Texas (The Associated Press) IndyCar drivers will have ''Back The Blue'' decals on their cars and wear caps representing local police and national law enforcement agencies when they resume the rain-interrupted race at Texas Motor Speedway on Aug. 27. Just weeks after the June 12 postponement, five law enforcement officers were shot and … [Read more...]
US routs Argentina 105-78, moves into men’s basketball semis (Yahoo Sports)
US routs Argentina 105-78, moves into men's basketball semis (Yahoo Sports) In front of a chanting, flag-waving crowd of Argentines who came to throw a raucous farewell party for their Golden Generation, the Americans delivered their most complete performance in Rio. ''What a remarkable run by Argentina and so we knew we had to match that energy tonight. Turning a slow start into an early … [Read more...]
Parker says goodbye to Olympics after France loses to Spain (Yahoo Sports)
Parker says goodbye to Olympics after France loses to Spain (Yahoo Sports) Before going their separate ways, Tony Parker and Paul Gasol met near mid-court and the new teammates shared a warm embrace following Spain's lopsided win. Nearly written off after two losses to open the Rio Games, Spain is back in the men's basketball semifinals for the third straight time following a 92-67 rout of … [Read more...]
Joe Pavelski likely to be named Team USA captain for World Cup of Hockey: Report
Joe Pavelski likely to be named Team USA captain for World Cup of Hockey: Report (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) There’s a good possibility San Jose Sharks captain Joe Pavelski will be named the captain of Team USA for the World Cup of Hockey. A source told CSN Bay Area that there is a “99 percent” chance that Pavelski, a Plover, Wisconsin native, will be chosen to wear the ‘C’ … [Read more...]
Seven burning questions for the SEC West during fall practice
Seven burning questions for the SEC West during fall practice It's hard to argue that there's been a better division in college football over the last decade than the SEC West. Since 2006, we've had 10 teams win national titles and six of those have come from the SEC West (Alabama four times, LSU and Auburn once each). In other words, the SEC West has more national titles in the last 10 years … [Read more...]