Month: August 2016

Russia Denies Diplomat Killed Attempted Robber With Own Gun In Rio Ahead Of Olympics

Police in Rio di Janeiro stated a Russian diplomat trying to stop an attempted robbery Thursday near the Olympic Park was involved…

8 years ago

Fan Leaps Into Tunnel To Meet Lionel Messi, Gets Tackled By Security Guard

Some fans will clearly do whatever it takes to meet their favorite sports stars. Fan Leaps Into Tunnel To Meet…

8 years ago

Portugal, Seeking First Olympic Medal, Beats Argentina 2-0 In Opener

Portugal defeated Group D rival Argentina 2-0 in their opening Olympic game in Rio di Janeiro on Thursday, thus beginning their…

8 years ago

Mark Teixeira Reportedly Set To Retire After Season

New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira will announce his retirement Friday, according to ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney. The…

8 years ago

Russell Westbrook Extends Contract With Thunder Through At Least 2018

Russell Westbrook and the Oklahoma City Thunder have agreed in principle to a renegotiated three-year contract worth $85-plus million, according to…

8 years ago

Timberwolves’ Andrew Wiggins Nearly Sinks 720-Degree Dunk

Andrew Wiggins could make jaws drop at next year's NBA dunk contest, if he is interested in participating. Timberwolves' Andrew Wiggins…

8 years ago

Kansas City Chiefs Sign Nick Foles As Backup Quarterback

Free agent quarterback Nick Foles has agreed to contract terms with the Kansas City Chiefs. Foles would be the backup to 12-year…

8 years ago

Rory McIlory Voices Support For Nike Staff After Company Announces End Of Golf Equipment Production

Rory McIlroy has jumped on Twitter to express his support for Nike employees after the sportswear giant announced it will stop…

8 years ago

Get the Gear Preseason Edition: 3 Options For Soccer Boots Under $200

With preseason right around the corner, you (or your child) have already put in the time prepping your body for…

8 years ago

Team USA Basketball To Stay On Cruise Liner Rio

Much has been said about the accommodations, or lack thereof, for the athletes participating in the 2016 Summer Olympics in…

8 years ago

Derek Fisher Considers Possibly Resuming NBA Playing Career

Former New York Knicks coach Derek Fisher hinted at a potential comeback as a player Tuesday night when he posted two Instagram…

8 years ago

Michael Phelps Chosen As Team USA’s Flag Bearer For Rio Olympics

Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of all time, was selected as Team USA's flag bearer for the opening ceremony of…

8 years ago

Titans Sign Former LB Tim Shaw, Who Is Fighting ALS, To One-Day Contract

Former Tennessee Titans linebacker Tim Shaw, who was diagnosed with ALS in April 2014, signed a one-day contract with the team and was…

8 years ago

Janine Beckie Scores Goal In First Minute Of Canada’s 2-0 Olympic Opener Win Over Australia

Canadian women's national team captain Christine Sinclair assisted in making Olympic history for her country by intercepting a pass to set up Janine…

8 years ago

Carli Lloyd, Alex Morgan Lead USWNT To 2-0 Win Over New Zealand In Olympic Opener

Carli Lloyd and Alex Morgan each scored to propel the U.S. women's national team to a 2-0 victory over New Zealand at the Estádio…

8 years ago

April Ross, Team USA 2016 Olympic Beach Volleyball Player, On Her Start In Outdoor, Pre-Match Prep [VIDEO EXCLUSIVE]

US Olympic Volleyball Player April Ross by uSports April Ross, 34-year-old Team USA beach volleyball player, is in Rio preparing…

8 years ago

Jon Niese Back To The Mets After Brief Stint With Pirates For Antonio Bastardo

Left-handed pitcher Jonathon Niese is back with the Mets, but we certainly wouldn't call it home. Niese had some choice words…

8 years ago

Intersex Runner Caster Semenya Of South Africa To Take Center Stage At Rio Olympics

Caster Semenya, a South African runner, is set to become one of the most prominent athletes of the upcoming Rio Olympics.…

8 years ago

OPINION: Yasiel Puig’s Future Far From Certain, Career Far From Over

He stands 6-foot-2, tipping the scales at 240 pounds of solid, muscular, athleticism. But at the moment, Yasiel Puig is…

8 years ago

Travelers Championship 2016 Preview: TV Schedule, Prize Money, Power Rankings

The 2016 Travelers Championship, one of the final major events before the start of the FedEx Cup, is set to…

8 years ago