Month: August 2016

USA’s Travis Stevens Wins Silver In Men’s 81Kg Judo, First-Ever Olympic Medal In Weight Class

U.S. men's judoka Travis Stevens won a historic silver medal Tuesday at Carioca Arena 2 at Barra Olympic Park in Rio, one year…

8 years ago

Hope Solo’s Mistake Leads US To 2-2 Tie With Colombia, But Americans Still Win Group G

The U.S. women's soccer team faltered early thanks to an unlucky and embarrassing goal allowed by goalkeeper Hope Solo, then blew a…

8 years ago

Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina Ousts Serena Williams, Reigning Gold Medalist, From Rio Olympics

Serena Williams's playing performance looked significantly worse than her usual in Rio on Tuesday. Ukraine's Elina Svitolina Ousts Serena Williams, Reigning…

8 years ago

Michael Phelps Wins Record 21st Gold In 200M Butterfly, Katie Ledecky Shines As US Wins Freestyle Relay

With arms raised and a wagging finger, Michael Phelps made sure to let everyone know on Tuesday night who was still No.…

8 years ago

U.S. Gymnastics Team, Led By Simone Biles, Win Gold In Rio

The U.S. women's gymnastics team, headed by new superstar Simon Biles, somersaulted to the gold medal at the Rio Olympics Tuesday. U.S. Gymnastics…

8 years ago

Mike Bobinski New AD At Purdue, Big Ten’s Seventh New AD In Two Years

Athletic Directors have been bouncing around the Big Ten conference the last couple of years but Purdue has a history…

8 years ago

Ten-Year Veteran WR Lance Moore Retires Three Days After Signing With Falcons

The Atlanta Falcons announced on Monday that veteran wide receiver Lance Moore is retiring from the NFL after ten years, and just…

8 years ago

Kayla Harrison, U.S. Olympic Judo Champion, How She Visualizes Her Way To Gold [VIDEO EXCLUSIVE]

Kayla Harrison, Olympic Judo Gold Medalist, On... by uSports U.S. Olympic judoka Kayla Harrison won the 2012 London Olympics 78-kg…

8 years ago

Saints Release WR Hakeem Nicks, Sign Long Snapper Chris Highland

The New Orleans Saints released wide receiver Hakeem Nicks on Monday, the team confirmed. Saints Release WR Hakeem Nicks, Sign Long Snapper…

8 years ago

OPINION: Canadian Women’s Basketball Team Could Medal In Rio

The Canadian women's basketball team qualified for its sixth Olympics in Rio. It's rare that any Canadian teams qualify for the…

8 years ago

Rafaela Silva Wins Brazil’s First Gold In Rio

Rafaela Silva won her country's first gold medal of the Olympics, and she is also the first female judoka from…

8 years ago

Giants’ Brandon Crawford Ties MLB Record With Seven Hits In 8-7 Win Over Marlins

Brandon Crawford tied an all-time single-game National League record with a franchise-record seven hits, including a go-ahead single off righty Andrew Cashner in…

8 years ago

Watch: Aly Raisman’s Parents Get Very Stressed While Watching Her Compete In Rio

Gymnastics star Aly Raisman seemed perfectly calm during Team USA's Olympic qualifying round in Rio di Janeiro on Sunday.  Aly Raisman's Parents…

8 years ago

U.S. Women’s Rugby Finishes Fifth At Rio Olympics, Australia Beat New Zealand For Seventh Rugby Gold Medal

The U.S. women's rugby team defeated France 19-5 in Rio di Janeiro on Monday to finish fifth in the Olympic…

8 years ago

Team USA’s David Boudia, Steele Johnson Win Silver For Olympic Synchronized Diving

As they stood on the platform before their final dive at the Maria Lenk Aquatic Center in Rio on Monday, David…

8 years ago

U.S. Women’s Basketball Rout Spain 103-63 To Move To 2-0 In Rio Olympics

Diana Taurasi scored 13 points and Elena Delle Donne added 12 to lead the U.S. Women's Basketball Team to a 103-63 victory over…

8 years ago

A-Rod To Play Last Game Friday, Become Advisor To Yankees

Alex Rodriguez's Yankees career will be remembered for both its highs and lows, and the veteran shortstop and third baseman's news-making…

8 years ago

Oakland A’s Suspend Strength Coach Michael Henriques Over Hidden Camera Found In Weight Room

The Oakland Athletics say a team employee has been suspended after it was discovered he placed a hidden camera in…

8 years ago

Germany Defeat Canada 6-2 In Men’s Olympic First-Round Field Hockey

Reigning Olympic gold-medalists Germany cruised past Canada in their first game 6-2 in Rio di Janeiro on Saturday, although two…

8 years ago

Allyson Felix, U.S. Olympic Sprinter, Shares How She Prepares For A Race [VIDEO EXCLUSIVE]

Allyson Felix On How She Prepares For A Race by uSports Allyson Felix is a U.S. sprinter and is competing…

8 years ago