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Team USA’s Simone Biles, Aly Raisman Qualify For All-Around Gymnastics Final In Rio

The U.S. women’s gymnastics team delivered in the all-around final in Rio on Sunday, hitting all 16 routines with ease, making no major mistakes. Simone Biles, Aly Raisman Qualify For All-Around Gymnastics Final At the…

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Serena And Venus Williams Fall In First-Ever First-Round Olympics Doubles Loss

Three-time Olympic doubles champions Venus and Serena Williams suffered their first-ever Olympic loss in the first round at Rio on Sunday. The sisters fell to Lucie Šafářová and Barbora Strýcová of the Czech Republic, who won the match 6-3, 6-4 in straight…

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Michael Phelps Earns 19th Olympic Gold, Katie Ledecky Smashes World Record To Win Gold

Michael Phelps won his 19th Olympic gold medal as a member of Team USA after capturing the 4×100 relay in Rio on Sunday. France, Team USA’s traditional rival in the event, finished second, and Australia placed…

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Croatia, Defending Water Polo Olympic Champions, Beat USA 7-5 In Rio

Croatia, the defending Olympic water polo gold medalists, opened their Rio 2016 title defense with a 7-5 victory over team USA on Saturday. Croatia, Defending Water Polo Olympic Champions, Beat USA 7-5 In Rio In…

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USA Teen Ginny Thrasher Wins First Gold Medal Of Rio Olympics

Virginia ‘Ginny’ Thrasher, a 19-year-old Olympian competing with Team USA, has won the first gold medal of the Rio 2016 Games, beating out Chinese veterans Du Li and Yi Siling in Women’s 10m air rifle. USA Teen Ginny Thrasher…

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Rio Olympics Begin With Colorful Ceremony At Maracana Stadium

The 2016 Summer Olympics officially kicked off with a colorful and heart-pounding ceremony at Rio’s Maracana Stadium on Friday night. Rio Olympics Begin With Colorful Ceremony At Maracana Stadium Broadcast to an estimated audience of…

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Steelers LB James Harrison Throws His Kids Into A Pool By Tossing Them High Into The Air

James Harrison is already impressive for playing a 14th NFL season at the age of 38 but now, the Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker has shown us yet another reason why his strength is jaw-dropping. Steelers LB James…

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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 bid for a medal on a positive note. Portugal, Seeking First Olympic Medal, Beats Argentina 2-0…

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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 Yankees have called for a 3 p.m. press conference Friday regarding Texeira, where he is…

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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 Nearly Sinks 720-Degree Dunk The Minnesota Timberwolves guard attempted a crazy, 720-degree dunk on Wednesday,…

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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 making golf equipment. Rory McIlory Voices Support For Nike Staff The 27-year-old Northern Irishman signed…

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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 videos of himself working out and doing drills on a basketball court, including one with…

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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 the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, the U.S. Olympic Committee announced on Wednesday. Michael Phelps Chosen…

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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 named a “Titan for life” by the organization Wednesday. Titans Sign Former LB Tim Shaw,…

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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 Beckie’s goal just 20 seconds into her team’s 2-0 victory over Australia in Canada’s 2016 Olympic opener in…

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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 Mineirão in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, on Wednesday in their Olympic opener. Carli Lloyd, Alex Morgan…

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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. She is the favorite to win gold at 800 meters while possibly breaking track’s longest-standing…

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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 begin at TPC River Highlands, Cromwell, Conn., on Thursday. Travelers Championship 2016 Preview: TV Schedule, Prize…

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Arizona Cardinals Ink Tyrann Mathieu To Megadeal

The “Honey Badger” will no longer worry about going hungry. Tyrann Mathieu signed a five-year, $62 million contract with the Arizona Cardinals Tuesday, making the defensive back one of the highest paid players at the…

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Four Kenyan-Born U.S. Army Specialists Will Run For Team USA In Rio

Four runners of Kenyan descent who earned U.S. citizenship through enlisting in the Army will be competing as members of Team USA in next week’s Rio Olympics. Four Kenyan-Born U.S. Army Specialists Will Run For…

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Joey Votto Angrily Grabs Fan’s Shirt In Reds’ 7-5 Win Over Cardinals After Missed Foul-Ball Catch

Joey Votto was not very pleased with a Cincinnati Reds fan on Tuesday night. Joey Votto Angrily Grabs Fan’s Shirt During the seventh inning of his team’s 7-5 home victory over the St. Louis Cardinals, the…

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