Pistorius case set for next week; defense says ‘enough is enough’
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – Oscar Pistorius’ lawyers will argue that “enough is enough” when his case resumes in court on Aug. 26 to hear an appeal by state prosecutors against his six-year murder sentence on the grounds it is too lenient.
Ex-NFL star Sharper sentenced to 18 years in prison in drug, rape cases
NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) – Former National Football League star Darren Sharper was sentenced on Thursday to 18 years in federal prison in a case stemming from accusations that he drugged and raped women in four states while working as a television analyst…
Man Utd’s Mourinho wants fear factor at Old Trafford
(Reuters) – Jose Mourinho has urged Manchester United’s players and supporters to reconnect and bring the fear factor back to Old Trafford as he prepares for his first home game in charge against Southampton on Friday.
Pogba ready for Manchester United debut against Southampton
(Reuters) – Jose Mourinho has confirmed that record signing Paul Pogba is ready to make his second Manchester United debut when Southampton visit Old Trafford in the Premier League on Friday evening.
Cycling: Britain bids to host world road championships in 2019
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Britain has submitted a bid to host the world road cycling championships in Yorkshire in 2019, following two highly successful stages of the Tour de France two years ago.
‘Black girl magic’ gives U.S. hurdles sweep
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Like many black American women, Brianna Rollins, Nia Ali and Kristi Castlin have faced a good few hurdles of the metaphorical kind in their lives.
Beach Volleyball: Germany thrash Brazil to take gold
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – German beach volleyball duo Laura Ludwig and Kira Walkenhorst took gold in the early hours of Thursday, beating Brazil in gusty conditions to win their country’s first female Olympic medal in the sport and silence the partisa…
American Bartoletta lands long jump gold
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Tianna Bartoletta shrugged off 100 meter disappointment to land the women’s long jump gold medal on Wednesday, edging out defending Olympic champion and United States team mate Brittney Reese with a personal best leap of 7.17…
Murray and Nadal roll, Raonic outslugs Isner
(Reuters) – Olympic and Wimbledon champion Andy Murray picked up where he left off in Rio by drubbing Argentina’s Juan Monaco to take his place in the third round of the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati on Wednesday.
Basketball: Spain, U.S. set for a sizzling semi-final
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – The United States and Spain finally lived up to expectations, posting blowout wins on Wednesday to reach the semi-finals of the Olympic men’s basketball tournament as France and Argentina lost much more than a game.
