Golf: Americans aim for sweep, braced for wildlife, wind
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – The U.S. men’s golf team are hoping for a sweep of the medals as they prepare to encounter a variety of wildlife as well as windy conditions that could make the sport’s return to the Olympics after 112 years a high-scoring co…
Swimming: For happy Habte, it’s all about being different
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – If some swimmers consider second place to be first of the losers, spare a thought for Ethiopian Olympic debutant Robel Kiros Habte.
Tennis: French Open champion Muguruza crashes out
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Puerto Rico’s Monica Puig collapsed in tears of joy after her shock 6-1 6-1 win over Spain’s French Open champion Garbine Muguruza on Tuesday.
Swimming: Hosszu pulls out as Adrian squeaks through
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Hungary’s Katinka Hosszu gave up her bid for a record-equalling five solo women’s Olympic swimming medals on Tuesday as some of the sport’s top names also wrestled with Rio’s late night schedules.
NFL: Eagles tackle Johnson facing 10-game doping ban, says report
(Reuters) – Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Lane Johnson is facing a 10-game suspension for violating the league’s policy on performance-enhancing drugs, according to multiple media reports on Tuesday.
Exclusive: Russian great Salnikov says atmosphere like Cold War
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Russian swimming chief Vladimir Salnikov said on Tuesday the atmosphere surrounding his team at the Olympics reminded him of the Cold War, and criticized American breaststroke champion Lilly King for attacking the integrity o…
Judo: Kelmendi OK to refuse France drug test -IJF
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Judo’s governing body said that athletes were not obliged to take unscheduled drug tests when training in France in June and that those who refused, including Kosovo’s gold medalist Majlinda Kelmendi, subsequently tested nega…
Baseball: Former NFL quarterback Tebow trying hand at baseball
(The Sports Xchange) – Former NFL quarterback and current ESPN broadcaster Tim Tebow is actively pursuing a career in professional baseball and plans to hold a workout for Major League Baseball teams later this month, according to his agents.
Beach Volleyball: Egypt’s player in hijab gets Brazilian support
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – As Egypt’s Doaa Elghobashy went up for a block on Italy’s Laura Giombini on Copacabana’s famous sand, two cultures appeared to come together.
Pogba says he was destined to return to United
(Reuters) – Paul Pogba believes it was his destiny to return for a second spell at Manchester United and says he has unfinished business with the club.
