Exclusive: Studies find ‘super bacteria’ in Rio’s Olympic venues, top beaches
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Scientists have found dangerous drug-resistant “super bacteria” off beaches in Rio de Janeiro that will host Olympic swimming events and in a lagoon where rowing and canoe athletes will compete when the Games start on Aug. 5….
India’s Paes set for seventh Games
MUMBAI (Reuters) – Veteran Leander Paes, the winner of 18 grand slam titles, will make his seventh Olympic appearance after he was named as Rohan Bopanna’s partner for the men’s doubles by the All India Tennis Association on Saturday.
Motor racing: Kvyat has his mental strength back, says Tost
(Reuters) – Daniil Kvyat has recovered his mental strength after the Russian Formula One driver’s shock demotion from Red Bull and can score a lot of points for Toro Rosso, according to team principal Franz Tost.
France determined to avoid trouble at England vs Russia soccer game
PARIS (Reuters) – France has identified Saturday’s match between England and Russia in Marseille as one of the Euro 2016 soccer games most likely to lead to violence involving fans, and is determined to avoid more trouble after scuffles on Thursday and…
James loses his cool as Cavaliers pushed to the brink
(Reuters) – With his latest tilt at a third NBA title seemingly slipping away with Friday’s Game Four defeat to Golden State, Cleveland’s LeBron James allowed his frustrations to boil over onto the court.
Warriors answer the bell with statement win over Cavaliers
CLEVELAND (Reuters) – The Golden State Warriors answered the bell on Friday with a statement victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers that put them in position to cap their record-setting season with a second consecutive NBA title.
Splash Brothers generate wave of momentum in win over Cavs
CLEVELAND (Reuters) – Splash Brothers Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson generated a wave of momentum that will carry the Golden State Warriors home one win from another NBA title after a crucial victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday.
Warriors beat Cavs and move to brink of NBA title
CLEVELAND (Reuters) – The Golden State Warriors bounced back from an embarrassing road loss two days ago to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 108-97 on Friday and move one win away from a second consecutive NBA championship.
Thunder guard Westbrook says no to U.S. team
(Reuters) – Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook, one of the NBA’s most dynamic players, said on Friday he has withdrawn from consideration for the defending champion United States team for the Rio Olympics.
Messi grabs three as Argentina ease into quarter-finals
(Reuters) – Lionel Messi came off the bench to score a hat-trick in just 18 minutes on Friday as Argentina hammered Panama 5-0 and eased into the quarter-finals of the Copa America.
