U.S. Men Win Gold in 400 Freestyle Relay U.S. Men Win Gold in 400 Freestyle Relay : RIO DE JANEIRO — Michael Phelps’ eyes glistened, but no tears came. Not like his younger teammates, who had never won a medal like this before. No, Phelps smiled and laughed, and he […]
Rio 2016
Brennan: Rio has taken a beating, but can it rebound? Brennan: Rio has taken a beating, but can it rebound?: RIO DE JANEIRO — The day has arrived. The most maligned Summer Olympic Games of our time start Friday night. The 2016 Rio Olympics, the Games of Zika and pollution, […]
U.S. women short in size but long on humor U.S. women short in size but long on humor: RIO DE JANEIRO — Besides being really, really good at gymnastics, the U.S. women have a good sense of humor. Gymnasts are short, that’s just a fact. And in an Olympic Village […]
Brazil Athletes Not Dope Tested Ahead of Rio Olympics: Report Brazil Athletes Not Dope Tested Ahead of Rio Olympics: Report: Brazil’s athletes were not subject to dope tests for almost a month before the Rio Olympics, the country’s sports ministry has said while refuting allegations it was a political decision […]
Neymar and Brazil draw blank in Rio 2016 opener with South Africa Neymar and Brazil draw blank in Rio 2016 opener with South Africa : Brazil were held to a goalless draw by 10-man South Africa on the opening day of the men’s Olympic football tournament in Brasilia. The home […]
Why Refugee Olympic Team is heart and soul of Rio Games Why Refugee Olympic Team is heart and soul of Rio Games: RIO DE JANEIRO – Seeing the word “ROT” underneath the Olympic rings conjures every criticism, cynicism and castigation of the International Olympic Committee’s avarice and irresponsibility, which have […]
