A-Rod released by Yankees, who owe him $27 million more
Alex Rodriguez was unconditionally released by the New York Yankees on Saturday, ending his 12 years in pinstripes and perhaps his big league career after 22…
US landmark nears: 1,000 Summer Olympic gold medals
Sometime very soon, possibly even later Saturday, the United States will lay claim to its 1,000th gold medal all-time in the Summer Olympics. …read more Source::…
Coxswain’s rallying cry powers US women’s 8 to another gold
The U.S. boat was in third place halfway through the race when coxswain Katelin Snyder shouted the magic words: “This is the U.S. women’s eight!” …read…
US women’s soccer heads home after early Olympic exit
There will be no fourth straight gold medal for the United States. …read more Source:: WRAL
Running backs regain spot on college football’s center stage
The diminished role of the running back in college football was greatly exaggerated. …read more Source:: WRAL
Watch Live: Track begins, swimming ends in Rio
Watch live coverage of the track and swimming competitions on day eight of the Rio Olympics. …read more Source:: WRAL
‘Global curiosity’ leads Brazilian-born Canadian to volunteer in Rio
Months before the Rio Olympics began, officials in Brazil put out a call for 8,000 volunteers who could speak multiple languaged. Helga-Hoffman Orton, a German-Canadian, certainly…
Ervin pulls off Olympic swim victories 16 years apart
Anthony Ervin finally has an Olympic gold medal to replace the one he sold 16 years ago. …read more Source:: WRAL
