Tag: Rio Olympics
Bolt shines bright, wins another gold in Olympic 100
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Usain Bolt sauntered onto the track, stretched out his arms and waved his hands, signaling for more applause.He knew...
US ousted, Sweden wins 4-3 on penalties after 1-1 draw
BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Taunted by local fans since the Olympics began and stinging from a surprising loss, Hope Solo called Sweden a “bunch...
Egyptian judo athlete refuses to shake Israeli’s hand
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Middle Eastern politics spilled onto the judo mat Friday at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics when an Egyptian competitor...
Is NBC’s prime-time Olympics due for a change?
NEW YORK (AP) — A former journalist turned college professor, Kelly Whiteside is watching NBC’s prime-time Olympics coverage this month for the first time...
For many viewers, the (sexist) games have indeed begun
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — American Olympians were making a case that this was supposed to be the Year of the Woman.Team USA brought...
Marcus Fraser lead a day of firsts for Olympic golf
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — On a day of firsts for Olympic golf, Marcus Fraser of Australia had the one that mattered — the...
Column: Saudi butterfly crushed in Olympic debut in Rio
RIO DE JANEIRO — For a newly-minted Olympian who had just blazed a tiny trail for Saudi Arabian women, Lubna al-Omair sure looked miserable.Instead...
Rugby couple put respect in front and center in Olympics
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Isadora Cerullo has become a celebrity around Rio, more for what happened on the sidelines of the Olympic rugby...
A very late night on NBC for gymnastics fans
NEW YORK (AP) — Sometimes it’s important to take a break from the pool.Swimming has given NBC some memorable moments in Rio de Janeiro,...
All or nothing: Many countries come to Rio with 1 shot
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Majlinda Kelmendi stood on the podium with a wide smile on her face.A gold medal hung around her neck,...