August 5th, 2016

Spain leads record 34 NBA players out to topple USA

Pau Gasol from the Spanish men's basketball team dunks during a training session ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, on August 4Spaniards settled for second best to US NBA stars at the past two Olympics, but Pau Gasol and his teammates hope their third upset attempt is charmed. Outside of the American dozen of NBA standouts, a record 34 NBA players are on other Olympics rivals, five more than in 2012. Apart from Team USA, Spain offers the most NBA experience at the Rio Olympics with seven active players and three former NBA players in the lineup.

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/spain-leads-record-34-nba-players-topple-usa-040257178–nba.html

Fireworks, dancing & music – Rio 2016 opens with vibrant ceremony

The 2016 Olympic Games are formally opened in a colourful ceremony celebrating Brazil’s history at Rio’s Maracana stadium.

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/olympics/36993259

VOTE: Super 8s Qualifiers table

Who will finish where in this season’s Super League Super 8s Qualifiers?

Source: http://www.skysports.com/rugby-league/news/12040/10523243/vote-predict-the-2016-super-league-super-8s-qualifiers-table

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