Sports News Daily Online

August, 2016

An Olympic crown for the US team of NBA stars means more this time around for Carmelo Anthony, who sees a gold medal quest as something Americans can unite behind. The 32-year-old forward for the New York Knicks hopes a nation divided over politics and the killings of unarmed black men and white police officers can come together just like NBA rivals did in less than three weeks for the Rio Games. Anthony could become the first man in Olympic history to win three basketball gold medals, having gone from a bench spot on the 2004 US team that settled for bronze in Athens to a stalwart in golden efforts at Beijing and London and now a senior leader for a team with almost no Olympic experience.

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/us-nba-stars-cruise-rio-olympics-amid-village-213903288–nba.html

The 31st Olympic Games officially get under way in Rio on Friday with the opening ceremony at the Maracana Stadium.

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/olympics/36974387

1888PressRelease – Olympic Contender Caleb Fischle-Faulk and Coach JJ Ross traveled to Rio de Janeiro for the 2016 Aquece Rio Olympic Test Event and now local gymnasts and cheerleaders can learn from their experiences.

Source: http://www.1888pressrelease.com/olympic-gymnastics/rio-de-janeiro/2016-olympics-gymnastics-contender-joins-champion-gymnastics-pr-595311.html

Olympic and Wimbledon champion Andy Murray will carry the flag for Team GB at Friday’s Rio 2016 opening ceremony.

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/olympics/36964112

The federal judge overseeing the wide-ranging corruption case involving soccer’s global governing body FIFA said at a hearing on Wednesday that a trial could begin in September or October of 2017.

Source: http://www.skysports.com/football/news/12040/10521606/fifa-corruption-trial-could-begin-in-late-2017

By Kim Palmer CLEVELAND (Reuters) – Former National Football League wide receiver Reggie Rucker was sentenced on Wednesday to nearly two years in prison for embezzling more than $110,000 from anti-violence charities for personal use and to pay gambling debts. Rucker, 68, pleaded guilty in February to one count of wire fraud and one count of making false statements to the FBI when agents questioned him about his suspected diversion of charitable funds. U.S. District Judge Dan Polster sentenced Rucker to 21 months and ordered the former Cleveland Browns player from 1975 to 1981, to pay more than $110,000 in restitution.

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/ex-nfl-player-rucker-gets-nearly-two-years-162840242–nfl.html

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Germany midfielder Leroy Sane completes his £37m move to Manchester City from Bundesliga side Schalke.

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36950347

Goodwood Cup fourth Wicklow Brave is in the running for a trip to Australia and the Melbourne Cup.

Source: http://www.skysports.com/racing/news/12040/10520025/wicklow-brave-has-melbourne-cup-option

Golf's Olympic return has been hit by a host of withdrawals but for Hong Kong amateur Tiffany Chan, reaching the Rio Games is a dream come true. "I myself am really honoured to play in the Olympics as it is the highest stage any athletes could get to," Chan told AFP in Hong Kong. Top men's players like Jordan Spieth and Rory McIlroy have pulled out, with some citing concerns over the mosquito-borne Zika virus which can cause birth defects if it infects pregnant women.

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/golf-amateur-tiffany-chan-hopes-sparkle-055305246–oly.html