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Rams' Quinn heads to Rio watch sister in 100-meter hurdles
Published On: August 17, 2016 05:25 PM NPT By: Associated Press
IRVINE, Aug 17: Los Angeles Rams defensive end Robert Quinn missed practice Tuesday to watch his sister Jasmine Camacho-Quinn compete in the 100-meter hurdles at the Rio Olympics.
Losing gracefully still an Olympic sport
Published On: August 17, 2016 04:56 PM NPT By: Associated Press
RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 17: In a world in turmoil, one thing never changes: the Olympic sport of losing gracefully.
FIFA prosecutors want 3 banned in South African fixing case
Published On: August 17, 2016 04:49 PM NPT By: Associated Press
ZURICH, Aug 17: FIFA ethics prosecutors want a six-year ban for a former South Africa Football Association president in a case of fixed friendlies played by the 2010 World Cup host.
S. Korea: Senior N. Korean diplomat based in London defects
Published On: August 17, 2016 04:43 PM NPT By: Associated Press
SEOUL, South Korea, Aug 17: A senior North Korean diplomat based in London has defected to South Korea, becoming one of the highest-level officials to do so, South Korea said Wednesday.
Australia 77-1 at lunch chasing 324 to win on final day
Published On: August 17, 2016 01:15 PM NPT By: Associated Press
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, Aug 17: Australia lost a wicket at the stroke of lunch on Wednesday's fifth day to be 77-1 in its pursuit of 324 to win the third and final test against Sri Lanka.
At least 12 dead in India from drinking tainted liquor
Published On: August 17, 2016 01:13 PM NPT By: Associated Press
PATNA, India, Aug 17: At least 12 people have died after drinking bootleg liquor in the eastern Indian state of Bihar, police said Wednesday.
Google's Duo app joins crowded field of video calling
Published On: August 17, 2016 11:40 AM NPT By: Associated Press
Like FaceTime for iPhones, Duo only requires a person's phone number to connect. Many other services require both participants to have account logins to use their video calling options.
Not about the hands: Head-first dive that won 400 worked because torso crossed line 1st
Published On: August 16, 2016 07:50 PM NPT By: Associated Press
Shaunae Miller looked more like a Major League Baseball player trying to avoid a tag at home than an Olympic runner as she launched her body at the finish line in the 400 meters, diving to edge Allyson Felix for the gold medal.
Joao Havelange, former president of FIFA, dies at age 100
Published On: August 16, 2016 07:04 PM NPT By: Associated Press
RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 16: Joao Havelange, who as president of FIFA for two decades transformed soccer's governing body into a multibillion-dollar business and a hotbed for subsequent corruption that damaged its reputation, has died. He was 100.
Justin Bieber axes Instagram amid war with Selena Gomez fans
Published On: August 16, 2016 06:35 PM NPT By: Associated Press
Justin Bieber has gone nuclear in his war with fans of ex-girlfriend Selena Gomez by deleting his Instagram account.
Burnley signs Belgium midfielder Steven Defour
Published On: August 16, 2016 06:16 PM NPT By: Associated Press
BURNLEY, Aug 16: Burnley has completed the signing of Belgium midfielder Steven Defour from Belgian side Anderlecht for a club record fee.
Man arrested at Kendall Jenner's home, charged with stalking
Published On: August 16, 2016 05:27 PM NPT By: Associated Press
LOS ANGELES, Aug 16: Police in Los Angeles have arrested and charged a 25-year-old man accused of stalking the Hollywood home of model and reality TV star Kendall Jenner.
Costa steers Chelsea to winning start vs West Ham
Published On: August 16, 2016 07:31 AM NPT By: Associated Press
LONDON, Aug 16: Striker Diego Costa struck in the 89th minute as Chelsea won its first competitive match under new manager Antonio Conte, beating West Ham 2-1 Monday night in the English Premier League.
US tanks join Polish army parade as military ties deepen
Published On: August 15, 2016 06:31 PM NPT By: Associated Press
WARSAW, Aug 15: American tanks and soldiers have taken part in a yearly military parade in Warsaw, a symbolic show of increased U.S. military involvement in a region shaken by a more assertive Russia.
Lukas Podolski retires from Germany national team
Published On: August 15, 2016 05:04 PM NPT By: Associated Press
BERLIN, Aug 15: Veteran forward Lukas Podolski has announced his retirement from Germany's national team.
'Phenomenal' Ibrahimovic making immediate impact at United
Published On: August 15, 2016 04:59 PM NPT By: Associated Press
MANCHESTER, Aug 15: Zlatan Ibrahimovic is garnering quite the fan club in the Manchester United canteen since his offseason move to Old Trafford.
Bolt shines bright, wins another gold in Olympic 100
Published On: August 15, 2016 11:06 AM NPT By: Associated Press
RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 15: Usain Bolt sauntered onto the track, stretched out his arms and waved his hands, signaling for more applause.
Liverpool outclasses Arsenal in stunning 4-3 victory in EPL
Published On: August 14, 2016 11:33 PM NPT By: Associated Press
LONDON, Aug 15: Liverpool roared back from a goal down to beat Arsenal 4-3 on Sunday in a thrilling finish to the opening weekend of the new Premier League season.
Swiss train attacker dies of his wounds: Swiss Police
Published On: August 14, 2016 05:38 PM NPT By: Associated Press
BERLIN, Aug 14: Swiss police say the man who attacked passengers aboard a train with a knife and burning liquid, killing one and wounding five others, has died of his own injuries.
Kuwait arrests 10 Iranians, accuses them of breaching border
Published On: August 14, 2016 05:27 PM NPT By: Associated Press
KUWAIT CITY, Aug 14: Kuwait's Interior Ministry said Sunday its coast guard detained 10 Iranian "infiltrators" trying to sneak into the country illegally. An Iranian official, however, described them as fishermen whose detention was not related to any border violations.
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