Report: Rio de Janeiro’s Churches in Disrepair Due to Negligence, Vandalism
Many churches in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, are in a state of disrepair as a result of poor conservation and vandalism, O Globo reported Monday.
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FS1’s Whitlock Calls Ryan Lochte Saga ‘Overblown’ — ‘Swim-ghazi’
During Monday’s “Speak for Yourself” on Fox Sports 1, co-host Jason Whitlock shared his reaction to the Ryan Lochte saga, likening it to the scrutiny into Hillary Clinton’s handling of the Sept. 11, 2012 terror attack on a U.S. consulate
CNN Legal Analyst: They Could Mint a New Gold Medal in Stupidity and Send It to Lochte
CNN legal analyst Paul Callan weighed in on CNN’s “New Day” on the Ryan Lochte story in Rio where Lochte said he and three other American Olympic swimmers were robbed at gunpoint by a group dressed up as police officers, which
Legal Analyst: Brazil Using Lochte, Other Swimmers’ Story to Change Pre-Olympics Perception
Former federal attorney and former criminal defense attorney Emily Compagno said Thursday on “Fox & Friends” that Brazil is aggressively attacking the Ryan Lochte gunpoint robbery story in order to disprove the pre-Olympics notion that Rio de Janeiro is a dangerous city
Sir Bradley Wiggins Breaks UK Medal Record After Winning Team Pursuit
(AFP) – Bradley Wiggins set a British record of eight Olympic medals as Britain retained the Olympic track cycling team pursuit title in a world record time. Wiggins with Edward Clancy, Steven Burke and Owain Doull on Friday beat Australia
Social Media Society, Not Daily Beast, Should be Shamed
A straight reporter who trolled the Olympic Village trying to get hook-ups from gay dating apps is under fire for engaging in what some charge is unethical, if not yellow, journalism. Using apps like Bumble, Grindr, Jack’d and Tinder, Daily Beast reporter Nico Hines arranged numerous hook-ups with closeted gay Olympians and shared the details – with pretty transparent identifiers – in his published article.
Houston’s Simone Biles Wins Gymnastics All-Around Gold
Texan Simone Biles has won another gold medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Biles bested other competitors in the Women’s Individual All Around gymnastics competition. Biles is from Spring, Texas, which is within the Houston area.
Report: One in Ten Olympic Committee Members Is a Noble
A Brazilian newspaper has published a dive into the world of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), where nobility is vastly overrepresented compared to the greater world population, despite the group’s claims its members are those “considered more qualified for the job.”
Rio: Abandoned Backpack Bomb Threat Shuts Down Olympics Venue Again
Brazilian military officials were forced to shut down the road around Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro, on Tuesday after the discovery of an abandoned backpack. Copacabana is an Olympic venue, the site of the beach volleyball stadium.
Does Outcry Over Al Trautwig’s Comments Actually Hurt the Adoption Movement?
Late Sunday night, longtime sports commentator Al Trautwig, one of NBC’s announcers for women’s gymnastics, ignited a firestorm when discussing the family of three-time world champion, Simone Biles. In the midst of the broadcast, Mr. Trautwig referred to Nellie and Ron Biles as Simone’s “grandparents” – something that was technically true, though not entirely accurate.
Israeli Judoka Yarden Gerbi Wins Bronze at Rio Olympics
Israeli judoka Yarden Gerbi overcame an early loss to win a bronze medal at the Rio Olympics on Tuesday, becoming the first Israeli athlete to win a medal at the 2016 games, and the first Israeli Olympic medalist since windsurfer Shahar Tzuberi took home the bronze in the 2008 games in Beijing.
Super Selfie Helps North Korea Practice ‘Sports Diplomacy’ at Rio Olympics
The Latin American Herald Tribune caught some North Korean media reports about the diplomatic adventures of Choe Ryong-hae, viewed as the Number Three man in the Kim regime, practicing “diplomacy” at the Rio Olympics.
FS1’s Cowherd: Olympic Ratings Down Because of Trump, Hillary
During Monday’s “The Herd” on Fox Sports 1, host Colin Cowherd argued that the Olympics ratings are down roughly 28 percent because of the extreme like and dislike people have towards the GOP and Democratic presidential nominees. “The Donald Trump,
First Gold For Britain As Peaty Wins 100m Breaststroke In Record Time
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Adam Peaty smashed his own world record for the second time in two days on Sunday to win 100 metres breaststroke gold and become the first British male swimmer in 28 years to win an
Watch: The Obamas Wish Team USA Good Luck at the Rio Olympics
On Friday, President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama sent out a message to the entire United States Olympic team, encouraging them to bring home the gold medals at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Follow Trent Baker on Twitter @MagnifiTrent
Israeli Victims Of 1972 Games Honored 44 Years On
Widows of two of the 11 Israelis killed by Palestinian gunmen at the 1972 Munich Olympics got the recognition that they had so long sought with a ceremony and minute’s silence at the Olympic village in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday.
Brazil: Domestic Jihadi Plot Against Olympics ‘Surprises’ Officials
Brazil’s ministries of Justice and Defense are playing catch-up following a report from French authorities that Brazilian Islamic State (ISIS) terrorists were plotting an attack on the French Olympic team during next month’s Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
