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Pitino tweeted about Petrovic on Wednesday over comments Petrovic made about NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo following Brazil’s 79-78 victory over Greece at the FIBA World Cup in Nanjing, China, on Tuesday. “Why this sport is wonderful,” Petrovic said, according to ESPN. “You have a guy who won MVP, he’s 23 years old, and who stops him tonight? The guy who is 40 years old and kicks his ass.” Pitino replied on Twitter, writing “Brazil beats Greece by one at the buzzer and the Coach boasts they kicked the ass of one of the best players on the planet....

In the recent series victories, the ruthless Indian pacers under the leadership of Virat Kohli impressed everyone with their aggressive style of play. Ponting acknowledged the fact that India’s bowling unit comprising of Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami and Ishant Sharma produced incredible performances, but he would pick the current crop of Australian pacers over the Indians on any given day. Also see – World Test Championship points table According to Ponting, Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, James Pattinson, and Mitchell Starc would always remain his obvious choice for any game....

Riddle recently sat down with Alex McCarthy of TalkSPORT to discuss all things WWE. Referring to his well-documented heat with WWE Hall of Famer Goldberg, Riddle revealed that the two shared drinks on the plane ride home from Saudi Arabia and talked out their differences. Will Riddle finally get his match with Goldberg? Riddle went on to reveal that he’s been able to get to know and understand Goldberg. He hopes at this point that things are good between himself and the WWE Hall of Famer....

Speaking to WWE Now India, The Original Bro recalled some of the toughest matches he’s had since moving up from NXT. Riddle specifically singled out two matches that left him feeling broken and another feud he described as his favorite so far. One of the matches was on the go-home show before Survivor Series on RAW, and the other was the Survivor Series match itself. On the go-home show, Team RAW faced off against RETRIBUTION, a match that Riddle claims broke his sternum....

However, just weeks later, Riddle found out that WWE management liked the idea of him and Orton pairing up and hence officially formed RK-Bro. RK-Bro is one of the most entertaining acts in WWE at the moment. The unusual pairing of Riddle and Randy Orton seems to be working and has gotten over with the fans. Although Orton has yet to make his first appearance in front of a live crowd as part of RK-Bro, Riddle has been eliciting loud and positive reactions from the audience ever since WWE went on tour....

Smith and Warner have also been barred from playing the cash-rich IPL while young opener Cameron Bancroft has been suspended for nine months. Earlier, ICC had banned Smith for one Test match and fined his full match fee. “Cricket has been known as a gentleman’s game. It’s a game that I believe should be played in the purest form. Whatever has happened is unfortunate but the right decision has been taken to uphold the integrity of the game....

The Grammy Award winner, 34, and the Nigerian singer, 27, co-wrote the song alongside Oscar-winning composer Ludwig Göransson and movie director Ryan Coogler for the Marvel film Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. The emotional ballad is meant to be a tribute to Chadwick Boseman, the late star of Black Panther, who died at the age of 43 from colon cancer in August 2020. Part of the lyrics read: “Keep me in the warmth of your love when you depart / Keep me safe / Safe and sound / Lift me up / Hold me down / Keep me close....

Riley June Williams, 22, was charged on Sunday with trespassing as well as violent entry and disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds, both misdemeanors. However, during Williams’ first court appearance on Tuesday, Assistant U.S. Attorney Christian Haugsby said felony charges would be filed against Williams. The new charges, listed in an amended criminal complaint, include theft of government property as well as obstruction of an official proceeding, which carry possible sentences of up to 20 years in prison....

Things tend to fall apart in RimWorld. That applies to buildings, citizens’ minds, and even entire colonies. It’s a tough and complicated game in which, despite the best planning, many things to go wrong. Considering how lethal things can become, it’s wise to understand armor. Staying safe in RimWorld is a complicated business, however. Here’s what every player should know about the best armor in the game. RELATED: RimWorld: How To Get Kibble...

This revelation shook Galadriel, who had no idea why Sauron was in the Sundering Seas in the first place. She didn’t realize that the choices she made in these moments would have fatal consequences for hundreds, by keeping alive a darkness that would rage across Middle Earth for the next thousand years. But there is actually an interesting moment in the show in which she foretells some of the events to come....

Thursday, Aug. 4 —Men’s soccer competition begins, highlighted by Brazil vs. Russia (3 p.m., NBCSN), Mexico vs. Germany (4 p.m., USA) and Portugal vs. Argentina (5 p.m., NBCSN) Friday, Aug. 5 —The Opening Ceremony at the Maracana is set to run from 7:30 p.m.-midnight (NBC). MORE: How to watch the Rio games on TV Saturday, Aug. 6 —U.S. men’s basketball opening game vs. China (6 p.m., NBCSN) —Maya DiRado, Elizabeth Beisel in 400 IM on first night of swimming (9:45 p....

Concerns over the progress of the Olympic Village, where approximately 18,000 athletes and officials from around the world will stay during the Games, arose last week when Australian officials arrived to “uninhabitable” conditions. And with the Aug. 5 opening ceremony less than two weeks away, it’s been revealed that 19 of the 31 buildings still need to be approved for occupation. MORE: Rio ‘16 venues | Get to know Team USA...

The England manager has a plethora of talent in his squad. However, Ferdinand, who chose his first eleven for BT Sport, only selected players who are currently fit and available to play. The former Manchester United defender selected Jordan Pickford in goal, with Trent Alexander-Arnold, John Stones, Harry Maguire, and Luke Shaw making up the back four. The Liverpool right-back did not make it into Southgate’s recent World Cup qualifiers squad, but Ferdinand believes that Alexander-Arnold deserves a place in the team for his attacking prowess....

Gov. Wilson Witzel said Friday during his visit to Boston that the deal with the two clubs, which play soccer at the 78,000-seat stadium, could be extended for another six months. Rio’s state government took back control of the stadium in March and broke the contract with its private administrators of Consorcio Maracana, led by conglomerate Odebrecht. Witzel said the group owes the state around $10 million, dating to March 2017....

Rio de Janeiro Mayor Eduardo Paes says there is a contingency plan to ensure the Guanabara Bay sailing venue is clean for the 2016 Olympics. The state government has vowed 80 percent of waste flowing into the bay will be treated ahead of the Games, despite concerns about the slow progress of clean-up work, reports Xinhua. “The amount of rubbish that comes from the (surrounding) municipalities is controllable,” Paes said on Monday....

Work at the venue began in July 2012 and is expected to be completed in the first half of 2016, according to a release on the official Rio 2016 website. “The project is progressing very well and it is exciting to see the village take shape,” Games village director Mario Cilenti said. “It is going to be incredible to have the best athletes in the world staying in one place, here in Rio, for the first Olympic and Paralympic Games in South America....

Deepika displayed red hot form to claim a 6-2 win and move into the pre-quarterfinals at the Olympic Shooting Centre here on Wednesday. The 22-year-old from Ranchi had shaky start, shooting mediocre scores of seven and eight points with her first two attempts before coming up with a nine in her third. The Italian on the other hand, enjoyed a superb start with nine points in all her three attempts to take the first set 27-24....

“When I was in the training hall and came down around the corner [the floor fell apart under me] and I fell into a hole that was approximately 10-15 centimeters deep,” he said to Fyens.dk, via a translation. “[I’m] just happy that [nothing more happened].” MORE: U.S. athletes to watch | Thursday’s Rio TV schedule Henrik Fallesen of Badminton Magazine said the following of the practice courts: “There have been problems with the floor [in] the hall....

Dating back to 1988, Team USA has won more gold medals in swimming than every other country, and it’s poised to do so again in 2016. MORE: How to watch the Olympics on TV | 31 greatest U.S. Olympians Here’s everything you need to know about the swimming team, from the roster, notable athletes to watch and how to find the events on TV. Who is on the U.S. Olympic swimming team?...

Social media lit up as Phelps glared at le Clos while he warmed up for Monday’s semifinal by shadow boxing in the call room in front of the most decorated Olympic swimmer of all time. MORE: 31 greatest America Olympians | Tuesday Rio TV schedule Le Clos was unperturbed and will aim to get Phelps’ blood boiling again by retaining his title in an eagerly awaited showdown at the Maria Lenk Aquatics Centre....