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The 7-footer who plays for the Dallas Mavericks didn’t hold back while expressing his displeasure with the facilities provided at the Olympic Village, but he chose a sarcastic way to let his feelings known. As word spread, more sportspersons joined in to share their grievances under the hashtag #IOCLuxuryLodging which triggered contempt, pity or outright humour due to their comical tone. Problems galore for teams at Rio Indian hockey coach Roelant Oltmans, too, had earlier complained about the lack of beds to sleep on in the players’ apartments which only had bean bags to rest upon....

Gagan Narang will be on the hunt for his second Olympic podium finish, the previous and only time being in the 2012 London Games. Meanwhile, Chain Singh will also try to prove his worth after the dilemma over his participation in Rio due to his struggle with pulmonary embolism and pneumonia. Nevertheless, his recent record is quite impressive having won 6 Gold medals in the 2016 South Asian Games in Guwahati....

6.1 million viewers watched the telecast repeat of the opening ceremony later in the day and interestingly, 7.5% who had the watched the live telecast early in the morning came back to watch the highlights. The live telecast saw the highest viewership for the day between 8:00 PM and 11:00 PM during which famous Indian sportspersons took on the field: 14.4 million viewers tuned in between 8:00 PM and 9:00 PM witnessing the Indian men’s hockey team’s first win in the Olympics this year....

But, on the brighter side, it’s just Day 5! Many events haven’t even begun, and India is breezily moving into the next rounds in many others. Indian marquee players are still in the fray and have more than a realistic chance of bringing home that elusive medal, come the 21st of August. Here are some of them, in no particular order: Men’s Hockey Team Starting off their campaign with a morale-boosting 3-2 win over Ireland, they almost pulled off a draw against the defending champions Germany....

Using his powerful dolphin kick to lift his shoulders and head just high enough out of the water for a quick breath, Phelps gave the United States the lead with his butterfly leg in the 4x100 medley relay Saturday night in Rio and watched as Nathan Adrian sealed his 23rd gold medal. MORE: Classic photos of Michael Phelps | Full medal count The Americans’ time of 3 minutes, 27.95 seconds was a new Olympic record, breaking their own mark from 2008....

Day 8 of the Rio Games saw the decorated U.S. swimmer end his historic, record-setting Olympic career with yet another gold medal — his 23rd — as the U.S. won the men’s 4x100m freestyle relay. The Americans’ time of 3 minutes, 27.95 seconds was a new Olympic record, breaking their own mark from 2008. MORE: Full medal count | Best images from Day 8 Below you’ll find the complete schedule of events for Day 9, which includes Team USA taking on France in men’s basketball, plus track and field finals, men’s water polo, volleyball, tennis and more....

The story of four U.S. swimmers, including Ryan Lochte, being held at gunpoint and robbed took an odd twist Wednesday as Jack Conger and Gunnar Bentz were pulled off their plane in Rio de Janiero and taken to a police station. Matt Lauer will discuss his interview with Lochte on NBC’s “Today” show Thursday morning. MORE: Best images from Day 12 | Full medal count As for on-field performances, the U....

The youngest member of the United States track and field team was among the three Americans who qualified for the semifinals in 400-meter hurdles Monday in Rio. MORE: Must-see photos of Team USA athletes McLaughlin placed fifth in her heat with a 56.32 but was able to sneak into Tuesday’s semis with the 20th best time overall. Ashley Spencer (55.12) and Dalilah Muhammad (55.33) also qualified in second and fourth, respectively....

That he played during the period of time in cricket known for a deadly spin and fiery pace-bowling, makes his achievements even more amazing. Nicknamed “Sunny”, the Indian opener fondly called “the Little Master” lived true to that description as he mastered his way across cricket grounds all over the world. Even after he discontinued from direct involvement in the game, he lingered on as a commentator, motivator and so on, bringing out the best in an entire cricketing generation including the likes of Sachin Tendulkar, who all looked up to him as their role-model....

Located in Batavia, N.Y., the charity tournament serves disabled and disadvantaged youth in western New York. STEELE: Tyrod Taylor came to Bills to win QB job, not be a career backup Kelly had to miss last year’s tournament while undergoing treatment for cancer. “Thank the Good Lord for allowing me to be here today,” Kelly told reporters at his gala Sunday evening. “I look around and just all the people....

The away victory – Bayern’s first at Leverkusen since 2013 – leaves them 14 points clear and on course for a sixth straight Bundesliga title as the German league resumed after the winter break. Both Ribery and Bayern’s other veteran winger Arjen Robben, 34, are out of contract in June and the pair hope to be offered extensions in the coming weeks. Ribery, who has spent a decade at Bayern, rolled back the years by scything through Leverkusen’s defence and slamming home Bayern’s superb second goal....

Apparently, though, it’s OK if Secretary Rice wastes ours. SN EXCLUSIVE: Coaches told to support Rice Commission recommendations — whether or not they’re good The commission did compose an attractive 52-page report following its months of meetings, but the recommendations to address issues in college sports generally — and college basketball particularly — create few precedents and generally roll over the same tired and disproven theories about what is wrong with the game....

But it wouldn’t be surprising if some of those trophies are a little dusty. MORE: Earnhardt among most surprising champions | Homestead picks | Elliott Cup future | Earnhardt-Letarte Richard Childress last won a Cup title in 1994 with Dale Earnhardt. He now has a shot with Ryan Newman to win another, which would be the seventh for the organization that won six with Earnhardt behind the wheel of his famous black No....

Reports on Sunday claimed former Panthers quarterback had agreed to terms on a one-year, incentive-laden contract with New England, a move the free agent appeared to confirm when he wrote “’#letsgoPats” in a message on his social media channels. Prior to his MVP campaign in 2015, Newton signed a five-year extension worth $103.8 million with $60 million in guarantees, but his deal with New England could end up paying him the veteran minimum of $1....

Wednesday’s practice became more intense after wide receiver Bryan Walters caught a pass and appeared to injure his shoulder falling while being closely defended by safety Earl Thomas. MORE: Where Sherman ranks among highest-paid | Steve Smith’s scuffle | Time to sell stock in Manziel That started heated words between the offensive and defensive players. On the next play, Bates and Sherman locked up, both having their helmets knocked off and arms flailing before teammates separated the pair....

Aptly titled “Night Family”, this scary Rick and Morty entry plays off on the same classic Twilight Zone trope of having seemingly innocent events unfold into chaos as Rick’s latest productivity hack brings out the darker side in the Smiths. Of course, it wouldn’t be Rick and Morty without plenty of jokes adorning this series of unfortunate events and the episode’s humor remains mostly on point throughout, having said that, there are no crucial revelations to the wider storyline in season 6....

In the past, Riders Republic trials were restricted to either invite-only, PC, or new-gen consoles. Opening up to all platforms is the next and final step up that will give Ubisoft the information it needs before launch. The Riders Republic Free Trial Week will go all the way up to the official release of the game, and all progress made will carry over after release and purchase. RELATED: Riders Republic Trailer Introduces Characters and Sets Up the Story...

Holland has recently been moved from the brand NXT to the blue brand. He will have his first match on SmackDown against Cesaro, on the 26th of November. Holland’s debut was generated by him creating a distraction which ultimately led to Cesaro losing a match against Sheamus. Winning the match would’ve guaranteed the former WWE United States Champion’s place on Team SmackDown for Survivor Series 2021. Since the very beginning of his arrival on the main roster, Ridge Holland has always been clear about his friendship with Sheamus....

The big news is the Video Doorbell 3 and Video Doorbell 3 Plus, the first new generation of smart doorbell in nearly three years. The latest generation adds an adjustable motion zone, which makes movement detectable between 1.5m and 4.5m from the door. There will also be some improvements to the Wi-Fi technology, which should ensure a more reliable connection as it integrates with the rest of your smart home....