2016 Olympics
Volleyball News: China, Brazil, Russia Remain Unbeaten in the 2016 FIVB World Grand Prix Group 1
| Ritz Agranum | | Jun 14, 2016 02:03 PM EDT |
China, Brazil, and Russia finished the opening weekend of Group 1 action unbeaten and on top of their respective assigned groups in the ongoing 2016 FIVB World Grand Prix Volleyball Championship.
Badminton: Lee Chong Wei of Malaysia Withdraws from Australian Open
| Ritz Agranum | | Jun 08, 2016 01:07 AM EDT |
After claiming his sixth Indonesia Open crown last Saturday, the Badminton World Federation World No.1 Lee Chong Wei has reportedly withdrawn for the 2016 World Super Series XiamenAir Australian Badminton Open 2016 at the last minute.
US Women’s National Soccer Team Might Skip 2016 Olympics
| Aaron Case | | May 29, 2016 01:26 AM EDT |
The US women's national soccer team (USWNT) might not participate in the 2016 Summer Olympic Games, due to a dispute between the players and the US Soccer Federation (USSF) over pay.
Chinese Athletes Robbed in Brazil Ahead of Olympic Games
| Mia Ren | | Apr 28, 2016 11:26 AM EDT |
Chinese representatives for the Summer Olympic Games are now in Brazil four months earlier for the Olympic Test events, but it seems their skills are not the only thing being tested in the Latin American country.
China's 2016 Rio Olympics National Table Tennis Team Undergo Military Training
| Charissa Echavez | | Dec 26, 2015 06:49 AM EST |
China's national table tennis team for the upcoming Olympics next year have began intensive military training with their coach Liu Guoliang. The team entered the troop of Shenyang Military Region in the northeastern part of Liaoning province and trained for a week in preparation for the prestigious sport competition to be held at Rio de Janeiro.
Russia Faces Possible Ban From 2016 Olympics
| Michael A. Katz | | Nov 09, 2015 03:37 PM EST |
The International Association of Athletics Federation is seeking to levy sanctions against Russia, including banning it from next year's Olympics after a scathing report found wide-spread state-sponsored dopping among Russian athletes.
Anthony Davis Puts Winning Olympic Gold Ahead Of MVP Aspirations
| Cesar Tordesillas | | Sep 02, 2015 08:57 PM EDT |
New Orleans Pelicans superstar forward Anthony Davis said he would prefer to win another Olympic gold medal than an NBA MVP award. Asked by SLAM magazine to choose between winning an MVP award at the end of this season or a gold medal in the Rio Olympics, Davis went with the latter because it comes only every four years.
USA Basketball News & Rumors: John Wall "I Probably Won't Make It" To Team USA For Rio 2016
| Alec Regino | | Aug 17, 2015 10:41 AM EDT |
Representing the United States of America during an international basketball competition like the Olympics in Rio next year is one of the greatest honors any player can receive. However, getting the chance to be on the 12-man roster is difficult and even the best players can get cut. 2x All-Star John Wall commented on his chances recently, stating that he "probably won't make it" to team USA.
LeBron Gets Reserved Spot in Olympics While Durant Braves Injuries to Earn it
| Cesar Tordesillas | | Aug 13, 2015 09:43 AM EDT |
USA Basketball has reserved a spot for LeBron James for 2016 Olympics, even if they have to wait for the superstar until after the upcoming NBA season for his commitment. James didn't have to participate in any of the practices soon.
Russia in Danger of Missing Olympic Basketball Due to FIBA Ban
| Cesar Tordesillas | | Jul 31, 2015 01:48 PM EDT |
Russia revealed Wednesday that it may miss the 2016 Olympic basketball event after FIBA banned its national basketball teams from all competitions, according to the TASS news agency. The decision to ban was relayed by Horacio Muratore, the president of FIBA, the sport's ruling body, through a letter to the Russian basketball federation.
Olympic Committee Considers Moving 2016 Olympics to London Due to Brazil's Bad Planning
| Katie Collom | | May 11, 2014 01:38 AM EDT |
Lack of planning and progress in Brazil cause officials to consider London as possible host for 2016 Olympcis
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