By Jerry Beach, The Sports Xchange FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Geno Smith never got a chance to compete for the New York Jets' starting quarterback job. But he won't have to battle for the backup gig, either. Stephen Feller RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug. 13 (UPI) -- The United States won its 1,000th gold medal Saturday night when Simone Manuel solidly won the women's 4x100 swimming relay. Eric DuVall ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Aug. 13 (UPI) -- The U.S. Coast Guard rescued two lost divers about 20 miles off Anclone Key in Florida after they resurfaced and were unable to locate their boat. Karen Butler LOS ANGELES, Aug. 13 (UPI) -- Ray J and Princess Love got married Friday evening at a ceremony attended by about 150 of their closest family members and friends. Eric DuVall RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug. 13 (UPI) -- A spokesman for the Rio Olympics said the reason swimming and diving pools at the aquatic venue turned green was the mistaken addition of hydrogen peroxide. Karen Butler NEW YORK, Aug. 13 (UPI) -- British actor Kenny Baker, best known for his portrayal of the beloved droid R2-D2 in the first six "Star Wars" movies, died Saturday. He was 81. Eric DuVall RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 13 (UPI) -- Police in North Carolina are investigating a report of shots fired inside a shopping mall after social media posts showed people rushing toward the exits. Eric DuVall RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug. 13 (UPI) -- For once, it's a red-versus-blue debate that has nothing to do with politics: Who wore it better, the U.S. track and field athletes in London or Rio? Sarah Mulé ST. GALLEN, Switzerland, Aug. 13 (UPI) -- A 27-year-old Swiss man set fire to a train and attacked passengers with a knife in Switzerland on Saturday, injuring six, including a six-year-old child. By Forrest Lee, The Sports Xchange LOS ANGELES -- Andrew McCutchen loves hitting in Dodger Stadium. The Sports Xchange The St. Louis Cardinals officially placed outfielder Matt Holliday on the 15-day disabled list Saturday. The Sports Xchange Struggling right-handed reliever Jonathan Papelbon has reportedly requested his release from the Washington Nationals. The Sports Xchange Philadelphia Eagles rookie quarterback Carson Wentz sat out Saturday morning's practice with sore ribs suffered in the preseason opener. The Sports Xchange Philadelphia Eagles left tackle Lane Johnson criticized the NFL Players Association on Saturday. Sarah Mulé GREENWOOD, Ark., Aug. 13 (UPI) -- A wounded K-9 officer was found alive after she ran from the scene of a shootout in that killed a sheriff's corporal. Daniel Uria FORT BRAGG, N.C., Aug. 13 (UPI) -- Lawyers for United States Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl filed a motion to have Gen. Robert Abrams removed from his case. Eric DuVall ANKARA, Turkey, Aug. 13 (UPI) -- Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said there is "no compromise" in his nation's demand for the United States to extradite Muslim cleric Fethullah Gulen. Eric DuVall WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 (UPI) -- A second data dump from suspected Russian hackers included personal cellphone numbers and information for more than 200 Democratic lawmakers. The Sports Xchange FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- While Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan struggled over two series, backup quarterback Matt Schaub put on a passing clinic in the exhibition opener against Washington on Thursday. The Sports Xchange Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jeff Janis' bid to make the 53-man roster hit another obstacle in the form of an injury. The Sports Xchange The New York Yankees unconditionally released Alex Rodriguez on Saturday, ending his 12 years with the team and possibly a major league career after 22 seasons. Daniel Uria POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y., Aug. 13 (UPI) -- One person was killed and two more were left critically injured when lightning struck a park in New York. Ben Hooper FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta, Aug. 12 (UPI) -- An Alberta man made the most of his city's flooding by going for a cruise on his jet ski in the middle of a street. Sarah Mulé CORAL SPRINGS, Fla., Aug. 13 (UPI) -- A Florida woman is in critical condition after an alligator nearly severed her hand as she was retrieving an empty can from the water at an Everglades park. |
Post a Comment