Share this: Track and field will help define the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, and the athletics portion of the Summer Games finally is upon us. The track and field events will begin on Friday and run through Aug. 21. In that time span, Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt will try to defend his title as the world’s fastest man. USA’s Justin Gatlin is among the contenders to de-throne Bolt, and the two have carried their simmering rivalry into the Olympics. Expect competitors to set some new world records in Rio. That’s often the case in the Summer Olympics. But Russian athletes won’t win any medals or set new marks. They’re banned from competing in Rio due to widespread, state-sponsored doping. Here’s everything you need
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Olympic Men’s Basketball Schedule 2016: Dates, Start Times, Scores At Rio Games
Share this: Men’s basketball at the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, begins Saturday with three matchups, including the United States starting its gold medal defense against China. Team USA has won the last two gold medals at Beijing in 2008 and London in 2012, and it enters Rio as the overwhelming favorite to claim another title, according to oddsmakers. Here’s the complete schedule for men’s basketball at the Summer Olympics. All times are Eastern. Saturday, Aug. 6Australia 87, France 66USA 119, China 62Serbia 86, Venezuela 62 Sunday, Aug. 7 Lithuania 82, Brazil 76Croatia 72, Spain 70Argentina 94, Nigeria 66 Monday, Aug. 8Serbia vs. Australia, 1:15 p.m.USA vs. Venezuela, 6 p.m.France vs. China, 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9Spain vs. Brazil, 1:15 p.m.Lithuania vs. Nigeria, 6 p.m.Argentina vs. Croatia,
Olympics 2016: TV Schedule, Main Events For Sunday, Aug. 7, In Rio
Share this: Day 1 of the Olympics got off to a strong and exciting start. Here’s what to watch for on Day 2 and how to tune in. TV ScheduleNBC: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., 7 p.m. to midnightNBC Sports Network: 9 a.m. to midnightBravo: 9:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.USA: 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.MSNBC: 12 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.CNBC: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.Telemundo: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.NBC Universo: 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.Basketball channel: 11 a.m. to 1 a.m.Soccer channel: 12 p.m. to 3:30 a.m. Live StreamNBC Olympics or NBC Sports Live Extra Notable Events10 a.m.: Women’s beach volleyball — USA vs. Poland10 a.m.: Medal event: women’s 10m air pistol final11 a.m.: Women’s basketball — USA vs. Senegal11:30 a.m.: Medal event —
Olympic Men’s Soccer Schedule 2016: Dates, Start Times, Scores At Rio Games
Share this: Brazil soccer is hoping the new direction it has taken will lead to Olympic glory. The men’s soccer tournament at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro will begin Thursday, with 16 teams chasing the gold medal. Mexico currently stands as the defending champion, but the likes of Argentina, Brazil and Germany lead a host of contenders for the big prize. The men’s tournament primarily features players from their respective U-23 national teams, but overage stars such as Brazil’s Neymar and Mexico’s Oribe Peralta will be familiar to soccer fans near and far. Brazil never has won a gold medal at an Olympic games. Newly installed coach Rogerio Micale, who took over the host nation’s U-23 team last month after Dunga’s
Olympic Weightlifting 2016: Dates, Start Times, TV Schedule, Live Stream
Share this: Weightlifting might not be one of the most popular Olympic sports, but it’s arguably one of the hardest. It’s man (and woman!) vs. mass in these competitions — a true test of athletic excellence. Here’s when and how you can watch the events. LIVE STREAMAll Olympic events will be live streamed and can be seen online at NBCOlympics.com. SCHEDULE (All times Eastern)Aug. 6-10, Aug. 12-16 (TV listings in parentheses where applicable) Saturday, Aug. 6 (NBCSN, 8 p.m.)Women’s 48kg Group A, 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7 (NBCSN, 8 p.m.)Men’s 56kg Group B, 9 a.m.Women’s 53kg Group B, 9 a.m. Medal Event: Women’s 53kg Group A, 2:30 p.m.Medal Event: Men’s 56kg Group A, 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 8 (NBCSN, 8 p.m.)Men’s 62kg Group B, 9 a.m.Women’s 58kg Group B,
Olympic Tennis 2016: Dates, Start Times, TV Schedule, Live Stream
The story of tennis at the 2016 Summer Olympics, like golf, so far has been the amount of men not heading to Rio de Janeiro to battle for gold. Roger Federer, Stan Wawrinka, Milos Ranoic, Dominic Thiem, John Isner, Feliciano Lopez, Tomas Berdych, Nick Kyrgios and Bernard Tomic all have pulled out of the Olympics due to either injuries or concerns over the Zika virus. But the defending men’s and women’s champions — Andy Murray (Great Britain) and Serena Williams (United States) — both will be back, as well as the No. 1 men’s tennis player in the world, Novak Djokovic. And, in a surprise turn of events, Rafael Nadal will return from the injuri... NESN.com
PGA Championship Rounds 3, 4 Live Stream, TV Schedule, Tee Times
Share this: Luke Bryan will tell you rain makes corn, but it certainly doesn’t make for good golf conditions. The third round of the PGA Championship at Baltusrol Golf Club was suspended Saturday after rainy conditions halted play before the leaders could tee off. Stormy conditions also are in the forecast for Sunday, but officials are planning for play to resume around 7 a.m. ET. The final round is scheduled to begin at 8:40 a.m. with the same pairs as the third round. Robert Streb and Jimmy Walker still are in the lead at 9-under-par, but Jason Day ( 7 under) and Henrik Stenson (6 under) are among the golfers still within striking distance. The action will air live on TNT starting at 9 a.m., and