Jessica Ennis Wins Heptathlon Gold - London 2012 Olympics
By Jonathan Rumley, CBC Sports
Canadian heptathleteBrianne Theisen-Eaton has a hill to climb if she"s going to contend for Olympic gold in the heptathlonin Rio.Theisen-Eatonis sixth after fourevents with 3,871points.
Jessica Ennis-Hill of Great Britain leads after the 200-metre, shot put, high jump and 100-metre events with 4,057 points.
Theisen-Eaton, from Humboldt, Sask., is ranked No. 1 in the world in 2016, but had a disappointing startin the 100-metre hurdles, finishing in 13.18 secondswell off her personal best. She then moved up a spotwith a clearance of 1.86 metres in the high jump which was her best jump of the season and remained in fifth place after the shot put.
She ended Day 1 finishing ninth in the 200 metres with a time of 24.18 seconds,droppingher tosixth.
The 27-year-old has bounced back from a disappointing Day 1 before.At last year"s world championships in Beijing, she was fourth after the first day, but roared back to win silver.
Ennis-Hill,who wasexpected to battle Theisen-Eaton for gold, cleared 1.89 in the high jump and had the fastest run in the hurdles, clocking 12.84 on a wettrack.
Many of the athletes were slower than their bests in wet andrainy conditions.
Theisen-Eatonhas threemore events to boost her standing and potentially land on the podium. She finished11that the 2012 Olympics in London, and isa two-time winner of the prestigious GtzisHypo Meetingevent.
Ha Ha Clinton-Dix || "Gave Em Hope" ᴴᴰ || Green Bay Packers Highlights
CLEVELAND, Ohio The Browns open the preseason Friday at Green Bay. Consider it a soft opening for the Hue Jackson era in Cleveland.
It"s also the first preseason game for the Packers, who were supposed to play last week"s Hall of Fame Game before it was cancelled due to field issues.
Join in the discussion in the commentsduring the game with live updates and chat with other fans. I"ll be in the comments during the game, plus you"ll see Tweets from Mary Kay Cabot, Dan Labbe and others. The gamewill be broadcast live on WEWS NewsChannel 5 (ABC). Kickoff is at 8:00p.m.
RIO DE JANEIROShe had used the "L" word plenty in the days leading up to these Olympics. The biggestmotivation for Carli Lloyd, of course, was puttinganother gold medal inher sock drawer.
But thismonth was also about her legacy. Lloyd doesn"t want to just be the greatest women"s soccer player of thisgeneration, a title she confirmed with her epic performancein leading the U.S. Women"s National Team to a victory in the World Cup. She wants to be remembered as one of the best of all time.
So that championship game hat trick? "Old news," she had called it recently. She had riddenthat wave with the rest of her teammates, enjoyed that trip through lower Manhattanon the parade float and the late-night TV circuit, but Rio was another chance to add to her resume.
Rio was an opportunity to confirm to the world that Lloyd, the often overlooked product of Delran and Rutgers, belonged in the conversation with Mia Hamm and Kristine Lilly and the rest, once and for all.
And that"s what made the result in Brasilia on Friday afternoon so shocking, so devastating. Lloyd was on her knees, her shoulders slumped, with a disbelieving look in her eyes as the underdog Swedish players celebratedafter their finalpenalty kick sailed past Hope Soloand into the U.S. net.
Lloyd among N.J."s greatest Olympians
The U.S. women had not just lost in the Rio Olympics. They had lost in the Rio Olympicswithout even getting to Rio,playing all theirearly games in stadiums around the country. It is an unthinkable result for a team that had never lost in an international tournament before the semifinals and had claimed four of the five Olympic titles.
Lloyd had scored a goal in each of the first two games, and while she hadn"t played her best against Sweden, there will always be a feeling of "what if" given what happened late in extra time. Lloyd scored on a brilliant header with five minutes left, but as she turned with her arms and mouth wide to celebrate, the referee waved off the goal.
Offsides. Except it wasn"t offsides, and no matter how many replay angles you look at, it"ll never be offsides. It was an awful call, and while Swedish fans can argue they had a doozy of their own a few minutes later, the disallowed Lloyd goal will be the lasting image from these Olympics.
Then again, with the classless way Solo handled herself in defeat, few around the world likely will mourn the U.S departure. "I"m very proud of this team. But I also think we played a bunch of cowards," Solo said, as if Sweden was the first team to take a defense-first approach against a better opponent.
Not that Solo"s behavior is any surprise this team will be better off if the goalkeeper and her baggage are not on the next international trip. Somehow, after years playing with the best role models in women"s sports, the lessons have never rubbed off on her.
Lloyd, not surprisingly, handled the loss with class. "It just doesn"t feel right right now," she said in her postgame interviewwith tears streaming down her face, and it"s clear the pain will stay with her long that the exhilaration of the World Cup victory did.
That"s how the great ones operate, of course, and no matter what happened in Brazil, Lloyd is still the best player in the sport. This is the frustration with women"s soccer: She"ll have to wait another three years to prove that with the entire world watching.
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She isn"t the only New Jersey soccer star suffering. Basking Ridge native Tobin Heath was arguably the best U.S. player throughout the tournament, but head coach Jill Ellis picked six shooters for penalty kicks and she was not one of them. But at least, at 28, Heath is in the heart of her prime.
Lloyd is 34. The next major international tournament is not until 2019, when Lloyd will be near her own planned retirement date. She is running out of opportunities to add to that legacy, which is what makes this loss sting even more.
"You best believe that in 2019 and 2020," Lloyd said when the match ended, "we"re going to be back for the gold."
This much we know about Lloyd: The grueling workouts that made her the best in the game will continue now, maybe even intensify, as she prepares for the next challenge. But for an athlete focused on her legacy, the early exit in Rio will forever bea missed opportunity.
Steve Politi may be reached atspoliti@njadvancemedia.com. Follow him on Twitter@StevePoliti. FindNJ.com on Facebook.
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Update: Hall of Fame Game canceled due to poor playing conditions on the field
The Green Bay Packers take on the Indianapolis Colts in the Hall of Fame Game on Sunday, August 7 kick off time at 8:00 PM ET, at Tom Benson HOF Stadium, Canton Ohio. DQwell
The Packers are coming from a 10-6 record in 2015, entered the postseason but lost to the Arizona Cardinals, 20-26, in OT in the Divisional playoffs.
Aaron Rodgers threw for 60.7 percent of his passes for 3,821 yards and 31 touchdowns to lead the Packers. In the receiving end, Randall Cobb caught 79 receptions for 829 yards and eight touchdowns while James Jones had 890 yards and eight touchdowns on his return to Green Bay. In rushing, Eddie rushed 187 times for 758 yards and three touchdowns.
The Packers averaged 218.9 yards in passing and 115.6 yards in rushing.
Defensively, the Packers yielded 227.6 yards in passing and 119.1 yards in rushing per game. Ha Ha Clinton-Dix had 100 tacklels while Julius Peppers led in sacks with 10.5 per game. Micah Hyde, Damarious Randall and Sam Shields each had three interceptions last season.
According to report, Rodgers is unlikely to play in this game after he sit out of practices on Thursday. Joe Callahan and Marquise Williams are expected to play for the quarterback position.
The Indianapolis Colts 2016 season was marred by the absence of quarterback Andrew Luck in most of the games and ended up with a record of 8-8, failing to make the playoffs.
Luck completed 58.1 percent of his passes for 1,881 yards and 15 touchdowns in the seven games he played. TY Hilton had 69 receptions for 1,124 yards and five touchdowns. In rushing, Frank Gore attempted 260 times for 967 yards and six touchdowns.
Indianapolis averaged 231.5 yards in passing and 88.9 yards in passing per game.
Defensively, the Colts yielded 257.1 yards in passing and 122.0 yards in rushing. Jackson led in tackles with 150 and tied for sacks with 3.0. Mike Adams led in interceptions with 5 throughout the season.
Coach Chuck Pagano might be playing Luck, and theres no certainty.
I may wake up Sunday morning and (decide Luck) may not play, Pagano said with a smile. Maybe he will. I dont know. Well see.
Packers vs Colts HOF Game Schedule info:
Date: August 7, 2016Start Time: 8:00 PM ETTV Channel Schedule: ESPNLive Stream: WatchESPNOdds and Point Spread: -3.0 Colts, 34.5 O/UPrediction: Green Bay wins
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Trailer (Official) REACTION!!!
Those of us without the benefit of a time machine or precognitive visions will have to wait until tonight to watch the new trailer for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, but I"ve got a tempting treat to tide you over until then. Geek favorite Alan Tudyk (Firefly, I, Robot,A Knights Tale) provides the motion-capture performance for one of Rogue One"s reprogrammed Imperial security droids,K-2SO (Kaytoo), and in anew interview with EW, the actor delivers some insight into the grouchy, insulting robotic member of the rebellion"s background and personality:
"He has no filter. There was an old line, its not in there anymore. I dont think I can say it Tudyk presses his knuckles against his mouth, squints, is silent for a moment, then decides its safer not to share it. I cant say whatIwant to say, but Kaytoo can say what he wants.He can say insulting things very casually if he thinks theyre true.
Hes not an overly emotional guy. Hes not like C-3PO, whos like a fing neurotic mess.Hesflappable. Kaytoo is much more in theunflappable category. He was a security droid in the Empire and they sort of enforce whatever needs to be enforced. They are imposing. Hes 7-foot-1, and follows orders pretty well. If youre asked to be detained, he can detain you. They stand guard, and if somebody doesnt mind them, theyllTheyll enforce the sh out of [people.]"
Despite his cantankerous attitude, Kaytoo displays an unquestionableloyalty to Rebel captain CassianAndor, played by Diego Luna.Andor is the one who rescues the filter-freedroid out of Imperial servitude and wipes hisdatabanks clean ofprogramming to begin a new repurposed life with the rebellion.
Theyve been around. Theyve been together for a while, a couple years, Tudyk says. He wants what Cassian wants. He loves Cassian, because he freed him. Its also more paternal in that [Cassian] gave him life and took away the bonds of his programming.
Tudyk also provided the voice for K-2SO, one which we have yet to hear.
I have an English accent, says the Texas-born actor. I feel like a lot of the Imperial characters are English, and the Rebels tended to be like Han Solo, you think of the Americans. And because he was a droid, it made sense that it would be more of a proper accent.
Have a peek at Tudyk sharing a glimpse of his Kaytoo and tell us if you"re anxious to see this ex-Imperial enforcer on the big screen in December.
Top 10 Bears Plays of 2015 | #TopTenTuesdays | NFL
What: Denver Broncos at Chicago Bears
When: Thursday, Aug. 10, 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET
Where: Soldier Field, Chicago, IL
How to watch online: Live stream available on nflnetwork.com.
Locals to watch: Denver - S T.J. Ward (Oregon), WR Bralon Addison (Oregon), DT Kyle Peko (Oregon State), LB Sadat Sulleyman (Portland State). Chicago - RB Jacquizz Rodgers (Oregon State), CL Marquis Jackson (Portland State), G Kyle Long (Oregon), LB Cornelius Edison (Portland State).
The defending Super Bowl champions begin their 2016 season with a game against the Bears and their former coach, John Fox. The Broncos will have a new starting quarterback in 2016 after Peyton Manning retired earlier this year. The competition is between veteran Mark Sanchez and second-year player Trevor Siemian. Sanchez is expected to start and play in the first quarter with Siemian expected to play in the second quarter.
Sanchez came through with just the sort of performance he needed if he"s going to beat out Trevor Siemian. The former Jets quarterback completed 10 of 13 passes in the first quarter and led a game-opening 76-yard touchdown drive. He had a pass intercepted by Jerrell Freeman on the Broncos" second possession.
Sanchez maintained his cool against Chicago"s pressure and kept the opening drive going by completing three third-down passes including a 32-yard TD to a wide open Demaryius Thomas along the right side.
As for Siemian, the former Northwestern star looked comfortable throwing short passes and was 7 of 12 for 88 yards in the second quarter.
Chicago starter Jay Cutler threw for 18 yards and got sacked twice in the first quarter. Brian Hoyer threw for 81 yards in the second period, but was sacked three times.
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Denver Broncos tight end Virgil Green (85) is upended by Chicago Bears free safety Adrian Amos (38) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Chicago, Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016.
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Eddie Goldman #91 and Akiem Hicks #96 of the Chicago Bears participate in warm-ups before a game against the Denver Broncos at Soldier Field on August 11, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois.
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Danny Trevathan #59 of the Chicago Bears participates in warm-ups efore a game against the Denver Broncos at Soldier Field on August 11, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois.
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Chicago Bears cornerback Deiondre" Hall (32) breaks up a pass intended for Denver Broncos wide receiver Jordan Taylor (87) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Chicago, Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016.
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Denver Broncos quarterback Mark Sanchez (6) celebrates a touchdown pass against the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Chicago, Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016.
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Akiem Hicks #96 of the Chicago Bears participates in warm-ups before a game against the Denver Broncos at Soldier Field on August 11, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois.
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Denver Broncos quarterback Mark Sanchez throws before the team"s NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Chicago, Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016.
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Chicago Bears head coach John Fox (C) claps as he watches his team warm up before the start of their preseason NFL game against the Denver Broncos at the Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois, USA, 11 August 2016.
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Denver Broncos running back Ronnie Hillman (23) carries between Chicago Bears linebacker Danny Trevathan (59) and defensive end Mitch Unrein (98) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Chicago, Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016.
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Jordan Howard #24 of the Chicago Bears participates in warm-ups efore a game against the Denver Broncos at Soldier Field on August 11, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler stretches during pre-game warm-ups before the start of their preseason NFL game against the Denver Broncos at the Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois, USA, 11 August 2016.
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Deon Bush #26 of the Chicago Bears participates in warm-ups before a game against the Denver Broncos at Soldier Field on August 11, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois.
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Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) celebrates a touchdown with center Matt Paradis (61) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Chicago Bears in Chicago, Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016.
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Chicago Bears wide receiver Kieren Duncan (85) is tacked by Chicago Bears linebacker Jerrell Freeman (50) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Chicago, Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) throws before an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Chicago, Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016.
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Daniel Braverman #83 of the Chicago Bears participates in warm-ups before a game against the Denver Broncos at Soldier Field on August 11, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois.
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Denver Broncos quarterback Mark Sanchez (6) throws against the Chicago Bears during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Chicago, Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016.
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Denver Broncos tight end Virgil Green (85) celebrates a touchdown against the Chicago Bears during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Chicago, Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016.
