Rio Olympics: Usain Bolt wins third straight Gold medal in 200m race

World's fastest man, Jamaican Usain Bolt won his third straight Gold medal in 200m Thursday. He finished the individual race in 19.78 seconds, .59 short of his own world record, which he said he really wanted to break. After the race, he screamed and yanked of the No. 6 sign on his thigh.

Jude Ighalo shares throwback photo of himself as a young footballer

The award winning international football star shared the photo on his IG page and wrote "Doesn't matter Where u come from all that matters is Where u end up. Who can spot me in that TB pic. Godisthegreatest".

'I'm devastated'- Japanese pole vaulter who got struck on 'erect' penis blasts foreign media after he's ridiculed (photos/video)

Japanese Pole Vaulter at Rio 2016, Hiroki Ogita has hit back on Twitter at the jests and criticism he's received after his seemingly 'erect' penis and leg hit the bar at 17 feet, 4 inches leading to his disqualification from the men's pole vault competition on Monday.

The video quickly spread online with most people on social media joking that he would have qualified if his erect penis hadn't gotten in the way. The athlete has fired back on Twitter.

Arsenal mocked on Twitter after player of the year Riyad Mahrez signs new deal with Leicester city

Arsenal Football club have been panned mercilessly on Twitter after Leicester City's star player Riyad Mahrez signed a new four year deal with Leicester City.

Photos: Nigeria's U-17 Golden Eaglets pay courtesy visit to Governor Tambuwal

Nigeria's under 17 Golden Eaglets paid courtesy visit to Gov Tambuwal ,the team was led by the Secretary General Nigeria Foot ball Federation Dr Sanusi Mohd.

Alex Iwobi to miss up to a month of football after sustaining injury

Arsenal's 20 year old attacker Alex Iwobi is set to remain on the sidelines after picking up a thigh injury in last weekend's match against Liverpool. The Nigeria international was replaced by Oxlade-Chamberlain after 59 minutes at the Emirates on Sunday.

According to sources close to the club, who have spoken to ESPN, DailyMail and BBC, Iwobi will miss Arsenal's next two games, against Leicester on Saturday and Watford the following weekend before a possible return on Sept. 10 against Southampton. Alexander Iwobi would also miss Nigeria's final African Nations Cup qualifier against Tanzania, even though the Super Eagles have already been eliminated.

Rio 2016: Usain Bolt and Andre Gasse all smiles as they qualify for 200m final but Justin Gaitlin & Yohan Blake crash out

Word record holder Usain Bolt and Canadian Andre De Gasse both qualified for the men's 200m finalon Thursday morning after coming 1st and 2nd respectively but big names Yohan Blake who finished third in his heat and Justin Gatlin crashed out of the 200m men's final.

Leicester city Player of the season Riyad Mahrez signs new 4year contract with club

Algerian star midfielder and PFA player of the year Riyad Mahrez has shunned advances from Arsenal to sign a new 4 year deal with the club , in order to help the club with its premier league title defence. The new deal will last till 2020.

U.S. swimmers Gunnar Bentz, Jack Conger detained at Rio airport over armed robbery story involving Ryan Lochte

Gunnar Bentz and Jack Conger

American swimmers Gunnar Bentz and Jack Conger were detained at the Rio de Janeiro International Airport as they were attempting to fly back home to the US. The two originally cleared customs but were prevented from leaving the country due to an order given by a Judge for their passports to be seized and for them to remain in the country to clear their inconsistent story about being robbed by fake policemen at gunpoint.
The United States Olympic Committee spokesman Patrick Sandusky in a statement said:

'Nigeria beating Brazil at Atlanta 96 inspired me to become a footballer' - Mikel Obi

Team Nigeria captain and Chelsea FC of England midfielder John Obi Mikel has revealed that Nigeria beating Brazil at Atlanta 1996 was what inspired him to become a professional footballer. And Mikel feels if the Under 23 team wins gold in Rio it'll inspire another generation of young footballers in Nigeria.

“I remember a little . I remember that day I was sleeping , my father woke me up. I remember the goals,” Mikel told TV Globo. “This inspired me to take the game seriously and to be who I am today . I hope we can now win gold again to inspire young children in Nigeria.” 

Mikel, 29, has won the Premier League, FA Cup, League Cup, Champions League, Europa League and African Cup of Nations, but no Olympic gold.

“It is something missing in my career. I never played the Olympics, this is my first . My goal here is to win the gold medal, it is what moves me. Coming here I spoke to the coach, we are all here walking in the same direction, me, him and the rest of the players . “That’s the reason I’m here. I hope to return to the house with gold.”

Rio 2016: Japanese multi-millionaire plastic surgeon promises to give Dream team players $30,000 each if they win gold

A Japanese plastic surgeon Katsuya Takasu who says he's fallen in love with the Nigeria's Under 23 team at Rio Olympics has promised to give each player of the squad $30,000 if they win Gold, $20,000 if they win silver and $12,000 for bronze.

According to the very rich Dr. Katsuya Takasu, he fell in love with Samson Siasia's men after seeing them surmount financial difficulties to qualify for the semi-final of the football event.

He also stated that he will still reward the team whether they win or not, as according to him it is an act of bravery to advance to the last four of the competition after facing all the challenges they encountered.

“I read about the financial problems affecting the team and I felt the need to make a big contribution.

“I am not doing this for media attention but to motivate a team with an indomitable spirit. I fell in love with the Nigerian team because despite all these problems they are in the semifinals of the Olympics.

 

“Whether they win or not, I will still donate something to help alleviate the challenges in paying their bonuses and allowances,” Takasu was quoted by BBC.

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) were impressed by this gesture but are being careful.

"I have been in direct contact with Mr Takasu and impressed by his gesture," NFF vice-president Seyi Akinwunmi told BBC Sport.

"But we need not get carried away because the integrity of the country is at stake. First we must check about this. Significantly, the team has an important game and we need to focus on that."

Rio 2016: Mikel Obi promises Samson Siasia the team will win Gold at Olympics as 'perfect birthday gift to coach'

John Mikel Obi, captain of Nigeria's under-23 football team at Rio 2016 has promised coach Samson Siasia that the team will win Olympics Gold at the tournament as the perfect birthday present to the Bayelsa born tactician.

Siaisa, who turned 49 on Sunday, was praised by Chelsea player Mikel, who scored one of Nigeria's goals in the 2-0 defeat of Denmark in the semi-final.

Speaking at a surprise party organised by the players in Rio to mark Siasia’s 49th birthday, Mikel Obi said: 

 

“We rejoice with you our dear chief coach on the celebration of your Birthday. On behalf of the team, I’m promising you that we will work very hard to make sure we win the football gold medal of this Olympics to present to you as your birthday gift.

“You have been a very good leader to us and we will continue to do our best to make sure you are happy and our football loving fans at home.”

Nigeria will face Germany on Wednesday night .

Rio 2016: Mikel Obi promises Samson Siasia the team will win Gold at Olympics as 'perfect birthday gift to coach'

John Mikel Obi, captain of Nigeria's under-23 football team at Rio 2016 has promised coach Samson Siasia that the team will win Olympics Gold at the tournament as the perfect birthday present to the Bayelsa born tactician.

Siaisa, who turned 49 on Sunday, was praised by Chelsea player Mikel, who scored one of Nigeria's goals in the 2-0 defeat of Denmark in the semi-final.

Speaking at a surprise party organised by the players in Rio to mark Siasia’s 49th birthday, Mikel Obi said: 

 

“We rejoice with you our dear chief coach on the celebration of your Birthday. On behalf of the team, I’m promising you that we will work very hard to make sure we win the football gold medal of this Olympics to present to you as your birthday gift.

“You have been a very good leader to us and we will continue to do our best to make sure you are happy and our football loving fans at home.”

Nigeria will face Germany on Wednesday night .

Rio Olympics: Nigerian boxer Efe Ajagba crashes out at quarterfinal stage after losing to Ivan Dychko

African boxing and commonwealth champion Efe Ajagba has crashed out of Rio 2016 after he lost the quarterfinal bout between him and Kazakhstan's Ivan Dychko in a quarterfinal bout this morning.

Ajagba lost by unanimous decision of 28-29, 28-29, 28-29 to Dychko who won bronze at the London 2012 Olympics.

 

 

Ajagba who is the only boxer representing Nigeria in the tournament, lost all three rounds to Dychko.

Nigeria's quest for a medal at Rio 2016 continues....

Photos: Amy Tinkler becomes youngest British athlete to win at the Olympics at age 16

Great Britain's 16 year old Amy Tinkler is now Britain's youngest athlete to win a medal at the Olympics in 32 years, after she won Bronze at the women's floor exercise event on Tuesday. It is an astonishing rise for the teenager who just last month sat in a school hall to take her GCSE exams and will collect her results on the day she returns from Brazil.  Holding back tears after her win, she said:

'I can't believe it. I knew I was Team GB's youngest athlete but this is crazy and I'm still in shock at the minute. 'It was a bit nerve-wracking watching the other athletes and knowing you are so close to a medal but I would have been happy with wherever I was place.'  'I went out there and did my best and enjoyed it so whatever the result, I would have been happy. I really am speechless.

'I put no pressure on myself and neither did my coaches. They just told me I had nothing to lose and to go out and enjoy it. I had made the floor final at the Olympics and deserved to be in it so I enjoyed it. 'As soon as I finished my routine, I knew I couldn't do any better. 'It has been an incredible week for British gymnastics. Hopefully there is a lot more to come from me and you will see me back out here in 2020.' 

Ellen Degeneres defends herself after the Usain Bolt meme backlash

After the backlash from her Usain Bolt meme, Ellen defended herself saying she isn't racist but some people still didn't want to hear it. Read the comments that were posted after her defense...

Ellen DeGeneres labeled a racist for her Usain Bolt meme

Popular comedienne and daytime TV host Ellen DeGeneres has come under fire and labeled a racist for posting this meme of her riding on Usain Bolt's back with the caption: "From now on, this is how I'm running errands". Twitter went berserk with those against Ellen's photo while others supported and said it wasn't racist. The funny thing is, Usian Bolt obviously didn't find it offensive because he retweeted the photo. Read the tweets and Facebook comments after the cut...