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WBC Roundup: Do or die for Team USA
- April 02, 2017
They aren't pulling giant plantains out of their trousers during introductions, waving it in the dugout to incite rallies, like Team Dominicana. With all of the excitement and emotion that a game like this generates, we could see more American players jump into the WBC player pool for the next tournament - especially if Team USA comes up short in the final round next week. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
They aren't pulling giant plantains out of their trousers during introductions, waving it in the dugout to incite rallies, like Team Dominicana. With all of the excitement and emotion that a game like this generates, we could see more American players jump into the WBC player pool for the next tournament - especially if Team USA comes up short in the final round next week. (more...)
Paul Pogba back in training for Man Utd
- April 02, 2017
The United boss made three changes from the team that beat Middlesbrough 3-1 with Marcus Rojo, Henrik Mkhitaryan and Anthony Martial returning. Darren Fletcher hit the bar late on after a hopeful drive slipped through David de Gea's grasp, but it was Ben Foster, another former United player, who shone brightest as United drew an 11th league match of the season. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
The United boss made three changes from the team that beat Middlesbrough 3-1 with Marcus Rojo, Henrik Mkhitaryan and Anthony Martial returning. Darren Fletcher hit the bar late on after a hopeful drive slipped through David de Gea's grasp, but it was Ben Foster, another former United player, who shone brightest as United drew an 11th league match of the season. (more...)
USA Hangs Tough, Dominates Puerto Rico in the 2017 World Baseball Classic
- April 02, 2017
The championship game would be much different. "We heard and we saw T-shirts were made and printed out for the Puerto Rican team". Without understanding the larger cultural importance of Puerto Rico's tournament run as Jones, a California native, probably does not, all the celebration plans would seem presumptuous and arrogant. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
The championship game would be much different. "We heard and we saw T-shirts were made and printed out for the Puerto Rican team". Without understanding the larger cultural importance of Puerto Rico's tournament run as Jones, a California native, probably does not, all the celebration plans would seem presumptuous and arrogant. (more...)
Lukaku, Howe win monthly Premier League awards
- April 02, 2017
Everton striker Romelu Lukaku has been rewarded for his excellent recent form by being named Premier League Player of the Month for March. Lukaku now sits first in the top goalscorers chart in the league and looks set to finish there. Howe received the award for the first time and, at 39 years old, became the youngest-ever recipient, after leading Bournemouth unbeaten through March, winning two games and drawing one, to move nine points clear of the relegation zone. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
Everton striker Romelu Lukaku has been rewarded for his excellent recent form by being named Premier League Player of the Month for March. Lukaku now sits first in the top goalscorers chart in the league and looks set to finish there. Howe received the award for the first time and, at 39 years old, became the youngest-ever recipient, after leading Bournemouth unbeaten through March, winning two games and drawing one, to move nine points clear of the relegation zone. (more...)
Coutinho stars as Liverpool beats Everton 3-1 in EPL derby
- April 02, 2017
Ten minutes into the second half, Liverpool suffered a blow when Mane was forced off injured, but that enforced change worked in the home side's favour as Divock Origi came on to score the dagger goal. Take your lumps and go home Ronald, we the fans have, because your team gave us nothing today on the pitch. The equaliser didn't come against the run of play, but it was the first time Simon Mignolet had come under serious pressure. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
Ten minutes into the second half, Liverpool suffered a blow when Mane was forced off injured, but that enforced change worked in the home side's favour as Divock Origi came on to score the dagger goal. Take your lumps and go home Ronald, we the fans have, because your team gave us nothing today on the pitch. The equaliser didn't come against the run of play, but it was the first time Simon Mignolet had come under serious pressure. (more...)
F1 Australian GP: Raikkonen: Ferrari can produce 1-2 results
- April 02, 2017
Over the past three years, triple world champion Hamilton has had only his team mate, the now-retired 2016 title victor Nico Rosberg, and reliability to worry about with Mercedes winning 51 of 59 races up to Melbourne . "I have great respect for Lewis", he said. It is a lot of fun to race for victories and a lot of fun to race against the best. "Incredible effort, incredible with both drivers, and now Valtteri just fitted in and kept doing fantastic job for the team so [there's] no weak link ... (more...)
- April 02, 2017
Over the past three years, triple world champion Hamilton has had only his team mate, the now-retired 2016 title victor Nico Rosberg, and reliability to worry about with Mercedes winning 51 of 59 races up to Melbourne . "I have great respect for Lewis", he said. It is a lot of fun to race for victories and a lot of fun to race against the best. "Incredible effort, incredible with both drivers, and now Valtteri just fitted in and kept doing fantastic job for the team so [there's] no weak link ... (more...)
Berry's injuries give Tar Heels familiar drama at Final Four
- April 02, 2017
Jordan Bell scored the other four points for OR, while Kennedy Meeks leads UNC early with four points. The Ducks cut the deficit to one point with 5.8 seconds remaining after a layup from Keith Smith. "So we needed more offense from Kennedy tonight than we have a lot of games". Gonzaga has been one of the tournament's mainstays, winning 21 games in the 18 consecutive years the Zags have reached the NCAA under Few. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
Jordan Bell scored the other four points for OR, while Kennedy Meeks leads UNC early with four points. The Ducks cut the deficit to one point with 5.8 seconds remaining after a layup from Keith Smith. "So we needed more offense from Kennedy tonight than we have a lot of games". Gonzaga has been one of the tournament's mainstays, winning 21 games in the 18 consecutive years the Zags have reached the NCAA under Few. (more...)
Surprising Oregon faces old-school UNC in Final Four
- April 02, 2017
Earlier the Bulldogs edged SC 77-73. That makes the Tar Heels who played to the final night before losing last year's title on a buzzer-beating 3-pointer a bit of a throwback in a time when blueblood programs frequently have young rosters and a revolving door of one-and-done talents or transfers. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
Earlier the Bulldogs edged SC 77-73. That makes the Tar Heels who played to the final night before losing last year's title on a buzzer-beating 3-pointer a bit of a throwback in a time when blueblood programs frequently have young rosters and a revolving door of one-and-done talents or transfers. (more...)
Jones, Ream, Zusi start at Panama as Arena makes changes
- April 02, 2017
The team suffered from a lot of injuries ahead of the games against Honduras and Panama , as players like Deandre Yedlin, Fabian Johnson and Bobby Wood missed the qualifiers due to injury. "But we're left angry and sad because (Messi) will not be with the team". "An invaluable experience for not only Christian, but some of our other players as well ", Arena said. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
The team suffered from a lot of injuries ahead of the games against Honduras and Panama , as players like Deandre Yedlin, Fabian Johnson and Bobby Wood missed the qualifiers due to injury. "But we're left angry and sad because (Messi) will not be with the team". "An invaluable experience for not only Christian, but some of our other players as well ", Arena said. (more...)
Venus Williams beats Kerber at Miami Open
- April 02, 2017
I think my best result was [reaching the] semi-final like five years ago. The Guardian says the Briton appears to have a "stranglehold" over the American: "Konta was just six years old when Williams first won the tournament 19 years ago and has cited the seven-time grand slam victor as one of her heroes". (more...)
- April 02, 2017
I think my best result was [reaching the] semi-final like five years ago. The Guardian says the Briton appears to have a "stranglehold" over the American: "Konta was just six years old when Williams first won the tournament 19 years ago and has cited the seven-time grand slam victor as one of her heroes". (more...)
Cal Talks About Kentucky's Elite 8 Loss To UNC
- April 02, 2017
The teams arrived at FedEx Forum with 13 national championships, 36 appearances in the Final Four and 246 victories in the NCAA Tournament between them. 1 Tar Heels have advanced this far for the 20th time. Between the two sides, this was nothing short of a superb game to watch, and it was UNC who wound up getting the better of Kentucky in the end. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
The teams arrived at FedEx Forum with 13 national championships, 36 appearances in the Final Four and 246 victories in the NCAA Tournament between them. 1 Tar Heels have advanced this far for the 20th time. Between the two sides, this was nothing short of a superb game to watch, and it was UNC who wound up getting the better of Kentucky in the end. (more...)
England manager: Southgate hails Defoe impact
- April 02, 2017
Jermain Defoe returned with a bang as England overcame Lithuania, netting his first worldwide goal in four years as Gareth Southgate's men secured a predictably comfortable World Cup qualification win. I was scoring goals, especially last season, and I wasn't selected for the Euros, so it was heartbreaking because I felt I'd done enough to be involved, if only just to be with this bunch of players and have an opportunity to play with this sort of quality. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
Jermain Defoe returned with a bang as England overcame Lithuania, netting his first worldwide goal in four years as Gareth Southgate's men secured a predictably comfortable World Cup qualification win. I was scoring goals, especially last season, and I wasn't selected for the Euros, so it was heartbreaking because I felt I'd done enough to be involved, if only just to be with this bunch of players and have an opportunity to play with this sort of quality. (more...)
Gamecocks' Historic Season Ends in Final Four to Gonzaga
- April 02, 2017
When it comes to the public betting on today's game, the wagers are going with SC. "In the first half they attacked me three or four times and I didn't get the block and they made the shot". The past three weeks have put the program where it has strived to be for so long. It's been five years of work, turmoil, some hiccups and a lot of success over the past two seasons. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
When it comes to the public betting on today's game, the wagers are going with SC. "In the first half they attacked me three or four times and I didn't get the block and they made the shot". The past three weeks have put the program where it has strived to be for so long. It's been five years of work, turmoil, some hiccups and a lot of success over the past two seasons. (more...)
Roger Federer Battles Past Tomas Berdych At Miami Open
- April 02, 2017
Australian 12th seed Kyrgios outlasted German Zverev 6-4 6-7 (9-11) 6-3 at Key Biscayne on Thursday (Friday AEDT). Federer trailed 6-4 in the third set tie-breaker but fought back and won the quarter-final match when Berdych double-faulted at the decisive moment. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
Australian 12th seed Kyrgios outlasted German Zverev 6-4 6-7 (9-11) 6-3 at Key Biscayne on Thursday (Friday AEDT). Federer trailed 6-4 in the third set tie-breaker but fought back and won the quarter-final match when Berdych double-faulted at the decisive moment. (more...)
London attack: Khalid Masood 'died from shot to chest'
- April 02, 2017
His time of death was recorded at 15.35'. "But I would like to assure you all that everything that can be done by this court will be done". He was shot dead after an attack that lasted 82 seconds. They said that PC Keith Palmer was a hero who sacrificed his life and protected others in line of duty. Before being radicalised and converting to Islam, Masood was know by names including Adrian Ajao and Adrian Elms. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
His time of death was recorded at 15.35'. "But I would like to assure you all that everything that can be done by this court will be done". He was shot dead after an attack that lasted 82 seconds. They said that PC Keith Palmer was a hero who sacrificed his life and protected others in line of duty. Before being radicalised and converting to Islam, Masood was know by names including Adrian Ajao and Adrian Elms. (more...)
Pogba returns to training in boost for United
- April 02, 2017
The latest disappointment on Saturday followed that pattern with United enjoying 75 per cent possession against Albion but failing to end a run of home draws that has left them facing an uphill task if they are to finish in the top four. Their reliance on summer signing Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who has scored 15 of United's 43 goals this season, was again evident in his absence. The Reds boss stopped short of naming names, but he was clearly unhappy with the performances of Marcus Rashford, Jesse ... (more...)
- April 02, 2017
The latest disappointment on Saturday followed that pattern with United enjoying 75 per cent possession against Albion but failing to end a run of home draws that has left them facing an uphill task if they are to finish in the top four. Their reliance on summer signing Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who has scored 15 of United's 43 goals this season, was again evident in his absence. The Reds boss stopped short of naming names, but he was clearly unhappy with the performances of Marcus Rashford, Jesse ... (more...)
EPL: Liverpool win Merseyside derby against Everton
- April 02, 2017
We hope it's not that serious, but it does not make our life easier". Liverpool's fourth successive home league win aided their top-four ambitions, but they will need their highest-paid player to continue his ability to conjure something special as well as pull the strings to maintain their drive for a Champions League place. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
We hope it's not that serious, but it does not make our life easier". Liverpool's fourth successive home league win aided their top-four ambitions, but they will need their highest-paid player to continue his ability to conjure something special as well as pull the strings to maintain their drive for a Champions League place. (more...)
March Madness 2017: Twitter reacts to SC upsetting Duke
- April 02, 2017
The Wildcats claimed the regular-season and SEC Tournament championship, but weren't given much credit for doing so due to the league being "down" compared to other conferences, especially the ACC. 1 seed to lose before the Sweet 16 since Duke lost to Michigan State in 2009. SC freshman forward Mikiah Herbert Harrigan provided the final points of the quarter for Carolina with three free throws over the final 1:48, and the Gamecocks headed to the first break with a 19-15 advantage. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
The Wildcats claimed the regular-season and SEC Tournament championship, but weren't given much credit for doing so due to the league being "down" compared to other conferences, especially the ACC. 1 seed to lose before the Sweet 16 since Duke lost to Michigan State in 2009. SC freshman forward Mikiah Herbert Harrigan provided the final points of the quarter for Carolina with three free throws over the final 1:48, and the Gamecocks headed to the first break with a 19-15 advantage. (more...)
North Carolina Squeaks By Oregon 77-76 To Return To Title Game
- April 02, 2017
Oregon's Dylan Ennis reacts after the semifinals of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament against North Carolina , Saturday, April 1, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz . Gonzaga (37-1) will face the victor between North Carolina and OR for the national championship on Monday night. "To be playing the last game of the year, that's insane cool", Few said. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
Oregon's Dylan Ennis reacts after the semifinals of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament against North Carolina , Saturday, April 1, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz . Gonzaga (37-1) will face the victor between North Carolina and OR for the national championship on Monday night. "To be playing the last game of the year, that's insane cool", Few said. (more...)
Kohli clarifies comments after Dharamsala Test
- April 02, 2017
The entire series was wracked by one controversy after the other, beginning from the "brain fade" issue in Bengaluru to Kohli statement about not being friends with some members of the Australian cricket team. With the IPL 2017 coming up in a few days, this apology seems to make sense, as Hodge's IPL team could have been on the receiving end from cricket fans in the cash-rich event. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
The entire series was wracked by one controversy after the other, beginning from the "brain fade" issue in Bengaluru to Kohli statement about not being friends with some members of the Australian cricket team. With the IPL 2017 coming up in a few days, this apology seems to make sense, as Hodge's IPL team could have been on the receiving end from cricket fans in the cash-rich event. (more...)
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