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If we keep top position, we deserve title - Chelsea boss Conte
- April 08, 2017

Chelsea were beaten for just the second time in 18 home games under Conte and conceded twice for the first time since the January 4 loss at Tottenham, despite having Eden Hazard back following a calf injury. "Otherwise, you must fight and play every game to win because in England an easy game does not exist", he told reporters. A resilient defensive display and numerous fine saves from goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey saw Palace end Chelsea's 13-game winning run. (more...)

Ricciardo: Red Bull lacking rear grip
- April 08, 2017

However, he made a return to form in Shanghai on Saturday, securing fifth place on the grid behind the dueling Mercedes and Ferraris. "Personally, I'm happy with what I was able to get out of the auto this afternoon but obviously as a team and as a driver we want more", he commented. (more...)

Pochettino says Chelsea should win the Premier League
- April 08, 2017

Normally when this happens I don't like it because I want more balance. Pep Guardiola feels Manchester City have made progress this season even though they will fall below expectations. "If you stay in Tottenham, if you win it's great, great, but if you lose.it's not a disaster, no?" The Premier League era is littered with epic collapses from teams who thought the title was theirs and, with Chelsea needing 18 points to be certain of top spot, Fabregas isn't getting carried away yet. (more...)

Seahawks listening to trade offers for CB Sherman
- April 08, 2017

Schneider said there has been clear communication with Sherman about what is going on, saying the trade rumors haven't been a secret and they're not going to lie about what is happening. So will Seattle get any takers for arguably their best asset? We have a great relationship, . If the Seahawks are still looking to deal Sherman, they won't have much trouble finding a trade partner. (more...)

Now People See How Tough Top Four Finish Is - Arsene Wenger
- April 08, 2017

More demonstrations against Wenger's reign are expected when Arsenal host West Ham on Wednesday, while this week a small group were present at the club's training base with messages calling for his dismissal. "I don't see what all the debate is about", said Wenger. Premier League rules state a captain must wear an armband at all times and they may ask the club for an explanation. (more...)

Lexi Thompson's golf title bid derailed by TV viewer's email
- April 08, 2017

It was at that point the American was tournament officials that she was being punished for incorrectly replacing a marked ball on the 17th green on Saturday , while also incorrectly signing her scorecard. It is not the first time an eagle-eyed TV viewer has influenced golf officials, with Tiger Woods the victim during the 2013 Masters, when an incorrect drop cost him two penalty strokes. (more...)

Formula One: Lewis Hamilton pips Sebastian Vettel to Chinese GP pole
- April 08, 2017

Hamilton took provisional pole from Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel by 0.184 seconds after the pair's first Q3 laps, but Hamilton's second lap lowered the bar by nearly three-tenths in his pursuit of the front row. I think there will be a lot of variability - a lot of people struggling to get away due to wheelspin. "I think we'll need some good updates to really get on the pace of them". (more...)

Chinese GP practice sessions wiped out by rain, fog
- April 08, 2017

People carries an umbrella to shield from the rain as they leave the paddock of the Shanghai International Circuit ahead of the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix in Shanghai , China, Thursday, April 6, 2017. Vettel just barely edged his teammate, Raikkonen, who set a time of 1:33.389. Williams' Felipe Massa finished sixth, followed by Renault's Niko Hulkenberg, Force India's Sergio Perez, Toro Rosso's Daniil Kyvat and Williams' Lance Stroll. (more...)

As the Cavs turn: Drama subsided, NBA champs hitting stride
- April 08, 2017

The Rockets aerial attack from beyond the arc has won them a lot of games this season, but history has shown that Mark D'Antonio's teams can't win in the playoffs, and this year is no different. Ellenson finished with 15 points and 11 rebounds in his first career start. On Friday night, Frye will be the man in the middle - and that means a night at the office against Dwight Howard . (more...)

Kane in line for Tottenham return against Watford
- April 08, 2017

He's always in front of you, pushing you to try to play and score goals. This season we are showing that we are a team. Conte's side ground out a barely deserved 2-1 win over Manchester City on Wednesday just days after crashing to a shock 2-1 home defeat against struggling Crystal Palace. (more...)

Dustin Johnson has plenty of momentum entering Masters
- April 08, 2017

Butch Harmon laughs at the notion that Johnson lacks the right intelligence to be a major force. The practice rounds from Augusta National often create as much buzz as the main event. No world number one has captured the Masters Green Jacket since Tiger Woods in 2002. "Some bad shots are going to happen, but the more committed [I am] and [the] more I can trust what I'm going to do and believe in it, the better off I'll be", Fowler said. (more...)

Russell Westbrook's triple-double domination is not as impressive as it seems
- April 08, 2017

Oscar Robertson tops the list with 181 and Magic Johnson's 138 is number two. Kyrie Irving added 19 points and five assists . On top of the domination, Westbrook tallied his 41st triple-double of the season, tying Oscar Robertson's triple-double total for the 1961-62 season. (more...)

Top Masters contenders, dark horses for 2017
- April 08, 2017

At first, he was willing to oblige the media's curiosity, his polite Texan instincts superseding the weariness of having to recount, yet again, the worst meltdown of his golfing career. "I don't think it's necessarily watching, but making sure you're doing your homework and you know what you're doing". "And unfortunately I still thought of it as a birdie hole today and it really isn't when you lay up". (more...)

Shakespeare needs to keep Leicester impetus ahead of Atleti conflict
- April 08, 2017

Despite Leicester City's shaky season the club have impressed in the Champions League and this will be a huge night for fans. "We've got a few little niggles [for Everton]", Shakespeare told a pre-match news conference. I expect if we get six points from our next two home games, we will fight for fifth and sixth place in the table. Victory over Everton at Goodison Park on Sunday would see the champions chalk up a club-record sixth consecutive top-flight win, but Huth warned that his side ... (more...)

Morata helps Real Madrid keep Barcelona in check
- April 08, 2017

Messi , who has now scored 43 goals in 41 matches for Barcelona this season, was playing his first game in almost two weeks. The Andalusians have really hit a frightful run of form and come into this game without a win in 5 matches, having failed to see off lowly Sporting Gijon at home at the weekend. (more...)

Stoke City v Liverpool
- April 08, 2017

In contrast, a win over Liverpool this weekend combined with results elsewhere could lift them to ninth, and so there is still a very possibility that they will have to hand over the extra money to the Reds at the end of the season. Divock Origi - in fine goal scoring form - plays through the middle in Liverpool's back-up formation and that means Roberto Firmino is pushed further from the central role where he does his best work. (more...)

Rafinha: Injured Barcelona midfielder has knee surgery
- April 08, 2017

The Brazil worldwide had an operation on his right knee on Friday, which will rule him out for the remainder of the season including pushes for the La Liga , Copa del Rey and Champions League titles. "This afternoon, first-team player Rafinha underwent an arthroscopic examination of his right knee to treat the injury to his meniscus", a club statement confirmed. (more...)

Fox outshines UCLA's Ball, leads Kentucky to Elite Eight
- April 08, 2017

A look at how the UCLA Bruins and Kentucky Wildcats match up for a South Regional semifinal of the NCAA tournament on Friday. Los Angeles Lakers president Magic Johnson and general manager Rob Pelinka had plopped down into their seats in time for the start of the most anticipated matchup of the Sweet 16, a game featuring six players capable of cracking the first round of June's National Basketball Association draft. (more...)

Russell Westbrook Has Marveled Before Our Eyes This Season
- April 08, 2017

It wasn't the most dominant Westbrook performance - his 12 points were a season low - but he ran the game for the three quarters he played; he had 13 assists to go with 13 rebounds . INDIANAPOLIS - Paul George scored 18 of his 35 points in the third quarter and desperate in rallied from a 19-point, first-half deficit and blew out Toronto. (more...)

Arsene Wenger believes Alexis Sanchez wants to stay at Arsenal
- April 08, 2017

And when probed about who would make the final announcement about his future, he added: "The club". A turbulent time for the Gunners has seen the output of key players such as Alexis Sanchez come under the microscope in recent weeks. The Chilean star is very happy in London , his home for nearly three years since moving from Barcelona in a £30million-plus deal, and knows Antonio Conte's champions-elect are interestedbut privately believes Arsenal will not sell him to a direct rival. (more...)