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Men's golf: Former NU golfer Fitzpatrick set for Masters
- April 10, 2017
Day's participation was in doubt when he withdrew from the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play a fortnight ago in order to be with his mother before she underwent surgery in her battle against lung cancer. "Even if you make five, five is better than six". "For the first time in over 60 years our sport is without its pre-eminent hero, a man whose greatness as player and a champion was exceeded only by his qualities as a man", Payne said. (more...)
- April 10, 2017
Day's participation was in doubt when he withdrew from the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play a fortnight ago in order to be with his mother before she underwent surgery in her battle against lung cancer. "Even if you make five, five is better than six". "For the first time in over 60 years our sport is without its pre-eminent hero, a man whose greatness as player and a champion was exceeded only by his qualities as a man", Payne said. (more...)
Chelsea boss Conte on Mourinho date: We must control our emotions
- April 10, 2017
On-loan Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere impressed in fits and bursts for the Cherries, but he was unable to unlock a Chelsea defence that has been leaking goals - Conte's side last kept a clean sheet in January. Yet what was ultimately so impressive about Chelsea was that, having reinforced their advantage with Marcos Alonso's free-kick, they simply shut Bournemouth out of the game. (more...)
- April 10, 2017
On-loan Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere impressed in fits and bursts for the Cherries, but he was unable to unlock a Chelsea defence that has been leaking goals - Conte's side last kept a clean sheet in January. Yet what was ultimately so impressive about Chelsea was that, having reinforced their advantage with Marcos Alonso's free-kick, they simply shut Bournemouth out of the game. (more...)
F1 2017 Chinese Grand Prix result: Lewis Hamilton wins in Shanghai
- April 10, 2017
Hamilton posted the fastest-ever lap at the Albert Park circuit at the Australian Grand Prix last month to take pole position. "All I knew I could do is to just do the best lap I could possibly do and each time I went out I eked out a little bit more time", Hamilton said. (more...)
- April 10, 2017
Hamilton posted the fastest-ever lap at the Albert Park circuit at the Australian Grand Prix last month to take pole position. "All I knew I could do is to just do the best lap I could possibly do and each time I went out I eked out a little bit more time", Hamilton said. (more...)
How Sergio Garcia won the 2017 Masters, snapping his major drought
- April 10, 2017
After coming up short in the 2012 Masters, Garcia famously told Spanish reporters he was not good enough to win a major. It's Garcia's first major championship, which has been 73 starts in the making. Needed one. There would be a wonderful image on television a few moments later, both he and his fiancée, Angela, in the same crouch, knees almost touching the ground when the ball was in the hole , on this day when we had seen the best of golf and of sports, for the more than four hours when ... (more...)
- April 10, 2017
After coming up short in the 2012 Masters, Garcia famously told Spanish reporters he was not good enough to win a major. It's Garcia's first major championship, which has been 73 starts in the making. Needed one. There would be a wonderful image on television a few moments later, both he and his fiancée, Angela, in the same crouch, knees almost touching the ground when the ball was in the hole , on this day when we had seen the best of golf and of sports, for the more than four hours when ... (more...)
Garcia ends Major drought, wins Masters
- April 10, 2017
Instead of grabbing a share of the lead, Rose remained one back. He parred the fifth hole. He closed with three consecutive bogeys, shooting 40 on the second nine. 16 to reframe his focus and, although he was 10 shots down, he had confidence he could contend. Garcia had the line, but left the putt short to fall back. (more...)
- April 10, 2017
Instead of grabbing a share of the lead, Rose remained one back. He parred the fifth hole. He closed with three consecutive bogeys, shooting 40 on the second nine. 16 to reframe his focus and, although he was 10 shots down, he had confidence he could contend. Garcia had the line, but left the putt short to fall back. (more...)
Liverpool Continue Their Top Four Push at Stoke
- April 10, 2017
Philippe Coutinho earned the reward for his determination to overcome illness and be involved in Liverpool's Premier League meeting with Stoke City on Saturday. The Reds are now third in the Premier League table, six points clear of Arsenal and Manchester United but they both have two games in hand over Klopp's side. (more...)
- April 10, 2017
Philippe Coutinho earned the reward for his determination to overcome illness and be involved in Liverpool's Premier League meeting with Stoke City on Saturday. The Reds are now third in the Premier League table, six points clear of Arsenal and Manchester United but they both have two games in hand over Klopp's side. (more...)
Hawks stun Cavs again with late comeback
- April 10, 2017
LeBron James fouled out in overtime and was clearly distraught on the bench as his team became the NBA's first since 2002 to blow a 26-point fourth-quarter lead. Now their slumping at the wrong time and face Eastern Conference contenders the Heat and Raptors to finish the season. The Raptors, on the other hand, may not want to place themselves on Cleveland's side of the bracket by beating them in the season finale, but they should also prefer a first-round matchup against the Hawks instead of ... (more...)
- April 10, 2017
LeBron James fouled out in overtime and was clearly distraught on the bench as his team became the NBA's first since 2002 to blow a 26-point fourth-quarter lead. Now their slumping at the wrong time and face Eastern Conference contenders the Heat and Raptors to finish the season. The Raptors, on the other hand, may not want to place themselves on Cleveland's side of the bracket by beating them in the season finale, but they should also prefer a first-round matchup against the Hawks instead of ... (more...)
UFC 210: Cormier Dramatically Makes Weight
- April 10, 2017
As for Cormier, he has no shortage of options next and he made that clear as he engaged in some post-fight smack talk with perennial rival Jon Jones and England's own Jimi Manuwa, both of whom were in attendance in Buffalo's KeyBank Centre. (more...)
- April 10, 2017
As for Cormier, he has no shortage of options next and he made that clear as he engaged in some post-fight smack talk with perennial rival Jon Jones and England's own Jimi Manuwa, both of whom were in attendance in Buffalo's KeyBank Centre. (more...)
Daniel Cormier Attempts To Explain 'That' Towel Incident At His Weigh
- April 10, 2017
It looked for a brief period as though the 38-year-old would have had to forfeit his belt as a outcome of missing the weight, but NY rules allowed for a retest within two hours of such an occurrence. Cormier vs. Johnson 2 is set for Saturday and features some of the best fights you'll find this year. "OK, I didn't. I didn't see that", Giardina said. (more...)
- April 10, 2017
It looked for a brief period as though the 38-year-old would have had to forfeit his belt as a outcome of missing the weight, but NY rules allowed for a retest within two hours of such an occurrence. Cormier vs. Johnson 2 is set for Saturday and features some of the best fights you'll find this year. "OK, I didn't. I didn't see that", Giardina said. (more...)
So close: Justin Rose comes up short in bid for green jacket
- April 10, 2017
Instead, though theirs was the glamour pairing, the duo soldiered glumly through the inward nine-out of contention, off television coverage, frustrated and forlorn. "It's been such a long time coming", Garcia said moments after he buried that final putt for birdie. "I feel like my age is still OK, because I can drive it far enough". (more...)
- April 10, 2017
Instead, though theirs was the glamour pairing, the duo soldiered glumly through the inward nine-out of contention, off television coverage, frustrated and forlorn. "It's been such a long time coming", Garcia said moments after he buried that final putt for birdie. "I feel like my age is still OK, because I can drive it far enough". (more...)
Las Vegas oddsmakers favor Chicago Cubs to repeat in 2017
- April 10, 2017
For the first time since the Cardinals' first title in 1926, they are the team with the longest championship drought in this rivalry. World Series Champs, WrestleMania or "Walking Dead"? Winning the World Series two years in a row is not easy, especially due to the inherent nature of baseball. (more...)
- April 10, 2017
For the first time since the Cardinals' first title in 1926, they are the team with the longest championship drought in this rivalry. World Series Champs, WrestleMania or "Walking Dead"? Winning the World Series two years in a row is not easy, especially due to the inherent nature of baseball. (more...)
Russell Westbrook Ties Oscar Robertson For Most Triple-Doubles In A Season
- April 10, 2017
For just a few moments, Russell Westbrook slowed down. Russell Westbrook recorded his 41st triple-double of the season on Tuesday night to match Oscar Robertson's 55-year-old National Basketball Association record. "He didn't have to score 40 tonight to help them win", he said . Reserve center Enes Kanter led the Thunder with 17 points. Jazz 106, Blazers 87: Gordon Hayward scored 30 points and Rudy Gobert added 20 points and 11 rebounds for Utah. (more...)
- April 10, 2017
For just a few moments, Russell Westbrook slowed down. Russell Westbrook recorded his 41st triple-double of the season on Tuesday night to match Oscar Robertson's 55-year-old National Basketball Association record. "He didn't have to score 40 tonight to help them win", he said . Reserve center Enes Kanter led the Thunder with 17 points. Jazz 106, Blazers 87: Gordon Hayward scored 30 points and Rudy Gobert added 20 points and 11 rebounds for Utah. (more...)
Bayern's injured defender Hummels to miss Real Madrid match
- April 10, 2017
Pepe was forced to miss the rest of the derby during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid due to two fractured ribs, says Real Madrid . Hummels sustained a distortion of the right upper ankle and also an injury of the capsule apparatus, the club said in a statement on Sunday. (more...)
- April 10, 2017
Pepe was forced to miss the rest of the derby during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid due to two fractured ribs, says Real Madrid . Hummels sustained a distortion of the right upper ankle and also an injury of the capsule apparatus, the club said in a statement on Sunday. (more...)
Conte wants Chelsea to control emotions against Man Utd
- April 10, 2017
Chelsea keep their seven-point gap atop the Premier League, but does Janusz Michallik think Tottenham can catch them? Within three minutes, the visitors were 2-0 up, courtesy of a fabulous goal from Eden Hazard, which the Belgian gliding past Artur Boruc before slotting home. (more...)
- April 10, 2017
Chelsea keep their seven-point gap atop the Premier League, but does Janusz Michallik think Tottenham can catch them? Within three minutes, the visitors were 2-0 up, courtesy of a fabulous goal from Eden Hazard, which the Belgian gliding past Artur Boruc before slotting home. (more...)
Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic says he feels like Benjamin Button
- April 10, 2017
Benjamin Button, a fictional character created by celebrated American writer F Scott Fitzgerald, was born with the physical characteristics of an elderly man and died as an infant boy. "I'm not anxious, I just play my game, enjoy it, and it seems like the older I get the more intelligent I get". As Mourinho pointed out, "it's the only competition we can win now", but it's not simply about getting a trophy. (more...)
- April 10, 2017
Benjamin Button, a fictional character created by celebrated American writer F Scott Fitzgerald, was born with the physical characteristics of an elderly man and died as an infant boy. "I'm not anxious, I just play my game, enjoy it, and it seems like the older I get the more intelligent I get". As Mourinho pointed out, "it's the only competition we can win now", but it's not simply about getting a trophy. (more...)
Rose, Garcia tied for lead at Masters
- April 10, 2017
Rose rolled his chip down to 5 feet and missed the birdie putt. One day after the first four-way tie at the halfway mark in a Masters since 1973, there's still hardly any breathing room at the top. Garcia birdied the 14th to get within one. Something sure helped Garcia on the par-5 13th. The patrons chanted "Kooch!" as the popular golfer walked toward the green. (more...)
- April 10, 2017
Rose rolled his chip down to 5 feet and missed the birdie putt. One day after the first four-way tie at the halfway mark in a Masters since 1973, there's still hardly any breathing room at the top. Garcia birdied the 14th to get within one. Something sure helped Garcia on the par-5 13th. The patrons chanted "Kooch!" as the popular golfer walked toward the green. (more...)
UFC fighter miraculously loses 1.2 pounds in matter of minutes
- April 10, 2017
In an odd undertone to the card, the strawweight fight between Cynthia Calvillo and Pearl Gonzalez was reportedly nearly scrubbed due to an obscure New York State Athletic Commission rule barring women with breast implants from fighting. How Cormier was able to drop more than a pound in just a few minutes led to some speculation that he was able to manipulate the scale. He gripped the towel in front of him and shifted his weight slightly in an effort to get rid of that extra pound. (more...)
- April 10, 2017
In an odd undertone to the card, the strawweight fight between Cynthia Calvillo and Pearl Gonzalez was reportedly nearly scrubbed due to an obscure New York State Athletic Commission rule barring women with breast implants from fighting. How Cormier was able to drop more than a pound in just a few minutes led to some speculation that he was able to manipulate the scale. He gripped the towel in front of him and shifted his weight slightly in an effort to get rid of that extra pound. (more...)
McDavid hits 100 points as Oilers set for Sharks
- April 10, 2017
Cam Talbot also got a rest in net. Shortly after Anton Slepyshev's goal was disallowed upon review for an offside call with six minutes left in the second, the Oilers made up for it when McDavid extended his point streak to 14 games by setting up Caggiula on a rush to make it 3-1. (more...)
- April 10, 2017
Cam Talbot also got a rest in net. Shortly after Anton Slepyshev's goal was disallowed upon review for an offside call with six minutes left in the second, the Oilers made up for it when McDavid extended his point streak to 14 games by setting up Caggiula on a rush to make it 3-1. (more...)
American big guns Spieth, Fowler fail to fire
- April 10, 2017
Masters. The Spaniard's victory came almost 18 years after a runner-up finish to Tiger Woods at the PGA Championship and 22 top-10 finishes in major tournaments without winning. And while Garcia possessed the talent to put himself in the mix at golf's premier events - as his 22 top-10 finishes coming into this week attests - his mental toughness was questioned. (more...)
- April 10, 2017
Masters. The Spaniard's victory came almost 18 years after a runner-up finish to Tiger Woods at the PGA Championship and 22 top-10 finishes in major tournaments without winning. And while Garcia possessed the talent to put himself in the mix at golf's premier events - as his 22 top-10 finishes coming into this week attests - his mental toughness was questioned. (more...)
Antonio Conte: 'Chelsea thriving under pressure from rivals'
- April 10, 2017
You have teams you know before the game you can score. Bournemouth are the visitors to White Hart Lane next weekend while Chelsea take on Manchester United at Old Trafford, but Alonso dismissed the suggestion that a third meeting of the season with Jose Mourinho's men carries any greater significance in the title race. (more...)
- April 10, 2017
You have teams you know before the game you can score. Bournemouth are the visitors to White Hart Lane next weekend while Chelsea take on Manchester United at Old Trafford, but Alonso dismissed the suggestion that a third meeting of the season with Jose Mourinho's men carries any greater significance in the title race. (more...)
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