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New York Rangers: Plenty being said about Blueshirts' big Game 4 win
- April 24, 2017
Halfway through the game the Jackets were up 3-0, but by the end of the second period they were holding on to a 3-2 lead and it felt like this game might have the same fate as the others. Alex Radulov set the play in motion when he separated Brady Skjei from the puck at the blue line and passed ahead to Mitchell, who had a 2-on-1 break with Weber. (more...)
- April 24, 2017
Halfway through the game the Jackets were up 3-0, but by the end of the second period they were holding on to a 3-2 lead and it felt like this game might have the same fate as the others. Alex Radulov set the play in motion when he separated Brady Skjei from the puck at the blue line and passed ahead to Mitchell, who had a 2-on-1 break with Weber. (more...)
Westbrook clinches triple-double in first half vs. Rockets
- April 24, 2017
The fourth quarter featured Houston hacking Andre Roberson intentionally, Russell Westbrook appearing to draw 3-point shooting fouls at key moments and a dominant performance from Rockets backup center Nene. But the Thunder lost track of Nene on the other end, and he converted a three-point play. Gerald Green made four 3-pointers on his way to 18 points, helping the top-seeded Celtics return the favor in Chicago after dropping the first two games at home. (more...)
- April 24, 2017
The fourth quarter featured Houston hacking Andre Roberson intentionally, Russell Westbrook appearing to draw 3-point shooting fouls at key moments and a dominant performance from Rockets backup center Nene. But the Thunder lost track of Nene on the other end, and he converted a three-point play. Gerald Green made four 3-pointers on his way to 18 points, helping the top-seeded Celtics return the favor in Chicago after dropping the first two games at home. (more...)
Good chance Thornton plays Game 3
- April 24, 2017
The Sharks seemed to frustrate Connor McDavid , who's now suffering from an extremely rare two-game pointless streak. The Oilers bounced back from an overtime loss in their first playoff game in 11 years to post consecutive shutouts and take a 2-1 series lead over the defending Western Conference champions. (more...)
- April 24, 2017
The Sharks seemed to frustrate Connor McDavid , who's now suffering from an extremely rare two-game pointless streak. The Oilers bounced back from an overtime loss in their first playoff game in 11 years to post consecutive shutouts and take a 2-1 series lead over the defending Western Conference champions. (more...)
Martial 'a new player' as Mourinho hails Burnley performance
- April 24, 2017
Meanwhile, United defender Marcos Rojo also suffered a cruciate knee injury in the same game, and is also likely to miss the remainder of the season. The Irish Independent claimed before United announced the news that the former Sweden global was dealing with a possible career-ending injury. (more...)
- April 24, 2017
Meanwhile, United defender Marcos Rojo also suffered a cruciate knee injury in the same game, and is also likely to miss the remainder of the season. The Irish Independent claimed before United announced the news that the former Sweden global was dealing with a possible career-ending injury. (more...)
Rudy Gobert returns to Jazz, Gordon Hayward exits early with food poisoning
- April 24, 2017
Searching for new adventures, his instinct led him to Utah, where the Jazz had a crying need for a stable veteran who could help as they advanced to the next stage, as a playoff team. "Yes, it's a must-win situation for us", Hill told the media of Game 4. Snyder said Hayward was on his back before the game and received IV fluids. A player who's that talented ... (more...)
- April 24, 2017
Searching for new adventures, his instinct led him to Utah, where the Jazz had a crying need for a stable veteran who could help as they advanced to the next stage, as a playoff team. "Yes, it's a must-win situation for us", Hill told the media of Game 4. Snyder said Hayward was on his back before the game and received IV fluids. A player who's that talented ... (more...)
Zach Werenski is the face of NHL playoff hockey
- April 24, 2017
Guentzel, a Hill-Murray graduate, finished the regular season with 16 goals and 17 assists in 40 games, sticking for good at the National Hockey League level after being called up from the minors in mid-January. But they could not manage to hold the lead, allowing the Penguins to go up 4-3 in the third. "When they get closer, we end up with a shift and score a goal". (more...)
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- April 24, 2017
Guentzel, a Hill-Murray graduate, finished the regular season with 16 goals and 17 assists in 40 games, sticking for good at the National Hockey League level after being called up from the minors in mid-January. But they could not manage to hold the lead, allowing the Penguins to go up 4-3 in the third. "When they get closer, we end up with a shift and score a goal". (more...)
Ronny happy to hit 100-goal milestone
- April 24, 2017
The first-leg turned after the break as Ronaldo equalised, then Real dominated Bayern with the numerical advantage and peppered the Bayern goal. Madrid extended their lead over Barcelona at the top of La Liga to three points last weekend, with a game in hand still left to play. (more...)
- April 24, 2017
The first-leg turned after the break as Ronaldo equalised, then Real dominated Bayern with the numerical advantage and peppered the Bayern goal. Madrid extended their lead over Barcelona at the top of La Liga to three points last weekend, with a game in hand still left to play. (more...)
Manchester United to pay Monaco £8.3million for this player
- April 24, 2017
Its no news I got injured so I will be out of fotball for a while", Ibrahimovic said. "It is a big blow but we are really sad for them, not for us as a team, because they are much more important than us", he said . "We have to respect that but they are important injuries". I would do a last push. "If I was Smalling or Jones, I would play Thursday". The result moves Mourinho's Reds within a point of fourth-placed City ahead of Thursday's mouth-watering derby clash at the Etihad ... (more...)
- April 24, 2017
Its no news I got injured so I will be out of fotball for a while", Ibrahimovic said. "It is a big blow but we are really sad for them, not for us as a team, because they are much more important than us", he said . "We have to respect that but they are important injuries". I would do a last push. "If I was Smalling or Jones, I would play Thursday". The result moves Mourinho's Reds within a point of fourth-placed City ahead of Thursday's mouth-watering derby clash at the Etihad ... (more...)
New York Rangers Look to Even the Score Against Montreal
- April 24, 2017
Rick Nash's tie-breaking goal early in the second period was the game-winner while Jesper Fast also scored for NY. But the Rangers continued to be the better team, improving as the game wore on and, after Nash gave them a 2-1 lead at 4:28 of the second period by getting to the crease for a backhand after defenseman Jeff Petry turned the puck over in his zone, they pressed harder rather than retreating into a defensive shell. (more...)
- April 24, 2017
Rick Nash's tie-breaking goal early in the second period was the game-winner while Jesper Fast also scored for NY. But the Rangers continued to be the better team, improving as the game wore on and, after Nash gave them a 2-1 lead at 4:28 of the second period by getting to the crease for a backhand after defenseman Jeff Petry turned the puck over in his zone, they pressed harder rather than retreating into a defensive shell. (more...)
Barcelona fans, players, coach stay positive after CL exit
- April 24, 2017
Alves, who joined Barcelona in 2008 and played alongside Neymar for his final three seasons at Camp Nou, has since detailed the exchange. The Bianconeri beat the Catalans 3-0 on aggregate after a 0-0 draw in the second leg of their quarter-final tie on Wednesday. (more...)
- April 24, 2017
Alves, who joined Barcelona in 2008 and played alongside Neymar for his final three seasons at Camp Nou, has since detailed the exchange. The Bianconeri beat the Catalans 3-0 on aggregate after a 0-0 draw in the second leg of their quarter-final tie on Wednesday. (more...)
Gonzalez, Nationals beat Mets 3-1 for 6th straight win
- April 24, 2017
On a foggy night, Familia again had trouble finding the strike zone. Cubs 12, Reds 8: Willson Contreras hit his first career grand slam, and Anthony Rizzo and Jason Heyward each added a three-run shot, powering Chicago past Cincinnati. Gonzalez (2-0) and Blake Treinen combined to throw a flawless seventh, Enny Romero retired all five batters he faced and Koda Glover earned his first career save by getting pinch-hitter Travis d'Arnaud to fly out to left. (more...)
- April 24, 2017
On a foggy night, Familia again had trouble finding the strike zone. Cubs 12, Reds 8: Willson Contreras hit his first career grand slam, and Anthony Rizzo and Jason Heyward each added a three-run shot, powering Chicago past Cincinnati. Gonzalez (2-0) and Blake Treinen combined to throw a flawless seventh, Enny Romero retired all five batters he faced and Koda Glover earned his first career save by getting pinch-hitter Travis d'Arnaud to fly out to left. (more...)
Thomas scores 33, Celtics beat Bulls 104-95 to tie series
- April 24, 2017
I can't do it without those guys. "That's what helped the second unit", said Bradley, who spent significant time on the floor in Game 3 with the reserves. The last time carrying the ball was considered a real violation in the National Basketball Association was, when, 1965? "But when you're allowed to discontinue your dribble on every possession, he's impossible to guard", Hoiberg added. (more...)
- April 24, 2017
I can't do it without those guys. "That's what helped the second unit", said Bradley, who spent significant time on the floor in Game 3 with the reserves. The last time carrying the ball was considered a real violation in the National Basketball Association was, when, 1965? "But when you're allowed to discontinue your dribble on every possession, he's impossible to guard", Hoiberg added. (more...)
Ferrari's strategy for Kimi Raikkonen in China 'didn't make any sense'
- April 24, 2017
Vettel recovered from a poor start from row one and, after being stuck behind Ferrari teammate Kimi Raikkonen early on, began to show the pace that swept him to victory in Melbourne two weeks ago. "I'm glad we now have our first race win under the new rules". I was probably expecting to be able to get at them easier than it was. That gave Hamilton the ability to retain the lead and hold off the pack for the remainder of the race. (more...)
- April 24, 2017
Vettel recovered from a poor start from row one and, after being stuck behind Ferrari teammate Kimi Raikkonen early on, began to show the pace that swept him to victory in Melbourne two weeks ago. "I'm glad we now have our first race win under the new rules". I was probably expecting to be able to get at them easier than it was. That gave Hamilton the ability to retain the lead and hold off the pack for the remainder of the race. (more...)
Isaiah Thomas expected to play Game 2, then return home to family
- April 24, 2017
The Bulls didn't trail in the second half, using a 10-0 scoring run - which included eight points from Wade - to build a 19-point lead in the fourth quarter on the way to the convincing win. The Boston Celtics fell to the Chicago Bulls in a loss that left Celtics fans angry enough to curse and spit. "I feel like in the second half, the ball stopped moving". (more...)
- April 24, 2017
The Bulls didn't trail in the second half, using a 10-0 scoring run - which included eight points from Wade - to build a 19-point lead in the fourth quarter on the way to the convincing win. The Boston Celtics fell to the Chicago Bulls in a loss that left Celtics fans angry enough to curse and spit. "I feel like in the second half, the ball stopped moving". (more...)
Younis Khan makes history, becomes first Pakistani to join 10000 runs club
- April 24, 2017
After sharing in a third-wicket partnership of 131 with Babar Azam, he was caught at cover off paceman Shannon Gabriel for 58. Playing his first Test in the Caribbean after missing the 2011 tour due to the death of his brother, the former captain eventually started to creep towards his 10,000th run, triggering the celebrations when he swept a delivery from off-spinner Roston Chase in the first over after tea to the backward square-leg boundary to become just the 13th player overall - and the ... (more...)
- April 24, 2017
After sharing in a third-wicket partnership of 131 with Babar Azam, he was caught at cover off paceman Shannon Gabriel for 58. Playing his first Test in the Caribbean after missing the 2011 tour due to the death of his brother, the former captain eventually started to creep towards his 10,000th run, triggering the celebrations when he swept a delivery from off-spinner Roston Chase in the first over after tea to the backward square-leg boundary to become just the 13th player overall - and the ... (more...)
Cavaliers seem determined to keep games interesting, like it or not
- April 24, 2017
We wanted to get him the shot. The series moves to IN for Game 3 , which will be played Thursday at 7 p.m. ET. "My leg ain't broke". TYRONN LUE, Cleveland Cavaliers coach, bemoaning his team's habit of continuing to concede points in the fourth quarters of games. (more...)
- April 24, 2017
We wanted to get him the shot. The series moves to IN for Game 3 , which will be played Thursday at 7 p.m. ET. "My leg ain't broke". TYRONN LUE, Cleveland Cavaliers coach, bemoaning his team's habit of continuing to concede points in the fourth quarters of games. (more...)
Sanchez victor sends Arsenal into FA Cup final
- April 24, 2017
Manchester City's Sergio Aguero celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the English FA Cup semifinal soccer match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Wembley stadium in London , Sunday, April 23, 2017 . Chilean Sanchez then grabbed the victor by stabbing the ball past City keeper Claudio Bravo to send fans and teammates alike into delirium to keep alive Arsenal's hopes of finishing a frustrating season with a trophy. (more...)
- April 24, 2017
Manchester City's Sergio Aguero celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the English FA Cup semifinal soccer match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Wembley stadium in London , Sunday, April 23, 2017 . Chilean Sanchez then grabbed the victor by stabbing the ball past City keeper Claudio Bravo to send fans and teammates alike into delirium to keep alive Arsenal's hopes of finishing a frustrating season with a trophy. (more...)
Johnson scores 28, Jazz beat Clippers 105-98 to even series
- April 24, 2017
Hayward benefitted from consistent and effective screens from his teammates, which helped him get away from Luc Mbah a Moute, who had stifled him in the first two games of the series. Game 4 will be Sunday night in Utah. "There's no cushioning it", Rivers said. In last year's playoffs, he aggravated a left quadriceps injury in Game 4 of the Clippers' first-round series against the Portland Trail Blazers and did not return for the remainder of the series. (more...)
- April 24, 2017
Hayward benefitted from consistent and effective screens from his teammates, which helped him get away from Luc Mbah a Moute, who had stifled him in the first two games of the series. Game 4 will be Sunday night in Utah. "There's no cushioning it", Rivers said. In last year's playoffs, he aggravated a left quadriceps injury in Game 4 of the Clippers' first-round series against the Portland Trail Blazers and did not return for the remainder of the series. (more...)
Anthony Johnson says goodbye to 'Rumble' following his retirement
- April 24, 2017
UFC light heavyweight Anthony Johnson is exploring legal options to address the controversy of last week's UFC 210 weigh-in, according to his manager. "It is what it is", he said. "When you get your s-- together and are ready to fight, I've been waiting for two years". A calm and composed Cormier once again weathered the offensive storm of "Rumble" as Johnson started the fight with powerful kicks and shots while pressuring Cormier into the cage, then curiously clinching, which allowed ... (more...)
- April 24, 2017
UFC light heavyweight Anthony Johnson is exploring legal options to address the controversy of last week's UFC 210 weigh-in, according to his manager. "It is what it is", he said. "When you get your s-- together and are ready to fight, I've been waiting for two years". A calm and composed Cormier once again weathered the offensive storm of "Rumble" as Johnson started the fight with powerful kicks and shots while pressuring Cormier into the cage, then curiously clinching, which allowed ... (more...)
Bucks overwhelm Raptors 104-77, take 2-1 series lead
- April 24, 2017
Looking ahead, the Raptors are back in control of home-court advantage with the win. The series shifts back to the Air Canada Centre in Toronto for Game 5 on Monday night. "Anybody who knows me knows I'm never too high and I'm never too low, no matter how bad things or no matter how great things get", DeRozan said. "It sounds like a yearly song we sing", Raptors Coach Dwane Casey said, "but we're going to go as (Lowry) and DeMar goes..." Antetokounmpo picked up his fourth just 90 seconds ... (more...)
- April 24, 2017
Looking ahead, the Raptors are back in control of home-court advantage with the win. The series shifts back to the Air Canada Centre in Toronto for Game 5 on Monday night. "Anybody who knows me knows I'm never too high and I'm never too low, no matter how bad things or no matter how great things get", DeRozan said. "It sounds like a yearly song we sing", Raptors Coach Dwane Casey said, "but we're going to go as (Lowry) and DeMar goes..." Antetokounmpo picked up his fourth just 90 seconds ... (more...)
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