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Zuccarello leads Rangers in East semifinals against Senators
- May 03, 2017
It's Sidney vs. Ovi; Fleury vs. Holtby; Malkin vs. Kuznetsov. Attempting to avoid all cliché this is where most likely the series is going to be won and lost. The bounces will come in time , especially with Mats Zuccarello heating up on the other wing. The Bruins did not get off a shot in the extra period the fourth overtime game of the series and the 17th of the National Hockey League playoffs, tying the record for an opening round. (more...)
- May 03, 2017
It's Sidney vs. Ovi; Fleury vs. Holtby; Malkin vs. Kuznetsov. Attempting to avoid all cliché this is where most likely the series is going to be won and lost. The bounces will come in time , especially with Mats Zuccarello heating up on the other wing. The Bruins did not get off a shot in the extra period the fourth overtime game of the series and the 17th of the National Hockey League playoffs, tying the record for an opening round. (more...)
Real Madrid out to make most of home leg against Atletico
- May 03, 2017
The mid-week matches resulted in Real Madrid crushing Deportivo in an impressive 2-6 away display. It endured heart-breaking losses in the 2014 and 2016 finals, and also was eliminated by the crosstown opponent in the 2015 quarterfinals. (more...)
- May 03, 2017
The mid-week matches resulted in Real Madrid crushing Deportivo in an impressive 2-6 away display. It endured heart-breaking losses in the 2014 and 2016 finals, and also was eliminated by the crosstown opponent in the 2015 quarterfinals. (more...)
Tyson Fury: 'I could beat Anthony Joshua with one arm'
- May 03, 2017
Saturday's dramatic win over Klitschko took Joshua to 19-0, all by knockout, and afterwards he called out Fury (25-0). Hearn has insisted that it's now time for Joshua to start making a name for himself in the lucrative United States market and, judging by their interest in the bout, it's a market that's ready to throw its backing behind the London 2012 gold medallist. (more...)
- May 03, 2017
Saturday's dramatic win over Klitschko took Joshua to 19-0, all by knockout, and afterwards he called out Fury (25-0). Hearn has insisted that it's now time for Joshua to start making a name for himself in the lucrative United States market and, judging by their interest in the bout, it's a market that's ready to throw its backing behind the London 2012 gold medallist. (more...)
Tottenham targeting West Ham win to pile pressure on Chelsea
- May 03, 2017
While West Ham can seek revenge for the reverse fixture back in November, when Harry Kane snatched two late goals at White Hart Lane, to secure a win the final minutes of the game to make it 3-2. Next up for Spurs is a trip to face West Ham on Friday, as they aim to pile the pressure on league leaders Chelsea, who are four points clear at the top with four matches of the league season remaining. (more...)
- May 03, 2017
While West Ham can seek revenge for the reverse fixture back in November, when Harry Kane snatched two late goals at White Hart Lane, to secure a win the final minutes of the game to make it 3-2. Next up for Spurs is a trip to face West Ham on Friday, as they aim to pile the pressure on league leaders Chelsea, who are four points clear at the top with four matches of the league season remaining. (more...)
Mourinho: Ibrahimovic's Career Not Over
- May 03, 2017
The United chief said: "The future is a big surgery, a long period of recovery". "David Silva is a real doubt - I don't know if he will be ready to play", he said . In a triple blow, Mourinho also revealed that Phil Jones and Chris Smalling are still out through injury leaving him with limited options in defence. (more...)
- May 03, 2017
The United chief said: "The future is a big surgery, a long period of recovery". "David Silva is a real doubt - I don't know if he will be ready to play", he said . In a triple blow, Mourinho also revealed that Phil Jones and Chris Smalling are still out through injury leaving him with limited options in defence. (more...)
Senators finish off Bruins behind MacArthur's OT goal,
- May 03, 2017
He missed the final five games of the regular season while recovering from the injury before returning to the ice for Game 1 of the playoffs against Boston. "We didn't work all year just to sit back and hope things turn out our way", Boucher said. "We know we're looked at to score goals and produce", Brad Marchand said. (more...)
- May 03, 2017
He missed the final five games of the regular season while recovering from the injury before returning to the ice for Game 1 of the playoffs against Boston. "We didn't work all year just to sit back and hope things turn out our way", Boucher said. "We know we're looked at to score goals and produce", Brad Marchand said. (more...)
Back in goal for Game 2
- May 03, 2017
In the opener, NY fell, 2-1; this past Saturday, the Rangers blew a two-goal lead with three and a half minutes remaining, losing 6-5 in double overtime. "When things get negative and you're not playing well, it's a snowball effect". Derick Brassard, who spent four years with the Rangers before being traded to the Senators last summer, knows his former teammates will come out with increased intensity from the start in front of their home crowd. (more...)
- May 03, 2017
In the opener, NY fell, 2-1; this past Saturday, the Rangers blew a two-goal lead with three and a half minutes remaining, losing 6-5 in double overtime. "When things get negative and you're not playing well, it's a snowball effect". Derick Brassard, who spent four years with the Rangers before being traded to the Senators last summer, knows his former teammates will come out with increased intensity from the start in front of their home crowd. (more...)
Senators' Jean-Gabriel Pageau's fourth goal is overtime victor
- May 03, 2017
However, Chris Kreider - who made his Rangers debut during the 2012 first-round series against the Senators and also had been quiet in the playoffs - put his team ahead at 10 minutes 39 seconds off assists from Mika Zibanejad and Ryan McDonagh. (more...)
- May 03, 2017
However, Chris Kreider - who made his Rangers debut during the 2012 first-round series against the Senators and also had been quiet in the playoffs - put his team ahead at 10 minutes 39 seconds off assists from Mika Zibanejad and Ryan McDonagh. (more...)
Titans sit out 2nd round, then trade up for wide receiver
- May 03, 2017
Wide receiver has always been an Achilles' heel for the Titans, who went through numerous players from the first three rounds trying to find a true No. "There are a lot of corners in this draft who are going to go in the first round, and there are plenty of safeties, too", Kiper said. "I think I like him the best of this group". (more...)
- May 03, 2017
Wide receiver has always been an Achilles' heel for the Titans, who went through numerous players from the first three rounds trying to find a true No. "There are a lot of corners in this draft who are going to go in the first round, and there are plenty of safeties, too", Kiper said. "I think I like him the best of this group". (more...)
Emre Can ranks Watford bicycle kick stunner as his best
- May 03, 2017
Another really strong side. - James Milner made his 450th Premier League appearance in this game, the 22nd player to do so. With Jurgen Klopp's side sitting in third, it could prove to be a valuable goal as they push for Champions League football - but was it the goal of the season? Fond memories of December 2015 and one of the Hornets' biggest wins in recent memory will spring straight to mind here. (more...)
- May 03, 2017
Another really strong side. - James Milner made his 450th Premier League appearance in this game, the 22nd player to do so. With Jurgen Klopp's side sitting in third, it could prove to be a valuable goal as they push for Champions League football - but was it the goal of the season? Fond memories of December 2015 and one of the Hornets' biggest wins in recent memory will spring straight to mind here. (more...)
The Leicester City fairytale is dead
- May 03, 2017
A Saul Niguez first-half header left the English Premier League champions needing to score three times to go through, and although Jamie Vardy pulled a goal back in the second half and Leicester bombarded the away goal, Atletico held on. They're very disappointed but they can be proud of what they've achieved. He said: "we've enjoyed it but now it's back to the grind of getting on with the Premier League". (more...)
- May 03, 2017
A Saul Niguez first-half header left the English Premier League champions needing to score three times to go through, and although Jamie Vardy pulled a goal back in the second half and Leicester bombarded the away goal, Atletico held on. They're very disappointed but they can be proud of what they've achieved. He said: "we've enjoyed it but now it's back to the grind of getting on with the Premier League". (more...)
West Ham game crucial for Tottenham's title push, says Pochettino
- May 03, 2017
Next weekend's match-up is another huge fixture on the football calendar as Arsenal host Manchester United. We had some open goals in the first half which we should have put away and even when we went 2-0 up it looked more like we were going to get a third than they would score and get back into the game. (more...)
- May 03, 2017
Next weekend's match-up is another huge fixture on the football calendar as Arsenal host Manchester United. We had some open goals in the first half which we should have put away and even when we went 2-0 up it looked more like we were going to get a third than they would score and get back into the game. (more...)
Game 2 hero Pageau keeping focus on Senators-Rangers Game 3
- May 03, 2017
Winger Jesper Fast picked up a puck that had been fumbled by Ottawa's Mark Stone and threaded a ideal pass allowing Michael Grabner to beat Ottawa goaltender Craig Anderson for his third goal of the playoffs. Stone could not keep a puck in opponent territory and Grabner completed a two-on-one with Jesper Fast to give the 1-0 lead to his troop. Pageau tied it with 6:01 left in the first, his second of the playoffs. (more...)
- May 03, 2017
Winger Jesper Fast picked up a puck that had been fumbled by Ottawa's Mark Stone and threaded a ideal pass allowing Michael Grabner to beat Ottawa goaltender Craig Anderson for his third goal of the playoffs. Stone could not keep a puck in opponent territory and Grabner completed a two-on-one with Jesper Fast to give the 1-0 lead to his troop. Pageau tied it with 6:01 left in the first, his second of the playoffs. (more...)
Larsson leads Oilers past Ducks 5-3 in wild series opener
- May 03, 2017
But despite being two games away from a return visit, with Game 3 on Sunday in Edmonton, the Oilers understand the slim margin they have navigated in being up two games instead of down by two. So by no means is it impossible. "The task doesn't get any easier going home", Talbot said. As for the Oilers, they were talking like they'd lost Game 2 - they know they need to be a lot better. (more...)
- May 03, 2017
But despite being two games away from a return visit, with Game 3 on Sunday in Edmonton, the Oilers understand the slim margin they have navigated in being up two games instead of down by two. So by no means is it impossible. "The task doesn't get any easier going home", Talbot said. As for the Oilers, they were talking like they'd lost Game 2 - they know they need to be a lot better. (more...)
Boston Celtics: Taking game one was important
- May 03, 2017
Jae Crowder woke up from a monthlong nap and went off for 11 points in the quarter, including three 3s. You don't want anybody to get hurt. A player needs to hit the trifecta by adding big-time statistical production and wins. The Celtics in the first round set a new National Basketball Association playoff series record with 76 three pointers. Part of it is also the fact that he's not flashy or loud in what he does. (more...)
- May 03, 2017
Jae Crowder woke up from a monthlong nap and went off for 11 points in the quarter, including three 3s. You don't want anybody to get hurt. A player needs to hit the trifecta by adding big-time statistical production and wins. The Celtics in the first round set a new National Basketball Association playoff series record with 76 three pointers. Part of it is also the fact that he's not flashy or loud in what he does. (more...)
Cameron Smith left speechless after first PGA Tour win
- May 03, 2017
Though their triumph is official for tour records, no world ranking points were awarded and neither was a Masters invitation, normally one of the perks of victory on the PGA Tour. Blixt, Kisner and Brown were already eligible for The Players, which begins May 11 at the Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass. With storms forecast for Sunday, organisers said they would tee off early in a bid to get the tournament completed, before weather conditions take a turn for the worse. (more...)
- May 03, 2017
Though their triumph is official for tour records, no world ranking points were awarded and neither was a Masters invitation, normally one of the perks of victory on the PGA Tour. Blixt, Kisner and Brown were already eligible for The Players, which begins May 11 at the Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass. With storms forecast for Sunday, organisers said they would tee off early in a bid to get the tournament completed, before weather conditions take a turn for the worse. (more...)
Simeone: We have to control Real
- May 03, 2017
According to Cadena Ser , Atletico Madrid and Real have begun a battle in the transfer market as the Merengues have set sights on the Colchoneros loanee star Theo Hernandez . Ronaldo rifled an unstoppable shot into the top corner in the 73rd minute and claimed the matchball four minutes from time , meaning a grim catalogue of misery in this European fixture continued for Diego Simeone's side. (more...)
- May 03, 2017
According to Cadena Ser , Atletico Madrid and Real have begun a battle in the transfer market as the Merengues have set sights on the Colchoneros loanee star Theo Hernandez . Ronaldo rifled an unstoppable shot into the top corner in the 73rd minute and claimed the matchball four minutes from time , meaning a grim catalogue of misery in this European fixture continued for Diego Simeone's side. (more...)
Shattenkirk nets OT winner for Caps; Crosby exits
- May 03, 2017
I wasn't extending trying to hit him in the head. "I'd rather not share my opinion on (the hit)". Niskanen received a major and game misconduct penalty for the hit on Crosby. As for Niskanen, he said the hit wasn't intentional and he would talk to the National Hockey League if he received a call. As he is doing that, he's getting lower and lower. (more...)
- May 03, 2017
I wasn't extending trying to hit him in the head. "I'd rather not share my opinion on (the hit)". Niskanen received a major and game misconduct penalty for the hit on Crosby. As for Niskanen, he said the hit wasn't intentional and he would talk to the National Hockey League if he received a call. As he is doing that, he's getting lower and lower. (more...)
Jardim: 'Monaco will go for it against Dortmund'
- May 03, 2017
Monaco boss Leonardo Jardim insists he is unconcerned by potential opponents after his side became the first French team to reach the Champions League semi-finals since Lyon in 2009-10 by clinically dispatching Borussia Dortmund . "It's an incredible season for us, indeed". Eight days ago we were ready to reach the semifinals, but everything changed in the most traumatic manner. (more...)
- May 03, 2017
Monaco boss Leonardo Jardim insists he is unconcerned by potential opponents after his side became the first French team to reach the Champions League semi-finals since Lyon in 2009-10 by clinically dispatching Borussia Dortmund . "It's an incredible season for us, indeed". Eight days ago we were ready to reach the semifinals, but everything changed in the most traumatic manner. (more...)
BCCI loses both revenue, governance vote at ICC meet
- May 03, 2017
This included restructuring their financial support system which will see the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), who are thought to have wanted $570 million (£442 million/€523 million) of the global governing body's revenue, receive $293 million (£227 million/€269 million). (more...)
- May 03, 2017
This included restructuring their financial support system which will see the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), who are thought to have wanted $570 million (£442 million/€523 million) of the global governing body's revenue, receive $293 million (£227 million/€269 million). (more...)
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