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Wizards prevail in dicey Game 3
- May 06, 2017
Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) dives after a ball stollen by Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) during the first half in Game 3 of a second-round NBA playoff series basketball game, Thursday, May 4, 2017, in Washington . The Wizards led by 14 and 13 points after the first quarters of Games 1 and 2, respectively, but ultimately couldn't hang on. "Wittman was saying some stuff I didn't like", Crowder said at the time. (more...)
- May 06, 2017
Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) dives after a ball stollen by Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) during the first half in Game 3 of a second-round NBA playoff series basketball game, Thursday, May 4, 2017, in Washington . The Wizards led by 14 and 13 points after the first quarters of Games 1 and 2, respectively, but ultimately couldn't hang on. "Wittman was saying some stuff I didn't like", Crowder said at the time. (more...)
Liverpool and Chelsea in Bertrand chase
- May 06, 2017
He has gone onto develop into one of the best left-backs in the league. Bertrand is a solid all-rounder, having the defensive stability and also assaulting sensibility that Liverpool call for, while he is four years Milner's junior, with plenty left in the tank. (more...)
- May 06, 2017
He has gone onto develop into one of the best left-backs in the league. Bertrand is a solid all-rounder, having the defensive stability and also assaulting sensibility that Liverpool call for, while he is four years Milner's junior, with plenty left in the tank. (more...)
UK Conservatives' power base bolstered in local elections
- May 06, 2017
Elections were also held for eight regional mayoral posts in England, six of them newly created. A Conservative Party spokeswoman said they had candidates in every constituency - a record number - and that they had all been campaigning hard in the lead-up to the election. (more...)
- May 06, 2017
Elections were also held for eight regional mayoral posts in England, six of them newly created. A Conservative Party spokeswoman said they had candidates in every constituency - a record number - and that they had all been campaigning hard in the lead-up to the election. (more...)
The Pittsburgh Penguins are the Washington Capitals' kryptonite
- May 06, 2017
Game 3 is Monday at PPG Paints Arena (7:30 p.m. ET; NBCSN, CBC, TVA Sports). Presidents' Trophy winners once again in the regular season, the Capitals once again face an uphill climb if they are to advance beyond the rival Penguins and the second round of the playoffs. (more...)
- May 06, 2017
Game 3 is Monday at PPG Paints Arena (7:30 p.m. ET; NBCSN, CBC, TVA Sports). Presidents' Trophy winners once again in the regular season, the Capitals once again face an uphill climb if they are to advance beyond the rival Penguins and the second round of the playoffs. (more...)
Joshua hopes to fight Fury in 2018
- May 06, 2017
Heavyweight boxing promoter, Eddie Hearn, has said that a fight between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury, is not feasible in the immediate future. Although Joshua now has three clear options on the table in the form of Deontay Wilder, Wladimir Klitschko and Tyson Fury, it seems that the fight which fans most want to see would be between Joshua and the self-proclaimed "Gypsy King". (more...)
- May 06, 2017
Heavyweight boxing promoter, Eddie Hearn, has said that a fight between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury, is not feasible in the immediate future. Although Joshua now has three clear options on the table in the form of Deontay Wilder, Wladimir Klitschko and Tyson Fury, it seems that the fight which fans most want to see would be between Joshua and the self-proclaimed "Gypsy King". (more...)
Bucks try to take back advantage against Raptors
- May 06, 2017
But that's all the sublimely talented Antetokounmpo supplied his Milwaukee Bucks in the second half of Game 4 of their playoff series with the Toronto Raptors on Saturday afternoon. The first seven or eight times he said it we nodded agreeably all the while thinking he was just being complimentary towards his opponent. "That's what we did in Game 2 and that's what we've got to get back to". (more...)
- May 06, 2017
But that's all the sublimely talented Antetokounmpo supplied his Milwaukee Bucks in the second half of Game 4 of their playoff series with the Toronto Raptors on Saturday afternoon. The first seven or eight times he said it we nodded agreeably all the while thinking he was just being complimentary towards his opponent. "That's what we did in Game 2 and that's what we've got to get back to". (more...)
Dick Vitale Continues To Go In On LaVar Ball On Twitter
- May 06, 2017
As soon as the reporter asks "Would you buy a pair of shoes for $500...?" But no amount of fatherly adoration warrants a almost $500 price point for a player who hasn't even been successfully drafted into the National Basketball Association yet. (more...)
- May 06, 2017
As soon as the reporter asks "Would you buy a pair of shoes for $500...?" But no amount of fatherly adoration warrants a almost $500 price point for a player who hasn't even been successfully drafted into the National Basketball Association yet. (more...)
Panthers Sign Entire 2017 Draft Class
- May 06, 2017
McCaffrey looked fleet of foot throughout the session, flashing the quick and efficient movements that prompted the Panthers to invest the eighth overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft on the former Stanford standout. Needless to say, after missing the playoffs, the Panthers had a lot of questions to answer in this year's draft, and that's what they did. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (more...)
- May 06, 2017
McCaffrey looked fleet of foot throughout the session, flashing the quick and efficient movements that prompted the Panthers to invest the eighth overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft on the former Stanford standout. Needless to say, after missing the playoffs, the Panthers had a lot of questions to answer in this year's draft, and that's what they did. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (more...)
India's human rights record review at United Nations today
- May 06, 2017
Rohatgi also spoke about how India has recognised the rights of transgender people and caters to the needs of disabled people. At the 27th Session of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group, Mukul Rohatgi, the Attorney General of India is leading the Indian delegation. (more...)
- May 06, 2017
Rohatgi also spoke about how India has recognised the rights of transgender people and caters to the needs of disabled people. At the 27th Session of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group, Mukul Rohatgi, the Attorney General of India is leading the Indian delegation. (more...)
Penguins star Crosby returns to practice after concussion
- May 06, 2017
Pittsburgh has a chance to eliminate the Capitals in Game 5 on Saturday in Washington. Pens head coach Mike Sullivan was, not surprisingly, very non-committal about Crosby' availability. Niskanen was given a five-minute major for cross-checking and a game misconduct. "The other play (with Niskanen) is hard to say". The two-time Stanley Cup victor was tagged with his fourth career concussion in Pittsburgh's Game 4 win over the Capitals. (more...)
- May 06, 2017
Pittsburgh has a chance to eliminate the Capitals in Game 5 on Saturday in Washington. Pens head coach Mike Sullivan was, not surprisingly, very non-committal about Crosby' availability. Niskanen was given a five-minute major for cross-checking and a game misconduct. "The other play (with Niskanen) is hard to say". The two-time Stanley Cup victor was tagged with his fourth career concussion in Pittsburgh's Game 4 win over the Capitals. (more...)
Concussed Crosby skates with Penguins, no word on return
- May 06, 2017
But Crosby was on the ice for that game, which lent a bit more elegance to the Penguins' opportunistic offense. "That's just a bounce that doesn't go our way". Matt Murray , Kris Letang and Sidney Crosby are all out. They need more from trade-deadline acquisition Kevin Shattenkirk, who will command a hefty price this offseason, but has done little of positive note in this series. (more...)
- May 06, 2017
But Crosby was on the ice for that game, which lent a bit more elegance to the Penguins' opportunistic offense. "That's just a bounce that doesn't go our way". Matt Murray , Kris Letang and Sidney Crosby are all out. They need more from trade-deadline acquisition Kevin Shattenkirk, who will command a hefty price this offseason, but has done little of positive note in this series. (more...)
Road sweet road: LeBron relishes away games in playoffs
- May 06, 2017
That's the crappiest part about it". There really looks to be no way to get him out of his zone right now. Does he wish they'd played again Thursday? "A big problem", said DeRozan. But I love playing out on the road more than I love playing at home. Point guard Kyle Lowry left the game temporarily after he injured his left ankle when Norm Powell was thrown into him as both retreated to defend the Raptors basket with the Cavs crashing the boards. (more...)
- May 06, 2017
That's the crappiest part about it". There really looks to be no way to get him out of his zone right now. Does he wish they'd played again Thursday? "A big problem", said DeRozan. But I love playing out on the road more than I love playing at home. Point guard Kyle Lowry left the game temporarily after he injured his left ankle when Norm Powell was thrown into him as both retreated to defend the Raptors basket with the Cavs crashing the boards. (more...)
Mourinho: Europa League now "more important" for Manchester United
- May 06, 2017
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has revealed that the likes of Chris Smalling, Phil Jones and Paul Pogba could all feature in the Red Devils' Europa League semifinal against Celta Vigo on Thursday. "I just hope to be able to demonstrate and give some of that trust back to Mourinho by playing a good match". " So for me not a problem at all and I think he will be really pleased with me that I am going to change my team against Arsenal ". (more...)
- May 06, 2017
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has revealed that the likes of Chris Smalling, Phil Jones and Paul Pogba could all feature in the Red Devils' Europa League semifinal against Celta Vigo on Thursday. "I just hope to be able to demonstrate and give some of that trust back to Mourinho by playing a good match". " So for me not a problem at all and I think he will be really pleased with me that I am going to change my team against Arsenal ". (more...)
Mourinho mulls United changes at Arsenal
- May 06, 2017
The Galicians tackle the English giants at Estadio Balaidos on Thursday night in the first leg of their Europa League semi final with Celta aiming for a first ever European final. "We are going to try (against Arsenal)", Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho said . "Of course it depends on the result, it depends on the way we analyse the situation tomorrow after the match, but if we have to rest players next weekend, we are going to do that". (more...)
- May 06, 2017
The Galicians tackle the English giants at Estadio Balaidos on Thursday night in the first leg of their Europa League semi final with Celta aiming for a first ever European final. "We are going to try (against Arsenal)", Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho said . "Of course it depends on the result, it depends on the way we analyse the situation tomorrow after the match, but if we have to rest players next weekend, we are going to do that". (more...)
Predicted Chelsea lineup against Southampton: Cahill to return, Fàbregas to start
- May 05, 2017
If my goals help the team to win the games I'm happy". With Tottenham breathing down their necks, the Blues needed a good display against Saints and the hosts got off to the ideal start, with Eden Hazard opening the scoring on five minutes from a Diego Costa pass. (more...)
- May 05, 2017
If my goals help the team to win the games I'm happy". With Tottenham breathing down their necks, the Blues needed a good display against Saints and the hosts got off to the ideal start, with Eden Hazard opening the scoring on five minutes from a Diego Costa pass. (more...)
Ex-Packers TE Colt Lyerla escapes correction center
- May 05, 2017
He was lodged at the Washington County Community Corrections Center, a minimum-security facility near the jail. An alarm sounded from a first-floor dorm at the Community Corrections building just before 5 p.m. Lyerla played for the Ducks for two seasons with head coach Chip Kelly but left the team in 2013 after Mark Helfrich took over. Less than a year later, Lyerla was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. (more...)
- May 05, 2017
He was lodged at the Washington County Community Corrections Center, a minimum-security facility near the jail. An alarm sounded from a first-floor dorm at the Community Corrections building just before 5 p.m. Lyerla played for the Ducks for two seasons with head coach Chip Kelly but left the team in 2013 after Mark Helfrich took over. Less than a year later, Lyerla was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. (more...)
IPL 2017: Delhi Daredevils end losing streak, beat Sunrisers by 6 wickets
- May 05, 2017
They have two home games and two away games remaining to strengthen their position at the top of table. As a result , the Knight Riders fell well short of their target as they finished on 161/7 off their 20 overs. Ben Cutting, new recruit Mohammad Siraj , all-rounder Mohammed Nabi, Barinder Sran and others offer comfortable options to the team management in the bowling department. (more...)
- May 05, 2017
They have two home games and two away games remaining to strengthen their position at the top of table. As a result , the Knight Riders fell well short of their target as they finished on 161/7 off their 20 overs. Ben Cutting, new recruit Mohammad Siraj , all-rounder Mohammed Nabi, Barinder Sran and others offer comfortable options to the team management in the bowling department. (more...)
2 people killed in crash at indoor auto auction identified
- May 05, 2017
They added that the information and evidence they have gathered points to an accidental cause. Anthony Alba, who had gone to the auction in hopes of buying a auto, said that in the lane next to him, he saw a Jeep SUV suddenly racing through the crowd. (more...)
- May 05, 2017
They added that the information and evidence they have gathered points to an accidental cause. Anthony Alba, who had gone to the auction in hopes of buying a auto, said that in the lane next to him, he saw a Jeep SUV suddenly racing through the crowd. (more...)
Jardim: Buffon Made The Difference For Juventus
- May 05, 2017
Barring remarkable recoveries from Atletico and Monaco , a clash between Madrid and Juve in the final would represent a reunion for Bianconeri pair Higuain and Sami Khedira with their old team-mates. "Tonight, Juventus started well". Paul Dybala flicked it to Dani Alves upfield. And considering how Juve have played in those games, that's saying something. (more...)
- May 05, 2017
Barring remarkable recoveries from Atletico and Monaco , a clash between Madrid and Juve in the final would represent a reunion for Bianconeri pair Higuain and Sami Khedira with their old team-mates. "Tonight, Juventus started well". Paul Dybala flicked it to Dani Alves upfield. And considering how Juve have played in those games, that's saying something. (more...)
Sakho: Why I celebrated Benteke's goal
- May 05, 2017
But Klopp remained bullish about his side's chances of finishing in the top four thanks to their current points advantage. "We're top of the league in terms of form - there is probably only Tottenham and Leicester as good as us in terms of what we've achieved over the last seven or eight games. (more...)
- May 05, 2017
But Klopp remained bullish about his side's chances of finishing in the top four thanks to their current points advantage. "We're top of the league in terms of form - there is probably only Tottenham and Leicester as good as us in terms of what we've achieved over the last seven or eight games. (more...)
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