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Are the Boston Celtics in Trouble if Rajon Rondo Returns?
- May 06, 2017
Rockets 113, Thunder 109 At Oklahoma City, Nene scored 28 points on flawless shooting from the field, and Houston beat Oklahoma City to take a 3-1 lead in their first-round playoff series. SALT LAKE CITY - Chris Paul scored 34 points and the Los Angeles Clippers rallied for a 111-106 victory over the Utah Jazz on Friday night to take a 2-1 lead in the first-round playoff series. (more...)
- May 06, 2017
Rockets 113, Thunder 109 At Oklahoma City, Nene scored 28 points on flawless shooting from the field, and Houston beat Oklahoma City to take a 3-1 lead in their first-round playoff series. SALT LAKE CITY - Chris Paul scored 34 points and the Los Angeles Clippers rallied for a 111-106 victory over the Utah Jazz on Friday night to take a 2-1 lead in the first-round playoff series. (more...)
Minus Crosby, Penguins edge Capitals 3-2 to take 3-1 lead
- May 06, 2017
Crosby, who hails from Cole Harbour, N.S., has missed 167 National Hockey League regular-season games due to injury, including the first six of this season with a concussion he suffered during a pre-season practice, and losing Crosby for an extended period would greatly affect the Penguins' chances to repeat as Stanley Cup champions. (more...)
- May 06, 2017
Crosby, who hails from Cole Harbour, N.S., has missed 167 National Hockey League regular-season games due to injury, including the first six of this season with a concussion he suffered during a pre-season practice, and losing Crosby for an extended period would greatly affect the Penguins' chances to repeat as Stanley Cup champions. (more...)
Mourinho likely to rest a few first team players for Arsenal tie
- May 06, 2017
Mourinho, who has labelled Wenger "a voyeur" and a "specialist in failure" in the past, was equally happy to let bygones be bygones when asked about their relationship ahead of United's trip to the Emirates at the weekend. Rashford could well be among those rested given he limped off at Balaidos and has played more than any other attacking player for United since the start of April. (more...)
- May 06, 2017
Mourinho, who has labelled Wenger "a voyeur" and a "specialist in failure" in the past, was equally happy to let bygones be bygones when asked about their relationship ahead of United's trip to the Emirates at the weekend. Rashford could well be among those rested given he limped off at Balaidos and has played more than any other attacking player for United since the start of April. (more...)
Mauricio Pochettino in no-nonsense assessment of own Tottenham future
- May 06, 2017
Spurs know that taking all three points would pile the pressure on league leaders Chelsea, cutting the Blues' lead at the top of the table to just one point in advance of their game against Middlesbrough on Monday. If they can't keep Alli and Kane out tonight, then they'll have to score some goals, something that they're struggling for. "It's almost impossible, " defender Eric Dier said of Tottenham's pursuit of a first title since 1961. (more...)
- May 06, 2017
Spurs know that taking all three points would pile the pressure on league leaders Chelsea, cutting the Blues' lead at the top of the table to just one point in advance of their game against Middlesbrough on Monday. If they can't keep Alli and Kane out tonight, then they'll have to score some goals, something that they're struggling for. "It's almost impossible, " defender Eric Dier said of Tottenham's pursuit of a first title since 1961. (more...)
Manfred: MLB considers guidelines for racist taunts
- May 06, 2017
Red Sox president of baseball ops Dave Dombrowski called the session "outstanding.". A-Rod must have been proud. Manfred suggested that the bad blood may have been exacerbated because the two teams played each other so many times in such a short span of time, and he said that a solution could involve spacing series between division rivals further apart over the course of the season. (more...)
- May 06, 2017
Red Sox president of baseball ops Dave Dombrowski called the session "outstanding.". A-Rod must have been proud. Manfred suggested that the bad blood may have been exacerbated because the two teams played each other so many times in such a short span of time, and he said that a solution could involve spacing series between division rivals further apart over the course of the season. (more...)
Theme of the series for Clippers-Jazz: Next man up!
- May 06, 2017
In Game 4, Utah's Gordon Hayward played just nine minute before leaving the arena due to a struggle with food poisoning that had been plaguing him throughout the day. Game 5 is Tuesday night in Houston. In Game 3, LA lost their star power forward Blake Griffin for the remainder of the postseason after he suffered a toe injury . (more...)
- May 06, 2017
In Game 4, Utah's Gordon Hayward played just nine minute before leaving the arena due to a struggle with food poisoning that had been plaguing him throughout the day. Game 5 is Tuesday night in Houston. In Game 3, LA lost their star power forward Blake Griffin for the remainder of the postseason after he suffered a toe injury . (more...)
Kenyan Eliud Kipchoge just misses two-hour marathon record
- May 06, 2017
Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya wins the men's race in the 35th London Marathon. Athletes compete in the marathon at the Monza Formula One racetrack, Italy, Saturday, May 6, 2017. "I rank this as the highest-ever performance in my life", Kipchoge said. "The is not the end of the attempt of runners on two hours", the Olympic champion said after the race, likening the challenge to climbing a tree. (more...)
- May 06, 2017
Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya wins the men's race in the 35th London Marathon. Athletes compete in the marathon at the Monza Formula One racetrack, Italy, Saturday, May 6, 2017. "I rank this as the highest-ever performance in my life", Kipchoge said. "The is not the end of the attempt of runners on two hours", the Olympic champion said after the race, likening the challenge to climbing a tree. (more...)
Rangers top Senators 4-1, tie series 2-2
- May 06, 2017
The Rangers took a 1-0 lead after one period, 3-0 after two and 4-0 midway through the third before Ottawa finally snapped Lundqvist's shutout bid. Not only that, but when the Rangers are physically engaged in the game-as they've shown in their six playoff wins to date-they play their best. (more...)
- May 06, 2017
The Rangers took a 1-0 lead after one period, 3-0 after two and 4-0 midway through the third before Ottawa finally snapped Lundqvist's shutout bid. Not only that, but when the Rangers are physically engaged in the game-as they've shown in their six playoff wins to date-they play their best. (more...)
Kelly Oubre ejected after shoving Kelly Olynyk
- May 06, 2017
At the half in Game 2, the Washington Wizards lead Boston, but that's been a trend. Washington led 45-24 at the time of the incident. Oubre was ejected from the game after being assessed a Flagrant 2 foul and surely can expect more discipline from the league for his actions. (more...)
- May 06, 2017
At the half in Game 2, the Washington Wizards lead Boston, but that's been a trend. Washington led 45-24 at the time of the incident. Oubre was ejected from the game after being assessed a Flagrant 2 foul and surely can expect more discipline from the league for his actions. (more...)
Duchess of Cambridge 'feels lonely too'
- May 06, 2017
Many runners often run in sponsorship with a charity of their choice in order to raise money for that cause, and amongst those many choose to run with Mind , the mental health charity. "We've got to do the same, you know, so he's been brilliant". Shortly after, the older of the Wales brothers spoke against the royal practice in support of mental health awareness. (more...)
- May 06, 2017
Many runners often run in sponsorship with a charity of their choice in order to raise money for that cause, and amongst those many choose to run with Mind , the mental health charity. "We've got to do the same, you know, so he's been brilliant". Shortly after, the older of the Wales brothers spoke against the royal practice in support of mental health awareness. (more...)
Red Sox Club bans fan over new racial slur incident
- May 06, 2017
But the man to whom the remark was addressed is Calvin Hennick, the father of a mixed-race son, 6, who was sitting with him in the stands. Jones said he was called the N-word multiple times and that a bag of peanuts was thrown at him. Hardy's struggles. "I was kind of shocked security didn't intervene, because I've seen security intervene for dumber things than this", Bowlby says. (more...)
- May 06, 2017
But the man to whom the remark was addressed is Calvin Hennick, the father of a mixed-race son, 6, who was sitting with him in the stands. Jones said he was called the N-word multiple times and that a bag of peanuts was thrown at him. Hardy's struggles. "I was kind of shocked security didn't intervene, because I've seen security intervene for dumber things than this", Bowlby says. (more...)
'Unique' Cristiano Ronaldo benefits from Zinedine Zidane's guidance
- May 06, 2017
After heading the hosts into an early lead, albeit having looked offside in the initial build-up, Ronaldo smashed a second past Jan Oblak on 73 minutes and then knocked in a late third following another swift counter. The game settled down significantly after that point, with scoring chances at a premium, while Nacho came on for Real Madrid at half-time after Carvajal appeared to pick up an injury. (more...)
- May 06, 2017
After heading the hosts into an early lead, albeit having looked offside in the initial build-up, Ronaldo smashed a second past Jan Oblak on 73 minutes and then knocked in a late third following another swift counter. The game settled down significantly after that point, with scoring chances at a premium, while Nacho came on for Real Madrid at half-time after Carvajal appeared to pick up an injury. (more...)
City can drive home edge over United - Toure
- May 06, 2017
Good people, good boys, committed people. "They missed happiness, they missed trust, belief, they missed this extra bit that brings resilience, brings you fight and they have it. "They had more ball, they had more chances but I have to defend the players and the spirit of my players and say they were unbelievable the way they fight", he said, after his team extended their unbeaten run to 24 games. (more...)
- May 06, 2017
Good people, good boys, committed people. "They missed happiness, they missed trust, belief, they missed this extra bit that brings resilience, brings you fight and they have it. "They had more ball, they had more chances but I have to defend the players and the spirit of my players and say they were unbelievable the way they fight", he said, after his team extended their unbeaten run to 24 games. (more...)
Joshua ready for Klitschko rematch
- May 06, 2017
But the most fundamental element of combat sports is the same basis that sees superhero movies continue to shatter box office records - the masses want to watch good triumph over bad. Anthony was better today. It didn't work, but all the respect to Anthony. Interestingly, for as brutal of a battle as Klitschko and Joshua waged in the ring, Saturday night offered the very first trace of hostility between the two combatants - who have been cordial throughout the months-long promotion. (more...)
- May 06, 2017
But the most fundamental element of combat sports is the same basis that sees superhero movies continue to shatter box office records - the masses want to watch good triumph over bad. Anthony was better today. It didn't work, but all the respect to Anthony. Interestingly, for as brutal of a battle as Klitschko and Joshua waged in the ring, Saturday night offered the very first trace of hostility between the two combatants - who have been cordial throughout the months-long promotion. (more...)
IPL: Delhi opt to field against Mumbai (Lead, correcting para one)
- May 06, 2017
Having found their momentum in the business end of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Delhi Daredevils (DD) will be aiming for their third win a row when they face table-toppers Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Feroz Shah Kotla on Saturday. Mumbai Indians have a good batting line-up too, and with Rohit coming back to form, things are falling in place for MI. For Mumbai Indians it is more about trying experiments before the playoffs, but for Delhi Daredevils it is all to play for as they are ... (more...)
- May 06, 2017
Having found their momentum in the business end of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Delhi Daredevils (DD) will be aiming for their third win a row when they face table-toppers Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Feroz Shah Kotla on Saturday. Mumbai Indians have a good batting line-up too, and with Rohit coming back to form, things are falling in place for MI. For Mumbai Indians it is more about trying experiments before the playoffs, but for Delhi Daredevils it is all to play for as they are ... (more...)
House to vote Thursday on health care legislation
- May 06, 2017
Tuesday afternoon from the White House podium, Mr. Mulvaney defended the spending deal a third time, appearing with pictures of planned border-security changes he said would be funded by the deal and emphasizing to conservative critics of the deal that a Republican-only bill could not pass the Senate. (more...)
- May 06, 2017
Tuesday afternoon from the White House podium, Mr. Mulvaney defended the spending deal a third time, appearing with pictures of planned border-security changes he said would be funded by the deal and emphasizing to conservative critics of the deal that a Republican-only bill could not pass the Senate. (more...)
Red Sox Permanently Ban Fan from Fenway Park for Racial Slur Use
- May 06, 2017
Gausman was ejected after what appeared to be a curveball hit Xander Bogaerts . No matter the motive, Major League Baseball made it clear it was committed to curbing the bad blood between the divisional rivals. "At first, it just started like, 'Oh, you suck.' Then I heard him shout the N-word at him and he was just straight up flipping him off and his buddies were just laughing". (more...)
- May 06, 2017
Gausman was ejected after what appeared to be a curveball hit Xander Bogaerts . No matter the motive, Major League Baseball made it clear it was committed to curbing the bad blood between the divisional rivals. "At first, it just started like, 'Oh, you suck.' Then I heard him shout the N-word at him and he was just straight up flipping him off and his buddies were just laughing". (more...)
Manchester City boss Guardiola hopes United win Europa League
- May 06, 2017
When one guy is fast, he's fast, when one guy's strong, he's strong, when one guy's good at heading, he's good at heading, when one guy is good at scoring goals , he's good at scoring goals". But he made a decision to come here, which was so happy for us. I am very pleased that Gabriel wanted to take that step. "I love that. He chose to come here and that's why I want to have him". (more...)
- May 06, 2017
When one guy is fast, he's fast, when one guy's strong, he's strong, when one guy's good at heading, he's good at heading, when one guy is good at scoring goals , he's good at scoring goals". But he made a decision to come here, which was so happy for us. I am very pleased that Gabriel wanted to take that step. "I love that. He chose to come here and that's why I want to have him". (more...)
Jaydev Unadkat bowls hat-trick maiden, third in IPL
- May 06, 2017
Rising Pune Supergiant: 1 Ajinkya Rahane, 2 Rahul Tripathi, 3 Steven Smith (capt), 4 MS Dhoni (wk), 5 Ben Stokes , 6 Manoj Tiwary, 7 Daniel Christian, 8 Washington Sundar, 9 Jaydev Unadkat, 10 Shardul Thakur, 11 Imran Tahir. Chasing a modest target, Sunrisers Hyderabad got off to the flawless start with Shikhar Dhawan playing the role of the aggressor. Though in a lost cause, the seasoned Yuvraj Singh helped his side make a big total with his 70-run knock against Delhi Daredevils. (more...)
- May 06, 2017
Rising Pune Supergiant: 1 Ajinkya Rahane, 2 Rahul Tripathi, 3 Steven Smith (capt), 4 MS Dhoni (wk), 5 Ben Stokes , 6 Manoj Tiwary, 7 Daniel Christian, 8 Washington Sundar, 9 Jaydev Unadkat, 10 Shardul Thakur, 11 Imran Tahir. Chasing a modest target, Sunrisers Hyderabad got off to the flawless start with Shikhar Dhawan playing the role of the aggressor. Though in a lost cause, the seasoned Yuvraj Singh helped his side make a big total with his 70-run knock against Delhi Daredevils. (more...)
Juan Mata: I've never had a bad relationship with Jose Mourinho
- May 06, 2017
Valverde is one of the favourites to take over at Barcelona this summer having played at the Camp Nou during his career, however Cadena Ser claim that the Gunners have made two offers to Valverde for him to join them at the Emirates Stadium. (more...)
- May 06, 2017
Valverde is one of the favourites to take over at Barcelona this summer having played at the Camp Nou during his career, however Cadena Ser claim that the Gunners have made two offers to Valverde for him to join them at the Emirates Stadium. (more...)
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