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Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez dominates Julio Chavez Jr
- May 09, 2017

It just so happens that September 16 was the targeted date for the Mayweather vs. McGregor matchup, which was confirmed by UFC president Dana White. on Saturday night. "That's going to be a fun one". 'Floyd is one of the best ever in the history of the game and Conor is one of the best ever in the history of our game. (more...)

West Ham to meet Defoe's wage demands — In Focus
- May 09, 2017

The 34-year-old has scored 15 goals in 38 appearances this season and his recent recall into the England squad has meant he is reportedly attracting interest from lots of top-flight clubs including Crystal Palace and Bournemouth. He had a habit of over-running the ball, but he's starting to use it much better. We don't want to let any of our young players go. However, Defoe has to really think about his next move here, as while sentiment is nice, Palace's interest is probably better suited ... (more...)

Aidan O'Brien in wonderland as Winter wins 1000 Guineas
- May 09, 2017

Winter had arrived with O'Brien from David Wachman, and had been highly thought of by her previous trainer. Coolmore partner Michael Tabor was unsure whether Rhododendron was inconvenienced enough to have beaten Winter with a clearer passage. (more...)

Raptors' Lowry (ankle) to be game-time call
- May 09, 2017

The 31-year-old all-star was hurt in Game 2 in Cleveland when Cavs forward Tristan Thompson shoved Toronto's Norm Powell, who hit Lowry sideways as he fell. James's hijinks were the topic of an ESPN basketball panel, which compiled a montage of similar LeBron incidents, including a game this season in NY where the Cavs star appeared so bored he was playing the "water-bottle challenge" while on the bench. (more...)

Game 6 for Predators-Blues, Oilers-Ducks
- May 09, 2017

Like a good leader, part father, part big brother, McDavid also gave Leon Draisaitl a tap on the arm to get the heck into the dressing room when Leon Draisaitl wore the look of an anguished man as he leaned on the boards watching the Ducks celebrating Corey Perry's double-overtime victor. (more...)

Aaron Hernandez was member of Bloods street gang
- May 09, 2017

Hernandez had been serving a sentence of life in prison for the June 2013 murder of Odin Lloyd. Tell me story fully but never think anything besides how much I love you. The Department of Correction also released prison records showing Hernandez was cited a dozen times for disciplinary issues, including physical altercations with other inmates, possessing a homemade cigarette and lighter, possessing a homemade weapon, getting a tattoo and having another inmate in his cell. (more...)

Mauricio Pochettino: Tottenham showed fight to pass big challenge at Palace
- May 09, 2017

Spurs have a tougher fixture up next, as they entertain arch-rivals Arsenal in the North-London Derby on Sunday, but Chelsea face a daunting task when they travel to Everton earlier on the day, with the title race still very much alive. "We are just focusing on trying to beat Arsenal . We didn't have many chances but luckily we scored with the one we had", he said. Sunderland's 10-year stay in the top flight will end this weekend if they lose to Bournemouth and Hull City take a point from ... (more...)

Youngs withdraws from Lions tour - RFU
- May 09, 2017

And Gatland said this meet-up had been planned months in advance, emphasising its importance. "If it had been last week it would have potentially affected 22 clubs". It was an easy decision for us'. "I never got the call until late Saturday night, so it's quick turnaround". The tragic circumstances have underlined the fact that rugby is just a game, with support flooding in for the Youngs family. (more...)

Tim Tebow inks multiyear extension with ESPN
- May 09, 2017

Tebow's extension also comes during a period of talent upheaval at ESPN. He continued: "And I look forward to continuing to share my own love of the game with fans on ESPN and SEC Network ". SEC NetworkThe Southeastern Conference and ESPN launched SEC Network on August 14, 2014. So, Tebow is sitting pretty right now despite seeing his National Football League career dissipate. (more...)

NHL playoffs: Predators advance to Western Conference Finals
- May 09, 2017

Viktor Arvidsson made a lead pass to Johansen breaking into the zone, and Johansen deked around St. Louis goalie Jake Allen for his second goal. Rinne has permitted just 14 goals in 10 games in the playoffs. St. Louis Blues was in a must win game 6 against a streaky hot Nashville Predators team with their season on the line, the Blues needed to win to force a game 7. (more...)

Champions League: 'Unique' Ronaldo lauded by Zidane
- May 09, 2017

However, there's still the second leg and we'll have to work hard and battle and we're sure to have to dig in there. The third, four minutes from the 90, was a simple side-foot, off a pull back from Marco Asensio, which basically turned the second leg at the Vicente Calderon into a dead rubber. (more...)

Predators vs. Blues 2017
- May 09, 2017

The back-to-back defeats were the first under Yeo since late-February, early-March, a stretch of 14 contests without consecutive defeats. The 2017 Art Ross Trophy victor netted a goal and added an assist as Edmonton built its 3-0 lead. The Blues feel that having played two games at Bridgestone Arena this postseason will be beneficial. There's still a lot of hockey left to be played, but we should enjoy this today. (more...)

Chelsea still a team in transition, says Antonio Conte
- May 09, 2017

Conte cited the example of Mauricio Pochettino's Tottenham Hotspur side, who are chasing the league title for the second consecutive season, trailing the league leaders by four points. We dominated large spells but Chelsea found a way to win. "I think that now at Chelsea we are in a period of transition", Conte said after his team's win at Wembley. (more...)

Final game of Indians-Tigers series called off on rainy day
- May 09, 2017

Jim Adduci is another player from Triple-A Toledo who has filled in admirably for an injured star - in his case, J.D. Martinez. It was Kluber's shortest outing since completing 2 2/3 innings against Houston last May 9. Cabrera sent a 94 m.p.h. fastball from Kluber over the fence in left for his fourth home run of the season. Left-hander Gio Gonzalez drove in Washington's other run with a third-inning groundout. (more...)

Jonas Blixt and Cameron Smith pull away at Zurich Classic
- May 09, 2017

And what's more , partner Jonas Blixt thinks the 23-year-old Australian is "going to be a superstar" after, remarkably, they didn't make a bogey all week. Blixt and Smith - who is seeking a first U.S. tour title - have barely put a foot wrong, finishing regulation play without a bogey. But on their third trip down No. (more...)

Rashford rocket gives Man United away win in Europa semi
- May 09, 2017

Wenger's side now sit sixth in the Premier League, but a win at the Emirates on Sunday would cut the gap between themselves and Man United to two points - and Arsenal would still have a game in hand. We are going there to fight for a result. However, Mourinho praised Rashford's ability to handle the pressure since Zlatan Ibrahimovic's season was ended by a cruciate ligament injury. (more...)

Tarasenko scores twice as Blues beat Predators 3-2
- May 09, 2017

Vladimir Tarasenko , Blues - The Russian right wing scored two goals for St Louis, including the game victor. The Blues evened up the series in game two with a 3-2 win when Vladimir Tarasenko , 25, put St. Ellis' eight points lead all Predators in the playoffs. Yeo accused the Predators of earning calls via a steady discourse with the officials. "They're talking to the refs.it's been that way all series". (more...)

Alan Shearer explains why Rafael Benitez is likely to leave Newcastle United
- May 08, 2017

Instead he repeatedly spoke of the need to focus on Sunday's match and only then would be think about plans for next season. But with regard to his demands for the window, Benitez has played down suggestions he has asked for a giant transfer war chest. (more...)

Tyson Fury set for July return ahead of Anthony Joshua showdown
- May 08, 2017

British bookmakers believe Wladimir Klitschko, the main contender for the title of contender Anthony Joshua's next fight. Joshua dropped Klitschko in the fifth round before being put down - for the first time in his professional career - in the sixth. (more...)

Alonso out before crash halts Russian Grand Prix
- May 08, 2017

It's going to be a long year with a lot of fighting with all these cars . "I think we tried everything, but obviously we lost the race at the start, which was a bit of a shame". "And now it's done, I just want to do it again and again". It's not that simple this year. "How did we manage to find ourselves behind him when we stopped before?" "With the backing off for the temperature, it was losing seven tenths, maybe a second a lap ". (more...)