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Isaiah Thomas: Isaiah Thomas scores 19 points in Game 4 loss
- May 10, 2017
This merciless mind-set showed in every aspect of their play - the manner in which the Wizards raced for 16 points in transition (the team finished with 25 for the game) but especially in how they defended. He did not attempt a free throw. He wants more foul calls as the series continues. "I think we've got to control our emotions", Brooks said after Game 3 in relation to Oubre's aggression. (more...)
- May 10, 2017
This merciless mind-set showed in every aspect of their play - the manner in which the Wizards raced for 16 points in transition (the team finished with 25 for the game) but especially in how they defended. He did not attempt a free throw. He wants more foul calls as the series continues. "I think we've got to control our emotions", Brooks said after Game 3 in relation to Oubre's aggression. (more...)
Juventus vs Monaco 9 May 2017: UCL Preview and Predictions
- May 10, 2017
Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid meet on Wednesday for the other second-leg match , with defending champion Real Madrid leading 3-0. It will be Allegri's second appearance in a Champions League final with Juventus in three years as manager, but he insisted he can not take the plaudits for their success. (more...)
- May 10, 2017
Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid meet on Wednesday for the other second-leg match , with defending champion Real Madrid leading 3-0. It will be Allegri's second appearance in a Champions League final with Juventus in three years as manager, but he insisted he can not take the plaudits for their success. (more...)
Formula One Russian Grand Prix sees Bottas secure first win
- May 10, 2017
A crash further back in the field between Romain Grosjean in the Haas and Renault's Jolyon Palmer brought the safety vehicle onto the track shortly after Bottas had taken the lead. Kimi Raikkonen had a majestic weekend in Sochi, finishing on the podium for the first time since last year's Austrian Grand Prix before clocking the fastest lap of 1:36.844 on lap 49. (more...)
- May 10, 2017
A crash further back in the field between Romain Grosjean in the Haas and Renault's Jolyon Palmer brought the safety vehicle onto the track shortly after Bottas had taken the lead. Kimi Raikkonen had a majestic weekend in Sochi, finishing on the podium for the first time since last year's Austrian Grand Prix before clocking the fastest lap of 1:36.844 on lap 49. (more...)
Europa League is Manchester Uniteds top priority now: Jose Mourinho
- May 10, 2017
The result means Arsenal remain in sixth place but are two points off United in fifth and six points off Manchester City in fourth, with a game in hand over both teams . Despite the defeat, Mourinho was eager to praise his team's performance and could find no fault with the likes of Phil Jones, Chris Smalling and Juan Mata, who were all making their first starts following extended spells on the sidelines. (more...)
- May 10, 2017
The result means Arsenal remain in sixth place but are two points off United in fifth and six points off Manchester City in fourth, with a game in hand over both teams . Despite the defeat, Mourinho was eager to praise his team's performance and could find no fault with the likes of Phil Jones, Chris Smalling and Juan Mata, who were all making their first starts following extended spells on the sidelines. (more...)
Arsene Wenger delighted at Arsenal win, Mourinho accepts top-four finish impossible
- May 10, 2017
Arsenal can put further pressure on the top four in the race for Champions League qualification when they play Southampton on Wednesday, but Wenger accepted the odds are still against his side. Mesut Ozil then very almost provided Welbeck with a second goal as he drilled in a low cross, however, the striker was unable to connect with it. Rooney then went close with a long ranged curling effort that only just missed the top corner. (more...)
- May 10, 2017
Arsenal can put further pressure on the top four in the race for Champions League qualification when they play Southampton on Wednesday, but Wenger accepted the odds are still against his side. Mesut Ozil then very almost provided Welbeck with a second goal as he drilled in a low cross, however, the striker was unable to connect with it. Rooney then went close with a long ranged curling effort that only just missed the top corner. (more...)
Trumbo single in 12th gives Orioles 5-4 win over Nationals
- May 10, 2017
One of the many things I love about you is your steadfast positivity. "Maybe throw it at the backstop, they'll swing at those". Down by three runs against Nationals ace Max Scherzer with six outs to go, the Baltimore Orioles appeared destined to finish a successful homestand on a sour note. (more...)
- May 10, 2017
One of the many things I love about you is your steadfast positivity. "Maybe throw it at the backstop, they'll swing at those". Down by three runs against Nationals ace Max Scherzer with six outs to go, the Baltimore Orioles appeared destined to finish a successful homestand on a sour note. (more...)
Powell's contributions help Raptors regain control against Bucks
- May 10, 2017
They survived partly because the incredible Antetokounmpo played all but 81 seconds of the game, and the Bucks could only stay dead even with Toronto when he was on the floor. He had 34 points.The furious effort appeared to sap the energy of the young Bucks. "I went up with as much aggression and as much force as I could to finish it over him". (more...)
- May 10, 2017
They survived partly because the incredible Antetokounmpo played all but 81 seconds of the game, and the Bucks could only stay dead even with Toronto when he was on the floor. He had 34 points.The furious effort appeared to sap the energy of the young Bucks. "I went up with as much aggression and as much force as I could to finish it over him". (more...)
Giants Place Closer Mark Melancon on DL With Right Forearm Strain
- May 10, 2017
He said the time wasn't right to change Melancon's role. And now they are losing theirs to the disabled list. Bochy also confirmed that Melancon has been dealing with this elbow discomfort for a couple of weeks and had petitioned with team trainers to allow him to pitch through the pain. (more...)
- May 10, 2017
He said the time wasn't right to change Melancon's role. And now they are losing theirs to the disabled list. Bochy also confirmed that Melancon has been dealing with this elbow discomfort for a couple of weeks and had petitioned with team trainers to allow him to pitch through the pain. (more...)
Juventus beats Monaco 2-1 to reach Champions League final
- May 10, 2017
Much of the talk in the build-up to the first leg had focused on Monaco's brilliant 18-year-old striker Kylian Mbappe, but neither he nor veteran strike partner Radamel Falcao could find a way past Juve goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon. Glik's tackle also raised the temperature but those two incidents turned out to be nothing more than mild annoyances for Juventus , as it cruised into the final. (more...)
- May 10, 2017
Much of the talk in the build-up to the first leg had focused on Monaco's brilliant 18-year-old striker Kylian Mbappe, but neither he nor veteran strike partner Radamel Falcao could find a way past Juve goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon. Glik's tackle also raised the temperature but those two incidents turned out to be nothing more than mild annoyances for Juventus , as it cruised into the final. (more...)
Champions League: Monaco - Juventus. Announcement
- May 10, 2017
The Old Lady most impressively was able to shut down the powerful Lionel Messi and Barcelona over two legs of the quarterfinals to advance by an aggregate score of 3-0. Monaco's young pretenders and the experienced battlers of Juventus went head-to-head at the Stade Louis II on Wednesday night, with Kylian Mbappe and Gonzalo Higuain the class acts in each side. (more...)
- May 10, 2017
The Old Lady most impressively was able to shut down the powerful Lionel Messi and Barcelona over two legs of the quarterfinals to advance by an aggregate score of 3-0. Monaco's young pretenders and the experienced battlers of Juventus went head-to-head at the Stade Louis II on Wednesday night, with Kylian Mbappe and Gonzalo Higuain the class acts in each side. (more...)
Man City legend rejects €65m Mourinho approach
- May 10, 2017
The Manchester City striker is wanted by Jose Mourinho who has lined up a £55million move. Aguero is now 10 goals shy of becoming City's all-time top goalscorer, and in 200 or so less appearances than Eric Brook, the man now at the top of the list. (more...)
- May 10, 2017
The Manchester City striker is wanted by Jose Mourinho who has lined up a £55million move. Aguero is now 10 goals shy of becoming City's all-time top goalscorer, and in 200 or so less appearances than Eric Brook, the man now at the top of the list. (more...)
Texas A&M's Garrett taken in first round of NFL Draft
- May 10, 2017
The 49ers took DE Solomon Thomas from just down the road at Stanford. I want the Browns to be great. The Jaguars addressed most of their defensive needs in free agency, leaving them to go heavy on the offense in the draft. 1. Yet three went in the first dozen Thursday night, with two surprising trades putting the Bears and Chiefs in position to grab QBs. Cleveland is full of long-suffering fans like Angelone, 40, who began rooting for the Browns as a child growing up in Parma, Ohio. (more...)
- May 10, 2017
The 49ers took DE Solomon Thomas from just down the road at Stanford. I want the Browns to be great. The Jaguars addressed most of their defensive needs in free agency, leaving them to go heavy on the offense in the draft. 1. Yet three went in the first dozen Thursday night, with two surprising trades putting the Bears and Chiefs in position to grab QBs. Cleveland is full of long-suffering fans like Angelone, 40, who began rooting for the Browns as a child growing up in Parma, Ohio. (more...)
Rob Manfred explains why he intervened in Red Sox-Orioles feud
- May 10, 2017
On Tuesday, the Red Sox issued an apology for racist behavior exhibited Monday night toward Baltimore Orioles outfielder Adam Jones, who said a fan threw a bag of peanuts at him and that he was called the N-word. And Red Sox pitchers refrained from taking out their frustration on Baltimore batters, avoiding another brushback war like the one that consumed the teams the past two weeks until Major League Baseball told them to knock it off on Wednesday. (more...)
- May 10, 2017
On Tuesday, the Red Sox issued an apology for racist behavior exhibited Monday night toward Baltimore Orioles outfielder Adam Jones, who said a fan threw a bag of peanuts at him and that he was called the N-word. And Red Sox pitchers refrained from taking out their frustration on Baltimore batters, avoiding another brushback war like the one that consumed the teams the past two weeks until Major League Baseball told them to knock it off on Wednesday. (more...)
Emre Can scores stunner as Reds consolidate third spot
- May 10, 2017
The win for Jurgen Klopp's side was made sweeter by the fact their rivals for a place in the Premier League's top four dropped points over the weekend. "Everything is in our hands", Can said. "I thought we started really well and then we had to change Phil - a really important player - and then you have Adam Lallana on the bench who had only trained twice with the team after four weeks [out], so not really a flawless start to the game. (more...)
- May 10, 2017
The win for Jurgen Klopp's side was made sweeter by the fact their rivals for a place in the Premier League's top four dropped points over the weekend. "Everything is in our hands", Can said. "I thought we started really well and then we had to change Phil - a really important player - and then you have Adam Lallana on the bench who had only trained twice with the team after four weeks [out], so not really a flawless start to the game. (more...)
Sidney Crosby: Sidney Crosby stayed in after injury scare
- May 10, 2017
It's not 1992. It's not 1996, 2009 or 2016 for that matter. The Capitals have come back from 3-1, but they're still the team with the best regular-season record. Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury was given a torrid time, blocking 21 of 26 shots. Penguins coach Mike Sullivan offered no excuses after the defending champions fluffed another chance to wrap up the series. (more...)
- May 10, 2017
It's not 1992. It's not 1996, 2009 or 2016 for that matter. The Capitals have come back from 3-1, but they're still the team with the best regular-season record. Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury was given a torrid time, blocking 21 of 26 shots. Penguins coach Mike Sullivan offered no excuses after the defending champions fluffed another chance to wrap up the series. (more...)
Manchester Derby-Guardiola vs Mourinho
- May 10, 2017
United are now involved in the race for top-four and will face local rivals Manchester City in a crucial league fixture on Thursday. Guardiola noted City are not yet at the level of Europe's giants, with the club having won two Premier League titles since the takeover by billionaire owner Sheikh Mansour. (more...)
- May 10, 2017
United are now involved in the race for top-four and will face local rivals Manchester City in a crucial league fixture on Thursday. Guardiola noted City are not yet at the level of Europe's giants, with the club having won two Premier League titles since the takeover by billionaire owner Sheikh Mansour. (more...)
Barcelona & Real Madrid keep pace at top - La Liga Round-up Week 36
- May 10, 2017
Barca were in no mood to let their visitors off, though, and Messi doubled his personal tally for the night in impudent fashion with a Panenka-style penalty down the middle. Elsewhere on Saturday, third-bottom Sporting Gijon host Las Palmas knowing a defeat could see them relegated. Deportivo went for it in the second half managing 21 efforts and dominating possession but couldn't grab an equaliser and still have to work to do - they are five points above the drop zone with two games to go. (more...)
- May 10, 2017
Barca were in no mood to let their visitors off, though, and Messi doubled his personal tally for the night in impudent fashion with a Panenka-style penalty down the middle. Elsewhere on Saturday, third-bottom Sporting Gijon host Las Palmas knowing a defeat could see them relegated. Deportivo went for it in the second half managing 21 efforts and dominating possession but couldn't grab an equaliser and still have to work to do - they are five points above the drop zone with two games to go. (more...)
Reds inch closer to Champions League
- May 10, 2017
No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or "live" services. Emre Can scored the game's only goal in spectacular fashion. "For me, I think we should keep him because in terms of good, young, European talent he is certainly up there". Can's goal was clearly the difference in Hertfordshire, but with seven players rated at over 6.5, Liverpool's team effort was just as important. (more...)
- May 10, 2017
No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or "live" services. Emre Can scored the game's only goal in spectacular fashion. "For me, I think we should keep him because in terms of good, young, European talent he is certainly up there". Can's goal was clearly the difference in Hertfordshire, but with seven players rated at over 6.5, Liverpool's team effort was just as important. (more...)
Sharapova 'extra help' blasted by Stuttgart opponent
- May 10, 2017
She said young kids will think that "it is okay to cheat and you will be welcomed with open arms". Sharapova has long maintained that she only took meldonium for health reasons and that she did not realize that the drug was added to World Anti-Doping Agency's banned list at the start of 2016. (more...)
- May 10, 2017
She said young kids will think that "it is okay to cheat and you will be welcomed with open arms". Sharapova has long maintained that she only took meldonium for health reasons and that she did not realize that the drug was added to World Anti-Doping Agency's banned list at the start of 2016. (more...)
Judge throws out Hernandez's murder conviction
- May 10, 2017
Prosecutors argued that Hernandez, 27, used the loophole in a plot to get millions of dollars from the New England Patriots for his family. "But I know one day I'm going to see my son, and that's the victory that I have that I'm going to take with me", Ward said Tuesday afternoon. (more...)
- May 10, 2017
Prosecutors argued that Hernandez, 27, used the loophole in a plot to get millions of dollars from the New England Patriots for his family. "But I know one day I'm going to see my son, and that's the victory that I have that I'm going to take with me", Ward said Tuesday afternoon. (more...)
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