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This season 'more special' than 2014-15 title win - Courtois
- May 12, 2017
The leaders need three points from their last three games to seal the title and Courtois said that they wanted to win it as soon as possible with a victory over a tough West Brom side. The Spanish worldwide also seems to enjoy playing against the Baggies as he has scored two goals in three matches against them at Stamford Bridge, including the victor in the reverse fixture between the sides in December. (more...)
- May 12, 2017
The leaders need three points from their last three games to seal the title and Courtois said that they wanted to win it as soon as possible with a victory over a tough West Brom side. The Spanish worldwide also seems to enjoy playing against the Baggies as he has scored two goals in three matches against them at Stamford Bridge, including the victor in the reverse fixture between the sides in December. (more...)
Golf roundup: Mackenzie Hughes, William McGirt lead at Players Championship
- May 12, 2017
Hughes played bogey-free in a 5-under 67 that puts him one stroke ahead of four players. McGirt is just the 26th player to record two eagles in one round during The Players Championship and just the sixth to do so on the back-nine at TPC Sawgrass. (more...)
- May 12, 2017
Hughes played bogey-free in a 5-under 67 that puts him one stroke ahead of four players. McGirt is just the 26th player to record two eagles in one round during The Players Championship and just the sixth to do so on the back-nine at TPC Sawgrass. (more...)
Around The North: Cleveland Browns' Day Three Recap
- May 12, 2017
Alabama's O.J. Howard went to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at No. 19, Ole Miss' Evan Engram went to the New York Giants at No. 23 and Miami's David Njoku went to the Cleveland Browns at No. It was rumored that both the Pats and Bengals wanted at least a first round pick in order to facilitate a trade. The Colts knew that their defense needed a lot of work headed into the draft, and they promptly used their first three selections on that side of the ball, getting good value with all of them. (more...)
- May 12, 2017
Alabama's O.J. Howard went to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at No. 19, Ole Miss' Evan Engram went to the New York Giants at No. 23 and Miami's David Njoku went to the Cleveland Browns at No. It was rumored that both the Pats and Bengals wanted at least a first round pick in order to facilitate a trade. The Colts knew that their defense needed a lot of work headed into the draft, and they promptly used their first three selections on that side of the ball, getting good value with all of them. (more...)
Kawhi Leonard ruled out of game six with ankle injury
- May 12, 2017
Up 3-2, San Antonio still controls this series - if Leonard is healthy for Game 7 . The Spurs announced that Kawhi Leonard will not play in Game 6 against the Rockets on Thursday. A loss and the Rockets force a seventh game Sunday in San Antonio. Clint Capela finished with 15 points and 12 rebounds. The Spurs need to win Game 6 in Houston . (more...)
- May 12, 2017
Up 3-2, San Antonio still controls this series - if Leonard is healthy for Game 7 . The Spurs announced that Kawhi Leonard will not play in Game 6 against the Rockets on Thursday. A loss and the Rockets force a seventh game Sunday in San Antonio. Clint Capela finished with 15 points and 12 rebounds. The Spurs need to win Game 6 in Houston . (more...)
Djokovic, Nadal advance to 3rd round in Madrid Open
- May 12, 2017
Djokovic overcame Spaniard Nicolas Almagro 6-1 4-6 7-5 while Nadal endured a three-hour epic with Italy's Fabio Fognini before progressing 7-6 (7-3) 3-6 6-4. Wasn't playing well. I won a couple rounds and lost to Rafa. "Obviously when you're not winning too many matches , you have to build the confidence level, so to win matches like this definitely helps confidence", said Djokovic, who came back from 0-3 down in the final set. (more...)
- May 12, 2017
Djokovic overcame Spaniard Nicolas Almagro 6-1 4-6 7-5 while Nadal endured a three-hour epic with Italy's Fabio Fognini before progressing 7-6 (7-3) 3-6 6-4. Wasn't playing well. I won a couple rounds and lost to Rafa. "Obviously when you're not winning too many matches , you have to build the confidence level, so to win matches like this definitely helps confidence", said Djokovic, who came back from 0-3 down in the final set. (more...)
Aussie Mills Spurs Antonio to playoff win
- May 12, 2017
Much of what happens next in these Western Conference semifinals depends on the status of Leonard's balky left ankle. Popovich said Jonathan Simmons will start in place of Leonard. LaMarcus Aldridge (a five-time All-Star) was joined by Green (a second-round draft pick), Patty Mills (a second-round draft pick), Jonathon Simmons (undrafted) and Ginobili (the oldest player left in the playoffs). (more...)
- May 12, 2017
Much of what happens next in these Western Conference semifinals depends on the status of Leonard's balky left ankle. Popovich said Jonathan Simmons will start in place of Leonard. LaMarcus Aldridge (a five-time All-Star) was joined by Green (a second-round draft pick), Patty Mills (a second-round draft pick), Jonathon Simmons (undrafted) and Ginobili (the oldest player left in the playoffs). (more...)
Captain Wayne Rooney keen to remain at Manchester United next season
- May 12, 2017
The 29-year-old remains focused on securing Celta Vigo's first European final by denying Manchester United, which he admits would go down well on the red half of Merseyside. It leaves the Europa League as their only hope of qualifying for the Champions League next season. "It's a massive opportunity for us to win a European final", he said . (more...)
- May 12, 2017
The 29-year-old remains focused on securing Celta Vigo's first European final by denying Manchester United, which he admits would go down well on the red half of Merseyside. It leaves the Europa League as their only hope of qualifying for the Champions League next season. "It's a massive opportunity for us to win a European final", he said . (more...)
Celta to draw inspiration from Bielsa to beat Man Utd
- May 12, 2017
The Europa League is Mourinho's main focus and has been since injuries began to pile up last month. It means Bailly will be suspended for the final in Stockholm on May 24, leaving Jose Mourinho without one of his key defenders. "They played the game really well, responded well to the atmosphere and I've told them they will get another chance". "Of course you want to play every game". (more...)
- May 12, 2017
The Europa League is Mourinho's main focus and has been since injuries began to pile up last month. It means Bailly will be suspended for the final in Stockholm on May 24, leaving Jose Mourinho without one of his key defenders. "They played the game really well, responded well to the atmosphere and I've told them they will get another chance". "Of course you want to play every game". (more...)
Penguins shut out Capitals in Game 7, advance to East final
- May 12, 2017
It's Game 7 of the second round playoff series between the Washington Capitals and the Pittsburgh Penguins at the Verizon Center in Washington. Should the Penguins put up an early lead in Game 7, Washington's confidence could vanish quickly. (more...)
- May 12, 2017
It's Game 7 of the second round playoff series between the Washington Capitals and the Pittsburgh Penguins at the Verizon Center in Washington. Should the Penguins put up an early lead in Game 7, Washington's confidence could vanish quickly. (more...)
Chelsea relegate Middlesbrough to move closer to PL title
- May 12, 2017
West Brom have won just once in nine league matches since beating Bournemouth to reach that total, but Pulis - while admitting Chelsea deserve to win the title - insists his side can ensure the champagne remains on ice for Antonio Conte's men. (more...)
- May 12, 2017
West Brom have won just once in nine league matches since beating Bournemouth to reach that total, but Pulis - while admitting Chelsea deserve to win the title - insists his side can ensure the champagne remains on ice for Antonio Conte's men. (more...)
Gianluigi Buffon: I want people to be "sad" when I retire
- May 12, 2017
Juventus' opening goal came just before the half-hour mark, and was a majestic team move. He did, relentlessly, at both ends of the pitch. Juventus themselves are nine points clear at the top of Serie A - which they have won for the past five years - and are hoping for a second final appearance in three years. (more...)
- May 12, 2017
Juventus' opening goal came just before the half-hour mark, and was a majestic team move. He did, relentlessly, at both ends of the pitch. Juventus themselves are nine points clear at the top of Serie A - which they have won for the past five years - and are hoping for a second final appearance in three years. (more...)
Drama class: Wheeler pitches resurgent Mets past Giants, 6-1
- May 12, 2017
Despite all the injuries and turmoil, NY (16-16) has righted itself on the field by winning eight of 11 following a six-game slide. These days, that's about the best you can ask for when it comes to the Mets. "It's been a while, and we're just sputtering here". "I was hoping it was going out", he said. In his first start for the New York Mets, Tommy Milone struck out both his second and third batters of the day in Eduardo Nunez and Hunter Pence , with Nunez falling victim to a low ... (more...)
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- May 12, 2017
Despite all the injuries and turmoil, NY (16-16) has righted itself on the field by winning eight of 11 following a six-game slide. These days, that's about the best you can ask for when it comes to the Mets. "It's been a while, and we're just sputtering here". "I was hoping it was going out", he said. In his first start for the New York Mets, Tommy Milone struck out both his second and third batters of the day in Eduardo Nunez and Hunter Pence , with Nunez falling victim to a low ... (more...)
Spurs, Raptors try to move on to second-round showdowns
- May 12, 2017
Three years ago, the Raptors dropped Game 6 against Brooklyn before being beaten by the Nets in Game 7. Raptor DeMar DeRozan drives the lane with Greg Monroe of the Bucks defending in Game 6 in Milwaukee . The Bucks made only 18 of their 28 foul shots. We knew they would make it hard and we just had to sustain. "Guys need time off to recuperate and we should understand that more now than we did a year ago ... (more...)
- May 12, 2017
Three years ago, the Raptors dropped Game 6 against Brooklyn before being beaten by the Nets in Game 7. Raptor DeMar DeRozan drives the lane with Greg Monroe of the Bucks defending in Game 6 in Milwaukee . The Bucks made only 18 of their 28 foul shots. We knew they would make it hard and we just had to sustain. "Guys need time off to recuperate and we should understand that more now than we did a year ago ... (more...)
Arsenal end Manchaster United's winning streak
- May 12, 2017
I leave the Emirates, they were crying, walking the streets with heads low. It's nice for them. But the Theatre of Dreams is set to be packed to the rafters with 75,000 fans on Thursday, and the club will pull out all the stops for another big European night, for a club where there have been so many over the last two decades. (more...)
- May 12, 2017
I leave the Emirates, they were crying, walking the streets with heads low. It's nice for them. But the Theatre of Dreams is set to be packed to the rafters with 75,000 fans on Thursday, and the club will pull out all the stops for another big European night, for a club where there have been so many over the last two decades. (more...)
Swansea boss Clement: Fantastic win for us
- May 12, 2017
Everton are still without a key quintet that have missed the majority of the campaign due to serious injuries. "I would like us to be in a better position, but because I feel so confident in the way the team are playing I would take it going to the last day now". (more...)
- May 12, 2017
Everton are still without a key quintet that have missed the majority of the campaign due to serious injuries. "I would like us to be in a better position, but because I feel so confident in the way the team are playing I would take it going to the last day now". (more...)
Warriors aim to complete sweep of Jazz
- May 12, 2017
The Jazz gave the Warriors their best shot in Game 3 . Golden State will have a chance to close out the series with a victory in Game 4 on Monday at Vivint Smart Home Arena. It seized the lead for the first time in the series when it went up 48-47 in the second period, and led 50-49 at half-time. It was their first lead of the series. (more...)
- May 12, 2017
The Jazz gave the Warriors their best shot in Game 3 . Golden State will have a chance to close out the series with a victory in Game 4 on Monday at Vivint Smart Home Arena. It seized the lead for the first time in the series when it went up 48-47 in the second period, and led 50-49 at half-time. It was their first lead of the series. (more...)
Arsenal Loss Has Focussed Man United Minds On Europa League, Says Mata
- May 12, 2017
It was clear from the moment Mourinho revealed his starting XI that his priority this week is to preserve their slender 1-0 advantage from the first-leg. "I'm the manager of Arsenal Football Club and as long as I'm manager of Arsenal Football Club, I will decide what happens on the technical front, that's it", he said. (more...)
- May 12, 2017
It was clear from the moment Mourinho revealed his starting XI that his priority this week is to preserve their slender 1-0 advantage from the first-leg. "I'm the manager of Arsenal Football Club and as long as I'm manager of Arsenal Football Club, I will decide what happens on the technical front, that's it", he said. (more...)
That's Sanchez - Wenger hails Arsenal match-winner
- May 12, 2017
And after the winning performance, Wenger insisted that he had never doubted the character of his players, many of whom have been vociferously criticised by both the press and even the club's own supporters. It's a good team, a team that likes to play. He said: "It's a hamstring problem but we don't know how bad it is". Claude Puel's side are looking to finish in the top half of the top flight for the fourth season in a row, and if they achieve this then it will be for the first time in ... (more...)
- May 12, 2017
And after the winning performance, Wenger insisted that he had never doubted the character of his players, many of whom have been vociferously criticised by both the press and even the club's own supporters. It's a good team, a team that likes to play. He said: "It's a hamstring problem but we don't know how bad it is". Claude Puel's side are looking to finish in the top half of the top flight for the fourth season in a row, and if they achieve this then it will be for the first time in ... (more...)
Wizards F Oubre suspeneded for one game
- May 12, 2017
Thomas acknowledged that the Wizards' 26-0 third-quarter run was the reason for the result, not the officiating. "We've got options, we can move some people around. A large part of that was being in the right place defensively when Thomas was driving. "We've got to hit, we're going to foul hard if we have to, but we aren't going to start doing stuff that's going to take us out of our game". (more...)
- May 12, 2017
Thomas acknowledged that the Wizards' 26-0 third-quarter run was the reason for the result, not the officiating. "We've got options, we can move some people around. A large part of that was being in the right place defensively when Thomas was driving. "We've got to hit, we're going to foul hard if we have to, but we aren't going to start doing stuff that's going to take us out of our game". (more...)
Senators in East finals
- May 12, 2017
That was a lead they would never relinquish. Swedish Center-man Mika Zibanejad cut the deficit to 2-1 for the Rangers in the middle frame before Erik Karlsson restored Ottawa's two goal advantage nearly a minute later. And on the other side, names like Carl Hagelin , who will be fresher after coming into the playoffs late; Nick Bonino , who scored the series victor between these two teams previous year; and Bryan Rust , who just seems to find the right place to be at the biggest times. (more...)
- May 12, 2017
That was a lead they would never relinquish. Swedish Center-man Mika Zibanejad cut the deficit to 2-1 for the Rangers in the middle frame before Erik Karlsson restored Ottawa's two goal advantage nearly a minute later. And on the other side, names like Carl Hagelin , who will be fresher after coming into the playoffs late; Nick Bonino , who scored the series victor between these two teams previous year; and Bryan Rust , who just seems to find the right place to be at the biggest times. (more...)
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