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Raptors put up a fight against Cavaliers, but fall for third time
- May 14, 2017
LeBron James delivered what has become his usual Playoff LeBron, The Greatest Player in the World performance. "We just had to weather the storm", James told the Associated Press after turning in 35 points, 8 assists and 7 rebounds. The Raptors missed their first 12 attempts from beyond the arc and did not make a 3-pointer until midway through the third quarter. Lowry scored 20 points but spent the fourth quarter in the locker room icing his ankle. (more...)
- May 14, 2017
LeBron James delivered what has become his usual Playoff LeBron, The Greatest Player in the World performance. "We just had to weather the storm", James told the Associated Press after turning in 35 points, 8 assists and 7 rebounds. The Raptors missed their first 12 attempts from beyond the arc and did not make a 3-pointer until midway through the third quarter. Lowry scored 20 points but spent the fourth quarter in the locker room icing his ankle. (more...)
Danica Patrick takes wild ride in fiery wreck at Kansas
- May 14, 2017
Joey Logano's Team Penske Ford turned left heading into Turn 1 after an apparent mechanical failure on the front end, sending Danica Patrick hard into the wall as the two were racing for 11th place in the race. "I told him, 'I'm not sure if it was you, but I'm pretty sure it was you.' Then he said it was a failure of some sort, which didn't make me feel better in that moment", Patrick said. (more...)
- May 14, 2017
Joey Logano's Team Penske Ford turned left heading into Turn 1 after an apparent mechanical failure on the front end, sending Danica Patrick hard into the wall as the two were racing for 11th place in the race. "I told him, 'I'm not sure if it was you, but I'm pretty sure it was you.' Then he said it was a failure of some sort, which didn't make me feel better in that moment", Patrick said. (more...)
Ricky Stenhouse Junior picks up NASCAR win
- May 14, 2017
A former Xfinity Series champion, Stenhouse also won Rookie of the Year in the Cup Series in 2013. Stenhouse started from the pole and praised the power from his Doug Yates-built Ford engine for the speed. Ultimately, Stenhouse's win proves that planning with teammates only goes so far in restrictor plate racing. With five top-10 finishes in the season's first ten races, Stenhouse and his team have stepped things up. (more...)
- May 14, 2017
A former Xfinity Series champion, Stenhouse also won Rookie of the Year in the Cup Series in 2013. Stenhouse started from the pole and praised the power from his Doug Yates-built Ford engine for the speed. Ultimately, Stenhouse's win proves that planning with teammates only goes so far in restrictor plate racing. With five top-10 finishes in the season's first ten races, Stenhouse and his team have stepped things up. (more...)
Always Dreaming Trainer Todd Pletcher Says 2nd Kentucky Derby Win Is Sweetest
- May 14, 2017
Asmussen, 51, also exuded praise for jockey Corey Lanerie, who despite having won a dozen riding titles at Churchill Downs is also seeking his first Derby victory. "A lot of it is just going to be how quickly his eye can come around", trainer Mark Casse said. "We've been together for all these years and this is sweet", said Pletcher. (more...)
- May 14, 2017
Asmussen, 51, also exuded praise for jockey Corey Lanerie, who despite having won a dozen riding titles at Churchill Downs is also seeking his first Derby victory. "A lot of it is just going to be how quickly his eye can come around", trainer Mark Casse said. "We've been together for all these years and this is sweet", said Pletcher. (more...)
Philadelphia Comes Together for NFL Draft
- May 14, 2017
The skill level of the Oklahoma running back isn't questioned. That being said, here are a few reasons teams with a quarterback need and even teams without one should be willing to pull the trigger on day two or three. The thinking was that their coaching had gotten the max out of the players; they arrived with much of their upside already realized. It was touted as a defensive draft, and maybe it was. (more...)
- May 14, 2017
The skill level of the Oklahoma running back isn't questioned. That being said, here are a few reasons teams with a quarterback need and even teams without one should be willing to pull the trigger on day two or three. The thinking was that their coaching had gotten the max out of the players; they arrived with much of their upside already realized. It was touted as a defensive draft, and maybe it was. (more...)
Celtics blow out Wizards, take control of series
- May 14, 2017
In addition to the turnovers that have kept the Celtics from getting into an offensive rhythm and prevented them from setting up defensively in the halfcourt, the ability to score when Isaiah Thomas isn't dominating has been a major question mark. (more...)
- May 14, 2017
In addition to the turnovers that have kept the Celtics from getting into an offensive rhythm and prevented them from setting up defensively in the halfcourt, the ability to score when Isaiah Thomas isn't dominating has been a major question mark. (more...)
Penguins rookie leads playoffs with nine goals
- May 14, 2017
With Game 7 losses in each of the last four years and a 2-6 overall mark in the series deciding contest, the Ducks look to alter their fortunes on Wednesday when they play the finale of their Western Conference semifinal set against the visiting Edmonton Oilers. (more...)
- May 14, 2017
With Game 7 losses in each of the last four years and a 2-6 overall mark in the series deciding contest, the Ducks look to alter their fortunes on Wednesday when they play the finale of their Western Conference semifinal set against the visiting Edmonton Oilers. (more...)
National Football League draft grades: Final analysis of all 32 teams
- May 14, 2017
The apparent success of the NFL's first outdoor draft likely means it'll continue to get larger each year. (Yes, the National Football League continues its slightly weird tour of the draft, taking it from town to town and up and down the dial.) The full draft will take place from Thursday, April 27th through Saturday, April 29th. (more...)
- May 14, 2017
The apparent success of the NFL's first outdoor draft likely means it'll continue to get larger each year. (Yes, the National Football League continues its slightly weird tour of the draft, taking it from town to town and up and down the dial.) The full draft will take place from Thursday, April 27th through Saturday, April 29th. (more...)
Predators take Game 1 in OT on goal off Corey Perry
- May 14, 2017
Lindholm scored his first playoff goal in 25 games since Game 1 of the 2015 Western Conference finals against Chicago. Among the numerous hurdles and obstacles that have blocked the Anaheim Ducks' path to a Stanley Cup title this decade, Nashville goalie Pekka Rinne might be the biggest - and not just because he's 6-foot-5. (more...)
- May 14, 2017
Lindholm scored his first playoff goal in 25 games since Game 1 of the 2015 Western Conference finals against Chicago. Among the numerous hurdles and obstacles that have blocked the Anaheim Ducks' path to a Stanley Cup title this decade, Nashville goalie Pekka Rinne might be the biggest - and not just because he's 6-foot-5. (more...)
Canelo Alvarez vs. GGG set for September 16
- May 14, 2017
Instead the two traded barbs, getting a jump-start on the promotion for their fall mega-fight, and the arena was showered with confetti. The fight all boxing fans have been waiting for - Saul "Canelo" Alvarez v Gennady Golovkin - has finally been confirmed. (more...)
- May 14, 2017
Instead the two traded barbs, getting a jump-start on the promotion for their fall mega-fight, and the arena was showered with confetti. The fight all boxing fans have been waiting for - Saul "Canelo" Alvarez v Gennady Golovkin - has finally been confirmed. (more...)
Manchester City Women ease to first FA Cup triumph
- May 14, 2017
Manchester City have more of the household names and are the reigning WSL champions with the rest of the league desperately hanging onto their coat tails in terms of recruitment and infrastructure. "We've probably had only one poor season since then; perhaps a lot of people think we punch above our weight but we don't really view it that way". "I know the club have been really going after this for the last four years since they've been a part of this league and it's very special to them", ... (more...)
- May 14, 2017
Manchester City have more of the household names and are the reigning WSL champions with the rest of the league desperately hanging onto their coat tails in terms of recruitment and infrastructure. "We've probably had only one poor season since then; perhaps a lot of people think we punch above our weight but we don't really view it that way". "I know the club have been really going after this for the last four years since they've been a part of this league and it's very special to them", ... (more...)
Nationals agree to terms with Harper for 2018 season
- May 14, 2017
Nationals outfielder and 2015 NL MVP Bryce Harper is back to producing at an exceptionally high level after a somewhat disappointing campaign previous year. Harper is set to enter free agency following the 2018 season and will nearly undoubtedly test the waters in search of another mammoth deal. "He's a very unique player that's hard to come up with, a person that's 24 years old with an MVP on his belt and a bunch of All-Star Games and Silver Sluggers", Rizzo said. (more...)
- May 14, 2017
Nationals outfielder and 2015 NL MVP Bryce Harper is back to producing at an exceptionally high level after a somewhat disappointing campaign previous year. Harper is set to enter free agency following the 2018 season and will nearly undoubtedly test the waters in search of another mammoth deal. "He's a very unique player that's hard to come up with, a person that's 24 years old with an MVP on his belt and a bunch of All-Star Games and Silver Sluggers", Rizzo said. (more...)
Real Madrid winger Bale ready to join United
- May 14, 2017
The Spain global has been heavily linked with a move to La Liga giants Real Madrid at the end of the 2016-17 season. Despite superstar Gareth Bale being hit by numerous injuries this season, Rodriguez has been able to cement a first-team spot under Zinedine Zidane. (more...)
- May 14, 2017
The Spain global has been heavily linked with a move to La Liga giants Real Madrid at the end of the 2016-17 season. Despite superstar Gareth Bale being hit by numerous injuries this season, Rodriguez has been able to cement a first-team spot under Zinedine Zidane. (more...)
Jose Mourinho: Sergio Romero will start Europa League final - Eurosport.com AU
- May 14, 2017
United failed to finish the job and find the second scoring strike, but in the end it ultimately didn't matter too much as MUFC book their tickets to Stockholm anyway, via their 2-1 advantage on aggregate. The England worldwide will miss the first three games of next season's Champions League campaign as a result. "Their league finishes on Sunday and they will have 12 days to prepare for the final and we have three Premier League matches to play". (more...)
- May 14, 2017
United failed to finish the job and find the second scoring strike, but in the end it ultimately didn't matter too much as MUFC book their tickets to Stockholm anyway, via their 2-1 advantage on aggregate. The England worldwide will miss the first three games of next season's Champions League campaign as a result. "Their league finishes on Sunday and they will have 12 days to prepare for the final and we have three Premier League matches to play". (more...)
Sunderland sunk in relegation from Premier League
- May 14, 2017
Merson said on Sky Sports Soccer Saturday programme, after Sunderland lost to Bournemouth: "I do [think Moyes will stay]". I have no sympathy with them, they deserved to go down. "We have travelled in great numbers away from home, we have had big home supports and unfortunately we have not been able to get the results which everyone wanted". (more...)
- May 14, 2017
Merson said on Sky Sports Soccer Saturday programme, after Sunderland lost to Bournemouth: "I do [think Moyes will stay]". I have no sympathy with them, they deserved to go down. "We have travelled in great numbers away from home, we have had big home supports and unfortunately we have not been able to get the results which everyone wanted". (more...)
Rafael Nadal vs Novak Djokovic, Madrid Open 2017 semi-final
- May 14, 2017
Most notably, perhaps, Kyrgios beat Nadal at Wimbledon in 2014 as a teenager, though Nadal won their only other match , on Rome's clay last year-though it took three sets and two and three-quarter hours. But if he is to progress Nadal must get the better of Djokovic , who eased into the semi-finals after scheduled opponent Kei Nishikori withdrew with a wrist injury. (more...)
- May 14, 2017
Most notably, perhaps, Kyrgios beat Nadal at Wimbledon in 2014 as a teenager, though Nadal won their only other match , on Rome's clay last year-though it took three sets and two and three-quarter hours. But if he is to progress Nadal must get the better of Djokovic , who eased into the semi-finals after scheduled opponent Kei Nishikori withdrew with a wrist injury. (more...)
Chelsea's season in numbers
- May 14, 2017
Adding to his already impressive list of achievements as a manager, Conte says his fierce dedication to the team's success made the match an nearly surreal occasion. "When you arrive after a bad season when the team were 10th, there is not only one problem". "To find the right solution quickly wasn't easy". Substitute Michy Batshuayi prodded home Cesar Azpilicueta's shot-cross from close range in the 82nd minute to see the Blues pass a dogged West Brom side that looked to be in the ... (more...)
- May 14, 2017
Adding to his already impressive list of achievements as a manager, Conte says his fierce dedication to the team's success made the match an nearly surreal occasion. "When you arrive after a bad season when the team were 10th, there is not only one problem". "To find the right solution quickly wasn't easy". Substitute Michy Batshuayi prodded home Cesar Azpilicueta's shot-cross from close range in the 82nd minute to see the Blues pass a dogged West Brom side that looked to be in the ... (more...)
Sanchez, Giroud send Arsenal up to fifth
- May 14, 2017
Stoke players look to have one eye on their summer holidays, netting just seven in their last nine and that along with the Gunners' new found defensive resilience means we'll back an Arsenal win to nil. "The Potters will not roll over, but I think the Arsenal fans can leave their "Wenger Out" banners at home this weekend". "Our record stands up with anybody against Arsenal , so we will use that to our advantage". (more...)
- May 14, 2017
Stoke players look to have one eye on their summer holidays, netting just seven in their last nine and that along with the Gunners' new found defensive resilience means we'll back an Arsenal win to nil. "The Potters will not roll over, but I think the Arsenal fans can leave their "Wenger Out" banners at home this weekend". "Our record stands up with anybody against Arsenal , so we will use that to our advantage". (more...)
Stars sign Bishop to 6-year contract
- May 14, 2017
Bishop, a two-time Vezina award finalist, played the final season of a two-year, $11.9 million contract this past season. "Ben is an elite goaltender in this league and we're thrilled to be adding him to our mix", General Manager Jim Nill said. (more...)
- May 14, 2017
Bishop, a two-time Vezina award finalist, played the final season of a two-year, $11.9 million contract this past season. "Ben is an elite goaltender in this league and we're thrilled to be adding him to our mix", General Manager Jim Nill said. (more...)
Short-handed Wizards aim to even series vs. Celtics
- May 14, 2017
Game 5 is Wednesday night in Boston. The series victor will face Cleveland in the Eastern Conference Finals. The NBA suspended Oubre for Game 4, though not everyone agreed with the decision. With the series shifting to Washington , the 5-foot-9 Thomas found scant room to roam, finishing with 13 points on only eight field-goal attempts. After being mostly silenced in Games 3 and 4, Thomas now has a minus-0.6 net rating in these playoffs. (more...)
- May 14, 2017
Game 5 is Wednesday night in Boston. The series victor will face Cleveland in the Eastern Conference Finals. The NBA suspended Oubre for Game 4, though not everyone agreed with the decision. With the series shifting to Washington , the 5-foot-9 Thomas found scant room to roam, finishing with 13 points on only eight field-goal attempts. After being mostly silenced in Games 3 and 4, Thomas now has a minus-0.6 net rating in these playoffs. (more...)
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