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Madrid a draw away from Spanish title after win over Celta
- May 18, 2017
Real top the standings on 90 points meaning they need just one point from their remaining league game at Malaga on Sunday to finish ahead of Barcelona and lift a first title since Jose Mourinho's 2012 success. "We're only thinking about the final stretch". Zinedine Zidane underlined Cristiano Ronaldo's importance for Real Madrid after seeing him reach another historic landmark, insisting the record-breaking forward is "always there in the decisive moments". (more...)
- May 18, 2017
Real top the standings on 90 points meaning they need just one point from their remaining league game at Malaga on Sunday to finish ahead of Barcelona and lift a first title since Jose Mourinho's 2012 success. "We're only thinking about the final stretch". Zinedine Zidane underlined Cristiano Ronaldo's importance for Real Madrid after seeing him reach another historic landmark, insisting the record-breaking forward is "always there in the decisive moments". (more...)
New horses among Preakness challenges facing Always Dreaming
- May 18, 2017
Despite having one win in four starts as a 3-year-old, Gunnevera has a solid resume. He flew to Baltimore on Tuesday with Always Dreaming and Shirreffs felt good about his horse's chances. When handicapping Preakness Stakes 2017, it's important to not get too hung up on what happened in the Kentucky Derby two weeks before. Handicapping this year's Preakness and isolating the victor presents the usual challenge and be careful before just assuming a bias or sharp turns will favor a ... (more...)
- May 18, 2017
Despite having one win in four starts as a 3-year-old, Gunnevera has a solid resume. He flew to Baltimore on Tuesday with Always Dreaming and Shirreffs felt good about his horse's chances. When handicapping Preakness Stakes 2017, it's important to not get too hung up on what happened in the Kentucky Derby two weeks before. Handicapping this year's Preakness and isolating the victor presents the usual challenge and be careful before just assuming a bias or sharp turns will favor a ... (more...)
Mauricio Pochettino admits there's 'nothing to regret' despite Chelsea's title win
- May 18, 2017
Kane hoped the progression of improvement from 2016 to this year will continue next season, when Spurs play their home games 12 miles to the west at Wembley. "I am not upset because we had to make that decision", he said. "You cannot play against Arsenal, you can't play against Man City or Southampton and play four or five kids". (more...)
- May 18, 2017
Kane hoped the progression of improvement from 2016 to this year will continue next season, when Spurs play their home games 12 miles to the west at Wembley. "I am not upset because we had to make that decision", he said. "You cannot play against Arsenal, you can't play against Man City or Southampton and play four or five kids". (more...)
Man United deal backed, Real Madrid offer Chelsea swap
- May 18, 2017
However, if Manchester United manage to complete the big money move for Bale in the summer transfer window, their efforts to sign another one of their hot targets - Antoine Griezmann - are likely to be jeopardised. I don't know what will happen next year. Zidane was also asked about Gareth Bale, who remains an injury absentee after aggravating a calf issue against Barcelona in last month's Clasico. (more...)
- May 18, 2017
However, if Manchester United manage to complete the big money move for Bale in the summer transfer window, their efforts to sign another one of their hot targets - Antoine Griezmann - are likely to be jeopardised. I don't know what will happen next year. Zidane was also asked about Gareth Bale, who remains an injury absentee after aggravating a calf issue against Barcelona in last month's Clasico. (more...)
Cyclists honoured by Ride of Silence
- May 18, 2017
Sponsored by the East Carolina Chapter of Velo Cycling Organization, the Ride of Silence not only points out the importance for bicyclists to follow the rules of the road, but drivers as well. and departing at 6:30 p.m. for the ride from Daley Plaza. There will be speakers and instructions at 6:45, a moment of noise at 6:59 and the Ride of Silence begins at 7. (more...)
- May 18, 2017
Sponsored by the East Carolina Chapter of Velo Cycling Organization, the Ride of Silence not only points out the importance for bicyclists to follow the rules of the road, but drivers as well. and departing at 6:30 p.m. for the ride from Daley Plaza. There will be speakers and instructions at 6:45, a moment of noise at 6:59 and the Ride of Silence begins at 7. (more...)
After title, Chelsea boss Conte sets sights on FA Cup glory
- May 18, 2017
Watford manager Walter Mazzarri is in no doubt Chelsea deserve the plaudits as champions, but remains determined his players will not get swept up in the title celebrations at Stamford Bridge. We've won the title but that doesn't mean that the team can not get better. "When you arrive after a bad season and the team has arrived at 10th in the league it means there are a lot of problems". (more...)
- May 18, 2017
Watford manager Walter Mazzarri is in no doubt Chelsea deserve the plaudits as champions, but remains determined his players will not get swept up in the title celebrations at Stamford Bridge. We've won the title but that doesn't mean that the team can not get better. "When you arrive after a bad season and the team has arrived at 10th in the league it means there are a lot of problems". (more...)
Thierry Henry: This is how Jose Mourinho will have the last laugh
- May 18, 2017
For the first time in his career, Arsene Wenger defeated Jose Mourinho in a Premiership match, while Liverpool once again did an incredibly very bad thing and lost the third place in the standings after they only managed to get one point from the game with Southampton . (more...)
- May 18, 2017
For the first time in his career, Arsene Wenger defeated Jose Mourinho in a Premiership match, while Liverpool once again did an incredibly very bad thing and lost the third place in the standings after they only managed to get one point from the game with Southampton . (more...)
Here's why LaVar Ball was so upset with Kristine Leahy
- May 18, 2017
Ball replied: "Uh, yeah, if you have a women's company. Don't even talk to me". "Triple Bs, billion, billion, billion". You think I'm playin'? Triple Bs - billion, billion, billion", he said, adding: "That's the only way they going to come at me. (more...)
- May 18, 2017
Ball replied: "Uh, yeah, if you have a women's company. Don't even talk to me". "Triple Bs, billion, billion, billion". You think I'm playin'? Triple Bs - billion, billion, billion", he said, adding: "That's the only way they going to come at me. (more...)
Rafael Nadal beats Dominic Thiem to win Madrid Open
- May 18, 2017
I didn't do any bad mistakes at my break chances. "Anything could have happened at the end of the first set", added Nadal . They are very important tournaments for me. I was expecting to play well. "This is the situation right now", assured Nadal . In the tenth game Dominic on his serve played a triple set-bol, but twice at the tiebreak was one ball away from winning the set but failed to use his chances. (more...)
- May 18, 2017
I didn't do any bad mistakes at my break chances. "Anything could have happened at the end of the first set", added Nadal . They are very important tournaments for me. I was expecting to play well. "This is the situation right now", assured Nadal . In the tenth game Dominic on his serve played a triple set-bol, but twice at the tiebreak was one ball away from winning the set but failed to use his chances. (more...)
Watch MI vs RPS live IPL 10 Qualifier 1 on Hotstar
- May 18, 2017
The 17-year-old tall off-break bowler rocked the Mumbai Indians' top order to set up 20-run win in the Qualifier 1 match at Wankhede Stadium here on Tuesday night. 2 Number of players to aggregate 1000 runs in IPL matches at the Wankhede. Mumbai Indians take a lot of leverage from their batting which has been firing on all cylinders in this season of IPL, with the likes of Rohit Sharma, Kieron Pollard, Parthiv Patel, Lendl Simmons and Nitish Rana among their ranks, who can take apart ... (more...)
- May 18, 2017
The 17-year-old tall off-break bowler rocked the Mumbai Indians' top order to set up 20-run win in the Qualifier 1 match at Wankhede Stadium here on Tuesday night. 2 Number of players to aggregate 1000 runs in IPL matches at the Wankhede. Mumbai Indians take a lot of leverage from their batting which has been firing on all cylinders in this season of IPL, with the likes of Rohit Sharma, Kieron Pollard, Parthiv Patel, Lendl Simmons and Nitish Rana among their ranks, who can take apart ... (more...)
Manchester City vs. Leicester: Highlights and recap
- May 18, 2017
Toure looked like he would be leaving the club after being left out of City's Champions League squad and did not play a Premier League game until November. Zabaleta , who signed from Espanyol in August 2008, is City's third longest-serving player after Joe Hart and Vincent Kompany. You don't know what's going to happen in the future. (more...)
- May 18, 2017
Toure looked like he would be leaving the club after being left out of City's Champions League squad and did not play a Premier League game until November. Zabaleta , who signed from Espanyol in August 2008, is City's third longest-serving player after Joe Hart and Vincent Kompany. You don't know what's going to happen in the future. (more...)
Relegated Hull only have themselves to blame, says boss
- May 18, 2017
Marco Silva's side slipped to a 4-0 defeat at Selhurst Park that ensured they will return to the Championship after only one season back in the top flight. When times get tough they are not the type of players you need. Hull still have one game left to play this season and this comes on home soil this Saturday when they take on Tottenham Hotspur, who have been edged out for the title for the second year running. (more...)
- May 18, 2017
Marco Silva's side slipped to a 4-0 defeat at Selhurst Park that ensured they will return to the Championship after only one season back in the top flight. When times get tough they are not the type of players you need. Hull still have one game left to play this season and this comes on home soil this Saturday when they take on Tottenham Hotspur, who have been edged out for the title for the second year running. (more...)
Korean Kim Si-woo wins The Players Championship
- May 18, 2017
Poulter briefly tied for the lead towards the conclusion of the front nine, but he will be more than satisfied with a final-round 71 which has resulted in him moving 117 spots up the standings. Kim kept a clean card to the end for a 3-under 69 to become the youngest champion in the 44-year history of the biggest tournament this side of the majors. (more...)
- May 18, 2017
Poulter briefly tied for the lead towards the conclusion of the front nine, but he will be more than satisfied with a final-round 71 which has resulted in him moving 117 spots up the standings. Kim kept a clean card to the end for a 3-under 69 to become the youngest champion in the 44-year history of the biggest tournament this side of the majors. (more...)
Stoke City out to upset Arsenal's Champions League hopes
- May 18, 2017
That would leave both sides level 73 points, with a goal difference of 30 and a goals scored tally of 74, leading to a play-off at a neutral venue before the end of the season and an extra nerve-wracking day out for both sets of fans. "But now we have three games and we have to give everything, like we did today, to try and get everything out of all the games". "It's a good opportunity to show your character, how you come back and how you recover". (more...)
- May 18, 2017
That would leave both sides level 73 points, with a goal difference of 30 and a goals scored tally of 74, leading to a play-off at a neutral venue before the end of the season and an extra nerve-wracking day out for both sets of fans. "But now we have three games and we have to give everything, like we did today, to try and get everything out of all the games". "It's a good opportunity to show your character, how you come back and how you recover". (more...)
Ryan, Senators shock Penguins in Game 1 of East final
- May 18, 2017
Craig Anderson was also dialed in for Game 1 and although he surrendered a late 3rd period goal that eventually forced extra time , he was able to turn aside 27 of Pittsburgh's 28 shots including a pair in OT. "What is said is received and we go out and do our job", said defenceman Dion Phaneuf . Ottawa killed all five Pittsburgh power plays, including 45 seconds of 5-on-3 play, and didn't allow a plethora of unsafe chances around the net. (more...)
- May 18, 2017
Craig Anderson was also dialed in for Game 1 and although he surrendered a late 3rd period goal that eventually forced extra time , he was able to turn aside 27 of Pittsburgh's 28 shots including a pair in OT. "What is said is received and we go out and do our job", said defenceman Dion Phaneuf . Ottawa killed all five Pittsburgh power plays, including 45 seconds of 5-on-3 play, and didn't allow a plethora of unsafe chances around the net. (more...)
Aguero the main man for Guardiola as Manchester City shine
- May 18, 2017
And his reactions and technique when the Brazilian's pass found him 25 yards out, striking the ball perfectly over a despairing defence and goalkeeper were just beyond compare. Meanwhile Arsenal ensured the race to finish in the Premier League's top four will go down to the final day of the season with a laboured 2-0 win against relegated Sunderland. (more...)
- May 18, 2017
And his reactions and technique when the Brazilian's pass found him 25 yards out, striking the ball perfectly over a despairing defence and goalkeeper were just beyond compare. Meanwhile Arsenal ensured the race to finish in the Premier League's top four will go down to the final day of the season with a laboured 2-0 win against relegated Sunderland. (more...)
Kawhi Leonard suffered no structural damage with ankle injury
- May 18, 2017
Been happening forever since I've been in the league. "Who gives a damn about what his intent was". You ever heard of manslaughter? I wish he hadn't landed on my foot, and honestly I had no idea he had landed on my foot until I turned back and he was already on the ground. (more...)
- May 18, 2017
Been happening forever since I've been in the league. "Who gives a damn about what his intent was". You ever heard of manslaughter? I wish he hadn't landed on my foot, and honestly I had no idea he had landed on my foot until I turned back and he was already on the ground. (more...)
Glenn Loovens: "Sheffield Wednesday are ready for the Premier League"
- May 18, 2017
Elias Kachunga claims the Premier League is bigger than the Bundesliga as he looks to draw on his previous promotion experience in Huddersfield's play-off campaign. The supporters were great over the season but now they have to be greater. Wednesday go into the match on the back of three victories from their last four home fixtures however The Owls have lost on home soil to Play-Off rivals Reading and Fulham this season. (more...)
- May 18, 2017
Elias Kachunga claims the Premier League is bigger than the Bundesliga as he looks to draw on his previous promotion experience in Huddersfield's play-off campaign. The supporters were great over the season but now they have to be greater. Wednesday go into the match on the back of three victories from their last four home fixtures however The Owls have lost on home soil to Play-Off rivals Reading and Fulham this season. (more...)
Jose Mourinho Looks To Europa League Final After Tottenham Hotspur Defeat
- May 18, 2017
Manchester United managed to keep the Spanish side Celta Vigo at bay with a 1-1 draw at the Old Trafford, to make it to the Europa League final on a 2-1 aggregate score. "I told them I can't lie and say this is more important than Wednesday or that Wednesday is more important than Stockholm". "If we lose the final, we don't play Champions League". (more...)
- May 18, 2017
Manchester United managed to keep the Spanish side Celta Vigo at bay with a 1-1 draw at the Old Trafford, to make it to the Europa League final on a 2-1 aggregate score. "I told them I can't lie and say this is more important than Wednesday or that Wednesday is more important than Stockholm". "If we lose the final, we don't play Champions League". (more...)
The Day Real Madrid Lost La Liga Title at Vigo
- May 18, 2017
Zidane's team was coming off an intense midweek match against Atletico Madrid in the semifinals of the Champions League , when it advanced to set up a final against Juventus. Celta had eliminated Zidane's team from the Copa del Rey quarterfinals this year, beating Madrid 2-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium and drawing 2-2 at the Balaidos. (more...)
- May 18, 2017
Zidane's team was coming off an intense midweek match against Atletico Madrid in the semifinals of the Champions League , when it advanced to set up a final against Juventus. Celta had eliminated Zidane's team from the Copa del Rey quarterfinals this year, beating Madrid 2-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium and drawing 2-2 at the Balaidos. (more...)
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