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Blues stay alive by beating Predators
- May 19, 2017

The theme of this series has been: Preds stake the lead, Blues play defeated, Preds win. Leon Draisaitl and the Edmonton Oilers' historic night fueled Edmonton to a 7-1 win Sunday against the visiting Anaheim Ducks. Jake Allen made 21 saves for the Blues, who had dropped two in a row. NOTES: The Blues and Predators announced a joint effort to donate to flood relief efforts in the Midwest. (more...)

Mourinho done with EPL games after latest defeat
- May 19, 2017

You can only rest particular players and certain times if you know what your preferred outfit is going to be for the final, and Mourinho, with only 15 established first team players at his disposal, has clearly kept this in mind. "So we have lots of changes in relation to the last match and in the next match we will have a lot of changes in relation to this match ". "I can not go to Manchester City or Arsenal and put out five kids at the same time altogether". (more...)

Allardyce agrees with Mourinho that last league game should have been moved
- May 19, 2017

I hope you don't kill me when you see my team . Puel's future is to be discussed at the end of the Premier League season but with Jose Mourinho again selecting a weakened XI - without Marcus Rashford, Michael Carrick, Paul Pogba , Ander Herrera and David De Gea - the home team had the chance to impress. (more...)

I Loved Playing at White Hart Lane - Heung-Min Son
- May 19, 2017

Tottenham , who will be playing all their home games at Wembley next season, are next up against Leicester City on Thursday. "But we have one (the Europa League final) that is more important than others". Harry Kane insists Tottenham will look to make Wembley a "fortress" when they make the temporary switch next season. "This has been a proper send-off to what has been an fantastic stadium for us". (more...)

Moussa Sissoko Starts - Tottenham Hotspur Team vs Leicester City Confirmed
- May 19, 2017

Speaking before Spurs clash with Leicester on Thursday, Pochettino said: "We talk about 'if Tottenham are in the Champions League, it will be more attractive.' But then it's all about if you pay or not when we talk about top players". Maguire has impressed thus far this season, despite Hull's problems, and has been heavily linked with a summer exit to a bigger club, with Spurs reportedly interested. (more...)

West Brom -- Player Ratings
- May 19, 2017

West Brom haven't really got much left to play for, but the importance of tonight's game will certainly not be lost on the City players. "Our home season was not good but we finished the last three games with good performances", Guardiola told a news conference. (more...)

LeBron Scores 35 Points, Irving 27; Cavaliers Sweep Raptors
- May 19, 2017

The Cavaliers are the first team in National Basketball Association history to start 8-0 in consecutive postseasons. They set out to win, of course they set out to win, but in the end there was no shame in losing to the best, and there still isn't, for what it's worth. (more...)

Manchester United to land Oblak if De Gea leaves for Real Madrid
- May 19, 2017

United will demand £60m for De Gea and manager Jose Mourinho has identified Oblak as a potential replacement for the Spain global. The Slovenian shot-stopper is highly coveted in the Premier League, with Arsenal, Manchester City, Chelsea and Manchester United all linked with bids as they prepare for potential goalkeeping departures. (more...)

Spurs cannot compete with rivals in transfer window - Pochettino
- May 19, 2017

Kane said that his team had the ability to win titles. South Korea global Son Heung-Min and teammates Kyle Walker, Kevin Wimmer and Ben Davies will travel to Seoul on the same day for a promotional visit before joining the rest of the squad in Hong Kong. (more...)

Mourinho: Why I Lost Temper With Wenger On Touchline
- May 19, 2017

Seventeen matches in seven weeks with 16 players is impossible. In addition, the Red Devils' boss criticised the Old Trafford atmosphere, claiming fans have been too inconsistent in their support. We needed to rest players. "It's between two teams, and at the end of the day that's what I make of it". 'We have to focus on the remaining fixtures, starting with Thursday's important match: the Europa League semi-final second leg against Celta. (more...)

Why Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has been better than Pep Guardiola - Hasselbaink
- May 19, 2017

We had so many chances in the first half and then we got a bit nervous. Star striker Diego Costa has been their top scorer in the ongoing Premier League season, having scored 20 goals till date, just four less than Everton's Romelu Lukaku. (more...)

Duffy dominates as Royals top Yankees 5-1 to avoid sweep
- May 19, 2017

On Thursday, Green followed Montgomery into the game and struck out six while allowing just one hit over three shutout innings. He walked only one batter after issuing four free passes in each of his previous two turns, including a 6 2/3-inning effort in which he yielded three runs en route to a win over the Chicago Cubs. (more...)

Paul Pierce says the Celtics should trade the No. 1 overall pick
- May 19, 2017

First, because Isaiah Thomas figured to earn an honor - which he did, landing on the second team. Fultz is a franchise player who can be a perennial all star for years to come. If it does happen, I see this team winning 60 games and having an eight year window for championships at the least. After being routed in Boston by LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavs for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, the Celtics may have shown just how far away they are from competing. (more...)

Fired-up Novak Djokovic enters last eight in Rome, Stan Wawrinka out
- May 19, 2017

Zverev, the 16th seed who is the youngest player in the ATP top 50, will meet the victor of the clash between Tomas Berdych and Milos Raonic , to be played later Thursday. It was his first claycourt win against a top-10 player at an ATP Tour event and his reward is a clash with Croatia's Marin Cilic who beat David Goffin 6-3 6-4. (more...)

Italian Open: Rafael Nadal loses to Dominic Thiem in quarter-finals
- May 19, 2017

One backhand victor from the back of the court with Nadal at the net was especially memorable. Dominic Thiem of Austria celebrates after beating Rafael Nadal of Spain at the Italian Open tennis tournament, in Rome , Friday, May 19, 2017. (more...)

Veteran Fitzpatrick agrees to terms with Bucs
- May 19, 2017

It was not a surprise when the Buccaneers let quarterback Mike Glennon walk in free agency knowing there was no chance he would start in Winston's place unless the former Heisman Trophy victor went down injured. Fitzpatrick has spent 12 seasons in the league and has yet to play in a postseason game. He became a free agent following the season and signed a three-year deal with the Bills, where he took over as the starter for an injured Trent Edwards at midseason. (more...)

AB de Villiers still hasn't given up on Test return
- May 19, 2017

AB de Villiers has defended his decision to put the Indian Premier League before Test cricket as South Africa began their tour knowing they must take on England in their four-match series without their best batsman. South Africa's captain AB de Villiers celebrates after scoring a century (100 runs) during the first one day global (ODI) cricket match between India and South Africa at Green Park Stadium in Kanpur. (more...)

Spurs advance to face Warriors in Western Finals
- May 19, 2017

Could this be the first of many playoff battles between the Golden State Warriors and the San Antonio Spurs? Still, the Warriors are a different beast, and the Spurs need their most risky weapon. Popovich doesn't have his old coaching pals Mike Brown or Steve Kerr fooled. Popovich is known for his dry one-liners, but the injury-stricken Spurs may need divine intervention to topple the red-hot Warriors. (more...)

Nicky Hayden 'extremely critical' after cycling accident
- May 19, 2017

Since the accident, Hayden's girlfriend Jackie and several members of the Honda World Superbike team that he now races for have been with him too. " The prognosis remains reserved ". Thursday. Members of Nicky's team and his fiancé are with him in the hospital . "Following the incident, Nicky was treated on site by medical staff and then taken by ambulance to a hospital near Rimini for immediate treatment". (more...)

Lookin At Lee eyes Preakness glory after strong run in Derby
- May 19, 2017

Brands extended his perfection to four victories in as many starts this season. Since 1983, the Preakness victor has emerged from the Derby in 30 of 33 runnings. The friends we made there are friends we will have forever. I didn't get bumped. "He's a blue-collar horse and probably easy to overlook, but he's not for us". (more...)