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Cup win won't disguise poor season, says Welbeck
- May 26, 2017
GETTYPer Mertesacker could return to the starting lineup for Arsenal on Saturday I haven't played this year. "I think that is how they will be approaching the game - to complete the job - and this Chelsea team is a machine that is very hard to stop". (more...)
- May 26, 2017
GETTYPer Mertesacker could return to the starting lineup for Arsenal on Saturday I haven't played this year. "I think that is how they will be approaching the game - to complete the job - and this Chelsea team is a machine that is very hard to stop". (more...)
Milos Raonic's path at French Open runs through Rafael Nadal
- May 26, 2017
The 2014 French Open finalist seems to have regained her form on clay with deep runs in Stuttgart and Rome and the defense of her crown in Madrid . Open's fourth-round to Lucas Pouille of France. Rafael Nadal , who has won the tournament nine of the past 12 times, will also be there. "It's an wonderful feeling to be back and to look at this trophy". (more...)
- May 26, 2017
The 2014 French Open finalist seems to have regained her form on clay with deep runs in Stuttgart and Rome and the defense of her crown in Madrid . Open's fourth-round to Lucas Pouille of France. Rafael Nadal , who has won the tournament nine of the past 12 times, will also be there. "It's an wonderful feeling to be back and to look at this trophy". (more...)
Top 10 Roger Federer vs Rafael Nadal points
- May 26, 2017
Murray is renowned for his hard work on the training court and said there is no magic ingredient if he is to win Roland Garros for the first time, having reached a year ago s final only to lose to Djokovic in four sets. World number one Andy Murray is battling to recover from an illness before the French Open begins on Sunday, according to British media reports. (more...)
- May 26, 2017
Murray is renowned for his hard work on the training court and said there is no magic ingredient if he is to win Roland Garros for the first time, having reached a year ago s final only to lose to Djokovic in four sets. World number one Andy Murray is battling to recover from an illness before the French Open begins on Sunday, according to British media reports. (more...)
French draw has Djokovic-Nadal clash in semis
- May 26, 2017
Murray lost in the third round of the Monte-Carlo Masters and was eliminated at the semi-final stage of the Barcelona Open before suffering consecutive early exits in Madrid and Rome . They have had to face up to some tough questions, as they have had shrugged these queries without losing sight of their objective, which has had invariably peaked during the clay season - specifically in Paris . (more...)
- May 26, 2017
Murray lost in the third round of the Monte-Carlo Masters and was eliminated at the semi-final stage of the Barcelona Open before suffering consecutive early exits in Madrid and Rome . They have had to face up to some tough questions, as they have had shrugged these queries without losing sight of their objective, which has had invariably peaked during the clay season - specifically in Paris . (more...)
FA wants betting information on Terry withdrawal
- May 26, 2017
Sunderland boss David Moyes said after Chelsea's 5-1 win that he had received advance notice of the plans, and when Blues striker Diego Costa asked Sunderland goalkeeper Jordan Pickford to kick the ball out, he obliged. It was an unbelievable send-off from the supporters to help me to celebrate 22 years at the club. The 36-year-old defender has won every trophy available at club level and his teammates stood by and applauded as he left the pitch in the 26th minute, which is ... (more...)
- May 26, 2017
Sunderland boss David Moyes said after Chelsea's 5-1 win that he had received advance notice of the plans, and when Blues striker Diego Costa asked Sunderland goalkeeper Jordan Pickford to kick the ball out, he obliged. It was an unbelievable send-off from the supporters to help me to celebrate 22 years at the club. The 36-year-old defender has won every trophy available at club level and his teammates stood by and applauded as he left the pitch in the 26th minute, which is ... (more...)
Manchester United Became the UEFA Europa League Champion
- May 26, 2017
Qualifying for the UCL via a top-four finish in the Premier League has never been tougher, with six teams‚ Chelsea , Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester City, Liverpool, United and Arsenal, genuine heavyweights. "In the Premier League we couldn't hit the target to go to the Champions League but tonight we gave all our effort and now we're playing in the Champions League ". (more...)
- May 26, 2017
Qualifying for the UCL via a top-four finish in the Premier League has never been tougher, with six teams‚ Chelsea , Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester City, Liverpool, United and Arsenal, genuine heavyweights. "In the Premier League we couldn't hit the target to go to the Champions League but tonight we gave all our effort and now we're playing in the Champions League ". (more...)
Kim smashes Scott record with Players win
- May 26, 2017
Ian Poulter of England (71) and second-round co-leader Louis Oosthuizen of South Africa (73) tied for second at 281. After his victory in the Wyndham Championship last year, Kim is the fourth player in the last 25 years to win twice on the PGA Tour before the age of 22, following in the footsteps of Tiger Woods, Sergio Garcia and Jordan Spieth. (more...)
- May 26, 2017
Ian Poulter of England (71) and second-round co-leader Louis Oosthuizen of South Africa (73) tied for second at 281. After his victory in the Wyndham Championship last year, Kim is the fourth player in the last 25 years to win twice on the PGA Tour before the age of 22, following in the footsteps of Tiger Woods, Sergio Garcia and Jordan Spieth. (more...)
F1 2017: Jenson Button surprised by Alonso's Indy move
- May 26, 2017
But just below the surface was also an underlying fear: What would happen next year? They might notice more armed law-enforcement officials once they make it through the gates at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. He will start from the 29th spot, or middle of the 10th row. "The fact of the matter is he's got a really good shot at it, man". You know, we are running very, very fast, an average of 370 kmh. (more...)
- May 26, 2017
But just below the surface was also an underlying fear: What would happen next year? They might notice more armed law-enforcement officials once they make it through the gates at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. He will start from the 29th spot, or middle of the 10th row. "The fact of the matter is he's got a really good shot at it, man". You know, we are running very, very fast, an average of 370 kmh. (more...)
Has Wenger 'lost it'? Former Arsenal star claims he has…
- May 26, 2017
Pep Guardiola's side required only a point to secure a top-four place, but instead of sitting back went about dismantling their opponents. Liverpool will be playing in the Champions League for the first time since the 2014-15 season, and truly deserved this on the basis of the effort. (more...)
- May 26, 2017
Pep Guardiola's side required only a point to secure a top-four place, but instead of sitting back went about dismantling their opponents. Liverpool will be playing in the Champions League for the first time since the 2014-15 season, and truly deserved this on the basis of the effort. (more...)
No surprise: It's Cavs-Warriors in the NBA Finals, again
- May 26, 2017
James only needed until the third quarter of game five of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Boston Celtics on Thursday to reach the 28 points he required for the milestone. Avery Bradley had a strong game with 23 points, but Boston couldn't stop Cleveland's high-powered offensive attack and clearly missed Isaiah Thomas on the offensive end. (more...)
- May 26, 2017
James only needed until the third quarter of game five of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Boston Celtics on Thursday to reach the 28 points he required for the milestone. Avery Bradley had a strong game with 23 points, but Boston couldn't stop Cleveland's high-powered offensive attack and clearly missed Isaiah Thomas on the offensive end. (more...)
England captain Eoin Morgan praises 'brilliant' Worcestershire all-rounder Moeen Ali
- May 26, 2017
Morgan hit 107 off 93 balls and Moeen Ali propelled England's total to 339-6 with a brisk 77 after AB de Villiers had won the toss and opted to field at the start of the three-match series . Both Alex Hales and England Test skipper Joe Root made runs on an easy-paced pitch before they each fell to Andile Phehlukwayo. Morgan emphasised the belief he has in the 29-year-old at the end of the first game. (more...)
- May 26, 2017
Morgan hit 107 off 93 balls and Moeen Ali propelled England's total to 339-6 with a brisk 77 after AB de Villiers had won the toss and opted to field at the start of the three-match series . Both Alex Hales and England Test skipper Joe Root made runs on an easy-paced pitch before they each fell to Andile Phehlukwayo. Morgan emphasised the belief he has in the 29-year-old at the end of the first game. (more...)
Kohli upbeat about India's chances
- May 26, 2017
You go all in, you try and come out on top. You're here for a sporting tournament, and that remains paramount. "It's obviously horrifying; we had to go through 30 years of (civil) war and know how bad it is ". "But you don't tend to look too much into it in tournaments like this - it is a one-off game and both teams will be playing with freedom and hope it comes off". (more...)
- May 26, 2017
You go all in, you try and come out on top. You're here for a sporting tournament, and that remains paramount. "It's obviously horrifying; we had to go through 30 years of (civil) war and know how bad it is ". "But you don't tend to look too much into it in tournaments like this - it is a one-off game and both teams will be playing with freedom and hope it comes off". (more...)
Manchester United players react to winning the Europa League
- May 26, 2017
We came here with one option - to win the trophy that the club had never won and we did it so we are happy. "These things are bad all over the world, in London and in Paris", said Pogba, who was also playing at the Stade de France on the night of the November 2015 Paris terror attacks. (more...)
- May 26, 2017
We came here with one option - to win the trophy that the club had never won and we did it so we are happy. "These things are bad all over the world, in London and in Paris", said Pogba, who was also playing at the Stade de France on the night of the November 2015 Paris terror attacks. (more...)
James leads Cavaliers back into NBA Finals
- May 26, 2017
Almost 6,000 postseason points, thousands of made shots and more than 200 playoff games later, James is the NBA's all-time leading playoff scorer. The two finals teams have lost just one game between them on the way to the finals, the Warriors going a ideal 12-0 in cutting a swathe through the Western Conference and the Cavs dropping just one game. (more...)
- May 26, 2017
Almost 6,000 postseason points, thousands of made shots and more than 200 playoff games later, James is the NBA's all-time leading playoff scorer. The two finals teams have lost just one game between them on the way to the finals, the Warriors going a ideal 12-0 in cutting a swathe through the Western Conference and the Cavs dropping just one game. (more...)
Europa League victory lifted Manchester: Alex Ferguson
- May 26, 2017
Paul Pogba and Henrikh Mkhitaryan led United to their only trophy this season two days after Manchester witnessed a bomb blast at a concert venue claimed 22 lives and left 64 injured. "This is a time now that I will go and spend with my family, there's decisions I have to make and I'll do that over the next few weeks". "But three trophies in the season, Champions League , Europa League ". (more...)
- May 26, 2017
Paul Pogba and Henrikh Mkhitaryan led United to their only trophy this season two days after Manchester witnessed a bomb blast at a concert venue claimed 22 lives and left 64 injured. "This is a time now that I will go and spend with my family, there's decisions I have to make and I'll do that over the next few weeks". "But three trophies in the season, Champions League , Europa League ". (more...)
Memorial Day weekend events salute Montana's fallen heroes
- May 26, 2017
Participating veterans are asked to wear a white shirt and dark trousers. Flowers will be cast into the river followed by a gun volley for deceased veterans, and "Taps" will be played by a representative of the Parkway High School band. Speaker is Mahoning County Auditor Dan Yemma. The keynote speaker will be retired Air Force Master Sgt. Duane Loeck. The city of Troy Memorial Day services will begin at 10 a.m. (more...)
- May 26, 2017
Participating veterans are asked to wear a white shirt and dark trousers. Flowers will be cast into the river followed by a gun volley for deceased veterans, and "Taps" will be played by a representative of the Parkway High School band. Speaker is Mahoning County Auditor Dan Yemma. The keynote speaker will be retired Air Force Master Sgt. Duane Loeck. The city of Troy Memorial Day services will begin at 10 a.m. (more...)
Trump supporter apologises to Guardian reporter after winning US House race
- May 26, 2017
Republican Greg Gianforte's win in Montana's special election hinged on flaws in both the two major party candidates. (AP Photo/Bobby Caina Calvan, File). "Last night I made a mistake". "I am not proud of what happened, I should not have responded in the way that I did, and I'm sorry", he said. But the relatively close margin of the race in Republican-leaning Montana was encouraging to Democrats, who are already focused on next month's hotly contested special House election in the ... (more...)
- May 26, 2017
Republican Greg Gianforte's win in Montana's special election hinged on flaws in both the two major party candidates. (AP Photo/Bobby Caina Calvan, File). "Last night I made a mistake". "I am not proud of what happened, I should not have responded in the way that I did, and I'm sorry", he said. But the relatively close margin of the race in Republican-leaning Montana was encouraging to Democrats, who are already focused on next month's hotly contested special House election in the ... (more...)
Warriors make most dominant playoff run ever to NBA Finals
- May 26, 2017
Many narratives were rewritten and egg smeared on faces Sunday as the Cavaliers ( gasp ) lost to the Celtics in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals, 111-108, in Cleveland. Typically, James bounces back following poor games. Before Thomas' injury, he primarily held the ball on most plays allowing the Cavaliers to focus on one player. (more...)
- May 26, 2017
Many narratives were rewritten and egg smeared on faces Sunday as the Cavaliers ( gasp ) lost to the Celtics in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals, 111-108, in Cleveland. Typically, James bounces back following poor games. Before Thomas' injury, he primarily held the ball on most plays allowing the Cavaliers to focus on one player. (more...)
Wayne Rooney has 'more or less' decided Manchester United future
- May 26, 2017
United manager Jose Mourinho was jubilant but also put things in perspective: "If we could, we would change peoples' lives for this cup - we would not think twice". "What I love in this kid, Marcus, is that he copes with the pressure and I can press him, I can be very demanding with him". "I'll do that the next few weeks with my family while I'm away and, honestly, as soon as I know what's going on then, I'm sure you [will know]". (more...)
- May 26, 2017
United manager Jose Mourinho was jubilant but also put things in perspective: "If we could, we would change peoples' lives for this cup - we would not think twice". "What I love in this kid, Marcus, is that he copes with the pressure and I can press him, I can be very demanding with him". "I'll do that the next few weeks with my family while I'm away and, honestly, as soon as I know what's going on then, I'm sure you [will know]". (more...)
Andre Agassi to coach Novak Djokovic at French Open 2017
- May 26, 2017
The 20-year-old Zverev won 6-4 6-3 to become the youngest player to win an ATP 1000 tournament since Djokovic, aged 19 in Miami, a decade ago. "We don't have any long-term commitment yet". Del Potro held serve twice and Djokovic once at the start of the second set before a heavy downpour at the Foro Italico sent the players to the locker room at around 10:45 pm. (more...)
- May 26, 2017
The 20-year-old Zverev won 6-4 6-3 to become the youngest player to win an ATP 1000 tournament since Djokovic, aged 19 in Miami, a decade ago. "We don't have any long-term commitment yet". Del Potro held serve twice and Djokovic once at the start of the second set before a heavy downpour at the Foro Italico sent the players to the locker room at around 10:45 pm. (more...)
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