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Jaap Stam confident Reading can handle play-off pressure
- May 29, 2017
But with a curious sense of timing, immediately after their victory it was announced the club was now in Chinese hands with the Thai consortium retaining just 25 percent. The 31-year-old Ecuador worldwide has been a key figure in United's defensive line this campaign, with manager Jose Mourinho describing the former Wigan Athletic defender as the "best right back in world football". (more...)
- May 29, 2017
But with a curious sense of timing, immediately after their victory it was announced the club was now in Chinese hands with the Thai consortium retaining just 25 percent. The 31-year-old Ecuador worldwide has been a key figure in United's defensive line this campaign, with manager Jose Mourinho describing the former Wigan Athletic defender as the "best right back in world football". (more...)
South Africa pursue great obsession for major international trophy at ICC Championship
- May 29, 2017
While the first match was comfortable for England , the second match was tense as they just about scraped past the visitors, winning by two runs thanks to a century from Ben Stokes and some impressive last over bowling from Mark Wood. "Then the doctors, physios, strength and conditioning coaches have a clear idea of what we can do to counteract it and maybe take the problem away, which is obviously what I want and what the medical staff wants". (more...)
- May 29, 2017
While the first match was comfortable for England , the second match was tense as they just about scraped past the visitors, winning by two runs thanks to a century from Ben Stokes and some impressive last over bowling from Mark Wood. "Then the doctors, physios, strength and conditioning coaches have a clear idea of what we can do to counteract it and maybe take the problem away, which is obviously what I want and what the medical staff wants". (more...)
LeBron James says he's ready for Warriors-Cavs III
- May 29, 2017
The Celtics , who are missing their best player, injured guard Isaiah Thomas , led by as many as 16 points in the first half and appeared primed to stun Cleveland again while James flirted with disaster. James, for his part, sounded as though he was simply blown away to be mentioned in the same sentence as His Airness. LeBron James has had an outstanding run in the 2017 NBA Playoffs - significantly "flipping the switch" and playing at a level well above where he performed during the ... (more...)
- May 29, 2017
The Celtics , who are missing their best player, injured guard Isaiah Thomas , led by as many as 16 points in the first half and appeared primed to stun Cleveland again while James flirted with disaster. James, for his part, sounded as though he was simply blown away to be mentioned in the same sentence as His Airness. LeBron James has had an outstanding run in the 2017 NBA Playoffs - significantly "flipping the switch" and playing at a level well above where he performed during the ... (more...)
Bourdais returns to Indianapolis Motor Speedway after crash
- May 29, 2017
He then held off the three-time victor to take the checkered flag Sunday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. "Unbelievable feeling!" a jubilant Sato, 40, declared. Dixon said he was a "little banged up", adding he believes in the safety measures implemented over the past few years by the track and series. When I saw the wall coming, I said, 'Oh boy, this is gonna be bad. (more...)
- May 29, 2017
He then held off the three-time victor to take the checkered flag Sunday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. "Unbelievable feeling!" a jubilant Sato, 40, declared. Dixon said he was a "little banged up", adding he believes in the safety measures implemented over the past few years by the track and series. When I saw the wall coming, I said, 'Oh boy, this is gonna be bad. (more...)
Warriors claim West title with another sweep
- May 29, 2017
It was also an up-and-down postseason for Ginobili, who didn't score in the first four games he played but finished with three vintage performances in his last four games. Without his defense on one end and shot creation on the other the Spurs could not match up. In some alternative universe where Leonard stays healthy, the Warriors don't sweep the Spurs and the race for seis is still on. (more...)
- May 29, 2017
It was also an up-and-down postseason for Ginobili, who didn't score in the first four games he played but finished with three vintage performances in his last four games. Without his defense on one end and shot creation on the other the Spurs could not match up. In some alternative universe where Leonard stays healthy, the Warriors don't sweep the Spurs and the race for seis is still on. (more...)
Man Utd star Paul Pogba celebrates Ramadan in Makkah
- May 29, 2017
Pogba scored the opening goal against Ajax in the Europa League final to help his side book a spot in the Champions League next season. However, this was not the first time in Mecca for the world's most expensive player. Manchester United's £100million record signing Paul Pogba is close to his mother Yeo Moriba, who has overseen his meteoric rise to become the world's most expensive footballer, wrote Quora. (more...)
- May 29, 2017
Pogba scored the opening goal against Ajax in the Europa League final to help his side book a spot in the Champions League next season. However, this was not the first time in Mecca for the world's most expensive player. Manchester United's £100million record signing Paul Pogba is close to his mother Yeo Moriba, who has overseen his meteoric rise to become the world's most expensive footballer, wrote Quora. (more...)
Cavs' Kevin Love: We're defending champs, not Finals underdogs
- May 29, 2017
The magnitude of the challenge the Warriors present the Cavaliers in the Finals was so great, LeBron James wouldn't immediately discuss it because "it's too stressful". Does the thought of seeing another season extend all the way until June only to end in a loss deter him? "We match up well with them, and I think they'd say the same about us". (more...)
- May 29, 2017
The magnitude of the challenge the Warriors present the Cavaliers in the Finals was so great, LeBron James wouldn't immediately discuss it because "it's too stressful". Does the thought of seeing another season extend all the way until June only to end in a loss deter him? "We match up well with them, and I think they'd say the same about us". (more...)
Warriors-Cavaliers - Why Is It Called a "Rubber Match"?
- May 29, 2017
But even he'll admit another appearance in the NBA Finals - an unprecedented seventh-straight - is a resume-booster if there were one. Golden State already is the first team to begin a postseason 12-0, and the Warriors would love to go unbeaten the entire way - as daunting of a challenge as it would be to do so against King James and Co. (more...)
- May 29, 2017
But even he'll admit another appearance in the NBA Finals - an unprecedented seventh-straight - is a resume-booster if there were one. Golden State already is the first team to begin a postseason 12-0, and the Warriors would love to go unbeaten the entire way - as daunting of a challenge as it would be to do so against King James and Co. (more...)
Vettel denies team orders played a part in Monaco win
- May 29, 2017
Ricciardo gained his places on strategy, with Dutch team mate Max Verstappen venting his fury over the radio with some pithy language after discovering he was behind his team mate despite starting in front. 'The more races we do, the more we learn and the stronger we get. We will regroup. The Ferrari auto seems to work everywhere - they have had arguably the strongest vehicle all year - and the next 14 races are going to be very, very hard. (more...)
- May 29, 2017
Ricciardo gained his places on strategy, with Dutch team mate Max Verstappen venting his fury over the radio with some pithy language after discovering he was behind his team mate despite starting in front. 'The more races we do, the more we learn and the stronger we get. We will regroup. The Ferrari auto seems to work everywhere - they have had arguably the strongest vehicle all year - and the next 14 races are going to be very, very hard. (more...)
Daniel Ricciardo: "I think we could have done better"
- May 29, 2017
Asked directly about the prospect of leaving Red Bull , however, Ricciardo said: "At the moment, no". Daniel Ricciardo admitted he was lucky to carry on after hitting the wall at Saint Devote as he finished third at Monaco on Sunday. (more...)
- May 29, 2017
Asked directly about the prospect of leaving Red Bull , however, Ricciardo said: "At the moment, no". Daniel Ricciardo admitted he was lucky to carry on after hitting the wall at Saint Devote as he finished third at Monaco on Sunday. (more...)
Angelique Kerber suffers historic French Open defeat
- May 29, 2017
Even Kerber-who had an 0-7 record against top-20 opponents coming into the tournament so far this year-discounted her abilities on clay before the match. Dimitrov made light work of veteran Frenchman Stephane Robert to win 6-2, 6-3, 6-4 on Court Philippe Chatrier , ending a four-match losing run in Paris . (more...)
- May 29, 2017
Even Kerber-who had an 0-7 record against top-20 opponents coming into the tournament so far this year-discounted her abilities on clay before the match. Dimitrov made light work of veteran Frenchman Stephane Robert to win 6-2, 6-3, 6-4 on Court Philippe Chatrier , ending a four-match losing run in Paris . (more...)
Scott Dixon walks away from huge Indy 500 crash
- May 29, 2017
It was his second IndyCar victory, the first coming in 2013 in Long Beach - 73 races ago. This time he held his nerve to give Andretti Autosport its third victory in four years at the Brickyard and shouted "Awesome!" into his radio as his win was confirmed. (more...)
- May 29, 2017
It was his second IndyCar victory, the first coming in 2013 in Long Beach - 73 races ago. This time he held his nerve to give Andretti Autosport its third victory in four years at the Brickyard and shouted "Awesome!" into his radio as his win was confirmed. (more...)
Rooney: I have lots of offers
- May 29, 2017
Mourinho has now revealed that he called Ferguson after the game to tell him he had completed the club's title jigsaw. "Honestly, I've said before, I don't know", Rooney told British media. "You know, it is really hard", the Portuguese said of the tragic backdrop. "This year, I have never once sulked or let my head drop". "Of course I want to play". (more...)
- May 29, 2017
Mourinho has now revealed that he called Ferguson after the game to tell him he had completed the club's title jigsaw. "Honestly, I've said before, I don't know", Rooney told British media. "You know, it is really hard", the Portuguese said of the tragic backdrop. "This year, I have never once sulked or let my head drop". "Of course I want to play". (more...)
FA Cup unlikely to have any bearing on future: Wenger
- May 29, 2017
Alexis Sanchez put the Gunners into an early lead, though replays suggested a handball in the build-up, as the north Londoners dominated long periods of the game. The most important thing is the team didn't win. Fabregas added: "Sometimes it is all about the coach's decision". "I believe that I just want to do well for this club and apart from that I think it's down to the board members". (more...)
- May 29, 2017
Alexis Sanchez put the Gunners into an early lead, though replays suggested a handball in the build-up, as the north Londoners dominated long periods of the game. The most important thing is the team didn't win. Fabregas added: "Sometimes it is all about the coach's decision". "I believe that I just want to do well for this club and apart from that I think it's down to the board members". (more...)
Antonio Conte Wants to Stay 'Many Years' at Chelsea
- May 29, 2017
Arsenal have won the FA Cup three times in the last four seasons and Ramsey has now bagged the victor twice. From the outset there was friction when Costa claimed a bad back prevented him from participating in some of the long pattern-of-play exercises in pre-season. (more...)
- May 29, 2017
Arsenal have won the FA Cup three times in the last four seasons and Ramsey has now bagged the victor twice. From the outset there was friction when Costa claimed a bad back prevented him from participating in some of the long pattern-of-play exercises in pre-season. (more...)
Kerber wants to 'find herself' after Roland Garros first round exit
- May 29, 2017
And there are a number of women players, including third seed Simona Halep , who could win the French Open , which makes it even more interesting. I think that was the key for the match. "It's kind of - I don't want to say 'open, ' because everyone's really good, but - very competitive", Rogers said, "and there's not like that dominating force". (more...)
- May 29, 2017
And there are a number of women players, including third seed Simona Halep , who could win the French Open , which makes it even more interesting. I think that was the key for the match. "It's kind of - I don't want to say 'open, ' because everyone's really good, but - very competitive", Rogers said, "and there's not like that dominating force". (more...)
Indy heartbreak for Alonso
- May 29, 2017
The hectic race featured 35 lead changes among a race-record 15 drivers . Castroneves made several efforts to get back to the top spot, but Sato's auto was too fast, and he would not give up his position. As Motorsport detailed , the crash occurred when Howard's Honda "bounced off the outside wall at Turn 1, and stumbled down the banking, right into the path of Dixon". (more...)
- May 29, 2017
The hectic race featured 35 lead changes among a race-record 15 drivers . Castroneves made several efforts to get back to the top spot, but Sato's auto was too fast, and he would not give up his position. As Motorsport detailed , the crash occurred when Howard's Honda "bounced off the outside wall at Turn 1, and stumbled down the banking, right into the path of Dixon". (more...)
Lewis Hamilton retains respect for Sebastian Vettel after Spain battle
- May 29, 2017
All but three of the last 16 races in Spain have been won from the top slot, leaving Hamilton with every chance of taking his second victory of the season on Sunday to cut Vettel's 13-point lead. "I stayed ahead and then got into a nice rhythm". But after labelling the German's tactics "dangerous", Hamilton got his own back just a matter of laps later when he charged past the Ferrari driver like a steam train on the 220mph drag down to the opening turn. (more...)
- May 29, 2017
All but three of the last 16 races in Spain have been won from the top slot, leaving Hamilton with every chance of taking his second victory of the season on Sunday to cut Vettel's 13-point lead. "I stayed ahead and then got into a nice rhythm". But after labelling the German's tactics "dangerous", Hamilton got his own back just a matter of laps later when he charged past the Ferrari driver like a steam train on the 220mph drag down to the opening turn. (more...)
White Hart Lane finale 'perfect' - Pochettino
- May 29, 2017
Asked for his abiding memory of the stadium, Pochettino said: "Now it will always be the last day". There was not a dry eye in the house as stars from the past were paraded on the pitch in an emotional ceremony after the final whistle. Levy added: "Farewell White Hart Lane - you were the home we all loved coming to". The last-ever goal came from Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney , but by that time Tottenham already had the goals it required - from Victor Wanyama's ... (more...)
- May 29, 2017
Asked for his abiding memory of the stadium, Pochettino said: "Now it will always be the last day". There was not a dry eye in the house as stars from the past were paraded on the pitch in an emotional ceremony after the final whistle. Levy added: "Farewell White Hart Lane - you were the home we all loved coming to". The last-ever goal came from Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney , but by that time Tottenham already had the goals it required - from Victor Wanyama's ... (more...)
Dhoni delivers as Pune reach IPL final
- May 29, 2017
RPS also happened to be the neighbour of the team Mumbai . The other option would be to play a batsman in Usman Khawaja, but that would be fraught with risk, since the Australian hasn't played a single game in IPL 2017 , and experienced or not, bringing someone in from the cold like that could really backfire, particularly in the Wankhede cauldron. (more...)
- May 29, 2017
RPS also happened to be the neighbour of the team Mumbai . The other option would be to play a batsman in Usman Khawaja, but that would be fraught with risk, since the Australian hasn't played a single game in IPL 2017 , and experienced or not, bringing someone in from the cold like that could really backfire, particularly in the Wankhede cauldron. (more...)
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