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Kvitova delights in 'special' comeback win
- May 30, 2017
PARIS (AP) Angelique Kerber has not been playing at all like someone ranked No. 1 this season, and on Sunday she became the first woman seeded No. All three - Venus Williams , Petra Kvitova and Svetlana Kuznetsova , who has the most relaxed game against the No. 60-ranked Christina McHale - will need to be at their best. (more...)
- May 30, 2017
PARIS (AP) Angelique Kerber has not been playing at all like someone ranked No. 1 this season, and on Sunday she became the first woman seeded No. All three - Venus Williams , Petra Kvitova and Svetlana Kuznetsova , who has the most relaxed game against the No. 60-ranked Christina McHale - will need to be at their best. (more...)
Wenger's Arsenal future to be decided after FA Cup final
- May 30, 2017
When asked on Wednesday if it would be his last game as Gunners boss he replied: "I don't know". "Would it be a nice farewell?" "I just want to win the cup". Rob Holding and Per Mertesacker - who has not started a match for over a year - are the club's only other senior centre-backs. Nacho Monreal can also play at centre back, however the Spaniard's best performances have come when the former Malaga fullback has played at wingback, meaning Wenger could be reluctant to deploy ... (more...)
- May 30, 2017
When asked on Wednesday if it would be his last game as Gunners boss he replied: "I don't know". "Would it be a nice farewell?" "I just want to win the cup". Rob Holding and Per Mertesacker - who has not started a match for over a year - are the club's only other senior centre-backs. Nacho Monreal can also play at centre back, however the Spaniard's best performances have come when the former Malaga fullback has played at wingback, meaning Wenger could be reluctant to deploy ... (more...)
Wagner takes Huddersfield out of their comfort zone
- May 30, 2017
Huddersfield , coached by German David Wagner , also won their playoff semi-final, against Sheffield Wednesday, on penalties but they will feel they deserved the victory having restricted Reading to long-range efforts. I'm so proud of my players. "I know a lot of the pundits wrote us off". Half of "Town" fans surveyed by the Huddersfield Daily Examiner earlier this year said they'd be willing to part with anything in the region of £250 to £400 for a season ticket next campaign. (more...)
- May 30, 2017
Huddersfield , coached by German David Wagner , also won their playoff semi-final, against Sheffield Wednesday, on penalties but they will feel they deserved the victory having restricted Reading to long-range efforts. I'm so proud of my players. "I know a lot of the pundits wrote us off". Half of "Town" fans surveyed by the Huddersfield Daily Examiner earlier this year said they'd be willing to part with anything in the region of £250 to £400 for a season ticket next campaign. (more...)
Tiger Woods arrested for DUI in South Florida, says alcohol not involved
- May 30, 2017
The professional golfer, 41, was nabbed around 3 a.m. on Military Trail just south of Indian Creek Parkway, Jupiter Police spokeswoman Kristin Rightler told the Daily News. His back pain made him quit the Omega Dubai Desert Classic in February after scoring a 77, forcing him to leave in the next day. Last week, he wrote on his website that he meant to play professionally again and that he "could no longer live with the pain" he had before the surgery. (more...)
- May 30, 2017
The professional golfer, 41, was nabbed around 3 a.m. on Military Trail just south of Indian Creek Parkway, Jupiter Police spokeswoman Kristin Rightler told the Daily News. His back pain made him quit the Omega Dubai Desert Classic in February after scoring a 77, forcing him to leave in the next day. Last week, he wrote on his website that he meant to play professionally again and that he "could no longer live with the pain" he had before the surgery. (more...)
Conte Defends Victor Moses, Insists He's Not a Cheat
- May 30, 2017
And Mata sportingly paid tribute to the Gunners. Aaron Ramsey , who scored his second FA Cup-winning goal having also secured the trophy in 2014 against Hull City, said he wants Wenger to continue in charge, praising his switch to a three-man defence which enabled Arsenal to finish the season strongly. (more...)
- May 30, 2017
And Mata sportingly paid tribute to the Gunners. Aaron Ramsey , who scored his second FA Cup-winning goal having also secured the trophy in 2014 against Hull City, said he wants Wenger to continue in charge, praising his switch to a three-man defence which enabled Arsenal to finish the season strongly. (more...)
Adieu, Angie! No. 1 Kerber Out in First Round
- May 30, 2017
She said: "I thought it was 4-3". "Thank you guys I love you so much", she told the crowd, who applauded generously. Three weeks shy of her 37th birthday, the American star, who made her debut in the French capital in 1997, kicks off her latest campaign against China's Wang Qiang. (more...)
- May 30, 2017
She said: "I thought it was 4-3". "Thank you guys I love you so much", she told the crowd, who applauded generously. Three weeks shy of her 37th birthday, the American star, who made her debut in the French capital in 1997, kicks off her latest campaign against China's Wang Qiang. (more...)
Mumbai reach IPL final
- May 30, 2017
Mumbai finished the run chase by scoring 111 for four after losing three wickets quickly, including the in-form Parthiv Patel (14) and his opening partner Lendl Simmons (3). Yes, this season the pitches at this venue have been hard to score on but certainly not as tough as has been made out by batsmen who have shown a great reluctance to adapt. (more...)
- May 30, 2017
Mumbai finished the run chase by scoring 111 for four after losing three wickets quickly, including the in-form Parthiv Patel (14) and his opening partner Lendl Simmons (3). Yes, this season the pitches at this venue have been hard to score on but certainly not as tough as has been made out by batsmen who have shown a great reluctance to adapt. (more...)
No. 1 seed Angelique Kerber falls at French Open
- May 30, 2017
Kvitova is set to face the victor of the match between America's Bethanie Mattek-Sand and Russian Evgeniya Rodina. Kuznetsova ousted American Christina McHale 7-5, 6-4, while Williams posted a 6-5, 7-6 (3) victory over China's Qiang Wang. After briefly threatening a recovery in the eighth game, in which she held two break points, Kerber meekly surrendered the first set with a forehand that never looked like clearing the net. (more...)
- May 30, 2017
Kvitova is set to face the victor of the match between America's Bethanie Mattek-Sand and Russian Evgeniya Rodina. Kuznetsova ousted American Christina McHale 7-5, 6-4, while Williams posted a 6-5, 7-6 (3) victory over China's Qiang Wang. After briefly threatening a recovery in the eighth game, in which she held two break points, Kerber meekly surrendered the first set with a forehand that never looked like clearing the net. (more...)
Parthiv Patel's dream season capped off by Mumbai Indians' IPL 2017 triumph
- May 30, 2017
Check out the highlights: 1. Rohit Sharma's wife Ritika Sajdeh posted an emotional message on a social media site following the win of Mumbai Indians in the IPL final on Sunday. The Rolling Stones frontman is an avid cricket fan who once bought the rights to use audio from the Sharjah Trophy cricket tournament just so that he could get coverage over the Internet. (more...)
- May 30, 2017
Check out the highlights: 1. Rohit Sharma's wife Ritika Sajdeh posted an emotional message on a social media site following the win of Mumbai Indians in the IPL final on Sunday. The Rolling Stones frontman is an avid cricket fan who once bought the rights to use audio from the Sharjah Trophy cricket tournament just so that he could get coverage over the Internet. (more...)
Kvitova to play at French Open
- May 30, 2017
On the men's side, top-seeded Andy Murray, who, like Kerber, has struggled despite his ranking this year, received the most daunting first-week challenge of top players. Two-time Wimbledon champion Kvitova has been out of action since the December knife attack, which severely injured her left, playing hand. "Thank you for everything, you helped me through this hard time", said Kvitova. (more...)
- May 30, 2017
On the men's side, top-seeded Andy Murray, who, like Kerber, has struggled despite his ranking this year, received the most daunting first-week challenge of top players. Two-time Wimbledon champion Kvitova has been out of action since the December knife attack, which severely injured her left, playing hand. "Thank you for everything, you helped me through this hard time", said Kvitova. (more...)
Nadal brushes aside France's Paire in Roland Garros opener
- May 30, 2017
With the victory, the 30-year-old Nadal extended his 2017 clay-court record to 18-1 and his career Roland Garros record to 73-2. - Goffin, who reached the quarter-finals previous year, struck 12 aces en route to his comfortable win and will play Ukrainian Sergiy Stakhovsky in the second round. (more...)
- May 30, 2017
With the victory, the 30-year-old Nadal extended his 2017 clay-court record to 18-1 and his career Roland Garros record to 73-2. - Goffin, who reached the quarter-finals previous year, struck 12 aces en route to his comfortable win and will play Ukrainian Sergiy Stakhovsky in the second round. (more...)
Life must go on despite attack, says Chelsea boss Conte
- May 30, 2017
The Arsenal players want him to stay and Wenger revealed after the game that a decision will be made in a board meeting with chairman Sir Chips Keswick and majority shareholder Stan Kroenke on Tuesday. "I don't mind facing criticism from supporters or from journalists, I will always try to answer it if I can, but once the game starts you should stand behind your team". (more...)
- May 30, 2017
The Arsenal players want him to stay and Wenger revealed after the game that a decision will be made in a board meeting with chairman Sir Chips Keswick and majority shareholder Stan Kroenke on Tuesday. "I don't mind facing criticism from supporters or from journalists, I will always try to answer it if I can, but once the game starts you should stand behind your team". (more...)
South Africa outbatted, outbowled, outfielder by England
- May 30, 2017
When Jos Buttler, who returned to the England fold following his stint at the IPL along with Ben Stokes and Chris Woakes, was dismissed in the 35th over it appeared South Africa would be chasing a mediocre total. Jimmy Anderson believes he may be fit for England's opening Test of the summer against South Africa despite a torn thigh muscle. As England head into a packed schedule of 50-over cricket, Morgan expects the whole 15-man squad to play a role in the coming weeks. (more...)
- May 30, 2017
When Jos Buttler, who returned to the England fold following his stint at the IPL along with Ben Stokes and Chris Woakes, was dismissed in the 35th over it appeared South Africa would be chasing a mediocre total. Jimmy Anderson believes he may be fit for England's opening Test of the summer against South Africa despite a torn thigh muscle. As England head into a packed schedule of 50-over cricket, Morgan expects the whole 15-man squad to play a role in the coming weeks. (more...)
Journey to the Stanley Cup Final: Nashville Predators
- May 30, 2017
By contrast, National Hockey League teams regularly roll four forwards lines, six defensemen and a goalie, with the average minutes per game for top defensemen in the mid- to high-20s, while top forwards log anywhere from the low 20s to the high teens. (more...)
- May 30, 2017
By contrast, National Hockey League teams regularly roll four forwards lines, six defensemen and a goalie, with the average minutes per game for top defensemen in the mid- to high-20s, while top forwards log anywhere from the low 20s to the high teens. (more...)
I am still the right man to lead Arsenal, says Arsene Wenger
- May 30, 2017
Battered by criticism from furious Arsenal fans who have called for his resignation throughout a troubled season , Wenger was finally able to celebrate as he won the FA Cup for a record seventh time . "Of course I think he'll stay", Ramsey told BBC Sport , as quoted by Goal . "I think the first goal was very odd", said the Italian. He deserves this. (more...)
- May 30, 2017
Battered by criticism from furious Arsenal fans who have called for his resignation throughout a troubled season , Wenger was finally able to celebrate as he won the FA Cup for a record seventh time . "Of course I think he'll stay", Ramsey told BBC Sport , as quoted by Goal . "I think the first goal was very odd", said the Italian. He deserves this. (more...)
Man Utd will challenge for PL title next season - Lingard
- May 30, 2017
Griezmann has always been linked with a potential world-record move to United and admitted this month that he was considering leaving Atletico, with the 26-year-old also reportedly a target for La Liga champions Real Madrid. "I knew people who were at the concert, so it's not easy, it's not a nice moment - not just for Manchester but for the whole of England, and we all felt that. (more...)
- May 30, 2017
Griezmann has always been linked with a potential world-record move to United and admitted this month that he was considering leaving Atletico, with the 26-year-old also reportedly a target for La Liga champions Real Madrid. "I knew people who were at the concert, so it's not easy, it's not a nice moment - not just for Manchester but for the whole of England, and we all felt that. (more...)
Vettel wins Monaco Grand prix
- May 30, 2017
Mercedes non-executive chairman Niki Lauda had said that if one driver was holding the other up, he had to let the quicker one past. It was a damage limitation operation for Hamilton , who predicted before the race he wouldn't finish any higher than tenth, but the three-time world champion is now a full race win behind Vettel in the standings. (more...)
- May 30, 2017
Mercedes non-executive chairman Niki Lauda had said that if one driver was holding the other up, he had to let the quicker one past. It was a damage limitation operation for Hamilton , who predicted before the race he wouldn't finish any higher than tenth, but the three-time world champion is now a full race win behind Vettel in the standings. (more...)
James passes Jordan, Cavs back in Finals with win
- May 30, 2017
In the third quarter alone, Irving tied a Cavalier postseason record for points in a quarter (21), and set a franchise playoff record for field goals made in a single quarter with nine. Thomas initially injured his hip in March and played the final two months of the regular season before aggravating it during the playoffs. Here are three things we learned from Cleveland's most recent series win. (more...)
- May 30, 2017
In the third quarter alone, Irving tied a Cavalier postseason record for points in a quarter (21), and set a franchise playoff record for field goals made in a single quarter with nine. Thomas initially injured his hip in March and played the final two months of the regular season before aggravating it during the playoffs. Here are three things we learned from Cleveland's most recent series win. (more...)
Kell Brook's future uncertain but Spence looking toward more world titles
- May 30, 2017
The main event is expected to begin at close to 5:30 p.m. ET. Fighting in front of around 27,000 highly-partisan fans in his home city of Sheffield, Brook more than matched Spence Jr for the first eight rounds but swelling over his left eye ultimately turned the bout in the American's favour. (more...)
- May 30, 2017
The main event is expected to begin at close to 5:30 p.m. ET. Fighting in front of around 27,000 highly-partisan fans in his home city of Sheffield, Brook more than matched Spence Jr for the first eight rounds but swelling over his left eye ultimately turned the bout in the American's favour. (more...)
Antonio Conte hails Chelsea stalwart John Terry
- May 30, 2017
For all of the Italian's success, however, Manchester United legend Neville believes the team pieced together by Mourinho during his first stint at Chelsea still tops the class of 2017. "Genuinely I haven't made any decisions of yet and I'm evaluating all my options at the moment". "He (Conte) has been brilliant with me". "We won our 29th game this season, so it's a great achievement. (more...)
- May 30, 2017
For all of the Italian's success, however, Manchester United legend Neville believes the team pieced together by Mourinho during his first stint at Chelsea still tops the class of 2017. "Genuinely I haven't made any decisions of yet and I'm evaluating all my options at the moment". "He (Conte) has been brilliant with me". "We won our 29th game this season, so it's a great achievement. (more...)
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