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Full coverage: Gennady Golovkin vs. Canelo Alvarez
- June 06, 2017
Canelo , GGG announce fight set for September 16 It took more than a year to get scheduled, but Canelo Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin announced that their long-awaited showdown is on, as they've signed on to fight September 16. Despite being the slight favorite and champion going in, the 35-year-old Kazakhstan native cedes the spotlight to the soon-to-be 27-year-old Mexican fighter, whose promoter - De La Hoya - is handling lead promotional responsibilities for this event. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
Canelo , GGG announce fight set for September 16 It took more than a year to get scheduled, but Canelo Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin announced that their long-awaited showdown is on, as they've signed on to fight September 16. Despite being the slight favorite and champion going in, the 35-year-old Kazakhstan native cedes the spotlight to the soon-to-be 27-year-old Mexican fighter, whose promoter - De La Hoya - is handling lead promotional responsibilities for this event. (more...)
Eden Hazard Suffers Major Injury Blow During National Team Training With Belgium
- June 06, 2017
The Chelsea forward picked up the injury while training with the Belgium national team on Sunday as they prepared for their World Cup qualifier in Estonia on Friday. I still have a contract for three years. A haul of 16 goals represented Hazard's best return in a Premier League season, but he insisted that collective objectives are his main focus. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
The Chelsea forward picked up the injury while training with the Belgium national team on Sunday as they prepared for their World Cup qualifier in Estonia on Friday. I still have a contract for three years. A haul of 16 goals represented Hazard's best return in a Premier League season, but he insisted that collective objectives are his main focus. (more...)
Conte's warning on transfers after Chelsea cup defeat
- June 06, 2017
Diego Costa levelled for a below-par Chelsea after Victor Moses had picked up a second yellow card for diving in the Arsenal box, only to see Aaron Ramsey head home the decisive goal three minutes later. With Arsenal's defence ravaged by injury and suspension, Gunners boss Arsene Wenger handed Mertesacker his first appearance in the starting line-up for 392 days in Saturday's Wembley showpiece against Chelsea . (more...)
- June 06, 2017
Diego Costa levelled for a below-par Chelsea after Victor Moses had picked up a second yellow card for diving in the Arsenal box, only to see Aaron Ramsey head home the decisive goal three minutes later. With Arsenal's defence ravaged by injury and suspension, Gunners boss Arsene Wenger handed Mertesacker his first appearance in the starting line-up for 392 days in Saturday's Wembley showpiece against Chelsea . (more...)
John Lynch signs former teammate Elvis Dumervil to bolster 49ers pass rush
- June 06, 2017
Veteran pass rusher Elvis Dumervil will sign with the San Francisco 49ers , both parties confirmed on Monday. A source told ESPN's Adam Schefter that Dumervil signed a two-year deal with the Niners. Dumervil, 33, won't be gifted a starting job, but should find himself in the thick of the competition from the jump. Dumervil missed time while dealing with a foot injury. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
Veteran pass rusher Elvis Dumervil will sign with the San Francisco 49ers , both parties confirmed on Monday. A source told ESPN's Adam Schefter that Dumervil signed a two-year deal with the Niners. Dumervil, 33, won't be gifted a starting job, but should find himself in the thick of the competition from the jump. Dumervil missed time while dealing with a foot injury. (more...)
Warriors put on a show, clinic in Game 2 rout of Cavaliers
- June 06, 2017
Kerr is back coaching the Golden State Warriors after more than six weeks, feeling well enough that he plans to coach the remainder of the NBA Finals. His teams have won at least one road game in 37 of the first 40, with the lone exceptions being the 2007 NBA Finals (against San Antonio), the 2008 Eastern Conference semifinals (against Boston) and the 2009 East finals (against Orlando). (more...)
- June 06, 2017
Kerr is back coaching the Golden State Warriors after more than six weeks, feeling well enough that he plans to coach the remainder of the NBA Finals. His teams have won at least one road game in 37 of the first 40, with the lone exceptions being the 2007 NBA Finals (against San Antonio), the 2008 Eastern Conference semifinals (against Boston) and the 2009 East finals (against Orlando). (more...)
Tiger Woods' Ex-Mistress Speaks Out About His Arrest
- June 06, 2017
He was "extremely sleepy" and the officer observed it was hard for Woods to keep his eyes open and hard to walk. The report added that Woods told the officer he "takes several prescriptions", which he had mentioned in his statement Monday evening. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
He was "extremely sleepy" and the officer observed it was hard for Woods to keep his eyes open and hard to walk. The report added that Woods told the officer he "takes several prescriptions", which he had mentioned in his statement Monday evening. (more...)
Apple HomePod: The smart speaker battle is on
- June 06, 2017
At just under 7 inches tall, HomePod can be placed nearly anywhere in the home and is available in white and space gray. This is helped by its included A8 chip, which Apple claims is the most powerful processor to ever be found in a speaker. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
At just under 7 inches tall, HomePod can be placed nearly anywhere in the home and is available in white and space gray. This is helped by its included A8 chip, which Apple claims is the most powerful processor to ever be found in a speaker. (more...)
Will consider if Real Madrid make an offer, says Chelsea's Eden Hazard
- June 06, 2017
Chelsea missed out on Champions League football this season after finishing tenth in the Premier League in the 2015/16 season, but will be back amongst Europe's elite following their comeback to win the English league title this season. "We want to go further, including in the Champions League", he said . "I feel good at Chelsea , but you never know what can happen". I'm a Chelsea player, I have another contract for three years. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
Chelsea missed out on Champions League football this season after finishing tenth in the Premier League in the 2015/16 season, but will be back amongst Europe's elite following their comeback to win the English league title this season. "We want to go further, including in the Champions League", he said . "I feel good at Chelsea , but you never know what can happen". I'm a Chelsea player, I have another contract for three years. (more...)
Dillon Goes the Distance for 600 Upset
- June 06, 2017
Dillon celebrated by diving head first into the infield grass. "It didn't make much sense to do anything else but that, really", said Alexander, who replaced Slugger Labbe as Dillon's crew chief last Monday. The longest race in the NASCAR Cup season has also turned into the race worth the most of any during the regular season as NASCAR has added an additional stage. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
Dillon celebrated by diving head first into the infield grass. "It didn't make much sense to do anything else but that, really", said Alexander, who replaced Slugger Labbe as Dillon's crew chief last Monday. The longest race in the NASCAR Cup season has also turned into the race worth the most of any during the regular season as NASCAR has added an additional stage. (more...)
Warriors dominate Cavaliers again, take 2-0 series lead
- June 06, 2017
It was his eighth career triple-double in the NBA Finals , tying Magic Johnson for the record. Curry matched LeBron's triple-double with one of this own-his first in the postseason-finishing with 32 points, 10 boards, and 11 assists. The win had added meaning since Kerr made a triumphant return to the sidelines for the first time since Golden State's first round series with the Trailblazers. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
It was his eighth career triple-double in the NBA Finals , tying Magic Johnson for the record. Curry matched LeBron's triple-double with one of this own-his first in the postseason-finishing with 32 points, 10 boards, and 11 assists. The win had added meaning since Kerr made a triumphant return to the sidelines for the first time since Golden State's first round series with the Trailblazers. (more...)
LeBron James' home vandalised with racial slur
- June 06, 2017
Due to the nature of the word, police are investigating it as a hate crime. James said the incident made him think of the mother of Emmett Till , a 14-year-old African-American brutally murdered in MS in 1955, who gave her son an open casket because "she wanted to show the world what her son went through as far as a hate crime and being black in America". (more...)
- June 06, 2017
Due to the nature of the word, police are investigating it as a hate crime. James said the incident made him think of the mother of Emmett Till , a 14-year-old African-American brutally murdered in MS in 1955, who gave her son an open casket because "she wanted to show the world what her son went through as far as a hate crime and being black in America". (more...)
Champions Trophy 2017: Clash Against India 'Just Another Game', Says Azhar Ali
- June 05, 2017
They, however, faced off in the shortest version of the game during last year's ICC World T20 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Read Also: Champions Trophy 2017: Will MS Dhoni's consistency help India win the trophy? . With a full-strength team available for selection in their backyard at the Champions Trophy, England are clear favourites. With India comfortably winning both the warm-up matches of the Champions Trophy, wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik feels that the Men in Blue ... (more...)
- June 05, 2017
They, however, faced off in the shortest version of the game during last year's ICC World T20 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Read Also: Champions Trophy 2017: Will MS Dhoni's consistency help India win the trophy? . With a full-strength team available for selection in their backyard at the Champions Trophy, England are clear favourites. With India comfortably winning both the warm-up matches of the Champions Trophy, wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik feels that the Men in Blue ... (more...)
Why the French Open champion broke down in tears
- June 05, 2017
And of course if you win, you enjoy more". Add it all up, and it means that there will be a first-time major title victor at the end of the tournament. She dropped in the rankings last year to No. 74, but has regained some of her momentum this year with significant wins at Dubai, Doha, Indian Wells, and Miami, making it to the quarters and finals of those tournaments. (more...)
- June 05, 2017
And of course if you win, you enjoy more". Add it all up, and it means that there will be a first-time major title victor at the end of the tournament. She dropped in the rankings last year to No. 74, but has regained some of her momentum this year with significant wins at Dubai, Doha, Indian Wells, and Miami, making it to the quarters and finals of those tournaments. (more...)
Ranked Andy Murray eases into French Open quarterfinals
- June 05, 2017
And on clay I never won against her, so it was a really good match . "Obviously there was a awful tragedy in London", Murray said. Halep, 25, is viewed as one of this year's title favourites at Roland Garros after winning the Madrid Open and reaching the final in Rome last month. (more...)
- June 05, 2017
And on clay I never won against her, so it was a really good match . "Obviously there was a awful tragedy in London", Murray said. Halep, 25, is viewed as one of this year's title favourites at Roland Garros after winning the Madrid Open and reaching the final in Rome last month. (more...)
Mladenovic stuns Garbine Muguruza, Venus Williams ousted
- June 05, 2017
Muguruza admonished the partisan crowd as she was leaving Court Suzanne Lenglen following her 6-1, 3-6, 6-3 defeat which her coach later claimed were "pathetic" and had "no class". A new Grand Slam victor is set to emerge at the tournament as none of the women's players remaining made that. Mladenovic often played to the fans, waving her arms to ask for more noise. (more...)
- June 05, 2017
Muguruza admonished the partisan crowd as she was leaving Court Suzanne Lenglen following her 6-1, 3-6, 6-3 defeat which her coach later claimed were "pathetic" and had "no class". A new Grand Slam victor is set to emerge at the tournament as none of the women's players remaining made that. Mladenovic often played to the fans, waving her arms to ask for more noise. (more...)
Imperious Nadal chasing French Open decima
- June 05, 2017
Youth came out trumps over experience when 23-year-old Garbine Muguruza beat 36-year-old Francesca Schiavone in first round action at Roland Garros on Monday. Keys, a 2015 Australian Open semifinalist, missed the first two months of this season after left wrist surgery. - Switzerland's Stan Wawrinka, the men's third seed, beat Jozef Kovalik of Slovakia 6-2 7-6 (6) 6-3. (more...)
- June 05, 2017
Youth came out trumps over experience when 23-year-old Garbine Muguruza beat 36-year-old Francesca Schiavone in first round action at Roland Garros on Monday. Keys, a 2015 Australian Open semifinalist, missed the first two months of this season after left wrist surgery. - Switzerland's Stan Wawrinka, the men's third seed, beat Jozef Kovalik of Slovakia 6-2 7-6 (6) 6-3. (more...)
Thad Matta out as basketball coach at Ohio State
- June 05, 2017
According to Cleveland.com , Matta had three years remaining on a contract extension he signed in 2012. "I am confident in his leadership to return the program to the winning ways that we have all enjoyed during his 13-year tenure". But the program had taken an undeniable turn in recent years. "I could see and sense that maybe it was time". Matta reached two Final Fours in nine NCAA Tournament appearances, won five Big Ten regular-season titles and finished with a 150-78 record. (more...)
- June 05, 2017
According to Cleveland.com , Matta had three years remaining on a contract extension he signed in 2012. "I am confident in his leadership to return the program to the winning ways that we have all enjoyed during his 13-year tenure". But the program had taken an undeniable turn in recent years. "I could see and sense that maybe it was time". Matta reached two Final Fours in nine NCAA Tournament appearances, won five Big Ten regular-season titles and finished with a 150-78 record. (more...)
Amla, de Villiers propel South Africa to 96-run win
- June 05, 2017
There were points in the game at which South Africa could have looked to really heap pressure on Sri Lanka . Tharanga, stand-in captain with Angelo Mathews out injured, top scored for Sri Lanka with 57. Sri Lanka have a fine lineage of spiky little wicketkeeper-batsmen and Niroshan Dickwella set off at a decent lick in their reply, walloping Wayne Parnell through cover and then punting Kagiso Rabada high over midwicket. (more...)
- June 05, 2017
There were points in the game at which South Africa could have looked to really heap pressure on Sri Lanka . Tharanga, stand-in captain with Angelo Mathews out injured, top scored for Sri Lanka with 57. Sri Lanka have a fine lineage of spiky little wicketkeeper-batsmen and Niroshan Dickwella set off at a decent lick in their reply, walloping Wayne Parnell through cover and then punting Kagiso Rabada high over midwicket. (more...)
Huddersfield boss Wagner unsure keeping Man City midfielder Mooy
- June 05, 2017
Huddersfield goalkeeper Danny Ward, who saved Jordan Obita's penalty to give Schindler the chance to score the victor, paid tribute to manager David Wagner after the victory. "The prize is so big, I feel for ( Reading ).but it is our turn and I think we deserve it because of the way we have done it", Huddersfield chairman Dean Hoyle said. (more...)
- June 05, 2017
Huddersfield goalkeeper Danny Ward, who saved Jordan Obita's penalty to give Schindler the chance to score the victor, paid tribute to manager David Wagner after the victory. "The prize is so big, I feel for ( Reading ).but it is our turn and I think we deserve it because of the way we have done it", Huddersfield chairman Dean Hoyle said. (more...)
Rafael Nadal through to quarterfinals at French Open
- June 05, 2017
Mladenovic denied that Muguruza had been treated unfairly, saying "I don't think that they crossed the line". My ex-doubles partner Caroline Garcia has also made it into the second week of the tournament and I've been asked about our falling out during press conferences and whether I plan on talking to her to clear the air after Roland Garros is over. (more...)
- June 05, 2017
Mladenovic denied that Muguruza had been treated unfairly, saying "I don't think that they crossed the line". My ex-doubles partner Caroline Garcia has also made it into the second week of the tournament and I've been asked about our falling out during press conferences and whether I plan on talking to her to clear the air after Roland Garros is over. (more...)
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