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French Open 2017: Andy Murray roars into quarter-finals
- June 07, 2017

The Japanese star recovered from a terrible start to beat veteran Spaniard Fernando Verdasco 0-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-0 in the French Open fourth round to reach a seventh Grand Slam quarter-final. I think we were both very tense. That was one of only two wins for the Japanese star against the top seed in 10 matches. In his quarterfinal, nine-time French Open champion Nadal faces No. (more...)

Semi-finals delayed by light winds
- June 07, 2017

Groupama Team France finished their campaign with a loss to Artemis Racing. It proved the crucial moment of the race with Land Rover BAR coming out on top for a final time as they raced for home, crossing the finish line first with a 13 second advantage. (more...)

Adoring Madrid fans demand Ballon d'Or for hero Ronaldo
- June 07, 2017

It is also the first time Real have won both LaLiga and the Champions League in the same season for 59 years. Juventus started the brighter and Mario Mandzukic's overhead kick will live long in the memory, but Cristiano Ronaldo's brace along with efforts from Casemiro and Marco Asensio left Real celebrating a surprisingly comfortable 4-1 win. (more...)

Vijay Mallya Gives Big Shock To Indian Cricketers in London
- June 07, 2017

Mallya , who has been declared as an absconder in India following his property fraud scam, was spotted during the high-intensity India-Pakistan clash, grabbing media's attention. Vijay Mallya bagged immediate headlines when the media noticed his presence during the India vs Pakistan match in Birmingham on Sunday. "It was an unavoidable situation as one couldn't have possibly asked him to leave", the source added. (more...)

NBA Finals lift ABC to top
- June 07, 2017

This time, though, the hole feels deeper mostly because Kevin Durant is now leading a team seeking revenge after blowing a 3-1 lead to Cleveland in last year's Finals. If they help, kicking it out for threes, we want to play with a pace, but to play with pace, you've got to get stops. As far as in-game celebrations go, it wasn't cool in the, Damn, that's dope-sense. (more...)

Nebraska State Soccer Association investigating tournament
- June 07, 2017

I have short hair". "We had a doctor's physical form and it gave a description and it said her age and female, so we showed them that but they wouldn't look at it", Mili's brother Cruz Hernandez told WOWT . As WOWT reported, Mili's family even attempted to show the tournament officials their insurance card to prove that their daughter was not a boy - but it didn't work. (more...)

Andy Murray set for French Open quarter-final against Kei Nishikori
- June 07, 2017

Last year's finalist could bounce back immediately after suffering two breaks in the third set. "I couldn't do anything first set, but I tried to play a little more heavy and a little more aggressive sometimes, and it started working a little bit better". (more...)

Andy Murray backed by legends to reach French Open final
- June 07, 2017

It's a matter of attitude. "I think I played the best match here in Roland Garros", Halep said. He has the swagger of youth, a serve befitting his 6ft 6ins and a forehand that helped him to 34 winners. "I think today was probably the best I have played overall", Murray said. It was hard conditions. "I sill feel the ankle some times but I am able to run". (more...)

Hahn returns from DL to pitch Athletics past Blue Jays 4-1
- June 07, 2017

Santiago Casilla retired three batters for his 10th save. Marco Estrada is pitching for the Blue Jays and has put up some solid K numbers, but has also struggled mightily in the 1st inning to the tune of a 7.50 ERA (thanks Major League Baseball preview!). (more...)

Reds' Scooter Gennett homers 4 times, drives in 10 runs
- June 07, 2017

Only 17 times in major league history has a player belted four homers in a game, the earliest occurrence by the Boston Beaneaters' Bobby Lowe on May 30, 1894, against the Reds . Gennett joined the Cardinals' Mark Whiten as the only players to do so while slugging a grand slam, and he became the seventh MLB player to hit his homers in four straight at-bats (per Baseball Almanac ), this after he began his night with a first-inning single. (more...)

A NASCAR champion undergoes surgery for skin cancer
- June 07, 2017

Suffice to say, there's no need for an overtime line at short or intermediate tracks. "I was a big Cale Yarborough fan, and I remember going to a race in Oklahoma with my parents and my brother". Not only did Jimmie Johnson spend the morning after a milestone victory at Dover undergoing skin-cancer surgery, but he didn't get to celebrate the win either because of pre-op requirements. (more...)

Man charged with climbing fence during Dover NASCAR race
- June 07, 2017

In the September 6, 2014 race at Richmond International Raceway, a fan was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and being drunk in public after he caused a caution by climbing the fence. NASCAR did NOT throw a caution flag for this incident. Private security (CSC-Contemporary Services Corporation), contracted by Dover Speedway, were able to get Infanti to come down from the fence, said Hoffman. (more...)

Schmidt clarifies remarks about Herrera's language barrier
- June 07, 2017

However, Hall of Famer Schmidt suggests that it is the "language barrier" that should keep the Phillies from building around Herrera. If Schmidt wanted to say that Herrera can't be the centerpiece of the Phillies going forward, there's one point he could have stuck to: the inconsistencies at the plate. (more...)

LeBron James and Kevin Durant once recorded a rap song together
- June 07, 2017

But that wasn't enough. LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers desperately seek a way to beat the Golden State Warriors , but they are running out of time to prove their NBA Finals rivals aren't invincible. Each blowout affects the next game too. "Do things - I don't want to say differently because you work so hard to get to this point - but make a couple of changes to see if we can be a lot better defensively and offensively". (more...)

Luciano Spalletti to take over as coach of Inter Milan
- June 07, 2017

As Luciano Spalletti departs Roma , Stewart Robson feels it would do Inter Milan a deal of good to add his services. "I'm one of those old fashioned types who does things with a shake of the hand". The report also states that Spalleti will attempt to convince Perisic, a vital component of this Inter side, to remain at the San Siro, but the Nerazzurri won't be left with much of a choice if Mourinho does table an offer equating to £45m, which would significantly contribute towards the ... (more...)

Murray ready for Khachanov test
- June 07, 2017

He knew the opener was key in the slow, heavy conditions and by the third set, he was on the ropes, winning just 11 points. Giant Argentine Del Potro was the better player in the 86-minute opening set. Victories by Alize Cornet and Caroline Garcia gave France three women in the fourth round of this tournament for the first time since 1994. Murray is bidding to reach the final of the French Open for the second year in a row. (more...)

Giants trade for deposed Rangers closer Dyson
- June 07, 2017

The San Francisco Giants acquired relief pitcher Sam Dyson from the Texas Rangers for a player to be named later or cash considerations. Dyson has been one of baseball's big mysteries this season. The Giants transferred left-hander Madison Bumgarner (left shoulder strain) to the 60-day disabled list to make room for Dyson on their 40-man roster. (more...)

Pakistan pride at stake against South Africa
- June 07, 2017

But Arthur, a former coach of both South Africa and Australia, was adamant all was far from lost. "South Africa is a really good team and we are working out plans for their team combination", said Sarfraz. "The Indo-Pak Champions Trophy encounter failed to live up to its hype as Pakistan produced a forgettable performance at Edgbaston". Adding insult to injury, Sri Lanka were later found guilty of a slow over-rate offence by the ICC, with their stand-in captain Upul Tharanga banned for their ... (more...)

Juve fans injured after fanzone stampede
- June 07, 2017

Several thousand fans had turned up to watch the match on a giant screen erected by the local authorities in the city's Piazza San Carlo. Of those injured, three are in critical condition, including a seven-year-old child called Kelvin who was revived at the scene. (more...)

Andy Murray gets emotional after win
- June 07, 2017

Murray was the favourite to claim the title in NY after winning Wimbledon and Olympic gold, but came unstuck on a dramatic evening. Britain's Andy Murray serves against Russia Karen Khachanov during their fourth round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium, in Paris , France. (more...)