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Djokovic starts French Open with decisive win
- June 07, 2017
Djokovic , with new coach Andre Agassi looking on, faces Portugal's Joao Sousa for a place in the third round. Rafael Nadal began his quest for tenth French Open title in resounding fashion. Nine-time title victor Rafael Nadal got off to a start here, as did World No. 2 Novak Djokovic - while the defending women's champion Garbine Muguruza did as well. (more...)
- June 07, 2017
Djokovic , with new coach Andre Agassi looking on, faces Portugal's Joao Sousa for a place in the third round. Rafael Nadal began his quest for tenth French Open title in resounding fashion. Nine-time title victor Rafael Nadal got off to a start here, as did World No. 2 Novak Djokovic - while the defending women's champion Garbine Muguruza did as well. (more...)
Morgan lauds 'outstanding' attack as England seal semi spot
- June 07, 2017
The pair put on 95 for the third wicket but a counter-attack from Eoin Morgan's men helped confirm their place in the knock-out phase. Joe Root top-scored with an impressive 64 - his 32nd score above fifty in 85 ODIs - as England posted an all-out score of 310 after being put in to bat . (more...)
- June 07, 2017
The pair put on 95 for the third wicket but a counter-attack from Eoin Morgan's men helped confirm their place in the knock-out phase. Joe Root top-scored with an impressive 64 - his 32nd score above fifty in 85 ODIs - as England posted an all-out score of 310 after being put in to bat . (more...)
Nashville Preys On The Penguins And Ties Stanley Cup Series 2-2
- June 07, 2017
Consider: Schultz was the team's leader in ice time in Game 1 against Ottawa before he got hurt in Game 2 , and he hasn't been used the same way since coming back. Which brings us to today's quiz of the day. Momentum, Subban believes, is highly overrated. If Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final was Rinne's confidence builder, Game 4 was his statement. (more...)
- June 07, 2017
Consider: Schultz was the team's leader in ice time in Game 1 against Ottawa before he got hurt in Game 2 , and he hasn't been used the same way since coming back. Which brings us to today's quiz of the day. Momentum, Subban believes, is highly overrated. If Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final was Rinne's confidence builder, Game 4 was his statement. (more...)
Google Celebrates Champions Trophy 2017 with an interactive game
- June 07, 2017
But India's left-arm seamer Irfan Pathan, who had been successful against Pakistan in all formats, said no matter what the players say, the pressure and tension of an India-Pakistan cricket match, is "always there at the back of the mind". (more...)
- June 07, 2017
But India's left-arm seamer Irfan Pathan, who had been successful against Pakistan in all formats, said no matter what the players say, the pressure and tension of an India-Pakistan cricket match, is "always there at the back of the mind". (more...)
How Liverpool Should Line up with Mohamed Salah
- June 07, 2017
According to Bild, Jurgen Klopp is looking at bringing the Brazil worldwide to Anfield after encountering difficulties in his pursuit of Roma's Mohamed Salah . Speaking back in 2014, Salah detailed how the potential deal from Basel to Liverpool collapsed while confessing his admiration for the club. That means the Egyptian worldwide is set to become Liverpool's most expensive ever signing as when add ons are included the deal would eclipse the £35m the Merseysiders paid Newcastle for ... (more...)
- June 07, 2017
According to Bild, Jurgen Klopp is looking at bringing the Brazil worldwide to Anfield after encountering difficulties in his pursuit of Roma's Mohamed Salah . Speaking back in 2014, Salah detailed how the potential deal from Basel to Liverpool collapsed while confessing his admiration for the club. That means the Egyptian worldwide is set to become Liverpool's most expensive ever signing as when add ons are included the deal would eclipse the £35m the Merseysiders paid Newcastle for ... (more...)
Why do the Golden State Warriors wear No. 42 on their jerseys?
- June 07, 2017
Curry led the way, finishing with 32 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds, and making all 14 of his free throw attempts. "They're really good when they play fast", Warriors coach Steve Kerr said of the Cavs. "'. Maybe get a little teary-eyed". "I don't know", he said. As for the RT gimmick (Spider Studios said it'd release the full song if it got 1 million Retweets) it kind of started off as a joke in the studio yesterday - "I'm not a Twitter guy", he said. (more...)
- June 07, 2017
Curry led the way, finishing with 32 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds, and making all 14 of his free throw attempts. "They're really good when they play fast", Warriors coach Steve Kerr said of the Cavs. "'. Maybe get a little teary-eyed". "I don't know", he said. As for the RT gimmick (Spider Studios said it'd release the full song if it got 1 million Retweets) it kind of started off as a joke in the studio yesterday - "I'm not a Twitter guy", he said. (more...)
Rafael Nadal breezes into French Open final eight
- June 07, 2017
Nine-time victor Nadal now has a 76-2 win-loss record at Roland Garros with his only defeats coming against Robin Soderling in the fourth round in 2009 and Novak Djokovic in the 2015 quarterfinals. 11 Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark is up 6-4, 2-6, 2-1 on Court Suzanne Lenglen against unseeded 19-year-old Jelena Ostapenko of Latvia. In both matches, he suffered 6-0 "bagels". (more...)
- June 07, 2017
Nine-time victor Nadal now has a 76-2 win-loss record at Roland Garros with his only defeats coming against Robin Soderling in the fourth round in 2009 and Novak Djokovic in the 2015 quarterfinals. 11 Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark is up 6-4, 2-6, 2-1 on Court Suzanne Lenglen against unseeded 19-year-old Jelena Ostapenko of Latvia. In both matches, he suffered 6-0 "bagels". (more...)
French Open 2017: Top seed Kerber crashes out in opening round
- June 07, 2017
The result was secondary, with Kvitova and her doctors having feared she would never play professionally again, but the Czech was much closer to her best level than had been expected. 'On clay I'm really not feeling so good , especially on my movement, because, I don't know, I can not slide so good. I have the best memories which I can have. (more...)
- June 07, 2017
The result was secondary, with Kvitova and her doctors having feared she would never play professionally again, but the Czech was much closer to her best level than had been expected. 'On clay I'm really not feeling so good , especially on my movement, because, I don't know, I can not slide so good. I have the best memories which I can have. (more...)
Slater: Game 3 'is the danger game of the series'
- June 07, 2017
But with Durant in Barnes' place, there is no hole now. "We want 15-0", said Kerr, looking well after having missed much of these playoffs with health issues. The Warriors simply managed to play with superb sharpness and delightful dexterity to again put the lights out on the Cavaliers at the Oracle on Monday. (more...)
- June 07, 2017
But with Durant in Barnes' place, there is no hole now. "We want 15-0", said Kerr, looking well after having missed much of these playoffs with health issues. The Warriors simply managed to play with superb sharpness and delightful dexterity to again put the lights out on the Cavaliers at the Oracle on Monday. (more...)
Rank the best duos in NBA history
- June 07, 2017
Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors are manhandling the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2017 NBA Finals . "We're a full group when he's out here". The Cavaliers came back previous year from a 3-1 deficit against the Warriors in the Finals to prevent a repeat and to win the city's first major sports title since 1964. (more...)
- June 07, 2017
Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors are manhandling the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2017 NBA Finals . "We're a full group when he's out here". The Cavaliers came back previous year from a 3-1 deficit against the Warriors in the Finals to prevent a repeat and to win the city's first major sports title since 1964. (more...)
Wenger set for future talks
- June 07, 2017
Fans have taken to increasingly elaborate displays to call for Wenger's ouster, with signs popping up all over the world and one group of fans projecting a protest across the side of Emirates Stadium . "Contract talks haven't opened but I am happy at Chelsea ", Courtois told Sky Sports after Chelsea's loss to Arsenal at Wembley . We did too, but it's Ozil and Arsenal who get the last laugh... (more...)
- June 07, 2017
Fans have taken to increasingly elaborate displays to call for Wenger's ouster, with signs popping up all over the world and one group of fans projecting a protest across the side of Emirates Stadium . "Contract talks haven't opened but I am happy at Chelsea ", Courtois told Sky Sports after Chelsea's loss to Arsenal at Wembley . We did too, but it's Ozil and Arsenal who get the last laugh... (more...)
Defoe praises Bournemouth ahead of expected transfer
- June 07, 2017
The former West Ham man has scored 29 goals for relegation-threatened Sunderland in his past two seasons, while he has also averaged a goal every 192.4 minutes in the past three seasons on the whole. "I read things about him and sometimes I'm quite taken aback". It's not easy on the body, and mentally with all that pressure he's under - probably more than most of the lads. (more...)
- June 07, 2017
The former West Ham man has scored 29 goals for relegation-threatened Sunderland in his past two seasons, while he has also averaged a goal every 192.4 minutes in the past three seasons on the whole. "I read things about him and sometimes I'm quite taken aback". It's not easy on the body, and mentally with all that pressure he's under - probably more than most of the lads. (more...)
England reach Champions Trophy semi-finals after overcoming New Zealand in Cardiff
- June 07, 2017
Williamson was visibly unhappy and pointed at the pitch, but he had to leave and with him gone, the little fight that was there in the chase disappeared. Taylor followed suit, picking out Joe Root at midwicket off Ball's bowling and James Neesham (18), Neil Broom (11), Mitchell Santner (3) Corey Anderson (10), Adam Milne (10) and Tim Southee (2) could only muster 55 runs together which was not enough. (more...)
- June 07, 2017
Williamson was visibly unhappy and pointed at the pitch, but he had to leave and with him gone, the little fight that was there in the chase disappeared. Taylor followed suit, picking out Joe Root at midwicket off Ball's bowling and James Neesham (18), Neil Broom (11), Mitchell Santner (3) Corey Anderson (10), Adam Milne (10) and Tim Southee (2) could only muster 55 runs together which was not enough. (more...)
Champions Trophy: Australia v Bangladesh
- June 07, 2017
Just four more overs were needed to guarantee a result , even under the Duckworth/Lewis system, with Smith's side well ahead of the rate on 1-83. The hosts will look to play in the way that has made them one of the more risky limited-overs sides in world cricket - take the attack to the opposition from ball one and back that long batting lineup of theirs to put on a big score or chase down one. (more...)
- June 07, 2017
Just four more overs were needed to guarantee a result , even under the Duckworth/Lewis system, with Smith's side well ahead of the rate on 1-83. The hosts will look to play in the way that has made them one of the more risky limited-overs sides in world cricket - take the attack to the opposition from ball one and back that long batting lineup of theirs to put on a big score or chase down one. (more...)
Real Madrid celebrate Champions League triumph in Cardiff! [Photos, photos, photos]
- June 07, 2017
The "back to back" win means the galacticos have increased their tally of Champions League trophies to 12. It was Ronaldo's fourth Champions League title - three for Real and one at Manchester United - and his double took him to 600 career goals for club and country. (more...)
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- June 07, 2017
The "back to back" win means the galacticos have increased their tally of Champions League trophies to 12. It was Ronaldo's fourth Champions League title - three for Real and one at Manchester United - and his double took him to 600 career goals for club and country. (more...)
LeBron James created the National Basketball Association superteam - and now it will destroy him
- June 07, 2017
Durant wants to prove he's a champion after years of big numbers but no titles while Curry and others want to prove last year's finals loss to Cleveland , when the Cavaliers rallied from 3-1 down to win in the greatest comeback in NBA Finals history, was a bump in the road for a dynasty team. (more...)
- June 07, 2017
Durant wants to prove he's a champion after years of big numbers but no titles while Curry and others want to prove last year's finals loss to Cleveland , when the Cavaliers rallied from 3-1 down to win in the greatest comeback in NBA Finals history, was a bump in the road for a dynasty team. (more...)
Rafa Nadal moves to Men's Singles quarter-finals
- June 07, 2017
The two rain interrupted matches had competitiveness and determination on full display as the players fought tooth and nail in an attempt to go one step further on the path of winning their first Slam. "If you had been in my shoes on the court, I think you would have understood". Stay tuned to see how the action unfolds at the 2017 French Open . (more...)
- June 07, 2017
The two rain interrupted matches had competitiveness and determination on full display as the players fought tooth and nail in an attempt to go one step further on the path of winning their first Slam. "If you had been in my shoes on the court, I think you would have understood". Stay tuned to see how the action unfolds at the 2017 French Open . (more...)
The problem with Cavs' plan for LeBron James' last stand
- June 07, 2017
It's not easy to discern which of these four factors is most significant, even if Cavaliers superstar LeBron James believes he has the answer: "KD". "We don't play slowdown basketball", James said. We have pretty successful players throughout history. Despite the Cavs being down 2-0 to Golden State after being roughed up in the first two games of the series, Lue said he's sticking with his starters, including guard J.R. (more...)
- June 07, 2017
It's not easy to discern which of these four factors is most significant, even if Cavaliers superstar LeBron James believes he has the answer: "KD". "We don't play slowdown basketball", James said. We have pretty successful players throughout history. Despite the Cavs being down 2-0 to Golden State after being roughed up in the first two games of the series, Lue said he's sticking with his starters, including guard J.R. (more...)
Lack of wind delays America's Cup Challenger semi-finals
- June 07, 2017
They are very fast and so for us it will be a real battle. Emirates Team New Zealand, Land Rover BAR, Artemis Racing and SoftBank Team Japan all secured their progression through to the Louis Vuitton America's Cup Challenger Playoffs, while Groupama Team France bow out of the 35th America's Cup with their heads held high. (more...)
- June 07, 2017
They are very fast and so for us it will be a real battle. Emirates Team New Zealand, Land Rover BAR, Artemis Racing and SoftBank Team Japan all secured their progression through to the Louis Vuitton America's Cup Challenger Playoffs, while Groupama Team France bow out of the 35th America's Cup with their heads held high. (more...)
Djokovic, Nadal on course for French Open semi-final collision
- June 07, 2017
The French Open men's quarterfinals involving Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic have been postponed because of rain. Most recently, Djokovic thumped Thiem 6-1, 6-0 in the semi-finals of the Rome Masters. "I mean, of course, when I came here, I didn't expect I'm going to be in the semis, but I was playing better and better every match", the 47th-ranked Ostapenko said. (more...)
- June 07, 2017
The French Open men's quarterfinals involving Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic have been postponed because of rain. Most recently, Djokovic thumped Thiem 6-1, 6-0 in the semi-finals of the Rome Masters. "I mean, of course, when I came here, I didn't expect I'm going to be in the semis, but I was playing better and better every match", the 47th-ranked Ostapenko said. (more...)
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