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Likely favorite Classic Empire to miss Belmont with abscess
- June 08, 2017
The race lost additional intrigue when Belmont favorite, Classic Empire , was pulled out of the Belmont Stakes on Wednesday due to an abscess, per Alicia Wincze Hughes of BloodHorse. After winning the Wood Memorial at Aqueduct, Irish War Cry pressed the pace at Churchill Downs before backpedaling to 10th. "She's very good, she never questions what I do", Motion said. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
The race lost additional intrigue when Belmont favorite, Classic Empire , was pulled out of the Belmont Stakes on Wednesday due to an abscess, per Alicia Wincze Hughes of BloodHorse. After winning the Wood Memorial at Aqueduct, Irish War Cry pressed the pace at Churchill Downs before backpedaling to 10th. "She's very good, she never questions what I do", Motion said. (more...)
Champion Trophy: England maul New Zealand by 87 runs, enter semis
- June 08, 2017
England booked their place in the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy with an 87-run win over New Zealand in Cardiff on Tuesday. Eoin Morgan insists it was England's "brilliant bowlers" who carried them through to the Champions Trophy semi-finals as Group A table-toppers. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
England booked their place in the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy with an 87-run win over New Zealand in Cardiff on Tuesday. Eoin Morgan insists it was England's "brilliant bowlers" who carried them through to the Champions Trophy semi-finals as Group A table-toppers. (more...)
NHL: Nashville coach asks fans to stop tossing catfish on ice
- June 08, 2017
Crosby had another breakaway almost midway through the period, and Rinne stopped him not once, but twice. Frederick Gaudreau sure is doing his best to earn his own locker with the Nashville Predators with a Stanley Cup Final debut for the ages. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
Crosby had another breakaway almost midway through the period, and Rinne stopped him not once, but twice. Frederick Gaudreau sure is doing his best to earn his own locker with the Nashville Predators with a Stanley Cup Final debut for the ages. (more...)
Sevilla favourites to sign Chelsea forward Michy Batshuayi?
- June 08, 2017
And Batshuayi has dropped a clear hint that he will need guarantees on playing time if he is to remain at Chelsea . "Everyone knows that I have to play more, that I have to score goal", Michy said . With the Premier League champions set to add Everton striker Romelu Lukaku to their ranks this summer, Batshuayi could be surplus to requirements in west London. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
And Batshuayi has dropped a clear hint that he will need guarantees on playing time if he is to remain at Chelsea . "Everyone knows that I have to play more, that I have to score goal", Michy said . With the Premier League champions set to add Everton striker Romelu Lukaku to their ranks this summer, Batshuayi could be surplus to requirements in west London. (more...)
Djokovic, Nadal kick start French Open with a bang
- June 08, 2017
It was his first game under new coach and 1999 French Open champion Agassi as the Serb world no 2, broken four times by the world no 77, looks to halt a wretched run of form since lifting the trophy in Paris previous year. 7 Marin Cilic and No. 10 David Goffin , while No. 14 Jack Sock , the top-ranked US man, and No. 31 Gilles Simon - both in Nadal's section of the draw - plus No. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
It was his first game under new coach and 1999 French Open champion Agassi as the Serb world no 2, broken four times by the world no 77, looks to halt a wretched run of form since lifting the trophy in Paris previous year. 7 Marin Cilic and No. 10 David Goffin , while No. 14 Jack Sock , the top-ranked US man, and No. 31 Gilles Simon - both in Nadal's section of the draw - plus No. (more...)
Segura signs five-year, $70 million deal with Mariners
- June 08, 2017
He suffered a hamstring injury in April and is now on the 10-day disabled list after suffering a high ankle sprain last Friday. "Over the past two seasons, Jean has been one of the premier offensive players in baseball", executive vice president and general manager of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto said. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
He suffered a hamstring injury in April and is now on the 10-day disabled list after suffering a high ankle sprain last Friday. "Over the past two seasons, Jean has been one of the premier offensive players in baseball", executive vice president and general manager of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto said. (more...)
Halep roars back against Svitolina to reach semi-finals
- June 08, 2017
She will next face fifth-seeded Elina Svitolina , who rallied to beat Croatian qualifier Petra Martic 4-6, 6-3, 7-5 on Court Suzanne Lenglen . In the previous round, Halep committed just 13 unforced errors in her match against Daria Kasatkina and Suarez Navarro committed 16 unforced errors in her victory against the 20th seed Elena Vesnina. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
She will next face fifth-seeded Elina Svitolina , who rallied to beat Croatian qualifier Petra Martic 4-6, 6-3, 7-5 on Court Suzanne Lenglen . In the previous round, Halep committed just 13 unforced errors in her match against Daria Kasatkina and Suarez Navarro committed 16 unforced errors in her victory against the 20th seed Elena Vesnina. (more...)
Chris Tillman: Tillman allows five runs in loss to Red Sox
- June 08, 2017
According to oddsmakers at BetDSI, Boston is the favorite on the road, as the Red Sox are getting odds of -130 to win, while the Orioles are getting a money line of +115 to win. "He was good but I thought our guys were good off him", Showalter said. Baltimore fell to 19-9 at home. Asher also recorded a scoreless inning of relief in a 6-2 loss to the Red Sox on April 23. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
According to oddsmakers at BetDSI, Boston is the favorite on the road, as the Red Sox are getting odds of -130 to win, while the Orioles are getting a money line of +115 to win. "He was good but I thought our guys were good off him", Showalter said. Baltimore fell to 19-9 at home. Asher also recorded a scoreless inning of relief in a 6-2 loss to the Red Sox on April 23. (more...)
Warriors welcome back Steve Kerr with Game 2 win
- June 08, 2017
Game 3 of the 2017 NBA Finals will take place Wednesday at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland . No NBA team has ever come back from a 3-0 deficit in the playoffs. "I play my game and I don't change it no matter what the series is". The game turned when Curry sank a 3-pointer and two free throws, then dribbled impressively around James for a layup to cap a 10-3 run that put the Warriors ahead 83-73 early in the third. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
Game 3 of the 2017 NBA Finals will take place Wednesday at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland . No NBA team has ever come back from a 3-0 deficit in the playoffs. "I play my game and I don't change it no matter what the series is". The game turned when Curry sank a 3-pointer and two free throws, then dribbled impressively around James for a layup to cap a 10-3 run that put the Warriors ahead 83-73 early in the third. (more...)
LEADING OFF: Gennett follows 4-HR game; Kershaw vs Strasburg
- June 07, 2017
Louis Cardinals in a 13-1 rout, and the 27-year-old Cincinnati native was as amazed as everyone else. One night after hitting four home runs to match the major league record, Scooter Gennett tries to extend his stunning power surge when the Reds host the Cardinals again. (more...)
- June 07, 2017
Louis Cardinals in a 13-1 rout, and the 27-year-old Cincinnati native was as amazed as everyone else. One night after hitting four home runs to match the major league record, Scooter Gennett tries to extend his stunning power surge when the Reds host the Cardinals again. (more...)
Departing champion Muguruza breaks down in tears
- June 07, 2017
About three minutes in, as she listened to another polite query, disappointment suddenly swamped Muguruza , who bowed her head and began to cry. With No. At the 2012 French Open , which Nadal eventually captured, the left-hander lost only 19 games through his first four matches. 48 - consecutive service games Roland Garros fourth debutant Karen Khachanov has held. (more...)
- June 07, 2017
About three minutes in, as she listened to another polite query, disappointment suddenly swamped Muguruza , who bowed her head and began to cry. With No. At the 2012 French Open , which Nadal eventually captured, the left-hander lost only 19 games through his first four matches. 48 - consecutive service games Roland Garros fourth debutant Karen Khachanov has held. (more...)
John Legend and Chrissy Teigen help daughter throw first pitch
- June 07, 2017
John and Chrissy took to social media to gush about their little star! The "Proud papa" also posted precious family pics from the game. The Mariners originally asked Teigen to do the honors, with the team's senior marketing manager writing to her on Twitter , "We have front row Diamond Club tickets for you Tuesday night.and any interest in throwing out the first pitch?!" The Instagram post was captioned 'Proud papa #LunasFirstTour.' The hashtag is in reference to the Lightness and ... (more...)
- June 07, 2017
John and Chrissy took to social media to gush about their little star! The "Proud papa" also posted precious family pics from the game. The Mariners originally asked Teigen to do the honors, with the team's senior marketing manager writing to her on Twitter , "We have front row Diamond Club tickets for you Tuesday night.and any interest in throwing out the first pitch?!" The Instagram post was captioned 'Proud papa #LunasFirstTour.' The hashtag is in reference to the Lightness and ... (more...)
Cavaliers hope to feed off energy of Cleveland fans during Game 3
- June 07, 2017
He was a leader of the Oklahoma City team that last May coughed up a 3-1 series lead to the Warriors in the Western Conference Finals. It seems simple, but it's not. "We don't play slow-down basketball". That much is clear. If they step up, they can and will win, but if these four players continue their lackluster player, expect another blowout loss even at home. (more...)
- June 07, 2017
He was a leader of the Oklahoma City team that last May coughed up a 3-1 series lead to the Warriors in the Western Conference Finals. It seems simple, but it's not. "We don't play slow-down basketball". That much is clear. If they step up, they can and will win, but if these four players continue their lackluster player, expect another blowout loss even at home. (more...)
Golden State Warriors beat Cleveland Cavaliers to take 2-0 lead
- June 07, 2017
LeBron James and Kevin Durant are two of the NBA's best players, but could you imagine them as a rap duo? Curry recorded his first career postseason triple-double with 32 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds, while Durant contributed 33 points, 13 rebounds and six assists while moving two wins from his first ring. (more...)
- June 07, 2017
LeBron James and Kevin Durant are two of the NBA's best players, but could you imagine them as a rap duo? Curry recorded his first career postseason triple-double with 32 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds, while Durant contributed 33 points, 13 rebounds and six assists while moving two wins from his first ring. (more...)
LeBron James denies claims that he is wearing down
- June 07, 2017
Through two games in this series, that's exactly what they've done. "What did we score last game?" Two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Stephen Curry added 32 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists in his first finals triple double. The offense picked up thanks to 27 points from Kevin Love and the Cavs scored 22 more points than in the opener in a faster-paced game, but that also helped the Warriors improve their shooting from 43 percent to 52 percent as Cleveland had a weaker defensive ... (more...)
- June 07, 2017
Through two games in this series, that's exactly what they've done. "What did we score last game?" Two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Stephen Curry added 32 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists in his first finals triple double. The offense picked up thanks to 27 points from Kevin Love and the Cavs scored 22 more points than in the opener in a faster-paced game, but that also helped the Warriors improve their shooting from 43 percent to 52 percent as Cleveland had a weaker defensive ... (more...)
Ravens Release Injured TE Dennis Pitta
- June 07, 2017
Pitta, 31, dislocated his right hip while stretching to make a catch during Friday's organized team activity practice, and it's unknown whether another devastating hip injury will send the seven-year veteran into retirement. Pitta, a fourth-round pick of the Ravens in 2010 out of BYU, made 224 career catches for 2,098 yards and 13 touchdowns, and was a key part of the Super Bowl XLVII championship team. (more...)
- June 07, 2017
Pitta, 31, dislocated his right hip while stretching to make a catch during Friday's organized team activity practice, and it's unknown whether another devastating hip injury will send the seven-year veteran into retirement. Pitta, a fourth-round pick of the Ravens in 2010 out of BYU, made 224 career catches for 2,098 yards and 13 touchdowns, and was a key part of the Super Bowl XLVII championship team. (more...)
National Football League player spends $932 on Uber ride from Chicago for voluntary practice
- June 07, 2017
So, he did what any responsible millennial would do: He called an Uber . It's unclear why Wright chose to take Uber, but his trip's starting location lead some to believe it was a canceled flight. Wright responded with a screenshot of his bill, which came to $632.08, plus a $300 cash tip, and revealed that he gave his driver a five-star rating. (more...)
- June 07, 2017
So, he did what any responsible millennial would do: He called an Uber . It's unclear why Wright chose to take Uber, but his trip's starting location lead some to believe it was a canceled flight. Wright responded with a screenshot of his bill, which came to $632.08, plus a $300 cash tip, and revealed that he gave his driver a five-star rating. (more...)
Bob Stoops stepping down as Oklahoma coach, report says
- June 07, 2017
The Oklahoman reported he will remain with the school in some capacity. According to a number of media outlets, the Bob Stoops era at the University of Oklahoma is coming to an end. "Good recruiting class. Got a great young coach that anybody would want to have, ready to go. Doesn't get any better than that". His 18-year record is 190-48. (more...)
- June 07, 2017
The Oklahoman reported he will remain with the school in some capacity. According to a number of media outlets, the Bob Stoops era at the University of Oklahoma is coming to an end. "Good recruiting class. Got a great young coach that anybody would want to have, ready to go. Doesn't get any better than that". His 18-year record is 190-48. (more...)
Amla's 25th ODI century props up Proteas
- June 07, 2017
The reprieve shocked du Plessis into a more enterprising gear, bringing up his 28th ODI fifty in 52 balls, during a period when it looked like South Africa might add another 300-plus score on the board. Sri Lanka have a regal lineage of spiky little wicketkeeper-batsmen and Niroshan Dickwella set off at a fine lick in their reply, walloping Wayne Parnell over cover and then punting Kagiso Rabada high over midwicket. (more...)
- June 07, 2017
The reprieve shocked du Plessis into a more enterprising gear, bringing up his 28th ODI fifty in 52 balls, during a period when it looked like South Africa might add another 300-plus score on the board. Sri Lanka have a regal lineage of spiky little wicketkeeper-batsmen and Niroshan Dickwella set off at a fine lick in their reply, walloping Wayne Parnell over cover and then punting Kagiso Rabada high over midwicket. (more...)
Novak Djokovic crashes out of French Open to Dominic Thiem
- June 07, 2017
Thiem pounced on his lifeline, taking the set after 73 minutes when the Serb dumped a backhand in the net. Commenting on the match, McEnroe said he was absolutely baffled by what he saw and was not impressed at all by Djokovic's performance. (more...)
- June 07, 2017
Thiem pounced on his lifeline, taking the set after 73 minutes when the Serb dumped a backhand in the net. Commenting on the match, McEnroe said he was absolutely baffled by what he saw and was not impressed at all by Djokovic's performance. (more...)
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