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Pakistan's injured Riaz ruled out of Champions Trophy
- June 08, 2017
Set a revised target of 324 in 48 overs at the start of their innings under the Duckworth/Lewis method, Pakistan were required to chase 289 in 41 overs when play resumed after the day's third rain interruption. When asked to describe his feeling after the match, Yuvraj said: "Yeah definitely to get some runs on the board it feels good". Virat batted well. I was given the opportunity to go out there and attack. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
Set a revised target of 324 in 48 overs at the start of their innings under the Duckworth/Lewis method, Pakistan were required to chase 289 in 41 overs when play resumed after the day's third rain interruption. When asked to describe his feeling after the match, Yuvraj said: "Yeah definitely to get some runs on the board it feels good". Virat batted well. I was given the opportunity to go out there and attack. (more...)
The Boston Red Sox continue to struggle to hit home runs
- June 08, 2017
In his season debut, Price gave up two hits and three runs through five innings while walking two and striking out four. As a pitcher in his 30's, it was hard to expect improvement at this stage of his career.First the third baseman couldn't get the tag on a base-stealer despite a strong throw from Sandy Leon. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
In his season debut, Price gave up two hits and three runs through five innings while walking two and striking out four. As a pitcher in his 30's, it was hard to expect improvement at this stage of his career.First the third baseman couldn't get the tag on a base-stealer despite a strong throw from Sandy Leon. (more...)
Google Maps Changes Name Of Margaret Court Arena Following Gay Comments
- June 08, 2017
Navratilova, one of the first prominent gay athletes, criticised the 74-year-old former player-turned-church-pastor over her recent comments about gay people in tennis and transgender children, calling her "sick and unsafe". Players at the French Open this week have been largely critical of Christian pastor Court's position. Gay Australian player Casey Dellacqua has spoken out against her family being targeted for criticism by Court in the past. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
Navratilova, one of the first prominent gay athletes, criticised the 74-year-old former player-turned-church-pastor over her recent comments about gay people in tennis and transgender children, calling her "sick and unsafe". Players at the French Open this week have been largely critical of Christian pastor Court's position. Gay Australian player Casey Dellacqua has spoken out against her family being targeted for criticism by Court in the past. (more...)
Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops retiring
- June 08, 2017
Stoops will remain with the university as special assistant to the athletics director. News of the development stunned the college football world Wednesday . Oklahoma wasn't as fortunate in its next three national title games, losing to LSU (2004), USC (2005) and Florida (2009). He also was a defensive assistant at Kansas State , Kent State and Iowa. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
Stoops will remain with the university as special assistant to the athletics director. News of the development stunned the college football world Wednesday . Oklahoma wasn't as fortunate in its next three national title games, losing to LSU (2004), USC (2005) and Florida (2009). He also was a defensive assistant at Kansas State , Kent State and Iowa. (more...)
Sri Lanka puts South Africa into bat in Champions Trophy
- June 08, 2017
If I'm being hypercritical, which is tough when South Africa put 299 on the board, I didn't think its reading of key moments during the innings was as clinical as it could have been. Upul Tharanga , captaining Sri Lanka in place of the injured Angelo Mathews , remained, but when he was caught at deep cover off Tahir for 57, the contest was effectively over. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
If I'm being hypercritical, which is tough when South Africa put 299 on the board, I didn't think its reading of key moments during the innings was as clinical as it could have been. Upul Tharanga , captaining Sri Lanka in place of the injured Angelo Mathews , remained, but when he was caught at deep cover off Tahir for 57, the contest was effectively over. (more...)
Damian Lillard ranks 15 on Forbes' list of world's highest-paid athletes
- June 08, 2017
Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo and Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star LeBron James lead the list of Forbes' highest-paid athletes for 2017. Basketball icon LeBron James is Ronaldo's nearest challenger with total earnings of $86.2m, the Cleveland Cavaliers point guard's income seeing him claim £20m more in endorsements than the Portugal global. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo and Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star LeBron James lead the list of Forbes' highest-paid athletes for 2017. Basketball icon LeBron James is Ronaldo's nearest challenger with total earnings of $86.2m, the Cleveland Cavaliers point guard's income seeing him claim £20m more in endorsements than the Portugal global. (more...)
Highlights of French Open eighth day
- June 08, 2017
And each time, the less-accomplished player won. As a result, this year's tournament is guaranteed to produce a first-time victor. Sunday, June 4, 2017 . This is the first time that the 13th-seeded Mladenovic has reached the quarterfinals at her home Grand Slam. Mladenovic often played to the fans, waving her arms to ask for more noise. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
And each time, the less-accomplished player won. As a result, this year's tournament is guaranteed to produce a first-time victor. Sunday, June 4, 2017 . This is the first time that the 13th-seeded Mladenovic has reached the quarterfinals at her home Grand Slam. Mladenovic often played to the fans, waving her arms to ask for more noise. (more...)
Australia will be ready for England showdown: Smith
- June 08, 2017
The bad news is rain is also expected to play havoc with New Zealand's second game against hosts England starting tonight in Cardiff . Tamim Iqbal made 95 in Bangladesh's 182 all out as Mitchell Starc took four wickets in nine balls. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
The bad news is rain is also expected to play havoc with New Zealand's second game against hosts England starting tonight in Cardiff . Tamim Iqbal made 95 in Bangladesh's 182 all out as Mitchell Starc took four wickets in nine balls. (more...)
Tiger Woods' DUI arrest
- June 08, 2017
When officers approached Woods' vehicle, it was stopped and blocking traffic in the righthand lane of Military Trail with its right turn signal flashing, the left brake light on and Woods asleep behind the wheel. In the video officers are seen approaching Woods in the auto. When asked if he understood instructions to recite the alphabet, the former No.1 golfer told police: 'Yes, recite the entire national anthem backwards'. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
When officers approached Woods' vehicle, it was stopped and blocking traffic in the righthand lane of Military Trail with its right turn signal flashing, the left brake light on and Woods asleep behind the wheel. In the video officers are seen approaching Woods in the auto. When asked if he understood instructions to recite the alphabet, the former No.1 golfer told police: 'Yes, recite the entire national anthem backwards'. (more...)
Tired talk: LeBron dunks idea he's worn out guarding Durant
- June 08, 2017
But the Cavs did have the lead for most of the fourth quarter: They were up six at the 3-minute mark before the Warriors closed on an 11-0 run. "The game is too fresh", James said. "We'll win the next game and see what happens from there", said Cavs forward Tristan Thompson , who might be pulled from the starting lineup to add more scoring punch and defensive versatility. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
But the Cavs did have the lead for most of the fourth quarter: They were up six at the 3-minute mark before the Warriors closed on an 11-0 run. "The game is too fresh", James said. "We'll win the next game and see what happens from there", said Cavs forward Tristan Thompson , who might be pulled from the starting lineup to add more scoring punch and defensive versatility. (more...)
NESN Rebuffs Jerry Remy Remarks Regarding Yankees Pitcher Masahiro Tanaka
- June 08, 2017
Jackie Bradley Jr. hit a comebacker that Sabathia grabbed with his bare hand and threw to first for the first out. Tanaka has lost each of his last five starts while giving up 27 earned runs through 22 2/3 innings (10.72 ERA). It was Carter's sixth home run. Johnson slipped and injured his left hamstring while pitching for the PawSox on Saturday but threw a successful bullpen Tuesday and passed agility tests Wednesday. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
Jackie Bradley Jr. hit a comebacker that Sabathia grabbed with his bare hand and threw to first for the first out. Tanaka has lost each of his last five starts while giving up 27 earned runs through 22 2/3 innings (10.72 ERA). It was Carter's sixth home run. Johnson slipped and injured his left hamstring while pitching for the PawSox on Saturday but threw a successful bullpen Tuesday and passed agility tests Wednesday. (more...)
Cavaliers remain winless in NBA Finals games coached by Mike Brown
- June 08, 2017
Hard to tell what's really going on there. But that means little to Golden State's players, who with a victory in Game 4 on Friday night can exorcise those haunting demons from last June when the Warriors blew a 3-1 lead in the Finals to the Cavaliers . (more...)
- June 08, 2017
Hard to tell what's really going on there. But that means little to Golden State's players, who with a victory in Game 4 on Friday night can exorcise those haunting demons from last June when the Warriors blew a 3-1 lead in the Finals to the Cavaliers . (more...)
Tearful Muguruza laments French Open crowd's 'lack of respect'
- June 08, 2017
The 24-year-old got off to a flying start against Muguruza, who peppered the court with unforced errors as the Frenchwoman opened a 4-1 lead. Mladenovic managed to pull off the biggest victory of her career despite 16 double-faults, seven in each of the last two sets at Court Suzanne Lenglen on a windy day. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
The 24-year-old got off to a flying start against Muguruza, who peppered the court with unforced errors as the Frenchwoman opened a 4-1 lead. Mladenovic managed to pull off the biggest victory of her career despite 16 double-faults, seven in each of the last two sets at Court Suzanne Lenglen on a windy day. (more...)
Karolina Pliskova defeats Caroline Garcia in straight sets
- June 08, 2017
She also reached the final in 2014, when she lost to Maria Sharapova . I'm more positive , and it helps me. "Each match I feel like I played better". "Before I would have a lot of negative thoughts", Garcia said. However when the encounter ended Monday, they exchanged a warm handshake and kisses on the cheek. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
She also reached the final in 2014, when she lost to Maria Sharapova . I'm more positive , and it helps me. "Each match I feel like I played better". "Before I would have a lot of negative thoughts", Garcia said. However when the encounter ended Monday, they exchanged a warm handshake and kisses on the cheek. (more...)
LeBron James and Kevin Durant recorded a rap song together in 2011
- June 08, 2017
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 on the floor. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
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 on the floor. (more...)
Andy Murray tops Juan Martin del Potro in French Open third-round
- June 08, 2017
If you play a guy you don't really know, it's hard to get the right gameplan, so it also helps that I know Juan Martin's game very well. The longer format of Grand Slams has allowed him to get more match time in each of the wins and enabled him to get in a position where he is match fit and feeling comfortable again. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
If you play a guy you don't really know, it's hard to get the right gameplan, so it also helps that I know Juan Martin's game very well. The longer format of Grand Slams has allowed him to get more match time in each of the wins and enabled him to get in a position where he is match fit and feeling comfortable again. (more...)
Murray into semi-finals after taming Nishikori
- June 08, 2017
The world No. 1 will next face eighth seed Kei Nishikori , who overcame a slow start to beat Fernando Verdasco , 0-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-0. Murray broke for 6-5 but a big backhand victor from Nishikori gave him the break back again, only for the Scot to rip through the tiebreak 7-0. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
The world No. 1 will next face eighth seed Kei Nishikori , who overcame a slow start to beat Fernando Verdasco , 0-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-0. Murray broke for 6-5 but a big backhand victor from Nishikori gave him the break back again, only for the Scot to rip through the tiebreak 7-0. (more...)
Blues strike first blood in Origin opener
- June 08, 2017
The first hour of the State Of Origin series opener was all about the Blues' unbelievable combination of size and strength. Queensland have an ageing side and are minus attacking weapons Johnathan Thurston and Greg Inglis , prompting fears from Daley the Maroons will resort to go-slow tactics and lie all over the ruck. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
The first hour of the State Of Origin series opener was all about the Blues' unbelievable combination of size and strength. Queensland have an ageing side and are minus attacking weapons Johnathan Thurston and Greg Inglis , prompting fears from Daley the Maroons will resort to go-slow tactics and lie all over the ruck. (more...)
ICC Champions Trophy 2017, Australia Vs New Zealand
- June 08, 2017
Rain came to Australia's rescue as the match got washed out when they were struggling at 53 for three in nine overs, chasing a revised target of 235 in 33 overs. Jose Mourinho might settle for a solitary point against a close rival but in cricket's Champions Trophy any such hiccup can help others in the group and England now have only to win one of their next two games to qualify for the semi-finals. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
Rain came to Australia's rescue as the match got washed out when they were struggling at 53 for three in nine overs, chasing a revised target of 235 in 33 overs. Jose Mourinho might settle for a solitary point against a close rival but in cricket's Champions Trophy any such hiccup can help others in the group and England now have only to win one of their next two games to qualify for the semi-finals. (more...)
Kristina Mladenovic beats defending champion Garbine Muguruza at French Open
- June 08, 2017
The real breakdown didn't occur until after the match when Muguruza held back tears as a reporter asked her if Mladenovic shouting in Italian during the match annoyed her. Nadal, the 4th seed, will meet compatriot Pablo Carreno Busta , through to his first slam quarterfinal, for a spot in the last four after the latter stunned Canada's Milos Raonic. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
The real breakdown didn't occur until after the match when Muguruza held back tears as a reporter asked her if Mladenovic shouting in Italian during the match annoyed her. Nadal, the 4th seed, will meet compatriot Pablo Carreno Busta , through to his first slam quarterfinal, for a spot in the last four after the latter stunned Canada's Milos Raonic. (more...)
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