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Astros score 5 in 9th to top Royals 6-1
- June 10, 2017
Hammel's final line: 7.0 innings, four hits, four strikeouts, and the one run. Moments later, after two more walks, first baseman Yuli Gurriel dumped a two-run single into center field with two outs. ORIOLES 6, PIRATES 5 (10 ) Jonathan Schoop tied it in the ninth inning with his second home run of the game and Mark Trumbo singled home a run in the 10th to rally host Baltimore past Pittsburgh. (more...)
- June 10, 2017
Hammel's final line: 7.0 innings, four hits, four strikeouts, and the one run. Moments later, after two more walks, first baseman Yuli Gurriel dumped a two-run single into center field with two outs. ORIOLES 6, PIRATES 5 (10 ) Jonathan Schoop tied it in the ninth inning with his second home run of the game and Mark Trumbo singled home a run in the 10th to rally host Baltimore past Pittsburgh. (more...)
Novak Djokovic v Dominic Thiem - player profiles
- June 10, 2017
Paris: Defending champion Novak Djokovic and nine-time champion Rafael Nadal surged into the French Open quarter-finals for a record-equalling 11th time on Sunday, but reigning women's champion Garbine Muguruza crashed out in the last 16. (more...)
- June 10, 2017
Paris: Defending champion Novak Djokovic and nine-time champion Rafael Nadal surged into the French Open quarter-finals for a record-equalling 11th time on Sunday, but reigning women's champion Garbine Muguruza crashed out in the last 16. (more...)
Halep and Ostapenko to meet in Roland Garros final
- June 10, 2017
The second-seeded Czech hit 24 unforced errors as Halep took the opener 6-4. Her opponent in the final will be number three seed Simona Halep of Romania. With the number-one ranking and the prospect of a first Grand Slam title on the line, it was Halep who grasped the opportunity. "I don't need advice on how to handle pressure", said Halep. (more...)
- June 10, 2017
The second-seeded Czech hit 24 unforced errors as Halep took the opener 6-4. Her opponent in the final will be number three seed Simona Halep of Romania. With the number-one ranking and the prospect of a first Grand Slam title on the line, it was Halep who grasped the opportunity. "I don't need advice on how to handle pressure", said Halep. (more...)
America's Cup: Sweden's Artemis to take on Team NZ
- June 10, 2017
Artemis Racing was a new syndicate four years ago but was devastated by the tragic death of British Olympic star Andrew "Bart" Simpson when its 72-foot catamaran broke apart during a training run in May 2013. After securing the first finalist slot yesterday, Team New Zealand helmsman Peter Burling had been diplomatic on which opponent he'd rather face. (more...)
- June 10, 2017
Artemis Racing was a new syndicate four years ago but was devastated by the tragic death of British Olympic star Andrew "Bart" Simpson when its 72-foot catamaran broke apart during a training run in May 2013. After securing the first finalist slot yesterday, Team New Zealand helmsman Peter Burling had been diplomatic on which opponent he'd rather face. (more...)
Steve Kerr on why he returned to the bench: 'It's fun'
- June 10, 2017
CLEVELAND - When Steve Kerr announced April 21 that he was taking an indefinite hiatus from the bench, his goal was clear: find an answer to the chronic pain that has plagued him for nearly two years. "I saw Dennis was complaining about resting players", a chuckling Kerr said back in April. They were great in their time, we're great in our time. (more...)
- June 10, 2017
CLEVELAND - When Steve Kerr announced April 21 that he was taking an indefinite hiatus from the bench, his goal was clear: find an answer to the chronic pain that has plagued him for nearly two years. "I saw Dennis was complaining about resting players", a chuckling Kerr said back in April. They were great in their time, we're great in our time. (more...)
Kabul Bomb: Afghan Leader Condemns Cowardly Attack
- June 10, 2017
Windows in the Indian Embassy too were shattered but all staff were reported to be safe . German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel said an Afghan security guard was among those killed and that a number of employees were wounded. A spokesman for the Taliban, whose forces are responsible for most of the intensifying violence across Afghanistan, said it was not behind the attack. (more...)
- June 10, 2017
Windows in the Indian Embassy too were shattered but all staff were reported to be safe . German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel said an Afghan security guard was among those killed and that a number of employees were wounded. A spokesman for the Taliban, whose forces are responsible for most of the intensifying violence across Afghanistan, said it was not behind the attack. (more...)
Juncker hopes election outcome won't 'delay' Brexit talks
- June 10, 2017
EU Commission President, Jean-Claude Juncker said that the EU was ready to start Brexit negotiations and that he hoped "that the British will be able to form as soon as possible a stable government". This would double to 1 billion euros annually from 2020. Besides increasing its defence, Mr Juncker said North Atlantic Treaty Organisation remains crucial for the EU's security. (more...)
- June 10, 2017
EU Commission President, Jean-Claude Juncker said that the EU was ready to start Brexit negotiations and that he hoped "that the British will be able to form as soon as possible a stable government". This would double to 1 billion euros annually from 2020. Besides increasing its defence, Mr Juncker said North Atlantic Treaty Organisation remains crucial for the EU's security. (more...)
US calls on Arab states to ease Qatar blockade as crisis deepens
- June 10, 2017
Qatar hosts two major facilities used by the U.S. military, an airbase at Al-Udeid, and Camp As-Saliyeh logistics center. "We're seeing shortages of food, families are being forcibly separated, and children pulled out of school". On Monday, Trump's secretary of state, Rex Tillerson , encouraged the sides to "sit down together" to resolve irritants he said had "bubbled up" for some time. (more...)
- June 10, 2017
Qatar hosts two major facilities used by the U.S. military, an airbase at Al-Udeid, and Camp As-Saliyeh logistics center. "We're seeing shortages of food, families are being forcibly separated, and children pulled out of school". On Monday, Trump's secretary of state, Rex Tillerson , encouraged the sides to "sit down together" to resolve irritants he said had "bubbled up" for some time. (more...)
Proud Wenger hails Arsenal's 'spectacular' FA Cup win
- June 10, 2017
And the sour note on Saturday must have remained fresh in the memory when he walked down the aisle a day later in London to Wednesday his long-term girlfriend. Chelsea went on to lose the FA Cup final as Arsenal denied the Premier League champions a double with a 2-1 victory at Wembley . That's why maybe I'm more proud than usual today because the team and myself have refused to give up. (more...)
- June 10, 2017
And the sour note on Saturday must have remained fresh in the memory when he walked down the aisle a day later in London to Wednesday his long-term girlfriend. Chelsea went on to lose the FA Cup final as Arsenal denied the Premier League champions a double with a 2-1 victory at Wembley . That's why maybe I'm more proud than usual today because the team and myself have refused to give up. (more...)
Eduardo Rodriguez placed on the 10-day disabled list
- June 10, 2017
As the short end of the platoon, Rickard has gotten just 83 plate appearances in 2017. Boston Red Sox starting pitcher David Price struggled in his two rehab starts for the AAA-Pawtucket Red Sox . Price gave up just three hits and one run (coming on a solo shot from Manny Machado ) over his seven innings, striking out seven and walking just one. (more...)
- June 10, 2017
As the short end of the platoon, Rickard has gotten just 83 plate appearances in 2017. Boston Red Sox starting pitcher David Price struggled in his two rehab starts for the AAA-Pawtucket Red Sox . Price gave up just three hits and one run (coming on a solo shot from Manny Machado ) over his seven innings, striking out seven and walking just one. (more...)
Mats Point: Murray is a tactical 'genius', says Wilander
- June 10, 2017
Speaking after a patchy win over Kei Nishikori in the quarter-finals, Murray said: "Sometimes you just have to do what you have to do to win the match ". "I have never had any issues with him before", Murray said. "I did well considering". I have to get through it and learn the lessons and come back stronger. (more...)
- June 10, 2017
Speaking after a patchy win over Kei Nishikori in the quarter-finals, Murray said: "Sometimes you just have to do what you have to do to win the match ". "I have never had any issues with him before", Murray said. "I did well considering". I have to get through it and learn the lessons and come back stronger. (more...)
Felt like a club batter in front of Yuvraj: Kohli
- June 10, 2017
Hardik Pandya's last over cameo against Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy match ensured that India were well over 300 runs. Aware of tougher opposition ahead, such as top-ranked South Africa in the same group, India captain Virat Kohli praised his batsmen but wasn't totally happy. (more...)
- June 10, 2017
Hardik Pandya's last over cameo against Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy match ensured that India were well over 300 runs. Aware of tougher opposition ahead, such as top-ranked South Africa in the same group, India captain Virat Kohli praised his batsmen but wasn't totally happy. (more...)
The Pakistani who predicted AB's golden duck revealed!
- June 10, 2017
South Africa now face a must-win game against India on Sunday. Sunday's clash against the title-holders at the Oval has taken on added significance for the Proteas after a shock defeat to Pakistan at Edgbaston on Wednesday. "We had rain the other day, so actually we do nothing". Earlier, we had seen Pakistani cricketers being unknowingly hilarious and such incident took place again. (more...)
- June 10, 2017
South Africa now face a must-win game against India on Sunday. Sunday's clash against the title-holders at the Oval has taken on added significance for the Proteas after a shock defeat to Pakistan at Edgbaston on Wednesday. "We had rain the other day, so actually we do nothing". Earlier, we had seen Pakistani cricketers being unknowingly hilarious and such incident took place again. (more...)
Battle of the smart speakers - Apple HomePod versus the rest
- June 10, 2017
In this event, the company has officially announced a new smart speaker , Apple HomePod , at the end of the yesterday's schedule. It could be one reason Apple is playing up the musical aspect of the Homepod more than its smart home features. (more...)
- June 10, 2017
In this event, the company has officially announced a new smart speaker , Apple HomePod , at the end of the yesterday's schedule. It could be one reason Apple is playing up the musical aspect of the Homepod more than its smart home features. (more...)
Seattle Mariners vs. Minnesota Twins
- June 10, 2017
He's got something going on there, just a tightness in the calf", manager Scott Servais said. "He's bought into kind of the new swing mechanics and he should, because he's getting great results right now". Zunino advanced to third on Guillermo Heredia's flyout to center and came home on Tyler Smith's sacrifice fly. Paxton, who hadn't allowed a run in five of his previous seven starts this season, faced the minimum number of batters through the first three innings, thanks to a double-play ... (more...)
- June 10, 2017
He's got something going on there, just a tightness in the calf", manager Scott Servais said. "He's bought into kind of the new swing mechanics and he should, because he's getting great results right now". Zunino advanced to third on Guillermo Heredia's flyout to center and came home on Tyler Smith's sacrifice fly. Paxton, who hadn't allowed a run in five of his previous seven starts this season, faced the minimum number of batters through the first three innings, thanks to a double-play ... (more...)
Sebastian Vettel wins the Monaco GP
- June 10, 2017
It used to be a case of guessing the winning margin for Mercedes in the constructors' championship, and a toss-up between which of its two drivers would win the Formula One title. Isola added: "Sochi and Monte Carlo are circuits where you need a lot of traction and you have to protect the rear, but you can not sacrifice the front too much". (more...)
- June 10, 2017
It used to be a case of guessing the winning margin for Mercedes in the constructors' championship, and a toss-up between which of its two drivers would win the Formula One title. Isola added: "Sochi and Monte Carlo are circuits where you need a lot of traction and you have to protect the rear, but you can not sacrifice the front too much". (more...)
Rafael Nadal vs Dominic Thiem
- June 10, 2017
Nadal will become the second man after Roger Federer to enter 10 Grand Slam finals of the same Grand Slam if he manages to beat Thiem in the semi-final. Murray, who was runner-up to Novak Djokovic at Roland Garros past year, faces 2015 champion Wawrinka later on Friday. The women's final will be Halep vs. (more...)
- June 10, 2017
Nadal will become the second man after Roger Federer to enter 10 Grand Slam finals of the same Grand Slam if he manages to beat Thiem in the semi-final. Murray, who was runner-up to Novak Djokovic at Roland Garros past year, faces 2015 champion Wawrinka later on Friday. The women's final will be Halep vs. (more...)
Blowouts more common than close games in Stanley Cup Final
- June 09, 2017
Justin Schultz , Bryan Rust , Evgeni Malkin , Conor Sheary, Phil Kessel and Ron Hainsey scored for the defending champions, who got 24 saves from goaltender Matt Murray . The details were unclear after the game, But Ellis appeared to get hurt when he became tangled up with Pittsburgh's Patric Hornqvist in front of the net about four minutes into the second period . (more...)
- June 09, 2017
Justin Schultz , Bryan Rust , Evgeni Malkin , Conor Sheary, Phil Kessel and Ron Hainsey scored for the defending champions, who got 24 saves from goaltender Matt Murray . The details were unclear after the game, But Ellis appeared to get hurt when he became tangled up with Pittsburgh's Patric Hornqvist in front of the net about four minutes into the second period . (more...)
Apple HomePod brings Siri into the living room
- June 09, 2017
The Cupertino, California, based company described the seven-inch device, which comes in white and "space grey", as a "breakthrough home speaker" created to "rock the house". Yet even as Apple showed off HomePod-which it saved for last during the more than two-hour presentation-the company seemed to deliberately undersell the device as an all-around home assistant. (more...)
- June 09, 2017
The Cupertino, California, based company described the seven-inch device, which comes in white and "space grey", as a "breakthrough home speaker" created to "rock the house". Yet even as Apple showed off HomePod-which it saved for last during the more than two-hour presentation-the company seemed to deliberately undersell the device as an all-around home assistant. (more...)
Altuve sparks Astros' 6-1 victory over Royals
- June 09, 2017
The Royals made it two straight by scoring in four consecutive innings, with all the runs in those frames scored with two outs. McCullers, Houston's 23-year-old ace, had issued just two walks and struck out seven batters before surrendering a triple to Lorenzo Cain with Houston up 1-0. (more...)
- June 09, 2017
The Royals made it two straight by scoring in four consecutive innings, with all the runs in those frames scored with two outs. McCullers, Houston's 23-year-old ace, had issued just two walks and struck out seven batters before surrendering a triple to Lorenzo Cain with Houston up 1-0. (more...)
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