Sport
Stan Wawrinka becomes the oldest French Open finalist in 44 years
- June 11, 2017
Nadal will face 2015 victor Stan Wawrinka for the title after the Swiss out-dueled Andy Murray in a five-set epic. The Swiss then won the French Open in 2015, and a year ago added the US Open, leaving him tied with Murray on three majors and within reach of a career Grand Slam at Wimbledon. (more...)
- June 11, 2017
Nadal will face 2015 victor Stan Wawrinka for the title after the Swiss out-dueled Andy Murray in a five-set epic. The Swiss then won the French Open in 2015, and a year ago added the US Open, leaving him tied with Murray on three majors and within reach of a career Grand Slam at Wimbledon. (more...)
Technical Foul Confusion Just Part of NBA Finals Game 4 Tension
- June 11, 2017
If there's a Game 6 Green is going to hear it in Cleveland . James, though, wouldn't concede the Cavs have the Warriors right where they want them. All eyes will be on the National Basketball Association as they will no doubt try and explain their way out of what was one of the most weird decisions in an National Basketball Association finals game. (more...)
- June 11, 2017
If there's a Game 6 Green is going to hear it in Cleveland . James, though, wouldn't concede the Cavs have the Warriors right where they want them. All eyes will be on the National Basketball Association as they will no doubt try and explain their way out of what was one of the most weird decisions in an National Basketball Association finals game. (more...)
Unseeded Ostapenko tops Halep at French Open for 1st title
- June 11, 2017
This was her first top-level title of any kind, emulating the accomplishment of the much loved Gustavo Kuerten at Roland Garros on June 8, 1997. Incredibly, she walloped 54 winners during the two-hour contest, matching her error count, as she threw caution to the wind on a boiling hot day on Court Philippe Chatrier. (more...)
- June 11, 2017
This was her first top-level title of any kind, emulating the accomplishment of the much loved Gustavo Kuerten at Roland Garros on June 8, 1997. Incredibly, she walloped 54 winners during the two-hour contest, matching her error count, as she threw caution to the wind on a boiling hot day on Court Philippe Chatrier. (more...)
Draymond Green called Kevin Durant after the Warriors lost Game 7
- June 11, 2017
Just look down the list of participants, and you can feel the weight. "One of the best duos to play together - maybe ever", Van Gundy said during Game 2 . "They're all right", Kerr said at Friday's shootaround in advance of Game 4 of the NBA Finals . Redemption shall be attained in the form of the glistening Larry O'Brien trophy if the Warriors sweep their archrivals the Cavs by celebrating on the floor of the franchise that ripped their heart out previous year. (more...)
- June 11, 2017
Just look down the list of participants, and you can feel the weight. "One of the best duos to play together - maybe ever", Van Gundy said during Game 2 . "They're all right", Kerr said at Friday's shootaround in advance of Game 4 of the NBA Finals . Redemption shall be attained in the form of the glistening Larry O'Brien trophy if the Warriors sweep their archrivals the Cavs by celebrating on the floor of the franchise that ripped their heart out previous year. (more...)
Anil Kumble stunned Hardik Pandya before he stunned everyone with batting
- June 11, 2017
From that regard, as a cricketer, we really enjoyed this game, that's all I can say", said Kohli. In the field, we were still 6 today (Sunday). "We took the momentum we had from the practice games into this match". "And it's a reality check of where we are in our one-day cricket at the moment", ESPNcricinfo quoted Arthur as saying. They play spin really well, and majority are right-handers. (more...)
- June 11, 2017
From that regard, as a cricketer, we really enjoyed this game, that's all I can say", said Kohli. In the field, we were still 6 today (Sunday). "We took the momentum we had from the practice games into this match". "And it's a reality check of where we are in our one-day cricket at the moment", ESPNcricinfo quoted Arthur as saying. They play spin really well, and majority are right-handers. (more...)
Warriors set to claim best ever title
- June 11, 2017
But Durant's three-point dagger over James was precisely the type of play the Warriors must have had in mind when they signed him last July in hopes of avenging their NBA Finals loss to the Cavs past year. A win Friday night against Cleveland (51-31 regular season) would seal the deal. Part of the ticket money is going to charity. If we don't label it "the greatest" or "the worst" we also must compare it to something similar to it. (more...)
- June 11, 2017
But Durant's three-point dagger over James was precisely the type of play the Warriors must have had in mind when they signed him last July in hopes of avenging their NBA Finals loss to the Cavs past year. A win Friday night against Cleveland (51-31 regular season) would seal the deal. Part of the ticket money is going to charity. If we don't label it "the greatest" or "the worst" we also must compare it to something similar to it. (more...)
Ostapenko levels French Open final against Halep
- June 11, 2017
Halep, two metres from her baseline, unleashed a gravity-defying forehand passing shot to break for 3-1. None of that mattered to Ostapenko. Earlier the 20-year-old, playing at the French Open for only the second time , could not have struck the ball more sweetly for most of the one hour 59 minutes it took her to beat Romania's Simona Halep 4-6 6-4 6-3 and become Latvia's first grand slam champion. (more...)
- June 11, 2017
Halep, two metres from her baseline, unleashed a gravity-defying forehand passing shot to break for 3-1. None of that mattered to Ostapenko. Earlier the 20-year-old, playing at the French Open for only the second time , could not have struck the ball more sweetly for most of the one hour 59 minutes it took her to beat Romania's Simona Halep 4-6 6-4 6-3 and become Latvia's first grand slam champion. (more...)
Takeaways from Warriors vs. Cavaliers NBA Finals Game 3
- June 11, 2017
Game 5 is Monday in Oakland, Calif. In Game 2 of the 2017 NBA Finals the Golden State Warriors broke the NBA record for most 3s in a game with 18. James said, "I've got to start getting ready for the next game now". At best they can tie the 2000-01 Lakers, who went 15-1, when beating the Philadelphia 76ers in five games in the Finals. (more...)
- June 11, 2017
Game 5 is Monday in Oakland, Calif. In Game 2 of the 2017 NBA Finals the Golden State Warriors broke the NBA record for most 3s in a game with 18. James said, "I've got to start getting ready for the next game now". At best they can tie the 2000-01 Lakers, who went 15-1, when beating the Philadelphia 76ers in five games in the Finals. (more...)
Ferraris (Vettel, Raikkonen) fastest in Canadian GP practice
- June 11, 2017
He got in 25 laps. Luckily, I got it. "It was a sexy lap, a great lap". "I can't believe it came together so well". He was the one who inspired me to be where I am today. "I probably pushed a little too hard". Valtteri Bottas has an incredible record in 2017 Formula 1 qualifying- in every Grand Prix, except for Bahrain where he took pole, Bottas has qualified in third position. (more...)
- June 11, 2017
He got in 25 laps. Luckily, I got it. "It was a sexy lap, a great lap". "I can't believe it came together so well". He was the one who inspired me to be where I am today. "I probably pushed a little too hard". Valtteri Bottas has an incredible record in 2017 Formula 1 qualifying- in every Grand Prix, except for Bahrain where he took pole, Bottas has qualified in third position. (more...)
Victor Lindelof : Manchester United agree to sign Swedish defender
- June 11, 2017
The defender will become the club's first signing of the summer as Mourinho aims to turn United into Premier League champions next season. United have now confirmed a deal with Benifca to sign Lindelof, though personal terms are yet to be finalised. (more...)
- June 11, 2017
The defender will become the club's first signing of the summer as Mourinho aims to turn United into Premier League champions next season. United have now confirmed a deal with Benifca to sign Lindelof, though personal terms are yet to be finalised. (more...)
Cavs halt Warriors perfect postseason, party in Game 4
- June 11, 2017
Game 5 is Monday at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California. There doesn't seem to be anything that rattles them, so it should be no surprise that on the verge of being swept by a Warriors team James called a "juggernaut" and "beast" before the Finals began, Cleveland dug down deep again. (more...)
- June 11, 2017
Game 5 is Monday at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California. There doesn't seem to be anything that rattles them, so it should be no surprise that on the verge of being swept by a Warriors team James called a "juggernaut" and "beast" before the Finals began, Cleveland dug down deep again. (more...)
Jelena Ostapenko v Simona Halep - player profiles
- June 11, 2017
Halep said she was deeply affected by nerves leading into the final. "I can not believe I am champion at 20 years old". The problem for the 2014 Wimbledon junior champion, however, was that she was missing too much in the first set. "I expect her to give everything she has, to hit all the balls, to play with confidence". "It meant a lot to me. Even in the third I was 3-1 down but I tried to fight for every point". (more...)
- June 11, 2017
Halep said she was deeply affected by nerves leading into the final. "I can not believe I am champion at 20 years old". The problem for the 2014 Wimbledon junior champion, however, was that she was missing too much in the first set. "I expect her to give everything she has, to hit all the balls, to play with confidence". "It meant a lot to me. Even in the third I was 3-1 down but I tried to fight for every point". (more...)
Deja vu: Cavaliers roll over Warriors, trail 3-1 in NBA Finals
- June 11, 2017
No team has escaped a 3-0 deficit to win an NBA playoff series but the Cavs made the greatest NBA Finals comeback previous year from 3-1 down to beat the Warriors . Powell, who played at Ohio State, joined the Browns on February 6, but never played a game for the club. As the final seconds ticked off at Quicken Loans Arena , Cleveland fans chanted " Cavs in seven ". (more...)
- June 11, 2017
No team has escaped a 3-0 deficit to win an NBA playoff series but the Cavs made the greatest NBA Finals comeback previous year from 3-1 down to beat the Warriors . Powell, who played at Ohio State, joined the Browns on February 6, but never played a game for the club. As the final seconds ticked off at Quicken Loans Arena , Cleveland fans chanted " Cavs in seven ". (more...)
Jelena Ostapenko wins the French Open women's singles title
- June 11, 2017
She won the final, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3. The men's doubles final is also Saturday, with two Americans on opposite sides: Ryan Harrison of the USA and Michael Venus of New Zealand go up against Donald Young of the US and Santiago Gonzalez of Mexico. (more...)
- June 11, 2017
She won the final, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3. The men's doubles final is also Saturday, with two Americans on opposite sides: Ryan Harrison of the USA and Michael Venus of New Zealand go up against Donald Young of the US and Santiago Gonzalez of Mexico. (more...)
Australia to defend 277 against England to qualify for semis
- June 11, 2017
They've already qualified for the semi-finals by winning both their opening matches against Bangladesh and New Zealand . Having seen rain ruin their first two games, they found themselves pegged back from 147-2 as Adil Rashid and Mark Wood took four wickets apiece. (more...)
- June 11, 2017
They've already qualified for the semi-finals by winning both their opening matches against Bangladesh and New Zealand . Having seen rain ruin their first two games, they found themselves pegged back from 147-2 as Adil Rashid and Mark Wood took four wickets apiece. (more...)
Fairytale run continues for Jelena Ostapenko, reaches Roland Garros final
- June 11, 2017
Halep's poise, tactical skills and refusal to concede on every single point made the difference as she prevailed 6-4 3-6 6-3 to set up a date with Jelena Ostapenko , the 20-year-old Latvian daredevil who goes for the throat on every ball she hits. (more...)
- June 11, 2017
Halep's poise, tactical skills and refusal to concede on every single point made the difference as she prevailed 6-4 3-6 6-3 to set up a date with Jelena Ostapenko , the 20-year-old Latvian daredevil who goes for the throat on every ball she hits. (more...)
Crosby doing it all again as Penguins close in on Cup
- June 11, 2017
If there has been one constant in these playoffs - in addition to spotty officiating - it's that there is no consistency within games and within series. Nashville's reputed defensemen, with help from some big home-ice starts for Pekka Rinne , have successfully thwarted Pittsburgh's rash of offensive talent on more than one occasion. (more...)
- June 11, 2017
If there has been one constant in these playoffs - in addition to spotty officiating - it's that there is no consistency within games and within series. Nashville's reputed defensemen, with help from some big home-ice starts for Pekka Rinne , have successfully thwarted Pittsburgh's rash of offensive talent on more than one occasion. (more...)
Transfer Rumour: Alvaro Morata agrees to Manchester United switch
- June 11, 2017
Sky in Italy reported on Tuesday night that United had seen a £52.4m offer rejected by the Champions League and La Liga winners, with Real thought to want in the region of £78m for the forward. "Anyone who can come in and help the club win trophies, which is the ultimate aim, they are the players we want to bring in". It is learnt from reports in Spain that the process to sign Real Madrid forward Alvaro Morata has been sped up in the last 24 hours. (more...)
- June 11, 2017
Sky in Italy reported on Tuesday night that United had seen a £52.4m offer rejected by the Champions League and La Liga winners, with Real thought to want in the region of £78m for the forward. "Anyone who can come in and help the club win trophies, which is the ultimate aim, they are the players we want to bring in". It is learnt from reports in Spain that the process to sign Real Madrid forward Alvaro Morata has been sped up in the last 24 hours. (more...)
Kiwis advance to America's Cup challenger finals
- June 11, 2017
Three members of the crew were thrown overboard in the waters off Bermuda while some were suspended in the hull above the water. Outteridge and Jensen, gold medal-winning teammates at the 2012 London Olympics, are on board Swedish entry Artemis Racing , which won all three races on Friday morning (AEST) to seize a 4-3 lead in their best-of-nine series against Ben Lamb's Team Japan. (more...)
- June 11, 2017
Three members of the crew were thrown overboard in the waters off Bermuda while some were suspended in the hull above the water. Outteridge and Jensen, gold medal-winning teammates at the 2012 London Olympics, are on board Swedish entry Artemis Racing , which won all three races on Friday morning (AEST) to seize a 4-3 lead in their best-of-nine series against Ben Lamb's Team Japan. (more...)
Man Utd beats Ajax to win Europa League
- June 11, 2017
The trophy is not the only lift the club gave the city as United and Manchester City pledged £1 million (about R16.72 million) on Thursday to an emergency fund set up for the victims and their families. "Obviously happy to be part of that and in some way help the club win trophies, and that's the way it's been over the last 18 months, last year, and that's a decision I have to make now, whether I want to continue doing that or go on and play more regular football". (more...)
- June 11, 2017
The trophy is not the only lift the club gave the city as United and Manchester City pledged £1 million (about R16.72 million) on Thursday to an emergency fund set up for the victims and their families. "Obviously happy to be part of that and in some way help the club win trophies, and that's the way it's been over the last 18 months, last year, and that's a decision I have to make now, whether I want to continue doing that or go on and play more regular football". (more...)
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