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Stanley Cup: Pittsburgh Penguins take 3-2 lead over Nashville Predators
- June 11, 2017
Near the end of the first period, Crosby got mixed up behind the net with Subban. Predator coach Peter Laviolette, who talked to The AP, didn't put all the blame on Rinne. Kessel broke a six-game goal drought - and made Malkin's prediction Wednesday come true - when he scored from the high slot to make it 5-0 at 8:02 of the second. (more...)
- June 11, 2017
Near the end of the first period, Crosby got mixed up behind the net with Subban. Predator coach Peter Laviolette, who talked to The AP, didn't put all the blame on Rinne. Kessel broke a six-game goal drought - and made Malkin's prediction Wednesday come true - when he scored from the high slot to make it 5-0 at 8:02 of the second. (more...)
Unseeded Jelena Ostapenko wins French Open women's singles
- June 11, 2017
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. She won the second set going away. Halep, who saved match point against Elina Svitolina in the quarter-finals, had no response this time and Ostapenko sealed a stunning triumph with another break by hammering a backhand down the line. (more...)
- June 11, 2017
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. She won the second set going away. Halep, who saved match point against Elina Svitolina in the quarter-finals, had no response this time and Ostapenko sealed a stunning triumph with another break by hammering a backhand down the line. (more...)
America's missile-defense system is shooting down North Korea's twisted hopes
- June 11, 2017
The ground-based interceptor system is mainly created to counter a North Korean missile threat, but a US official said Tuesday's long-scheduled test was coincidental to North Korea's increased missile testing this year. The US has successfully tested an anti-missile defence system as fears grow internationally that North Korea is close to building an intercontinental nuclear missile. (more...)
- June 11, 2017
The ground-based interceptor system is mainly created to counter a North Korean missile threat, but a US official said Tuesday's long-scheduled test was coincidental to North Korea's increased missile testing this year. The US has successfully tested an anti-missile defence system as fears grow internationally that North Korea is close to building an intercontinental nuclear missile. (more...)
Latvia's Ostapenko wins French Open title
- June 11, 2017
Halep's gutsy hold for 4-3 elicited the first signs of frustrations from Ostapenko, whose mood was not improved as a pair of wayward forehands three games later relinquished the first set. "Her forehand was so-so". So Ostapenko stepped into the considerable opening created by the absences of Serena Williams (she's taking the rest of the season off because she is pregnant) and Sharapova (denied a wild card after coming back from a 15-month drug ban). (more...)
- June 11, 2017
Halep's gutsy hold for 4-3 elicited the first signs of frustrations from Ostapenko, whose mood was not improved as a pair of wayward forehands three games later relinquished the first set. "Her forehand was so-so". So Ostapenko stepped into the considerable opening created by the absences of Serena Williams (she's taking the rest of the season off because she is pregnant) and Sharapova (denied a wild card after coming back from a 15-month drug ban). (more...)
Warriors fall to red-hot Cavs
- June 11, 2017
Perfection has been denied. The Cleveland Cavaliers avoided a sweep and denied the Golden State Warriors a flawless postseason with a 137-116 win in Game 4 of the 2017 NBA Finals . The following are the Top 3 things the Cavs will need to do to extend this series past Saturday and continue their pursuit of defending their championship. (more...)
- June 11, 2017
Perfection has been denied. The Cleveland Cavaliers avoided a sweep and denied the Golden State Warriors a flawless postseason with a 137-116 win in Game 4 of the 2017 NBA Finals . The following are the Top 3 things the Cavs will need to do to extend this series past Saturday and continue their pursuit of defending their championship. (more...)
Southgate calls for more clinical England after late Scotland drama
- June 11, 2017
England have an allocation of 4,761 for Saturday's match at Hampden Park and the FSF has pleaded with supporters to behave themselves. Scotland went into battle having failed to beat England at home for 32 years - but they came so close to ending that sequence. (more...)
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- June 11, 2017
England have an allocation of 4,761 for Saturday's match at Hampden Park and the FSF has pleaded with supporters to behave themselves. Scotland went into battle having failed to beat England at home for 32 years - but they came so close to ending that sequence. (more...)
Southgate calls for more clinical England after late Scotland drama
- June 11, 2017
England have an allocation of 4,761 for Saturday's match at Hampden Park and the FSF has pleaded with supporters to behave themselves. Scotland went into battle having failed to beat England at home for 32 years - but they came so close to ending that sequence. (more...)
- June 11, 2017
England have an allocation of 4,761 for Saturday's match at Hampden Park and the FSF has pleaded with supporters to behave themselves. Scotland went into battle having failed to beat England at home for 32 years - but they came so close to ending that sequence. (more...)
Illness and injury played part in Andy Murray's struggles, says Ivan Lendl
- June 11, 2017
Nishikori twice fell a break behind with poor service games in the third set only to hit straight back each time, infuriating Murray, who served for the set at 6-5. In 2008, he dropped 25. He won in Geneva so is obviously confident. That first win was against Andrey Kuznetsov, and further victories have followed against Martin Klizan, Juan Martin del Potro, Karen Khachanov and Kei Nishikori. (more...)
- June 11, 2017
Nishikori twice fell a break behind with poor service games in the third set only to hit straight back each time, infuriating Murray, who served for the set at 6-5. In 2008, he dropped 25. He won in Geneva so is obviously confident. That first win was against Andrey Kuznetsov, and further victories have followed against Martin Klizan, Juan Martin del Potro, Karen Khachanov and Kei Nishikori. (more...)
Canadian Grand Prix: Red-hot Lewis Hamilton claims pole position
- June 11, 2017
Valtteri Bottas was third in his Mercedes , followed by Kimi Raikkonen in the other Ferrari . Ferrari had sealed a one-two in the final practice session, but Vettel , who leads Hamilton in the world championship standings by 25 points after his victory in the streets of Monaco a fortnight ago , was ultimately unable to best a time of 1:11.459. (more...)
- June 11, 2017
Valtteri Bottas was third in his Mercedes , followed by Kimi Raikkonen in the other Ferrari . Ferrari had sealed a one-two in the final practice session, but Vettel , who leads Hamilton in the world championship standings by 25 points after his victory in the streets of Monaco a fortnight ago , was ultimately unable to best a time of 1:11.459. (more...)
Gallery: Man Utd & Mourinho Lift Europa League Trophy
- June 11, 2017
Goals from France worldwide Pogba and Armenia's Henrik Mkhitaryan in each half gave United their first European trophy since 2007-2008, and their first Europa League crown. "Look at Tottenham, they've had a fantastic season, finished second, with no trophies to show for it". The Spaniard expressed his delight at winning his first European cup with United and hopes that there is more to come from the team next season with Uefa Champions League qualification now secured. (more...)
- June 11, 2017
Goals from France worldwide Pogba and Armenia's Henrik Mkhitaryan in each half gave United their first European trophy since 2007-2008, and their first Europa League crown. "Look at Tottenham, they've had a fantastic season, finished second, with no trophies to show for it". The Spaniard expressed his delight at winning his first European cup with United and hopes that there is more to come from the team next season with Uefa Champions League qualification now secured. (more...)
Cavs Still Have Hope In NBA Finals Thanks To Record-Setting Performance
- June 11, 2017
We've grown accustomed to seeing these two play their best when they absolutely have to, given that James averaged 36 points and Irving posted 30 a night over the final three games of last year's series, after Cleveland fell behind 3-1. (more...)
- June 11, 2017
We've grown accustomed to seeing these two play their best when they absolutely have to, given that James averaged 36 points and Irving posted 30 a night over the final three games of last year's series, after Cleveland fell behind 3-1. (more...)
Spurs' Kane ready for England captaincy
- June 11, 2017
Stewart Robson explains why Fulham's Ryan Sessegnon isn't right for Liverpool and instead may be sought after by Spurs. Kane, 23, has skippered Spurs on occasion and looks like becoming a regular starter for England for many years to come after his superb form in recent seasons. (more...)
- June 11, 2017
Stewart Robson explains why Fulham's Ryan Sessegnon isn't right for Liverpool and instead may be sought after by Spurs. Kane, 23, has skippered Spurs on occasion and looks like becoming a regular starter for England for many years to come after his superb form in recent seasons. (more...)
Man United raise bid for Real Madrid's Alvaro Morata to €70m
- June 11, 2017
Atletico Madrid are also no longer able to sign Costa after having their transfer ban upheld last week, so Milan could turn their attentions to him if they fail to secure Morata . His agent also stated that he is looking to move clubs after starting in only 14 La Liga games last season, playing second fiddle to Karim Benzema . (more...)
- June 11, 2017
Atletico Madrid are also no longer able to sign Costa after having their transfer ban upheld last week, so Milan could turn their attentions to him if they fail to secure Morata . His agent also stated that he is looking to move clubs after starting in only 14 La Liga games last season, playing second fiddle to Karim Benzema . (more...)
Cavaliers get physical to keep title hopes alive
- June 11, 2017
We've grown accustomed to seeing these two play their best when they absolutely have to, given that James averaged 36 points and Irving posted 30 a night over the final three games of last year's series, after Cleveland fell behind 3-1. (more...)
- June 11, 2017
We've grown accustomed to seeing these two play their best when they absolutely have to, given that James averaged 36 points and Irving posted 30 a night over the final three games of last year's series, after Cleveland fell behind 3-1. (more...)
Cavaliers enjoy record-setting points totals in first half vs. Warriors
- June 11, 2017
The Cavaliers forced the Warriors into another timeout when Smith caught a pass from James in the left corner of the floor and knocked down his second triple of the game. "The magnitude of the game, it hit me in a very deep place", Irving said. "That was obvious from the beginning". "It was an incredibly physical game - a ton of fouls called early". (more...)
- June 11, 2017
The Cavaliers forced the Warriors into another timeout when Smith caught a pass from James in the left corner of the floor and knocked down his second triple of the game. "The magnitude of the game, it hit me in a very deep place", Irving said. "That was obvious from the beginning". "It was an incredibly physical game - a ton of fouls called early". (more...)
Cavaliers top Warriors to stay alive in NBA Finals
- June 11, 2017
Cleveland put up numbers normally reserved for the NBA All-Star Game. The Cleveland Cavaliers have been no match for the fast-paced Golden State Warriors through the first two games of the NBA Finals but insist they have no desire to slow things down when the series resumes on Wednesday. (more...)
- June 11, 2017
Cleveland put up numbers normally reserved for the NBA All-Star Game. The Cleveland Cavaliers have been no match for the fast-paced Golden State Warriors through the first two games of the NBA Finals but insist they have no desire to slow things down when the series resumes on Wednesday. (more...)
Jelena Ostapenko Pulls A Thrilling Upset To Win The French Open
- June 11, 2017
The last woman to win her first tour-level title at a major was Barbara Jordan at the 1979 Australian Open. "She has great ball-striking ability and when she's hot you don't touch the ball, you become a spectator", Halep's coach, Darren Cahill said of the 20-year-old Ostapenko who hit 54 winners and as many unforced errors. (more...)
- June 11, 2017
The last woman to win her first tour-level title at a major was Barbara Jordan at the 1979 Australian Open. "She has great ball-striking ability and when she's hot you don't touch the ball, you become a spectator", Halep's coach, Darren Cahill said of the 20-year-old Ostapenko who hit 54 winners and as many unforced errors. (more...)
Cavs avoid elimination, beat Warriors in Game 4
- June 11, 2017
It was a record previously held by Golden State for all of five days. He passed Los Angeles Lakers great and Hall of Famer Magic Johnson for most triple-doubles in NBA Finals history. "I feel like if we come in with the same energy, same effort and physicality as we did in Game 3 , we will give ourselves a good chance to win", LeBron James said on Thursday. (more...)
- June 11, 2017
It was a record previously held by Golden State for all of five days. He passed Los Angeles Lakers great and Hall of Famer Magic Johnson for most triple-doubles in NBA Finals history. "I feel like if we come in with the same energy, same effort and physicality as we did in Game 3 , we will give ourselves a good chance to win", LeBron James said on Thursday. (more...)
Tiemoue Bakayoko expected to undergo Chelsea medical after transfer breakthrough
- June 11, 2017
The 23-year-old midfielder will be arriving from Belgian side Zulte Waregem for a fee in the region of €8m (£7m). Chelsea have stolen a march on their Premier League rivals in the quest for Bakayoko and have been in talks with the player's representatives for several weeks to agree a deal. (more...)
- June 11, 2017
The 23-year-old midfielder will be arriving from Belgian side Zulte Waregem for a fee in the region of €8m (£7m). Chelsea have stolen a march on their Premier League rivals in the quest for Bakayoko and have been in talks with the player's representatives for several weeks to agree a deal. (more...)
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...)
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