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Mats Point: Wawrinka backhand can withstand Nadal, says Wilander
- June 11, 2017
After reaching the semi-finals here a year ago, Thiem has really come of age this season, with only Nadal having a better clay campaign. Not only has Nadal not conceded a set, he has dropped a total of only 29 games along the way. This time, Wawrinka wore down the seemingly tireless Murray, also a three-time major champion. Over and over again, Murray would lean, or even lunge, and somehow manage to put his racket strings on seemingly unreachable shots. (more...)
- June 11, 2017
After reaching the semi-finals here a year ago, Thiem has really come of age this season, with only Nadal having a better clay campaign. Not only has Nadal not conceded a set, he has dropped a total of only 29 games along the way. This time, Wawrinka wore down the seemingly tireless Murray, also a three-time major champion. Over and over again, Murray would lean, or even lunge, and somehow manage to put his racket strings on seemingly unreachable shots. (more...)
IndyCar race at Texas red-flagged after big crash
- June 11, 2017
Dixon, who qualified on-pole for the 101st Indianapolis 500 last month, is competing with a left ankle injured in a grinding crash during the race on May 28. That put Hinchcliffe in the middle of three-wide, and he made contact with his Schmidt Peterson Motorsports teammate Mikhail Aleshin . "Perhaps a little divine intervention played a role there", Rahal said. (more...)
- June 11, 2017
Dixon, who qualified on-pole for the 101st Indianapolis 500 last month, is competing with a left ankle injured in a grinding crash during the race on May 28. That put Hinchcliffe in the middle of three-wide, and he made contact with his Schmidt Peterson Motorsports teammate Mikhail Aleshin . "Perhaps a little divine intervention played a role there", Rahal said. (more...)
South Africa seamers wreak havoc to secure consolation win
- June 11, 2017
His aggressive approach is one that has served him well in all formats, as he showed with a blistering 258 from 198 balls against South Africa at Cape Town in a Test match previous year. England won the bilateral series 2-1. He's crucial to our campaign, so hopefully we'll have a fit Ben Stokes for the Champions Trophy . But Duminy (28 not out) and South Africa captain AB de Villiers (27 not out) wrapped things up in a match where only 60 overs out of a scheduled 100 were bowled. (more...)
- June 11, 2017
His aggressive approach is one that has served him well in all formats, as he showed with a blistering 258 from 198 balls against South Africa at Cape Town in a Test match previous year. England won the bilateral series 2-1. He's crucial to our campaign, so hopefully we'll have a fit Ben Stokes for the Champions Trophy . But Duminy (28 not out) and South Africa captain AB de Villiers (27 not out) wrapped things up in a match where only 60 overs out of a scheduled 100 were bowled. (more...)
Ben-ton : Ben Stokes powered England to 330 for 6
- June 11, 2017
Just over two years since a defeat by Bangladesh in Adelaide sealed their embarrassing first-round exit from the 2015 World Cup, England face the Tigers in the Champions Trophy opener at The Oval on Thursday with genuine optimism they can at last win a first major one-day worldwide tournament. (more...)
- June 11, 2017
Just over two years since a defeat by Bangladesh in Adelaide sealed their embarrassing first-round exit from the 2015 World Cup, England face the Tigers in the Champions Trophy opener at The Oval on Thursday with genuine optimism they can at last win a first major one-day worldwide tournament. (more...)
Vettel on top in Monaco
- June 11, 2017
The British driver could manage only seventh place in Monte Carlo and will go to the Mercedes factory at Brackley to address the performance weaknesses that have cost him vital points in his battle with Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel . "They turn to concrete blocks, they're so slippery", Ricciardo said. As he lined up to start from the pit lane, Button received a heart-warming radio transmission from his former McLaren team-mate in Indianapolis. (more...)
- June 11, 2017
The British driver could manage only seventh place in Monte Carlo and will go to the Mercedes factory at Brackley to address the performance weaknesses that have cost him vital points in his battle with Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel . "They turn to concrete blocks, they're so slippery", Ricciardo said. As he lined up to start from the pit lane, Button received a heart-warming radio transmission from his former McLaren team-mate in Indianapolis. (more...)
Ostapenko rallies to beat Halep in French Open final
- June 11, 2017
A huge sensation happened today at Roland Garros after Jelena Ostapenko defeated Simona Halep in the finals of French Open and for the first time in her career won one tournament. "Of course I would like to win all of the grand slams". She lost to Karolina Pliskova. A year before that, she lost in the first round of qualifying at Roland Garros. (more...)
- June 11, 2017
A huge sensation happened today at Roland Garros after Jelena Ostapenko defeated Simona Halep in the finals of French Open and for the first time in her career won one tournament. "Of course I would like to win all of the grand slams". She lost to Karolina Pliskova. A year before that, she lost in the first round of qualifying at Roland Garros. (more...)
Who is LeBron James' Wife? Meet Savannah Brinson!
- June 11, 2017
He's done all of this damage with LeBron James as his primary defender, leaving some to wonder if it's better to have someone else check Durant to conserve James' energy. A bad thing that part is really good for the game but because it's. In the past, James has made it clear that he wants to play with Paul and Carmelo Anthony before his career ends. (more...)
- June 11, 2017
He's done all of this damage with LeBron James as his primary defender, leaving some to wonder if it's better to have someone else check Durant to conserve James' energy. A bad thing that part is really good for the game but because it's. In the past, James has made it clear that he wants to play with Paul and Carmelo Anthony before his career ends. (more...)
Argentina Coach: Messi Will Be The Best Until He Retires
- June 11, 2017
It might have been world No.1 v world No.2, but where Brazil are already qualified for Russian Federation in 2018, Argentina are 11 points behind them and face a massive qualifier in Uruguay at the end of August, against a side one point ahead of them on the table. (more...)
- June 11, 2017
It might have been world No.1 v world No.2, but where Brazil are already qualified for Russian Federation in 2018, Argentina are 11 points behind them and face a massive qualifier in Uruguay at the end of August, against a side one point ahead of them on the table. (more...)
LeBron James reveals how much Dan Gilbert's letter pissed him off
- June 11, 2017
Kevin O'Connor of The Ringer relayed the chatter, which has reportedly been floating around National Basketball Association circles. Numerous people around the league reportedly believe LA could be the flawless landing spot for LeBron when he becomes a free agent in 2018. (more...)
- June 11, 2017
Kevin O'Connor of The Ringer relayed the chatter, which has reportedly been floating around National Basketball Association circles. Numerous people around the league reportedly believe LA could be the flawless landing spot for LeBron when he becomes a free agent in 2018. (more...)
Crusaders unbeaten run snapped by Lions in try-less game
- June 11, 2017
Te'o shifted to 13 when Jonathan Davies was forced from the field late in the first half and that meant Johnny Sexton came on at 12. "And sometimes that brings out the best in me as a competitor in sport". "Test match rugby is so much faster". The Lions have named a strong side, with starts for flyhalf Owen Farrell and prop Marko Vunipola. Gatland has received criticism in the local press and said to TalkSport after the win in Christchurch that he had been subject to a ... (more...)
- June 11, 2017
Te'o shifted to 13 when Jonathan Davies was forced from the field late in the first half and that meant Johnny Sexton came on at 12. "And sometimes that brings out the best in me as a competitor in sport". "Test match rugby is so much faster". The Lions have named a strong side, with starts for flyhalf Owen Farrell and prop Marko Vunipola. Gatland has received criticism in the local press and said to TalkSport after the win in Christchurch that he had been subject to a ... (more...)
Rohit set to get some time at top against Bangladesh
- June 11, 2017
So, when it comes down to choosing the bowlers for the big game against Pakistan , India's opener, which will be played at Edgbaston, the captain will have a hard choice to make. Former India captain Kapil Dev said he hoped the row would not affect performances on the field. "In the nets, I am trying to play as close to the body as I can", he said. (more...)
- June 11, 2017
So, when it comes down to choosing the bowlers for the big game against Pakistan , India's opener, which will be played at Edgbaston, the captain will have a hard choice to make. Former India captain Kapil Dev said he hoped the row would not affect performances on the field. "In the nets, I am trying to play as close to the body as I can", he said. (more...)
Cahill on brink of history as Halep reaches French Open final
- June 11, 2017
The Latvian turned 20 on Thursday and Marion Bartoli led the Court Philippe Chatrier crowd in singing "Happy Birthday", in French, to Ostapenko moments after her victory. Her win over Pliskova was an interesting contrast of styles, with Halep's angles and movement pitted against Pliskova's serving and booming groundstrokes. (more...)
- June 11, 2017
The Latvian turned 20 on Thursday and Marion Bartoli led the Court Philippe Chatrier crowd in singing "Happy Birthday", in French, to Ostapenko moments after her victory. Her win over Pliskova was an interesting contrast of styles, with Halep's angles and movement pitted against Pliskova's serving and booming groundstrokes. (more...)
Nishikori rallies from set down to make quarters
- June 11, 2017
The world No 1 has played himself into form in Paris this fortnight and will meet Stan Wawrinka tomorrow after a 2-6 6-1 7-6 (7/0) 6-1 victory over Kei Nishikori . "He's always a tough guy to play against". 31-year-old Anderson's best Grand Slam performance is reaching the quarter-finals at the 2015 US Open. He's playing better and better. (more...)
- June 11, 2017
The world No 1 has played himself into form in Paris this fortnight and will meet Stan Wawrinka tomorrow after a 2-6 6-1 7-6 (7/0) 6-1 victory over Kei Nishikori . "He's always a tough guy to play against". 31-year-old Anderson's best Grand Slam performance is reaching the quarter-finals at the 2015 US Open. He's playing better and better. (more...)
Hamilton wins Canadian GP pole, ties Senna on all-time list
- June 11, 2017
Chasing legends: Lewis Hamilton with a commemorative helmet of F1 legend Ayrton Senna after matching his record 65 pole positions. "We've been working very hard over the last two weeks to rectify the issues we had with the vehicle", said Hamilton. (more...)
- June 11, 2017
Chasing legends: Lewis Hamilton with a commemorative helmet of F1 legend Ayrton Senna after matching his record 65 pole positions. "We've been working very hard over the last two weeks to rectify the issues we had with the vehicle", said Hamilton. (more...)
Lewis Hamilton takes the poll for Canadian Grand Prix
- June 11, 2017
He was the one that inspired me to be where I am today. Only Michael Schumacher , with 68 poles - and himself a seven-time race victor in Montreal at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve - stands ahead on the all-time list. The two Red Bulls of Max Verstappen and Daniel Ricciardo finished fifth and sixth. German Vettel, who has three wins this season, was just 0.330 seconds behind the Briton and is in a confident frame of mind about his challenge in the race itself. (more...)
- June 11, 2017
He was the one that inspired me to be where I am today. Only Michael Schumacher , with 68 poles - and himself a seven-time race victor in Montreal at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve - stands ahead on the all-time list. The two Red Bulls of Max Verstappen and Daniel Ricciardo finished fifth and sixth. German Vettel, who has three wins this season, was just 0.330 seconds behind the Briton and is in a confident frame of mind about his challenge in the race itself. (more...)
I'll like to stay with Barca till end of career, Messi says
- June 11, 2017
AS has claimed Messi will be earning €30 million (R434 million) after taxes, while his buyout clause will rise from €250 million (R3.6 billion) to €400 million (R5.8 billion) to fend off any interested clubs. Messi, now away on global duty with Argentina , added: "We would have liked to have achieved more". The five-time Ballon d'Or victor has invited all his 21 of his Los Blaugranas teammates, including Spanish defender Gerard Pique, who was expected to be left out initially owing to a ... (more...)
- June 11, 2017
AS has claimed Messi will be earning €30 million (R434 million) after taxes, while his buyout clause will rise from €250 million (R3.6 billion) to €400 million (R5.8 billion) to fend off any interested clubs. Messi, now away on global duty with Argentina , added: "We would have liked to have achieved more". The five-time Ballon d'Or victor has invited all his 21 of his Los Blaugranas teammates, including Spanish defender Gerard Pique, who was expected to be left out initially owing to a ... (more...)
Health of Nashville defenseman Ryan Ellis still in question
- June 11, 2017
Penguins goaltender Matt Murray, who has not lost three consecutive games in his National Hockey League career, has stopped all nine shots he's faced. Juuse Saros replaced Rinne for the start of the second and promptly got scored upon. He sparkled in Games 3 and 4, and he happened to be back home in rowdy, welcoming Bridgestone Arena. (more...)
- June 11, 2017
Penguins goaltender Matt Murray, who has not lost three consecutive games in his National Hockey League career, has stopped all nine shots he's faced. Juuse Saros replaced Rinne for the start of the second and promptly got scored upon. He sparkled in Games 3 and 4, and he happened to be back home in rowdy, welcoming Bridgestone Arena. (more...)
Draymond Green: I don't pay much attention to anybody in Cleveland
- June 11, 2017
This is eerily familiar territory. The public address announcer did announce the technical foul was on Green . "We informed the table that it was not his second technical foul". This whole mix-up was part of a Game 4 that had its share of officiating problems. "I don't pay much attention to anybody in Cleveland ", he said, responding to a reporter's question after the game. (more...)
- June 11, 2017
This is eerily familiar territory. The public address announcer did announce the technical foul was on Green . "We informed the table that it was not his second technical foul". This whole mix-up was part of a Game 4 that had its share of officiating problems. "I don't pay much attention to anybody in Cleveland ", he said, responding to a reporter's question after the game. (more...)
Steve Kerr won't comment on Game 4 officiating
- June 11, 2017
It also featured many controversial and questionable calls both ways that had a big impact on the flow of the contest. I kind of liked the aura and what we had going on, so I didn't really say anything and just went with it. The champions had 49 points in the first quarter. And that (3-point shots) is just part of who we are. The Cavs attempted 45 3's, only one more than in Game 3 when they connected on 12 of them. (more...)
- June 11, 2017
It also featured many controversial and questionable calls both ways that had a big impact on the flow of the contest. I kind of liked the aura and what we had going on, so I didn't really say anything and just went with it. The champions had 49 points in the first quarter. And that (3-point shots) is just part of who we are. The Cavs attempted 45 3's, only one more than in Game 3 when they connected on 12 of them. (more...)
Defensemen help Penguins play fast in Stanley Cup Final
- June 11, 2017
No goal there, but the Penguins would score moments later on the resulting power play. They lead the Predators 3-0 after 20 minutes. He took a P.K. Sidney Crosby , who was particularly strong early in the game, had three assists. "I made a gesture and it came flying out of my hands", he explained. (more...)
- June 11, 2017
No goal there, but the Penguins would score moments later on the resulting power play. They lead the Predators 3-0 after 20 minutes. He took a P.K. Sidney Crosby , who was particularly strong early in the game, had three assists. "I made a gesture and it came flying out of my hands", he explained. (more...)
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