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Minnesota Twins on the Clock for the Major League Baseball Draft
- June 13, 2017
Lewis is a pure hitter, playing both shortstop and outfield in high school . "He was just this raw talent in a 6-foot, 150-pound frame". Was standout on USA Baseball's gold medal-winning Under-18 team at Pan American Championships past year. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
Lewis is a pure hitter, playing both shortstop and outfield in high school . "He was just this raw talent in a 6-foot, 150-pound frame". Was standout on USA Baseball's gold medal-winning Under-18 team at Pan American Championships past year. (more...)
Canadian Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton Wins as Mercedes Reel Off One-Two Finish
- June 13, 2017
Hamilton - still fresh from sealing the 65th pole position of his career which drew him level with the tally of his boyhood hero Ayrton Senna - led every lap in a masterful display at a track which has been so kind to him over the years. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
Hamilton - still fresh from sealing the 65th pole position of his career which drew him level with the tally of his boyhood hero Ayrton Senna - led every lap in a masterful display at a track which has been so kind to him over the years. (more...)
Champions Trophy: Australia vs Bangladesh, match abandoned due to rain
- June 13, 2017
The rain came down just as the players were about to take drinks and although Australia were comfortably ahead on DLS, they were four overs short of the 20 required in the second innings to constitute a game. "I can remember in the 2015 World Cup, we got one point from Australia and it really helped us go through", he said. Bangladesh: Mashrafe Mortaza (captain), Shakib Al Hasan , Mushfiqur Rahim (wicketkeeper), Tamim Iqbal Mohammad Mahmudullah, Sabbir Rahman, Rubel Hossain, ... (more...)
- June 13, 2017
The rain came down just as the players were about to take drinks and although Australia were comfortably ahead on DLS, they were four overs short of the 20 required in the second innings to constitute a game. "I can remember in the 2015 World Cup, we got one point from Australia and it really helped us go through", he said. Bangladesh: Mashrafe Mortaza (captain), Shakib Al Hasan , Mushfiqur Rahim (wicketkeeper), Tamim Iqbal Mohammad Mahmudullah, Sabbir Rahman, Rubel Hossain, ... (more...)
WRAPUP 1-Tennis-Highlights of French Open 15th day
- June 13, 2017
Two players held their serve in the first four games, before Nadal rode on a four-game winning streak to set it 6-2 in the opening set, where the Swiss No. "From the beginning I didn't play my best tennis ". One, because I play against him and he puts this doubt in your head when you play against him because he's playing so well. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
Two players held their serve in the first four games, before Nadal rode on a four-game winning streak to set it 6-2 in the opening set, where the Swiss No. "From the beginning I didn't play my best tennis ". One, because I play against him and he puts this doubt in your head when you play against him because he's playing so well. (more...)
Freddie Woodman reveals his next steps at Newcastle after World Cup joy
- June 13, 2017
But their limelight was stolen by Terry, who turned up in full kit to gatecrash the celebrations and lift the trophy. England's forward Dominic Solanke (#10) celebrates his goal with teammates during the U-20 World Cup semi-final football match between England and Italy in Jeonju on June 8, 2017. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
But their limelight was stolen by Terry, who turned up in full kit to gatecrash the celebrations and lift the trophy. England's forward Dominic Solanke (#10) celebrates his goal with teammates during the U-20 World Cup semi-final football match between England and Italy in Jeonju on June 8, 2017. (more...)
Brewers have three picks on day 1 of 2017 Major League Baseball draft
- June 13, 2017
Even though he was successful as a pitcher, Haseley said only one team spoke with him about pitching and that was back in the winter. The Diamondbacks probably made this pick not only to save potential slot bonus money at 7 and could use it to draft a player who fell to the 44th pick. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
Even though he was successful as a pitcher, Haseley said only one team spoke with him about pitching and that was back in the winter. The Diamondbacks probably made this pick not only to save potential slot bonus money at 7 and could use it to draft a player who fell to the 44th pick. (more...)
Refs take responsibility for technical foul confusion
- June 13, 2017
So Green offered the Cavaliers a fans a parting shot. Would you put Green No. 1 among this bunch? The table informed us that it was his second technical foul and ejected. "We informed the table that it was not his second technical foul". "I don't pay much attention to people in Cleveland, honestly", Green said in a heated postgame interview . (more...)
- June 13, 2017
So Green offered the Cavaliers a fans a parting shot. Would you put Green No. 1 among this bunch? The table informed us that it was his second technical foul and ejected. "We informed the table that it was not his second technical foul". "I don't pay much attention to people in Cleveland, honestly", Green said in a heated postgame interview . (more...)
High-wire Cavs still alive in NBA Finals
- June 13, 2017
The Cavaliers won 137-116. Cleveland has won four straight Finals elimination games, rallying from a 3-1 series deficit to win the championship past year and then winning 137-116 in Game 4 on Friday night to extend this series. "I've won one on the road". We have to come out with some fire and try it get done. "We didn't play up to the level we were supposed to, and they exposed that and took advantage of it and came out and played extremely well", Kevin Durant said. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
The Cavaliers won 137-116. Cleveland has won four straight Finals elimination games, rallying from a 3-1 series deficit to win the championship past year and then winning 137-116 in Game 4 on Friday night to extend this series. "I've won one on the road". We have to come out with some fire and try it get done. "We didn't play up to the level we were supposed to, and they exposed that and took advantage of it and came out and played extremely well", Kevin Durant said. (more...)
UofL's Brendan McKay picked 4th overall by Tampa in MLB Draft
- June 13, 2017
At the plate, he's batting.343 with 17 home runs and 56 RBIs. As a pitcher, he won 10 games, lost three and sported a 2.34 earned run average. When the Rays announced their selection, they identified McKay as a first baseman. The Cincinnati Reds had a chance to select McKay with the No. 2 pick but opted instead for California high school standout Hunter Greene. The Darlington, Pennsylvania native separated himself in 2017 as not only the best two-way player in the country, but as the ... (more...)
- June 13, 2017
At the plate, he's batting.343 with 17 home runs and 56 RBIs. As a pitcher, he won 10 games, lost three and sported a 2.34 earned run average. When the Rays announced their selection, they identified McKay as a first baseman. The Cincinnati Reds had a chance to select McKay with the No. 2 pick but opted instead for California high school standout Hunter Greene. The Darlington, Pennsylvania native separated himself in 2017 as not only the best two-way player in the country, but as the ... (more...)
Jameson Taillon to make first start for Pirates since testicular cancer surgery
- June 13, 2017
Freeland, a rookie, lost for the first time in seven road starts by giving up five runs (four earned) and nine hits in 52⁄3 innings. It was the first time in four outings that Freeland did not last at least six innings. They optioned infielder Phil Gosselin to Indianapolis to make room on the active roster. This was Gosselin's second stint with the Pirates. Colorado did not have a first-round pick due to the signing of free agent OF/INF Ian Desmond . (more...)
- June 13, 2017
Freeland, a rookie, lost for the first time in seven road starts by giving up five runs (four earned) and nine hits in 52⁄3 innings. It was the first time in four outings that Freeland did not last at least six innings. They optioned infielder Phil Gosselin to Indianapolis to make room on the active roster. This was Gosselin's second stint with the Pirates. Colorado did not have a first-round pick due to the signing of free agent OF/INF Ian Desmond . (more...)
England show their 'character' as Kane snatches late draw against Scotland
- June 13, 2017
England were on course for victory after substitute Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain took advantage of some weak defending and goalkeeping in the 70th minute after Craig Gordon had needlessly conceded a throw-in. "We can't be a team that just relies on one or two players". He said: "We have a lot of competition in the more advanced positions in midfield but we've not got great cover in deeper positions in that department". (more...)
- June 13, 2017
England were on course for victory after substitute Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain took advantage of some weak defending and goalkeeping in the 70th minute after Craig Gordon had needlessly conceded a throw-in. "We can't be a team that just relies on one or two players". He said: "We have a lot of competition in the more advanced positions in midfield but we've not got great cover in deeper positions in that department". (more...)
Cavs 'highly agitated' over Stephen Curry celebration
- June 13, 2017
Steph Curry denies that he engaged in a disrespectful act in celebration of Kevin Durant's 3-pointer that put Golden State in front for good in the final minute of Game 3 Wednesday night. Wanda and Sonya Curry , Stephen Curry's mom, had a bit of a moment while Wanda shouted, "They tried to give it to them, but they wouldn't take it!" Curry was again asked about his habit of squatting on the court after the Warriors' blowout loss in Game 4, their first of the playoffs after a ... (more...)
- June 13, 2017
Steph Curry denies that he engaged in a disrespectful act in celebration of Kevin Durant's 3-pointer that put Golden State in front for good in the final minute of Game 3 Wednesday night. Wanda and Sonya Curry , Stephen Curry's mom, had a bit of a moment while Wanda shouted, "They tried to give it to them, but they wouldn't take it!" Curry was again asked about his habit of squatting on the court after the Warriors' blowout loss in Game 4, their first of the playoffs after a ... (more...)
Halep Defeats Pliskova to Reach Second Roland Garros Final
- June 13, 2017
The Latvian became the first Grand Slam finalist from her country as she overpowered 30th seed Bacsinszky 7-6 (7/4), 3-6, 6-3 in the last four at Roland Garros . "I think it s a nice gift", said Ostapenko, whose win was greeted by the crowd singing happy birthday. A fired-up Halep bossed the longer rallies and held for a 5-3 lead with a vicious cross-court forehand under clear blue skies. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
The Latvian became the first Grand Slam finalist from her country as she overpowered 30th seed Bacsinszky 7-6 (7/4), 3-6, 6-3 in the last four at Roland Garros . "I think it s a nice gift", said Ostapenko, whose win was greeted by the crowd singing happy birthday. A fired-up Halep bossed the longer rallies and held for a 5-3 lead with a vicious cross-court forehand under clear blue skies. (more...)
Diego Costa resigned to Chelsea exit but keen on rejoining Atletico Madrid
- June 13, 2017
Given all the stress and strife between the two gentlemen this season, a lot of which played out in public, this is certainly no surprise. Following the climax to the campaign, Conte messaged Costa to tell him his days at Chelsea are over. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
Given all the stress and strife between the two gentlemen this season, a lot of which played out in public, this is certainly no surprise. Following the climax to the campaign, Conte messaged Costa to tell him his days at Chelsea are over. (more...)
Roland Garros champion Jelena Ostapenko targeted for return to ASB Classic
- June 13, 2017
Yelena Ostapenko has set a new history after becoming the first player to win a Grand Slam final as the country's first player. Yet for much of the contest, hanging into rallies by her fingernails, it seemed Halep's steady approach would see her become only the second Romanian woman to win a grand slam title. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
Yelena Ostapenko has set a new history after becoming the first player to win a Grand Slam final as the country's first player. Yet for much of the contest, hanging into rallies by her fingernails, it seemed Halep's steady approach would see her become only the second Romanian woman to win a grand slam title. (more...)
Klopp To Offer £40 Million For Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain?
- June 13, 2017
The England global has yet to confirm whether he will still be in north London come August time, but stats unearthed by WhoScored.com suggest that Arsene Wenger and company need to sort out a new contract for the winger as soon as possible. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
The England global has yet to confirm whether he will still be in north London come August time, but stats unearthed by WhoScored.com suggest that Arsene Wenger and company need to sort out a new contract for the winger as soon as possible. (more...)
Draymond Green Scolds Cavaliers Fans Following NBA Finals Incident Involving His Mother
- June 13, 2017
But Green didn't leave the court, and referees said the technical they called after Green's foul with 1:55 remaining in the first quarter was on Kerr - though the official box score had it listed as Green. The second technical foul felt more asinine. "They come to the game thinking about me". The problem then worsened when the officials didn't catch the public address announcer saying it was called on Green. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
But Green didn't leave the court, and referees said the technical they called after Green's foul with 1:55 remaining in the first quarter was on Kerr - though the official box score had it listed as Green. The second technical foul felt more asinine. "They come to the game thinking about me". The problem then worsened when the officials didn't catch the public address announcer saying it was called on Green. (more...)
Richard Jefferson 'F-- Begged' Tyronn Lue to Guard Kevin Durant
- June 13, 2017
But nobody should be at the point of freaking out about the Warriors yet - even if all the 3-1 jokes are fun. "Me personally, I liked it", Lue said of the testy nature of Friday's game. "But I always say the biggest adjustment in the playoffs that you make is always an emotional one". It's hard to argue that Cleveland will pull off a win, simply because Oracle Arena is proving to be a near-impossible place to play. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
But nobody should be at the point of freaking out about the Warriors yet - even if all the 3-1 jokes are fun. "Me personally, I liked it", Lue said of the testy nature of Friday's game. "But I always say the biggest adjustment in the playoffs that you make is always an emotional one". It's hard to argue that Cleveland will pull off a win, simply because Oracle Arena is proving to be a near-impossible place to play. (more...)
Red Sox TV analyst Remy has cancer again, facing surgery
- June 13, 2017
It's very localized it hasn't spread, and the surgery will remove the cancerous tumor and then things will be fine", Remy said. I have baseball here to keep me occupied, it keeps my mind occupied. "I've been fortunate to have this caught five times - and early - so it hasn't been that bad". "The fact is other people can avoid it, it's not fun". (more...)
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- June 13, 2017
It's very localized it hasn't spread, and the surgery will remove the cancerous tumor and then things will be fine", Remy said. I have baseball here to keep me occupied, it keeps my mind occupied. "I've been fortunate to have this caught five times - and early - so it hasn't been that bad". "The fact is other people can avoid it, it's not fun". (more...)
Twins draft California prep shortstop Royce Lewis at No. 1
- June 13, 2017
Any team going up to five percent over its allotted pool will be taxed at a 75-percent rate on the overage. With his big leg kick, Gore throws a fastball that sits in the low- to mid-90s (mph) to go along with a knee-buckling curve. His total college numbers include a.353/.486/.702 slash line with 54 homers, 155 RBI, and 34 stolen bases. What about my time? "Cody would have taken him 1/1 I think", Marlins vice-president of scouting Stan Meek said. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
Any team going up to five percent over its allotted pool will be taxed at a 75-percent rate on the overage. With his big leg kick, Gore throws a fastball that sits in the low- to mid-90s (mph) to go along with a knee-buckling curve. His total college numbers include a.353/.486/.702 slash line with 54 homers, 155 RBI, and 34 stolen bases. What about my time? "Cody would have taken him 1/1 I think", Marlins vice-president of scouting Stan Meek said. (more...)
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