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Kohli taking nothing for granted against 'dangerous' Bangladesh
- June 15, 2017
Though India is more familiar to such high-pressure matches, captain Virat Kohli believed that it won't give his side any advantage. The star batsman added: "Going into a big game like this, we're going to treat it as how we treated the last game". (more...)
- June 15, 2017
Though India is more familiar to such high-pressure matches, captain Virat Kohli believed that it won't give his side any advantage. The star batsman added: "Going into a big game like this, we're going to treat it as how we treated the last game". (more...)
Kazakh Putintseva to face defending champion Muguruza at Roland Garros
- June 15, 2017
The Frenchwoman threw in seven double faults in set three (and fourteen in the final two sets) but was able to save each of the three break points she faced and limited Muguruza to only three winners in the stanza. Here are the results from the men's singles tournament at Stade Roland Garros on Sunday, June 4. Roland Garros is set for another "Kiki" day as Kristina Mladenovic's French Open campaign continues with a demanding fourth-round clash against defending champion Garbine ... (more...)
- June 15, 2017
The Frenchwoman threw in seven double faults in set three (and fourteen in the final two sets) but was able to save each of the three break points she faced and limited Muguruza to only three winners in the stanza. Here are the results from the men's singles tournament at Stade Roland Garros on Sunday, June 4. Roland Garros is set for another "Kiki" day as Kristina Mladenovic's French Open campaign continues with a demanding fourth-round clash against defending champion Garbine ... (more...)
Champions Trophy: Bangladesh thrashed, brace for the epic India-Pak showdown
- June 15, 2017
After a surprise group defeat by Sri Lanka in a tournament featuring the world's top eight one-day worldwide sides, India responded to the pressure of a "must-win" clash against South Africa with a commanding eight-wicket victory over the top-ranked Proteas at the Oval last weekend - a match where Kohli's unbeaten 76 helped him regain first place in the ODI batting rankings. (more...)
- June 15, 2017
After a surprise group defeat by Sri Lanka in a tournament featuring the world's top eight one-day worldwide sides, India responded to the pressure of a "must-win" clash against South Africa with a commanding eight-wicket victory over the top-ranked Proteas at the Oval last weekend - a match where Kohli's unbeaten 76 helped him regain first place in the ODI batting rankings. (more...)
Penguins will not turn down invite to White House
- June 15, 2017
Multiple members of the Warriors have expressed displeasure with Trump, including coach Steve Kerr's objection to Trump's immigration ban and Stephen Curry's assessment of the president . Steph Curry , in response to Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank's comments that Trump was an asset to the business community, quipped that he agreed if "you remove "et" from asset". (more...)
- June 15, 2017
Multiple members of the Warriors have expressed displeasure with Trump, including coach Steve Kerr's objection to Trump's immigration ban and Stephen Curry's assessment of the president . Steph Curry , in response to Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank's comments that Trump was an asset to the business community, quipped that he agreed if "you remove "et" from asset". (more...)
Blues defeat was "great preparation" for Gatland
- June 15, 2017
After scraping by the New Zealand Provincial Barbarians in their opening game last weekend, the Lions were narrowly defeated by the Auckland Blues on Wednesday with substitute fly-half Ihaia West's late try proving to be the difference between the two sides at Eden Park . (more...)
- June 15, 2017
After scraping by the New Zealand Provincial Barbarians in their opening game last weekend, the Lions were narrowly defeated by the Auckland Blues on Wednesday with substitute fly-half Ihaia West's late try proving to be the difference between the two sides at Eden Park . (more...)
What's in a name? Ask Paulina Gretzky
- June 15, 2017
The 28-year-old model and daughter of legendary National Hockey League player Wayne Gretzky is now at home with her newborn baby boy. That's not to say there isn't a heightened level of anticipation for Johnson, who is playing his first major of 2017 after missing the Masters with what he described as a "freak" injury. (more...)
- June 15, 2017
The 28-year-old model and daughter of legendary National Hockey League player Wayne Gretzky is now at home with her newborn baby boy. That's not to say there isn't a heightened level of anticipation for Johnson, who is playing his first major of 2017 after missing the Masters with what he described as a "freak" injury. (more...)
ICC Champions Trophy 2017 IND v BAN Semi Final
- June 15, 2017
Today, India faces Bangladesh in the second semi-finals to determine who will face Pakistan on Sunday. In the run-up to the ICC Champions Trophy , India thrashed Bangladesh by 240 runs in a warm-up match, thanks to three-wicket hauls from the pace duo of Umesh Yadav and Bhuvneshwar Kumar but Kohli on Wednesday backed off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin's inclusion in the playing XI. (more...)
- June 15, 2017
Today, India faces Bangladesh in the second semi-finals to determine who will face Pakistan on Sunday. In the run-up to the ICC Champions Trophy , India thrashed Bangladesh by 240 runs in a warm-up match, thanks to three-wicket hauls from the pace duo of Umesh Yadav and Bhuvneshwar Kumar but Kohli on Wednesday backed off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin's inclusion in the playing XI. (more...)
Pakistan upstage England to reach ICC Champions Trophy final
- June 15, 2017
England has reached the Semi-finals by winning all the three league matches against Australia , New Zealand and Bangladesh in Group-A. On the other hand, Pakistan crawled into the semi-finals by beating South Africa and narrowly triumphing over Sri Lanka after losing to arch-rivals India in their opening game. (more...)
- June 15, 2017
England has reached the Semi-finals by winning all the three league matches against Australia , New Zealand and Bangladesh in Group-A. On the other hand, Pakistan crawled into the semi-finals by beating South Africa and narrowly triumphing over Sri Lanka after losing to arch-rivals India in their opening game. (more...)
Rishabh Pant, Kuldeep Yadav picked for ODI's against Windies
- June 15, 2017
Opening batsman and present vice-captain Rohit Sharma along with pacer Jasprit Bumrah have been rested. "Hope I will perform well in the tour", added Pant, who has played just one T20 global for India. Both Rishabh and Kuldeep were in stand byes for the Champions Trophy and it was only a fair call by the selection committee led by MSK Prasad to try the two youngsters against a weaker global side. (more...)
- June 15, 2017
Opening batsman and present vice-captain Rohit Sharma along with pacer Jasprit Bumrah have been rested. "Hope I will perform well in the tour", added Pant, who has played just one T20 global for India. Both Rishabh and Kuldeep were in stand byes for the Champions Trophy and it was only a fair call by the selection committee led by MSK Prasad to try the two youngsters against a weaker global side. (more...)
Louisville, Pitino await NCAA discipline in escorts case
- June 15, 2017
On Thursday, Sports Illustrated reported the sweeping sanctions that Louisville will be facing moving forward. An NCAA release states that the Committee on Infractions found that former director of basketball operations Andre McGee "acted unethically when he committed serious violations by arranging striptease dances and sex acts for prospects, student-athletes and others, and did not cooperate with the investigation". (more...)
- June 15, 2017
On Thursday, Sports Illustrated reported the sweeping sanctions that Louisville will be facing moving forward. An NCAA release states that the Committee on Infractions found that former director of basketball operations Andre McGee "acted unethically when he committed serious violations by arranging striptease dances and sex acts for prospects, student-athletes and others, and did not cooperate with the investigation". (more...)
Arsenal reportedly willing to allow West Ham target to leave this summer
- June 15, 2017
Arsenal are ready to offer Olivier Giroud to Monaco as part of any deal that would see Kylian Mbappe move to the Emirates . The forward started just 11 Premier League matches last season as Alexis Sanchez was preferred as the main striker. (more...)
- June 15, 2017
Arsenal are ready to offer Olivier Giroud to Monaco as part of any deal that would see Kylian Mbappe move to the Emirates . The forward started just 11 Premier League matches last season as Alexis Sanchez was preferred as the main striker. (more...)
Zagoria | Murray and Wawrinka to do battle in French Open semifinals
- June 15, 2017
However, Murray, described as the real no 1 by fourth round opponent Juan Del Potro , bounced back by taking the second set easily and stormed through a third-set tie-break before finishing off a tiring Nishikori to seal a fourth successive semi-final appearance in Paris . (more...)
- June 15, 2017
However, Murray, described as the real no 1 by fourth round opponent Juan Del Potro , bounced back by taking the second set easily and stormed through a third-set tie-break before finishing off a tiring Nishikori to seal a fourth successive semi-final appearance in Paris . (more...)
NORC poll: Most in US think Trump meddled in Russia probe
- June 15, 2017
Testifying publicly before the Senate Intelligence Committee , Sessions confirmed that Comey expressed to him "concern about proper communications protocol with the White House and with the President". The strangest disconnect of the day was among Republicans and Democrats on the intelligence committee who agree that the Russians dangerously interfered with the 2016 election and will do so in future ones, and a White House that has a freaky lack of interest in what happened. (more...)
- June 15, 2017
Testifying publicly before the Senate Intelligence Committee , Sessions confirmed that Comey expressed to him "concern about proper communications protocol with the White House and with the President". The strangest disconnect of the day was among Republicans and Democrats on the intelligence committee who agree that the Russians dangerously interfered with the 2016 election and will do so in future ones, and a White House that has a freaky lack of interest in what happened. (more...)
Gianluigi Donnarumma Will Not Renew AC Milan Contract
- June 15, 2017
In a huge blow for Milan , who had made such a promising start to this transfer window under new owner Yonghong Li, it has now been confirmed that Donnarumma won't sign a new deal at the San Siro. Donnarumma has been linked with a move to Manchester United this summer, with the Red Devils expected to enter the market for a new goalkeeper if they sell David de Gea to Real Madrid . (more...)
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- June 15, 2017
In a huge blow for Milan , who had made such a promising start to this transfer window under new owner Yonghong Li, it has now been confirmed that Donnarumma won't sign a new deal at the San Siro. Donnarumma has been linked with a move to Manchester United this summer, with the Red Devils expected to enter the market for a new goalkeeper if they sell David de Gea to Real Madrid . (more...)
Pakistan defy all odds, cruise to Champions Trophy final after outshining England
- June 15, 2017
England came into the Champions Trophy with high hopes and had won 11 of their previous 12 ODIs before Wednesday's reverse. Bowled out for 211 in 49.5 overs after losing the toss, any chuntering about the rough end of conditions should have dissipated when Pakistan cruised to their target with 77 balls to spare for the loss of two wickets. (more...)
- June 15, 2017
England came into the Champions Trophy with high hopes and had won 11 of their previous 12 ODIs before Wednesday's reverse. Bowled out for 211 in 49.5 overs after losing the toss, any chuntering about the rough end of conditions should have dissipated when Pakistan cruised to their target with 77 balls to spare for the loss of two wickets. (more...)
Clemens' son among familiar names on Day 2 of MLB draft
- June 15, 2017
The recommended slot value for the first overall pick is roughly $7.7 million, and if the Twins spend all of that, they've used up more than half their draft-pool money on one player. Lewis is the first player to be selected by the Twins with the No. 1 overall pick since the team took catcher Joe Mauer in 2001. "We considered a lot of guys, but Royce is one of the elite athletes with his makeup and intangible packages available in any draft", Twins VP Mike Radcliff said. (more...)
- June 15, 2017
The recommended slot value for the first overall pick is roughly $7.7 million, and if the Twins spend all of that, they've used up more than half their draft-pool money on one player. Lewis is the first player to be selected by the Twins with the No. 1 overall pick since the team took catcher Joe Mauer in 2001. "We considered a lot of guys, but Royce is one of the elite athletes with his makeup and intangible packages available in any draft", Twins VP Mike Radcliff said. (more...)
ICC Champions Trophy- Pakistan beat England by 8 wickets in semi final
- June 15, 2017
They've won 11 of their last 12 matches at this level, a far cry from their woeful first-round exit at the 2015 World Cup, and Eoin Morgan's men were the only side to exit the group stage of the Champions Trophy with a ideal played three, won three, record. (more...)
- June 15, 2017
They've won 11 of their last 12 matches at this level, a far cry from their woeful first-round exit at the 2015 World Cup, and Eoin Morgan's men were the only side to exit the group stage of the Champions Trophy with a ideal played three, won three, record. (more...)
Blimp catches fire and crashes near US Open
- June 15, 2017
The company Airsign told NBC News that the downed blimp is owned by them. The pilot was the only crew member on board the blimp at the time of the crash, according to local police. A metal frame lying on the burnt ground appeared to be the only remains of the gondola, or passenger compartment. Thursday is the first day of the tournament with the first golfers teeing off early in the morning. (more...)
- June 15, 2017
The company Airsign told NBC News that the downed blimp is owned by them. The pilot was the only crew member on board the blimp at the time of the crash, according to local police. A metal frame lying on the burnt ground appeared to be the only remains of the gondola, or passenger compartment. Thursday is the first day of the tournament with the first golfers teeing off early in the morning. (more...)
Champions Trophy 2017: Virat Kohli stars as India smash Pakistan
- June 15, 2017
All the Indian batsmen starred, with Rohit Sharma (91 off 119), Shikhar Dhawan (68 off 65), Kohli (81 not out off 68) and Yuvraj (53 off 32) rising to the occasion in a rain-hit game, to propel India to 319/3 in 48 overs. When play resumed at 14:18pm local time (1318 GMT), India were 173 for one in 33.1 overs. (Web Desk) - Pakistan pacer Wahab Riaz has been ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 due to injury. (more...)
- June 15, 2017
All the Indian batsmen starred, with Rohit Sharma (91 off 119), Shikhar Dhawan (68 off 65), Kohli (81 not out off 68) and Yuvraj (53 off 32) rising to the occasion in a rain-hit game, to propel India to 319/3 in 48 overs. When play resumed at 14:18pm local time (1318 GMT), India were 173 for one in 33.1 overs. (Web Desk) - Pakistan pacer Wahab Riaz has been ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 due to injury. (more...)
De Villiers remains defiant despite disastrous SA performance in Champions Trophy
- June 15, 2017
As it was, under the inspiring captaincy of legendary all-rounder Imran Khan, who promised his team would "fight like cornered tigers", Pakistan made it all the way to the final where, with left-arm fast bowler Wasim Akram in brilliant form, they beat England by 22 runs in Melbourne. (more...)
- June 15, 2017
As it was, under the inspiring captaincy of legendary all-rounder Imran Khan, who promised his team would "fight like cornered tigers", Pakistan made it all the way to the final where, with left-arm fast bowler Wasim Akram in brilliant form, they beat England by 22 runs in Melbourne. (more...)
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