Sport
Warriors undecided on whether to visit White House
- June 17, 2017
The second National Basketball Association championship feels drastically different for Curry, because this one was a comeback from a heartbreaking missed opportunity a year ago against James and the Cavaliers when the Warriors knew they should have won it all but squandered a 3-1 lead. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
The second National Basketball Association championship feels drastically different for Curry, because this one was a comeback from a heartbreaking missed opportunity a year ago against James and the Cavaliers when the Warriors knew they should have won it all but squandered a 3-1 lead. (more...)
Pakistan dismisses misfiring England for 211 in semifinals
- June 17, 2017
In the game which had the most riding on it all tournament, Pakistan and Sri Lanka provided a spectacle befitting the magnitude of the occasion, and Pakistan sneaked across the line with a thrilling three-wicket win. De Silva has represented Sri Lanka in 16 ODIs scoring 334 runs and taking four wickets. Young spinner Shadab Khan (1/40) scalped one wicket, while Imad Wasim (0/16) and Mohammad Hafeez (0/33) also bowled well. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
In the game which had the most riding on it all tournament, Pakistan and Sri Lanka provided a spectacle befitting the magnitude of the occasion, and Pakistan sneaked across the line with a thrilling three-wicket win. De Silva has represented Sri Lanka in 16 ODIs scoring 334 runs and taking four wickets. Young spinner Shadab Khan (1/40) scalped one wicket, while Imad Wasim (0/16) and Mohammad Hafeez (0/33) also bowled well. (more...)
Cristiano Ronaldo wants to leave Real Madrid after accusations
- June 17, 2017
The paper noted that he believes he has been "used as an example in an unfair and disproportionate way" when he tried to solve possible errors with his taxes voluntarily. A source close to the player claims the "outraged" Portugal global "feels great indignation" following the public speculation about his tax affairs and a sense of "injustice" at the allegations - which he contests - and he has made a decision to leave the country. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
The paper noted that he believes he has been "used as an example in an unfair and disproportionate way" when he tried to solve possible errors with his taxes voluntarily. A source close to the player claims the "outraged" Portugal global "feels great indignation" following the public speculation about his tax affairs and a sense of "injustice" at the allegations - which he contests - and he has made a decision to leave the country. (more...)
5 potential destinations for Cristiano Ronaldo
- June 17, 2017
According to the accusation, after signing his contract with Real Madrid in the summer of 2009, Ronaldo "purported to" cede his image rights to a shell company based in the British Virgin Islands, a tax haven in the Caribbean. Some even go as far as saying that Ronaldo thinks Real Madrid has not done enough to support him throughout the ordeal. Portuguese newspaper A Bola are saying that the four time Ballon d'Or victor does not want to continue in Spain and has grown ... (more...)
- June 17, 2017
According to the accusation, after signing his contract with Real Madrid in the summer of 2009, Ronaldo "purported to" cede his image rights to a shell company based in the British Virgin Islands, a tax haven in the Caribbean. Some even go as far as saying that Ronaldo thinks Real Madrid has not done enough to support him throughout the ordeal. Portuguese newspaper A Bola are saying that the four time Ballon d'Or victor does not want to continue in Spain and has grown ... (more...)
'Golden opportunity for Pakistan to avenge loss to India'
- June 17, 2017
Eighteen months ago, the prospect of being in the Champions Trophy final could not have seemed more remote had it been staged on Pluto. "What we are going to try to do is repeat the similar sort of cricket that we have played, knowing their strengths and weaknesses". (more...)
- June 17, 2017
Eighteen months ago, the prospect of being in the Champions Trophy final could not have seemed more remote had it been staged on Pluto. "What we are going to try to do is repeat the similar sort of cricket that we have played, knowing their strengths and weaknesses". (more...)
Casey goes top then crashes down US Open leaderboard
- June 17, 2017
McIlroy worked with his coach Michael Bannon on making a smoother transition from the top of his backswing and although he was three over par after 12 holes, birdies on the fourth, fifth, seventh and ninth ended the week on a high. Said Johnson, who was 3 over: "I really like this golf course, it sets up well for me. When you got in the fescue, that's where Day, Johnson and McIlroy were all getting in trouble", Westgate sports book manager Jeff Sherman said. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
McIlroy worked with his coach Michael Bannon on making a smoother transition from the top of his backswing and although he was three over par after 12 holes, birdies on the fourth, fifth, seventh and ninth ended the week on a high. Said Johnson, who was 3 over: "I really like this golf course, it sets up well for me. When you got in the fescue, that's where Day, Johnson and McIlroy were all getting in trouble", Westgate sports book manager Jeff Sherman said. (more...)
Steph Curry To Likely Skip White House Visit If Invited
- June 17, 2017
The difference is that James joined a team on the rise, while Durant joined a team already at their peak. But James' teams have also been star-studded. Warriors guard Klay Thompson was throwing T-shirts to fans and waving from the top of an open, double-decker bus. The parade through downtown Oakland will follow the same route as the one celebrating the 2015 National Basketball Association title. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
The difference is that James joined a team on the rise, while Durant joined a team already at their peak. But James' teams have also been star-studded. Warriors guard Klay Thompson was throwing T-shirts to fans and waving from the top of an open, double-decker bus. The parade through downtown Oakland will follow the same route as the one celebrating the 2015 National Basketball Association title. (more...)
All former Grand Slam event female winners out in French Open
- June 17, 2017
Mladenovic showed her battling qualities again. Muguruza can not afford too many mistakes against such a determined opponent. "I wanted the match, and I had to dictate the game". The 19-year-old downed Ukraine's Lesia Tsurenko 6-1, 6-4 on Friday at the French Open before admitting the dazzling, sultry Brazilian rhythms of the Samba are key to her success . (more...)
- June 17, 2017
Mladenovic showed her battling qualities again. Muguruza can not afford too many mistakes against such a determined opponent. "I wanted the match, and I had to dictate the game". The 19-year-old downed Ukraine's Lesia Tsurenko 6-1, 6-4 on Friday at the French Open before admitting the dazzling, sultry Brazilian rhythms of the Samba are key to her success . (more...)
US Open 2017: Rory McIlroy misses cut for second year
- June 17, 2017
He was 100 feet away for birdie on No. 6 and burned the edge of the cup on that one, except that it ran by some 7 feet and he three-putted for bogey. The cut line of 1 over turned out to be three (!) shots easier than the Dean & DeLuca Invitational at Colonial. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
He was 100 feet away for birdie on No. 6 and burned the edge of the cup on that one, except that it ran by some 7 feet and he three-putted for bogey. The cut line of 1 over turned out to be three (!) shots easier than the Dean & DeLuca Invitational at Colonial. (more...)
Don't think we need to change anything for final: Kohli
- June 17, 2017
It was interesting listening to Virat Kohli in a press conference recently talking about his team maintaining its composure and controlling its emotions in big games. Catches were taken and the bowlers bowled with gusto and accuracy not seen from them before in the tournament. At the start, someone asked me who would be in the final, and I said Pakistan . (more...)
- June 17, 2017
It was interesting listening to Virat Kohli in a press conference recently talking about his team maintaining its composure and controlling its emotions in big games. Catches were taken and the bowlers bowled with gusto and accuracy not seen from them before in the tournament. At the start, someone asked me who would be in the final, and I said Pakistan . (more...)
Relentless Nadal moves closer to semi-final collision with Djokovic
- June 17, 2017
Meanwhile eighth seed Kei Nishikori looked in trouble against young Korean Chung Hyeon when rain stopped play on Saturday, but recovered to win in five sets. The 14-time major victor believes that some umpires are stricter than others who may afford a player more leeway especially in the red-hot atmosphere of a Grand Slam. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
Meanwhile eighth seed Kei Nishikori looked in trouble against young Korean Chung Hyeon when rain stopped play on Saturday, but recovered to win in five sets. The 14-time major victor believes that some umpires are stricter than others who may afford a player more leeway especially in the red-hot atmosphere of a Grand Slam. (more...)
New Zealand channelling frustrations of Edgbaston ahead of England clash
- June 17, 2017
Their first game against Australia was washed out due to rain. A win for the Black Caps would put them in a strong position, in terms of progressing past the group stages. They're not going to go out and blast at a 160 strike rate through the innings. "But we are a team that wouldn't let go of a chance, so if one is coming up tomorrow, we will have to make sure we don't let it slip". (more...)
- June 17, 2017
Their first game against Australia was washed out due to rain. A win for the Black Caps would put them in a strong position, in terms of progressing past the group stages. They're not going to go out and blast at a 160 strike rate through the innings. "But we are a team that wouldn't let go of a chance, so if one is coming up tomorrow, we will have to make sure we don't let it slip". (more...)
The wrong kind of US Open history: Top 3 all miss cut
- June 17, 2017
However, while the world's top three are making other plans for the weekend after missing the cut, college amateur Cameron Champ is proving that massive tee shots can still help get the job done on the long, links-style layout. A day after Rickie Fowler's 7-under opening round, that same score is still leading but it's shared by four players - not including Fowler, who shot a 1-over 73 to sit one back. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
However, while the world's top three are making other plans for the weekend after missing the cut, college amateur Cameron Champ is proving that massive tee shots can still help get the job done on the long, links-style layout. A day after Rickie Fowler's 7-under opening round, that same score is still leading but it's shared by four players - not including Fowler, who shot a 1-over 73 to sit one back. (more...)
Spectator Dies at US Open in Wisconsin: USGA
- June 17, 2017
A rib injury restricted McIlroy to just six tournaments before the US Open , but he plans to play in next week's Travelers Championship and the Irish Open, Scottish Open and Open Championship in successive weeks in July. "So I did a really good job of staying present, staying focused on the next shot". "You don't get many rounds at the US Open that are stress-free", admitted Fowler afterwards. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
A rib injury restricted McIlroy to just six tournaments before the US Open , but he plans to play in next week's Travelers Championship and the Irish Open, Scottish Open and Open Championship in successive weeks in July. "So I did a really good job of staying present, staying focused on the next shot". "You don't get many rounds at the US Open that are stress-free", admitted Fowler afterwards. (more...)
Cristiano Ronaldo 'sad', 'upset' and 'wants to leave'
- June 17, 2017
Madrid were rocked on Friday when Portuguese newspaper A Bola claimed the 32-year-old no longer wanted to play in Spain amid scrutiny over his tax affairs, a story that sources close to the player have seemingly since confirmed to other global news outlets. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
Madrid were rocked on Friday when Portuguese newspaper A Bola claimed the 32-year-old no longer wanted to play in Spain amid scrutiny over his tax affairs, a story that sources close to the player have seemingly since confirmed to other global news outlets. (more...)
Murray fends off del Potro to reach 4th round
- June 17, 2017
The first set will go down in Roland Garros folklore as the pair battled it out for 84 minutes, with Murray going down a break early in the match before retrieving it as Del Potro served for the set. "The tactical side is very important for me". I haven't been doing that the last couple of months. With that in mind, it was heartwarming to see a great display of sportsmanship at the French Open on Thursday, as Juan Martín del Potro, who has suffered a string of injuries in his career, ... (more...)
- June 17, 2017
The first set will go down in Roland Garros folklore as the pair battled it out for 84 minutes, with Murray going down a break early in the match before retrieving it as Del Potro served for the set. "The tactical side is very important for me". I haven't been doing that the last couple of months. With that in mind, it was heartwarming to see a great display of sportsmanship at the French Open on Thursday, as Juan Martín del Potro, who has suffered a string of injuries in his career, ... (more...)
Durant vindicates decision to join Warriors
- June 17, 2017
Either LeBron James has a very short memory, or he does not consider the Miami Heat's two NBA Championship teams on which he played "super-teams", despite the fact his teammates included six-time All-Star Dwyane Wade, five-time All-Star Chris Bosh, and 10-time All-Star Ray Allen. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
Either LeBron James has a very short memory, or he does not consider the Miami Heat's two NBA Championship teams on which he played "super-teams", despite the fact his teammates included six-time All-Star Dwyane Wade, five-time All-Star Chris Bosh, and 10-time All-Star Ray Allen. (more...)
Nadal wins his 10th French Open title
- June 17, 2017
He is the only player in the open era to win a Grand Slam for 10 times. Top seeds Bethanie Mattek-Sands and Lucie Safarova clinched their third straight Grand Slam title at Roland Garros after a dominating performance over Aussie duo Ashleigh Barty and Casey Dellacqua. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
He is the only player in the open era to win a Grand Slam for 10 times. Top seeds Bethanie Mattek-Sands and Lucie Safarova clinched their third straight Grand Slam title at Roland Garros after a dominating performance over Aussie duo Ashleigh Barty and Casey Dellacqua. (more...)
Speculation Ronaldo to leave Real Madrid
- June 17, 2017
He wants to leave Real Madrid and Spain altogether. It comes after Ronaldo was accused of defrauding Spanish tax authorities €14.7million. "There has never been any hiding nor any intention to hide anything". Ronaldo's sense of alienation has been reported before and the player recently vented his anger against the demanding Bernabeu crowds who, on occasion, have booed him during games across the past season. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
He wants to leave Real Madrid and Spain altogether. It comes after Ronaldo was accused of defrauding Spanish tax authorities €14.7million. "There has never been any hiding nor any intention to hide anything". Ronaldo's sense of alienation has been reported before and the player recently vented his anger against the demanding Bernabeu crowds who, on occasion, have booed him during games across the past season. (more...)
NBA Champs Golden State Warriors Mulling Rejection of Trump White House Visit
- June 17, 2017
The Warriors and Cavaliers have recreated a similar rivalry, and there is no reason to believe these teams will not see each other next year as well. "So I've also realized that as far as becoming more of a team player, since my first year I've grown so much and I'm proud of myself in that area as well, but I've got a long ways to go". (more...)
- June 17, 2017
The Warriors and Cavaliers have recreated a similar rivalry, and there is no reason to believe these teams will not see each other next year as well. "So I've also realized that as far as becoming more of a team player, since my first year I've grown so much and I'm proud of myself in that area as well, but I've got a long ways to go". (more...)
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