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Ronaldo kept away from media spotlight after Portugal draw with Mexico
- June 19, 2017
Ronaldo was named the man of the match after setting up Quaresma's opener and playing a key part in Portugal's second, meaning he was in line to appear at a post-match media conference. Raphael Guerreiro miskicked a cross into the box, allowing Carlos Vela to play the ball back in for Hernandez to score. We have to win, because if we win the next game we will be one step away from qualifying. (more...)
- June 19, 2017
Ronaldo was named the man of the match after setting up Quaresma's opener and playing a key part in Portugal's second, meaning he was in line to appear at a post-match media conference. Raphael Guerreiro miskicked a cross into the box, allowing Carlos Vela to play the ball back in for Hernandez to score. We have to win, because if we win the next game we will be one step away from qualifying. (more...)
Last group tees off at US Open at Erin Hills
- June 19, 2017
Open . Overnight rain created soft conditions which made for a feast of birdies. "So we're breaking down all kinds of barriers". "Today with the tee being up on, I think it was, par-5 14th, we were able to hit it over that bunker, which is key on that hole". (more...)
- June 19, 2017
Open . Overnight rain created soft conditions which made for a feast of birdies. "So we're breaking down all kinds of barriers". "Today with the tee being up on, I think it was, par-5 14th, we were able to hit it over that bunker, which is key on that hole". (more...)
Toyota settle in as Le Mans leaders
- June 19, 2017
It is Bamber's second victory at Le Mans while Hartley tastes victory there for the first time. We saw the #2 Porsche stay in the garage for two hours so we could still be ahead of them. Both of the ORECA-Gibsons run by the Anglo-Swiss team encountered problems, though the #13 vehicle shared by Nelson Piquet Jr, David Heinemeier Hansson and Mathias Beche took the final spot on the podium. (more...)
- June 19, 2017
It is Bamber's second victory at Le Mans while Hartley tastes victory there for the first time. We saw the #2 Porsche stay in the garage for two hours so we could still be ahead of them. Both of the ORECA-Gibsons run by the Anglo-Swiss team encountered problems, though the #13 vehicle shared by Nelson Piquet Jr, David Heinemeier Hansson and Mathias Beche took the final spot on the podium. (more...)
Paddy Barnes: I'd love to see Conor McGregor knock out Floyd Mayweather
- June 19, 2017
The Nevada State Athletic Commission on Wednesday approved Mayweather Productions' request for a boxing card on August 26 in Las Vegas . "He would go in and do exactly what he said he was going to do". He said that even if that happens, it wouldn't damage the UFC or McGregor's credibility. They're each set to earn $100 million from the fight , making it one of the most lucrative fights in history. (more...)
- June 19, 2017
The Nevada State Athletic Commission on Wednesday approved Mayweather Productions' request for a boxing card on August 26 in Las Vegas . "He would go in and do exactly what he said he was going to do". He said that even if that happens, it wouldn't damage the UFC or McGregor's credibility. They're each set to earn $100 million from the fight , making it one of the most lucrative fights in history. (more...)
AB de Villiers' thoughts: I'm still the man to lead the Proteas
- June 19, 2017
On the other hand, you just don't see that from de Villiers. On whether he still believes he should be captaining the ODI side ... While Kohli basked in the afterglow of the commanding win, AB was left fending off questions about his captaincy, and whether the team needed a psychologist. (more...)
- June 19, 2017
On the other hand, you just don't see that from de Villiers. On whether he still believes he should be captaining the ODI side ... While Kohli basked in the afterglow of the commanding win, AB was left fending off questions about his captaincy, and whether the team needed a psychologist. (more...)
Chile rules out Bravo for debut against Cameroon
- June 19, 2017
The goals were scored by Arturo Vidal (81st minute) and Eduardo Vargas (90th minute). The victory gave Chile a flawless start to their maiden Confederations Cup campaign after they qualified by successfully defending their Copa America title previous year. (more...)
- June 19, 2017
The goals were scored by Arturo Vidal (81st minute) and Eduardo Vargas (90th minute). The victory gave Chile a flawless start to their maiden Confederations Cup campaign after they qualified by successfully defending their Copa America title previous year. (more...)
Ward Stops Kovalev With Violent Body Attack
- June 19, 2017
This is how it went in the light heavyweight match-up of arguably the two best men in the sport, who ascended to those spots by facing each other in a close fight previous year that Ward won controversially: Kovalev started better. Ward and Kovalev (at least until recently on the latter) probably deserve to be ranked ahead of Stevenson based on their competition of late, but the champ is the champ until someone beats him. (more...)
- June 19, 2017
This is how it went in the light heavyweight match-up of arguably the two best men in the sport, who ascended to those spots by facing each other in a close fight previous year that Ward won controversially: Kovalev started better. Ward and Kovalev (at least until recently on the latter) probably deserve to be ranked ahead of Stevenson based on their competition of late, but the champ is the champ until someone beats him. (more...)
Tommy Fleetwood pursues 'life-changing' win
- June 19, 2017
Oosthuizen ran off four birdies on the front nine and made the turn at 4-under par, leaving him only three shots behind. Fleetwood picked up a victory in Abu Dhabi on the European Tour while Rickie Fowler , who will start two behind the pacesetter, is widely regarded as the current best golfer not to have won a major. (more...)
- June 19, 2017
Oosthuizen ran off four birdies on the front nine and made the turn at 4-under par, leaving him only three shots behind. Fleetwood picked up a victory in Abu Dhabi on the European Tour while Rickie Fowler , who will start two behind the pacesetter, is widely regarded as the current best golfer not to have won a major. (more...)
Mohammad Amir declared fit to play final against India
- June 19, 2017
Bollywood stars congratulated Pakistan after it defeated India by 180 runs in the final ICC Champions Trophy cricket match today. Their defence of the title they won in England in 2013 foundered against the team who began the campaign ranked below all other competing nations at eighth, and lived up to that billing in an opening group match in which they lost to their greatest rivals by 124 runs. (more...)
- June 19, 2017
Bollywood stars congratulated Pakistan after it defeated India by 180 runs in the final ICC Champions Trophy cricket match today. Their defence of the title they won in England in 2013 foundered against the team who began the campaign ranked below all other competing nations at eighth, and lived up to that billing in an opening group match in which they lost to their greatest rivals by 124 runs. (more...)
Conor McGregor Vs. Floyd Mayweather Tale Of The Tape With Fight Official
- June 19, 2017
The economic expectations have been set so high because intense public demand for Mayweather-McGregor transformed it from a dismissed mismatch to a reality that'll take place 10 weeks from Saturday night. Mayweather announced Wednesday that his long-rumored boxing match with McGregor will take place August 26 in Las Vegas. Mayweather Promotions will publicize the event, which will be available on Showtime pay-per-view. (more...)
- June 19, 2017
The economic expectations have been set so high because intense public demand for Mayweather-McGregor transformed it from a dismissed mismatch to a reality that'll take place 10 weeks from Saturday night. Mayweather announced Wednesday that his long-rumored boxing match with McGregor will take place August 26 in Las Vegas. Mayweather Promotions will publicize the event, which will be available on Showtime pay-per-view. (more...)
Justin Thomas breaks US Open record with 9-under 63
- June 18, 2017
And he duly found a fourth birdie of the day at the seventh, getting him to within two off the lead. Justin Thomas is tied for first right now in Round 3 of the U.S. - Leader Brian Harman reflects on unusual scoring conditions this week. The 14th has been the most hard par 5 on the course this week, and has yet to be set up using the back tees at 650 yards. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
And he duly found a fourth birdie of the day at the seventh, getting him to within two off the lead. Justin Thomas is tied for first right now in Round 3 of the U.S. - Leader Brian Harman reflects on unusual scoring conditions this week. The 14th has been the most hard par 5 on the course this week, and has yet to be set up using the back tees at 650 yards. (more...)
Wind howling as final round at Erin Hills gets under way
- June 18, 2017
Open and who isn't even playing. Thomas poured in the eagle to become the 29th player with a 63 in a major championship. He still built a six-shot lead through 36 holes, despite hitting his tee shot into the ocean on the 18th hole and salvaging bogey. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
Open and who isn't even playing. Thomas poured in the eagle to become the 29th player with a 63 in a major championship. He still built a six-shot lead through 36 holes, despite hitting his tee shot into the ocean on the 18th hole and salvaging bogey. (more...)
Lacazette to Atletico off, Lacazette to Arsenal
- June 18, 2017
It was never said , but that doesn't mean Arsenal aren't interested in the 26 year old. Atletico have a transfer ban until January, so Lacazette would have to wait to play for the Rojiblancos. He is one of the alternatives Chelsea have in mind should they fail to sign Lukaku and even Liverpool have been keeping tabs on Lacazette as they also want to add a versatile forward to their squad. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
It was never said , but that doesn't mean Arsenal aren't interested in the 26 year old. Atletico have a transfer ban until January, so Lacazette would have to wait to play for the Rojiblancos. He is one of the alternatives Chelsea have in mind should they fail to sign Lukaku and even Liverpool have been keeping tabs on Lacazette as they also want to add a versatile forward to their squad. (more...)
Amir jolts India's top order
- June 18, 2017
Fakhar shared a fluent century opening partnership with Azhar Ali (59) and unleashed a barrage of attacking strokes all around a sun-kissed ground to give Pakistan real hope of upsetting the defending champions. Pakistan has faced a rotten 2010s in the ODI scene and seen a lot of churn. There's a decent chance that tonight they're gonna party like it's 1992. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
Fakhar shared a fluent century opening partnership with Azhar Ali (59) and unleashed a barrage of attacking strokes all around a sun-kissed ground to give Pakistan real hope of upsetting the defending champions. Pakistan has faced a rotten 2010s in the ODI scene and seen a lot of churn. There's a decent chance that tonight they're gonna party like it's 1992. (more...)
India vs Pakistan, ICC Champions Trophy 2017 final
- June 18, 2017
On the eve of the Champions Trophy final , there was neither big-talking nor attempts at mind games from either captain. To this day, Pakistan has never beaten India at the World Cup. Their superiority in Birmingham was startling too, and Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur has since reflected on his team's "terrible" and "shambolic" performance there. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
On the eve of the Champions Trophy final , there was neither big-talking nor attempts at mind games from either captain. To this day, Pakistan has never beaten India at the World Cup. Their superiority in Birmingham was startling too, and Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur has since reflected on his team's "terrible" and "shambolic" performance there. (more...)
CT 2017: India win toss, elect to field against Pakistan
- June 18, 2017
Fakhar Zaman scored 114 off 106 balls. Babar Azam kept the run-rate ticking along with 46 from 52, before Mohammad Hafeez (57no) took control in the final overs, smashing a crucial half-century from just 34 balls and finding great support in Imad Wasim (25no). (more...)
- June 18, 2017
Fakhar Zaman scored 114 off 106 balls. Babar Azam kept the run-rate ticking along with 46 from 52, before Mohammad Hafeez (57no) took control in the final overs, smashing a crucial half-century from just 34 balls and finding great support in Imad Wasim (25no). (more...)
Pakistan beat India by 180 runs, lift Champions Trophy
- June 18, 2017
A decade on from a spell as a trainee in the Pakistan navy, it has been plain-sailing for Fakhar at the start of his worldwide voyage. Kohli could very well have dealt to Pakistan what Zaman did to India . It has come after more than eight years of defeat to India at ICC events, dating back to the 2009 edition of this tournament. But neither of the teams will take each other lightly, and will expect tough competition. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
A decade on from a spell as a trainee in the Pakistan navy, it has been plain-sailing for Fakhar at the start of his worldwide voyage. Kohli could very well have dealt to Pakistan what Zaman did to India . It has come after more than eight years of defeat to India at ICC events, dating back to the 2009 edition of this tournament. But neither of the teams will take each other lightly, and will expect tough competition. (more...)
Liverpool set a ceiling on offer for Roma winger Mohamed Salah
- June 18, 2017
Klopp is also eyeing a double raid on Bundesliga runners-up RB Leipzig for Naby Keita and Timo Werner, after the duo helped the club qualify for the Champions League for the first time. Since departing Stamford Bridge, he has grown leaps and bounds as a player and his the consistent increase in productivity over the past 3 seasons is proof of his steady progression. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
Klopp is also eyeing a double raid on Bundesliga runners-up RB Leipzig for Naby Keita and Timo Werner, after the duo helped the club qualify for the Champions League for the first time. Since departing Stamford Bridge, he has grown leaps and bounds as a player and his the consistent increase in productivity over the past 3 seasons is proof of his steady progression. (more...)
Baseball Gunman Had List of GOP Congressmen in Pocket During Attack
- June 18, 2017
Palmer said on Yellowhammer Radio yesterday, it's evident that God spared their lives. It contained the names of Rep. Mo Brooks , Rep. Trent Franks of Arizona, Rep. The bullet entered Scalise's left hip and tore across his pelvis, cracking bones and injuring organs and blood vessels. "I think that an excellent recovery is a good possibility", Dr. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
Palmer said on Yellowhammer Radio yesterday, it's evident that God spared their lives. It contained the names of Rep. Mo Brooks , Rep. Trent Franks of Arizona, Rep. The bullet entered Scalise's left hip and tore across his pelvis, cracking bones and injuring organs and blood vessels. "I think that an excellent recovery is a good possibility", Dr. (more...)
Tapwrit hangs on to win Belmont Stakes
- June 18, 2017
One of Classic Empire's big victories a year ago was the Breeders' Cup Juvenile, but Chief's Crown (1985) will remain the only victor of that race to even run in the Belmont. Yards from the finish, it appeared Irish War Cry would be able to hold on to win, but Tapwrit battled on from the outside to take the final jewel of the Triple Crown . (more...)
- June 18, 2017
One of Classic Empire's big victories a year ago was the Breeders' Cup Juvenile, but Chief's Crown (1985) will remain the only victor of that race to even run in the Belmont. Yards from the finish, it appeared Irish War Cry would be able to hold on to win, but Tapwrit battled on from the outside to take the final jewel of the Triple Crown . (more...)
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