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Russian Federation has reasons for optimism despite Confed Cup exit
- June 27, 2017
New Zealand stuck to their task and did not let the quick-fire double deflate them, despite knowing they were staring at their third defeat from three games at the tournament and their 11th in 12 games played at Confederations Cup tournaments. (more...)
- June 27, 2017
New Zealand stuck to their task and did not let the quick-fire double deflate them, despite knowing they were staring at their third defeat from three games at the tournament and their 11th in 12 games played at Confederations Cup tournaments. (more...)
Germany reach Confed Cup semis amid more replay confusion
- June 27, 2017
Colombian referee Wilmar Roldan consulted the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) just past the hour after a reckless high challenge by Ernest Mabouka on Germany's Emre Can saw Sebastien Siani wrongly shown a yellow card in a case of mistaken identity. (more...)
- June 27, 2017
Colombian referee Wilmar Roldan consulted the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) just past the hour after a reckless high challenge by Ernest Mabouka on Germany's Emre Can saw Sebastien Siani wrongly shown a yellow card in a case of mistaken identity. (more...)
Confederations Cup: Cameroon booted out of competition
- June 27, 2017
The African champions were undone by goals from Kerem Demirbay and Timo Werner who netted twice. But three minutes into the second period, Germany hit the front as some wonderful build-up play was rewarded by a first worldwide goal for Demirbay. (more...)
- June 27, 2017
The African champions were undone by goals from Kerem Demirbay and Timo Werner who netted twice. But three minutes into the second period, Germany hit the front as some wonderful build-up play was rewarded by a first worldwide goal for Demirbay. (more...)
De Grasse wins another Diamond League victory in Norway
- June 27, 2017
The race, which was won by home favourite Karsten Warholm , also featured Olympic champion Kerron Clement and Olympic bronze medalist Yasmani Copello. After assembling another stellar high jump field, Hoen - victor of this event here in 1994 with an effort of 2.35m - admitted: "I feel personally that I want to kill this record". (more...)
- June 27, 2017
The race, which was won by home favourite Karsten Warholm , also featured Olympic champion Kerron Clement and Olympic bronze medalist Yasmani Copello. After assembling another stellar high jump field, Hoen - victor of this event here in 1994 with an effort of 2.35m - admitted: "I feel personally that I want to kill this record". (more...)
Italy Under-21s snatch top spot from Germany Under-21s
- June 27, 2017
Aidy Boothroyd's side finished top of group to reach the last four of the competition, while Germany got through by virtue of being the best-placed runners-up. Germany pushed for an equaliser with the best chance falling to Mitchel Weiser, but his shot fell wide of Gianluigi Donnaruma's goal. Italy Under-21s have defeated Germany Under-21s 1-0 in the final round of Group C fixtures at the European Championships - a result that sends both teams through to the final four. (more...)
- June 27, 2017
Aidy Boothroyd's side finished top of group to reach the last four of the competition, while Germany got through by virtue of being the best-placed runners-up. Germany pushed for an equaliser with the best chance falling to Mitchel Weiser, but his shot fell wide of Gianluigi Donnaruma's goal. Italy Under-21s have defeated Germany Under-21s 1-0 in the final round of Group C fixtures at the European Championships - a result that sends both teams through to the final four. (more...)
Kvitova pulls out of Eastbourne tournament
- June 27, 2017
Kvitova, a two-time Wimbledon victor, was viciously attacked by a knife-wielding man on December 20 in her Czech Republic home . Kvitova - who hit a career-high number two ranking in October 2011 - will be bidding to add to her two Wimbledon titles in 2011 and 2014 starting on 3 July. (more...)
- June 27, 2017
Kvitova, a two-time Wimbledon victor, was viciously attacked by a knife-wielding man on December 20 in her Czech Republic home . Kvitova - who hit a career-high number two ranking in October 2011 - will be bidding to add to her two Wimbledon titles in 2011 and 2014 starting on 3 July. (more...)
Danny Ainge Still Sounds Pissed Josh Jackson Canceled His Workout
- June 27, 2017
Tatum was fantastic for Duke in his lone season with the Blue Devils, averaging 16.8 points, 7.3 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game. The Celtics earlier this week traded the No. After essentially trading Fultz for more assets, it seemed as though they were setting the table for a Jimmy Butler deal. The Boston Celtics were expected to make a lot of noise during the draft. (more...)
- June 27, 2017
Tatum was fantastic for Duke in his lone season with the Blue Devils, averaging 16.8 points, 7.3 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game. The Celtics earlier this week traded the No. After essentially trading Fultz for more assets, it seemed as though they were setting the table for a Jimmy Butler deal. The Boston Celtics were expected to make a lot of noise during the draft. (more...)
Real Madrid Star Cristiano Ronaldo Accused Of €14.7m Tax Fraud
- June 27, 2017
It added that it is "convinced" that Ronaldo "will demonstrate his complete innocence". He is accused of evading tax of 14.7m euros (£13m; $16m) from 2011 to 2014. The Portugal captain - the world's highest-paid sports star according to Forbes - has been charged with four crimes against the public treasury. Neither man served any prison time.Any prison sentence imposed on Ronaldo by the Spanish court system is likely to also be set aside owing to his status as a first-offender. (more...)
- June 27, 2017
It added that it is "convinced" that Ronaldo "will demonstrate his complete innocence". He is accused of evading tax of 14.7m euros (£13m; $16m) from 2011 to 2014. The Portugal captain - the world's highest-paid sports star according to Forbes - has been charged with four crimes against the public treasury. Neither man served any prison time.Any prison sentence imposed on Ronaldo by the Spanish court system is likely to also be set aside owing to his status as a first-offender. (more...)
Pokémon Go Players Are Fighting Gym Raids Against Magikarp, Of All Monsters
- June 27, 2017
If you are on the 35th level, you are eligible to get into the battle. Although players might not like the idea of a curfew for Pokemon GO Raid Battles it's a smart decision on the part of Niantic. If you run out of Premiere Balls, you will not be able to catch the Pokemon and any balls you have remaining do not roll over to other Raids. Niantic's thorough dismantling of the old gym mechanics in favour of a new time-based system for the collection of coins - where before you could claim ... (more...)
- June 27, 2017
If you are on the 35th level, you are eligible to get into the battle. Although players might not like the idea of a curfew for Pokemon GO Raid Battles it's a smart decision on the part of Niantic. If you run out of Premiere Balls, you will not be able to catch the Pokemon and any balls you have remaining do not roll over to other Raids. Niantic's thorough dismantling of the old gym mechanics in favour of a new time-based system for the collection of coins - where before you could claim ... (more...)
Nintendo rejects accusations of deliberate Switch consoles shortage
- June 27, 2017
And speaking to The Verge , President of Nintendo of America Reggie Fils-Aime explained why that is. When the Nintendo Switch was first unveiled via the "commercial" Nintendo showed off past year, one of the biggest surprises wasn't the console itself, but the games that were on it . (more...)
- June 27, 2017
And speaking to The Verge , President of Nintendo of America Reggie Fils-Aime explained why that is. When the Nintendo Switch was first unveiled via the "commercial" Nintendo showed off past year, one of the biggest surprises wasn't the console itself, but the games that were on it . (more...)
NBA honors to be presented during league's first awards show
- June 27, 2017
Russell Westbrook capped off his sensational 2016/17 season, being named the NBA's Most Valuable Player at the NBA's inaugural Award show in NY. Saric, Brogdon and Embiid are the three finalists for Rookie of the Year to be announced Monday night during the NBA Awards show. (more...)
- June 27, 2017
Russell Westbrook capped off his sensational 2016/17 season, being named the NBA's Most Valuable Player at the NBA's inaugural Award show in NY. Saric, Brogdon and Embiid are the three finalists for Rookie of the Year to be announced Monday night during the NBA Awards show. (more...)
Chiefs 6 - 34 British & Irish Lions: Timely win in Waikato
- June 27, 2017
In the backs, the likes of Ben Te'o and Anthony Watson shone, but anyone thinking that Saturday's team were nailed on to start obviously didn't pass the message on to the XV that started against the Chiefs on Tuesday. The All Blacks have also become embroiled in a bugging scandal of their own when a listening device was discovered in their hotel in Sydney a year ago before they played the Wallabies. (more...)
- June 27, 2017
In the backs, the likes of Ben Te'o and Anthony Watson shone, but anyone thinking that Saturday's team were nailed on to start obviously didn't pass the message on to the XV that started against the Chiefs on Tuesday. The All Blacks have also become embroiled in a bugging scandal of their own when a listening device was discovered in their hotel in Sydney a year ago before they played the Wallabies. (more...)
Azerbaijan GP: Ricciardo criticises Vettel, defends Hamilton over spat
- June 27, 2017
Vettel then chased down Hamilton until the safety vehicle came out to clear Daniil Kvyat's auto, which was parked at the side of the track after a mechanical failure. "I was honestly speechless afterwards and on the cool down lap, I was just giggling like a little schoolboy". "I don't agree with the penalty I got". (more...)
- June 27, 2017
Vettel then chased down Hamilton until the safety vehicle came out to clear Daniil Kvyat's auto, which was parked at the side of the track after a mechanical failure. "I was honestly speechless afterwards and on the cool down lap, I was just giggling like a little schoolboy". "I don't agree with the penalty I got". (more...)
Federer crushes Zverev to clinch ninth Halle title
- June 27, 2017
In the semi-finals, Federer will face Karen Khachanov , who won the battle of the young Russians against Andrey Rublev 7-6 (10/8) 4-6 6-3. Kvitova secured a one-sided victory by 6-1, 1-0 retired over her friend and compatriot Lucia Safarova, while 21-year-old Barty brought down the sixth-seeded former French Open champion Garbine Muguruza 3-6, 6-4, 6-2. (more...)
- June 27, 2017
In the semi-finals, Federer will face Karen Khachanov , who won the battle of the young Russians against Andrey Rublev 7-6 (10/8) 4-6 6-3. Kvitova secured a one-sided victory by 6-1, 1-0 retired over her friend and compatriot Lucia Safarova, while 21-year-old Barty brought down the sixth-seeded former French Open champion Garbine Muguruza 3-6, 6-4, 6-2. (more...)
Committee to be formed to implement SC order — BCCI SGM
- June 27, 2017
Some of the members in the Special Committee are already performing multiple roles in cricket administration. In effect, nothing has changed at all between the October 1, 2016 general body meeting and the one held on Monday, except for this new committee coming in place. (more...)
- June 27, 2017
Some of the members in the Special Committee are already performing multiple roles in cricket administration. In effect, nothing has changed at all between the October 1, 2016 general body meeting and the one held on Monday, except for this new committee coming in place. (more...)
England ODI captain Eoin Morgan: 'We failed to adapt, Pakistan were better'
- June 27, 2017
However, Morgan did give credit to the Pakistan bowlers for restricting England to 211 in 49.5 overs. Meanwhile England coach Trevor Bayliss reckoned a semi- final exit was consistent with an ODI ranking of fourth. "But obviously, given the conditions , it didn't allow us to do that ... it was quite tough". A team official told "The News" that they were confident that after some treatment over the next couple of days Hasan will be fully fit for the final. (more...)
- June 27, 2017
However, Morgan did give credit to the Pakistan bowlers for restricting England to 211 in 49.5 overs. Meanwhile England coach Trevor Bayliss reckoned a semi- final exit was consistent with an ODI ranking of fourth. "But obviously, given the conditions , it didn't allow us to do that ... it was quite tough". A team official told "The News" that they were confident that after some treatment over the next couple of days Hasan will be fully fit for the final. (more...)
Charlie Sheen owner of Ruth memorabilia up for auction
- June 27, 2017
Charlie Sheen is liquidating his assets after an HIV diagnosis and several lawsuits from exes that followed it. Sheen owns the New York Yankees' original five-page contract that details the terms of the sale of Babe Ruth from the Red Sox to the Yankees. (more...)
- June 27, 2017
Charlie Sheen is liquidating his assets after an HIV diagnosis and several lawsuits from exes that followed it. Sheen owns the New York Yankees' original five-page contract that details the terms of the sale of Babe Ruth from the Red Sox to the Yankees. (more...)
In emotional return to Greece, Antetokounmpo promises to help youth
- June 27, 2017
Two Milwaukee Bucks players won prominent individual awards Monday night - one who made the long-legged leap this year from potential-filled up-and-comer whose name many around the National Basketball Association couldn't even pronounce to rising superstar that some believe is a future MVP; the other an oft-doubted and overlooked 2016 second-round draft pick that has now made league history. (more...)
- June 27, 2017
Two Milwaukee Bucks players won prominent individual awards Monday night - one who made the long-legged leap this year from potential-filled up-and-comer whose name many around the National Basketball Association couldn't even pronounce to rising superstar that some believe is a future MVP; the other an oft-doubted and overlooked 2016 second-round draft pick that has now made league history. (more...)
Pittsburgh Penguins win back to back Stanley Cup Championships
- June 27, 2017
Colton Sissons had a goal erased by a whistle 67 seconds into the second period. This championship season for the Penguins lacked some of the drama from a year ago, but it was far from a slam dunk. Just like in any family, the baby is undoubtedly the centre of attention, and after the Penguins' victory in Game 6, the little ones had a chance to celebrate by getting as close to the Cup as humanly possible. (more...)
- June 27, 2017
Colton Sissons had a goal erased by a whistle 67 seconds into the second period. This championship season for the Penguins lacked some of the drama from a year ago, but it was far from a slam dunk. Just like in any family, the baby is undoubtedly the centre of attention, and after the Penguins' victory in Game 6, the little ones had a chance to celebrate by getting as close to the Cup as humanly possible. (more...)
Knights continue to talk trade
- June 27, 2017
The 30-year-old had career bests with 11 goals, 18 assists and 29 points last season. Dallas Stars General Manager Jim Nill announced today that the club has signed defenseman Esa Lindell to a two-year, $4.4-million contract extension. (more...)
- June 27, 2017
The 30-year-old had career bests with 11 goals, 18 assists and 29 points last season. Dallas Stars General Manager Jim Nill announced today that the club has signed defenseman Esa Lindell to a two-year, $4.4-million contract extension. (more...)
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