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Caps hammer Knights, one game from taking Stanley Cup
- June 08, 2018
After a 3-1 loss on Saturday, the Capitals lead the series 2-1 against the Golden Knights. They had 10 of the first 14 shots, but Carlson had the lone goal during that stretch when he scored with 4:37 to play in the period. "For us, Sasha will always be number 32, his Dynamo number, and not number 8, his Capitals number", Chalov said , using Ovechkin's Russian nickname. (more...)
- June 08, 2018
After a 3-1 loss on Saturday, the Capitals lead the series 2-1 against the Golden Knights. They had 10 of the first 14 shots, but Carlson had the lone goal during that stretch when he scored with 4:37 to play in the period. "For us, Sasha will always be number 32, his Dynamo number, and not number 8, his Capitals number", Chalov said , using Ovechkin's Russian nickname. (more...)
Liverpool agree fee for key transfer target Nabil Fekir
- June 08, 2018
Liverpool are pushing to get a deal done to sign Lyon midfielder Nabil Fekir before he departs for the World Cup with France , Sky sources understand. France's squad fly out to Russian Federation after their final friendly against US in Lyon on Saturday. A fourth transfer could soon be on the cards with reports claiming a £12m deal for Stoke's Xherdan Shaqiri could be in the pipeline. (more...)
- June 08, 2018
Liverpool are pushing to get a deal done to sign Lyon midfielder Nabil Fekir before he departs for the World Cup with France , Sky sources understand. France's squad fly out to Russian Federation after their final friendly against US in Lyon on Saturday. A fourth transfer could soon be on the cards with reports claiming a £12m deal for Stoke's Xherdan Shaqiri could be in the pipeline. (more...)
Simona Halep Advances to French Open Women's Final
- June 07, 2018
Keys is 0-4 in sets against Stephens in previous meetings, with the latter claiming wins over her friend on the hard courts of Miami in 2015 and US Open in 2017. Muguruza pounced on an error-plagued Sharapova start to lead 4-0 with a double break. Sharapova and Williams were due to clash in the fourth round on Monday but the American pulled out at the last minute of their eagerly-awaited grudge match with injury. (more...)
- June 07, 2018
Keys is 0-4 in sets against Stephens in previous meetings, with the latter claiming wins over her friend on the hard courts of Miami in 2015 and US Open in 2017. Muguruza pounced on an error-plagued Sharapova start to lead 4-0 with a double break. Sharapova and Williams were due to clash in the fourth round on Monday but the American pulled out at the last minute of their eagerly-awaited grudge match with injury. (more...)
LeBron James feeling stress of facing mighty Warriors again
- June 07, 2018
The Cavaliers rolled the dice and put Rodney Hood into the series, and got 15 points from him. In sum, he scored a game-high 43 points on 15-of-23 shooting from the field (including 6-of-9 from beyond the 3-point line), and collected 13 rebounds - and every single one for the Warriors in the first quarter. (more...)
- June 07, 2018
The Cavaliers rolled the dice and put Rodney Hood into the series, and got 15 points from him. In sum, he scored a game-high 43 points on 15-of-23 shooting from the field (including 6-of-9 from beyond the 3-point line), and collected 13 rebounds - and every single one for the Warriors in the first quarter. (more...)
Caroline Wozniacki trails Daria Kasatkina with play suspended at Roland Garros
- June 07, 2018
Later, 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams will face five-time major victor Maria Sharapova on the same court. By the time Halep earned her third break of the set to lead 5-0, Mertens just looked like she wanted to get off the court. (more...)
- June 07, 2018
Later, 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams will face five-time major victor Maria Sharapova on the same court. By the time Halep earned her third break of the set to lead 5-0, Mertens just looked like she wanted to get off the court. (more...)
Nabil Fekir Talks At A Standstill - Lyon President Deals Liverpool Transfer Blow
- June 07, 2018
Stoke City want to see a decision made in swift fashion with regards to Xherdan Shaqiri's future at the club, as a move to Liverpool edges closer. Neither Liverpool nor Everton would struggle to find the £12m fee needed to keep Shaqiri in the Premier League , so much will depend on the player's ambitions and how he fits into the plans of the two clubs. (more...)
- June 07, 2018
Stoke City want to see a decision made in swift fashion with regards to Xherdan Shaqiri's future at the club, as a move to Liverpool edges closer. Neither Liverpool nor Everton would struggle to find the £12m fee needed to keep Shaqiri in the Premier League , so much will depend on the player's ambitions and how he fits into the plans of the two clubs. (more...)
Dominic Thiem reaches third French Open semifinal
- June 07, 2018
He said: " I'm not concerned ". Middle of the second set, the pain was too much. Nishikori took his only break point opportunity to claim the third set but Thiem, twice Roland Garros semi-finalist, regained control in the fourth. "So with this [aspect], I'm really happy". "First two sets were wonderful", Thiem said. "If you beat me in the end you're better than me, but I'm going to take you the whole way.' If he does that Thiem is the favourite", said Wilander. (more...)
- June 07, 2018
He said: " I'm not concerned ". Middle of the second set, the pain was too much. Nishikori took his only break point opportunity to claim the third set but Thiem, twice Roland Garros semi-finalist, regained control in the fourth. "So with this [aspect], I'm really happy". "First two sets were wonderful", Thiem said. "If you beat me in the end you're better than me, but I'm going to take you the whole way.' If he does that Thiem is the favourite", said Wilander. (more...)
Bryan Colangelo resigns as president of 76ers
- June 07, 2018
The Sixers' search for a new general manager will "commence immediately", Sixers Managing Partner Josh Harris said in the team's statement. The 76ers' Bryan Colangelo era, short as it was, is over. Colangelo was at the center of of an investigation into anonymous Twitter accounts that have reportedly been linked to him. "The Sixers are trying to decide if they can go forward with Colangelo after sensitive team information went public", Clark added. (more...)
- June 07, 2018
The Sixers' search for a new general manager will "commence immediately", Sixers Managing Partner Josh Harris said in the team's statement. The 76ers' Bryan Colangelo era, short as it was, is over. Colangelo was at the center of of an investigation into anonymous Twitter accounts that have reportedly been linked to him. "The Sixers are trying to decide if they can go forward with Colangelo after sensitive team information went public", Clark added. (more...)
Scott earns US Open berth through qualifiers
- June 07, 2018
It has been an epic day". "It looks like a really cool place", said Schniederjans, who also played the 2015 British Open as an amateur. His two rounds of 68 and 70, to finish six under par were highlighted by a spectacular hole in one on the 6th hole during his second round which put him inside the all-important top four who booked their ticket to Shinnecock Hills Golf Club for next week's second major of the year. (more...)
- June 07, 2018
It has been an epic day". "It looks like a really cool place", said Schniederjans, who also played the 2015 British Open as an amateur. His two rounds of 68 and 70, to finish six under par were highlighted by a spectacular hole in one on the 6th hole during his second round which put him inside the all-important top four who booked their ticket to Shinnecock Hills Golf Club for next week's second major of the year. (more...)
Barcelona star Messi: Ronaldo will have his reasons to quit Real Madrid
- June 07, 2018
Florentino Perez is said to have promised him an increase in wages, but he is yet to table an offer. It broke in Portugal this morning that Ronaldo has chose to call time on his career at Real. Portugal coach Fernando Santos still has a lot of doubts about the team he will field in their opening World Cup match against neighbours Spain, he said on Wednesday. (more...)
- June 07, 2018
Florentino Perez is said to have promised him an increase in wages, but he is yet to table an offer. It broke in Portugal this morning that Ronaldo has chose to call time on his career at Real. Portugal coach Fernando Santos still has a lot of doubts about the team he will field in their opening World Cup match against neighbours Spain, he said on Wednesday. (more...)
Sixers decision on Bryan Colangelo in Twitter scandal could come Wednesday
- June 07, 2018
Sixers president of basketball operations Bryan Colangelo and the team have agreed to part ways after allegations broke last week that he used fake Twitter accounts to criticize players like Joel Embiid , disclose sensitive information and share team strategy, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports. (more...)
- June 07, 2018
Sixers president of basketball operations Bryan Colangelo and the team have agreed to part ways after allegations broke last week that he used fake Twitter accounts to criticize players like Joel Embiid , disclose sensitive information and share team strategy, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports. (more...)
Durant's 43 pushes Cleveland to brink of elimination
- June 07, 2018
Curry scored 33 points and was 9-of-17 on 3-point attempts in Golden State's 122-103 victory in Game 2 . "He pulled us aside during Game 1 , during a time out, and made a suggestion, something defensively and we did it and it worked". After Durant scored, Stephen Curry and Draymond surrounded Durant and screamed at their teammate, who calmly walked toward the bench. "They have a number of guys that can bail their team out on any play, any game, any possession, and (Durant) was - he's ... (more...)
- June 07, 2018
Curry scored 33 points and was 9-of-17 on 3-point attempts in Golden State's 122-103 victory in Game 2 . "He pulled us aside during Game 1 , during a time out, and made a suggestion, something defensively and we did it and it worked". After Durant scored, Stephen Curry and Draymond surrounded Durant and screamed at their teammate, who calmly walked toward the bench. "They have a number of guys that can bail their team out on any play, any game, any possession, and (Durant) was - he's ... (more...)
Andre Iguodala has 'good chance' to play Game 3
- June 07, 2018
James scored 33 points and Kevin Love added 20 for the Cavs, who have fallen into a hole in which no team has ever emerged. Golden State will now have four chances to wrap up its title starting with Game 4 on Friday night. Kevin Durant with 43 points in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. So, I can't - I don't really know. But it wasn't enough in a game where the Cavaliers just have to try to outscore the Warriors because they can't get stops. (more...)
- June 07, 2018
James scored 33 points and Kevin Love added 20 for the Cavs, who have fallen into a hole in which no team has ever emerged. Golden State will now have four chances to wrap up its title starting with Game 4 on Friday night. Kevin Durant with 43 points in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. So, I can't - I don't really know. But it wasn't enough in a game where the Cavaliers just have to try to outscore the Warriors because they can't get stops. (more...)
Olympic champion Katie Taylor's father injured in boxing club triple shooting
- June 07, 2018
Garda Superintendent Pat Ward said detectives were still establishing a motive, investigators were unsure whether the attack was targeted or indiscriminate. "Dear Club Members and Friends of Bray Wheelers", they posted on Facebook. Fellow councillor Michael O'Connor added: "Pete Taylor was shot". A technical examination of the area is being carried out by specialist officers. (more...)
- June 07, 2018
Garda Superintendent Pat Ward said detectives were still establishing a motive, investigators were unsure whether the attack was targeted or indiscriminate. "Dear Club Members and Friends of Bray Wheelers", they posted on Facebook. Fellow councillor Michael O'Connor added: "Pete Taylor was shot". A technical examination of the area is being carried out by specialist officers. (more...)
LeBron: No matter who wins Finals, no one wants White House invite
- June 07, 2018
I know whoever wins this series, us or Golden State, no one wants an invite". "It won't be Cleveland or Golden State going". After winning the 2017 National Basketball Association title, the Warriors stated that they meant to meet as a team to discuss a potential White House visit, which some players - including Curry - had already expressed hesitations about. (more...)
- June 07, 2018
I know whoever wins this series, us or Golden State, no one wants an invite". "It won't be Cleveland or Golden State going". After winning the 2017 National Basketball Association title, the Warriors stated that they meant to meet as a team to discuss a potential White House visit, which some players - including Curry - had already expressed hesitations about. (more...)
The Premier League is coming to UK Amazon Prime
- June 07, 2018
BT bought the other package for £885m, down from its current £960m and for fewer matches. Subscription channel Premier Sports will screen 33 Premier League games in the Saturday afternoon slot, with another 20 matches also being shown on the platform. (more...)
- June 07, 2018
BT bought the other package for £885m, down from its current £960m and for fewer matches. Subscription channel Premier Sports will screen 33 Premier League games in the Saturday afternoon slot, with another 20 matches also being shown on the platform. (more...)
Durant sparks Warriors to brink of another National Basketball Association title
- June 07, 2018
For the Cavaliers to make the series a competitive one, these things must all come to pass. Everything is more relaxed and familiar at home for James and his teammates, who were counting on a return to their own noisy building, where they play better and shoot better, to get them back into the series. (more...)
- June 07, 2018
For the Cavaliers to make the series a competitive one, these things must all come to pass. Everything is more relaxed and familiar at home for James and his teammates, who were counting on a return to their own noisy building, where they play better and shoot better, to get them back into the series. (more...)
Aston Villa Avert Threat Of Administration Following Unpaid Tax Bill
- June 07, 2018
The club have given assurances that a further £700,000 will be paid to HMRC before the weekend, and are working on a short-term solution to their cash flow issues, so that the remaining £1.2m bill can be paid as soon as possible. Subsequently, the club has suspended Chief Executive Keith Wyness, after the club failed to pay a series of outstanding taxes. Xia is understood to have secured a loan in order to stave off the immediate threat of administration. (more...)
- June 07, 2018
The club have given assurances that a further £700,000 will be paid to HMRC before the weekend, and are working on a short-term solution to their cash flow issues, so that the remaining £1.2m bill can be paid as soon as possible. Subsequently, the club has suspended Chief Executive Keith Wyness, after the club failed to pay a series of outstanding taxes. Xia is understood to have secured a loan in order to stave off the immediate threat of administration. (more...)
Dynastys doorstep: Warriors take 3-0 lead in Finals
- June 07, 2018
We really get up to play at home. Golden State's high-octane offence often starts with the ball in his hands, and some of his best shooting has come when he dishes to a teammate, races around an off-ball screen, and finds some open space. This is widely perceived as one of the biggest NBA Finals mismatches in recent memory. Defending champion Golden State has seized command of the NBA Finals as the series shifts to Cleveland , where the Cavaliers must continue their home playoff magic to ... (more...)
- June 07, 2018
We really get up to play at home. Golden State's high-octane offence often starts with the ball in his hands, and some of his best shooting has come when he dishes to a teammate, races around an off-ball screen, and finds some open space. This is widely perceived as one of the biggest NBA Finals mismatches in recent memory. Defending champion Golden State has seized command of the NBA Finals as the series shifts to Cleveland , where the Cavaliers must continue their home playoff magic to ... (more...)
NBA Finals 2018: Warriors vs
- June 07, 2018
The Golden State Warriors defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 110-102 on Wednesday night to take a commanding 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven NBA Finals. In particular, Lue pointed to the Cavs' defense, which after remaining steady throughout the Eastern Conference has fallen back into some familiar bad habits against the Warriors. (more...)
- June 07, 2018
The Golden State Warriors defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 110-102 on Wednesday night to take a commanding 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven NBA Finals. In particular, Lue pointed to the Cavs' defense, which after remaining steady throughout the Eastern Conference has fallen back into some familiar bad habits against the Warriors. (more...)
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