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Steve Smith takes stunning catch to dismiss Tom Latham
- May 08, 2019
The pair, whose ball-tampering bans were lifted in late-March, rejoined their team-mates for a training camp in Brisbane on Friday. With 11 runs required for win, Coulter-Nile fell leg-before to Astle for a fine 34, and Australia found themselves nine down with their hopes resting on Behrendorff (7no) and Zampa (11no), who survived some tight decisions to see their side home in the 49th over courtesy of a cut four from the leg-spinner. (more...)
- May 08, 2019
The pair, whose ball-tampering bans were lifted in late-March, rejoined their team-mates for a training camp in Brisbane on Friday. With 11 runs required for win, Coulter-Nile fell leg-before to Astle for a fine 34, and Australia found themselves nine down with their hopes resting on Behrendorff (7no) and Zampa (11no), who survived some tight decisions to see their side home in the 49th over courtesy of a cut four from the leg-spinner. (more...)
Pakistan to face England in one-off T20I today
- May 08, 2019
Jofra Archer took a wicket in his first over as a Twenty20 worldwide bowler, having made his England one-day global debut just two days earlier in a four-wicket win away to Ireland . It's been a while, before the Ireland game, that he [Archer] has played 50-over cricket and we're conscious of not over-bowling him. "They performed in English conditions for the first time and will get something out of it for the future", he added. (more...)
- May 08, 2019
Jofra Archer took a wicket in his first over as a Twenty20 worldwide bowler, having made his England one-day global debut just two days earlier in a four-wicket win away to Ireland . It's been a while, before the Ireland game, that he [Archer] has played 50-over cricket and we're conscious of not over-bowling him. "They performed in English conditions for the first time and will get something out of it for the future", he added. (more...)
West Indies hammer Ireland in ODI
- May 08, 2019
However, they fell eight runs short from breaking the record of highest ever partnership record for any wicket, which is now held by West Indies's Chris Gayle and Samuels as they scored 372 runs against the same competitor, Zimbabwe, in 2015. (more...)
- May 08, 2019
However, they fell eight runs short from breaking the record of highest ever partnership record for any wicket, which is now held by West Indies's Chris Gayle and Samuels as they scored 372 runs against the same competitor, Zimbabwe, in 2015. (more...)
Folau hearing to continue
- May 08, 2019
Speaking to media invited to the Truth of Jesus Christ church in Sydney on Sunday, the 30-year-old's nearest and dearest defended Folau's right to preach God's word and claimed the outcome of his hearing was less important to him than how he will be treated in the afterlife. (more...)
- May 08, 2019
Speaking to media invited to the Truth of Jesus Christ church in Sydney on Sunday, the 30-year-old's nearest and dearest defended Folau's right to preach God's word and claimed the outcome of his hearing was less important to him than how he will be treated in the afterlife. (more...)
Country House out of Preakness Stakes in Triple Crown debacle
- May 08, 2019
The champion horse is now coughing and his blood profile is not normal, his trainer, Bill Mott , told ABC News. Hopefully it doesn't develop into anything serious. Country House crosses the finish line at the Kentucky Derby on May 4, 2019 in Louisville, Kentucky. "The horse will be better off long term with the rest", West added. (more...)
- May 08, 2019
The champion horse is now coughing and his blood profile is not normal, his trainer, Bill Mott , told ABC News. Hopefully it doesn't develop into anything serious. Country House crosses the finish line at the Kentucky Derby on May 4, 2019 in Louisville, Kentucky. "The horse will be better off long term with the rest", West added. (more...)
San Francisco Giants at Cincinnati Reds predictions, picks and best bets
- May 08, 2019
He walked four and struck out one. Yasiel Puig , left, and Derek Dietrich, right, hoist Reds teammate Nick Senzel after Senzel hit his first home run in the majors, during the fifth inning of Saturday night's game against tSan Francisco in Cincinnati . (more...)
- May 08, 2019
He walked four and struck out one. Yasiel Puig , left, and Derek Dietrich, right, hoist Reds teammate Nick Senzel after Senzel hit his first home run in the majors, during the fifth inning of Saturday night's game against tSan Francisco in Cincinnati . (more...)
Kentucky Derby Race Winner Disqualified
- May 08, 2019
At about 6:55 p.m. Saturday, the brother of John Servis, trainer of 2004 Kentucky Derby victor Smarty Jones, thought that he, too, had won the Run for the Roses. The official ProTalk Football account also got in on the joke, poking fun at the fact that Maximum Security might have broken the rules. After the race, Prat filed a rider's objection claiming Maximum Security had impeded the path in the final turn. (more...)
- May 08, 2019
At about 6:55 p.m. Saturday, the brother of John Servis, trainer of 2004 Kentucky Derby victor Smarty Jones, thought that he, too, had won the Run for the Roses. The official ProTalk Football account also got in on the joke, poking fun at the fact that Maximum Security might have broken the rules. After the race, Prat filed a rider's objection claiming Maximum Security had impeded the path in the final turn. (more...)
Ken Holland officially hired as Edmonton Oilers GM
- May 07, 2019
As the Oilers moved toward yet another bad season, Chiarelli was sacked in January. Holland was the GM with Detroit for more than two decades. Gretzky has also expressed interest in becoming the permanent general manager . Edmonton has made the playoffs just once since advancing to the Stanley Cup final in 2006, and the Oilers hope Holland is the GM who can finally build a contender around superstar captain Connor McDavid . (more...)
- May 07, 2019
As the Oilers moved toward yet another bad season, Chiarelli was sacked in January. Holland was the GM with Detroit for more than two decades. Gretzky has also expressed interest in becoming the permanent general manager . Edmonton has made the playoffs just once since advancing to the Stanley Cup final in 2006, and the Oilers hope Holland is the GM who can finally build a contender around superstar captain Connor McDavid . (more...)
Jamie Chadwick dominates qualifying to take maiden W Series pole
- May 07, 2019
W Series is meant to provide women drivers with a pathway into Formula One, where no female has completed since Lella Lombardi 43 years ago. "I felt I didn't quite manage it as well as I should have done". W Series chief executive Catherine Bond-Muir said the governing FIA would consider at the end of the season whether to award licence points and how many. (more...)
- May 07, 2019
W Series is meant to provide women drivers with a pathway into Formula One, where no female has completed since Lella Lombardi 43 years ago. "I felt I didn't quite manage it as well as I should have done". W Series chief executive Catherine Bond-Muir said the governing FIA would consider at the end of the season whether to award licence points and how many. (more...)
Israel Folau found guilty of high-level breach of Code of Conduct
- May 07, 2019
In the wake of his demands for a "code of conduct" hearing, an independent panel has found Australian rugby star Israel Folau guilty of a high level breach of contract and is now deciding on his future in the sport. "This is a no-win situation for the game and fans and I'd like to see it resolved as quickly as possible", Davis told the Sydney Morning Herald. "I think a settlement is a common sense approach ... (more...)
- May 07, 2019
In the wake of his demands for a "code of conduct" hearing, an independent panel has found Australian rugby star Israel Folau guilty of a high level breach of contract and is now deciding on his future in the sport. "This is a no-win situation for the game and fans and I'd like to see it resolved as quickly as possible", Davis told the Sydney Morning Herald. "I think a settlement is a common sense approach ... (more...)
Bees delay Giants-Reds game
- May 07, 2019
The Giants were in town when one of the home run smokestacks in the outfield caught fire on May 15, 2015, forcing fans to evacuate two sections of the outfield while firefighters extinguished it. The Reds honoured him on the field Monday, before the bees arrived. They just migrated to the upper deck. Meanwhile, the Reds split a four-game series with the San Francisco Giants . (more...)
- May 07, 2019
The Giants were in town when one of the home run smokestacks in the outfield caught fire on May 15, 2015, forcing fans to evacuate two sections of the outfield while firefighters extinguished it. The Reds honoured him on the field Monday, before the bees arrived. They just migrated to the upper deck. Meanwhile, the Reds split a four-game series with the San Francisco Giants . (more...)
Rohit and Suryakumar help Mumbai win over Kolkata by 9 wickets
- May 07, 2019
Rohit Sharma (captain), Quinton de Kock (wicketkeeper), Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya, Kieron Pollard, Mitchell McClenaghan, Rahul Chahar, Jasprit Bumrah, Lasith Malinga. Gill (9) was trapped LBW by Hardik Pandya in the 7th over. Lynn and Gill started slowly before they started playing their big shots. Lynn hammered veteran Malinga for a four and a six in the fourth over as KKR scored 13 runs off the over. (more...)
- May 07, 2019
Rohit Sharma (captain), Quinton de Kock (wicketkeeper), Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya, Kieron Pollard, Mitchell McClenaghan, Rahul Chahar, Jasprit Bumrah, Lasith Malinga. Gill (9) was trapped LBW by Hardik Pandya in the 7th over. Lynn and Gill started slowly before they started playing their big shots. Lynn hammered veteran Malinga for a four and a six in the fourth over as KKR scored 13 runs off the over. (more...)
Have Manchester United made a massive mistake with Solskjaer?
- May 07, 2019
The Red Devils have faced a hard campaign, and their 1-1 draw against relegated Huddersfield this weekend has ensured they will not be playing Champions League football next season. "He's demanding other things like Pogba , which I don't think he is going to get either", he told Eleven Sports . "There is a chance you have seen the last of players", said Solskjaer after Huddersfield claimed a first point since February. (more...)
- May 07, 2019
The Red Devils have faced a hard campaign, and their 1-1 draw against relegated Huddersfield this weekend has ensured they will not be playing Champions League football next season. "He's demanding other things like Pogba , which I don't think he is going to get either", he told Eleven Sports . "There is a chance you have seen the last of players", said Solskjaer after Huddersfield claimed a first point since February. (more...)
Marcus Smart ‘hopeful’ to return to court for Game 4
- May 07, 2019
The Bucks have won three straight since losing the opener of the best-of-seven series at home and can eliminate the Celtics in Game 5 at home on Wednesday night. Hill added 15 points off the bench for the Bucks, and both Eric Bledsoe and Khris Middleton finished with 13 points. Morris makes a good point. And regardless of whether we switch or make adjustments he still knows that's something that they can go to. (more...)
- May 07, 2019
The Bucks have won three straight since losing the opener of the best-of-seven series at home and can eliminate the Celtics in Game 5 at home on Wednesday night. Hill added 15 points off the bench for the Bucks, and both Eric Bledsoe and Khris Middleton finished with 13 points. Morris makes a good point. And regardless of whether we switch or make adjustments he still knows that's something that they can go to. (more...)
Barry Trotz's New York Islanders just got swept by the Carolina Hurricanes
- May 07, 2019
The Hurricanes are 24-13-4 on their home ice. Any time it seemed like the Islanders were starting to get a wave of confidence behind them, the Hurricanes would step in front the train, slow it down and take back strength for themselves. (more...)
- May 07, 2019
The Hurricanes are 24-13-4 on their home ice. Any time it seemed like the Islanders were starting to get a wave of confidence behind them, the Hurricanes would step in front the train, slow it down and take back strength for themselves. (more...)
Everton keep Euro dream alive with Burnley win
- May 07, 2019
The win moved Everton up to eighth and to within a single point of Wolves in seventh - a position which will seal a Europa League berth next season if Manchester City beat Watford in the FA Cup final later this month. But only the two Manchester clubs and Liverpool have taken more points than Burnley since then, a scenario that means they guaranteed their survival before their penultimate fixture. (more...)
- May 07, 2019
The win moved Everton up to eighth and to within a single point of Wolves in seventh - a position which will seal a Europa League berth next season if Manchester City beat Watford in the FA Cup final later this month. But only the two Manchester clubs and Liverpool have taken more points than Burnley since then, a scenario that means they guaranteed their survival before their penultimate fixture. (more...)
Vegas adds to Knicks' Kevin Durant hype with new odds
- May 07, 2019
Earlier today, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski explained that he believes the Golden State Warriors are " bracing for possibly seismic change " this summer, as All Stars Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson are set to become free agents. The Warriors are listed at 7-4 at the SuperBook to win next season's title. "I could see the [Knicks] at 12-1 [with Durant and Irving]", Jeff Sherman , vice president of risk at the SuperBook, told ESPN . (more...)
- May 07, 2019
Earlier today, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski explained that he believes the Golden State Warriors are " bracing for possibly seismic change " this summer, as All Stars Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson are set to become free agents. The Warriors are listed at 7-4 at the SuperBook to win next season's title. "I could see the [Knicks] at 12-1 [with Durant and Irving]", Jeff Sherman , vice president of risk at the SuperBook, told ESPN . (more...)
Epic Premier League title race goes down to final day
- May 07, 2019
This tense tussle will go to the wire and Guardiola is delighted to be able to keep pace with a Liverpool side he ranks among the best he has ever faced. "The difference is Liverpool ". "We spoke with him and his agent", the Catalan said. "I think we've maintained the same level, we were able to do it". (more...)
- May 07, 2019
This tense tussle will go to the wire and Guardiola is delighted to be able to keep pace with a Liverpool side he ranks among the best he has ever faced. "The difference is Liverpool ". "We spoke with him and his agent", the Catalan said. "I think we've maintained the same level, we were able to do it". (more...)
Trump to award Tiger Woods the Presidential Medal of Freedom
- May 07, 2019
To be noted that White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders said Trump will bestow the award, the nation's highest civilian honor, on the golfing great in the White House Rose Garden. Trump had already revealed in a tweet last month that Woods was to receive the honour following his performance at the Masters. "We will be doing something very special", Trump said in 2014 when Damac announced its tie-up with Woods and the Trump Organization. (more...)
- May 07, 2019
To be noted that White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders said Trump will bestow the award, the nation's highest civilian honor, on the golfing great in the White House Rose Garden. Trump had already revealed in a tweet last month that Woods was to receive the honour following his performance at the Masters. "We will be doing something very special", Trump said in 2014 when Damac announced its tie-up with Woods and the Trump Organization. (more...)
Did the Kentucky Derby make the right call in disqualifying Maximum Security?
- May 06, 2019
Taken down as the Kentucky Derby victor, Maximum Security is now out of the Preakness. "No, we're not going to run in the Preakness, " West said in an interview on NBC's The Today Show . Churchill Downs said wagering on the Kentucky Derby increased 10% to a record $165.5 million, surpassing the old mark of $149.9 million set previous year. (more...)
- May 06, 2019
Taken down as the Kentucky Derby victor, Maximum Security is now out of the Preakness. "No, we're not going to run in the Preakness, " West said in an interview on NBC's The Today Show . Churchill Downs said wagering on the Kentucky Derby increased 10% to a record $165.5 million, surpassing the old mark of $149.9 million set previous year. (more...)
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