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Google doodle celebrates start of Cricket World Cup
- May 31, 2019
England captain Eoin Morgan has urged his side to enjoy the pressure and expectation that comes with opening the World Cup at home. Just a few kilometres from the bustling markets in Lambeth, a London suburb where Asians, West Indians and Africans sell bananas, rice, dal curry and spicy chicken, England's sporting gift to the Commonwealth - cricket - returns with its showpiece event: the World Cup . (more...)
- May 31, 2019
England captain Eoin Morgan has urged his side to enjoy the pressure and expectation that comes with opening the World Cup at home. Just a few kilometres from the bustling markets in Lambeth, a London suburb where Asians, West Indians and Africans sell bananas, rice, dal curry and spicy chicken, England's sporting gift to the Commonwealth - cricket - returns with its showpiece event: the World Cup . (more...)
NBA boss admits he's 'jealous' of Breakers snagging top prospect RJ Hampton
- May 30, 2019
Walsh would not confirm how much Hampton would make playing for the Breakers but told Bloomberg that the standard contract for a player in the program is $100,000, and Hampton's deal would "far surpass that". college system. "I think that it is a safer route for players to go instead of going to college, in my opinion". "Australia, I may get this off a little bit, but I think their population is around 24 million". (more...)
- May 30, 2019
Walsh would not confirm how much Hampton would make playing for the Breakers but told Bloomberg that the standard contract for a player in the program is $100,000, and Hampton's deal would "far surpass that". college system. "I think that it is a safer route for players to go instead of going to college, in my opinion". "Australia, I may get this off a little bit, but I think their population is around 24 million". (more...)
French Open 2019: Roger Federer outclasses Oscar Otte to ease through
- May 30, 2019
The 114th-ranked Maden broke Nadal twice in the fiercely contested third set on a sunny afternoon on Court Suzanne Lenglen, before eventually succumbing 6-1 6-2 6-4 in two hours and nine minutes. Former champion Stan Wawrinka is a player none of the top seeds will want to meet and he showed he means business here by crushing in-form Chilean Cristian Garin 6-1 6-4 6-0, while seventh seed Kei Nishikori beat home favourite Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 4-6 6-4 6-4 6-4. (more...)
- May 30, 2019
The 114th-ranked Maden broke Nadal twice in the fiercely contested third set on a sunny afternoon on Court Suzanne Lenglen, before eventually succumbing 6-1 6-2 6-4 in two hours and nine minutes. Former champion Stan Wawrinka is a player none of the top seeds will want to meet and he showed he means business here by crushing in-form Chilean Cristian Garin 6-1 6-4 6-0, while seventh seed Kei Nishikori beat home favourite Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 4-6 6-4 6-4 6-4. (more...)
England vs South Africa Prediction, Betting tips & Odds
- May 30, 2019
South Africa's Dale Steyn (L) bowls next to umpire Rod Tucker. "He is not fully ready yet and we feel that in a six-week tournament there is no need to press the issue right now", South Africa coach Ottis Gibson told reporters on Tuesday. (more...)
- May 30, 2019
South Africa's Dale Steyn (L) bowls next to umpire Rod Tucker. "He is not fully ready yet and we feel that in a six-week tournament there is no need to press the issue right now", South Africa coach Ottis Gibson told reporters on Tuesday. (more...)
Tiger Woods shoots best first round at Memorial Tournament since 2012
- May 30, 2019
He went on to play four seasons in Denver and won the AFC West all four years. "That to me is the most impressive thing, how adaptive he's been". Last week at the Charles Schwab Challenge, Finau switched to the claw grip and also changed the set-up of his putter. (more...)
- May 30, 2019
He went on to play four seasons in Denver and won the AFC West all four years. "That to me is the most impressive thing, how adaptive he's been". Last week at the Charles Schwab Challenge, Finau switched to the claw grip and also changed the set-up of his putter. (more...)
Southgate inspires England cricketers
- May 30, 2019
England's medical team believes that Wood simply jarred his foot while bowling, ESPN Cricinfo reported. England will hope to emulate their female counterparts after they won the 2017 Women's World Cup on home soil. I think Australia will make it with David Warner and Steven Smith back, and then there's South Africa and New Zealand who I think will be fighting it out for the last place in the World Cup final four. (more...)
- May 30, 2019
England's medical team believes that Wood simply jarred his foot while bowling, ESPN Cricinfo reported. England will hope to emulate their female counterparts after they won the 2017 Women's World Cup on home soil. I think Australia will make it with David Warner and Steven Smith back, and then there's South Africa and New Zealand who I think will be fighting it out for the last place in the World Cup final four. (more...)
Cesc Fabregas slams Arsenal superstar following UEL final defeat to Chelsea
- May 30, 2019
When asked why Emery didn't say anything, Xhaka replied: "I don't know". "I've made my decision already". "I need to talk to the club and make sure I know what I can do for Chelsea and what Chelsea can do for me". The 39-year-old is in the twilight of his career and provides back-up for the Premier League giants' main keepers, Kepa and Willy Caballero, although hasn't actually been named on the bench this season. (more...)
- May 30, 2019
When asked why Emery didn't say anything, Xhaka replied: "I don't know". "I've made my decision already". "I need to talk to the club and make sure I know what I can do for Chelsea and what Chelsea can do for me". The 39-year-old is in the twilight of his career and provides back-up for the Premier League giants' main keepers, Kepa and Willy Caballero, although hasn't actually been named on the bench this season. (more...)
Berube says Dunn could return for Game 2
- May 30, 2019
Credit the Bruins for overcoming a poor start and earning their first ever multi-goal comeback win in the Stanley Cup Final. The Blues shot out to an early hot start, but were eventually doomed by discipline issues and a fiery Bruins comeback. (more...)
- May 30, 2019
Credit the Bruins for overcoming a poor start and earning their first ever multi-goal comeback win in the Stanley Cup Final. The Blues shot out to an early hot start, but were eventually doomed by discipline issues and a fiery Bruins comeback. (more...)
No sweat for Nadal and Federer, Bertens pulls out
- May 30, 2019
Bianca Andreescu , the No. 22 seed from Canada, pulled out of the Grand Slam event prior to her second-round match against Sofia Kenin due to a right shoulder injury. Other seeded players on the way home included Russian 12th seed Daniil Medvedev, who was eliminated 4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, 7-5 by Pierre-Hugues Herbert and Georgian 15th seed Nikoloz Basilashvili, who was beaten 6-4, 6-1, 6-3 by Argentina's Juan Ignacio Londero . (more...)
- May 30, 2019
Bianca Andreescu , the No. 22 seed from Canada, pulled out of the Grand Slam event prior to her second-round match against Sofia Kenin due to a right shoulder injury. Other seeded players on the way home included Russian 12th seed Daniil Medvedev, who was eliminated 4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, 7-5 by Pierre-Hugues Herbert and Georgian 15th seed Nikoloz Basilashvili, who was beaten 6-4, 6-1, 6-3 by Argentina's Juan Ignacio Londero . (more...)
Chelsea vs Arsenal line-ups: Kante starts after knee injury
- May 29, 2019
Tension is already running high at the club and Sarri is under pressure to win the Europa League . Hopefully they can win another Europa League trophy; they have a great team to play against but obviously I will be supporting Chelsea , though I want the best for Petr Čech. (more...)
- May 29, 2019
Tension is already running high at the club and Sarri is under pressure to win the Europa League . Hopefully they can win another Europa League trophy; they have a great team to play against but obviously I will be supporting Chelsea , though I want the best for Petr Čech. (more...)
Dhoni, Rahul hit centuries in Bangladesh warmup
- May 29, 2019
Indian skipper Virat Kohli scored 47 off 46 balls with five boundaries before Rahul and Dhoni added 164 runs in a fifth-wicket stand. The top-order will ideally like an extended session in the middle but injured Kedar Jadhav and Vijay Shankar's lack of game time will certainly be a bigger worry for India ahead of their final World Cup warm-up game against Bangladesh in Cardiff on Tuesday. (more...)
- May 29, 2019
Indian skipper Virat Kohli scored 47 off 46 balls with five boundaries before Rahul and Dhoni added 164 runs in a fifth-wicket stand. The top-order will ideally like an extended session in the middle but injured Kedar Jadhav and Vijay Shankar's lack of game time will certainly be a bigger worry for India ahead of their final World Cup warm-up game against Bangladesh in Cardiff on Tuesday. (more...)
South Africa captain Du Plessis says no need for ´Superman´
- May 29, 2019
On the other hand, Rabada played a vital role in Delhi Capitals' run to the IPL playoffs before being called back by Cricket South Africa due to a back injury. The second half of his life was spent trying, and failing, to find spiritual fulfillment in the world of Pakistani advertising and marketing. Du Plessis, who has become a father since the last World Cup, added: "Cricket is a very important aspect of all of our lives, but it´s not everything - there´s a lot more bigger things than ... (more...)
- May 29, 2019
On the other hand, Rabada played a vital role in Delhi Capitals' run to the IPL playoffs before being called back by Cricket South Africa due to a back injury. The second half of his life was spent trying, and failing, to find spiritual fulfillment in the world of Pakistani advertising and marketing. Du Plessis, who has become a father since the last World Cup, added: "Cricket is a very important aspect of all of our lives, but it´s not everything - there´s a lot more bigger things than ... (more...)
What does Wilder-Ortiz mean for rivals Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury?
- May 29, 2019
Anthony Joshua "isn't worried" about a risky shootout with Deontay Wilder in the future, says the British heavyweight star's trainer Rob McCracken. I think you see the top heavyweights - big Josh, Wilder, Tyson Fury . But Ruiz Jr said: "Carlos Takam, Dillian Whyte?" Meanwhile, Wilder recently disposed of Dominic Breazeale, while Fury is scheduled to face Tom Schwartz next on June 15. (more...)
- May 29, 2019
Anthony Joshua "isn't worried" about a risky shootout with Deontay Wilder in the future, says the British heavyweight star's trainer Rob McCracken. I think you see the top heavyweights - big Josh, Wilder, Tyson Fury . But Ruiz Jr said: "Carlos Takam, Dillian Whyte?" Meanwhile, Wilder recently disposed of Dominic Breazeale, while Fury is scheduled to face Tom Schwartz next on June 15. (more...)
Osaka and Zverev survive Roland Garros horror shows
- May 29, 2019
Zverev finally crawled over the line on Court Philippe Chatrier, though, breaking in the eighth game of the final set and serving out a victory on his first match point. The 28-year-old Wozniacki has never made it past the quarter-finals in 12 appearances at Roland Garros. I played aggressive. I played the way I wanted to play. (more...)
- May 29, 2019
Zverev finally crawled over the line on Court Philippe Chatrier, though, breaking in the eighth game of the final set and serving out a victory on his first match point. The 28-year-old Wozniacki has never made it past the quarter-finals in 12 appearances at Roland Garros. I played aggressive. I played the way I wanted to play. (more...)
Stanley Cup: 60 - May 27
- May 29, 2019
Trailing 2-0 and off to a sluggish start after 11 days between games, the Bruins caught fire in the second period to knot the score. Brayden Schenn gave the Blues a 1-0 lead at 7:23 in the first period on a play that began with his aggressive forecheck. (more...)
- May 29, 2019
Trailing 2-0 and off to a sluggish start after 11 days between games, the Bruins caught fire in the second period to knot the score. Brayden Schenn gave the Blues a 1-0 lead at 7:23 in the first period on a play that began with his aggressive forecheck. (more...)
Gattuso and Leonardo terminate contracts at AC Milan
- May 29, 2019
Empoli charged forward again, forcing Hamdanovic to save a header in the eighth minute of injury time but Inter held on for a 2-1 win with the second goal from Radja Nainggolan to secure Champions League football for a second straight year. (more...)
- May 29, 2019
Empoli charged forward again, forcing Hamdanovic to save a header in the eighth minute of injury time but Inter held on for a 2-1 win with the second goal from Radja Nainggolan to secure Champions League football for a second straight year. (more...)
Chelsea are as hungry as Arsenal - Azpilicueta
- May 28, 2019
But, his maiden campaign as the Blues' boss was anything but smooth sailing. Granit Xhaka says "it's time" that Arsenal won their first European trophy in 25 years ahead of their Europa League final against Chelsea on Wednesday. Barcelona , Atletico Madrid , Real Madrid and Valencia already know the majority of the teams that will participate in the draw for next season's Champions League group stage. (more...)
- May 28, 2019
But, his maiden campaign as the Blues' boss was anything but smooth sailing. Granit Xhaka says "it's time" that Arsenal won their first European trophy in 25 years ahead of their Europa League final against Chelsea on Wednesday. Barcelona , Atletico Madrid , Real Madrid and Valencia already know the majority of the teams that will participate in the draw for next season's Champions League group stage. (more...)
Spanish Police Arrest Players, Officials Over Match-Fixing
- May 28, 2019
Spanish news agency Europa Press said two of the players arrested play for La Liga teams, though none of the country's top clubs were apparently involved. "The investigation has established that those under investigation reached agreements with different players to "fix" at least three games in the first, second and third divisions". (more...)
- May 28, 2019
Spanish news agency Europa Press said two of the players arrested play for La Liga teams, though none of the country's top clubs were apparently involved. "The investigation has established that those under investigation reached agreements with different players to "fix" at least three games in the first, second and third divisions". (more...)
Giannis Antetokounmpo happy to see Bucks fans ‘excited’ about the team
- May 28, 2019
Three starters in Malcolm Brogdon , Brook Lopez , and Khris Middleton will be either restricted or unrestricted free agents this summer. "Giannis, it's so impressive what he does and how important he is", Budenholzer said. "I think it's just the start of a long journey", he said. "That's what I've been doing the whole year". It is yet to be confirmed that the Lakers are really looking for a plan B at this stage, but the idea of bringing a superb talent like Giannis to the team can ... (more...)
- May 28, 2019
Three starters in Malcolm Brogdon , Brook Lopez , and Khris Middleton will be either restricted or unrestricted free agents this summer. "Giannis, it's so impressive what he does and how important he is", Budenholzer said. "I think it's just the start of a long journey", he said. "That's what I've been doing the whole year". It is yet to be confirmed that the Lakers are really looking for a plan B at this stage, but the idea of bringing a superb talent like Giannis to the team can ... (more...)
NBA Finals are set: reigning Warriors vs. newcomer Raptors
- May 28, 2019
The Raptors were offered by several outlets at +250 - meaning a $100 bet would win $250 - making them the second-largest underdogs in the past eight NBA Finals (2017-18 Cleveland Cavaliers). The Golden State Warriors opened at -275 to win the Finals, per Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook , while the Toronto Raptors were at +225. What's going be interesting is he's got a long time to get healthy. (more...)
- May 28, 2019
The Raptors were offered by several outlets at +250 - meaning a $100 bet would win $250 - making them the second-largest underdogs in the past eight NBA Finals (2017-18 Cleveland Cavaliers). The Golden State Warriors opened at -275 to win the Finals, per Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook , while the Toronto Raptors were at +225. What's going be interesting is he's got a long time to get healthy. (more...)
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