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Penguins Maatta out for Game 3 against Washington
- May 08, 2016
After the hit, it was expected to be a major penalty, however the defenseman only received a penalty for interference. Washington's Brooks Orpik suspended three games for interference on Pittsburgh's Olli Maatta. The Penguins play the Capitals at 8 p.m. Monday night at the Consol Energy Center. "Obviously, it's different being in a game situation, but you have to be ready". (more...)
- May 08, 2016
After the hit, it was expected to be a major penalty, however the defenseman only received a penalty for interference. Washington's Brooks Orpik suspended three games for interference on Pittsburgh's Olli Maatta. The Penguins play the Capitals at 8 p.m. Monday night at the Consol Energy Center. "Obviously, it's different being in a game situation, but you have to be ready". (more...)
Louis van Gaal: Top Four finish is still a possibility
- May 08, 2016
Understanding that Champions League football was important for a club like Manchester United, he said, "I am a realistic man and I only speak about facts, there are a lot of positives but now we are one position less than past year and that position is very important for the club, the most important position". (more...)
- May 08, 2016
Understanding that Champions League football was important for a club like Manchester United, he said, "I am a realistic man and I only speak about facts, there are a lot of positives but now we are one position less than past year and that position is very important for the club, the most important position". (more...)
Richardson says Khan going 12 rounds with Canelo is a victory
- May 08, 2016
I'm just not sure when. "For me, I've proved that, not once, not twice, but three times, I've always come back stronger and on top again". That's my goal. Alvarez probably would enter the ring just north of the 155-pound catch-weight being used for Saturday's fight. An Alvarez-Golovkin matchup would be a massive promotion, but there's no certainty Alvarez will agree to the bout. (more...)
- May 08, 2016
I'm just not sure when. "For me, I've proved that, not once, not twice, but three times, I've always come back stronger and on top again". That's my goal. Alvarez probably would enter the ring just north of the 155-pound catch-weight being used for Saturday's fight. An Alvarez-Golovkin matchup would be a massive promotion, but there's no certainty Alvarez will agree to the bout. (more...)
Browns draftee Corey Coleman 'confident' in RG3, a 'great quarterback'
- May 08, 2016
That was new Browns receiver Corey Coleman after getting selected by the Browns with the No. 15 pick of the 2016 NFL Draft. It has become vogue for teams to trade up from the top of the second round into the bottom of the first round to select a quarterback because first round rookie contracts come with team options for a fifth year after the standard four-year rookie contract. (more...)
- May 08, 2016
That was new Browns receiver Corey Coleman after getting selected by the Browns with the No. 15 pick of the 2016 NFL Draft. It has become vogue for teams to trade up from the top of the second round into the bottom of the first round to select a quarterback because first round rookie contracts come with team options for a fifth year after the standard four-year rookie contract. (more...)
Sharks dispatch in Kings playoffs, advance to second round
- May 08, 2016
The Sharks grabbed an early lead against the Kings and put it away. It was another game seven at home for the Ducks and fans seemed to somewhat confident going in. Both teams are complete with big bodies, electric skaters, capable playmakers, lethal scorers, and excellent goalies. Jamie Benn is just a total superstar in the league now as he put up 10 points in six games. (more...)
- May 08, 2016
The Sharks grabbed an early lead against the Kings and put it away. It was another game seven at home for the Ducks and fans seemed to somewhat confident going in. Both teams are complete with big bodies, electric skaters, capable playmakers, lethal scorers, and excellent goalies. Jamie Benn is just a total superstar in the league now as he put up 10 points in six games. (more...)
Khan: I thought hard about fighting Canelo, possibly getting hurt
- May 08, 2016
He can be the man if he wins, and he should feel like he's the man. It can do a lot of good things for him and his career. "The fight really has a unique feeling about it, something similar to the Olympic Games in 2004 when I made it to the final, and I hope to do the country proud again", Khan said. (more...)
- May 08, 2016
He can be the man if he wins, and he should feel like he's the man. It can do a lot of good things for him and his career. "The fight really has a unique feeling about it, something similar to the Olympic Games in 2004 when I made it to the final, and I hope to do the country proud again", Khan said. (more...)
Claudio Ranieri: Leicester are a Cinderella story
- May 08, 2016
Everton do not expect Leicester City to ease off for Saturday's clash at the King Power Stadium despite the fixture coming six days after the Foxes were confirmed as Premier League champions, manager Roberto Martinez has said. You see (in January) we bought Demarai Gray, we bought Daniel Amartey. Talking to Italian newspaper La Repubblica she said: "At the final whistle I burst into tears". (more...)
- May 08, 2016
Everton do not expect Leicester City to ease off for Saturday's clash at the King Power Stadium despite the fixture coming six days after the Foxes were confirmed as Premier League champions, manager Roberto Martinez has said. You see (in January) we bought Demarai Gray, we bought Daniel Amartey. Talking to Italian newspaper La Repubblica she said: "At the final whistle I burst into tears". (more...)
Charlotte mayor meets with N Carolina lawmakers
- May 08, 2016
The Justice Department said in letters to McCrory and other state officials that North Carolina was discriminating against transgender state employees and it had until Monday to say whether it would remedy the violations. Earlier Wednesday, the Family Research Council , which favors the bathroom law, launched a social media ad campaign that questions why federal agencies are investigating. (more...)
- May 08, 2016
The Justice Department said in letters to McCrory and other state officials that North Carolina was discriminating against transgender state employees and it had until Monday to say whether it would remedy the violations. Earlier Wednesday, the Family Research Council , which favors the bathroom law, launched a social media ad campaign that questions why federal agencies are investigating. (more...)
Panama Confirms Four Microcephaly Cases Tied To Zika
- May 08, 2016
The mosquito is a vector for the proliferation of the Zika virus spreading throughout Latin America. The briefing, which also featured Gov. Dannel Malloy, comes a day after the fourth case of Zika was reported in the state and three days after a ct woman became the state's first pregnant Zika virus patient. (more...)
- May 08, 2016
The mosquito is a vector for the proliferation of the Zika virus spreading throughout Latin America. The briefing, which also featured Gov. Dannel Malloy, comes a day after the fourth case of Zika was reported in the state and three days after a ct woman became the state's first pregnant Zika virus patient. (more...)
Mahrez only 50 per cent sure to stay at Leicester
- May 08, 2016
Gary Lineker said he'd present MOTD in his trousers if Leicester won the title (Picture: Getty Images)And in tribute to Gary, they can enjoy some Leicester-themed crisps... The players need privacy as well but I've talked to them and they know they need to treat everything well. "I'm very, very confident", Ranieri said . (more...)
- May 08, 2016
Gary Lineker said he'd present MOTD in his trousers if Leicester won the title (Picture: Getty Images)And in tribute to Gary, they can enjoy some Leicester-themed crisps... The players need privacy as well but I've talked to them and they know they need to treat everything well. "I'm very, very confident", Ranieri said . (more...)
Horse Racing's Triple Crown season begins with Kentucky Derby
- May 08, 2016
He also works with strength and stretching coaches. "I just hope I have a horse to root for turning for home", he said. "As a rider I think I've grown up, I have more experience than four years ago". I'll Have Another had already suffered two defeats going into the race that year, but Nyquist arrives with a flawless record of seven wins in as many starts . (more...)
- May 08, 2016
He also works with strength and stretching coaches. "I just hope I have a horse to root for turning for home", he said. "As a rider I think I've grown up, I have more experience than four years ago". I'll Have Another had already suffered two defeats going into the race that year, but Nyquist arrives with a flawless record of seven wins in as many starts . (more...)
Texas A&M coach apologizes for tweets on player's reversal
- May 08, 2016
At the end of the day trust is 100 & everything else is BS", Moorehead tweeted . From there, a lot of others dropped out. Another Aggies recruit, receiver Mannie Netherly who is the No. UCLA is one of nearly 20 schools that have offered Martell a scholarship and it didn't take long for speculation to start that A&M's loss could be UCLA's gain . (more...)
- May 08, 2016
At the end of the day trust is 100 & everything else is BS", Moorehead tweeted . From there, a lot of others dropped out. Another Aggies recruit, receiver Mannie Netherly who is the No. UCLA is one of nearly 20 schools that have offered Martell a scholarship and it didn't take long for speculation to start that A&M's loss could be UCLA's gain . (more...)
Real braced for tough Atletico sequel in Milan finale
- May 07, 2016
The Chilean manager, however, said that none of the side deserved the victory, pointing out that penalties would have been the fairest thing to decide the victor, the Mirror reported. However, they came within inches of finding the crucial away goal just before the break when Kevin De Bruyne picked out Fernandinho and the Brazilian midfielder's low driven shot clipped the outside of the post. (more...)
- May 07, 2016
The Chilean manager, however, said that none of the side deserved the victory, pointing out that penalties would have been the fairest thing to decide the victor, the Mirror reported. However, they came within inches of finding the crucial away goal just before the break when Kevin De Bruyne picked out Fernandinho and the Brazilian midfielder's low driven shot clipped the outside of the post. (more...)
National Basketball Association says five calls were missed on final play of Spurs-Thunder
- May 07, 2016
Spurs' centre-forward LaMarcus Aldridge backed up his 38 points in game one with 48 points, eight rebounds and two blocked shots in the loss. But replays also showed that Ginobili was over the line while pressuring Waiters-a technical foul. (more...)
- May 07, 2016
Spurs' centre-forward LaMarcus Aldridge backed up his 38 points in game one with 48 points, eight rebounds and two blocked shots in the loss. But replays also showed that Ginobili was over the line while pressuring Waiters-a technical foul. (more...)
Murray and Nadal to meet in Madrid semifinals
- May 07, 2016
Nishikori outlasted Australian Nick Kyrgios 6-7 (6), 7-6 (1), 6-3 in a two-hour, 39-minute match to reach the semis. The Serb created regular opportunities to break despite the Canadian s booming serve, but needed just one break in each set to set up a semi-final meeting with Kei Nishikori. (more...)
- May 07, 2016
Nishikori outlasted Australian Nick Kyrgios 6-7 (6), 7-6 (1), 6-3 in a two-hour, 39-minute match to reach the semis. The Serb created regular opportunities to break despite the Canadian s booming serve, but needed just one break in each set to set up a semi-final meeting with Kei Nishikori. (more...)
Luke Walton Hired As New Lakers Coach
- May 07, 2016
The new hire comes just 5 days after the struggling Lakers fired Byron Scott, who led the team to a 17-65 record in Kobe Bryant's last season. The Warriors won that series on Wednesday, after which dialogue commenced between Walton and the Lakers. (more...)
- May 07, 2016
The new hire comes just 5 days after the struggling Lakers fired Byron Scott, who led the team to a 17-65 record in Kobe Bryant's last season. The Warriors won that series on Wednesday, after which dialogue commenced between Walton and the Lakers. (more...)
Walton agrees to become head coach of Lakers
- May 07, 2016
They called him one of the brightest young minds in the league and after leading the Warriors to a 24-0 record to start the season, they hope that magic will transfer to the Lakers and some of that lost Showtime will return. "I thought Coach Blatt did a great and phenomenal job here". Walton switched back to assistant coach when Steve Kerr returned after recovering from back surgery. (more...)
- May 07, 2016
They called him one of the brightest young minds in the league and after leading the Warriors to a 24-0 record to start the season, they hope that magic will transfer to the Lakers and some of that lost Showtime will return. "I thought Coach Blatt did a great and phenomenal job here". Walton switched back to assistant coach when Steve Kerr returned after recovering from back surgery. (more...)
Two shootings in Washington suburbs, one dead, three wounded
- May 07, 2016
About a half hour later, police were called to a food store near the shopping mall where another shooting left one woman fatally wounded. He was arrested this afternoon, after the two shootings in Bethesda. The conditions of the victims aren't known, but all the victims are adults, the Montgomery County Police Department said. Montgomery County police spokesman Capt. (more...)
- May 07, 2016
About a half hour later, police were called to a food store near the shopping mall where another shooting left one woman fatally wounded. He was arrested this afternoon, after the two shootings in Bethesda. The conditions of the victims aren't known, but all the victims are adults, the Montgomery County Police Department said. Montgomery County police spokesman Capt. (more...)
Djokovic beats Coric, advances to Madrid Open 3rd round
- May 07, 2016
Djokovic returns the ball against Borna Coric in the Madrid Masters tennis championships May 4, 2016. "I performed very solid in opening round, few things could have been better against a young player that I never played against". American qualifier Chirico will play Gavrilova for a place in the semi-finals. Azarenka, from Belarus and the victor of back-to-back titles in March at Indian Wells and Miami , had advanced at the Caja Magica with a pair of straight-set wins, losing just 11 ... (more...)
- May 07, 2016
Djokovic returns the ball against Borna Coric in the Madrid Masters tennis championships May 4, 2016. "I performed very solid in opening round, few things could have been better against a young player that I never played against". American qualifier Chirico will play Gavrilova for a place in the semi-finals. Azarenka, from Belarus and the victor of back-to-back titles in March at Indian Wells and Miami , had advanced at the Caja Magica with a pair of straight-set wins, losing just 11 ... (more...)
Djokovic criticizes Tomic for giving up on match point
- May 07, 2016
The Australian tennis player had said at the start of the year that his intention was to break into the highest echelon of the men's singles game this season. He also retired during the Sydney International this year, telling the umpire his mind was on the upcoming Australian Open and later claiming he had food poisoning. (more...)
- May 07, 2016
The Australian tennis player had said at the start of the year that his intention was to break into the highest echelon of the men's singles game this season. He also retired during the Sydney International this year, telling the umpire his mind was on the upcoming Australian Open and later claiming he had food poisoning. (more...)
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