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Jutanugarn beats Thompson, Chun in playoff at LPGA Classic

June 25, 2017

Unless another sponsor comes forward, the event will disappear from the schedule. Jodi Ewart Shadoff's consistently fine performance - four solid rounds in the 60s - got her a solo 4th finish and greatly improved her Solheim Cup standings for Team Europe.

Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly no longer wants to leave Real Madrid

June 25, 2017

He was adjudged the Man-of-the-Match and thus had to attend the post-match press conference. A Spanish regional court has ordered Real Madrid star forward Cristiano Ronaldo to testify before an investigating magistrate on suspicion that he defrauded the country of 14.7 million euros ($16.5 million) in unpaid taxes.

From Sachin Tendulkar to Suresh Raina, Indian cricket community hails women's victory

June 25, 2017

Mandhana shared in a 144-run opening stand with Punam Raut (86), while Indian skipper Mithali Raj also impressed scoring 71 to lift her side up to an imposing 281-3 total. "The support we have had from the tournament, I think it's going to be the most visible and supported Women's World Cup we've had". India skipper Mithali Raj: "It's important to get a start like this and it was a brilliant partnership by the openers".

Sixers looking to sign Joel Embiid to contract extension this summer

June 25, 2017

The answer? "I've been going to Larry's", he said. Instead, they moved down and wound up with Jayson Tatum . The University of Washington is the first school to produce the top pick in the National Basketball Association and WNBA drafts in the same academic year as Markelle Fultz joined Kelsey Plum as the first overall pick.

Cavs Fans Think This Non-Call On Kevin Durant Changed The Game

June 25, 2017

David Griffin, the architect of this run to three straight Eastern Conference titles and one NBA Championship, is essentially a free agent. "What about Stephen Curry out there?" From the Bay all the way to OKC. Who is going to beat Golden State now? He would get the ball, lean into the defender, then take the shot falling backwards. Not to mention a healthy one after his 2016 injuries.

Northern Ireland caddie guides Brooks Koepka to US Open title

June 25, 2017

Harman and Koepka spent much of the round locked at the top of the leaderboard. On Thursday, the 29-year-old Abbotsford golfer, who lists South Surrey's Morgan Creek Golf Course as his home course, put forth one of his more spectacular rounds of the year, shooting a four-under par score of 68, which was highlighted by six consecutive birdies, which ties a U.S.

Markelle Fultz believes the Sixers are already a playoff team

June 25, 2017

Embiid walked up and said " Trust the Process " to Fultz. He is a top-3 candidate for NBA Rookie of the Year, which will be announced Monday, despite appearing in fewer than 40 percent of the Sixers' 2016-17 games and less than 20 percent of the season's minutes.

Vikings players welcome Jimmy Butler to Minnesota

June 25, 2017

They were among the youngest teams in the league last season, cast as a team that could be a force once all of their pups grew up. By obtaining Butler, the Timberwolves are taking on the final three seasons of the $95 million deal he signed after the 2014-15 season.

Markelle Fultz calls selection by Sixers 'unreal'

June 25, 2017

Fultz , the 6-foot-4 guard, was selected No. 1 overall in the National Basketball Association draft Thursday night and joined former LSU guard Ben Simmons as consecutive top picks for the Sixers . The rest of the top 10 markets include: Charlotte (4.7); Indianapolis (4.4); Norfolk (4.0); Oklahoma City (3.9); Raleigh-Durham (3.8); Los Angeles (3.8); Las Vegas (3.8); Richmond (3.7); San Antonio (3.6).

NBA Players React to the 2017 Draft

June 25, 2017

The Celtics had acquired the pick from the Brooklyn Nets in July 2013. "It was unreal", Fultz said. "I didn't know (who) I was working out for". The Portland Trailblazers traded the No.15 and No.20 picks to the Kings, as they received the No.10 pick. The Bulls wound up with Kris Dunn , Zach LaVine and Lauri Markkanen in the deal.

Jacob deGrom, Wilmer Flores lead Mets past Giants, 5-2

June 25, 2017

With the Mets facing yet another lefty on Friday in Brad Brach , it wouldn't be unreasonable for Granderson to get a third straight start against a southpaw. "You figured it would be a low-scoring game with those two guys going", Bochy said of deGrom and Cueto. For all but a few moments, the Giants bullpen was empty.

Confederations Cup: Cameroon near exit as Australia draw

June 25, 2017

Loew, having rested all of his World Cup-winning stars, will match his young guns against an experienced Chile team which won both the 2015 and 2016 Copa America titles. He said: "We'll try to take the game to them from the start as we have to win, there's no point in sitting back and waiting for a certain moment to kick in".

Avalanche draft Defenseman Cale Makar with No. 4 overall pick

June 25, 2017

Scouts describe Makar, 18, as a flashy offensive-minded defenseman like Ottawa Senators' star Erik Karlsson , the two-time Norris Trophy victor who was a finalist for the National Hockey League defenseman-of-the-year award this past season.

LSU beats Oregon State heads to finals of College World Series

June 25, 2017

Kramer Robertson led off with a walk and reached second on a hit-and-run ground out by Cole Freeman. LSU players celebrated after Michael Papierski hit a three-run home run against Oregon State in the third inning. "Without getting the leadoff man on, it's hard to do a lot". LSU opened the second with a double and two singles and led 2-0 when Beau Jordan's safety-squeeze bunt scored Zach Watson.

Ramirez sharp in Angels' win over Red Sox; Farrell ejected

June 25, 2017

Nationals 18, Reds 3: Michael Taylor homered twice among his four hits and Trea Turner finished 5 of 5 with a walk for Washington. Cubs 5, Marlins 3: Jon Lester gave up a three-run homer to J.T. He made four relief appearances last season against Boston. And in the second inning on Saturday, this game wasn't going so well either. Boston Red Sox's Dustin Pedroia , right, runs down Los Angeles Angels' Danny Espinosa on an attempted steal during the sixth inning of a baseball game, ...

French Open 2017: Sometimes I felt like a spectator, says Simona Halep

June 25, 2017

Ostapenko, who will rise to world number 12 from 47 following Saturday's win, also worked a lot on her forehand, which was then her weakest shot. As usual, Ostapenko took all the risks, and had the same number of winners and unforced errors at 54.

Srikanth reaches 3rd successive Super Series final

June 25, 2017

This time, Srikanth made no mistake and sealed the first game in 23 minutes. Kidambi Srikanth won the Australian Open Series on Sunday. He finished runner-up at the Singapore Open before winning the Indonesia Open title last week.

Unhappy Cristiano Ronaldo not indispensable at Real Madrid - Figo

June 25, 2017

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Mourinho left Real Madrid in 2013 to manage English club Chelsea for a second spell before signing with United in 2016. Real Madrid president Florentino Perez tried to smooth over the situation with several interviews at the start of the week to mark his return to office as President.

Portugal, Mexico, Russia tussle for Confed Cup semi-final berths

June 25, 2017

Most likely, for the match against New Zealand , Portugal , too, will the second composition, but also his "selessao" should be enough to win. One of the best chances for Russian Federation came in the 72nd when substitute Igo Smolnikov sent his shot over the crossbar from very close range.

Chelsea 'wary' of Virgil van Dijk still wanting Liverpool transfer

June 25, 2017

Chelsea believe Virgil van Dijk still favours a move to Liverpool. The same report states that Chelsea are expected to have to pay a fee in the region of £60m to land the Netherlands defender this summer. Chelsea, meanwhile, are looking to significantly bolster their defence and the arrival of Van Dijk would likely trigger more arrivals. His Juventus teammate Leonardo Bonucci is also on Antonio Conte's wishlist while Bayern Munich's Jerome Boateng has also been discussed.

Markelle Fultz fixes pre-made Instagram ad post after getting drafted

June 25, 2017

On Monday the Boston Celtics kicked it off by swapping picks with the Philadelphia 76ers , trading the first overall pick for the third pick and future draft picks. A bunch of sandwiches. I'm sure Markelle Fultz would have been happy to play for the Boston Celtics , even if there's no Chick-fil-A there. "They did their research".

Jayson Tatum worked out for Sixers

June 25, 2017

Boston Celtics general manager Danny Ainge said the team would've picked Duke forward Jayson Tatum even before they traded down in the National Basketball Association draft from No. · According to many analysts, the Celtics got great value in the SMU product. I don't know how they knew, but they knew. The move overshadowed the NBA Draft in Brooklyn where, as expected, two point guards were the first players selected.

Flames acquire Travis Hamonic from Islanders

June 25, 2017

The Islanders received Calgary's first- and second-round picks in next year's draft, as well as a second-round choice in either 2019 or 2020. It was first reported on Saturday morning, via Sportsnet's John Shannon , that the Calgary Flames have acquired Hamonic from the Islanders, with more details forthcoming.

Gregor Townsend defends replacement Scotland fly-halves after Fiji defeat

June 25, 2017

Had Scotland won it would have lifted its world ranking to four. Volavola landed five penalties and converted one of Fiji's two tries as the home side led throughout to hold out Scotland , who were coming off last weekend's win over Australia.

Total Team Makeover? Coyotes Active in Trade Market on Draft Day

June 25, 2017

On the left side, Max Domi, Clayton Keller, Perlini, Jamie McGinn, Jordan Martinook and Lawson Crouse form the strongest and deepest position on the club; Arizona might need to trade one of these players, or move one to the right side. "This organization has been looking for a No. 1 center man for a decade and he's a guy that can fill that hole", Chayka said. Stepan , 27, scored 17 goals and 38 assists in 81 games last season.

NBA Draft: Fan reactions from the Barclays Center

June 25, 2017

Minnesota received Butler and the 16th overall pick. After trade rumblings stirred the National Basketball Association ( NBA ) landscape all week, Thursday's draft brought one that shook the league. Fultz joins a Sixers team still deep in "The Process", with players like Joel Embiid , Ben Simmons and Jahlil Okafor making up their young core .

Kiwi Tai Webster goes unpicked in NBA Draft

June 25, 2017

Lonzo Ball , right, poses for a photo with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver after being selected by the Los Angeles Lakers as the No. 2 overall pick during. In the National Basketball Association draft's first unscripted moment, the Boston Celtics took Jayson Tatum of Duke with the third pick. The San Diego native is an 2nd team All-American who averaged 16.4 points and 7.4 rebounds for an Kansas squad who had an incredible season cut short in the NCAA tournament.

Ronaldo hits 75th international goal as Portugal reach semi-finals

June 25, 2017

New Zealand coach Anthony Hudson accepted Portugal were too strong for his side as they finished their Confederations Cup pointless and having scored a single goal. Advancing from the group with Portugal , and the Gold Cup winners, Mexico , was seen as a hard task from the start, but an opening victory against New Zealand had left Russian Federation in position to make it to the semi-finals despite a defeat to Portugal in the second match .

LSU beats Oregon State 6-1 to reach CWS finals

June 25, 2017

Jared Mitchell, Ryan Schimpf, Blake Dean and Tyler Hanover hit home runs against Arkansas in 2009.Gilbert was the first LSU pitcher in 24 years to throw seven shutout innings in a College World Series game. So extreme left that this ball strikes the left field fence - directly on the yellow - exactly one foot above where Kwan had hit his ball earlier in the afternoon.

Mourinho denies tax fraud claims

June 25, 2017

Former Barca defender Javier Mascherano also agreed a one-year suspended sentence with authorities for tax fraud last year. In his 2011 and 2012 tax returns, he is alleged to have failed to declare earnings from his image rights, which prosecutors say he did "with the intention of obtaining illegal benefit".

Team New Zealand eyeing America's Cup glory after setting up U.S. rematch

June 25, 2017

The victor of the series will challenge Oracle Team USA in the Louis Vuitton America's Cup Match next week. Race coverage: Watch highlights on BBC Two, Red Button, Connected TVs, online and BBC Sport app from 11 June. By the windward gate, the wind had shifted to the right, making passing lanes hard to find. When it made it to the starting line, Artemis was swept in four races by Italy's Luna Rossa.

NBA Draft: Links to all of our coverage

June 25, 2017

Up until a week ago, he was projected to land in Boston . The 6-4 Fultz was the team's target all along, which is why the Sixers sent the No. 3 pick and a future No. The choice of Fultz fits in nicely with Philadelphia's rebuilding programme. Instead, his first thought was about food. Then he remembered he had in fact done so while in NY for the draft, but the gym rat already was itching to get the ball in his hand again.

Mariners snap out of slumber to top Tigers

June 25, 2017

After his 100th and final pitch of the night, his night, Andrew Moore strolled back to the Mariners' dugout, greeted there with a round of hearty handshakes from teammates and coaches. The Tigers continue their seven-game trip with a weekend series in San Diego. Diamondbacks 10, Rockies 3: Paul Goldschmidt and Chris Owings hit three-run homers, Zack Godley threw well into the eighth inning , and Arizona beat Colorado.

Real Madrid star to remain at the Bernabeu

June 25, 2017

The 32-year-old is understood to be unhappy with what he perceives as a lack of protection from the club after he was charged with defrauding the Spanish government of £13m in unpaid tax. The former Manchester United and Real Madrid man is in a spot of trouble. The prosecutor said Ronaldo used shell company in the Virgin Islands to cheat on his taxes.

Portugal, Mexico, Russia eye Confederations Cup semi-final berths

June 25, 2017

Mexico , which finished the group phase with a +2 goal differential, came from behind on Saturday to defeat Russian Federation 2-1 at Kazan Arena. On one side Portugal , the reigning European champions , with iconic names like Eusebio, Rui Costa and Luis Figo down the years and Ronaldo at the moment.

Russian Federation crash out of Confederations Cup in group stage

June 25, 2017

All White coach Anthony Hudson was pleased with the way his team had worked, and said there were plenty of positive to take from the game. They went behind twice against Portugal , equalizing for good in second half stoppage time for the draw.

White House says Trump tweet meets Comey tapes records request

June 25, 2017

Trump admitted on Thursday morning that he had no tapes , 41 days after he tweeted that Comey "better hope that there are no "tapes" of their discussions "before he starts leaking to the press!" A member of the House Freedom Caucus on Friday called on the Justice Department's special counsel, Robert Mueller, to recuse himself in the federal probe into Russian election meddling.

Butler trade sets stage for free agency

June 25, 2017

The Bulls announced that they traded Butler, as well as the No. 16 overall pick, to Minnesota in exchange for guards Kris Dunn and Zach LaVine , as well as the No. We knew we had to get multiple assets back, so we felt it was a fair deal. "All I've ever said publicly and privately is that the only player I've ever been around that couldn't be traded is Michael Jordan".

Jose Mourinho says Manchester United not in Ronaldo talks

June 25, 2017

Goal has learned that Ronaldo himself is keen to put both his legal situation and speculation surrounding his Real future to one side by focussing exclusively on the Confederations Cup with Portugal. " Jose Mourinho has not received any type of communications related to this". The background to this is a concerted attempt by public prosecutors in Spain to target high-earners suspected of tax evasion, with Jose Mourinho and Cristiano Ronaldo the most recent big names implicated, ...

Indomitable Lions plot Germany upset

June 25, 2017

The African continent is represented by Cup of Nations champions Cameroon in the same group as Chile , Germany and Australia while Portugal are in the other group coming up against the host and third debutant of the tournament Russia, Mexico and New Zealand.

Kumble's exit sends out a wrong signal, says Gavaskar

June 25, 2017

However, the former Mumbai batsman empathised with Kumble's decision saying, 'Anil must have had his reasons (of resigning). Asked whether the CAC members had sensed Kohli's opposition to Kumble's candidature a year ago, Ganguly said: "There's no point discussing all that".

Georgia Governor Thankful For Escaped Prison Inmates Capture In Tennessee After Chase

June 25, 2017

According to officials, the two #Inmates who had been on the run after escaping a #Georgia prison by killing two correctional officers of Georgia State , were captured in Tennessee . Police say the suspects eventually crashed and fled on foot into a wooded area. The two escaped inmates sought in the killings of two guards on a.

Unseeded, just 20, Ostapenko wins French Open for 1st title

June 25, 2017

Simona Halep looked to be on the verge of claiming her first Grand Slam title as well as the No. 1 spot in the rankings. "I can't believe I am the French Open champion at just 20. It's an fantastic thing, keep it going because you are only a kid! "She came out like a thunderstorm in that third set (against Bacsinszky)", seven-time champion Chris Evert said.

Bryan Colangelo explains why Sixers drafted Markelle Fultz

June 25, 2017

And that's before going into free agency searching for leadership and more shooting, possibly a starter for the backcourt and possibly a backup. "We're an organization on the rise", Colangelo said. When Fultz was cut from the high school team, the Celtics recently acquired the pick from the Brooklyn Nets in July 2013. The (City) and two (team name) mentions should show you just how silly the marketing around major sporting events can be.

On Day 5, Cosby jury asks for definition of reasonable doubt

June 25, 2017

After a short delay, the jury assembled in the courtroom with a question centered on Cosby's admitted use of quaaludes with women. Prosecutors have suggested he might have given her Quaaludes . Testimony revealed Constand, who was 31 at the time of the incident, did not report the allegations to police until a year later, in January 2005.

Rob Pelinka: Russell Trade the 'perfect storm' for Lakers

June 25, 2017

The Lakers were a 26-win team last season, so that's a helluva turnaround to guarantee. I talked to, I think, four teachers, they all said at different times, this guy, everybody attracts to this guy. Fultz averaged 23.2 points last season at Washington, tops among freshmen, and added 5.9 assists and 5.7 rebounds per game, the only Division I player to reach those stats.

Magic Johnson Praises D'Angelo Russell Then Throws Him Under the Bus

June 25, 2017

Ball had a stellar freshman season at UCLA - his incredible court vision and penchant for knocking down Steph Curry-style 3s made the Bruins arguably the most exciting team to watch in college basketball . 1 pick in two years. With the No. 30 pick, the Lakers selected Villanova's Josh Hart. It's nearly a sure-fire bet that Brady and Rodgers will be playing in the postseason, but we can't quite vouch for Ball and the Lakers .

Confederations Cup: All Whites embracing underdog tag against European giants, Portugal

June 25, 2017

I think your interpretation doesn't make any sense. Federation Internationale de Football Association has tried to stop the practice of teams kicking the ball out of play to allow treatment to injured opponents after it became routinely abused by players feigning injury to waste time or break up an attack.

Ronaldo confident after leading Portugal to Confederations Cup semi-finals

June 25, 2017

Having spent the New Zealand game on the bench, star striker Javier Hernandez is expected to start while Osorio must make changes after injuries to defenders Carlos Salcedo and Hector Moreno . After 33 minutes of incessant pressure, New Zealand finally buckled, a combination of Tommy Smith and Thomas Doyle dragging down Danilo at a corner to concede a penalty.

CR7 does U-turn on future in Madrid

June 25, 2017

Reports emerged earlier this week that Ronaldo was seeking to leave Real Madrid after eight years in the Spanish capital. The Spanish media have claimed the Real Madrid star must be in the courtroom in Pozuelo at 11am local time for the beginning of the case .

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