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Royal Mo breaks bone in hoof while preparing for Preakness

May 18, 2017

The colt was basically flawless at the Kentucky Derby, albeit with an excellent starting position from the No. 5 post . Cloud Computing will need to improve quickly to tackle some of the other proven contenders, but I do think his racing style suits the Pimlico dirt surface well.

Indians-Tigers game on Thursday postponed due to rain

May 16, 2017

Coming off a four game losing streak, Detroit has won their last two games against the Chicago White Sox, and the Cleveland Indians . He is not off to a very good start in 2017, allowing at least five runs in three of his six starts. The Orioles and Boston still have two more games left in this series. Robbie Ray (2-2) struck out 10 against the team that drafted and signed him in 2010 but allowed two runs and four hits over six innings.

Celtics & Wizards Are in 7th Heaven

May 16, 2017

However, the Celtics planned distraction only motivated the four-time All-Star, as John Wall hit the game-winning 3-pointer, lifting the Wizards to a Game 7 for the first time since 1979. Throughout the first part of the third quarter, it was the same story, with Washington still clinging to a four-point lead with just over four minutes to go in the frame.

Alonso hits the court after latest McLaren problem

May 15, 2017

The F1 race will be held on Sunday. FERNANDO ALONSO stormed out of the Spanish Grand Prix to play tennis after his McLaren suffered another breakdown. The Spaniard has been dogged by problems in the opening four races of the season as McLaren and Honda have failed to give him a vehicle capable of competing.

East finals trip on line as Wizards, Celtics head to Game 7

May 15, 2017

Thomas had five assists, more than Washington's entire team (four) in the period. "Our understanding, from what we've learned, is that they can't check that", Celtics coach Brad Stevens said . "That's how I'm going to play". He shot 29.6 percent from three his rookie season and started to second-guess himself from then on. But, at least until tip off, excitement is fueling the point guard's adrenalin.

Chelsea Are Premier League Champions

May 15, 2017

Capital football club Chelsea grabbed their second English Premier League (EPL) title in three seasons with a 1-0 victory here over West Bromwich Albion as they took an unassailable 10-point lead over second-placed Tottenham Hotspur . Chelsea are revelling in double title delight after the Under-18s were crowned champions on the same night as the Premier League winners. That came in September, when he responded to back-to-back defeats against Liverpool and Arsenal by implementing the ...

Monday's Stanley Cup Playoffs betting preview: Senators at Penguins

May 15, 2017

You let your teammates down (during the regular season). "I think our third period might have been the best of the playoffs", Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan, 49 told his team in a powerful post-game locker room victory speech. " Pittsburgh managed to get a number of faceoffs in the offensive zone [29], but you watch Ottawa's "D" zone faceoffs, and Turris" in particular", Corsi said.

Tottenham await 'special' White Hart Lane farewell

May 15, 2017

Teams managed by Jose Mourinho have failed to score in seven successive Premier League away games against current top-six opposition since Spurs beat his then-Chelsea side 5-3 on New Year's Day 2015. "To be unbeaten at home is unbelievable and to sign off with a win against Manchester United is the best way possible". Tottenham striker Harry Kane has admitted that today's final match at White Hart Lane will be a "sad occasion" but is adamant that he will make his mark at the new stadium.

James Harden went out partying after Spurs loss, reportedly hit strip club

May 14, 2017

What made the blowout victory especially impressive is that they got it done without their best player, in superstar two-way forward Kawhi Leonard . The Celtics lead their second round series 3-2 and can close it out with a win Friday in Washington.

LeBron James is off to his best start ever in the playoffs

May 14, 2017

I mean, that's it right there: "They've got LeBron James and nobody's closing the gap on him". As for what he's looking for in free agency, Lowry said the chance at a championship is top of his list. The Cleveland Cavaliers have sent the Toronto Raptors back to the drawing board. In addition, he registered seven assists, 4.8 rebounds and 1.5 steals per game.

Pant, Samson decimate Gujarat with massive stand

May 13, 2017

But thanks to the two youngsters Delhi chased down the total in just 17.3 overs. The fall of wicket brought in Pant , who along with Samson created havoc among Gujarat's bowlers. Rishabh Pant scored his third IPL half-century yesterday, he got dismissed at 97 runs, included six fours and nine sixes in mere 43 balls. Gujarat was 13/2; they were expected to play responsibly, Raina taking full responsibility got off the mark with a six of first ball his early big shots helped Gujarat to get ...

Bautista homers as Blue Jays blank Mariners 4-0

May 13, 2017

Danny Barnes then replaced the Toronto southpaw and put runners on the corners before fanning former Blue Jay Danny Valencia. Blue Jays: RHP Joe Biagini (0-1, 2.78) makes his second start since joining Toronto's injury-riddled rotation.

Manchester United lacked belief under Louis van Gaal, says Jose Mourinho

May 11, 2017

Manchester United will continue their late charge for a top-four spot when they host relegation-threatened Swansea City at Old Trafford on Sunday (today) at lunchtime. "In my career I had one [of my players suffer this injury] in 17 years and now against Anderlecht I have two in one match". It was one of those Mourinho comments which begins so innocuously - "I don't know because I didn't watch", he initially side of the headbutt - and then developed a malice.

Liverpool beat Watford 1-0 in EPL with Can highlight goal

May 11, 2017

Lucas Leiva saw Can making a run into the box and floated a long ball towards the German but instead of chesting the ball and laying it off for a teammate, the midfielder took flight and sent home an unstoppable bicycle volley to stun Watford .

Thomas scores 53, Celtics beat Wizards 129-119 in OT

May 11, 2017

Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) drives to the basket against Washington Wizards forward Otto Porter Jr. Game 1 of the second-round series between the Jazz and Warriors will take place on Tuesday at Oracle Arena. The second game of the second round of the NBA Playoffs between the Boston Celtics and Washington Wizards takes place tonight. Al Horford added 15 points, 12 rebounds, and 3 assists.

Spurs, Raptors try to move on to second-round showdowns

May 11, 2017

The Raptors can finish off the Milwaukee Bucks and move on to a rematch with the Cleveland Cavaliers, while the Spurs can knock out the Memphis Grizzlies and secure a Lone Star State tussle with the Rockets. The Raptors opened the second quarter with an 8-2 run to lead by eight. Antetokounmpo finished 13 of 23 from the field and 2 of 6 in the fourth.

Raptors Advance As Bucks Blow Fourth-Quarter Comeback

May 11, 2017

Even in this year's first round series, DeRozan opened with a 7-for-21 dud in Toronto's Game 1 loss, and in their Game 3 defeat, he was a horrendous 0-of-8 from the floor. How exactly was Milwaukee's lack of playoff experience exploited? "We thought we could beat the Raptors and go to the second round". They fell to sixth place of the Eastern Conference , going 42-40.

Tuesday 2nd May 2017 - CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - SEMI-FINALS

May 10, 2017

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane also insisted there was still work to do in the return leg. The first attempt Atletico to win the Champions League ended with an unfortunate goal Sergio Ramos in stoppage time, and the second final real Madrid won on penalties.

Predators regain series lead...Ducks whip Oilers

May 10, 2017

Letestu scored his second power-play goal of the game at 6:23 of the third period, and Larsson followed at 8:03 to give the Oilers a 3-1 lead. The Oilers are taking a 2-0 series lead back to Edmonton this evening for game three of the best of seven.

Championship table: Blackburn relegated as Birmingham and Nottingham Forest win

May 09, 2017

Harry Redknapp's side will face Bristol City , who themselves escaped the relegation scrap with four wins and a draw in their last five matches. Forest are now out of the relegation zone on goal difference, but if Blackburn Rovers better their result, then the former European champions will be relegated to League One .

"Unique" Ronaldo leaves Atletico needing a miracle

May 09, 2017

Ryan Ellis' star turn continues for Predators in Game 4

May 09, 2017

Joel Edmundson cut the Blues' deficit in half after he scored with four minutes left in the game. The Nashville Predators have edged past the St. However, Rinne, Ellis and Nashville pushed St. Louis to the cliff's edge. The Blues were leading 8-4 in shots at the time of Reaves' penalty, but then went almost 11 minutes with a shot on goal before getting two at the end of the first period.

Cameron Smith and Jonas Blixt claim victory at Zurich Classic

May 08, 2017

Playing best ball, Smith-Blixt and Kisner-Brown were even through the first three playoff holes (18th, 18th, 9th). The play-off reverted to the ninth where Sweden's Blixt pitched to five feet only to then fluff his putt for the win. "It's awesome isn't it", whispered Blixt before hugging the 23-year-old Australian around the neck. In 1990, Greg Norman was shocked when South African David Frost holed a winning bunker shot at the last, one of several bitter pills The Shark endured.

San Antonio Spurs clicking after Game 3 win against Rockets

May 08, 2017

Houston has struggled to replicate that kind of performance ever since as San Antonio have tightened their offence to shoot 49.7 per cent overall and 36.7 per cent on 3-pointers over the past two games. After finishing Game 2 with only five points, DeRozan had a breakout game and scored with 37 points. It was a bad coaching misjudgment, one that could cost D'Antoni his job if the Rockets fail to turn things around again.

Ducks @ Oilers Game 3 RECAP: Dangle. Snipe. Celly

May 07, 2017

Alexander Steen scored for the Blues, who lost for the first time on the road this postseason. The Edmonton Oilers have won six straight games when allowing three or less goals. They were bad early and late. All-Star defenseman Cam Fowler returned to the Ducks' lineup after missing six games over the previous three weeks due to an unpenalized knee-on-knee hit by Calgary captain Mark Giordano.

Karl Alzner is out for Game 4

April 27, 2017

This NHL playoff game is going to get heated so tune in when the puck drops around 7:00 PM. There is a lot of series left to be played here and no fear at all that Toronto's best can't compete against Ovechkin, Backstrom and the rest of the NHL's best team.

Cavs take 2-0 series lead

April 27, 2017

The Pacers have continued to force Cleveland's Big 3 to beat them, and the trio has obliged. Game 2 is at Monday night at Quicken Loans Arena. Even Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue praised Love for doing the little-big-things, saying that it could have gone either way, but Love doing the little things was the difference maker that favored Cleveland with the victory.

Highlights of Wednesday's National Hockey League games

April 27, 2017

Their depth isn't letting them down like it did in the regular season and if they continue to get stellar defense it could be total domination. St. Louis' penalty kills, hits, and face-offs were nowhere close to matching Nashville. The Blues and the Preds have had solid teams in the past that always seem to find a way to not get it done. P.K. Subban looked every bit the dynamic defenceman whom the Predators thought might be the key beyond the second round.

Celtics beat Bulls 108-97, take 3-2 lead in series

April 27, 2017

The Bulls' rotation this season has been about as predictable as Chicago's spring weather. Wade saw shades of the past, remembering seeing teams break down emotionally when he was a one seed with the LeBron era Heat. On the play, Lopez received the pass from Nikola Mirotic on Mirotic's way to the basket, and Lopez had a clean look for some easy points. The host has won every game in this series so far.

Raptors change lineup, start Powell in Game 4

April 27, 2017

Gasol "told me he was going to get it and go to his fadeaway, and that's what he did", Randolph said. If there was a message mixed in with their outrage, it was about channelling their anger into Saturday's Game 4. They were just frozen solid. That said, there are a couple of things they can do. The trio of Kyle Lowry , DeRozan, and new starter Norman Powell combined for 34 points in the second half, almost outscoring Milwaukee (35 in the half).

Serena Williams Confirms Plans To Return To Tennis After Giving Birth

April 26, 2017

According to ESPN , in an email on Wednesday, a spokeswoman for Serena Williams confirmed that she is indeed expecting. Serena's knee injury in March caused her withdrawal from the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California. With a light projection using a time frame similar to that of Azarenka, who is coming back this summer, Williams could be back on court around this time next season, though her already-light schedule makes any guesses even cloudier.

Ferdinand: Chiellini and Bonucci the Juventus heroes in Barcelona triumph

April 26, 2017

And two of the main men charged in keeping Barcelona scoreless in both games- Giorgio Chiellini and Leonardo Bonucci - seemingly wanted a piece of memorabilia from the shut-out. "They defended as a great team and showed they're built to win the Champions League ". Juventus simply conceded the bare minimum and went through deservedly.

I need to trust Narine with the bat now: Gautam Gambhir

April 26, 2017

Gautham Gambhir led the team from the front on both their winning occasions this year. KKR kicked off their campaign in fine fashion, when Chris Lynn launched a counterattack from the word go and mastered the 184-run heist admirably, but were brought down next at Wankhede where young blood snatched victory from the jaws of a certain defeat.

Playoff Preview: Rockets Host Thunder On Easter Night

April 26, 2017

Yes, you read that right: Russell Westbrook deserves the MVP award. For example, last week when the Phoenix Suns played the OKC Thunder and Westbrook had the chance to secure averaging a triple-double for the season, many Suns players observed that "he was passing up open shots late to try to pick up those remaining two assists" (foxsports.com).

Spurs look for win at home

April 26, 2017

Leonard hit another unbelievable shot with 12 sec left, Conley tied it back up with 4.5 sec left, and the game went to overtime with everything tied at 96 apiece. After starting at forward in the first two games of this series , Vince Carter was in the starting lineup at the guard position in Game 3 . "I don't think we will be having a discussion about how much money he is worth", Fizdale said.

After Garcia's win, Lee Westwood 'best' without a Major

April 24, 2017

The pair exchanged the lead on numerous occasions during the final round at Augusta but after missing one putt to win in regulation play, Garcia birdied the first playoff hole after Rose could only make a bogey. "I hit it where I wanted to", he said. I felt his pain (after previous near-misses). He had come close to winning the tournament a few times in the past with a top 10 finish in 2002, 2004, and 2013.

Schar wins wheelchair women at Boston Marathon

April 24, 2017

A runner who saw off furious race officials to become the first woman to complete the Boston Marathon has repeated the feat 50 years later. "The marathon was a man's race in those days; women were considered too fragile to run it", Switzer wrote in a New York Times published memoir .

Gatland sets curfew for Lions stars

April 23, 2017

Fellow Kiwi Vern Cotter also brought a much more competitive edge to Scotland. "The game will take its own shape, and they (All Blacks) certainly will have their purple patch within all their games". But there is no doubt the All Blacks home record is a huge factor in this three test series and Gatland does not have glowing credentials for being the man to break that drought.

Guardiola understands if City owners are not happy

April 23, 2017

Likewise with their rivals, Manchester City will feel disappointed with how their effort has panned out so far, and will also be directing all their focus on the semifinal on Sunday. Will Alexis Sanchez lead Arsenal to victory? Kevin de Bruyne and Sergio Aguero have had a muted season by their lofty standards but overall, the quality in their squad is enormous and they should outclass Arsenal in theory.

Hawks handle Wizards for first win in series

April 23, 2017

John Wall delivered a team-high 32 points as he and Beal tallied 20 of the Wizards' final 21 points in a penalty-filled contest. Get scoring updates and the live box score from Game 3 between the Wizards and Hawks above. Wall was essentially a one-man wrecking crew, posting 29 points on a hyper-efficient 10-12 from the field. The series turned physical in Game 1 and it was clear that the referees were not going to let anything get out of hand in the second game.

Sharks Come Alive To Even Up Playoff Series

April 23, 2017

The Sharks utterly outplayed Edmonton in Game 1 at Rogers Place, but a amusing thing happened between that dismal effort last Wednesday and Game 2 on Friday - the Oilers regrouped, like winning teams do. The momentum right off the bat was real important. Pittsburgh blocked 23 shots before they even got to Fleury. They'll rely on that. Maybe they would make the playoffs for the first time since 2006, maybe not.

FA Cup semi-finals: Chelsea, Tottenham, Arsenal and Manchester City combined XI

April 22, 2017

Ibrahimovic and Sanchez being overlooked is perhaps the biggest surprise, as they are both nominated for the Player of the Year award. If this Spurs team gets over the line sooner rather than later they will surge ahead because they are that good.

Pacers looking for hometown love, less of Cleveland's Love in Game 3

April 22, 2017

Miles into the starting rotation. Sometimes LeBron James just has "one of those games" and there's really nothing you can do about it. The energized Cavs had enough to finish the stunning turnaround. This was the first time that LeBron, Love and Kyrie all had at least 25 points in the same playoff game since joining forces in advance of the 2015 season.

Rickey Henderson released the Sharks before an National Hockey League playoff game

April 22, 2017

In losing two of the first three games, they had not led for any playing time. Sure, there is shock value in a 7-0 thrashing, and the Oilers played for quite awhile as if they were in shock. Couture increased the Sharks' lead to 2-0 with a man advantage at 11:02, whipping in a seam pass from Pavelski that was deflected in the slot by Ryan Nugent-Hopkins before Couture pulled it in.

Spurs boss anoints Chelsea favourite in juicy FA Cup semifinal

April 21, 2017

Conte says in every position he tries to have two options. While Saturday's game will have no material effect on which side lifts the Premier League trophy at the end of the season, it has been touted as a hugely significant one psychologically after the Blues' recent top-flight wobbles.

Aaron Judge unloads monster home run into Yankee Stadium bleachers

April 20, 2017

New York Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka throws during the second inning of the baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Yankee Stadium, Wednesday, April 19, 2017 , in New York . That was it for the 6-foot-6 Montgomery, who jogged off the field to cheers. "And he has four pitches that he can use at any time - and I mean any time", Romine said.

Marcus Smart fined $25K for making obscene gesture

April 20, 2017

But now, Brook finds himself out of the playoffs as the lone star on the worst team in the National Basketball Association, and Robin finally has the upper-hand. "Its self-explanatory. Down 0-2 going into their place we just have to take it one game at a time", Crowder said after his 16-point minus-12 effort Tuesday.

Madrid's Bale to miss visit to Sporting, doubtful for Bayern

April 15, 2017

When I started scoring in the Champions League I never thought I'd hit this number. Real pressed home the numerical advantage as Ronaldo tapped the ball between the legs of Bayern's goalkeeper Manuel Neuer for the victor on 77 minutes. " The results are going our way and I'm happy for that". Ronaldo's long-range screamer against Porto (2009) and the semi-final strike against Arsenal in the same year qualifies as memorable goals as well.

Jordan Spieth among favorites to win Masters

April 15, 2017

Then I played one back on the second nine. A seventh-place finisher at Augusta a year ago, Matsuyama finished in the top two in four of his first five tournaments this season but has disappointed in his last four outings, while Rahm has finished in the top 10 in six of his past eight appearances.

Tony Romo Suiting up for the Dallas Mavericks' Final Game

April 15, 2017

Dallas got to do something fun and special for Romo, and it went far beyond what most teams do for stars in other sports. The Mavericks even ran a play for him and he hit a jumper. Several of Romo's newest teammates noticed the larger-than-normal media gathering in the hallways leading to the court. "This week has been special in the sense that people have made me feel that they appreciated me and that they enjoyed me playing and being their quarterback and that it meant something to them ...

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