Sport / 744

LSU football officially blocks Willie Allen from transferring to TCU

June 17, 2017

An LSU appeals committee ruled on Thursday that Allen could not go to TCU or any school in the SEC, according to Lebreton. The Star-Telegram first reported Allen's blocked transfer request. "I don't like it, and don't think it's right", Allen's former position coach Jerry Godfrey said via The Advocate . "The whole reason for leaving LSU is his and our business.

Tyronn Lue on Cavaliers vs Warriors: "I don't see a big gap"

June 17, 2017

To be a great leader, there have to be some qualities in there. The Golden State Warriors made a strong case to be called one of the best teams in National Basketball Association history after a near-perfect run through the playoffs resulted in their second title in three years.

Altibiox Norway chess; Viswanathan Anand draws with Levon Aronian

June 17, 2017

The draw secured Aronian the sole leadership in the tournament ahead of the final round. Anish Giri of Holland too found Maxime Vachier-Lagrave of France on the wrong foot and scored a fine victory. The loss proved costly as Kramnik came tantalisingly close to Carlsen on the live rating list. The pairings for round nine on Friday are Karjakin-MVL, Caruana-Nakamura, So-Aronian, Kramnik-Giri, and Anand-Carlsen.

Tigers DH Victor Martinez placed on 10-day DL with irregular heartbeat

June 17, 2017

The Tigers expect further information on Saturday. Baseball is a secondary concern to his health, of course, but for posterity's sake: he entered Friday hitting .261/.337/.376 with five home runs. Martinez's potential absence will test Detroit's depth in a major way and perhaps force the likes of Mikie Mahtook and Andrew Romine into the lineup on a more consistent basis.

ICC Champions Trophy; India beat Bangladesh, set up title clash with Pakistan

June 17, 2017

That time we had been in the top. But maybe from the ball we have been six, seven runs short. However, the fall of three quick wickets stifled their progression. "He knows where the batsmen get into trouble, and if you can think like a batter when you're bowling, it's obviously a bit of an advantage to any bowler".

Harper hits hard home run to propel Nationals over Mets 8-3

June 17, 2017

More importantly, it was Harper's second home run in four games after he had gone 11 games since hitting his 15 of the season on May 26, and extended his hitting streak to eight games. In his last start, the right-hander threw 6 2/3 scoreless, making his fourth straight start with 3 runs or less. He hit safely in all 19 games vs. the Mets past year after they let him go the previous winter, and is now 41-104 (.394) with seven doubles, a triple, eight home runs and 28 RBIs in 26 career games ...

French Open results 2017: Men's quarterfinals postponed, Caroline Wozniacki upset

June 17, 2017

Eleventh seed Wozniacki's wait for a first grand slam continues on after she was dumped out six hours after the quarter-final started as poor weather led to one lengthy delay at the end of the second set and another soon after the players had resumed.

Powerful Crusaders to face Lions

June 16, 2017

Five Aviva Premiership Rugby stars made their British and Irish Lions debuts in Auckland , as Warren Gatland's side went down late on in a challenging encounter against the Blues. "Hugely disappointed, we came here to build on Saturday's performance, we got a good victory up in Whangarei, and we came here to get another win but unfortunately we've got a defeat", Lions captain Ken Owens said.

Murray regroups to beat Nishikori

June 17, 2017

Andy Murray rebounded strongly to beat Kei Nishikori 2-6, 6-1, 7-6, 6-1 in the quarter-finals of Roland Garros . Stan Wawrinka will be the oldest man to play in the French Open semi-finals since Jimmy Connors in 1985, but the 32-year-old Swiss insists he is in great shape as he prepares to face Andy Murray .

20 killed in Kabul funeral bombings

June 17, 2017

Kabul's Italian-run Emergency Hospital, which has handled a stream of trauma injuries over the past few days, said it had treated 20 wounded brought in to the hospital. Afghanistan's Tolo News television reported that as many as 18 had been killed. "In today's protest four people died and eight others were wounded", health ministry spokesman Waheed Majrooh told AFP .

Nishikori's erratic loss to Murray reflects his French Open

June 17, 2017

Murray dropped serve at the start of the fourth set but otherwise outplayed the eighth seed, reeling off six games in a row on route to victory. The world number one has worked himself into form in Paris this fortnight and will face Stan Wawrinka on Friday after a 2-6 6-1 7-6 (7/0) 6-1 victory over Kei Nishikori .

Dembele scores go-ahead goal, Kane nets two in France vs. England friendly

June 16, 2017

The reality is to find out exactly where we are against the very best. "Whichever system, we had problems with their pace and power". The 23-year-old was not the only Tottenham player to enjoy an worldwide window to remember even if England were held to a 2-2 draw in Glasgow before slumping to a 3-2 defeat against the 10 men of France .

'Hell, nah!': High profile National Basketball Association champions oppose visiting Trump in White House

June 16, 2017

From the Bay all the way to OKC. For James, second place is no consolation, not when success is measured by championship rings. The down-on-its-luck city that always seems to take a back seat to San Francisco gets to celebrate Thursday in a parade and rally for the beloved hometown team and its second National Basketball Association title in three years.

Curry, Durant look to build a Warriors dynasty

June 17, 2017

Warriors coach Steve Kerr expressed his disappointment with the election results last November saying after the election that President Donald Trump regularly used "racist, misogynist, insulting words" during his campaign. The news comes the day after Clemson visited the White House in honor of their National Championship win over Alabama in January. The Chicago Cubs went to White House just four days before former President Barack Obama left office following the team's World Series ...

Lonzo Ball makes fun of LaVar in new Foot Locker commercial

June 16, 2017

And some of the top prospects are taking a moment to thank Dad. "When your dad sits you down and tells you where you're going to college" ... So is the NBA Draft . Lonzo Ball , who played for UCLA, is expected to go high in the draft on June 22. Ball is featured in a "Born in Springfield, Raised in LA" shirt from new lifestyle brand RAISED, which will be available in select Foot Locker stores and on footlocker.com later this summer.

Lewis Hamilton: "We delivered a real blow to the Ferrari's"

June 16, 2017

After watching Ferrari sweep to a one-two finish two weeks ago in Monaco, Mercedes hit back with a dominating display as Hamilton cruised to his 56th career win, a leisurely 19.7 seconds in front of team mate Valtteri Bottas . "I had a little bit of a feel out of Turn Six and then the safety auto came", he said. "Sebastian was unfortunate", said the Austrian, "but Lewis dominated from the start and our auto was the best".

#WokeWarriors: Golden State Warriors Vote To Skip White House Visit

June 16, 2017

On Monday, the Trump hosted the 2016 NCAA football champion Clemson Tigers for a title celebration at the White House. If the Warriors turned down an invitation to the White House, it would not be surprising. In February, Shaun Livingston made it clear that if the Warriors were to win the championship, he would not go to Trump's White House. Durant: Well, he sent a text through somebody to get to me.

French Open 2017: Women's semifinal to take centrestage today

June 16, 2017

This match is followed by Simona Halep and Karolina Pliskova . Ostapenko had lost both career matches at Roland Garros before her scintillating run this year. If Halep defeats Ostapenko, she will claim the No. 1 overall ranking in the WTA from Angelique Kerber. "That helped me win today". It really is all to play for! Svitolina, 22, had looked well-set to become the first Ukrainian woman to make a Grand Slam semi-final.

Celtic could miss out on Joe Gomez; Liverpool want Premier League loan

June 16, 2017

Due to a series of injuries including a ruptured ACL suffered in 2015, Gomez has made just three first-team appearances for the Reds since Jurgen Klopp's appointment. Rodgers was the manager who brought Gomez to Liverpool , and he is known to be a big fan of the youngster. The Germany midfielder's current deal expires at the end of next season and there have been rumblings that he could be leaving Liverpool during the summer transfer window.

Cops: Suspect in 3 deaths may be involved in 2 more killings

June 16, 2017

Police say he is suspected in the deaths of the three women found dead Sunday night in a North Royalton home. Maier said Brinkman worked for 71-year-old Rogell Eugene John and 64-year-old Roberta Ray John , whose bodies were found in their home in North Canton on Monday after their son grew concerned he couldn't reach them upon their return from a vacation.

Hot-hitting Yankees look for another win against Orioles

June 16, 2017

The off season was a relatively quiet one as they planned to lower their payroll, wait for hefty contracts to expire, and allow the wave of young future stars to gain experience in the big leagues. Meyer departed after giving up two runs and five hits with five strikeouts and five walks in 4-2/3 innings. Kole Calhoun homered for the Angels. His first, in Saturday's 16-3 win, set a record for exit velocity in the Statcast era, according to MLB .com, coming off his bat at 121 miles per ...

Rickie Fowler off to fast start at Erin Hills

June 16, 2017

A statement from the United States Golf Association confirmed details of the crash and said the blimp was not affiliated with the tournament or the US Open broadcast. Rescue crews used utility vehicles to reach the crash site , about a half mile from the golf course . Another video, posted by Fox Sports, shows the blimp already on fire in the field when an explosion rips through it.

Sports Spanish Football Coach Sacked for Beating Opponent 25-0

June 16, 2017

However, the coach's lawyer said there was little his client could do about the rout. Instead he had just asked them to pressurize the opposition on their own half. "You have to respect a rival, not humiliate". "You can't tell players not to score". The 25-0 defeat was still significantly above that, but Perez added that lopsided scorelines are not uncommon at that level in Spain.

Warburton back to take on Highlanders

June 16, 2017

The Lions have only a short hop down to Dunedin from Christchurch for their match against the Highlanders . But after declaring himself fit to face the Highlanders tomorrow, Warburton said: "The machine's a £3,000 piece of kit so it's pretty good".

Lionel Messi to launch Experience Park in China

June 16, 2017

Lionel Messi has already endorsed the park as he was at the location where it is being built during his 4-day visit to China during his Asian tour. Launching the Project during a trip to China, Messi also said he trusts it would rouse another era of footballers in the nation and people can feel his presence while visiting the Park.

Valentino Rossi: MotoGP great still in 'severe pain' before Mugello

June 16, 2017

Rossi crashed while motocross training in Italy the Thursday following Le Mans MotoGP , where he crashed out on the final lap while battling for the lead with eventual victor and teammate Maverick Vinales. That meant a spell in hospital, and he had to prove his fitness to circuit medics before he spent 33 laps getting his bike and tyres used to the high temperatures.

Afghanistan win toss, opt to bat first against Windies

June 16, 2017

The match will take place at Daren Sammy Cricket Ground in St Lucia on 9, 11, and 14 June. Spearheaded by Marlon Samuels, Evin Lewis and Chadwick Walton, the Windies successfully chased down the 110-run target with 21 balls remaining in St Kitts on Friday.

BCCI CAC buys more time to decide on India coach

June 16, 2017

The CEO of the BCCI , Rahul Johri , sent out a detailed clarification on Sunday afternoon denying a certain news report that the three-member Cricket Advisory Committee ( CAC ) of the Board asking to be compensated for their meetings to select a head coach for the Indian cricket team.

Wide receiver Cameron Smith transfers to Notre Dame

June 16, 2017

Smith played in 30 games and started 18 in three seasons as a Sun Devil. After missing time with an injury as a junior in high school, he caught 59 passes for 1,071 yards and 15 touchdowns in his senior season. Smith is a speedy option who joins a Notre Dame passing attack in need of a boost. Smith's departure opens the door for a player to step up and the battle for the No.

More joy in Canada for Hamilton as Vettel's lead is halved

June 16, 2017

MONTREAL (AP) - Lewis Hamilton is still finding novel ways to win the Canadian Grand Prix. However, with Bottas also attacking Vettel on the inside on Turn 1, the Ferrari driver was in a fix and ended up damaging front wing against the Red Bull's rear wheel.

Sessions: Russia link claims a detestable lie

June 16, 2017

So Democrats sputtered on, some accusing Sessions of "obstruction" and "stonewalling", though many of them are lawyers. Just days after Comey's detailed testimony about his private exchanges with the president put the White House on the defensive, Sessions spoke at a hearing he abruptly requested over the weekend to help the administration regain its footing in an investigation of Russia's role in the 2016 election.

Hamilton cruises to Canadian GP win

June 16, 2017

Hamilton blew Vettel away in qualifying with the fastest lap ever seen in Montreal before leading from start to finish at the seventh round of this see-saw championship battle. "I was stuck. with Lewis in front, I couldn't really brake any deeper, otherwise I'd push him off, I had Valtteri on the left, and Max then suddenly appearing on the right".

Andy Murray defeats Kei Nishikori to book semi-final place

June 16, 2017

It's going to be tough but I can learn some things from past year. "I appreciate everyone still coming out to support the tennis". Going to be the fourth match against him in five or six weeks. Nadal is 3-0 against Carreno Busta. Jelena Ostapenko was serving for the second set in her match against Caroline Woznacki after the Dane clinched the opener 6-4.

Adoring Madrid fans demand Ballon d'Or for hero Ronaldo

June 16, 2017

Cristiano Ronaldo's fine finish in the 20th minute gave them an early lead. Madrid's third Champions League triumph in four years marked Bale's seventh trophy at the club but the 27-year-old remains hungry for more success. Marco Asensio felt his goal in the Champions League final vindicated his decision to stay at Real Madrid . Ronaldo had a golden opportunity in the 33rd minute to restore the Blancos' advantage, but his header was off-target and the sides went to the dressing rooms ...

Markelle Fultz works out for Lakers

June 16, 2017

Ball said that a significant portion of the workout involved shooting. With his mother, agent and personal trainer in attendance, Fultz went through numerous offensive drills while Magic Johnson and Luke Walton looked on. Ford said the Lakers were also intrigued by the possibility of swapping picks with the Sacramento Kings , who will select No. 5 and No. 10 next Thursday.

Twins take Lewis No. 1, Braves get Wright

June 16, 2017

The right-handed hitting Lewis was also named the Los Angeles Times High School Player of the Year as a junior in 2016, after hitting.429 with nine doubles and four home runs. Greene attended the draft - hosted in Secaucus, New Jersey, and broadcast on MLB Network - with his family. Major League Baseball teams were reportedly more interested in him as a pitcher, though, the position at which his fastball has been clocked as high as 102 miles per hour.

Simona Halep talks about her epic comeback against Elina Svitolina

June 16, 2017

Ostapenko lost her opening match on her Roland Garros main draw debut a year ago, but the world number 47 is hunting a victory that would see her become the lowest-ranked champion in tournament history. Pliskova who had never got past the second round at Roland Garros before, mastered windy conditions and benefited from 28th seed Garcia's numerous unforced errors .

Penguins head home upbeat despite 0-fer in Nashville

June 16, 2017

The Penguins scored twice more after that in the first frame - Evgeni Malkin notably breaking through after two point-less games - and then Crosby kept it going moments into the second with another crafty set-up. "On the other side of things, we've got to make sure that we limit their chances, don't give up breakaways or chances where they can make us pay the other way".

'Kiki' Mladenovic downs Muguruza as impressive run continues

June 16, 2017

I tried to just do what I had to do and keep that during the whole match. Mladenovic denied that Muguruza had been treated unfairly, saying "I don't think that they crossed the line". Rafael Nadal eased past 17th-seeded Roberto Bautista Agut 6-1, 6-2, 6-2 to reach the quarterfinals of the French Open . Wozniacki openly clashed with the chair umpire while trailing 3-2 in the second set and demanded the match be suspended due to darkness.

McIlroy hits it all over the place at US Open

June 16, 2017

Rickie Fowler says on Twitter on Sunday that he's going to the Olympics, and Patrick Reed said he would be joining him in Rio. It looked for much of the day as though nobody would get within two of Fowler but England's Paul Casey closed the gap to one with a birdie at the last.

Nadal defeated Wawrinka and become the 10-time champion of Roland Garros

June 16, 2017

He extended his record at Roland Garros to 79 wins and two losses since his first victory in 2005, the only defeats coming against Robin Soderling in 2009 and Novak Djokovic in 2015. "He won his 10th French Open today, so that's something huge". Kuerten was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2012. There was no man that was able to take a set off Nadal at his favorite tournament this year.

Ronaldo silences Madrid critics with 3rd CL title in 4 years

June 16, 2017

Cristiano Ronaldo's brace helped Real Madrid become the first club in the Champions League era to retain the title. His career goal tally in club and worldwide soccer now stands at 600. With hard work, you can achieve great things. "The only criticism I can make of my players is that after conceding the second goal we should have stayed in the game mentally to try to find solutions and equalise but we couldn't do that".

Detective: Penn State pledge looked 'like a corpse' after hazing

June 16, 2017

A judge will decide if there is enough evidence to go to trial and the surveillance video expected to be played in court on Monday is a key part of that evidence. "He looked dead, he looked like a corpse", State College Police Detective David Scicchitano said before the footage was shown. He says the family hasn't decided whether they'll be in the courtroom when the surveillance videos are played.

Everton spend almost £50m in a day on Pickford and Klaassen

June 16, 2017

The figures don't quite hit the €30m and €100k a week that De Telegraaf were originally hoping for on behalf of Ajax and Klaassen, but there's probably pleasant surprise Everton went so close. The Dutchman is at his home in Portugal, but spoke to Klaassen some time earlier to seal a deal. Everton finished seventh in the Premier League last term and qualified for the Europa League third qualifying round.

Will Warriors head to the White House?

June 16, 2017

Durant averaged 35.2 points, 8.4 rebounds, 5.4 assists and 1.6 blocks. Durant , who lost in his only previous Finals appearance in 2012, led the way for the Warriors with 39 points and was relieved after feeling pressure to deliver prior to the game.

Andy Murray into semi-finals after taming Kei Nishikori

June 16, 2017

Legendary tennis players John McEnroe and Goran Ivanisevic believe world number one Andy Murray has a great chance of making it to the finals of the ongoing French Open . 'I'm very confident and mentally very strong , ' he added. "Obviously [Wawrinka] has played fantastic in this tournament, I don't think he's dropped a set".

US OPEN: Rickie Fowler leads on day of highs and lows

June 16, 2017

CHASING: The red numbers flowed on Day 1 at the Open , as a almost wind-free Erin Hills was mostly helpless. You don't really have to do too much on the weekend at the U.S. Defending champion Dustin Johnson probably didn't feel so badly by the end of a most peculiar day. McIlroy shot 6-over-par 78, Day shot 79. "I have to be a little bit more aggressive and try shoot a low score ", Day said.

Aaron Judge hits the hardest home run of the Statcast Era

June 16, 2017

Second time in franchise history they hit at least three homers in four straight games. Hicks is batting.318 after Friday and is enjoying a significant turnaround from a disappointing first season. After a woeful 2016 cameo that saw him strike out 42 times in 84 at-bats, Judge now leads the Majors in home runs and WAR and ranks second behind only the injured (and utterly astonishing) Mike Trout in on-base percentage and slugging.

Kevin Duran't Doesn't Believe 'Superteam' Label Applies To Warriors

June 16, 2017

Money and egos aside, the Warriors blended beautifully from the day Durant first walked into team headquarters. Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder were eliminated in the 2016 Western Conference Finals by the Warriors and he chose to join the rival franchise the following season, per UPI.com.

Rickie Fowler leads US Open on day of highs and lows

June 16, 2017

Open. Rickie Fowler drives during his opening round 65. Day one of the 2017 U.S. Open is in the books. But Fowler paced the field by playing almost flawless golf by hiting 12 of 14 fairways. World number five Jordan Spieth , the 2015 US Open victor at then rookie host Chambers Bay, shot 73 while defending champion Dustin Johnson carded a 75.

Information