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Hall of Fame Upholds Pete Rose Ban

June 17, 2017

Pete Rose's Hall of Fame dreams have been shot down again. The Rose statue will be the eighth at Great American Ball Park all sculpted by local artist Tom Tsuchiya, joining statues of Joe Nuxhall, Frank Robinson , Ernie Lombardi, Ted Kluszewski, Bench, Morgan and Perez.

Rafael Nadal Makes History With 10th French Open Title

June 17, 2017

Rafael Nadal of Spain (R) and Stanislas Wawrinka of Switzerland posing with their trophies after their men's singles final match during the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, France, 11June 2017. Telling Words: "Rafael was very nervous in the locker room". A backhand which sailed long gave Nadal the first set. Nadal tied Borg for most French Open titles with six, collecting his 10th major trophy overall.

Taylor Swift's Music Is Returning To Streaming Services

June 17, 2017

This just in: Taylor Swift is making every one of her albums available on all music streaming services tonight at midnight. Swift's management said Thursday on social media that the singer would release her music to Spotify in celebration of the success of her last album, which was released previous year.

Nadal captures record 10th French Open

June 17, 2017

Rafael Nadal has completed the fairytale, winning his tenth French Open crown without dropping a set as he recorded a triumphant victory over Stan Wawrinka in the final. "He won his 10th French Open today, so that's something huge". 10 - Nadal's titles in Paris have come from 10 finals - he has never lost at Roland Garros once he has reached the semi-finals.

Stanley Cup champion Penguins greet raving fans

June 17, 2017

So at 6 a.m., he hopped into a auto bound for Pittsburgh to join the party Wednesday. "I wonder if we could repeat, or three-peat should I say", he said. The cheering crowd was 20 deep in some spots along the route. "It didn't matter if it was Sidney or an equipment manager", Kathy Heinze said. Other fans said they'd driven eight hours from NY to get seats, he said.

Arsene Wenger not ruthless enough with Arsenal players - Mikael Silvestre

June 17, 2017

Because Arsenal will compete in the Europa League next season, the club will play five out of six Premier League games away from home after European matches. Although they face plenty of competition for his signature, some Arsenal fans have dared to dream that Wenger might be able to prise the talented youngster from Monte Carlo.

Former UFC champ Matt Hughes involved in train crash, airlifted to hospital

June 17, 2017

It's not clear exactly what state he is in, but his family is headed to meet him, per White. As if this writing, there is no further information regarding where the accident occurred or how serious it is. Officers with the Illinois State Police Crash Reconstruction Unit are investigating the crash. Matt Hughes is a former UFC fighter and trained in Davenport for years.

Blair Spittal thankful to Queen's Park after securing Partick Thistle switch

June 17, 2017

The Partick Thistle defender is one of the most highly rated young talents in the Scottish Premiership , but has been frustrated at being overlooked for the Scottish national team by Gordon Strachan. Hopefully I can fit into that. "I'm really looking forward to it. I can't wait to get started". He said: "There's always pressure in football". He said: "Last season was hard for everyone - we were one game away from the Premiership, which would have been a brilliant thing for us, but it ...

Crosby scores, Malkin shoots yet Penguins lose 4-1 to Preds

June 17, 2017

While Fleury followed suit, saying "if they need me, I'll be there". Our guys have a tremendous amount of confidence in him. "I think that's how our team is certainly looking at it is that this is a great challenge and it's a great opportunity, and we're excited about it".

Don't think we need to make changes: Virat Kohli

June 17, 2017

If you do something correct, we will appreciate you. If you do the right thing, we will appreciate you. "I am close to my goal and will try to maintain my title of top wicket taker till the end of final", the young bowler told a reporter. "But (now) on the biggest stage it is India v Pakistan". He should not have said such things. What was interesting to notice was that sharing the screen space with Sohail was Pakistan great Javed Miandad , who did not counter the claims of his former ...

Joe Maddon ejected after Anthony Rizzo's leadoff home run overturned

June 17, 2017

Jason Heyward led off the inning with a double off of Juan Nicasio and Contreras followed with a double of his own to tie the game. It would have been Rizzo's third home run of the week, all in his first three career appearances at the top of a lineup.

Former Cowboy Rickie Fowler leads US Open

June 17, 2017

Over the past five years, nobody has been a stronger player in the U.S. Open. Also playing in the afternoon was Dustin Johnson , the defending champion and No. "Yeah, you're going to miss putts, you're not going to make everything so I'm definitely happy with the start". Undaunted, Fowler responded with a mammoth 51-foot putt for birdie on the eighth to reclaim a share of the lead.

Nadal marches on in pursuit of 10th French Open title

June 17, 2017

Nadal's victory was not quite as simple as Friday's incredible 6-0 6-1 6-0 defeat of Nikoloz Basilashvili but the fourth seed has not dropped a set yet. She has lost to an unseeded player in her last three outings here: Bojana Jovanovski in 2013, Yanina Wickmayer in 2014 and Julia Goerges in 2015 (the Dane missed last year's edition through injury).

Fowler assumes US Open lead with 7-under 65

June 17, 2017

Open as an amateur. Defending champion Dustin Johnson made only one birdie in his round of 75. Jason Day has given himself the green light to go on a birdie blitz on day two of the US Open after his second-worst score at the majors.

Paul Casey fights back after nightmare start to second round

June 17, 2017

He didn't hit a fairway after the 10th hole and shot a 78, his highest score in the U.S. Open . McIlroy, who has struggled through a nagging rib injury that has limited him to six tournaments this year, saw some positive signs in the second round after complaining about feeling rusty after his substandard opening 18 holes.

Wisconsin state workers to get 2 percent raise

June 17, 2017

Republican co-chairs of the Joint Finance Committee said Thursday the panel will reject Gov. Scott Walker's plan to move to self-insurance for state workers. Mary Felzkowski , R-Irma, toured the state promoting their plan, which would direct an additional $92 million in revenue limit authority for school districts that spend less than most others and an additional $30 million for the state's general schools funding mechanism than what the governor proposed in his own spending plan.

McIlroy trying to make up ground at US Open

June 17, 2017

The USGA statement says the pilot is being treated for unknown injuries and that no other people were involved. The thick, high grass has proven to be a headache for some of the world's best players, and Diamond Hawk has taken notice. Unfortunately, he struggled to make the cut for the second year in a row at the U.S. Open. "Really?" an incredulous McIlroy said. But he missed a pair of 10-foot birdie chances in that stretch, and one of the birdies he made was a two-putt from 20 feet on the ...

Halep, Ostapenko to battle it out for French Open title

June 17, 2017

Such is Ostapenko's all-or-nothing style that she is guaranteed to have afternoons when her game lets her down. The third seed clinched the win in two hours and six minutes after saving a match point late in the second set on Wednesday.

Rickie Fowler leads US Open on day of highs, lows

June 17, 2017

Fowler had led by one overnight courtesy of a stunning 65 and, although he was joined on seven under by Paul Casey before beginning his second round, the world number nine improved his position with a birdie at the second. ERIN, Wis. (AP ) - The biggest surprise at this U.S. Open was not who was leading, but who was leaving. Johnson could only manage a three-over 75, Spieth finished with a 73, while McIlroy and Day had terrible outings with rounds of 78 and 79 respectively.

US Open Day One

June 17, 2017

Open-like", Marc Leishman said. For the first time since the Official World Golf Ranking began in 1986, Nos. Three more birdies on the his inward nine took him to seven under. But then he three-putted from long range on the 13th and the 14th, and lost all hope when he missed the green on the 17th while going after the flag.

Facts About NBA Finals MVP Kevin Durant

June 17, 2017

Wojnarowski also said a reunion with Dwyane Wade in Miami , depending on the shape of the team, could be in play. That's likely because Durant has had to become incredibly defensive about his decision to go to the Warriors for a full year now, and he can't help but take offense at any perceived slight brought his way.

Fowler sets pace with brilliant 65 at US Open

June 17, 2017

He's back at 1 under as he finishes his round on the front nine. The performance of the 23-year-old from San Diego has been no less remarkable. Schauffele went 26 consecutive holes without a bogey until he rammed his long birdie putt on No.

Man City will be 'extremely strong' when Guardiola completes signings, says Laporta

June 17, 2017

Laporta pointed to Guardiola adapting to life at Bayern Munich and achieving success to back up his conviction over City's future prospects. Everywhere has its idiosyncrasies. One Manchester City striker has expressed his desire to leave the club, as he claims manager Pep Guardiola has no faith in him. "He will make his mark".

Rickie Fowler equals US Open history with 'stress-free' 65

June 17, 2017

Open for Wisconsin. On a wild day of highs and lows - and even a commercial blimp that crashed and caught fire outside the golf course during the round - Fowler emerged with a one-shot lead over Paul Casey and U.S. Open champ said before play got under way. Scrapping along at two over, Hadwin was in danger of falling further off the pace when he found himself in the knee-high fescue on the 15th.

Stream Young Thug's 'Beautiful Thugger Girls' Feat. Future, Snoop Dogg & Lil Durk

June 17, 2017

He even stated that Drake would executive produce the album . Beautiful Thugger Girls features guest appearances from Future , Snoop Dogg , Lil Durk and Jacquees, as well as production from Young Chop. As it turns out, people are really digging the Atlanta rapper's country crooning and have flooded social media with elegies to the down-home vibes found on Beautiful Thugger Girls .

The mighty Casey strikes out on 14th

June 17, 2017

The U.S. Golf Association says an advertising blimp that crashed at the U.S. Open went down in an open field about half a mile from the Erin Hills golf course. I got out of position, but it's the attitude, it's the grit that matters at the end of the week. But then he three-putted from long range on the 13th and the 14th, and lost all hope when he missed the green on the 17th while going after the flag.

Lewis Hamilton eclipses Canadian Grand Prix for 6th time

June 17, 2017

Vettel , starting alongside, got caught in a sandwich as Bottas shot past him on one side and Verstappen on the other, clipping the German's front wing. I am older, the crowd was actually with me as opposed to my first year when no-one knew me". And Esteban had a bit of a wobble and I reacted to that and it was really slippery on the inside, so it was quite tricky.

5 things to know about Portugal at the Confederations Cup

June 17, 2017

The eight-strong tournament consists of the following year's World Cup hosts, the current World Cup holders, and the winners of the various confederation tournaments from UEFA to CONCACAF. "We've worked hard and I believe now we're well-prepared for the opening game", Zenit midfielder Igor Smolnikov told Russian TV. "We are the only team at the Confed Cup that has not won any other tournament to qualify, but we will do our best".

Fowler goes low, leads US Open

June 17, 2017

World number one Dustin Johnson was facing a battle of his own to make the cut. Casey , who had shot a six-under-par 66 on Thursday, came unstuck with a disastrous triple bogey eight on the 14th after teeing off on the 10th hole. Behind Fowler were fellow Americans Brooks Koepka , Patrick Reed and J.B. Holmes, who shot -5 (67), -4 (68) and -3 (69) respectively. Yet McIlroy was over par.

US Open 2017: Rickie Fowler ties record to lead after first round

June 17, 2017

Open began Thursday under sunshine with little threat of bad weather all day. They were three shots clear of anyone else. Fowler returned a seven-under 65 for a one-shot lead over compatriot Xander Schauffele and Englishman Paul Casey. Rescue crews used utility vehicles to reach the crash site, about a half mile from the golf course. "I was teeing off and I looked up and saw it on fire, and I felt sick to my stomach", American Jamie Lovemark said.

Inspired by Fowler, Casey revels in fun round at Erin Hills

June 17, 2017

Golf Association says it was notified by the local public health department that E. coli was detected in a water sample at Erin Hills golf course. Behind Fowler were fellow Americans Brooks Koepka, Patrick Reed and J.B. When it was clear he had nothing going in the second round, he was simply trying to stay out of the way. However, after dropping another shot on the 15th, Casey regained his composure superbly to birdie the 17th and 18th, the latter playing the second longest hole in major ...

Sweden beat New Zealand to level America's Cup duel

June 17, 2017

He was recovered by their chase boat, but as his crew adjusted, they fell way behind the Kiwis. Outteridge was left stranded in the water, from where he was later picked up by a support boat. But in race two Outteridge was able to convert his superior starting into a win with flawless boat-handling and sharp tactics which forced the Kiwis into having to make an extra tack and gybe whilst also sailing 400 metres more than the Swedes.

McIlroy, Day try to make up ground at US Open

June 17, 2017

Adam Hadwin didn't know that he had tied the U.S. Open record for consecutive birdies until he was told after the round. The second round of the 2017 U.S. England's Paul Casey set the early pace, posting a one-under par 71 to move to seven under before most of the other contenders had even teed off on their second round at the Wisconsin track.

US Open at a glance

June 17, 2017

That left only four of the top 12 in the world to play the weekend at Erin Hills . "I just didn t putt very well", Johnson said. I missed one fairway today, which is the best driving round that I've had maybe in my life. Meanwhile, Graeme McDowell is also in the midst of his second round and is now one shot clear of Dunne on 3-over but also sitting outside the cut mark.

Spanish striker Costa awaits Chelsea final call

June 17, 2017

The win means Spain remain top of Group G on goal difference ahead of Italy , who comfortably beat Liechtenstein 5-0 in Udine. " I don't know ", Costa said when asked about his future by TVE . I'll stay with the good of everything. So this six-month loan option seems to be the best way forward - here's a corroborating report from the Telegraph's Jason Burt - though at this point is not at all clear what team might be willing patsies in this arrangement, nor is it clear whether ...

Cristiano Ronaldo and Zinedine Zidane hails Real Madrid's incredible success

June 17, 2017

Real Madrid won 4-1. "We are the first team to win it two years in a row and I scored two goals". "There's no doubt whatsoever, today is a truly historic day for Madrid's fans, myself and our big family", said coach Zinedine Zidane , who has now won four Champions Leagues as a player and coach.

Rickie relaxed over blistering Open start

June 17, 2017

Open . He was, at that point, four shots from Rickie Fowler who had by then already finished his round but a superb approach to 7 feet at the 10th led to another birdie and he was just three from the lead. Defending champion Dustin Johnson made only one birdie in his round of 75. However, the 39-year-old world number 14 unfurled a sequence of five straight birdies to haul himself back up the leaderboard, carding a one-under-par 71 to finish the day at seven under.

Atletico Madrid's transfer ban upheld

June 17, 2017

The French global striker shared a photo of him in the club's famous red and white stripes, with the words "and now more than ever" captioned alongside. The France global said he had chose to stay at the Spanish side after discussing with his sporting advisor Eric Olhats . There is still a attractive season to be done and we hope to get some new signings in January.

The Pittsburgh Penguins close out another Cup title

June 17, 2017

Pittsburgh Penguins' Patric Hornqvist (72), of Sweden, celebrates as he leaves the ice after defeating the Nashville Predators 2-0 in Game 6 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final , Monday, June 12, 2017 , in Nashville , Tenn. Usually this amounts to shot-gunning one more beer than you should and chanting loudly in the streets, and I'm sure this was the case for many sports fans in Pittsburgh on Sunday night.

Venus Williams opens play at French Open on Day 4

June 17, 2017

Johnson overcame a point penalty for ball abuse - the decision seemed harsh - and edged past Croatia's Borna Coric 6-2 7-6 (10-8) 3-6 7-6 (8-6). Just the pain and you, you know, just trying to get through it. "I know he is from upstairs". But the Croat came back, led with a break in the fourth before Johnson took it in a tiebreaker to win. I was able to just get it back to the tennis.

Rafael Nadal wins his 10th French Open title after straight sets victory

June 17, 2017

I'm very emotional - and in this moment it's even worse. The nerves, the adrenaline I feel when I play on this court, it is impossible to compare. He remained at his side throughout his career, but this year, Toni announced he will be stopping travelling with his nephew and will be replaced by Carlos Moya, one of tennis' former superstars, as one of Nadal's coaches.

Stephen Curry to pass on White House celebration visit

June 17, 2017

Everybody for the last 10 years knew how good he was, but until you break through and win that first championship, there's always still something there. What I can say is that that Durant did not ride anyone's coattails to a ring. "I'm going skill for skill". Wojnarowski added that the Miami Heat, with whom James won his first two NBA Championships, could also be a possibility.

Jozo Simunovic has no desire to leave Celtic

June 17, 2017

Simunovic has represented Croatia at every level from the Under-14s, but he is yet to make his senior debut. "We have clubs calling showing an interest all the time but as far as I'm aware no offers have been made", he said. The Daily Mail claim that Premier League trio Newcastle, Huddersfield and Burnley are all interested in the 22-year-old, while Russian champions Spartak Moscow have also been monitoring his progress in recent months.

Best player in the National Basketball Association draft? De'Aaron Fox knows

June 17, 2017

De'Aaron Fox, the likely National Basketball Association lottery pick from Kentucky, figures he should have been well-versed in LaVar Ball's act long before the rest of the nation's sports-minded public. In the time leading up to the 22nd of this month, reports will surface about how the Lakers have flip-flopped between [prospect A] and [prospect B] for [undisclosed amount of time], but we'll know for certain who will end up a Laker by next week.

Koepka and Fowler pull clear at Erin Hills

June 17, 2017

They were three shots clear of anyone else. Fowler had led by one overnight courtesy of a stunning 65 and, although he was joined on seven under by Paul Casey before beginning his second round, the world number nine improved his position with a birdie at the second.

Warriors 2017 National Basketball Association championship parade

June 17, 2017

LeBron James, whose Cavaliers won the title previous year and fell to the Warriors on Monday, said during a visit to Obama's White House in November that his team would "have to cross that road" if it triumphed again under Trump. The Warriors went 15-1 in this year's postseason, with sweeps in the first three rounds before beating LeBron James and the Cavaliers in five games.

Casey rides rollercoaster up US Open leaderboard

June 17, 2017

Holmes, and Brandt Snedeker are all within striking distance. Meanwhile, the wind has died so much that while the course is getting firm and the greens a little crusty, it hasn't affected the scoring. I feel like that's going to help me to get back into contention and hopefully try to win some of these things. McIlroy , who is returning from a niggling rib and back injury, insisted that his fitness was not the issue.

US to issue rules to tighten individual travel restrictions to Cuba

June 17, 2017

The directive said diplomatic relations re-established by former President Barack Obama , including reopened embassies in Washington and Havana , will remain. "Longterm, that's good for every Cuban family that's come here". To see more, visit WLRN 91.3FM . Advocates for the Obama policies could not dissuade the president, and some criticized Rubio and Diaz-Balart for horse-trading using unrelated issues of importance to the president, such as the House-passed health care bill and ...

Salah agent flies in for Liverpool?

June 17, 2017

Mohamed Salah's latest post on social media has evoked a huge reaction from Liverpool supporters on social media . As we reported before, Salah and Roma were waiting for Liverpool to raise their offer from the rejected €32m to a minimum of €40m (£35.1m).

E. coli bacteria found in drinking water at US Open

June 17, 2017

Australian world No.3 Day carded a disastrous seven-over-par 79 during Thursday's first round at debut US Open host Erin Hills in Wisconsin . Jack Nicklaus and Tom Weiskopf each shot 7-under 63s at Baltusrol in 1980. Many golfers were stunned to see a small blimp crash near the tournament. Masters champion Sergio Garcia (No. 7) shot a 70. He kept it in the short grass, the secret to Erin Hills that wouldn't appear to be that hard with some of the widest fairways for this major.

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