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Winds of change as Koepka wins US Open

June 20, 2017

Not since Martin Kaymer underlined his major-winning potential in 2006 with a brace of victories in 2006 had a player announced his arrival on the Challenge Tour in the way Koepka had. "Third round I was just a little frustrated, especially after I started". "I felt that I had a good game plan". I played two good rounds. Throughout the weekend's playing, the leaderboard was cluttered and no real victor was in sight.

New Zealand name 33-man squad for Lions series

June 20, 2017

I'd have loved to be out there this Saturday, but I'll bide my time". And the All Blacks "have also made the Lions' job notably harder by releasing some key players for the Highlanders and the Maori All Blacks , whom the Lions play next week".

Gronk runs up $102000 bar tab at Connecticut nightclub

June 20, 2017

Gronkowski is reportedly a friend of Flo Rida, who was performing at the club. The total may be more than the annual salary of most workers, but it's just a sliver of what Gronk is set to make this year. When asked how he was feeling at the beginning of Patriots minicamp earlier this month, Gronkowski added, " Hundred percent, good to go ". This past weekend at Shrine at the Foxwoods Resort Casino was no different.

Kentucky self-reports violation involving 'Last Chance U' star

June 20, 2017

Wagner no longer works at East Mississippi. The violation was first reported in the Courier-Journal on Monday afternoon. Thomas said he was unaware of who Wagner was, because the request came from an unnamed SEC Network color commentator.

Vegas Golden Knights hold cards as NHL expansion draft nears

June 20, 2017

The Las Vegas Golden Knights will announce their selections during the NHL Awards ceremony, which is 8 p.m. Wednesday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas . Even when you put previous expansion fees into today's dollars, those other teams paid a pittance to join the Board of Governors' annual croquet match.

8 players the Devils could lose to Las Vegas in Expansion Draft

June 20, 2017

Shortly after protected lists were released Sunday morning, GMs began calling McPhee to try to poach available players from other teams. "Then we're going to go to that club and say: 'We have interest in this player, there's another club that has interest in this player".

Cavaliers Working On Multi-Team Trade For Jimmy Butler

June 20, 2017

Jimmy Butler to the Phoenix Suns? What if the Celtics trade the No. 3 pick, Tyler Zeller and Jae Crowder to the Bulls for Jimmy Butler? When you have an All-NBA player who wants to stay with your franchise, the way Butler ostensibly does with Chicago , you better hang onto him - unless you're swapping him for same.

Upside Dictates the 2017 MLB Draft

June 20, 2017

But as the Major League Baseball draft approached, Greene was shut down as a pitcher and continued to play shortstop for his school - Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks, Calif. Following a monster spring at the plate, Rooker was once again selected by the Twins but this time it came as the 35th overall pick. "I don't even know yet", he said, wearing a Cincinnati cap and jersey.

ICC Champions Trophy: Rashid Latif's Message For Virender Sehwag After Pakistan Won

June 20, 2017

Zaman was batting on four when he edged one to MS Dhoni before the umpires checked that bowler Jasprit Bumhrah had overstepped. Junaid was the consistent wicket-taker who helped Pakistan find their feet mid-tournament. However, at the Oval, the situation was ideal for the 189-match veteran to come into his element with the Pakistani batsmen on top. The top 3 of Indian batting line up was finished by the fiery Mohammed Aamir.

Madrid fans demand Ballon d'Or for hero Ronaldo

June 20, 2017

Goals scored by Ronaldo for Sporting, Manchester United , Madrid and Portugal. Victory crowned a glorious season for Madrid, who has pulled off a La Liga and European Cup double for the first time since 1958, having also won the Club World Cup and European Super Cup.

MLB Draft: Day One Thoughts

June 20, 2017

Lewis, a right-handed batter who also hit a long home run out of Wrigley Field in a national all-star game last summer, is eager to show he can hit professional pitching. The Twins, however, passed on Greene, allowing the Reds to strike. "I worked really hard a year ago after the season ended and throughout the course of the offseason and season to put myself in the best position possible to begin my professional career", Rooker said.

Cyborg vs. Anderson for UFC Featherweight Title After Champion Stripped

June 20, 2017

Fan support has grown for a showdown between Justino and Invicta FC featherweight champion Megan Anderson at UFC 214 , leading to the booking. In 2016, she made her highly anticipated UFC debut, and she didn't disappoint in stopping Leslie Smith in just 81 seconds.

Teenager rallies to knock out Wozniacki

June 20, 2017

Ostapenko has exceeded expectations at Roland Garros, marching into the last four of a major for the first time by beating Caroline Wozniacki in a match which eventually finished after 8pm local time following two breaks due to the weather.

Scottish independence dealt a blow

June 20, 2017

Also helping Davidson has been the Labour Party's continued flip-flops on the union question. Labour's road back in Scotland is not going to be solved in this election . Together, we've gone far. Voters go to the polls today in a General Election that could see numerous seats change hands north of the border. The Scottish people have rejected that proposal.

Florida State stays alive by beating Cal State Fullerton

June 20, 2017

It is the fourth straight visit to the College World Series in which the Titans dropped their first two games to be eliminated. "We've obviously not been in this situation in regards to being in Omaha , but we've been in this situation with our backs against the wall", said FSU first baseman Quincy Nieporte, per Wayne E.

Mayweather vs McGregor happening on August 26

June 20, 2017

Earlier Wednesday, the Nevada State Athletic Commission approved a request by Mayweather Promotions to hold a boxing event in Las Vegas on August 26 . FOX Sports UFC analyst Rashad Evans: "I think this fight is wonderful". "I'm starting to work on the Mayweather side now". "I was actually a guy who got tickets and I couldn't get the tickets the week of the fight ".

Sebastian Vettel 'a bit unfortunate' with opening lap contact

June 20, 2017

There were some manoeuvres where I almost wanted to close my eyes - but ultimately I think the team and the vehicle deserved more. "Nevertheless I feel the vehicle is very good, I was really happy this morning, I was happy this afternoon and it should be very good in the race so I'm looking forward to tomorrow".

Rea extends World Superbike Championship lead with second-place finish in Italy

June 20, 2017

Jonathan Rea celebrates his runner-up finish at Misano. . Sykes sits 61 points ahead of Welshman Chaz Davies in the overall standings after Davies had to withdraw with a fractured vertebra suffered in the first race on Saturday. Jordi Torres and Xavi Fores of Spain completed the top five. "I was having a lot of rear vibration and chatter". I focused on trying to pass Tom for many laps and when I went through I tried to hunt down Torres in second place but, unfortunately for him, he had a ...

Vegas holds all the cards with NHL expansion draft list out

June 20, 2017

Maniago, meanwhile, had the dubious distinction of allowing Bobby Hull's record-breaking 51st goal of the 1965-66 season when Belleville's own Golden Jet became the first player in history to pot more than 50 in a single National Hockey League campaign.

Pakistan Wins Its Maiden ICC Champions Trophy Title

June 20, 2017

Hasan Ali drew inspiration from his fellow fast bowler to take three wickets and, supported by tigerish fielding which has not always been a feature of Pakistan cricket teams , they bowled out India for 158 to win the trophy for the first time.

Pakistan progress to sixth position in ICC Rankings after Champions Trophy success

June 20, 2017

He didn't start the tournament on the best note as he conceded 70 runs and took just one wicket against India in Pakistan's first group stage match. Sarfraz paid tribute to the influence of a coaching staff led by Mickey Arthur, who took charge shortly before Pakistan's tour of England past year, where a Test series was shared but the ODI campaign lost 4-1.

Ostapenko's Historic French Open Win

June 20, 2017

No.3 seed Halep had the opportunity to claim her maiden grand slam title and the world No.1 ranking on Sunday (AEST), but was sensationally beaten in three sets by world No.47 Ostapenko, who arrived at Roland Garros having never won a WTA Tour title.

Sarfraz Ahmed named captain of ICC Team of Champions Trophy

June 20, 2017

The victory ends India's hopes of becoming the first team to capture the title three times. "Victory in the final has its own significance, it has added to the confidence of the little-known players who performed superbly and has given a new identity to the team after losing to India", they said.

Cristiano Ronaldo lets out his famous scream when offered a chocolate medal

June 20, 2017

Signing him would be a real coup for Manchester United , who appear to be looking for another marquee signing following on from last summer's moves for Paul Pogba and Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Madrid is the only team to have double-figure Champions League wins - a dozen. They put more goals past Juventus in 90 minutes than the Italian champions had conceded in their previous 12 Champions League games.

Agent admits Man Utd target Morata casts doubt on Real Madrid stay

June 20, 2017

He has struggled to dislodge Karim Benzema from the starting lineup, and is keen to leave the club he only re-joined last summer. Morata scored 20 goals in all competitions for Real last season, after returning from a spell at Juventus via Real's buy-back option in the original 2014 deal.

Diana Taurasi Breaks WNBA All-Time Scoring Record

June 20, 2017

Taurasi owns the third-highest career scoring average in league history, and now ranks seventh in the league in scoring at 18.6 points in 2017, her highest scoring average since 2013 (20.3). Basketball player Diana Taurasi made WNBA history on Sunday at the Staples Center when she broke the league's career scoring record. "I am really excited for Diana and I think she is going to blow that record out of the water".

Gatland praises defence as Lions down Crusaders

June 20, 2017

Gatland has repeatedly emphasised the "all for one" motto as Lions coach and Henry said his fellow Kiwi is getting the squad united as one - something he "failed to do correctly". "Defence shows the character of a team, how they are connecting, how they are respecting each other and that was what we saw from the Lions in Christchurch".

Vegas to receive picks to not draft players in expansion draft

June 20, 2017

That would mean Stempniak and forward Joakim Nordstrom would be available to the Golden Knights, and Stempniak could be the choice. Hextall knows Vegas GM George McPhee quite well, but trying to predict what the Knights will do with the Flyers is like forecasting the weather a month from now.

No World T20 in 2018 as ICC sticks to its calendar

June 20, 2017

For the next two years, numerous world's best cricket nations will be busy in the bilateral series. The future of the tournament is at risk as the ICC prepares to hold its annual conference in London on the back of a successful eighth edition, won by Pakistan after a final against India with an estimated viewing audience in the hundreds of millions.

Pakistan 'pressure' got to India, says Kohli

June 20, 2017

Fakhar, the man-of-the-match, shared an opening stand of 128 with Azhar Ali (59) and then put on 72 with Babar Azam (46) for the second wicket. "This is the first ICC event for many of these players". Hardik Pandya gave the stunned India fans in a capacity crowd something to cheer as he hit three sixes off succesive balls to bring up a dashing fifty.

Williamson 12th man in Trophy team

June 20, 2017

Pakistan's thrilling victory over their biggest rivals was set up by Fakhar Zaman's century and a three-wicket burst from opening bowler Mohammad Amir . Pakistan pacer Hassan Ali, who was named Player of the Tournament after finishing with 13 wickets including hauls of 3/19 in the final and 3/35 against England , has gained 12 positions to reach the No.7 position.

ICC Champions Trophy 2017: Sarfraz Ahmed's uncle says India will bounce back

June 20, 2017

The Indian bowlers struggled before the high profile batting crumbled under pressure while chasing 338 for four. Batting sensation Fakhar Zaman , who thrashed Indian bowling with his quickfire hundred in the finale, has broken into the Top 100 batsmen for the first time after just four ODIs to his name.

Bopanna-Dabrowski duo in semis

June 20, 2017

They had also reached the quarterfinals at the Australian Open earlier this year, where they lost 4-6, 6-3, (10-12) to Mirza and Dodig after squandering four match points. Dodig was broken in the very first game and Bopanna/Dabrowski made the most of that advantage to race off and win the opening set. Bopanna has previously been successful on both grass and hard courts, with his clay court strength returning for the 2017 season.

Abysmal India come crashing down against Pakistan in ICC Champions Trophy final

June 20, 2017

The win also gives Pakistan their first 50 over trophy since the World Cup back in 1992, and will certainly go some way to moving them out of their current 8th spot in the world ODI rankings. "All credit goes to my bowlers, Mohammad Amir , Hasan Ali, Shadab, Junaid Khan, Mohammad Hafeez, they bowled really well". The left-handed batsman was out caught behind but survived as Jasprit Bumrah had over-stepped.

Former Newcastle United midfielder dies after collapsing in training

June 20, 2017

The world of football was stunned and saddened this evening, after it was announced that former Newcastle United midfielder Cheick Tiote has died at the age of 30. He was also a senior global with the Ivory Coast, earning 52 caps and helping his country win the Africa Cup of Nations in 2015. He has the quality, and of course you'll never underestimate the fact that he wants to win.

Scotland boss proud of players after draw with England

June 20, 2017

As the game neared to an end Leigh Griffiths scored his first goal for Scotland with an incredible free-kick from outside the box which rocketed into the corner of the net. "[It was] a game we should win, a game we were in total control of", said Southgate. "I'm really pleased with the level of training and we'll have to transfer that into the game", said Southgate, as per the BBC.

Sarfraz hopes Champions Trophy win will bring global cricket to Pak

June 20, 2017

The ICC Champions Trophy 2017 tournament is finally over and Pakistan team has emerged the winners - they beat India by 180 runs in the final to clinch their maiden Champions Trophy crown. India captain Virat Kohli could do little more than praise an opponent who did everything right on the day, reported the ICC . "Today we are struggling in both sports", he said.

Liverpool apologise for Virgil van Djik approach, end interest

June 20, 2017

Nonetheless Southampton are under the impression that Liverpool are making a deliberate attempt to unsettle van Dijk, with reports last month suggesting that the Dutch global would be interested in moving to Merseyside if they reached the Champions League.

Arthur hopeful of World XI visit to Pakistan after Champions Trophy triumph

June 20, 2017

Fakhar Zaman, the little-known left-hander who made his debut in their second game, lit up a showpiece match with 114 from 106 balls. Indian cricket team faced humiliating defeat at the hands of Pakistan in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 cricket tournament.

Perez to remain Madrid president until 2021

June 20, 2017

Bayern Munich have emphatically denied they will attempt to sign Cristiano Ronaldo this summer, describing reports that they are in talks with Real Madrid as "a dead duck". Still though, people were right to be wary about Ronaldo's departure because despite Phil Neville's best efforts to convince the Ballon d'Or victor to return to Old Trafford, we would be amazed to see him leave.

National Basketball Association draft pick rumor: Philadelphia 76ers might acquire Markelle Fultz

June 20, 2017

The Philadelphia 76ers and the Boston Celtics agreed to a trade that sends the No. 1 overall pick to Philly with the intention of selecting Washington guard Markelle Fultz . There's a lot of uncertainty at this juncture. "Pritchard has yet to show an inclination to engage the Lakers, but has discussed deals with several teams-including Cleveland-in which the expectation of teams would be that George is a 'one-year rental.' The Cavaliers are devoid of the kind of young players and future ...

Boston Celtics trade number one pick to Philadephia 76ers

June 20, 2017

And through all the trials and tribulations, it seems that the Sixers will finally get their man, and their second-straight number one overall pick. 3 is quite appealing for the Celtics who need help at the wing position more than they do in the backcourt. And that means the Celtics could be gearing up for more moves soon.

Pakistan crush India to win the ICC Champions Trophy

June 20, 2017

This is the fifth-highest margin in any final ; the largest is 245, and India were at the receiving end there too, against Sri Lanka in the Coca Cola Champions Trophy in 2000. "When players like that get going on their day, it becomes real hard to stop them because I think 80 per cent of his shots were high-risk and they were all coming off", said Kohli.

Flames acquire Smith from Coyotes

June 20, 2017

The rumor is that Johnson, who is an unrestricted free agent on July 1, will probably re-sign with Calgary and be Mike Smith's backup. While Smith and Elliott will not be mistaken for Braden Holtby or Carey Price , they provide the Flames with a deep platoon rotation in which either can dominate a game when given the chance.

MLB Draft 2017: Royce Lewis goes No. 1 overall to Twins

June 20, 2017

The 6-foot-4, 220- pound first baseman leads the conference in batting average (.387), slugging (.810), on-base percentage (.495), hits (96), RBIs (82), doubles (30), home runs (23) and total bases (201). A graduate of Serra High in San Diego, Abbott was LMU's male athlete of the year for 2017, and is the highest draft selection from LMU since Billy Traber (first round) in 2000.

Samba enthusiast Ostapenko finds feet at French Open

June 20, 2017

Neither Young nor Gonzalez have ever been in the final of a Grand Slam tournament. The opponent she faces in the semi-final, on the other hand, ousted local favourite Kristina Mladenovic . Always rigidly upright, with a clenched right fist to celebrate a point won, and a long, blonde, plaited ponytail swinging down her back, there are many similarities between Mladenovic and Pierce, the last homegrown champion.

British hope Konta will try to stay in 'bubble' for Wimbledon

June 20, 2017

Yet with her 21st birthday coming later this month, Sunday's victory over Konta felt like the tennis coming-of-age for a player who had finished outside the top 100 in the last two seasons but who now reckons she has become older and wiser.

Virat Kohli shows his class despite defeat against Pakistan

June 20, 2017

He ran out his fellow opener Azhar Ali while he was ball-watching after they'd made a record 128 but he shrugged that off too to earn his maiden century for Pakistan , in only his fourth one-day worldwide, 11 days after his debut. "We need to move on and learn from our mistakes", Kohli said . "The way they turned things around speaks volumes about the talent they have", Kohli added.

Top Yankees prospect Torres needs Tommy John surgery

June 20, 2017

After a slide into home plate, Mr. Torres was placed on minor league disabled list with a hyperextended left elbow. Initial x-rays came back negative, but additional tests Monday showed the ligament tear. In 158 plate appearances since the beginning of May, Headley has an on-base percentage of just.285 with one home run. He hit.301 with three homers in April.

Ostapenko wins first major title at Roland Garros

June 20, 2017

The 20-year-old came from a set down to beat Halep at Roland Garros in Paris and become Latvia's first Grand Slam champion. An ultra-aggressive style again reaped rewards for the 20-year-old Latvian, whose respective victor and unforced error tallies (54 and 54) dwarfed the respective numbers of her opponent (eight and 10).

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