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Tiger Woods' DUI arrest

June 14, 2017

Tiger failed the field sobriety test , including the one-leg stand and nose touch. Police also released photos of his auto that showed both tires flat and minor damage around the bumpers. "Recite the entire English alphabet in a slow non-rhythmic manner, meaning you're not going to sing it", one of the officers is heard telling Woods in the video.

Departing champion Muguruza breaks down in tears

June 14, 2017

The 24-year-old tweaked her back on the eve of the tournament and has struggled on serve ever since. After collapsing to defeat in the first set, Muguruza battled back to level in the second and looked determined - at times desperate - not to let go of her title without a fight.

Butler has ongoing dialogue with LaVall Jordan but no official offer made

June 14, 2017

Lavall Jordan , who played at Butler from 1997-2001, has been coaching since 2004. Was trending that way since last night, but can confirm: LaVall Jordan will indeed be #Butler 's new head basketball coach. Collier added "he has played a major role in successful programs that have competed at the highest levels". He is married to Destinee, and the couple has three daughters.

Unwanted by Chelsea, Diego Costa shines with Spain

June 14, 2017

Costa has not hidden his intention to return to Athletico Madrid but revealed that the transfer ban now imposed on the club might be a stumbling block to any potential move. "It's a World Cup year and I need to play ". David Silva opened the scoring for Spain for the fourth straight match before Diego Costa hit what proved to be the victor before the half-hour mark.

Murray Downs Nishikori to set up Wawrinka Showdown

June 14, 2017

Tonight's clash will be a repeat of last year's semi-final which the Briton won in four sets before going on to lose to Novak Djokovic in the final . A brilliant piece of trademark Murray scrambling helped secure the decisive break midway through the fourth set and Nishikori's challenge was as good as over.

1st Semi-final: Pakistan bowlers put England in trouble

June 14, 2017

This was for the first time in the Champions Trophy since 2009 that an opening pair was involved in a century partnership after India's Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan. " Pakistan can beat any team in the competition on their day so we're preparing for their best", the top-order batsman added. The experts of cricket would have never expected Pakistan will reach the semi-final but they surprise everyone with their brilliant performance.

Ratings for Predators - Penguins Stanley Cup Final peak in Pittsburgh

June 14, 2017

Crosby is, at the very least, the greatest victor in Penguins history. But if it wasn't for Rinne giving the performances of a lifetime I don't think they would have made it as far as they did, he deserved it more. So the next time Forsberg dreams of winning the Stanley Cup, it won't be a hazy figment of his imagination, it will be about this series that just ended.

House Majority Whip, others, shot at congressional baseball practice outside of DC

June 14, 2017

A congressional aide said Scalise was in stable condition at George Washington University Hospital . After the shooting ended, five people were injured, one of them being House Majority Whip Steve Scalise , a House representative from Louisiana.

Tapwrit Wins Belmont Stakes

June 14, 2017

Tapwrit had 5/1 odds paying $12.60 on a bet to win. Patch , the one-eyed horse trained by Pletcher, was another 5 3/4 lengths back in third and paid $6.50 to show. Epicharis received a treatment of the legal anti-inflammatory Phenylbutazone, or bute, on Wednesday for what was described as lameness in his right front leg.

No underdog talk at Mercedes after Canada one-two

June 14, 2017

A first-lap mishap that damaged the two Ferraris made it an easy day for the Mercedes AMG team, with Hamilton taking the chequered flag and teammate Valterri Bottas safely in second place. Vettel started on the front row but finished off the podium for the first time this year. "In Maranello we will carry out a detailed analysis of the race, making the most of the data gathered as we prepare as well as possible for the next round in Baku", admitted team principal Maurizio Arrivabene.

Chelsea to start defence of title at home to Burnley

June 14, 2017

Up to 30 more fixtures will be shown live in the next broadcasting deal - at least 190 games a season and possibly more than 200 - and one proposal is to target a peak-time television audience with kick-offs on Saturdays at 7.45pm. Although Newcastle's run-in appears less intimidating, they do not get off lightly on the final day - with Chelsea the visitors to St James' Park.

Golden State Warriors' NBA Finals Win Takes Social Media by Storm

June 14, 2017

The Golden State Warriors beat the Cleveland Cavaliers to regain the NBA Championship with a 4-1 series win. The two-time US Olympic gold medallist scored more than 30 points in each of the five games - the first player since Shaquille O'Neal in 2000 for the LA Lakers - and averaged 35.2 per game across the series.

Man United raise bid for Real Madrid's Alvaro Morata to €70m

June 14, 2017

Morata progressed through the Real Madrid academy to make his first team debut in December 2010, before going to Serie A champions Juventus in the summer of 2014 for £17.5m. He is understood to have informed Madrid's general director, Jose Angel Sanchez, that the player who scored 20 goals in all competitions last season has made a decision to leave the club in search of regular first-team football.

Chelsea 1st to visit Tottenham at Wembley in Premier League

June 14, 2017

Premier League fixture list are always an eagerly anticipated part of the footballing calendar. The fixtures for the 2017-18 English Premier League campaign were officially released on Wednesday night, promising fans another nine months of dizzying highs and heartbreaking lows.

Crosby dominant in Penguins' Game 5 win over Predators

June 14, 2017

The result gives Pittsburgh a 3-2 series lead and puts the Preds on the brink ahead of Game Six, the first time they've faced elimination in these playoffs. You can also check Facebook as many groups will also stream the game live. The shot total was tied at nine, but the Penguins converted three of those to complete their best period in three games.

Griezmann confirms Atletico Madrid stay

June 14, 2017

With that post, coming conveniently following the failure to overturn a transfer ban, it seems that the player has his heart set on a Madrid stay. Atletico had been tipped to move for Chelsea striker Diego Costa and Lyon forward Alexandre Lacazette in the coming months but will now be unable to sign players until January 2018.

Conte claims wounded Arsenal are FA Cup favourites

June 14, 2017

The arrangement was later described as contrived and embarrassing by some pundits while reports fans won money by betting on the substitution -- and that Sunderland agreed to kick the ball out on 26 minutes - have added fuel to the fire. The defender, who has made 717 appearances for the Stamford Bridge club, admitted he wanted to leave the pitch during the 26th minute to correspond with his shirt number of 26.

Google celebrates commencement of ICC Champions Trophy 2017 with an interactive doodle

June 14, 2017

Even in the month of June, early morning cloud is often a central characteristic of English cricket conditions. "We'll try to our best in these three matches to do something special for the nation". But Mortaza said Bangladesh had it in them to spring a surprise. "As a team, we have come up a long way". Taskin Ahmed is also the lead player of the team, so he could also be considered in the Playing XI.

Tottenham Hotspur start 2017/18 Premier League campaign away to Newcastle United

June 14, 2017

The club said the game will be rescheduled, potentially with Southampton hosting the match. The opening weekend will occur across the 12th and 13th August as teams now know who they will be facing and when. Brighton & Hove Albion's first game in the Premier League will be at home to Pep Guardiola's Manchester City, while Championship winners Newcastle United host Tottenham Hotspur.

Predators goalie Rinne struggling as Pens take 2-0 lead

June 14, 2017

Pittsburgh goaltender Matt Murray stopped 37-of-38 Nashville shots and Chris Kunitz had two assists for the Penguins for a second game in a row. The defending National Hockey League champion Penguins moved into a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series, which now shifts to Nashville for Game Three on Saturday.

Steve Kerr expected to return as Golden State Warriors coach

June 14, 2017

If you're a Golden State Warriors fan, I'm betting you're probably in a pretty good mood today. Not long after, when Curry returned after watching the 10-3 run from the bench, Durant kept delivering. Jordan led the league in scoring and Rodman in rebounding, and their three stars were perhaps the league's best defensive players at their positions, making it almost impossible to score against the Bulls at times.

Warriors dethrone Cavaliers, capture National Basketball Association title with 129-120 win

June 14, 2017

Durant and Steph Curry proved they could share the workload, and when both were hitting on all cylinders, as they were nearly every night throughout the postseason, they were unbeatable. "I can't wait to celebrate for the rest of the night - well, maybe the rest of the summer". Stephen Curry added 34 points, 10 assists , six rebounds and three steals as Golden State closed out its second title in three years after squandering a 3-1 lead a year ago to the Cavs to miss a repeat.

Kimball 1st IndyCar pole comes with record run at Texas

June 14, 2017

Power is now fifth in the points standings, 40 points behind leader Dixon. FILE - In this May 28, 2017, file photo, the vehicle driven by Scott Dixon , of New Zealand, goes over the top of Jay Howard, of England, in the first turn during the running of the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis.

US college student released by North Korea arrives in Ohio

June 14, 2017

But Nauert is firm in stating "Dennis Rodman had nothing to do with the release of Mr. Warmbier". Any visit to North Korea by a high-profile American is a political minefield, and Rodman has been criticized for failing to use his influence on leaders who are otherwise isolated diplomatically from the rest of the world.

Warriors fans celebrate National Basketball Association title with rowdy street party

June 14, 2017

They weren't so Golden in their lone blemish, a Game 4 loss when they played some of the poorest defense in Finals history to spoil a ideal postseason. Future Hall of Famers on team: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Oscar Robertson. Then he had game-highs in points and rebounds as his team fell Monday. But Curry's Finals numbers were also great, even with that dud of a Game 4.

Penguins' Stanley Cup victory parade will be held Wednesday

June 14, 2017

Crosby is a 2016-17 finalist for the Hart Trophy. All within a calendar year. "He's the guy who can capture the hearts of so many people just by the way he plays, with the passion and tempo of his game", said teammate Chris Kunitz. And it's the second championship for Sullivan, who has yet to lose a playoff series since taking over after Mike Johnston was sacked. This team was different the way Joel Quenneville's Blackhawks were different, the way any of Scotty Bowman's championship teams ...

Sarfraz steers Pakistan into Trophy semis

June 14, 2017

England were boosted by the absence of Pakistan star Mohammad Amir . Sarfraz, whose innings was laced with five boundaries, was dropped twice by Thisara Perera and substitute Seekkuge Prasanna on 38 and 40 respectively, both times off Lasith Malinga's bowling.

Rafael Nadal Wins Historic 10th French Open Title

June 14, 2017

With this win, Nadal notched up another record including taking his Grand Slam titles tally to 15 which now makes him second only to Roger Federer on the all-time list for the most number of Grand Slam titles won. However, despite boasting a 15-3 head-to-head superiority over 32-year-old Wawrinka , the oldest man in the Paris final in 44 years, Nadal is wary of complacency.

Is Golden State's Durant the best player in the world?

June 14, 2017

The Golden State Warriors are now on the brink of history, just one win away from sweeping the Cavaliers in the NBA Finals. "It's probably the most , most firepower I've played in my career", James said. Without Green in the lineup, the Cavs took Game 5 on the road behind 82 combined points from LeBron James and Kyrie Irving . "You can sense that", said James.

Pakistan beats Sri Lanka with wobbly batting effort at the Champions Trophy

June 14, 2017

Pakistan won the toss and Sarfaraz Ahmed chose to bowl first. Amir's two strikes were his first wickets of the tournament and the all-important scalps of Sri Lankan skipper Angelo Mathews (39) and Niroshan Dickwella (73) after they had shared a 78-run stand for the fourth wicket.

Aaron Judge owned the Angels Twitter Account

June 14, 2017

Here is the official data from Statcast for Judge's 19th home run of the season. He drove in the Yankees' first two runs with two-out, RBI singles in the third and fifth innings. Happ rediscovered the form that made him a 20-game victor last season with six shutout innings, and Toronto beat Seattle. The Yankees won the game 14-3.

Man United reach agreement to sign Benfica defender Lindelof

June 14, 2017

The reports claim that Morata, who has agreed to a transfer fee of £64million, is touching down in Manchester on Monday, to undergo his medical. One of these clauses stated that Benfica must pay €250,000 to Vasteras once Lindelof made 10 appearances in the Primeira Liga and Champions League.

Preds' Colton Sissons cleared for Game 6 after match penalty

June 14, 2017

The rest of his teammates might not have even been in the same state, much less city. "It just seems to be like every second game, they're talking about how good we play defense and then the other game they talk about how good they are as an offense", Ekholm said Friday.

Red Sox announcer Remy says Tanaka shouldn't get translator

June 14, 2017

In his last start, David Price turned in one of his finest outings since joining the Boston Red Sox , who are hoping to see more of those performances. The burly 6-foot-6 lefty, not known for his fielding prowess, made a bare-hand grab of Jackie Bradley Jr.'s fifth-inning comebacker with Josh Rutledge on third, a ball that came off the bat at 98 miles per hour, according to MLB's Statcast.

Manchester United agrees to sign Swedish defender Lindelof

June 14, 2017

The Red Devils have confirmed their first major signing of the off-season, with Swedish defender Victor Lindelof leaving the Estadio da Luz to move to Old Trafford. Larsson added: " I have been so impressed by him whenever I have played with him ". Signed as promising youngsters, the pair had the near-impossible task of following on from Nemanja Vidic and Rio Ferdinand - arguably the greatest central defensive pairing in United's history.

Ostapenko wins; Nadal vs. Wawrinka in final

June 14, 2017

British number one Johanna Konta believes Jelena Ostapenko's shock win at the French Open shows the strength in depth of the women's game. "It hurts a lot and I need time just to, I don't know, to go away". So I want to have many more if it's possible. I'm only 20 years old. Ostapenko's carefree attacking tennis ultimately proved too strong for the consistency and experience of Halep, with the favourite helpless by the closing stages.

Cavaliers' LeBron James first to average triple-double in Finals

June 14, 2017

Durant, in accepting the Final's MVP Award, agreed. Jordan led the league in scoring and Rodman in rebounding, and their three stars were perhaps the league's best defensive players at their positions, making it almost impossible to score against the Bulls at times.

Warriors join Bulls, Lakers, Celtics on list of NBA's greats

June 14, 2017

Championship celebrations at the White House have become a tradition in American sports, with the first believed to have occurred in 1925 when President Calvin Coolidge hosted the Washington Senators. There might be somebody different in [office]. The Warriors' statement comes less than 24 hours after Clemson visited the White House to honor a national championship win against Alabama in January, in which President Trump said the Tigers "won a championship game for the ages".

Real Madrid star Ronaldo accused of evading £13m in tax

June 14, 2017

The statement said Ronaldo used what the prosecutor deems a shell company in the Virgin Islands to "create a screen in order to hide his total income from Spain's Tax Office ". "There is no off shore structure for evading taxes ", Gestifute said in a statement . Irrespective of what Ronaldo did or didn't do, the message from this accusation is that the striker shouldn't have put himself in a position in which these allegations can even surface.

Manchester United target Morata 'likes' post linking him with Old Trafford move

June 14, 2017

The news is understandably exciting United fans, who are unlikely to see Zlatan Ibrahimovic line up at Old Trafford in the club's colours next season. The United midfielder however has admitted that he is happy at Old Trafford and has also been touted as a future captain once Wayne Rooney relinquishes the armband.

Cooler heads prevail: A different Mr. Met back at ballpark

June 14, 2017

Mr Met has been the official mascot for the New York Mets since 1962 and the costume is worn by more than one person every season. The team dismissed the specific Mr. Blevins didn't want to say much more - "I've been around a long time, I know when to tread lightly", he said. The Mets shared the story of Mr.

Power wins wild IndyCar race at Texas under caution

June 14, 2017

There was no shortage of action in Saturday night's Rainguard Water Sealers 600 at Texas Motor Speedway , but an incident on Lap 152 will be the one talked about most in the days to come. "There were a thousand events", Pagenaud said. With a full moon looming over the track, the red flag came out after an accident involving eight other cars that was blamed on Kanaan, who recovered from the ensuing penalty for his runner-up finish.

Defiant De Villiers defends captaincy

June 14, 2017

We are asking everyone to do it and everyone is responding really well. Their campaigns back on track after upset wins, Pakistan and Sri Lanka face each other in their concluding Champions Trophy group match in a virtual "quarter-final" here on Monday.

Kane scores late in England's 2-2 draw vs Scotland

June 14, 2017

Below the belt, but given their team's problems against a committed but limited side it was not an occasion when England were in a position to revel in supremacy despite extending their unbeaten qualifying record to 35 games courtesy of Harry Kane's injury-time equaliser.

Ostapenko stuns Halep to win French Open

June 14, 2017

The third-seeded Halep missed out on a chance to win her first Grand Slam title and rise to No1 in the world when she was stunned by the 47th-ranked Ostapenko in three sets on Saturday in the Roland Garros final. She will now climb from No. 47 in the world rankings to No. 12. Ostapenko became the first Latvian player - man or woman - to win a Grand Slam event, hitting 54 winners to beat Halep of Romania 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 on Philippe-Chatrier Court in Paris .

Buoyed by French Open win, Nadal eyes Wimby

June 14, 2017

Nadal was forced to pull out of last year's French Open - the tournament he cherishes most - after potential career-threatening damage to his left wrist tendons. "But everything needs to be in place if he want to take home a couple of French Open titles". Rafael Nadal has capped off a stupendous run on clay by not just creating records at Monte Carlo , Barcelona and the French Open but also by becoming the first to qualify for the year-ending ATP World Tour Finals in London.

Ideal 10: Nadal routs Wawrinka for record 10th French Open

June 14, 2017

The French Open victory, Nadal's first at Roland Garros since 2014, is his 15th in a Grand Slam tournament, breaking a tie with Pete Sampras. Wawrinka , who has three major titles, had never lost a Grand Slam final but was clearly struggling to come up with answers to Nadal's clay-court prowess.

ICC Champions Trophy 2017

June 14, 2017

Sent into the bowl first, Pakistan restricted South Africa to 220 runs for eight wickets in Group B day/night One-day global. David Miller curbed his natural instincts to help South Africa set a competitive target. Quinton de Kock too got out after getting a good start. Chris Morris (28) had a life when he was cleaned up by Junaid but the quick overstepped, while Kagiso Rabada (26) also offered some support for Miller.

The UN has once again condemned Irish abortion law

June 14, 2017

Abortion is illegal in Ireland in all cases except when the woman's life is at risk. The Committee found that Ireland had subjected Ms Whelan to a "high level of mental anguish" which amounted to cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment.

Kiwis beat British to reach America's Cup challenger finals

June 14, 2017

Sweden's Team Artemis completed its remarkable comeback to eliminate SoftBank Team Japan from the America's Cup Challenger semifinal series on Friday and set up a showdown with Emirates Team New Zealand . Three races are planned to be sailed each day. Percy, Artemis' team manager and tactician, won Olympic gold and silver medals with Simpson as his crewman in the Star class in 2008 and 2012.

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