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Federer claims first win of grass-court season

June 21, 2017

Federer was scheduled to face Lu Yen-hsun on Tuesday but the 33-year-old pulled out with an arm injury, meaning that Sugita was thrust into the main draw. Japanese tennis player Kei Nishikori was made to work by well-known veteran Fernando Verdasco but ultimately got through. The third-seeded Japanese player saved nine of the 10 break points he faced to win in under 2 1/2 hours for a second-round meeting against Karen Khachanov of Russian Federation.

Brilliant Pakistan beat India and stun the world

June 21, 2017

Virat Kohli and Co. got a prize money of Rs. 7 crore (USD 1.1 million) for finishing second best in the tournament. While the country's largest paper, the Urdu-daily Jang, announced: " Pakistan Champions, trounced Indian team". Sarfraz paid tribute to the influence of a coaching staff led by Mickey Arthur , who took charge shortly before Pakistan s tour of England previous year, where a Test series was shared but the ODI campaign lost 4-1.

Rizzo hits leadoff HR, Cubs beat Padres 4-0

June 21, 2017

I looked at my pressbox neighbor with eyebrows raised. But a play at the plate that stopped Rizzo from scoring a run raised ire from the Padres and shrugs from Rizzo and the Cubs . "I can't see that being dirty". Rays Manager Joe Maddon declined to comment. "Absolutely loved it. That's part of the game. If the catcher's in the way, you hit him".

Team Halep on regrouping after tough loss in Roland Garros final

June 21, 2017

She is the first Latvian to reach a Slam final, going one step further than Ernests Gulbis in 2014 - when a young Ostapenko was in his players' box as he beat Roger Federer in the quarter-finals in Paris . Ostapenko's carefree attacking tennis ultimately proved too strong for the consistency and experience of Halep, with the favourite helpless by the closing stages.

Back-to-back Alaska fatal black bear maulings seen as flukes

June 21, 2017

Patrick Cooper was competing in the Robert Spurr Memorial Hill Climb near the city of Anchorage , when he was attacked . Responders ultimately located the boy, whose body was found about a mile up the path, at about 1,500 vertical feet.

US Open 2017: Moving Day madness at Erin Hills

June 21, 2017

Johnson now has missed the cut in consecutive events just four times in the past 18 months. He'll head home to spend time with his son, River Jones Johnson, who was born Monday. The American defending champion followed up his three-over 75 with a 73 as he failed to reach the weekend at Erin Hills. 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 ...

Tiger Woods says he's getting 'professional help'

June 21, 2017

If you're in that much pain for so many years. "This has been going on for a long time". His arraignment has been delayed until August 9. "It was instant nerve relief". He is where he is right now. And I think that Tiger may be looking at rehab if he is hooked on something like that or if it was just a mistake, then that's not as a big an issue.

House Dems pry into reported Flynn, Saudi Russia energy deal

June 21, 2017

The lawmakers are the latest to call attention to potential problems with what President Donald Trump's former adviser reported to the USA government about his foreign travel, contacts and business. The review took place in the early months of 2016. Flynn said he stayed at the King Khaled International Hotel during the trip, but investigators in Congress have not been able to verify its existence.

Cup Challenger : Kiwis end British hopes, reach America's Cup challenger final

June 21, 2017

Ainslie's team were awarded the race and now trail 3-1 in the best-of-nine series. Holders Oracle Team USA await the winners of the challenger final in the America's Cup . Team Japan drew another penalty when the two boats nearly touched at gate five in the final race of the day, handing Artemis a comfortable win. He was knighted several months after winning his fourth straight Olympic gold medal in home waters in 2012.

Uthappa exits Karnataka, Kerala ready to welcome him

June 21, 2017

Uthappa, now on a vacation overseas, has represented Karnataka for more than 15 seasons and added experience and star-status by virtue of his presence. But with the rise of young players like Karun Nair and KL Rahul Uthappa's prominence in the team has been on the wane. Hailing from Kodagu, Uthappa knows a fair bit of Malayalam and his acquaintance with the local language is something that has played a part in KCA seeking Uthappa as one of their outstation cricketers along with Jalaj Saxena ...

Travelers Championship power rankings: Top 10 at TPC River Highlands

June 21, 2017

Many of the PGA Tour's top players will compete , including Rory McIlroy , Jason Day , Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas, Paul Casey, Patrick Reed, Brandt Snedeker, Zach Johnson, Jim Furyk, two-time victor Bubba Watson and defending champion Russell Knox.

ICC may have two World T20s in place of Champions Trophy

June 21, 2017

Pakistan delivered a splendid all-round performance against India , winning the finals by massive 180 runs at the Kennington Oval to lift their maiden Champions Trophy title. "All the credit goes to the entire team , they all worked really hard", the Pakistan captain said. The International Cricket Council is mulling with the idea of scrapping the Champions Trophy and hosting two World T20 Cups in the four-year cycle, chief executive David Richardson said today.

Phillies designate Gómez, Saunders for assignment

June 21, 2017

To replace Gomez and Saunders, left-hander Hoby Milner and outfielder Cameron Perkins have had their contracts selected from Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Perkins is hitting a tick under.300, with 6 home runs and 21 RBIs. The Phillies open a series with St. Louis at home tonight. But Perkins will be a reserve outfielder and the Phillies probably want Williams to continue to play every day.

National Basketball Association mock draft 2017: Knicks passing on Malik Monk for point guard?

June 21, 2017

Phil Jackson recently told the media that the Knicks would target wings or guards that are familiar with the triangle offense. With the 2017 NBA Draft just three days away, the New York Knicks are doing their last measures of due diligence.

Moment of magic gives Lions another lesson on New Zealand tour

June 21, 2017

The centurion capped second row will bring all his experience to a starting line-up which sees Jonathan Davies, George North and O'Brien start their first Tour games. "I don't think there's any comparison to Super Rugby and Test rugby, but he's probably trying to make a light comment possibly", Hansen said after naming his 33-man squad on Thursday.

Phil Mickelson splits with caddie Jim 'Bones' Mackay after 25 years

June 21, 2017

Mickelson said. "Our decision is not based on a single incident". In respective statements, both Mickelson and Mackay reference the caddie passing on his "veto". "It was so cool to have a front-row seat", Mackay said. Mackay was holding the flagstick when Mickelson took his leap of joy on the 18th green at Augusta National when he won his first major in the 2004 Masters.

McCracken County Sheriff's Department warns against phone scam

June 21, 2017

The number used by scammers is 270-908-3003. The scammer states that they have missed a court date and an arrest warrant has been issued. Authorities emphasized the phone calls are not the procedure for taking care of warrants, and that the Warren County Sheriff's Office does not call the public to collect money.

India arrests villagers for cheering Pakistan cricketers

June 21, 2017

According to an article in the Dawn, fans also unfurled a 70-foot long national flag and carried it in the street as Sarfaraz drove home in a special convoy provided by the Sindh provincial government. India also advanced to the 2000 Champions Trophy final, but lost to New Zealand. Since the departure of captains Misbah-ul-Haq and Younis Khan from the 50-over format in 2015, Pakistan slumped to ninth in ODI rankings and barely managed to qualify for the Champions Trophy, contested by the ...

Four share lead at St. Jude Classic

June 21, 2017

The 24-year-old Berger finished at 10-under 270 to edge Charl Schwartzel of South Africa and Whee Kim of South Korea. David Toms , Dave Hill and Lee Trevino had also won the event back-to-back. The 32-year-old South African then moved into sole possession of the lead with a birdie on the par-4 second - only to give it back with a bogey on the par-3 eighth.

Browns WR Corey Coleman not indicted on assault accusations, 2 others charged

June 21, 2017

Instead, Corey's brother Jonathan Coleman and another man, Jared Floyd, have been charged with felonious assault . The report says that Sapp did not know any of the men, but that Holman told him Corey Coleman was one of the men responsible.

Blue Jackets captain Nick Foligno sweeps National Hockey League leadership awards

June 21, 2017

In his second season as captain, Foligno helped lead Columbus to a 50-24-8 record, scoring 25 goals and 50 points. In his second season as captain, the 29-year-old Buffalo, New York native posted 25 goals and 50 points for the second time in his career (2014-15) as the Jackets compiled the fourth-best record in the National Hockey League.

'Hope teams will play in Pak'

June 21, 2017

We all feel pride, happy and proud that the whole nation is behind Indian Blue, yes, they are? "Barring one match (against Sri Lanka) India have done well in every department and they are overall favourites". Imran Khan also praised the captaincy of Sarfraz Ahmad and appreciated his positive and aggressive attitude. I truly believe that they would have been able to defend a score in that region, but the way they played suggested to me that they were going to try and bat Pakistan ...

NBA Draft Rumors: Paul George, Jimmy Butler Trades?

June 21, 2017

Rumors had already been percolating that the Cavaliers were going to make a run at George (a friend of LeBron James) this offseason, and George would be a ideal fit for a team trying to gear up to take another swipe at the Warriors next spring.

MLB Upholds Hunter Strickland's Six-Game Suspension

June 21, 2017

Both players had been suspended following the fight, with Harper being hit with a four-game ban, but the young slugger accepted a one-game reduction. The 28-year-old took out his frustrations on May 29 when he hit Harper on the right hip with a 95 miles per hour fastball in the eighth inning.

Hawks reportedly trade Dwight Howard to Hornets for Miles Plumlee, Marco Belinelli

June 21, 2017

The latest move has Dwight Howard being traded to the Charlotte Hornets . The Hawks signed Howard to a three-year, $70 million deal last summer after the 31-year-old spent the previous three years with the Rockets. The decision was surprising, as the team has agreed to trade center Dwight Howard after just one season, according to ESPN's Marc J. Spears. He had butted heads with point guard Dennis Schröder a few times during the season, and it was clear the pair was not going to work out.

Warren Sapp to donate brain for medical research

June 21, 2017

And then, spewing it out as fact?" The 44-year-old, who won the Super Bowl with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and played in the National Football League for 13 seasons, spoke at a time when brain trauma among footballers has come under increased scrutiny.

Teen Killed By Black Bear While Running a Race

June 21, 2017

He reached the halfway point - about 1.5 miles from the start - and texted his mother at 12:37 local time after turning back. "I've been running the mountains for 30 years", Bard Percosky, the race director, told KTUU News . Still, there's no guarantee of 100 percent safety, as a weekend mountain race proved with the fatal mauling of a 16-year-old boy. He went on to express that the last fatal attack in the Greater Anchorage area was way back in 1995.

French Open roundup from day 10

June 21, 2017

The second-seeded Czech hit 24 unforced errors as Halep took the opener 6-4. Bacsinszky - seeded 30th - won the crucial ninth game to go 5-4 up and then successfully held serve to win the first set. However, the youngster was able to seize the advantage in set two, moving a double-break up at 5-2 before play was suspended. "I love you all", the bubbly Ostapenko told the fans after claiming the biggest win of her career.

Unseeded Jelena Ostapenko stuns Simona Halep in French Open final

June 21, 2017

Fittingly she thumped a backhand victor past Halep to seal victory, before tossing her distinctive green headband into the crowd with a look of disbelief. She felt like it was quite okay for her to be where she was. "She has a lot of advantage because she knows most of the match depends on her side". "It may be hard but I chose the life of a tennis player".

Halep confident of French Open triumph

June 21, 2017

Halep has won four of her previous five matches against Pliskova, all on hard courts. Pliskova fought back to 4-3 but then played a poor service game and Halep took victory on her first match point. It probably helps me to win today". That match will be played Thursday on the Philippe-Chatrier Court at Roland Garros in Paris . It wasn't a pretty match, with her missing out on nine of her 12 break-point attempts.

Lions raise game to beat Crusaders 12-3 in 3rd tour match

June 21, 2017

These Lions are no pussycats. Easy to say that after a convincing victory, of course, but McGeechan is a Lions legend and knows how these tours work. The tourists played with a mixture of power and precision in a try-less affair to eclipse a Crusaders side who are top of the Super Rugby ladder with a ideal 14-win record.

Blackcaps crash to heavy defeat to hosts England at Champions Trophy

June 21, 2017

And while Morgan believes his side did register an "under par score", England's wonderful work with the ball meant they overcame their batting limitations. "Their batsmanship is ridiculously unbelievable, they know the game inside out and it's a master class when they get going". Morgan also praised leg-spinner Adil Rashid, who had figures of 2/47 from his 10 overs.

LeBron Says Warriors Have 'the Most Firepower' He Has Ever Faced

June 21, 2017

What can they do against a Warriors team that has Durant scoring over 30 points in each of the first three games of the Finals, Stephen Curry scoring 26 on Wednesday and Klay Thompson adding 31. James, who played 45 minutes, refused to blame fatigue for the Warriors' comeback. The Cavs threw haymakers in the form of circus Irving layups and gorgeous James dishes.

Ellis Short opens talks with consortium led by Sunderland fans

June 21, 2017

It's being reported that a consortium, led by Sunderland fans, is lining up a bid for the club. Sunderland announced last week that they were putting plans to appoint a new manager on hold while owner Short concluded takeover talks with interested parties.

Man suspected of firing at Kansas trooper arrested in Nebraska

June 21, 2017

He says the suspect fired after the trooper attempted to stop the suspect vehicle, described as a four-door black Toyota Camry. The Thomas Co. Sheriff's Office said the sedan was seen driving east on I-70 and exiting at the Edson interchange (Exit 27).

Confederations Cup: Chile were superior to Cameroon, says Arturo Vidal

June 21, 2017

After the performances, Putin and Infantino addressed the crowd, where the latter showed off some Russian language skills and urged football fans to come to Russia to "feel the best football tournament ever". 95-ranked New Zealand , along with "All Whites" goalkeeper Stefan Marinovic making a string of impressive saves, "Sbornaya" will need to up their game in their next match against European champions Portugal in Moscow on Wednesday.

James Harden to Be Offered Contract Extension by Rockets

June 21, 2017

According to Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle , the Rockets intend to offer All-Star guard James Harden another contract extension this offseason. Harden is now on the books for $28.29 million in 2017-18, $30.42 million in 2018-19 and $32.7 million in 2019-20, which is a player option. Harden had originally inked that four-year, $118 million extension last summer that would keep him in under contract in Houston for a couple more seasons.

Wenger: Arsenal still need Giroud's qualities

June 21, 2017

With pre-season very much fast approaching, the pressure will be piling up on both Wenger and the club to tie down Sanchez to a new long-term deal, with the Chilean's current deal expiring at the end of next season. It didn't really look that bad. That is why he is not happy at the club, and he could leave the Emirates after joining Arsenal in 2012. On Tuesday, widespread reports claimed that Pep Guardiola will also pass up the chance to sign Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in order to ...

Fans in Pakistan celebrate memorable victory over India

June 21, 2017

In an innings which left the audience breathless in terms of its audacity and sheer fearless approach, Fakhar Zaman, playing only his fourth ODI match, became the only Pakistan player to score a hundred in the final of an ICC tournament.

Andy Murray's march continues in Kei Nishikori fight back

June 21, 2017

She will take on fifth-seed Elena Svitolina, who came back from a set down to beat Petra Martic 4-6, 6-3, 7-5 on Monday. Murray, who will now face 2015 champion Stan Wawrinka in a repeat of the semi-final match-up he won a year ago, said: "I didn't feel like I played great tennis".

Aegon Classic: Johanna Konta into second round in Birmingham

June 21, 2017

It feels great. I love playing on the grass. Safarova saved two match points in the second set tie-break, and converted on her first match point via an uncharacteristic Cibulkova error. Broady said of Kvitova: "She's obviously an incredible grass court player". "I'm happy that I have everything done with the media and the pressure and everything with the comeback in Paris".

Yasiel Puig gave someone double middle fingers after hitting home run

June 21, 2017

Jun 13, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Yasiel Puig (66) reacts to fans behind home plate after hitting a two-run home run in the second inning against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field . Manager Terry Francona left the game in the ninth inning with an illness. Bench coach Brad Mills filled in for Francona in the ninth inning and for his postgame news conference.

Former Giants Linebacker Lawrence Taylor Pleads Guilty to DUI in Florida

June 21, 2017

He will also be due to pay approximately $1,500 dollars and perform community service, along with probation, per the Palm Beach Post . The 58-year-old National Football League great was arrested back in Sept.in Palm Beach Gardens, FL - and cops say he fessed up to boozing right before he was arrested.

Lakers to ship Russell, Moz to Nets for Lopez

June 21, 2017

Magic Johnson may have cleared the decks for Ball, but the Lakers' already frightful defense will not get better next year with Lopez in the post. The Russian center broke into the league with the Knicks in the 2010-11 season, but was soon traded to the Denver Nuggets in a deal for Carmelo Anthony .

Nadal returns as the king of clay

June 21, 2017

Rafael Nadal becomes the first man or woman in Open Era to win 10 titles at a Grand Slam event. Wawrinka was trying to win his second Roland Garros title in three years but was blown away. He's the type of guy that's going to make you miss. "You are a great example and it's always been an honour to play against you". "I will have to play my best tennis".

Greg McDermott Reportedly Meets with Ohio State over Coaching Vacancy

June 21, 2017

Matta's Ohio State teams reached the Final Four in 2007 and 2012. The Buckeyes were 17-15 last season and went to the NIT in 2015-16. Mack did make sense as a candidate with his OH roots and experience coaching in the state, but he's also a Xavier alum with a good thing going right now in Cincinnati.

India to get a new coach, with or without Anil Kumble

June 21, 2017

It is not the first time that Warne has been linked to the India coach job. At the start of the Champions Trophy 2017 , it was nearly decided that Anil Kumble will leave the post of India's head coach and and new coach will be introduced to team India.

NBA Draft 2017: Which team won Celtics-Sixers trade for Markelle Fultz?

June 21, 2017

The Boston Celtics President of Basketball Operations Danny Ainge said that "he feels the player they would have selected No. 1 will still be on the board at No. The player Philadelphia wants is clear: The 76ers wouldn't say it Monday, but they're going to take Fultz barring something cataclysmic happening before Thursday.

McCutchen, Cole lead Pirates past Brewers 8-1

June 21, 2017

Milwaukee had a streak of five straight games with at least five runs scored come to an end on Sunday but still managed a 2-1 win as Jimmy Nelson tossed a complete game while Hernan Perez and Manny Pina bashed solo home runs. He now sits at 5-6 on the season with a 4.28 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 74/22 K/BB ratio across 90 1/3 innings on the season. Another National League Central date, this one with the Pirates, is on tap for Tuesday.

Churchill Downs wins initial approval for gambling machines

June 21, 2017

Track President Kevin Flanery told Kentucky horse racing regulators Tuesday that Churchill Downs plans to build a new facility at its Trackside Training Location to allow wagering on historical races. Churchill Downs will hire both hourly and salaried employees in areas including operations, marketing, finance, food and beverage, maintenance, information technology, human resources, security and administration.

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