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Virat Kohli plays captain's knock in India's massive win over South Africa

June 21, 2017

We've had camp after camp. A solid start had been made by the Africans as openers Quinton de Kock and Hashim Amla put on 76 for the first wicket before the latter was caught behind for 35 off Ravichandran Ashwin's bowling. I wasn't searching for runs, I wasn't even facing. "We are very close as a unit and we have just got to make it work when in matters the most". "Through soft dismissals we lost our way and that was the part that hurt the most".

Kane rescues draw for England against Scotland

June 21, 2017

Such lofty ambitions means all decisions have been made with the World Cup in Russian Federation in mind, even if Saturday's 2-2 draw at Scotland saw their lead at the top of Group F cut to just two points. Alexander Soderlund's second-half penalty cancelled out Theodor Gebre Selassie's strike for the visitors. Northern Ireland improved their grip on second place as the Czech Republic dropped four points behind after being held to a 1-1 draw in Norway .

Barcelona 'desperate to sign Ousmane Dembele'

June 21, 2017

Dembele scored 10 goals and assisted a further 21 strikes in 49 matches for Dortmund last season. Dembele beat off competition from Schalke's Nabil Bentaleb , Wolfsburg's Riechedly Bazoer , Freiburg's Caglar Söyüncü and Hertha Berlin's Jordan Torunarigha to win the vote, which comprised the five 2017 winners of the Bundesliga Rookie of the Month award.

Lewandowski would be Chelsea's ideal Costa replacement — In Focus

June 21, 2017

Maciej Iwanski , a leading journalist and broadcaster working for Poland's biggest television network TVP, earlier today reported that Chelsea and Manchester United have enquired about the availability of Poland global. United are in the market for a couple of top centre-forwards and we have been linked with the likes of Alvaro Morata and Andrea Belotti . That was one more than Lewandowski , who drew a blank in a 4-1 home victory over Freiburg.

Patriots agree with ex-Jets linebacker David Harris on two-year contract

June 21, 2017

The 33-year-old will join a crowded linebacking group in New England, but will add experience and durability. The Patriots have made yet another free agent signing, and it's a former New York Jet . Harris has also proven useful in the pass-rush throughout his career with 35.5 sacks, and had six sacks during the 2014 season when he also had 124 tackles.

Pakistan PM announces Rs 10m each for Champions Trophy winners

June 21, 2017

When Pakistan beat India in 2014, around 60 students were arrested on sedition charges after being accused of celebrating their victory. "When we arrived here (in England), we were No 8 and now we are the champions". We expect that these young players will not be swept away by just this win but will focus more on their game in order to bring more laurels for the country.

Pakistan jump to sixth position in ICC ODI Team Rankings

June 21, 2017

This month's Champions Trophy , held intermittently since 1998, was contested between only the top eight sides in the world, while the World Cup is now scheduled to include just 10 teams . The new heroes of cricket are here; the young blood has proven itself and has revitalised the men in green, notably Fakhar Zaman , the Man of the Match and Hasan Ali , the Man of the Tournament.

Juventus to be disciplined by Federation Internationale de Football Association over Pogba deal

June 21, 2017

In May, French website Mediapart, quoting the Football Leaks documents, claimed: "Pogba in reality cost 127 million euros to Manchester United with 49 millions going into Raiola's pockets and only 78 millions into Juve's bank account". All global transfers must be authorised by Federation Internationale de Football Association, so Pogba's transfer was approved by Federation Internationale de Football Association in August using its worldwide Transfer Matching System (TMS).

Celtics-Sixers trade finalised, Markelle Fultz expected to go No. 1

June 21, 2017

The general manager and team mutually parted ways on Monday when owner Dan Gilbert said Griffin's contract will not be extended once it expires June 30. "A lot of things are lining up, with hopefully good reason, again to be able to have the opportunity be able to select No. 1 and control our destiny", Colangelo said".

Schebler, Gennett help Reds top Rays 7-3, end 9-game skid

June 21, 2017

Their bats came through early and often after a disappointing 7-3 loss on Monday night. He has 53 strikeouts in 38 innings and could replace Ramirez if he can't get back on track soon. Dickerson, continuing to make a case to be an All-Star, had an RBI single to start the scoring in the third, then a solo home run - his 16th this season - to finish the scoring in the fourth.

Kumble steps down as India coach, says 'doesn't want to continue'

June 21, 2017

The success of the CAC in their role over the two years, across administrations, indicates that there is more in store for the CAC in coming years. Amitabh Choudhary, acting secretary of the BCCI , said, "We wish to place on record our honest appreciation for the enormous contribution by Anil Kumble to the team which enabled India to attain the No.1 Test position".

Portugal draw against Mexico

June 21, 2017

The Euro 2016 winners kicked on again in the game's closing stages and Cedric netted with the help of a Hector Herrera deflection, but Moreno responded to earn a share of the spoils, with further talk of Ronaldo's uncertain club future sure to follow Portugal to their next match against Group A leaders Russian Federation.

De Villiers sees England T20s as chance of redemption

June 21, 2017

The first T20 match begins at 11:00 PM IST and toss is scheduled to take place 30 minutes before the start of the game. "I'm excited to play in the three T20's", he said at the Ageas Bowl on Tuesday. This 3-match series is expected to be an epic encounter between two best T20 sides in the world. I feel like a youngster starting my career again. It's great to work with some of the new players, it has always been one of my dreams to give back what I have learnt over the years.

Barcelona said to have agreed terms with Brazilian midfielder

June 21, 2017

Barcelona look to have all but wrapped up the signing of Santos attacking midfielder Lucas Lima after a report from Fox Sports Brasil presenter Benjamin Back suggested that he will formally sign a pre-contract with the Catalan giants next month.

The Lakers Want To Pair Paul George With LeBron James

June 21, 2017

The first Boston Celtics traded the No. 1 overall pick to the Philadelphia 76ers and with all signs pointing to the 76ers selecting Markelle Fultz of Washington , the Los Angeles Lakers are unofficially on the clock. Since the Pacers are actively trying to trade George, the Lakers could be anxious that he is traded elsewhere and then likes it. George would be an upgrade for the defensive side of the ball by providing length and toughness, and would give the Cavaliers another elite ...

Shapovalov and Haas awarded Wimbledon wildcards

June 21, 2017

Willis' world ranking of No387 is not high enough on its own even to earn a place in qualifying, and the All England Club's decision gives him a leg up in the singles and the chance to prove himself again. That incident in February came against Britain's Kyle Edmund , whom Shapovalov beat at Queen's Club this week. Watson has dropped outside the top 100 after a hard 12 months, while Robson continues to work her way slowly back up the rankings following debilitating wrist problems.

FIFA warns Mexico over "insulting" chants at Confederations Cup in Russia

June 21, 2017

Ronaldo has scored 12 goals in six global outings since coming off injured in the Euro final, but Mexico - winners of the Confederations Cup in 1999 - are confident they can stop him. The Krasnodar striker said: "It's very hard to build a team when you have such an individual among you as everything revolves around him". The head referee can request a formal review and watch specific video angles via a field-level monitor before deciding whether to overturn a decision.

India arrests 15 people for celebrating Pakistan cricket team's win

June 21, 2017

England will fancy their chances of extending the search for an elusive major global ODI silverware despite drawing a mercurial Pakistan in the first semifinal of the ICC Champions Trophy here tomorrow.In Eoin Morgan's well-balanced unit, the world sees a chance for England to realise their dream.

Celtic enter race for Tammy Abraham

June 21, 2017

After his fine form for Bristol City last season, many tipped Tammy Abraham to make the step up to the Premier League for next term. According to a report in the Mirror , also having manager Paul Clement at the Liberty Stadium is a boon in the pursuit of Terry as the pair forged a strong working relationship whilst at Stamford Bridge together.

India had a bad day: Gilchrist

June 21, 2017

They are accused of setting off firecrackers and shouting pro-Pakistan messages in celebration of Pakistan's 180-run victory over India at the Oval on Sunday. Post that, he did not need another chance. So it takes away the risk of maybe a rain-affected game or one poor game having a huge impact on the tournament like it can be in this tournament ( Champions Trophy ).

Airbus Scoffs at Boeing Wins, Plays Down Bounce-Back Hopes

June 21, 2017

The order, valued at around $112 million at list price, had been previously attributed to an unidentified customer on Boeing's website, Boeing said in a statement. Combined, the airlines have a fleet of more than 420 aircraft. Latin American low-priced carrier (LCC) group Viva Air signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Airbus for 35 A320neos and 15 A320ceos.

Charlotte Hornets to acquire Dwight Howard in trade with Hawks

June 21, 2017

There's also reason to think he can thrive under Hornets head coach Steve Clifford , an assistant under Van Gundy during Howard's time in Orlando. The Hawks went 43-39 last season and were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by the Washington Wizards .

Hamilton wins as Mercedes reel off one-two finish

June 21, 2017

Britain's Lewis Hamilton savoured a poignant victory at the Canadian Grand Prix after he cut world championship leader Sebastian Vettel's advantage to 12 points on Sunday. With Hamilton extending his lead, the battle was on for podium places with Ricciardo holding firm in the end from the Force India cars of Sergio Perez and Esteban Ocon, and latterly Vettel, who was left ruing his unfortunate coming together with Verstappen at the start.

Chelsea target Adama Traore would be a useful bench option — In Focus

June 21, 2017

With two years of Premier League experience under his belt and age still on his side, Chelsea are looking to secure a deal for the speedy winger this summer. The Standard add that Boro are willing to sell Traore for the right price, which is thought to be around £20m. It is being reported by SPORT that Boro are after selling three of their players in order to raise cash to bring in suitable depth for their Championship season, and Traore is on that list.

Sidney Crosby, Penguins Cap Amazing Year With 2nd Straight Stanley Cup

June 21, 2017

So, the Penguins cement their legacy as one of the NHL's best. "We just kept finding ways, that was really what we did all season and all playoffs". "We're going to be back here again next year". (Marc-Andre Fleury), throughout that whole Washington series. "Just an unbelievable run for the Pittsburgh Penguins ". He didn't play much throughout the game, but a fantastic move which he provided, left the title in Pittsburgh for more year.

Tottenham Hotspur FC denied permission to reduce Wembley pitch

June 21, 2017

They had hoped to give their players a helping hand by replicating the home conditions of White Hart Lane - the second smallest pitch in the league. However, the Mail report that this request has been blocked as standard Premier League rules mean that all top flight teams must play on pitches that are 100m by 68m.

Sauber sack Kaltenborn as F1 boss

June 21, 2017

Two years later she was appointed head of Sauber's legal department, before joining its Board of Members a year later. The team principal and chief executive has opted to leave her position after reportedly failing to agree with her colleagues on how the team should be run.

Bryce Harper kick-starts Nationals' win at Miami

June 21, 2017

Marcell Ozuna hit his 19th homer for the Marlins . The right-hander allowed a run on three hits in 1/3 of an inning. NEW YORK (AP) - Cameron Maybin hit a tiebreaking home run off struggling reliever Tyler Clippard to spark a three-run seventh inning to extend the Yankees' losing streak to seven games - their longest in a single season since April 2007.

Russian Federation start Confed Cup with a victory

June 21, 2017

It can only be used to decide whether or not to award a goal or a penalty, for straight red cards and in cases of mistaken player identity. "We achieved a very good result and at times a very good game". "The White Nights are incredible - I learned about that when the sun didn't go down", said Matt. " Even though we speak different languages, the people here have tried to help any way they can ".

Southgate calls for more clinical England after late Scotland drama

June 21, 2017

The Celtic forward fired home two stunning free-kicks to put Scotland on the brink of a shock victory. Harry Kane is eager to become England captain on a permanent basis after skippering his country for the first time in the 2-2 World Cup qualifying draw with Scotland on the weekend.

Pakistan Played Really Good Cricket And Deserved To Win: Virat Kohli

June 21, 2017

He said he hoped the win would nourish passionate fans starved of watching their team play at home. "We were in the knockout stage but no one gave us a chance". "We are so excited when we win and so devastated when we lose". We trusted the players. The Champions Trophy final was the second India vs. Pakistan match of the tournament.

Pakistan cricket back on track with Champions Trophy win: Afridi

June 21, 2017

On the back of Fakhar Zaman's century and fifties from Azhar Ali and Mohammad Hafeez, Pakistan finished on 338/4 from their 50 overs after being put in to bat. Since the last Champions Trophy in 2013, sport and Twitter have become even more intertwined and compared to #CT13, #CT17 saw a 4X growth in the usage of the official hashtag.

15 arrested for cheering Pakistan win

June 21, 2017

Sarfraz waved the trophy from the balcony of his house as he was showered with rose petals as the crowd chanted " Pakistan Zindabad", meaning long live Pakistan. He went on to say that he wishes to further improve the team combination for the ICC World Cup 2019. "It would have won our team accolades from the nation".

Djokovic accepts wildcard entry at Eastbourne

June 21, 2017

Djokovic is a three-time victor of Wimbledon but he is well behind defending champion Andy Murray and Roger Federer in the betting this time around after his disappointing results in the first half of the season. But he has chose to accept it and Djokovic fans can now catch on the grass him just a week ahead of Wimbledon. Brits Kyle Edmund, Aljaz Bedene and Dan Evans are also in the field, which will be held alongside the women's tournament that has attracted seven of the world's top 10 ...

Andrew Benintendi is out of the Red Sox lineup against Yankees

June 21, 2017

Tanaka (5-6) has lost a career-high five straight starts, allowing 27 runs and 11 homers in 22 2/3 innings. "That was really weird". "That was weird and scary", said Sabathia, who was able to get the repaired brace back after the inning.

ICC could scrap Champions Trophy for expanded World T20, says David Richardson

June 21, 2017

All they will now say is that the Indians will not forget the pasting they got in the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy final . On the other hand, India found out that while winning the trophy is tough, retaining the crown is a lot tougher. They bowled well, took all the catches and saved runs. Barring the game against Pakistan, his partner Bumrah also showcased why he's been rated highly by one and sundry.

Bold Move: Celtics Trade No. 1 Overall Draft Pick To 76ers

June 21, 2017

General Manager Bryan Colangelo had positive words on Monday afternoon in a press conference confirming the trade between the two rivaled organizations. "He's super explosive. He's super talented". While this seems like a blockbuster move, which it is, I think it's just the first domino to fall in what is going to be an exciting offseason in the National Basketball Association.

'It's no shame losing to a better team,' says Kohli

June 21, 2017

The left-hander failed to let the horror mix-up deter him - striking Ravindra Jadeja for six over long on and following up with a brace of boundaries as Pakistan raced up to 150 in the 26th over. They said the extra ordinary performance of Pak team in the final has showed that Pakistan is rich in cricket talent and new players have the potential to fill the void.

Interim GM Justin Zanik will not remain with the Milwaukee Bucks

June 21, 2017

Wes Edens does an interview with CBS 58 after the press conference that streamed live on Fox Sports and in the Bucks App. With the Bucks' new NBA minor league team affiliate in Oshkosh, Showalter could look to get an opportunity to play with the new Wisconsin Herd squad in the NBA G League, which is formerly known as the NBA Developmental League (D-League).

Radamel Falcao Becomes Colombia's All Time Top Goalscorer

June 21, 2017

David Silva gave Spain a first-half lead before Edwin Cardona capitalised on poor defending to equalise and Colombia's all-time leading scorer Radamel Falcao put the South Americans in front with his 26th worldwide goal. Falcao and Rodriguez received a loud ovation from the crowd when they were substituted in the second half. Wednesday's goal was Falcao's 26th goal for Colombia in 65 global games, breaking a tie with Arnoldo Iguarán, who scored 25 goals in 68 matches for ...

After almost missing French Open, Halep could win 1st major

June 21, 2017

Ostapenko clinched victory with her 50th victor, a forehand into the corner, and has hit more winners - 245 - than anyone else in the tournament despite the men playing best-of-five-set matches. It wasn't a pretty match, with her missing out on nine of her 12 break-point attempts. It is interesting to point out that both Ostapenko and Bacsinszky will be celebrating their birthdays on Thursday as well.

Leeds United's New Recruitment Head Watching Talents In Poland

June 21, 2017

Christiansen was signed by Cruyff for Barcelona as an 18-year-old and went on to win two caps for Spain, and he insists that he will not betray the football values that the legendary Dutchman taught him during their time together. Meanwhile, Julio Banuelos, Ivan Torres and Marcos Abad have all joined the club's staff in various coaching roles. In an interview with Leeds United's official website Christiansen said: "Today I will sit down with Victor to speak about players we have in view.

Brooks Koepka sweeps to US Open victory

June 21, 2017

Koepka shot a 67 on his winning round. Having eagled the first hole, Casey recovered from a bogey on the tenth to card three birdies in the next eight holes. Now he truly belongs. And once Koepka made his third straight birdie at 16, Harman knew his championship chase was over. "It was a long phone call for us, it was like two minutes".

Champions Trophy 2021 could be scrapped, warns David Richardson

June 21, 2017

For them, and for millions of people across Pakistan , the taste of victory was sweet. "Lay off", he wrote along with photos. This move underlines the fact that how religion and the army play a big role in Pakistan . They had to somehow earn the qualification surpassing West Indies in the rankings and yet they won, and won it in style. They questioned his decision to bowl first when India's strength was their batting, forgetting that precisely for the same reason he chose to ask the ...

'Historic Opportunity': Supreme Court to Hear Partisan Gerrymandering Case

June 21, 2017

Gerrymandering is the practice of drawing electoral maps to benefit one's own political party. Yet Democrats are more supportive of having courts rein in extreme districting plans, mainly because Republicans control more legislatures and drew districts after the 2010 census that enhanced their advantage in those states and in the House of Representatives .

Fitbit to sponsor Timberwolves

June 21, 2017

The Timberwolves signed a three-year deal with Fitbit, a company that sells wearable fitness technology, while the Magic partnered up with Disney, as Walt Disney World is located in Orlando. The jersey patch will debut in October during two exhibition games against the Golden State Warriorsas part of the 2017 NBA Global Games in China. As a norm imposed by the National Basketball Association for all teams, shirts sold around the world will go without the advertising patch and can only be sold ...

Conditions against Qld: NSW's Cartwright

June 21, 2017

While Mitchell is in the spotlight, his 57-year-old dad can speak from the experience of being of the greatest Blues players - and the only person to win a State of Origin series in a clean sweep both as a player and a coach. 'It's going to be a war tonight.it certainly makes them more unsafe, ' he said. Playing the role of a myth-buster on the eve of Origin II, Logan says he is making every effort to reduce dew on the often-dubbed "slippery" ANZ Stadium surface.

Luke Kennard in consideration for Knicks at number eight

June 21, 2017

What's new and important to note, however, is that the Dallas Mavericks may be the team Ntilikina wants to end up with. Jackson projects to be drafted at No. A lot of movement. I think it would be a good thing for me ... "It would be great to play for them". Former University of North Carolina wing Justin Jackson expects to hear his name called in the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft.

Sarfraz proud as Pakistan reach final

June 21, 2017

In the post match presentation, Morgan insisted that the pitch used for his side's eight-wicket defeat at Sophia Gardens cancelled out the home advantage as the same pitch was used for Pakistan-Sri Lanka clash last Monday. Pakistan surely lived up to their title of "a team filled with surprises". "It's a big challenge jumping from venue to venue but we're going to have to do that with the World Cup so it's important for us to go through games like today for our experience".

BIGBANG's Taeyang To Release A Song For 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics

June 21, 2017

He pledged to discuss the suggestion with the International Olympic Committee. In addition, 69.7 percent said Korea's new government under President Moon Jae-in will have a positive effect on the country's hosting of the PyeongChang Olympics, according to the Korea Times.

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