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Golden rule: Warriors beat Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 5, clinch championship

June 15, 2017

This year, the Warriors didn't blow a 3-1 lead in the finals; they took it home to Oakland to win the series and cement their place as a team to be reckoned with. "To be here with these guys is fantastic", Durant said, who poured in with 39 points, seven rebounds , and five assists in 40 minutes. He also added 8.2 rebounds and 5.2 assists a game.

Cristiano Ronaldo in numbers

June 15, 2017

With their surprisingly comprehensive victory in Cardiff , Los Blancos are the first club to defend the highly coveted trophy since it gained its current name in 92/93. "I can not explain why we played like we did in the second half". So far, the only European title the player has won was the UEFA Cup - now Europa League - back in 1999 when he was still playing for Parma.

Warriors Win 2017 NBA Championship

June 15, 2017

With Monday's 129-120 win over the Cavaliers, Golden State didn't just claim its second National Basketball Association championship in three seasons. Durant didn't just make a business decision. The Warriors won in 2015 before the Cavs made their historic comeback previous year. Other Cleveland players also showed Durant some love.

Ultra-Powerful Xbox One X Unveiled

June 15, 2017

The Xbox One X is 40% more power than any other console , featuring "the 6-teraflop Scorpio engine". This, of course, made it curious when there was no mention of VR on stage this year. The Xbox One X will also include a UHD Blu-ray player, which you can't find on the PlayStation 4 Pro . All Xbox games will have improved visual fidelity, and they will load faster on the console .

CONCACAF lessons: Arena boosts US, Mexico restored, Panama eye history

June 15, 2017

The U.S. earned a vital and hard-fought point in Mexico City on Sunday night, drawing 1-1 with Mexico . The United States and Mexican national men's soccer teams played to a 1-1 draw Sunday night in a CONCACAF World Cup qualifying match at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.

Milan waiting on Costa

June 15, 2017

The striker has been linked with a move away from the Premier League champions for much of the past season, despite scoring 22 goals in all competitions. The Spain star is resigned to leaving and a return to Atletico Madrid appeals to him, even if he would have to wait until January when their transfer ban ends.

Andre Iguodala came up huge for the Warriors to win the title

June 15, 2017

Curry's backcourt partner Klay Thompson was phenomenal on defense last night, forcing an array of Cavaliers players including Kyrie Irving , Lebron James and Kevin Love all to miss multiple shots. And like I said, I just try to do everything to just try to help this team win and more. LeBron James fell two assists shy of his second consecutive triple-double, contributing team highs of 41 points and 13 boards for the Cavaliers .

Murray registers 650th match win to enter quarters

June 15, 2017

The World No.1 was the favourite to claim the title in NY last summer after winning Wimbledon and Olympic gold, but came unstuck. Nadal , bidding for a record-extending 10th title at Roland Garros , was leading 6-2 2-0 when Carreno Busta decided he could not continue after receiving lengthy treatment for an abdominal muscle injury at the end of the first set.

Nothing goes right for Wawrinka in French Open loss to Nadal

June 15, 2017

In a one-sided final, the fourth seeded Nadal demolished Stan Wawrinka 6-2, 6-3, 6-1 in just over two hours to become the first player in the Open Era to win 10 titles at any Grand Slam event. That's why he's winning so much again.' Wawrinka finally commented about hiring Paul Annacone for the grass-court season: 'I want to progress, to make strides .

Warriors dethrone Cavaliers for second title in three years

June 15, 2017

The Warriors won the title in 2015 in six games, while the Cavaliers dramatically won in 2016 in seven, becoming the first team in National Basketball Association history to win a series trailing 3-1. J.R. Smith got hotter as the series progressed and saved his best for last - finishing with 25 points, going 9-of-11 from the floor, including 7-of-8 from long-distance in the loss.

Axalta Presents the Pocono 400 DraftKings Lineup Tips (FREE Preview) — NASCAR DFS

June 15, 2017

The bash might last as long as a "Star Wars" marathon. In his only career victory, at Jacksonville, Fla., in 1963, race officials didn't let him in victory lane, fearing a riot might ensue if the white trophy girl kissed him. It was Johnson's 83rd Cup victory, tying him with Cale Yarborough for sixth on the all-time win list in the series. "I just love getting up close and personal with the drivers".

Golden State Warriors Reclaim NBA Championship Title

June 15, 2017

Cleveland stormed back from a 3-1 series deficit to win last year's finals against Golden State after the Warriors knocked off the Cavaliers in the 2015 finals. "That's all you can ask". Durant only scored five points during the surge, but his presence drew so much attention from the Cavaliers defense that open shots were created for his teammates.

New York Yankees: The Legend of Aaron Judge Continues to Grow

June 14, 2017

They are 37-23 and will end the day with no smaller than a 3.0-game lead on Boston in the AL East. HOUSTON - Eric Young Jr. smacked a three-run homer to cap a six-run outburst in the fifth inning that lifted Los Angeles to a victory and a three-game series win over Houston at Minute Maid Park.

Golden State Warriors Win Second NBA Championship In Three Seasons

June 15, 2017

Durant efficiently powered the Warriors to their second title in three years as they beat the Cavaliers 129-120 in Game 5. My first time being in this position as a head coach and you get the guys here and you play The Finals and you're starting to play better and play well, and then , you look up and the season's over.

Nashville Predators vs. Pittsburgh Penguins - 6/3/17 NHL Pick, Odds, and Prediction

June 15, 2017

They didn't have to scrape a catfish off the ice at PPG Paints Arena on Wednesday night. Battle of the nets: Pittsburgh's Matt Murray is 4-1 in the postseason with a 1.62 goals -against average and.936 save percentage. The Penguins were looking to come to Nashville with a two-game win streak. In order to win four series and hoist the illustrious Stanley Cup trophy, it's no mystery that a team success begins and ends with the play of the man between the goal posts.

Utah's delegation responds to shooting at congressional baseball practice

June 15, 2017

Alexandria police said a suspect was taken into custody and "not a threat". It was not immediately clear how many of those were law enforcement officers. At least 50 shots were fired, according to Flake. Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation said it was too early to determine a motive in the shooting or whether the attack was an attempted political assassination.

Warriors beat Cavs 129-120 to win NBA title

June 15, 2017

I was jittery. For me to go out there and for the guys that allowed me to be the leader that I am and allow me and trust me that I'm going to make the right plays and I'm going to do the right things and have the right intention, that's a compliment to my guys".

Lewis Hamilton wins 3rd straight Canadian GP, Stroll gets points

June 14, 2017

If it was plain sailing for the Briton it was anything but for Vettel who suffered front wing damage on lap one which forced him into an early pit stop and meant the Ferrari driver was playing catch up for the remainder of the race. "You always need weekends like this and for me there was a lot of time to think, when I was up front, reliving memories from 2007 and several other years here".

NBA Finals Game 3 ratings up 22 percent from a year ago

June 15, 2017

Durant came out hot in the first quarter, hitting two triples in the first 150 seconds. Only Rick Barry was faster, posting six 30-point Finals games in as many outings. In San Francisco, hundreds of fans packed Civic Center Plaza to watch the Warriors game for free on a big screen TV at City Hall. "I feel if we come out with the same energy, same effort, physicality, as we did in Game 3, we give ourselves a good chance to win".

The Pittsburgh Penguins Capture Second Straight Stanley Cup

June 14, 2017

Crosby is the rare athlete who began his career with the expectation that he'd finish it as one of the all-time greats. Another part that surprised me personally was the fact Sidney Crosby won the Conn Smythe Trophy as the Playoff MVP, now don't get me wrong he's an unbelievable player and was clutch when need be.

Warriors Fans Celebrate NBA Title with Rowdy Street Party

June 14, 2017

I just wanted to put it all out there. As players from the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors warmed up for Game 5 of the NBA Finals , members of the musical Hamilton offered a preview of their national anthem set for a few hours later.

US Rep. Vern Buchanan wasn't at baseball field

June 14, 2017

Sen. Sanders says suspected shooter reportedly volunteered on his campaign: "I am sickened by this despicable act.I condemn this action". Two Capital Police officers were shot as well. Multiple people were shot at a congressional baseball team practice in Virginia Wednesday morning. "Donna and I are praying for Congressman Scalise, his wife Jennifer, their two children, Madison and Harrison, and all those who were injured".

Virginia: Gunman shoots at Congressman during baseball practice session

June 14, 2017

Scalise, 51, was reportedly shot in the hip and is in stable condition, while the suspect was also hit and taken into custody. Trump addressed the nation lauding the "heroic actions" of the Capitol Police. Democrats were scheduled to practice later on Wednesday but that was canceled after the shooting. Trump says in a televised statement from the White House that while the political parties may have their differences, it's worth remembering that everyone who serves in Washington is ...

Golden State Takes 2nd NBA Title In 3 Years

June 14, 2017

I left everything I had out on the floor every single game for five games in this Finals, and you come up short". "I'm ready to do it again". James said Monday night after the Warriors beat the Cavs 129-120 to win the NBA Finals in Game 5 that he's going to need to think long and hard about how Cleveland can beat a Golden State team that's set up to win for a long time.

Sidney Crosby wins back-to-back Conn Smythe Award trophies

June 14, 2017

The focal point of the Penguins' system in arguably all three zones, Crosby faced the shutdown lines and pairings of every team that Pittsburgh faced in the postseason. They won without putting defence first. But I think we learned from that. Beyond Crosby and Murray, Penguins center Evgeni Malkin was exceptional, finishing as the leading scorer in the playoffs .

Penguins strike late to repeat as Stanley Cup champs

June 14, 2017

Mario (Lemieux , team owner) said he'll go down in history as one of the greatest leaders and Jim Rutherford (team general manager) referred to him as one of the top four players of all time. Penguins captain Sidney Crosby was named the Conn Smythe Trophy victor for the second consecutive postseason. "He raised his game in the big games, which is impressive", he said.

Cricket's ICC Champions Trophy marked by Google's latest Doodle

June 14, 2017

The journey began seven years ago, from No. 9, and it isn't done yet. "It's going to be a high profile match where countrymen of both the teams will be waiting eagerly for that match ". With AB de Villiers, Quinton de Kock, Hashim Amla in the side, one can not rule them out from reaching the knock-out stages. "We know that the game has gone quite a long way and we have had some good results in the recent past, so we will do our best to match that".

Cornet, Garcia advance in boost for home fans at French Open

June 14, 2017

The 21-year-old Russian beat John Isner in four sets to set up a fourth-round tie with the world No. 1 - a match he is keenly looking forward to. Elsewhere, fellow Brit, Kyle Edmund's run came to an end with a defeat by Kevin Anderson in five sets.

Pakistan Stun Proteas in Rain Affected Encounter

June 14, 2017

The victor of South Africa-India clash on Sunday will go through to the last four while one from Pakistan and Sri Lanka will join in the semis. Hasan Ali had the best bowling figure for Pakistan with 3/24 from eight overs. "Today, we need to write off, just see it as an average game". I don't think it's a huge problem at all. De Villiers has been struggling with the bat in this tournament, having recorded scores of 4 and 0 against Sri Lanka and Pakistan , respectively.

Crosby, Pens cap amazing year with 2nd straight Stanley Cup

June 14, 2017

Parity reigns in the salary-cap era. " 'We knew it was going to be tough all year, but we just tried to keep with it, ' Crosby said". We were given no shot, no chance, and he just kept us in there, so those two guys come to mind. Louis and Anaheim. Though Crosby did not have a point in the Game 6 win, his impact was felt every moment he was on the ice. Partly because he is married to country music star Carrie Underwood, he also has become a part of the face of hockey in Nashville ...

Mattis Says Congress Needs To Up Its Game On Defense Spending

June 14, 2017

Trump gave Mattis similar authority over troop levels in Syria and Iraq in April. In June 2016, President Barack Obama gave USA troops in Afghanistan more authority to offensively strike the Taliban. "But we recognise the need for urgency and your criticism is fair", he said. "Do you agree we're not winning in Afghanistan?" Mattis made the comments while testifying before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Capitol Hill, reported Reuters .

Puerto Rico mulls political status in new referendum

June 14, 2017

John Bravo, 36, who marched with a pro-independence delegation in black, holding up placards denouncing colonialism, blamed Puerto Rico's crippling debt crisis and poverty on its ambiguous status as a commonwealth, where people have US citizenship but can not vote for Congress or the president.

Forget Morata, Manchester United should be paying whatever it costs for Kane

June 14, 2017

Morata has been the subject of intense speculation in recent weeks, as United have shifted their attention to him following the end to the pursuit of Antoine Griezmann, and Romelu Lukaku being keen on a return to Chelsea . United are expected to have to pay upwards of £60m for the striker but the Daily Mail do not state how much the Premier League club have offered.

Halep misses another chance to win Grand Slam title

June 14, 2017

The 17-year-old player is the first Australian to win the boys' title at Roland Garros in 49 years. Throughout the tournament, the Latvian has shown off her enormous power, with an entertaining approach leading to plenty of unforced errors .

Young drivers finish strong in star-studded Indy 500 field

June 14, 2017

An ESPN article pointed out that most Indy fans were expecting the likes of Scott Dixon taking the win, or perhaps, Alexander Rossi doing a repeat. Sato , the first driver from Japan to win the Indy 500, held this nation's flag proudly overhead as worldwide media captured the historic feat. And finally the most fantastic crash in a race with 11 caution flags and a record 15 race leaders (four of the top six racing for Andretti ), ends with no drivers seriously injured.

Bopanna wins maiden Grand Slam title

June 14, 2017

Besides bidding for a first grand slam title herself - Halep lost a thriller to Maria Sharapova in the 2014 French Open final - the more experienced 25-year-old will secure the No. Serena Williams is pregnant, two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova is just back after being stabbed, Maria Sharapova has only recently returned from a doping ban and former world number one Victoria Azarenka gave birth to her first child late past year.

Djokovic makes winning French Open start on Agassi's watch

June 15, 2017

If Nadal can win in Paris over the next two weeks, then he will become the first player to a single major 10 times . Djokovic progressed 6-3 6-4 6-2 in Paris and will next face Portugal's Joao Sousa , who defeated Janko Tipsarevic 4-6 7-6 6-2 6-2.

Djokovic, Muguzura, Nadal in action at French Open

June 14, 2017

Moments later, just about to face a break point, Djokovic yelled at himself, mostly in Serbian. "Svetlana's a great player, especially on clay so I knew it wouldn't be easy", said Wozniacki, a two-time US Open runner-up. In remaining women's third-round matches , second-seeded Karolina Pliskova of the Czech Republic brushed aside Germany's Carina Witthoeft, 7-5, 6-1; No.

Nadal dominates to win historic 10th French Open title

June 14, 2017

As expected, Rafael Nadal has once again emerged victorious in France. "I am really happy to win here". It marked a stirring return to the top for Nadal in his favourite event and on his favorite surface: Over his career, he is now 79-2 at the French Open and 102-2 in all best-of-five-set matches on clay.

Artemis skipper falls overboard in Cup challenger finals

June 14, 2017

Team Japan came into Thursday with a commanding 3-1 lead in their semi-final. "That was obviously the key moment", an elated Outteridge said of the way the race unfolded in high winds and choppy seas. Outteridge timed his start to perfection in the second race and held off Japan to win by 28 seconds. Two crewmen were the first to move from the starboard hull to the port hull.

Lewis Hamilton claims Canadian GP win; Ferrari struggle

June 14, 2017

Vettel, meanwhile, could finish only fourth for the Ferrari . The four-time champion was last in the opening stages of Sunday's race after he was forced to change his front wing following contact with Red Bull's Max Verstappen at Turn One.

Jelena Ostapenko springs a surprise in French Open

June 14, 2017

Earlier the 20-year-old, playing at the French Open for only the second time, could not have struck the ball more sweetly for most of the one hour 59 minutes it took her to beat Romania's Simona Halep 4-6 6-4 6-3 and become Latvia's first grand slam champion.

Fans gather in Pittsburgh for Penguins' Stanley Cup parade

June 14, 2017

All 30 other National Hockey League teams are required to ask veterans to waive their no-movement clauses (NMCs) for the expansion draft by Monday. Rutherford has a ton of business to tend to, but at least he won't have to worry about the expansion draft anymore.

Jelena Ostapenko v Timea Bacsinszky - player profiles

June 14, 2017

At age 20, Jelena Ostapenko is the youngest player to reach the French Open final since 19-year-old Ana Ivanovic 10 years ago. The Latvian teenager became the surprise package of the French Open when she overpowered one of the game's best defenders to move to her first Grand Slam semi-final.

French Open Day 15: Nadal makes it 10

June 14, 2017

Nadal and Federer went head-to-head at three straight Wimbledon finals between 2006 and 2008, with Federer taking the 2006 and 2007 titles before Nadal lifted the championship for the first time in 2008. "I am happy. I am enjoying every week, and I want to continue and I'm going to try to keep working hard to try to enjoy more attractive weeks". "On grass you have to bend a lot and play, while at Roland Garros , I can stay upright a loss", the Spaniard pointed out.

Trustee: Michigan State player dismissed for alleged sexual misconduct turned in teammates

June 14, 2017

The investigation said Dantonio didn't know details of what he was being told but became concerned after an unnamed player said that he had to get the woman "out of there" because she was his friend. Robertson entered a diversionary program for the incident, which he completed March 11. "We've never intentionally brought a guy in here and said, 'Hey, that guy's going to be a bad guy, ' " Dantonio said Tuesday.

Deichmann, Watson help LSU rally past MSU 4-3 in NCAAs

June 14, 2017

Yes, that's 1:36 a.m. LSU becomes the 2nd SEC team to punch their ticket to the 2017 College World Series. "So I could wait a little bit longer". Catcher Michael Papierski hitting the go-ahead R-B-I with a Sac fly to score Zach Watson .

Everton closing in on Jordan Pickford signing from Sunderland?

June 14, 2017

And according to the Evening Standard , Arsenal had been monitoring Pickford with interest for some time, but have pulled out of the race due to the huge transfer fee Sunderland are set to pocket. The clubs are still negotiating the finer details of the deal for the 23-year-old but it is expected to be concluded this week prior to Pickford returning from England Under 21 duty in Poland.

Women's semifinals feature long shots and favorites

June 14, 2017

She will face Swiss Timea Bacsinszky in the semifinals on Thursday, when Ostapenko will celebrate her 20th birthday. Bacsinszky nearly dropped her serve but held on and won the match when Mladenovic hit a forehand wide. "I knew she would be a formidable opponent", the 30th seed grinned. The Dane took the first set on a rain-hit day at Roland Garros, but struggled with the constant delays as Ostapenko went on to win 4-6 6-2 6-2.

'16 champ Djokovic stunned by Thiem in French Open quarters

June 14, 2017

Thiem is a talented, up-and-coming player, to be sure, and he is the only man to beat Nadal in the Spaniard's 23 matches on clay in 2017. Both these players are the second favourites to win the title at Roland Garros this year, after Rafael Nadal , and it will be interesting to see how this battle pans out.

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