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South Africa beat England by three runs to level T20 series

June 26, 2017

The third Twenty20 worldwide will be held on Sunday before the four-Test series starts on July 6 at Lord's. But England were left to count the cost of Jason Roy's controversial dismissal for obstructing the field as South Africa levelled the three-match series at 1-1 when Liam Dawson failed to connect with the final ball of the match.

Andy Murray to warm up for Wimbledon at Hurlingham event

June 26, 2017

In order to avoid burn-out, Federer opted to sit out the entire clay-court season to stay fresh for Wimbledon and it appears to be paying dividends after he secured his place in the quarter-finals of the Gerry Weber Open in Halle, Germany, on Thursday courtesy of a 7-6 6-4 win over home favourite Mischa Zverev .

Coyotes acquire Stepan from Rangers

June 26, 2017

Some of who the Coyotes hope to be huge parts of their team going forward are still in their youth, like 22-year-old Max Domi, 21-year-old Christian Dvorak and 19-year-old Jakob Chychrun. The 27-year-old played in 81 games for NY last campaign, tying a career high with 55 points on 17 goals and 38 assists. And while it's known that the Coyotes have been embroiled in arena drama and ownership shakeups, there are a lot of positives for Stepan to look forward to in Phoenix.

Erin Andrews Marries Jarret Stoll In Montana

June 26, 2017

The $100,000 Pyramid airs Sundays at 10pm on ABC. The couple married in a ceremony in Montana in front of a small group of friends and family. Andrews wore a gown designed by Carolina Herrera . Meanwhile, Andrews recently opened up about her battle against cervical cancer and shared how her diagnosis changed her relationship with Stoll. Andrews also reflected about her journey to the altar.

Hamilton claims Canada GP as Vettel stumbles

June 26, 2017

Hamilton's third win of the season, his sixth in Montreal and the 56th of his career, helped him reduce championship leader Sebastian Vettel's advantage to 12 points. "[The soft] was not quite as good as I was expecting so pace was missing". In that endeavour he was assisted by the opening lap appearance of the Safety Car, due to a collision between Carlos Sainz's Toro Rosso and Romain Grosjean's Haas.

Jordan Spieth leads after three rounds at PGA Travelers Championship

June 26, 2017

Spieth's 4-under third round yesterday gave him a 1-shot lead over Boo Weekley but to get it he had to birdie three of the final four holes after bogeying the par-5 13th and par-4 14th, an unusual misstep for golf's newest wunderkind.

7 things to know about Pelicans draft pick Frank Jackson

June 26, 2017

The New Orleans Pelicans made some interesting moves in the 2017 NBA Draft and added a needed piece to the roster. Standing at 6-foot-6 and 208 pounds and sporting a 7-foot wingspan, Reed averaged 35.3 minutes, 14.9 points and almost five rebounds per game this year.

A's lineup: After big debut, Barreto moves up vs White Sox

June 26, 2017

A's rookie Daniel Gossett (1-2) gave up two unearned runs in six innings, earning his first major league victory in his third career start. Barreto, Olson and Brugman became just the second set of teammates in major league history to hit their first career homers in the same game, according to the Elias Sports Bureau.

Kohli: SA win probably our best game so far

June 26, 2017

We were completely outplayed today. "I did not expect South Africa , the world's top-ranked ODI side team, to choke yet again". "It wasn't a mental thing". "Maybe because of how much limited-overs cricket we play, I think the players are getting more experienced in hard situations", he said. His fourth Champions Trophy didn't work out, but that hasn't stopped him looking forward to what he hopes will be his fourth Cricket World Cup in 2019, back in England .

Jimmy Butler opens up about his trade to Timberwolves

June 26, 2017

Pick nearly any combination of draft picks and Celtics players out of a hat, and you'll end up with a better package than what the Bulls got from Minnesota. Adding to the difficulty was Dunn's underwelming first year in Minnesota, which diminished his trade value as well, even in the eyes of the point guard-needy Bulls.

Prosecutors appeal Aaron Hernandez's voided murder conviction

June 26, 2017

Hernandez's April 2015 conviction was vacated May 9 under a Colonial-era legal practice of voiding murder convictions of defendants whose appeals have not been heard. The prosecution has maintained Hernandez lost his right to abatement when he took his own life, claiming he did so intentionally because he knew the conviction would be thrown out.

Muller in semis of Queen's club tennis meet

June 26, 2017

Marin Cilic and Grigor Dimitrov avoided the curse of the seeds at Queens Club on Friday as they moved into the semi-finals of the Aegon Championships . The 18-time grand slam champion, whose last title at Halle was in 2015, skipped the entire claycourt season after winning the Australian Open and claiming titles at Indian Wells and Miami this year, to prepare for grass.

'Alvaro Morata wants more playing time'

June 26, 2017

With veteran pair Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Wayne Rooney expected to leave the club before next season, Jose Mourinho has set his sights on bolstering his front line options at Old Trafford. Lopez reiterates that he has "not yet met with the representatives from Real Madrid ". Jose Mourinho's side moved quickly for Morata after Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann ruled out a move to United last week, after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) had rejected Atletico's appeal of ...

Pepe: 'Portugal ignoring Cristiano Ronaldo speculation'

June 26, 2017

Barcelona's Lionel Messi was sentenced to a 21-month jail sentence and 2.09 million euro fine past year for tax fraud . Former Manchester United winger Angel Di Maria has been given a one-year prison sentence and fined 2million euros (£1.76million) after pleading guilty to two counts of tax fraud in Spain .

Santana leads to Twins to sweep, first place in AL Central

June 26, 2017

Buddy Boshers worked two scoreless innings and Brandon Kintzler finished the nine-hitter. Kluber has not allowed an earned run in his last 21 innings. Rosario made a wise read in the second on a wind-blown fly ball that left fielder Austin Jackson allowed to drop on the warning track. Edwin Encarnacion may be getting all of the attention for his fantastic play over the last month, however, Cleveland's offense has gotten a major spark from a less-likely candidate in Jose Ramirez ; Ramirez ...

Kvitova sends Wimbledon warning with Birmingham title

June 26, 2017

Petra Kvitova capped her remarkable comeback from a career-threatening hand injury by winning the Aegon Classic . "I just believed", Safarova said of the incident. Czech Republic's Petra Kvitova in action against Czech Republic's Lucie Safarova during their semifinal match at the Birmingham Classic tennis tournament at Edgbaston Priory, Birmingham, England.

Warren Gatland responds to critics after 'challenging' week for Lions

June 26, 2017

After two less than convincing performances in the first week of the tour, a win over the Provincial Barbarians and defeat to the Blues, Ireland and Lions defence coach Farrell now has a foundation on which to build, starting on Tuesday (8:35am Irish time) against the Highlanders in Dunedin.

All Blacks foiled 'Warrenball' but Lions will adjust - Hansen

June 25, 2017

There were a couple of golden moments that we could have taken and we just switched off when they caught us on a quick tap penalty for a try. "We're just going to have to make sure that if they employ those tactics next week we're much more effective at negating the momentum they created".

Cilic edges past Muller to reach Queen's final

June 26, 2017

Lopez, yet another male player who appears to be getting better with age, is the oldest victor of the prestigious Queen's Club championship in the professional era. "It was tough to put that (match point in 2014) out of my mind so it was hard to handle my nerves but I managed it". He saved a host of break points in the second set before suddenly rocking Cilic with the first break of the Croatian's serve to level at one set all.

Orioles avoid dubious pitching mark, Bundy beats Rays 8-3

June 25, 2017

Peterson and Derek Norris hit two-run homers off Ubaldo Jimenez (2-3) as Orioles pitchers allowed at least five runs for the 20th consecutive game, tying a major league record set by the 1924 Philadelphia Phillies . "It starts with a leadoff walk". He matched his season high with eight strikeouts, and though he walked four, Bundy scattered just five hits. Mejia and relievers Tyler Duffey, Taylor Rogers and Trevor Hildenberger combined on a four-hitter.

Roy Nelson To Make Bellator Debut At Bellator 183 In September

June 25, 2017

It will be Henderson's fourth appearance under the Bellator banner. Henderson last fought for Bellator at Bellator 165, losing a title bout to Michael Chandler by split decision last November. On Saturday night following Bellator NYC at Madison Square Garden, Bellator announced Nelson's promotional debut is set for Bellator 183 on September 23.

New Zealand advances to America's Cup

June 25, 2017

However, it all went pear-shaped for Sweden's Aussie helmsman, ending up in the Great Sound coming into the sixth gate after losing himself as Artemis turned, gifting Team New Zealand one of the easiest wins they'll get this year. Upwind and downwind Aoteraoa had the measure of Artemis, with an average speed nearly three knots faster than the Swedish boat. "We had just battled our way back in and it was obviously a bit of a shame".

Mexico knock out Confederations Cup hosts Russian Federation

June 25, 2017

Petersburg Stadium, Russia, Saturday, June 24, 2017 . Russia's Alexander Samedov, left, celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Confederations Cup, Group A soccer match between Mexico and Russia, at the Kazan Arena, Russia, Saturday, June 24, 2017.

Proteas to bat first against England at Taunton

June 25, 2017

Roy returned to form at Taunton with a sparkling 45-ball 67 before he became just the ninth batsman in history to be given out obstructing the field in an worldwide match. He has waited a long time for his opportunity in England's limited-overs teams and the evidence of the last couple of weeks suggests he is determined to take it.

Sixers already looking to extend Joel Embiid

June 25, 2017

Those teams have met in the Finals for three straight seasons, and both would have to be the overwhelming favorites to meet there again next season. "I'm going to come in, work as hard as I can". Despite averaging 20.2 points and 7.8 rebounds, Embiid's 2016-17 campaign was cut short by a torn meniscus in his knee . No other U.S. university player averaged 14 points with six rebounds and six assists a game as well.

Patrick Stewart drinks Champagne from shoe at Canadian Grand Prix

June 25, 2017

The 76-year-old was in Canada being hosted by Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes team and joined victor Hamilton, Valtteri Bottas and third-placed Daniel Ricciardo on the Canadian Grand Prix podium. "I'd love some, yeah". Raising the boot to his lips, Sir Patrick drained it, declaring: "Bravo!" Sir Patrick Stewart has boldly gone were no one has gone before.

Alvaro Morata's agent: "He can not do a season like this again".

June 25, 2017

Spanish newspaper Marca is claiming that Mourinho has promised to make Morata a key player at Manchester United as the reports linking the 24-year-old with a move to Old Trafford continue. It is understood Morata has agreed in principle to the terms that will be offered to him at United and the transfer is now in the hands of the two clubs.

First among equals as Halep, Ostapenko eye French title

June 25, 2017

Open. Ostapenko's carefree attacking tennis ultimately proved too strong for the consistency and experience of Halep , with the favourite helpless by the closing stages. "I was just trying to stay aggressive", Ostapenko told NBC afterward . "I think it was a good tournament". "That really helped me". More crisp striking from Ostapenko nudged the 20-year-old ahead once more, but the errors flew off her racquet just as regularly and Halep pulled 4-3 in front.

Hamilton on pole for Azerbaijan GP

June 25, 2017

The win is the first for Red Bull this season, and the fifth of Ricciardo's career. In a moment likely to become the most controversial of the season, an irate Vettel then pulled up alongside Hamilton and drove into the side of his title rival, something which later earned the championship leader a 10-second stop-go penalty.

Lakers GM Rob Pelinka calls D'Angelo Russell extraordinary

June 25, 2017

So after spending almost all of Thursday "running various trades and running scenarios" with president of basketball operations Magic Johnson , general manager/director of scouting Jesse Buss and D-Fenders president Joey Buss, Pelinka said that exercise will resume in the days to come.

Markelle Fultz & Josh Jackson Were Worried About Playing Time on Boston Celtics

June 25, 2017

It was fun watching the confetti rain down as Sixers fans at an outdoor draft party cheered raucously as Fultz's name was announced by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver as the No. Tonight is the night every hoop phenom dreams about. "It's insane, I couldn't ask for anything more, to be able to learn from [Johnson] every day is truly a blessing", Ball said.

Azerbaijan F1 Grand Prix back underway after red flag

June 25, 2017

The German driver, a four-time Formula One world champion, accused Hamilton of deliberately slowing down in front of him while the Briton was leading the race in Baku . Vettel had complained over the radio that Hamilton "brake tested" him in the first incident, but the second earned an immediate rebuke from Sky F1's pundits.

England captain Eoin Morgan rested for T20 decider against South Africa

June 25, 2017

But South Africa levelled the three-match series at 1-1 when Liam Dawson failed to connect with the final ball of the match. What time does the live coverage of the England vs South Africa 2nd T20I start? It was the first time that such a dismissal had occurred in the history of global T20 cricket.

Hamilton third in final practice as Vettel has mechanical woes in Baku

June 25, 2017

Hamilton was on pole position for the 66th time in his career, with Bottas second on the grid; Kimi Raikkonen third and Vettel fourth. "It's already an wonderful thing to have matched (Senna)". Hamilton was on Vettel's tail on the last lap, but could not overtake. "If I get a penalty then we should both get a penalty", the German driver said.

Man United boss Jose Mourinho releases statement following tax fraud allegations

June 25, 2017

Manchester United Manager, Jose Mourinho , has been accused of defrauding tax authorities in Spain during his time with Real Madrid . The investigation was opened after the Spanish tax authorities informed the Public Prosecutor's Office about perceived discrepancies in the data, with a Madrid judge now set to determine the next stage of the process.

Vegas holds all the cards with National Hockey League expansion draft list out

June 25, 2017

George McPhee's phones have rung constantly for five days inside the Golden Knights' offices in Summerlin. Shortly after protected lists were released Sunday morning, GMs began calling McPhee to try to poach available players from other teams.

Rio Ferdinand sends message to Man United fans about Cristiano Ronaldo

June 25, 2017

The background to this is a concerted attempt by public prosecutors in Spain to target high-earners suspected of tax evasion, with Jose Mourinho and Cristiano Ronaldo the most recent big names implicated, although both have strongly denied any wrongdoing.

HS Prannoy, Srikanth enter Indonesia Open semi-finals

June 25, 2017

Indian shuttlers HS Prannoy and Kidambi Srikanth entered the semifinals of Indonesian Open badminton championship Superseries event after beating higher ranked opponents. Long led 11-6 at one stage, but Prannoy narrowed the deficit to 11-12 with some great retrieves. Women's singles: Chen Xiaoxin (Chn) bt Soniia Cheah 12-21, 21-18, 21-11.

FIFA reaches late deal to show Confederations Cup in Russia

June 25, 2017

Matches will be played in St Petersburg, Moscow, Kazan and Sochi. The Moscow stadium is home to the Russian national team and Spartak Moscow who have used the stadium since it opened in 2014. We've heard plenty about the myriad human rights abuses that have occurred in Qatar during construction for the 2022 World Cup , but there's another World Cup to be held before we get to that inevitable disaster.

Louis Riddick Reportedly Tabbed for Chiefs GM Interview After John Dorsey's Exit

June 25, 2017

Much of the speculation immediately afterward suggested this was a power move by Reid to get more of a say over the construction of the roster. National Football League analyst Louis Riddick is a candidate for the Kansas City Chiefs' vacant general manager job after John Dorsey was surprisingly fired last week.

Nadal swipes away Wawrinka to lift tenth French Open

June 25, 2017

Third seed Wawrinka, having beaten world number one Andy Murray with a majestic display of firepower in a gruelling semi-final, arrived full of hope as, at 32, he tried to become the oldest French Open victor since Andres Gimeno in 1972. But Nadal's 10th title at Roland Garros is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the incredible nature of his success. Despite having spent more than five hours on court getting to the final, 2015 champion Wawrinka had the first break point in the ...

Johny Hendricks misses weight at UFC Fight Night 112

June 25, 2017

Both men enter this bout hungry for a win, with Hendricks going off as a -225 favorite on the UFC Fight Night 112 odds to get one over Boetsch (+175). This looks like a plan by the UFC to push some fresher talent into the division , as well as showcase who's making some noise in one of the most talent-rich divisions in all of MMA.

Saina Nehwal crashes out of Australian Open Super Series

June 25, 2017

Srikanth will face anyone between Yuji of China and Denmark's Hans-Kristian Vittinghus, whoever emerges as victorious in the second quarter final match. Match was tough for both of them as they know each others game in and out. Shi grabbed three straight points but another rally ended with his shuttle going long as Srikanth moved to 16-11.

Blue Jays closer Roberto Osuna feeling 'weird,' mentally off

June 25, 2017

EDT game against the Royals. And Whit Merrifield gave them the win with a walk-off two-run double. The Royals opened this weekend series with a 5-4 win on Friday. Happ. Estrada gave up three runs and five hits in seven innings. He struck out four. "I wish I knew how to get out of here and how to get out of this", Osuna said.

Running back Tae Provens commits to LSU

June 25, 2017

Provens ran for 1,264 yards and 17 touchdowns in 11 games last season. He chose LSU over Tennessee, South Carolina, Auburn and Louisville. Provens, according to 247Sports Composite, is a top-50 athlete in the nation and top-25 prospect in Alabama.

Record champion Nadal in French Open

June 25, 2017

But Nadal has been advised by his team and medical staff to rest his body before the third Grand Slam of the year, Wimbledon . Tournament organisers had rolled out a banner with the words "Bravo Rafa" and showed a video of all his ten victories on the big screen inside the stadium during the trophy ceremony.

The future of women's tennis is now: French Open victor Jelena Ostapenko

June 25, 2017

The French Open , she added, was always the major she dreamed of winning, from the time she strolled around the grounds as a 12-year-old and taking in the history at the museum. "She has a lot of advantage because she knows most of the match depends on her side". Bombarding Halep from the back-court, Ostapenko continued to land winners - but even more unforced errors and quickly lapsed to 0-3 (0-40).

South Korean president calls for North Korean Olympic participation

June 25, 2017

The North Korean taekwondo team is expected to stay in the South for nine days. Amid much fanfare at Gimpo International Airport in Seoul, the International Taekwondo Federation (ITF) delegation of 36, led by its president Ri Yong-son, arrived south of the tense border via Beijing.

Warriors clinched the championship with a signature run

June 25, 2017

To win his first National Basketball Association title, Durant had to overcome Cavaliers forward LeBron James , whose former Miami Heat team defeated Durant's Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2012 Finals. "I left everything on the floor every game", James said after averaging a triple-double in his eighth Finals. Kevin Durant celebrates after being named Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player on June 12, 2017.

Manchester United offer contract terms to Roma star Radja Nainggolan

June 25, 2017

The Belgium global was heavily linked with Chelsea a year ago and again at the beginning of this summer but United have know made their interest concrete, offering Nainggolan a deal worth £6.6m-a-season, according to Il Tempo . "Maybe it's true, maybe it isn't", shrugged the 29-year-old on worldwide duty when asked about Manchester United interest. 'Right now I just want to go on vacation, then we'll see what happens'.

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