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Rusty Sixers Lose to Celtics in Game 1

May 01, 2018

Tatum was Boston's first pick past year - third over all - after the team swapped the No. 1 pick to the Sixers and grabbed a 2018 first-rounder as well. Whereas the Sixers are finally healthy with a masked Embiid back in the lineup, the Celtics continue to impress with Kyrie Irving and Gordon Hayward on the sidelines with season-ending injuries.

CoA asks Supreme Court to appoint administrator for Maharashtra CA

May 01, 2018

On Tuesday when the Supreme Court hears the pending BCCI case, the Committee of Administrators (CoA) will push not only for the implementation of the Justice (retd) RM Lodha recommendations but also for holding elections in the BCCI as well as the state bodies.

Trump Says Looking at Singapore, DMZ for Meeting With North Korea's Kim

May 01, 2018

The idea of meeting at the DMZ wasn't a complete surprise to aides, since Trump has been talking about it all weekend and raised it in his Sunday phone call with Moon, a senior U.S. South Korea also said Monday that it will remove propaganda-broadcasting loudspeakers from the border with North Korea this week as the rivals move to follow through with their leaders' summit declaration that produced reconciliation steps without a breakthrough in the nuclear standoff.

Arsenal target Max Meyer suspended by Schalke amid transfer speculation

May 01, 2018

He complained, among other things, that he feels "bullied" recently. Heidel arrived at Schalke from Mainz in 2016, and Meyer said he was told he could be asked to leave the club. "We cannot tolerate this procedure and these statements", Heidel declared. Meyer is set to leave as a free agent following the expiration of his contract in June.

'Dancing With the Stars' 2018: Top 8 Athletes Revealed!

May 01, 2018

Get ready, sports fans, for the most competitive season of " Dancing with the Stars " ever as the show fires up the scoreboard and welcomes 10 athletes to sparkle up their uniforms and lace up their dancing shoes as they ready themselves for their first dance on the ballroom floor, on the season premiere of " Dancing with the Stars: Athletes ", MONDAY, APRIL 30 (8:00-10:01 p.m.

Vegas favors Pats to lead National Football League in wins again

May 01, 2018

Las Vegas oddsmakers favor the New England Patriots to lead the National Football League in wins next season. As Purdum notes in his piece, oddsmakers believe New England now has a slimmer margin for error than in past years. Those odds are slightly different than the ones Bovada gave Los Angeles after the Brandin Cooks trade, listing it at 9-1 - trailing only the Eagles and Patriots.

Souness slams Xhaka, says Arsenal need 'a couple of men'

May 01, 2018

Marouane Fellaini headed home a 91st-minute victor for United, meaning Arsenal can not finish in the top four and will finish below north London rivals Tottenham for the second successive season. He goes to ground and this is: 'Look at me I'm working hard and trying to be... What he ought to do is come throughout, physique verify Pogba and threat taking a yellow card.

Quavo Charged With Battery After Fight With Valet In Las Vegas

May 01, 2018

Sources also tell The Blast that the fight supposedly began when Migos member Quavo "was asked by a hotel employee to move his auto". We're told the valet's order pissed off Quavo , and he and 3 other guys got into a scuffle with the guy.

"The Butterfly Returns": Mariah Carey announces new Vegas residency

May 01, 2018

Mariah Carey is returning to Las Vegas for a new residency. "Playing selected dates in May and June 2015; February, June, August and September 2016; and July 2017, " #1 to Infinity " sold out 13 of its 50 shows in a venue generally configured for around 35,000.

Terry Rozier shows up for Game 1 wearing Drew Bledsoe jersey

May 01, 2018

They went back and forth, including a chippy exchange in Game 5. Bledsoe-inspired trolling comes after the Celtics eliminated Eric and the Bucks in Game 7 of their playoff matchup. "I've got to take my hat off to him". It's even worse that Kyrie Irving's backup outplayed Bledsoe in every facet of the game . With much of the attention focused on Philadelphia young guns Simmons and Joel Embiid, Boston's youth movement of Tatum and Rozier led the way.

Chicago Cubs vs. Colorado Rockies

May 01, 2018

The Cubs moved a season-high six games over.500 and picked up their 16th win before May 1 for only the fourth time in franchise history. Both benches were warned in the first inning by plate umpire Jeff Nelson when Colorado's Charlie Blackmon , the second batter of the game, was grazed on the elbow by a pitch from Cubs starter Jon Lester .

Suspended Joe Kelly Takes In Red Sox Game From Fenway Park Bleachers

May 01, 2018

BC-BBA-Royals-Red Sox, 1st Ld-Writethru, 554 What a month: Red Sox complete best April with win over KCAP Photo MAMD109, MAMD108, MAMD112, MAMD111, MAMD110, MAMD107Eds: APNewsNow. Meanwhile, the Boston bullpen held the Royals to four hits after Rodriguez departed at the end of the fourth inning. Cora feared their aggressiveness was starting to hurt them over their previous eight games, when they had scored just 24 runs and struck out 85 times, fourth-most in the majors over that span.

Woman, 69, killed in Oxford Circle fire

May 01, 2018

But the woman wasn't feeling well when Bill Roseman and his wife were picked up for church. "I spoke to her at 7:30 this morning". "Companies put the fire under control in approximately 15 minutes", said Deputy Fire Commissioner Jesse Wilson.

Tom Brady On NFL Kneeling: 'Respect Everyone's Opinions'

May 01, 2018

Brady says the kneeling debate sparked a lot of "great conversations" in the locker room and meeting rooms. Brady , who has been missing from the voluntary workouts, reiterated that he was going to play this season. That being said, one Broncos diehard took his hatred of Teflon Tom and the Pats next level by committing to an Eagles Super Bowl 52 tat above his left knee.

Dodgers suffer tough blow as Seager ruled out for season

May 01, 2018

The Dodgers announced the news on Monday, two-time All-Star and Silver Slugger Award victor Seager succumbing to a right ulnar collateral ligament sprain. Last season, Seager was 17th in MVP voting. This spring, he said every throw he made late last season was bothering him. He declined to undergo surgery after the conclusion of the World Series, but instead opted for rest to rehab the injury.

Chelsea's Maurizio Sarri Interest Leaves Napoli Thinking of Rafael Benitez Return

May 01, 2018

As his approach is not dissimilar to Pep Guardiola, who has just won the Premier League with Manchester City, Sportitalia transfer guru Alfredo Pedullà claims that Chelsea want Sarri to replace Antonio Conte . Monaco have previously been linked with Roberto Mancini and Luciano Spalletti in the past but the club's President Vladi Vasilyev sees Sarri as the ideal manager for the club and they will be willing to pay the Italian's 8 million euros release clause too.

76ers' Ersan İlyasova Takes A Shot At Fair Weather Miami Heat Fans

May 01, 2018

The first-round series between the Sixers and Heat was the shortest of all the Eastern Conference series, lasting just five games before Philadelphia moved on to the second round, but it was also the most intense over that short stretch. But the Philadelphia players are under no illusions about what's in store for them in Boston. Boston is revered as one of the most raucous sports towns in America, but the undermanned Celtics will likely be playing without Jaylen Brown , who is doubtful ...

Celtics' Jaylen Brown doubtful for Monday's Game 1 vs. 76ers

May 01, 2018

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown is out for Monday's Game 1 against the Philadelphia 76ers as he continues to battle a right hamstring strain suffered in Boston's Game 7 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks . Marcus Smart will start in Brown's place. "He went through stuff this morning, although they cut him short from going through the whole workout", Stevens said.

Legislative committee releases addendum to report on Missouri Gov. Greitens

May 01, 2018

Just as we learned today that a member of the Jefferson City media dropped off $50,000 in cash to support this campaign of false accusations against the Governor, a report was released with more false information that has not been subject to cross-examination.

Hurricanes fire former GM Ron Francis

May 01, 2018

Less than eight weeks after he was stripped of his title as general manager of the Carolina Hurricanes , Ron Francis is no longer a part of the team's front office. In 2014, Francis was named as the general manager for the Hurricanes, replacing Jim Rutherford, who had been with the franchise ever since the team's move to Raleigh.

Romelu Lukaku injury casts doubt over FA Cup fitness

May 01, 2018

Lukaku, who was making his 50th United appearance on Sunday (April 29), has scored 27 goals in his first season at Old Trafford, five of those strikes coming in the FA Cup. The left-back supplied the cross for Marouane Fellaini's injury-time victor and continues to be a major influence for the club he joined back in 2011.

Mauricio Pochettino Says Spurs Years Ahead Of Schedule

May 01, 2018

The England striker claimed Christian Eriksen's effort clipped his shoulder on the way in and the league's goals accreditation panel eventually sided with Kane. "I wanted to say [after United] that the club is not going to change". "He could be England's captain at the World Cup". However, the fans' thoughts were more on Dier's 46th appearance of the season, and it would seem that Spurs fans aren't certain about what it is that he does best, despite being a clear favourite of Mauricio ...

Palace's Hodgson says Loftus-Cheek good as any England players he managed

May 01, 2018

And Cascarino joined talkSPORT on Monday morning to rave about Loftus-Cheek, who joined Palace from Chelsea on a season-long loan deal last summer, saying he will be part of the Blues' first-team next year. "He's gifted as hell, really nimble with his feet, lots of composure, can create a goal and even score one on the odd occasion". 'I am just concentrating on performing, trying to get better and focusing on trying to win and getting three points in the next two games for Palace and see ...

Pat Riley hopes to fix issues between Hassan Whiteside and Erik Spoelstra

May 01, 2018

If not, well, Riley flat-out told reporters that no one on the roster is untouchable. "That doesn't happen very often". We're going to continue to try to make the team better internally, from within obviously. "There's always something that brings you back in, there's something that sucks you back in". "You could tell yourself in September, 'This is my past year.' But by the end of the season, something happens that sucks you back in, 'I can't now".

Liverpool's Alexander-Arnold prepared for hostile Rome reception

May 01, 2018

When informed of the error, he said: 'Oh, equal is it?' Oh well, hopefully I'll play on Wednesday (against Roma ). Now, Alexander-Arnold said his side were ready to be challenged in the Stadio Olimpico. They need to score goals to get through, the same as City. "The front three especially will make the runs and we will look to find them". "We know they are going to have to come and score goals".

'Icarus' Doctor Grigory Rodchenkov Sues Brooklyn Nets Owner

May 01, 2018

Rodchenkov's legal team want the USA courts to dismiss the suit immediately and have countered with their own multi-million-dollar claim against Prokhorov, one of Russia's richest men, based on NY law that protects whistle-blowers. "If the Russians seriously believe there is no state-sponsored doping system, why didn't they produce the emails, the lab data, the stored samples at the Moscow lab?" Rodchenkov also took issue with Russian reports he has backed off his claims in the wake of ...

Stephen Curry 'Probable' for Warriors' Game 2 vs. Pelicans, Per Steve Kerr

May 01, 2018

When he returns in the playoffs, however, Curry has only one goal. "Just not suck after missing five weeks", Curry told The Undefeated . "Just try to use my energy as a spark". Golden State has an opportunity to take a commanding series lead Tuesday night. He participated in his first scrimmage Friday. He shot 42.3 percent from beyond the arc.

Browns holding 3 picks in second round of National Football League draft

April 30, 2018

Dorsey told reporters the team was satisfied it had done its homework on Callaway's background, just as it had on Mayfield, whose Heisman Trophy-winning year began with an offseason arrest. But Dorsey and Jackson were sold on the Heisman Trophy victor more than a month ago. "His football I.Q.is as high as any I've been around", Jackson says of Mayfield.

Vikings re-sign CB Terence Newman, soon to be 40

May 01, 2018

Last season, Newman appeared in all 16 regular season games for Minnesota, starting seven while picking off one pass and breaking up seven more. He primarily served in a reserve role behind Xavier Rhodes and Trae Waynes in 2017, registering 35 tackles, five passes defended and one interception.

Indianapolis Colts select Quenton Nelson at No

May 01, 2018

Both of them have had strong seasons during their career, but each player struggled with injuries previous year. General manager Chris Ballard said the inquiries were made before the trade deadline. The Colts finally gave their franchise quarterback some extra protection by taking the Notre Dame guard, the highest-rated offensive linemen in the National Football League draft , with the sixth overall pick on Thursday night.

Reuben Foster's plea hearing pushed back again as prosecution reviews new video

April 30, 2018

Demertzis said the District Attorney's Office understands that the changes in the case have prompted a lot of questions, but stressed that the public should keep in mind one thing: it's common for domestic violence victims to work against the system that is created to protect them.

Donald Penn and wife issue joint statement: 'No physical altercation'

April 30, 2018

TMZ Sports reported police in the Los Angeles area responded to a call Sunday, but Penn had already fled the scene when they arrived. Penn is one of the best linemen in the league and signed a 2-year $21 million extension in 2017 with Oakland.

Brad Tavares Faces Israel Adesnaya in TUF 27 Finale Main Event

April 30, 2018

Now on a four-fight win streak, UFC middleweight and Hawaii native Brad Tavares is joining his fellow local fighters - Max Holloway, Yancy Medeiros and Rachael Ostovich - in Las Vegas this July for International Fight Week. TUF 27 Finale will be held one night before UFC 226 . Tavares, a longtime Las Vegan, won his fourth consecutive fight with a knockout of Krzysztof Jotko on the same card.

Dana White: Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Conor McGregor would happen in Las Vegas

April 30, 2018

UFC President Dana White will reportedly wait until after the NY legal system decides what to do with Conor McGregor before handing down any suspensions or punishment of his own. McGregor is by far the UFC's biggest draw and getting him back in action sooner rather than later is only going to be good for the company's bottom line.

Liverpool FC to offer 25-year-old £145000 a week contract

April 30, 2018

Salah scooped the Players' Player of the Year prize at a special ceremony in London earlier this month, having been voted the victor of the accolade by his peers at the 92 Premier League and Football League clubs. He has four years to run on his existing contract and the Sun says that Liverpool want to conclude the new deal before the World Cup "when his value could increase even more".

Europa League: Mkhitaryan, Iwobi doubtful for Arsenal's trip to Atletico Madrid

April 30, 2018

The 21-year-old was in action for the entire 90 minutes in Arsenal's loss. Arsenal fans were not too impressed when new signing Henrikh Mkhitaryan refused to celebrate his goal against Manchester United on Sunday. Arsenal travel to Atletico Madrid on Thursday for the second leg of their Europa League semi-final. "We will have to monitor them". The closest the Gunners have got to winning an European title was in 2006 when they lost 2-1 to Barcelona at the final of Champions League.

Leafs announce Lamoriello will not return as General Manager

April 30, 2018

The Maple Leafs set franchise records for points and wins in the regular season, but were eliminated in seven games by the Boston Bruins in the first round of the playoffs last week. Shanahan was able to convince one of his mentors to join him in Toronto, surrendering a third-round pick as compensation. In a statement, Shanahan said Lamoriello, 75, would transition to a senior adviser role.

How Dino Melaye survived Recall Process (FULL STORY)

April 30, 2018

I will always stand by the truth and the people at all times. God bless Kogi West,"he said". "Every lie has an expiry date". He added, "INEC has demonstrated by what happened on Saturday that you can not get through with an impacted situation and it was very clear that it would not pass that test because the verification showed very clearly that the petitioners did not have what it takes to enable us to go ahead with the referendum stage".

Honda confirms talks with Red Bull

April 30, 2018

The FIA's sporting regulations state that manufacturers must inform them before the middle of May as to which teams they intend to supply next season. It had been expected that Red Bull would assess Honda's performance in the early races before making a call as to which engine to run next season. Honda is still seeking to improve its energy recovery systems and its internal combustion engine technology and is yet to prove it is ready to produce a race-winning engine, but there is evidence of ...

Yankees do just enough to extend winning streak to nine

April 30, 2018

To that, Sabathia appeared to tell Hernandez to stop talking to him (among other things). With Stanton on 2nd, Gary Sanchez would absolutely crush a 447-foot two-run shot well into the left-field seats to give the Yankees a 2-0 lead. Through five innings Sabathia didn't allow a run, gave up two singles, walked one and faced two batters with a runner in scoring position. In a rare night where they couldn't hit , the pitching was the difference.

Ajax Star Comments On Tottenham Hotspur Link

April 30, 2018

The Amsterdam club complete their campaign by taking on Excelsior and it remains to be seen if it is De Ligt's final match for the side. The newspaper report says Pochettino has lined-up de Ligt as a replacement for the Belgian global and will look to lure the Dutch worldwide to the white half of north London over the coming months.

Nationals catch some breaks, beat Diamondbacks

April 30, 2018

Ray exited the field with trainers after just 1.1 innings, allowing a single hit and striking out two batters. The Diamondbacks aren't expected to provide another update on Ray's conditioning until sending him in for an MRI, but the injury looks like something that could result in him missing time beyond Sunday.

Marcus Mariota, Titans Fire Up Predators Crowd, Offensive Line Chugs Beers

April 30, 2018

Lewan, along with his fellow Tennessee Titan offensive linemen, fired up the Bridgestone Arena crowd by slamming Bud Lights, and Lewan took it upon himself to chug one with the support of a catfish. It's a tradition in Nashville to throw a catfish on the ice before Predators playoff games. It became a tradition. Pittsburgh ended up winning their second consecutive Stanley Cup in six games and are now looking to make it three in a row this year.

No rest for the tired: Cavaliers advance to face Raptors (schedule)

April 30, 2018

On Friday, the Raptors beat the Washington Wizards 102-92 in game six of their best out of seven Eastern Conference quarterfinal series to win the series four games to two. The only way Toronto can exorcise their demons is if their stars play like stars. Kyle Lowry has to score and create. There is no doubt that Siakam has solidified the Raptors depth and has been a catalyst at the power forward position when starter Serge Ibaka needs to take a breather.

Jose Mourinho fears Romelu Lukaku could miss FA Cup final

April 30, 2018

Mourinho has already highlighted that he would not be pursuing a new striker during the summer and Lukaku could cement his spot for the long-term with Marcus Rashford the sole player competing alongside him. United have back-to-back away games in the Premier League next before they welcome Watford to Old Trafford on the final day of the season. He wants to always play all the time.

Mourinho: United Deserved The Win Against Young Arsenal Team

April 30, 2018

Henrikh Mkhitaryan's 51 minute goal had cancelled out Paul Pogba's 16th minute opener. Arsenal almost held on, but the result means United are guaranteed a top-four finish in the Premier League, and need just four points from their last three games to secure second place.

The Russia World Cup comes to 'FIFA 18' on May 29th

April 30, 2018

Kick-Off mode is getting a World Cup wrapping, too, and, of course, Ultimate Team will receive a full World Cup overhaul. In the custom FIFA World Cup mode, you can select any of the global teams in FIFA 18 , including those who didn't qualify, create your own tournament draw, and play through that way.

Boucher, Demko lift Comets, force Game 5

April 30, 2018

The Comets forced a deciding Game 5 with a statement 5-2 victory in Game 4 of their first-round postseason series on Friday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. Having just returned from a three-month secondment at Air Canada Centre, defenceman Travis Dermott stepped in front of the media at Ricoh Coliseum on Sunday with a revelation: "It's like coming home".

Bill Cosby Stripped Of His Honorary Doctorates From Temple University And More

April 30, 2018

Associate Director of Media Relations Abby Simmons said at the time to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette that the "university is having internal discussions about Bill Cosby's honorary degree". Constand said she had socialized with Cosby and then sought him out for career advice before he later knocked her out with three blue pills he called "your friends" and then penetrated her with his fingers as she lay immobilized, unable to resist or say no.

Lucky loser Cecchinato wins title in Hungary

April 30, 2018

The Italian defeated Australian John Millman in the Budapest final 7-5 6-4. "It is very odd because I lost last week [in qualifying] and tomorrow I will play the final", Cecchinato said. The 25-year-old next faces the victor of the other semi-final between Australia's John Millman and last year's beaten finalist Aljaz Bedene . John Millman had qualified for the final earlier in the day after successfully closing out his semifinal match against Aljaz Bedene, which had been suspended on ...

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