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Loris Karius: 'I haven't really slept since the Champions League final'

May 28, 2018

Many figures from the game also offered their support to Karius , with Neville Southall, ex-goalkeeper of Liverpool's Merseyside rivals Everton, extending his hopes that the German could overcome his personal nightmare. Champions League success will always be the ultimate goal for a club of Liverpool's pedigree, but they have gone too long without silverware and giving greater importance to the domestic cups is perhaps a route they must now take.

Stephen Curry shared moment during Game 6 with Trevor Ariza

May 28, 2018

We've worked too hard this season to go home. Looking at the betting trends, the Warriors are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 Conference Finals games, 5-14 ATS in their last 19 road games against a team with a winning home record and 5-17 ATS in their last 22 games following a win.

Seminoles win ACC baseball tournament championship in extra innings

May 28, 2018

The Gamecocks will hold a watch party for the NCAA Tournament selection show this Monday (May 28) at J's Corner, which is located on 1015 Rosewood Drive, across the street from the Fairgrounds. The Cardinals remain a lock for the tournament nonetheless and should host one of the regional rounds before hitting the road for a potential super regional series.

Chelsea Have Already Found A Replacement For Manager Antonio Conte

May 28, 2018

According to the reports from Metro Sports, the Chelsea hierarchy are set to back their new manager (financially) and are willing to offer a club-record £74m bid for Napoli defender, Kalidou Koulibaly . In addition to this, Chelsea will be forced to pay a large compensation for Conte's departure. The Italian has clashed with Blues chiefs over not getting the players he wanted last summer in the transfer window.

Darren Till Fails to Make Weight for UFC Liverpool Main Event

May 28, 2018

Who is doubting me now? Despite the latest missed cut by a main card UFC fighter, the fight is still slated to happen. I want anybody. I want everybody. After several minutes of silence, UFC officials finally emerged and said due to a "family emergency", Till had been given an extra hour to make weight, but he was already in the hotel where the weigh-ins were being held.

Kobe Bryant tweets about appreciating LeBron James, Michael Jordan

May 28, 2018

Horford scored 14 points and Tatum had 11 in the first half for the Celtics who up until Sunday had played with more intensity and aggressiveness at home during this postseason. He averaged 36.7 points (on an effective field goal percentage of 61 percent), 9.3 rebounds and 8.3 assists over the last six games of the series. The future of the Celtics is in good hands with a 20-year-old who looked like he had been there many times before in his first-ever playoff run.

Ramos wishes Salah a 'rapid recovery'

May 28, 2018

Ronaldo had overshadowed Madrid's 3-1 win over Liverpool in Saturday's final in Kiev to lift a record-extending 13th European Cup by dropping a hint that he was about to leave the club in an interview moments after collecting the trophy, declaring "it was lovely to be at Real Madrid ".

IN NUMBERS: LeBron James and the NBA Finals

May 28, 2018

But before things were sealed, and the game decided, Tatum got off a raucous dunk right in James' eye that made many wonder if the torch was on the cusp of being passed. The trials of this season, the details surrounding the weakening of his team and the weekly challenges that he had to navigate while shouldering an incredible burden brought him to Game 7 in a preposterous position.

Things we learned from Fulham's win over Aston Villa

May 28, 2018

The decisive blow came midway through the first half as Fulham offered a glimpse of the football that has earned so many plaudits this term, with 18-year-old Ryan Sessegnon superbly threading through Cairney to fire home. Targett is another who has expressed a desire to stay, while the fact Chelsea can not loan more than one player to the same Premier League club means Kalas and Piazon would have to be signed permanently.

Five Keys: Cavaliers at Celtics - Game 7

May 28, 2018

Now, the only question is who the Cavaliers will play for a chance at their second title in three years: The Rockets host Game 7 of the Western Conference finals against Golden State on Monday night, and the victor will host the opener of the NBA Finals on Thursday.

Super 8: LeBron muscles his way back to the Finals

May 28, 2018

The other Game 7 , on TNT , will be Monday night in Houston between the Rockets and Steph Curry's defending National Basketball Association champion Golden State Warriors . "The guys picked him up, so now he has another chance when we get to the finals to be ready". "We're going to another Finals because my teammates played a hell of a game".

Warriors beat Rockets to force Game 7 in Western Conference finals

May 28, 2018

One moment, it's a random December contest against the Kings, the next Thompson has 60 points in three quarters while barely dribbling the ball. In 2016, Golden State was down 3-2 against the Oklahoma City Thunder and needed to win on the road to keep their season alive.

LeBron James Really Appreciates Reporter Stating He's Been Clutch His Whole Career

May 28, 2018

Love was placed in the league's concussion protocol and his status for the finals is to be determined. Without Love, James had to take on a heavier load. "Oh, man, come on". We ain't got no choice. He didn't come back, and guys got together and they played. The 33-year-old managed an incredible 46 minutes in Game 6 just two days ago and returned 46 points , 11 rebounds and nine assists to tie the Eastern Conference Finals 3-3.

LeBron James leads Cavs past Celtics and into NBA Finals

May 28, 2018

Al Horford only scored six points in the Boston Celtics' 109-99 Game 6 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night, but head coach Brad Stevens isn't reading into the center's pedestrian numbers. However, this juvenile Celtics ball club is not playing for ethical victories. "Oh, man, come on". We ain't got no choice. One game from The Finals, Game 7? We've gotta be willing to come out of it with our noses bloody, with ours mouths bloody.

Mohamed Salah confident of being fit for World Cup

May 28, 2018

The Spanish side's first goal came when Karim Benzema charged down an attempted throw-out by Karius, and the goalkeeper then allowed a long-range Gareth Bale shot to slip through his grasp for the third. But the player himself remains upbeat about his chances of being involved, tweeting: "It was a very tough night, but I'm a fighter". "I feel I should be playing every week and if that's not the case here it's something I need to consider".

Danica Patrick's racing career ends with wreck at Indy 500

May 28, 2018

Many fans were thrilled by Power's win, particularly those in his native home of Australia. The Indy 500 will start Sunday at 12:19 p.m. ET on ABC. "It just swung around as soon as I recommitted back to the throttle - so I wasn't expecting it by any means". "I think it just goes to show that these Indycars are tough to drive".

LeBron James reacts to breaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's record

May 28, 2018

It was 4 points short of James' career-best 61, which he tallied as a member of the Miami Heat. After failing to do so in his first two years, LeBron has made the playoffs every year since, so he has been able to compile quite the numbers during his career.

Ronaldo casts doubt over Real Madrid future

May 27, 2018

Nevin Hassan explained the kids at her school wanted him to see how much they cared for the Egyptian sensation. Having started Los Blancos' final La Liga fixture, Bale had made a strong case for a start in the Champions League final, but Zidane trusted Benzema instead (who, in all fairness, did score the first goal).

Warriors' Iguodala ruled out of Game 6 vs Rockets

May 27, 2018

Game 7 will be on Monday (Tuesday in Manila) in Houston , and Thompson said the Warriors will be ready. Both teams let it fly from every corner of the court - Golden State hitting 16 3-pointers and Houston 15. Game seven is on Tuesday (NZT) in Houston . He and Harden form the best backcourt in the National Basketball Association, and without him, the Rockets will need Harden to snap out of his funk (Harden shot 23.8 percent from the field and 0-11 from three in Game 5) and others ...

SLC suspends individuals alleged to have been involved in pitch-fixing

May 27, 2018

Sutherland on Sunday called for the unedited evidence to be made available to an ICC investigation team, but stressed there was no credible evidence linking any Australian players. Morris can then be seen to gesture towards Indika who is the groundsman saying, "what happens is he - we - can make a pitch to do whatever we want it to do".

Ronaldo regrets Real Madrid exit hint

May 27, 2018

Real Madrid gave supporters a glimpse of the jubilant celebrations that took place in their NSC Olimpiyskiy Stadium dressing room on Saturday night after a 3-1 Champions League final victory over Liverpool that further cemented their undisputed status as the reigning kings of European club football .

Froome effectively seals Giro title in penultimate stage

May 27, 2018

He will cross the line in Rome 13 minutes and 17 seconds behind overall victor Chris Froome, who - barring a crash or mechanical problem - sealed his first Giro title and third consecutive Grand Tour victory. Long-time leader Yates, who started the day 28 seconds ahead of defending champion Tom Dumoulin and three minutes 22 seconds ahead of Froome, ended the stage with his Giro hopes in tatters after blowing up.

Monaco GP: Red Bull's Ricciardo holds off Vettel, Hamilton to claim win

May 27, 2018

After taking the chequered flag at the end of the race, Ricciardo sounded exasperated on the team radio before uttering the word "redemption" - summing up the importance of the victory to the Australian. "Will it get better?" enquired the Australian. On lap 39, Vettel's issues got momentarily worse as he suffered a blackout on his steering wheel display.

Klay Thompson reveals Warriors challenge after Game 6 Rockets win

May 27, 2018

The Warriors' season lives on largely thanks to Thompson's shooting touch. But the hamstring injury must be fairly significant if Paul was quickly ruled out for Game 6 and is already being seen as "less likely than likely" two nights before a game that will likely decide this year's National Basketball Association champion.

Liverpool: Loris Karius given warning by Reds hero after Real Madrid clash

May 27, 2018

True, the decisive goal in Real Madrid's 3-1 win was a sublime scissor-kick by substitute Gareth Bale that the 24-year-old German was helpless to stop, but Madrid's other two goals came from major errors by Karius that verged on the ridiculous.

Aubameyang says Arsenal 'stagnated' in the final years of Wenger's reign

May 27, 2018

Emery's appointment might have come as a surprise for Premier League observers, but regular followers of La Liga would attest to his tactical ingenuity and knack for comprehensive match preparation - qualities which will find massive acceptance at a club of Arsenal's stature.

Nottingham Forest striker spotted partying with Liverpool fans

May 27, 2018

He told the Press Association: "Worldchoice Sports had been stalling on giving us e-tickets and exact departure times and it's become clear why that was the case, now finally they've said "we've cancelled it". The game is going to be a cracker, and as we said, you won't want to miss it. So we've got a day to get a refund! "I can't confirm or promise anything 100 per cent".

Warriors stay alive, drag Rockets to winner-take-all Game 7

May 27, 2018

The Rockets' picked up the slack by offering his view on what's given his team the balance of power in the series: "I'm just missing shots". "More than anything, I feel bad for Chris". He scored 18 of his 20 points in the second half on Thursday, and added seven rebounds, six assists, and three steals. The Rockets were without starting point guard Chris Paul , who is out with a hamstring injury.

NBA Preview: Rockets look to take long-awaited series edge - ESPN 98.1 FM

May 27, 2018

Watt watching from a courtside seat Thursday night, this team long known for its powerful offense relied again on its defense to beat the Warriors 98-94 and take a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference finals . The Rockets have figured out something defensively in these last two games and have managed to win without even shooting the ball well. "I think Klay may have been in the far right corner so we had the floor spread ".

Cavaliers' Kevin Love to Miss Game 7 vs. Celtics With a Concussion

May 27, 2018

Of all the Celtics, Morris will likely benefit the most when it comes to being at home. "I was proud of the way we fought back", said Boston coach Brad Stevens . The next, they're gassed, chugging all the blue Gatorade and standing glassy-eyed in the corner while LeBron tries to save them. As Love stayed down, the Cavs huddled around him.

Warriors coach rips NFL's 'idiotic' national anthem policy, calls it 'fake patriotism'

May 27, 2018

Trump was addressing the NFL's policy, which dictates that all players who are on the field during the national anthem must stand and show respect. Lions coach Matt Patricia would not offer his personal opinion when asked about it on Thursday and said he had not yet spoken about it with Ford or team president Rod Wood.

Watch Gareth Bale’s jaw-dropping Champions League final goal

May 27, 2018

That even one of the greatest players of all-time reacted with such wonder at Bale's brilliance on the touchline was testament to a strike worthy of winning any final. Joe Walker, Real Madrid ( @UEFAcomJoeW ) There's a saying in Spain: "El Madrid es el Madrid". It is not the mistakes Loris Karius made, we got to the final as a team and lose as a team.

Gareth Bale is best Wales player I've seen, says Ryan Giggs

May 27, 2018

Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is already the competition's all-time record scorer and now became the player who has lifted the UEFA Champions League trophy more often than any other in history. Earlier on the game, Jurgen Klopp indulged in his own wild celebrations, merely for Real Madrid being denied the lead when Karim Benzema was ruled to be offside.

Warriors force Game 7 with blowout win over Rockets

May 27, 2018

The Rockets responded to a 41-point loss in Game 3 - the most lopsided playoff loss in franchise history - by winning the next two games to put the defending-champion Warriors on the brink of elimination. The Golden State Warriors showed their championship mettle, roaring back to rout the Houston Rockets , 115-86, and force a decisive Game 7 in the NBA Western Conference finals on Saturday, May 26 (Sunday, May 27 in Manila) at the Oracle Arena in Oakland.

Real Madrid fans take to the streets to celebrate

May 27, 2018

On Saturday, he was not so lucky. "I don't have any doubts, it's not important, I have to rest now, go and meet up with the Portugal team and in the next few weeks (I'll make an announcement)", he added before he joins up with his country's World Cup squad for the tournament in Russian Federation.

Rockets won't have Paul in Game 6

May 27, 2018

Most impressively, they did a fantastic job on the defensive end of the court in the second half, limiting Houston to just 16 points in the third quarter and just nine in the fourth. The struggles that brought about losses in Games 4 and 5 of these Western Conference Finals had traveled with the Warriors to Oakland and were manifesting themselves in Game 6.

Rockets will be without Chris Paul for Game 6

May 27, 2018

A big price was paid by Houston for winning Game 5 by a final score of 98-94 and taking a 3-2 lead in the series. Durant was blown out by the Miami Heat in the 2012 NBA Finals alongside Russell Westbrook, but the NBA world gave he and the Oklahoma City Thunder a slight pass because it was their first Finals appearance, and they were a very young team .

Egypt 'optimistic' Salah can play in World Cup

May 27, 2018

Street paintings of him have also appeared in Cairo, the Egyptian capital, and in his native village of Nagrig in the Nile Delta. "I would say he is more similar to Messi", said Lovren, ahead of Liverpool's Champions League final clash against La Liga outfit Real Madrid on Saturday.

Champions League final: Second company cancels Kiev flight

May 27, 2018

The Liverpool goalkeeper allowed Bale's shot to squirm through his hands into the net in the 83rd. Speaking after UEFA's Exco meeting had awarded the 2020 Champions League final to Istanbul ahead of Lisbon, Ceferin accepted there was a "problem" while defending the way tickets were allocated for the showpiece occasion.

Qualifier 2 KKR vs SRH Live Streaming (SRH Won by 13 Runs)

May 27, 2018

Their roster read: Imran Tahir: 38. Faf du Plessis' 67 against Sunrisers earlier this week was the latest example. "They'd be slow on the field". The finals of 2018 Indian Premier League will be taking place at Wankhede stadium. The way he came back today was terrific. CSK secured their finals berth with a hard-fought victory over SRH in the first playoff. Fans of cricket went into a frenzy after watching this spectacle.

Manchester United target Fred to decide future after World Cup

May 27, 2018

Fred - who has won seven caps for Brazil but has not started for his country since the 2015 Copa America - joined Shakhtar in 2013 from Internacional. Fred's physicality and his ability to carry the ball forward will make him well suited for the English Premier League. Not even a week on from losing their FA Cup final to Chelsea a Wembley, Jose Mourinho already appears to be working on crafting his squad for next season.

Madden NFL 19 Pre-Order Bonuses and First Screenshots Unveiled by EA

May 27, 2018

Players who pre-order the standard edition will receive the full game on August 10 and their choice of one Elite Player from their favorite National Football League team, as well as five Gold Team Fantasy Packs. On Thursday, Owens told fans that he'd have a big announcement on Friday about the speculation on his return to the NFL. The Hall of Fame edition will be released August 7 with Madden NFL 19 hitting shelves August 10.

Tom Cairney goal takes Fulham back to the Premier League

May 27, 2018

That figure could rise to in excess of 280 million pounds ($538 million) if the club from southwest London survives its first season back in the Premier League . "I swear, in that last minute when the ref blew the whistle and we were defending with 10 men for 20 minutes, I had a feeling they wouldn't score".

Champions League final ticket resales concern Kiev authorities

May 27, 2018

Myriad Travel said the flight had been cancelled by its supplier as the aircraft "does not have the correct licence to fly". According to the newspaper, the fans tried to protect themselves as best they could using tables and chairs. "It could have been different fans coming up to me and saying, 'Come to us" but 90 per cent of the supporters were Liverpool . Financial adviser Jason McGimpsey was told on Thursday his flight was cancelled.

Manchester United are "close" to making their first signing of the summer

May 27, 2018

And Fred has revealed his representatives, including former Arsenal midfielder Gilberto Silva, have been in contact with the deal-makers at Old Trafford. City boss Pep Guardiola tried to capture Fred in January but walked away after an offer of around £40m was rejected. "There have been some advanced talks since January, when I nearly went to Man City", he said at a press conference in Rio de Janeiro.

Chris Paul ruled out for Game 6 against Warriors

May 27, 2018

Golden State coughed the ball up 15 times in its Game 2 loss and 16 times in its Game 4 loss at home that featured an epic offensive meltdown in the fourth quarter. "I think they know that we could have won this game, could have won the last game". If he can not come up big and get Golden State back to the NBA Finals, the critics will only grow louder for Durant.

Liverpool Vs. Real Madrid Live Stream

May 27, 2018

Liverpool's three-man strike force of Egyptian Mohamed Salah , Brazilian Roberto Firmino, and Senegalese Sadio Mane , have picked up 29 of their goals in the tournament. Obviously you can not legislate for the kind of mistakes Karius made and Jurgen Klopp will have to answer questions about losing his sixth major final on the spin.

Kevin Love placed in concussion protocol, out for Game 7

May 27, 2018

Instead, let's place the 2017-18 Celtics on an analyst's couch and ask this question: Where are these guys' heads? James has played to the end in seven straight seasons. On Friday night there was a room ready for the Boston Celtics to accept the Eastern Conference title, and once again, the Cavs shut it down. For the first time in this series, the Celtics offense really showed up on the road.

Mohamed Salah leaves Champions League final in tears after injury; watch video

May 27, 2018

He said: "No final decision yet but really not looking good - unable to resolve flight situation". A spokesman for Air Partner Ltd, who were chartering the Myriad flight, said "On Thursday morning, we offered a number of alternative aircraft solutions to the travel agent that contracted us, but they declined them, and we fully refunded the travel agent".

Real Madrid vs. Liverpool in UEFA Champions League final

May 26, 2018

A number of players from both Real Madrid and Liverpool came over to console him as he came to terms with the injury, including Cristiano Ronaldo . The Champions League Final 2018, Real Madrid vs Liverpool will take place on Sunday. But Liverpool are standing in their way as the lethal Mohamed Salah looks for even more goals in Kiev.

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