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Brazil star comes to Sterling's defence in gun tattoo row

June 02, 2018

Sky Sports have apologised for an error in their coverage of Raheem Sterling's gun tattoo. Unfortunately, since guns were invented they have become a fact of life and I don't think Sterling - nor Keane for that matter - can be blamed for the ills of society.

Lakers Not Believed To Have LiAngelo Ball In Their Plans

June 02, 2018

But many in the basketball community felt that if any team was going to offer him a contract it was going to be the Lakers, for reasons of nepotism. Incidentally the Lakers' doesn't look the the type of organization that will allow the LaVar Ball's of the World to call their shots.

Cardinals' Alex Reyes officially activated Wednesday for season debut

June 02, 2018

Saladino jammed his ankle into second base as he took a throw from second baseman Hernan Perez on a force play in the third inning Tuesday night. Reyes told reporters after the game he was "not really anxious about it now", but Cardinals general manager Michael Girsch said Thursday the injury is serious.

Serena Williams Wears Inspiring Catsuit at 2018 French Open

June 02, 2018

Williams dropped the first set to Barty 6-3. "If I were to play my former self, I'm not sure I would win". Should she win at Roland Garros , it would be her 24th Grand Slam singles title. She then gestured to her bicep and said, "This is me, and this is my weapon and machine". The tennis star was forced to undergo an emergency caesarean and had surgery for blood clots in her lungs during the birth of Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr in September previous year - her first child with ...

Bryan Colangelo's Job with 76ers in Jeopardy over Burner Accounts

June 02, 2018

An outside law firm was hired by the 76ers to conduct the investigation. Sources told the Inquirer this would not factor into whether Colangelo were fired or not. Commissioner Adam Silver addressed the situation Thursday. "And the first thing we have to do here is determine what the actual facts are, in this circumstance", said Silver.

Nigeria World Cup kit sells out in minutes, fans queue

June 02, 2018

Football shirt enthusiasts like myself have been waiting to see it hit the stores ever since pictures of the 1994-inspired home shirt began to do the rounds - and to the surprise of absolutely no-one, it's sold out in rapid time on the Nike store.

Five goalkeepers who could replace Loris Karius as the Reds' no.1

June 02, 2018

But his two howlers in the Champions League final has turned fan opinion completely against him. Roma goalkeeper Alisson Becker does not have a deal in place with Real Madrid , assured his agent, after Marcos Cafu's comments went viral.

Klay Thompson gives full update on Game 1 knee injury

June 01, 2018

With five seconds remaining in the Warriors' 124-114 win Thursday, Warriors guard Shaun Livingston pulled up for a midrange jumper. Thompson, 27, was called for a flagrant foul with seconds left in overtime of Thursday's game, and was subsequently ejected from the game.

Kevin Love of Cleveland Cavaliers out of concussion protocol, available to play

June 01, 2018

They decided James wasn't and changed their original call. "I don't even think about that, whether I'm starting or not", Green said Wednesday. "At least one (year), maybe one or two seasons - me, Melo, D-Wade, CP - we can get a year in". Some things to watch when the series begins at Oracle Arena: BE LIKE MIKE If the Warriors win, it would be their sixth National Basketball Association championship and tie them for third on the all-time list with the Chicago Bulls, who won all theirs with ...

Houston's Paul out for Game 7 against Warriors

June 01, 2018

The Warriors are about to win their second straight National Basketball Association championship and their third in the last four seasons - all of them coming at the expense of the Cleveland Cavaliers , who won't have enough even if LeBron James plays to the absolute utmost of his capabilities.

Draymond Green calls LeBron James a f*ing p** after heated exchange

June 01, 2018

Steph Curry , no surprise, answered with a driving layup. In the final seconds, Green waved bye to Tristan Thompson after a foul and had the ball shoved in his face as players gathered to keep the two apart as Thompson was ejected and tempers were tested.

Thibaut Courtois Reportedly Has No Interest in Move from Chelsea to Liverpool

June 01, 2018

Liverpool have been suggested as a possible destination , but his preference would be a return to Madrid with Real, who have always been in the market for an upgrade on Keylor Navas. The Belgian apparently wants to return to the La Liga , and might very well be seen donning the Real Madrid jersey next season. Los Blancos will not have a clear run at Courtois though, with PSG also in the race to sign him as they look to sign a more assured goalkeeper than Alphonse Areola and Kevin Trapp.

IPL betting case: Thane Police summon actor Arbaaz Khan

June 01, 2018

Arbaaz is the younger brother of Bollywood superstar Salman Khan. TV channel Times Now has claimed that Arbaaz was betting on IPL matches and lost Rs 2.8 crore in bets following which he was receiving threats from Jalan. Sonu uses a software "Bet and Take" for bets both in India and internationally. Mumbai: It's been a few years since the Indian Premier League betting scandal unfolded, with cricketer S Sreesanth emerging as one of the top accused involved in the act of corruption.

NBA fans couldn't believe that the officials overturned LeBron's clutch drawn charge

June 01, 2018

Keep reading for the gory details. The only questions now are how long can James carry the team for and who is going to step up and give the Cavaliers what they need to steal a win from Golden State. We've seen that before. In retrospect, Curry's long 3 - which looked like first-half window dressing - proved crucial. There'll be more drama to come Sunday night in Game 2.

Shahid Afridi to captain ICC XI as Morgan's replacement

June 01, 2018

Eoin Morgan is relieved he will be ready to captain England in their upcoming one-day internationals against Scotland and Australia despite a broken finger. Buttler, however returned to the 14-player group, replacing Sam Billings with speedster Tom Curran also being selected for the five-match series against Australia beginning at The Oval on June 13.

Real Madrid Have Already Contacted Mauricio Pochettino

June 01, 2018

Less than a week after leading Los Blancos to Champions League glory for a third straight season with victory over Liverpool in Kiev, Zidane announced his shock departure. As well as Pochettino, former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger and Italian Maurizio Sarri, most recently of Napoli, have all been linked with the high-profile role, as has Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp .

Cristiano Ronaldo transfer: Mom prefers Manchester over PSG

June 01, 2018

Former Barcelona captain Xavi Hernandez said it seemed like Real Madrid's opponents were under a "curse" as they claimed a third consecutive Champions League trophy. Meanwhile, there is another player that could be on his way out of Real this summer and that is Gareth Bale . The Wales global came off the bench to score two goals as Los Blancos beat the Premier League outfit 3-1 to claim their third-straight European Cup.

LeBron James left in disbelief after brilliant Game 1 performance

June 01, 2018

James played about as well as he could and nearly willed the Cavs to victory in one of the best NBA Finals performance of all-time, but his effort was undone by a stupid mistake by a veteran player who should know better. "It's the Finals. It's all love.It was like a YMCA pickup games in the last 30 seconds". Cavaliers' LeBron James (right) pushes Warriors' Stephen Curry (centre) as Klay Thompson intervenes.

Villanova's DiVincenzo stays in National Basketball Association draft

June 01, 2018

DiVincenzo scored 31 points in Villanova's win over MI in the National Title game and was a standout at the NBA Combine, showing excellent athleticism and shooting ability. We are still awaiting a decision from Omari Spellman , and while losing DiVincenzo will hurt - there was a chance he could have been the preseason national player of the year - there are players that can fill his void.

LeBron James: 'It's not about me and Dan [Gilbert]'

June 01, 2018

Instead, game officials reviewed the call and changed it to a block. Jeff Green missed a 3 with five seconds left, and the Warriors got it to Curry for a 38-footer at the buzzer and a 56-all tie. (* Indicates games that will only be played if necessary). Was it Stephen Curry? No. Klay Thompson will take on JR Smith, and most likely will roast him thoroughly.

Warriors survive LeBron's 51-point outburst, take NBA Finals opener in OT

June 01, 2018

With Game 1 going down at the Oracle Arena in Oakland this week, we've teamed up with renowned sneaker store, Flight Club , to take a closer look at a different type of matchup - beyond the court. Considering he is averaging 34 points, 9.2 rebounds and 8.8 assists per game these playoffs, that at least feels possible. He was engaged defensively and helped control the pace.

Brett Brown agrees to 3-year extension with 76ers, source says

June 01, 2018

Brown has coached the Sixers for the past five seasons. That included a 10-win season in 2015-16. However, the manner in which he conducted himself through these hard times was exceptional, and is a huge reason as to why this much-deserved extension has been awarded to the 57-year-old Brown.

Lamichhane to face West Indies today

June 01, 2018

The match was staged to raise funds to rebuild and restore five major cricket venues in the Caribbean that were damaged by Hurricanes Irma and Maria past year. Or, one could put it this way, the Windies team played like the champions of the shortest format of the game and showed why they are such an unbeatable force in T20 cricket.

Catwoman Serena is back

June 01, 2018

Serena Williams of the USA celebrates winning her second round match against Australia's Ashleigh Barty . It drew immediate comparisons to Paris's Moulin Rouge with the American insisting she was trying to "create an illusion". The rest of the match was totally one-sided, as the 16-time Grand Slam champion finished with 37 winners against an outclassed opponent. Barty put up a stiff challenge, and really forced Serena out of her comfort zone with a mix of slices and topspin shots.

Arsenal will sell Ramsey if no new contract

June 01, 2018

But Emery is known to be keen to keep Ramsey at the club and make him one of his key players. Arsenal have reportedly offered Aaron Ramsey a five-year deal but will sell the midfielder if he does not sign the contract extension. Arsenal are set to complete the signing of Yacine Adli from Paris Saint-Germain, according to the Sun . Ramsey featured for Wales in their 0-0 worldwide friendly draw with Mexico on Tuesday.

Warriors confirm Iguodala to miss NBA Finals opener

June 01, 2018

How the Warriors can win: Take care of the basketball. Hood and Clarkson have been very bad in their limited minutes and have done nothing to convince Lue they should be playing over veterans. "Teams have had their opportunities to beat the Cavs over the last four years, and teams have had the opportunities to beat the Warriors over the last four years", James said.

Serena mirrors Black Panther to battle past Pliskova

June 01, 2018

Fans also fell about themselves praising the look, with many declaring the athlete their "queen". Postpartum blood clots threatened Williams' health a year ago, and compression fabric is a wise idea for an athlete mindful of good circulation.

Warriors star Steph Curry makes LeBron James Cavs claim before Game 1

May 31, 2018

The team was +360 when they played the San Antonio Spurs in the 2007 NBA Finals , sportsoddhistory.com noted. Don't get me wrong: There will still be plenty of talk over the next two weeks about what James will do July 1 and the growing belief that he'll be leaving his home-state Cavaliers this offseason to join a team better suited to consistently challenge Golden State.

Peru Captain Paolo Guerrero Cleared To Play In The World Cup

May 31, 2018

However, earlier this month, the Court of Arbitration for Sport upheld the appeal filed by the World Anti-Doping Agency, extending the ban to 14 months. The Swiss Federal Tribunal said in a statement that the 34-year-old would suffer "if he saw himself prevented from participating in a competition that will be the culmination of his career as a footballer, given that he did not act intentionally or with significant negligence".

That's Dr. Duvernay-Tardif to you: Chiefs lineman graduates from medical school

May 31, 2018

Chiefs coach Andy Reid has a personal connection to Duvernay-Tardif's pursuit of medicine - his mother was one of the first women to graduate from the McGill University Faculty of Medicine. The Chiefs OL graduated from medical school on Tuesday, becoming the first active National Football League player to hold a medical degree . It's been a meteoric rise for Duvernay-Tardif, a converted defensive lineman who cracked the Chiefs' 53-man roster as a rookie before becoming a starter in 2015.

I wanted Salah to win the Champions League — Rabeh Madjer

May 31, 2018

But it is the wrong decision for the team, the player and the fans. Zidane announced his decision in Madrid on Thursday morning. He was flanked at the press conference by Real Madrid president Florentino Perez who said Zidane's announcement was "totally unexpected".

Zinedine Zidane: REAL reason for Madrid exit revealed by Guillem Balague

May 31, 2018

And that's why I... As to his future plans, Zidane said he was not looking to rush back into management. Like Guardiola, the job had worn him down, like Guardiola he left with smiles rather than revealing the stresses and frustrations, the tension of working with star players every day and of having to compromise their principles to appease players.

Premier League champions close to signing Riyad Mahrez and Jorginho

May 31, 2018

The Manchester Evening News have today reported that City and Pep Guardiola are expected to close a club-record deal for the Algerian worldwide "within days" as Mahrez's time with Leicester City at the King Power stadium looks to be over.

Zinedine Zidane has quit as Real Madrid manager

May 31, 2018

The Frenchman took over a divided dressing room after the sacking of Rafael Benitez in January, 2016 and immediately set about uniting the squad. Farewell: "I want to thank him for his dedication, his passion, his love during these years and his behaviour has always been an example of the values of Real Madrid ".

Rafael Nadal beats Vilas' record of consecutive wins on clay

May 31, 2018

The Russian appeared to be cruising at 6-1 3-1 ahead but Holland's Richel Hogenkamp suddenly had her on the ropes, taking the second set and racing 3-0 ahead in the decider. The 31-year-old, five-time major champion, took just 24 minutes to win the first set of a match which was delayed from Monday due to thunderstorms, but threw away a 3-1 lead in the second.

Kolisi to be first black South Africa Test captain

May 31, 2018

He had already become the first black player to temporarily captain South Africa in a test a year ago when Eben Etzebeth was injured during a game in Wales . And it was exactly this long wait to have a black Bok captain that proved how far the country still needed to go in terms of transformation. As a matter of policy, the South African sports authorities have ordered the Rugby Union to make sure that each outfit has a 50-50 black and white ratio of players come 2019.

Third Tier Club Offers Karius One-Year Deal To Rediscover His Strength

May 31, 2018

Crucially it is claimed that Liverpool "have yet to make an official approach for Alisson but have contacted Roma in regards to his availability". "Something like that can also happen to a professional footballer". 'We goalkeepers, when we see a mistake of another goalkeeper, we end up feeling as if they were us .

Zinedine Zidane steps down as Real Madrid manager

May 31, 2018

The Frenchman announced his shock decision at a press conference on Thursday. Zidane took over at Real Madrid following the sacking of Rafa Benitez in January 2016 and won three successive Champions League titles, as well as the Liga title in 2016-17.

Danny Ainge Reveals Why Kyrie Irving Wasn’t At Game 7

May 31, 2018

Ainge's tone was clearly playful, but Irving is probably about ready to stop going under the knife. "I been here for four years; my heart's here". Jayson Tatum , Jaylen Brown , and Terry Rozier have shown the Celtics' ability to compete even after losing both Kyrie Irving and Gordon Hayward to injury.

Zinedine Zidane resigns as Real Madrid boss - official announcement due

May 31, 2018

Zidane, 45, told a news conference at the Bernabeu Stadium he had "taken the decision not to continue next year". "Being a coach is extremely tiring - more so at a club like Real Madrid , When I feel there is nothing more to give, I'll walk away", he added.

Champions League Manchester United target anxious about Jose Mourinho's Style of Play

May 31, 2018

Ronaldo has an estimated transfer value of €106.8 million ($123 million), according to Switzerland-based think tank Football Observatory- and that would go some way in funding a Neymar deal that could cost double that. And Ronaldo also made similar comments but in a more subtle manner. And following Madrid's victory in Kiev, Ronaldo potentially opened the door for a dramatic exit from the reigning European Champions this summer, speaking following his side's 13th European Cup triumph saying: ...

NBA, Pistons Sued Over Death Of Zeke Upshaw

May 31, 2018

His dream was to get that call from a team to play in the league one day, but it will never happen after the Grand Rapids Drive guard suddenly collapsed in the last game of the season. The Kent County medical examiner determined that Zeke Upshaw's death was the result of cardiac failure . He was an awesome kid and young adult.

NHL - Betting guide for Game 2 of the 2018 Stanley Cup Final

May 31, 2018

Tickets for the first two games of the Stanley Cup, held at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas , are selling for an average of well over $1,000 on the secondary market, according to multiple reports. Game 2 is here Wednesday (8 p.m. ET; NBCSN, CBC, SN, TVAS). I've always believed they do decide them exactly by not making calls they should. Said Vegas forward Ryan Reaves: "Its late.

Pakistan beat England by nine wickets in first Test at Lord's

May 31, 2018

You can't argue with him really, they lost four wickets in seven balls leaving their opponents just 64 runs to wrap up the runaway win. "We put in some really hard work, and we've got to continue to do that and keep believing that will get us to where we want to get to".

Damarious Randall's Jersey Promise Has Most Retweets of Any NFL Player Ever

May 31, 2018

Even if the Cavaliers fail to make Randall eat his words, the native of Pensacola, Fla., has angered countless Cleveland sports fans by openly rooting for the Warriors. Now, Randall shouldn't be expected just to root for the Cavs just because his new team happens to share a city with the franchise. Golden State is 12-point favorites heading into Game 1 on Thursday night, which is tied for the largest point spread in an NBA Finals game since 2001, when the Los Angeles Lakers were a ...

IPL 2018 | CSK vs SRH: Super Kings make it a fairytale return

May 31, 2018

The Delhi left-hander, 20, finished the season with 684 runs, including eight fifties and a century that was lauded by many as perhaps the most entertaining knock of the season. Carlos Brathwaite (21 in 11) came up with the much needed big hits towards the end to take his team close to 180. He started off with a dot but followed up with a cover-driven four, a hat-trick of sixes and ended with a steer through third-man.

Froome stunned by Giro triumph

May 31, 2018

Dumoulin had tried to overtake Froome several times in the final mountain stage on Saturday, but the four-time Tour de France champion was able to hold off the Team Sunweb rider. Now, Froome is taking a short break before starting his preparations for the Tour de France, where he is seeking a record-equalling fifth victory and would also be the first man since the late Marco Pantani to win the Giro and Tour in the same year.

De Laurentiis slams Conte, praises Ancelotti

May 31, 2018

While Sarri has spent much of his managerial career in the lower reaches of Italian football, he has won many admirers for his progressive football since moving to Napoli in 2015. With Chelsea potentially facing a £16 million bill to change their manager, they could decide to look at cheaper or more available options, or indeed keep Conte on for one more season.

76ers Investigating Bryan Colangelo, Burner Account Allegations Are 'Serious'

May 31, 2018

Colangelo has gone into damage control since the story has been published, making contact with Embiid to deny any link to the tweets about the Cameroonian center. The Philadelphia 76ers have started an independent investigation into the "serious" allegations regarding Sixers president of basketball operations Bryan Colangelo's social media usage .

Warriors await word on top defender Iguodala as LeBron looms

May 30, 2018

Last month, Kerr became concerned his team's defense wouldn't return to its top form after Golden State struggled late in the regular season and even endured a particularly poor stretch in which the Warriors dropped seven of 10 games. He's vital to how they play, and it was no coincidence that it took everything they had to get past Houston without him. Klay Thompson is going to get run against James , as will Kevin Durant .

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