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World Cup is on my mind, says Yuvraj Singh

June 15, 2017

After Yuvraj Singh , next in the line of 300 ODI landmark is India's former ODI captain MS Dhoni, who has played 289 ODI till now. While Yuvraj hit cancer for a "six" he made sure the 2019 World Cup is on his mind. Been a long journey and there have been a few ups and downs. "That would have been a big achievement for me but here I am now". I am proud of myself that I have come through and still managed to get through to 300 games.

Yuvraj innings wins praise from Kohli as India triumph

June 15, 2017

The bowlers then stepped up and bundled out Pakistan for a paltry 164 from 33.4 overs with Umesh Yadav (3/30) being the pick of the bowlers. It was finally broken on 136 when Dhawan was dismissed by Shadab Khan for 68 from 65 balls to give the Green Shirts a much needed breakthrough.

Fans already lining up for Penguins' Stanley Cup parade

June 15, 2017

Hundreds of fans were lucky during the latest parade as Crosby spent several minutes walking the parade with the Cup in hand letting every fan who could reach an opportunity to touch the greatest trophy in sports . This year's surprising success in Ottawa had even Prime Minister Justin Trudeau - a noted Habs fan - rallying support for the Senators . To no surprise, the back-to-back Stanley Cup Champion Penguins opened as the favorites to hoist the Cup once again with 9/1 odds .

Real Madrid demand £78m for Alvaro Morata

June 15, 2017

Real Madrid and Manchester United will play this summer the European Supercup on the 8th of August. In actual fact, it happens every single summer . And reports in Spain earlier today said that he had been persuaded to move to United by his worldwide team-mates David De Gea and Ander Herrera.

Trump makes call for unity after lawmaker shot

June 15, 2017

The bravery and quick response of U.S. Capitol Police prevented Wednesday's shooting at a Northern Virginia baseball field from becoming a "massacre", congressmen at the center of the terrifying ordeal said . Steve Scalise , R-Louisiana, the House majority whip, and several others. The officers were part of the team that protects high-ranking members of Congress .

Warriors owner willing to do 'whatever it takes' to keep Stephen Curry

June 15, 2017

Warriors guard Stephen Curry said , "You've got to call Kevin Durant a champion now". "It's just making the most of the opportunity that was in front of us". "Pretty much all of their big-name guys are in their 20s", the Cavs' James said, "and they don't show any signs of slowing down". A 67-win season followed by a record 15-0 start to the playoffs , dropping game four in Cleveland to miss being the first unbeaten playoff champion .

Three former Michigan State players plead not guilty to sexual assault charges

June 15, 2017

Bond was set for Corley and Vance at $10,000. Robertson, 19, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, was charged with third-degree criminal sexual conduct for an alleged sexual assault April 8 in Meridian Township. "He maintains that, in fact, he IS innocent, and we intend to demonstrate that in the coming proceedings". MSU is also conducting a Title IX investigation of the sexual assault allegations to be reported to the Office of Institutional Equity, according to the Detroit Free Press .

Wales wants equal funding after any DUP-Conservative deal

June 15, 2017

But since coming to power three weeks after the shock vote to leave the European Union , the prime minister has advocated a hard Brexit, which would entail Britain leaving the single market and cutting immigration from the bloc. PM May should begin to write her resignation letter as she listens to the public outrage in England about linking arms with this outmoded party. William Hague, a former leader of the Conservative Party, called for business groups and lawmakers from all parties to be ...

Donald Trump: Happy to Speak 'Under Oath' to Refute James Comey

June 15, 2017

With a single tweet , Mr Trump also castigated Mr Comey for giving an account of his conversation with the president to a lawyer who shared it with a news outlet. He said he does not know, however, whether special counsel Robert Mueller is investigating Trump now - and left little doubt that he hopes Mueller is doing just that.

Ryan Blaney Wins Axalta Pocono 400

June 15, 2017

The Wood Brothers won for the 99th time. It was Blaney's first Cup victory. He had to do it without radio communication with his crew chief, Jeremy Bullins, as his radio failed about 40 laps into the race. Super fast, raw speed hes got it, Earnhardt said. "That was our only weakness". Pocono is the most unique track on the circuit in that its shape is similar to a triangle with three distinct turns connected by long straightaways.

Messi, Neymar and Barcelona congratulate NBA champions Warriors

June 15, 2017

Two courtside seats reportedly went for $133,000 on the resale market while other confirmed resale prices for pairs of seats were at $82,000 and $90,000. Honestly we don't know and it doesn't really matter. You can read (undoubtedly soon on this very site) plenty of analyses and exegeses of just how good these super-Warriors were and how high-quality their basketball, and I don't care.

LeBron's title window may have been shut by Warriors

June 15, 2017

Oakland, Calif: The Golden State Warriors secured their second National Basketball Association championship in three seasons with a 129-120 Game Five win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday, capping a near-perfect run through the playoffs.

US Earns 1-1 Tie vs

June 15, 2017

The Bradley goal, no doubt. Mexico got a stunning equalizer in the 23rd minute from Carlos Vela , who beat US goalkeeper Brad Guzan to his left side. The draw is the just the third point the USMNT has ever earned at the Estadio Azteca in World Cup qualifying . It is safe to say Acosta hasn't won the job yet, but his stock is rising very quickly.

Gunman opens fire in GOP softball practice in Alexandria, Va.

June 15, 2017

Hodgkinson, 66, of Belleville, Illinois, but did not not immediately release any motive for the shooting or tied it to any political beliefs. According to published reports, Hodgkinson volunteered for Vermont Sen. Rep. Chuck Fleischmann, R-Tenn., said he was walking down the third-base line toward home plate as practice was winding down. Two U.S. Capitol police officers who were wounded are in "good condition", Capitol Police Chief Matthew Verderosa said.

Warriors Win Title, LeBron Contemplates Future

June 15, 2017

Durant won his first championship in as emphatic a fashion as anyone could have imagined, finishing with 39 points , seven rebounds and five assists while fighting LeBron James (41 points, 13 rebounds, eight assists) on the defensive end.

Rookie Aaron Judge lays down the law in Angels' loss to Yankees

June 15, 2017

Judge also didn't get down on reliever Tyler Clippard for following starter Masahiro Tanaka into the game and immediately giving up an RBI double that wiped out the Yankees' two-run lead. As great as Machado is, his absence alone doesn't explain Baltimore not being able to score more than three runs in a game once over the last four contests, and only three times in 10 games this month.

Lewis Hamilton wins Canadian GP for sixth time, Mercedes secure one-two finish

June 15, 2017

The three-time Formula One champion earned his sixth victory - and third in a row - on the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve on Sunday, taking a clear path from the pole to the checkered flag to win by nearly 20 seconds. If we apply the same diligence that we did in the past two weeks after every single race, even after a win, we're sure that we can continue to fight and maybe make it not quite such a rollercoaster ride".

Latvian underdog continues remarkable run into French Open final on 20th birthday

June 15, 2017

The Latvian powered her way to a 7-6 (7/4) 3-6 6-3 victory to become as the youngest player to reach a grand slam final since Caroline Wozniacki in NY eight years ago. "I'm a different player, my game is stronger, I think more about the game, I play smarter", she explained. "And then I started to feel more relaxed, maybe because I thought it's finished".

French Open women's quarterfinals get started

June 15, 2017

The year before that, she lost in the first round of French Open qualifying. Catherine Bellis then took her to three sets, before Svetlana Kuznetsova did the same. Seventh-seeded Gabriela Dabrowski and Rohan Bopanna won the mixed doubles title at the French Open . There will be a new women's champion this year at the French Open .

Muguruza, Venus out; French Open to have 1st-time Slam champ

June 15, 2017

That happened less than an hour after defending champion Garbine Muguruza was beaten 6-1, 3-6, 6-3 by 13th-seeded Kristina Mladenovic at Court Suzanne Lenglen. But it could also be the crafty, cerebral Bacsinszky, who she'll face in the quarterfinals. Muguruza was joined by Venus Williams , Svetlana Kuznetsova and Sam Stosur in exiting the tournament, meaning the women's event will have a new grand slam champion.

Done - Manchester United have Agreed $40million Signing

June 15, 2017

Alvaro Morata is believed to be next in line for an official announcement with countless outlets now claiming that the Spaniard's move to United is already a done deal. The England pair were the subject of public criticism at times last season, as was Luke Shaw, and if Mourinho is indeed now ready to stamp his mark on the squad, it could lead to some high profile exits too.

Arsenal make stunning £30 million bid for Manchester United star

June 15, 2017

United have agreed a fee of £31m with Benfica for Lindelof, who will travel to Manchester today to undergo a medical and thrash out a long-term deal. Smalling chose United over Arsenal in 2010 and Arsene Wenger tried to sign the defender a second time in 2014 when Van Gaal was willing to let him leave.

Matt Murray remains Penguins starter for Game 5

June 15, 2017

The defending champs won 6-0 on Thursday at PPG Paints Arena, pushing ahead to a 3-2 lead in the series, affording them a chance to clinch their second consecutive Stanley Cup in Nashville on Sunday. The eye test from Game 4 would tell you Hainsey's inability to keep possession is a liability to the Penguins; playoff stats echo that. Pekka Rinne's struggles in Pittsburgh have his Nashville Predators on the brink of elimination.

Premier League fixtures: Runners-up Tottenham eye title push at Wembley

June 15, 2017

Chelsea begin the defence of their title with a home fixture at Stamford Bridge on the weekend of August 12/13 against Burnley , who had a bad time away from home last season. Whilst Walter Mazzarri's side were inconsistent during the first half of the season, they picked up impressive wins over Leicester and Everton as well as their already mentioned victories against Arsenal and United .

Champions Trophy 2017: Pakistan restrict South Africa to 219/8 in 50 overs

June 15, 2017

Just three days after suffering a humiliating 124-run defeat by title-holders India at Edgbaston in their opening group match, with former skipper Shahid Afridi among those slamming a "clueless" display, Pakistan's return to the Birmingham ground saw them make a mockery of the rankings that had them bottom and South Africa top in the eight-team one-day worldwide (ODI) tournament.

Injury ends Stuart Hogg's Lions tour

June 15, 2017

No replacement will be called-up, reducing the touring party to 40 players. "We really feel for him". "Each game is a chance for individuals to shine but more importantly it's about a collective performance". Jared Payne wore the No 15 jersey on Tuesday but the Ireland worldwide did little to further his case, with Leigh Halfpenny, Anthony Watson, Elliot Daly and Liam Williams also in contention.

French Open champion Nadal: La Decima is impossible to describe

June 15, 2017

The Swiss star hoped to win his fourth Grand Slam title in as many finals, and while the records of each of the players created a breeding ground for intensity, emotion and battle, Nadal surged to a dominant win against Wawrinka 6-2, 6-3, 6-1.

GOP Health Bill Could Cost Maine 10K Jobs, Slow Economy

June 15, 2017

The Republican plan would likely generate an initial economic growth spurt from the tax cuts aimed at higher-income taxpayers, Leighton Ku, director of the Center for Health Policy Research at the Milken Institute School for Public Health said in a statement .

Morata tells Bale to join him at United

June 15, 2017

Gab Marcotti and Steve Nicol believe Alvaro Morata would perfectly fit with Man United after Zlatan Ibrahimovic's departure. Manchester United have been on the lookout for a quality striker in this transfer window. Manchester United had been close to acquiring the services of Atletico Madrid's French striker Antoine Griezmann, but the player refused to move after the Madrid based club was banned from any transfer activity.

La Decima: Rafa Nadal's 10th French Open Title in Numbers

June 15, 2017

He has never lost any French open final and he is the first victor to have 10 Grand Slam singles titles for the same tournament. In just three sets, Nadal played his way into history, becoming the only person to win 10 titles at the same venue in the Open era.

Qld Maroons name team for 2017 State of Origin 2

June 15, 2017

Billy Slater will start at fullback". Titans forward Jarrod Wallace has been named to debut despite facing a ban for a shoulder charge. "I guess it could be a little bit of trying to get in the New South Wales psyche there". "He's a genuine flyer". "It shows that grassroots football produces quality players". But selectors have wielded the axe after the Maroons' 28-4 game one loss in Brisbane - their biggest Origin defeat at Suncorp Stadium.

At least 6 dead, more than 70 injured in London tower inferno

June 15, 2017

Some bodies have been removed from the smouldering remains of the building, which contains 120 flats thought to be home to between 400 and 600 people. He said: "If you deny local authorities the funding they need, then there is a price that's paid". Around an hour later the London Fire Brigade also tweeted that the whole building was in flames, starting from the second floor.

Milan's move for Diego Costa will surely leave Celtic with mixed emotions

June 15, 2017

I have a contract with Chelsea and they are the ones who know what they will do with me. "I do not know, it's complicated, but people know that I love Atletico a lot and that I love to live in Madrid", Costa said. What makes the move to Palmeiras unlikely is that, despite being one of the richest Brazilian sides at the moment, the club can't afford Costa's salary.

Conor McGregor fight is on for Aug. 26

June 15, 2017

A win for Mayweather would move him ahead of former heavyweight great Rocky Marciano, who also retired with a ideal 49-0 career record. The fight will be located at Las Vegas's T-Mobile Arena. However, Golden Boy Promotions and K2 Promotions will hold the middleweight title bout between Canelo Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin on that date, also at T-Mobile Arena.

Lewis Hamilton scores sixth F1 Canadian Grand Prix win

June 15, 2017

Max Verstappen surged from fifth to second, clipping Vettel's front wing on his way past before Felipe Massa was taken out by a spinning Carlos Sainz after the Toro Rosso driver had lost control following contact with Romain Grosjean's Haas auto in the approach to Turn 3.

Finals MVP Durant celebrates with fans outside Oracle Arena

June 15, 2017

James scored 41 points with 13 rebounds and eight assists. Completing a flawless 9-0 run at home during the postseason, the Warriors became the first San Francisco Bay Area team to win a championship at home since the Oakland Athletics won the 1974 World Series.

French Open up for grabs for women; Murray, top men in QF

June 15, 2017

John McEnroe, working for Eurosport, accused Djokovic of tanking, and the 12-time grand slam champion said: "I obviously always expect a lot from myself, but it's a fact that I'm not playing close to my best, and I know that". In the women's category, Halep defeated 21st-seeded C. Suarez Navarro of Spain 6-1, 6-1 and Garcia defeated fellow compatriot Alize Cornet 6-2, 6-4 in an all-French affair again on Philippe-Chatrier.

Rafael Nadal: French Open title 'more special' after tough times for Mallorcan

June 15, 2017

Nadal's " La Decima " is his 15th Grand Slam overall, just three short of Roger Federer's 18 titles and the Swiss master wasted no time in congratulating the Spaniard on his phenomenal achievement. "I will have to play my best tennis". Emotions overwhelmed Nadal as he soaked up the glory of his tenth French Open victory . Since 1877, Nadal is the only tennis star who has won at least one Grand Slam title for 10 consecutive years.

Batting leadoff, Rizzo homers as Cubs roll

June 15, 2017

Wheeler gave up just eight runs in his previous four starts, a span of 24 1/3 innings. "If everything is in place and in order I probably would not have done that", Maddon explained . Lester allowed only five hits and a run - three hits in six scoreless innings after the first. NATIONALS 10, BRAVES 5: At Washington, Ryan Zimmerman hit his 18th and 19th home runs of the season in his return from back soreness and the Nationals scored five runs in the sixth inning against R.A.

GOP congressman, Capitol police, others wounded in shooting; gunman dead

June 15, 2017

He said, "Okay, thanks" and turned around. Arlington Bishop Michael F. Burbidge said in a statement he was "profoundly saddened" by the events and offered prayers for those wounded in "this senseless attack". U.S. Capitol Police say the officers wounded while responding to the shooting of a congressman are expected to survive. She said the officer had gotten out of a parked vehicle, drawn a handgun and shouted something to the gunman , who then fired.

After postponement, Nadal, Djokovic try to set semi in Paris

June 15, 2017

Ostapenko started dictating the points, and in the third set from 2-1 Wozniacki , she won five games in a row. After dominant early victories over Louis Chirico, Monica Puig and Lesya Tsurenko, she found herself down a set and struggling against Samantha Stosur .

Gunman who shot Republican congressman Steve Scalise supported Bernie Sanders' campaign

June 15, 2017

Scalise underwent surgery after being shot in the hip and was listed in stable condition, according to the Louisiana congressman's office. President Donald Trump announced at a press conference the suspected shooter, 66-year-old IL man James Hodgkinson, died of wounds sustained in the fire fight with police and security professionals.

Judge and Yankees batter Orioles 16-3 for 4th straight win

June 15, 2017

Saturday's win was their major-league-leading 18th victory by at least five runs; past year they had 17 wins by five-plus runs the entire season . New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge hit a home run Sunday at Yankee Stadium against the Baltimore Orioles that traveled 496 feet, the longest distance a home run has traveled since ESPN began tracking home runs in 2009.

All former Grand Slam event female winners out in French Open

June 15, 2017

Caroline Wozniacki and Cici Bellis will have to try again on Saturday after their match was called off because of rain with Wozniacki leading 6-2 2-5. This will be Mladenovic's second grand slam quarterfinal appearance, and she hopes to make her first career grand slam semifinal. It is 34 years since Yannick Noah became the last men's champion and 17 since Mary Pierce lifted the women's trophy.

N.J.'s Jon Stewart defends Mr. Met giving the finger

June 15, 2017

To try to clean up the viral wreckage left by Mr. Met's antics, the Mets said in a statement the employee will not wear the mascot costume again. "We are dealing with this matter internally", they posted to their own Twitter account. Calgary Flames mascot Harvey the Hound was harassing the Oilers' bench after the Flames took a 4-0 lead in the third period.

Mayweather coming back to fight UFC star McGregor Aug. 26

June 15, 2017

Irish UFC lightweight champion McGregor, 28, said: " The fight is on ". One official with knowledge of the Mayweather-McGregor talks but unauthorized to speak publicly about them of the August 26 date, "I don't think that's a realistic timetable".

Mourinho looking for cut-rate Morata deal — Transfer Focus

June 15, 2017

Morata looks set for a summer transfer to Manchester United . Apparently, it's Real Madrid's Alvaro Morata . Manchester United are looking for their second signing of the summer after the Red Devils concluded a deal to bring in defender Victor Lindelof from Benfica on Saturday.

NZ into America's Cup challenger play-off with win over Britain

June 15, 2017

The last encounter of the day between the Swedish and Japanese teams was decided by a penalty call near the end of race, when Japan's skipper Dean Barker was judged not to have given Nathan Outteridge enough room around a mark. "Once they got in front it was always going to be hard to claw it back", said Barker, who said he hoped the SoftBank Team would return to challenge in the next America's Cup.

Diego Costa Talks Potential New Destinations; Praises Atletico Madrid, Rules Out China

June 15, 2017

The Italian midfielder's agent has confirmed that the player has offers from clubs across Europe, but admits that it will be a hard to engineer a move owing to his lengthy contract that runs until 2021 if his current employers Paris Saint-Germain do not want to sell.

US Republican House Whip, aides shot in Virginia

June 15, 2017

U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren , R-Plano: "We're all praying together now in the Capitol for our colleagues, staff, Capitol Police, the families and all affected by this senseless shooting in Alexandria ". Scalise and several other GOP leaders and staff fembers were practicing for a bipartisan Congressional baseball game scheduled for Thursday evening.

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