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Juventus shares plunge after Champions League exit

April 17, 2019

Cristiano Ronaldo predictably popped up with a flying header to snatch a potentially vital away goal at the Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam last week . A number of players will leave Camp Nou in the postseason to fund the moves for De Jong, De Ligt and potentially another forward and a left-back. Dybala leads the line replacing Mario Mandzukic.

Bears schedule to be announced Wednesday

April 17, 2019

What we know prior to Wednesday's schedule release is the locations and opponents for 2019. The NFL is releasing its 2019 schedule at 7 p.m. Wednesday, leaving plenty of time for leaks - and there already is another involving the Bears .

We haven't made a decision on pick — Cards GM

April 17, 2019

On Tuesday, Keim was asked whether he's ever spread misinformation himself. General manager Brandon Beane has maintained the Bills will take the best player available leaving all options open for who will be the next first-round pick in Buffalo.

Michael Owen states his prediction for FC Porto v Liverpool FC

April 17, 2019

The feel-good factor is as strong as ever around Liverpool as they continue their pursuit of a league and Champions League double. "In my opinion, in a lot of these moments they are the best team in the world". "We still know we have a really tough job to do tomorrow, We were really good in the first leg". "I was here for a derby years and years ago and.yeah.that was loud", he said.

Barcelona hammer Manchester United to reach Champions League semis

April 17, 2019

Marcus Rashford hit the crossbar after 35 seconds, while Scott McTominay had an opportunity one minutes later, though the Catalans woke up after those scares. Manchester United are now in sixth place in the Premier League table and two points behind fourth-placed Arsenal with five games left to play this season.

Kyle Lowry Credits Raptors' Defense For Game 2 Win

April 17, 2019

Lowry was on the attack. Five - Superstar: You won't catch anyone complaining about load management after Kawhi Leonard exploded for 37 points on 15-of-22 shooting. Augustin repeatedly in the first quarter, swallowing up the diminutive shooter who did so much damage in Game 1. "Basically just making sure that we just play hard".

Russell Wilson and the Seahawks win with record extension

April 17, 2019

It includes a $65 million signing bonus, payable this year, and keeps Wilson a Seahawk through the 2023 season, when he's 35. Late last night Russell Wilson and the Seahawks came to terms on a record-breaking four-year, $140 million extension.

Penguins Down 0-3 to the Islanders

April 17, 2019

After the Penguins broke a scoreless tie midway through the second period, the Islanders scored three unanswered goals the rest of the way. Pittsburgh needs a win in Game 4 on Tuesday to avoid being swept for the first time since the 2013 Eastern Conference finals against Boston.

Stone (hat trick), Stastny get 5 points each as Knights sink Sharks

April 17, 2019

Per the NHL Public Relations Twitter account , the Knights now are the 13th team in NHL history and the third in the last 30 years to score in the opening minute of consecutive playoff games. But the enormous tipping point in the game came after the Sharks rallied for three consecutive goals to knot the game heading into the second period and then drew first blood to go ahead 4-3 in the second period.

Novak Djokovic - "Tennis Was Missing Roger Federer on Clay"

April 17, 2019

But the Serbian resides in the Principality, so playing the first clay-court Masters 1000 tournament at the Monte-Carlo Country Club, where he trains when home, is nearly like a home-court advantage. "Indian Wells, Miami have been kind of so and so, in terms of how I played and the results". Rafael Nadal offered a low-key appraisal today of his chances for a record-extending 12th Monte Carlo Masters title as he prepares to return from his latest injury lay-off.

Zion Williamson has officially declared for 2019 NBA Draft

April 17, 2019

Zion Williamson is officially a college dropout, and for good reason. Per Sports-Reference, Williamson is the third player in its database to post at least 20 points per game and 65 percent shooting from the field, joining Michael Beasley and Blake Griffin .

Tiger Woods brings Serena Williams to tears with Masters win

April 17, 2019

Tennis superstar Serena Williams said she was "literally in tears watching" Woods play. "Very few people really know what @TigerWoods has been thru to get back to this point", tweeted four-time major champion Rory McIlroy , who finished in a tie for 21st on Sunday.

Patriots signing WR Demaryius Thomas

April 17, 2019

Thomas was arrested February 27 and charged with vehicular assault (a felony), reckless driving and driving without proof of insurance in connection with an accident that occurred February 16 in downtown Denver. The Houston Texans had acquired Demaryius Thomas in a trade with the Denver Broncos last October, and he appeared in seven games for Houston before tearing his left Achilles in a Week 16 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles.

All Blacks lose McKenzie for World Cup

April 17, 2019

All Blacks star Damian McKenzie is set to miss the Rugby World Cup . New Zealand full-back Damian McKenzie has been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury on Saturday. McKenzie hobbled from the field after a collision with Blues fly-half Otere Black one minute into the second half of the Chiefs' 33-29 win over the Blues in Hamilton on Saturday.

Tiger Woods' Masters win inspiring Neil Warnock's bid to keep Cardiff up

April 16, 2019

Referee Mike Dean controversially reversed his decision to award Cardiff a penalty as the Bluebirds' troubles deepened with a 2-0 loss against Burnley at Turf Moor. I've looked at it back and it hits Ben Mee in the face and slid down his arm. Manchester United benefitted from some contentious refereeing to beat an impressive West Ham 2-1 at Old Trafford on Saturday, Paul Pogba scoring twice from the penalty spot for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side.

Colorado Avalanche vs. Calgary Flames - 4/15/19 NHL - Playoffs Pick, Odds, and Prediction

April 16, 2019

After dominating the majority of the play in regulation, the Avalanche almost lost the game late in the third period when Sean Monahan got loose in front to beat Philipp Grubauer after a few blocked shots. The right winger led the team with 16 power-play goals. On the goal, Mark Giordano's point shot was deflected out of the air by Tkachuk. The tension really escalated in Game 2, with Ian Cole taking a bad penalty on a hit on James Neal , while Samuel Girard 's health is in question ...

Wilson will report to Seahawks even without new deal

April 16, 2019

While the midnight deadline is imposing, ESPN reported that both sides still are working hard to reach some sort of agreement. His last deal made him the NFL's second-highest-paid quarterback, behind Aaron Rodgers ' $22 million per season.

Duluth repeats as NCAA men's hockey champion

April 16, 2019

With Chaffee ejected from the game and the Pioneers on another five-minute power play , they tested Lindberg late in the period, but didn't score . No penalty was called. Hildenbrand gave Marc Del Gaizo a big hug when he joined the celebration in the locker room in appreciation for keeping the Minutemen's season alive for one more game.

Ovechkin knocks out Hurricanes rookie Svechnikov in Game 3 fight

April 16, 2019

The two Russians fought with 9:01 left in the first period, 86 seconds after Warren Foegele put the Hurricanes up 1-0. Ovechkin landed three consecutive daggers to Svechnikov's head as the latter swung to no avail. It was Ovechkin's fourth career fight and first since 2010, according to HockeyFights.com. Micheal Ferland also went to the locker room after a hit on forward Tom Wilson.

Ben Simmons hits out at the boo-boys after shock 76ers loss

April 16, 2019

Philadelphia has had problems defending pick-and-rolls with guards, and Kenny Atkinson game planned for that perfectly. We might lose, but you're alive - buy three more days. You think these two are the first people to ever use their phones while at work when they are not supposed to? He logged 39 minutes and shot lights out.

Cavaliers Interviewing Assistants Juwan Howard, Jamahl Mosley for Coaching Opening

April 16, 2019

Neither the Kings nor Walton waited long following changes that came just after the end of the regular season. As the Lakers will meet with three potential candidates to replace Walton, the 39-year-old was introduced as the Kings head coach.

Israel Folau says 'God comes first' as Australia sack full back

April 16, 2019

What does the Instagram post actually say? However, the sportsman has said he stands by his comments. Israel Folau's future in Australian rugby union is hanging by a thread after he was issued with a Rugby Australia (RA) code of conduct breach notice recommending his contract be terminated.

Bruins-Leafs: William Nylander will step in at center for Game 3

April 16, 2019

The key word being was. Game 5 is set for Friday back at TD Garden. The Toronto Maple Leafs were outhit, outskated, outshot, outscored, outclassed. The B's will also be without Marcus Johansson, an effective bottom-six forward, for the second game in a row due to illness. Kadri certainly won't get the benefit of the doubt with his suspension history.

Watford supporting players over racism, says manager Javi Gracia

April 16, 2019

Gracia gave his players three days off following their semi-final exertions but he has no intention of rotating his squad for Premier League duty with seventh spot still up for grabs. Tuchel is very close to his players, he likes to joke with us, he's always laughing, and I think it's important for the team. We don't have only one final - we have seven finals.

Will Solskjaer make a surprise inclusion to his starting XI vs Barcelona?

April 15, 2019

We have to defend well but we have to have that little bit of extra to score goals. "I expect them to be ready". "I think today we didn't play well, we have to improve a lot and now we have a big challenge on Tuesday", he added. "We have to take a deep breath and take those chances". United also had too little of the possession to seriously damage Barcelona and Solskjaer acknowledged they can not afford that to happen again.

Donald Trump says Tiger Woods to get Presidential Medal of Freedom

April 15, 2019

Woods is not the first professional golfer to earn the Medal of Freedom. George H.W. Bush presented the medals to Nicklaus and Palmer; Barack Obama to Sifford. Woods' victory was his first major title since winning the 2008 U.S. Open, and it came 22 years after his first career win at the Masters in 1997. Mr.

Sourav Ganguly supports Shikhar Dhawan to perform at the cricket World Cup

April 15, 2019

After Friday's win over KKR, Delhi have climbed to fourth spot with eight points from seven matches and they would not want to slide down the ladder at any cost. Delhi clawed back in the game, ending Gill's (65) majestic innings off Keemo Paul, who replaced Sandeep Lamichhane. Russell came in to bat when KKR were 93/3 after 12.4 overs, needing to up the ante.

Pelicans reportedly name David Griffin VP of Basketball Operations

April 15, 2019

Griffin has been out of the National Basketball Association since he parted ways with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2017. Minnesota traded Love to the Cavaliers. In 2014-15, Griffin was named the NBA Executive of the Year. "I know he has for sure let me grow". Both the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics will be in strong pursuit, with teams such as the Milwaukee Bucks, New York Knicks and Los Angeles Clippers also expected to try to make a run.

Man City midfielder Gundogan: Luck has Liverpool leaders

April 15, 2019

Kevin De Bruyne's travails at Chelsea are well documented. He was 20, and it was agreed he would remain at the Belgian club for the rest of the 2011-2012 campaign. Zero goals. Ten recoveries". De Bruyne, then a 20-year-old, found himself competing with Eden Hazard, Juan Mata and Brazilian global Oscar for a spot in the attacking triumvirate behind the striker in Mourinho's preferred 4-2-3-1 formation.

Damian Lillard, Trail Blazers take Game 1 vs the Thunder

April 15, 2019

Damian Lillard led the way for Portland with 30 points while C.J. McCollum added 24 points. Thunder: While the Thunder swept the Blazers 4-0 during the regular season, Portland swept them in four games the season before. The Thunder offense continued struggling despite the defensive resurgence, hitting just 8-of-23 from the floor in the frame. The re-aggravation of a right shoulder injury from the end of February sidelined George in the Thunder's 127-116 win at Milwaukee Wednesday.

Liverpool's win over Chelsea closed the 'slipping book' - Klopp

April 15, 2019

Manager Klopp said: "We controlled and dominated the game for 80 minutes, which is the best you can say about a game against Chelsea". "If, for example, City lose and we know it five minutes before our game, somebody tells us, 'City lost, ' that's not a help".

No 4 slot in focus as selectors meet to pick squad

April 15, 2019

The Committee of Administrators along with office bearers had decided on the date during a meeting last week. Khushdil's comments also come after Pakistan head coach Mickey Arthur admitted that the national team are lacking a quality finisher going into the World Cup .

Lille Scupper PSG's Title Celebrations With 5-1 Win

April 15, 2019

This was the first time PSG had conceded five in a league game since 2 December 2000, when they lost 5-1 at Sedan in what was then called Division 1. Coach Thomas Tuchel did not share the player's point of view, pointing out that PSG only had 15 players available for the match. But Tuchel took umbrage to the comments after the match and has since played down suggestions of any psychological shortcomings from his squad, instead commenting that he was forced to utilise "sick players who ...

Blitzboks get favourable draw for London Sevens

April 15, 2019

The draw took place following South Africa's 20-19 win over Fiji in the Cup final of the Hong Kong Sevens, where the Blitzboks came from 19-0 down to stun the islanders. Will Edwards helped England to a 14-7 lead at the break, and further tries from Harry Glover and Mike Ellery sealed victory. The Blitzboks piled on the pressure with Tuimaba coming back on to restore Fiji to their full compliment.

Steve Smith, David Warner named in Australia's Cricket World Cup squad

April 15, 2019

Steve Smith and David Warner . Chairman of Selectors Trevor Hohns said that while Hazlewood would miss out on the World Cup he would be a big part of Australia's plans for the Ashes. Meanwhile, pacer Hazlewood, who is out of action since January due to injury, was confident of recovering before the World Cup but the selectors chose to give him rest keeping Ashes in mid.

Celtics beat Pacers in game one 84-74

April 15, 2019

They continued to struggle to score and at the 5:21 mark in the final quarter, Boston led by 20, 79-59, and the game was effectively over. The Pacers , seeded fifth in the East, missed their first seven shots of the second half and mixed in three turnovers as their seven-point lead turned into a 47-45 deficit before Myles Turner hit one of two free throws with 7:02 left in the period.

Thunder awarded the No. 21 pick in the NBA Draft after tiebreaker

April 15, 2019

With chairman Dan Gilbert watching in NY, the Cavs, who finished 19-63 during the first year without LeBron James , won the tiebreaker - a blind draw - with the Phoenix Suns . As we noted here at KJG yesterday, it was due to the worst-case scenarios being affected for both; the squad that finished second-worst for the previous year could draft sixth in their worst-case scenario, and the squad that finished third-worst for the previous year could draft as low as seventh (h/t Tankathon).

Zidane says Madrid set to make changes after poor season

April 15, 2019

Kroos on Friday used Twitter to describe media reports he is planning to leave the club as "absolutely false information". Kroos' first-team opportunities could be restricted by new arrivals and, while saying that he is a fan of the 29-year-old, Zidane could not confirm whether he would still be at the Santiago Bernabeu for 2019-20.

Massive Line Move Makes 'Over' Right NBA Pick For Jazz-Rockets

April 15, 2019

Of course, for the Rockets to advance in the playoffs, James Harden , Chris Paul and Clint Capela will need to be playing at a high-level, but after the heartbreaking last-second loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder , Gordon's impact can not be underestimated for both the good and the bad.

Zion Williamson adds to his trophy collection with Wooden Award

April 15, 2019

Zion Williamson was also nominated for the John R. Wooden Award that was presented later Friday night. Barrett beat out Justin Wright-Foreman of Hofstra, Carsen Edwards of Purdue, Jarrett Culver of Texas Tech and Kyle Guy of national champion Virginia.

Tiger Woods shock revelation made by Ian Poulter after winning Masters title

April 14, 2019

After winning his first green jacket in 1997, Woods shared the joyous moment with his father Earl, who pulled him into a huge embrace. He lost his health to four back surgeries that left him unable to get out of bed, much less swing a club, and he went two years without even playing a major.

Mariners break new HR record to start season

April 14, 2019

The Mariners finished 44-37 in road games in 2018. The Royals lost their eighth in a row. In the seventh inning against the Mariners ( GameTracker ), professional pest Whit Merrifield beat out a squeeze bunt that not only tied the game, but also extended his hitting streak to 31 games.

Several NASCAR teams fail pre-race inspection

April 14, 2019

Now, Busch will try to win his third straight Richmond race . Truex gave Joe Gibbs Racing its sixth victory in nine races this season and won for the first time in his career on tracks shorter than a mile. He even said he wasn't going to win the race and the next thing you know he's leading. I think that's where our strength is and we've had some moments in some of these races that we've kind of been knocked off that we've been able to rebound and come back up through.

Wolves boss Nuno reacted badly to one journalist after Southampton

April 14, 2019

Southampton came flying out of the blocks and led after just 94 seconds as Josh Sims cut a low cross back from the right for Redmond, who beat the lumbering Romain Saiss to the ball and prodded high into the net. "I knew it was only a question of time for him to be scoring again". Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl says he is refusing to celebrate Premier League survival until his side have reached 40 points.

Normal for title-chasing Liverpool to feel heat - Chelsea's Sarri

April 14, 2019

Chelsea will be looking to spoil Liverpool's title hopes yet again. Speaking in his press conference ahead of Sunday's clash with Chelsea , Klopp revealed that as long as his other centre-halves remain fit it's doubtful Gomez will return to the first-team picture before the end of the season.

Tom Brady needs a new Patriots helmet after National Football League enforces equipment ban

April 14, 2019

Six were banned immediately and four others, including the one often used by New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady , were allowed to be worn for one more year. Of the 11 models tested this spring, nine were new to the market, one was tweaked significantly and another had been overlooked in 2018, according to Dr.

Warriors’ Kevin Durant passes Dirk Nowitzki on National Basketball Association playoffs scoring list

April 14, 2019

Durant went up for a dunk and got fouled, but as he was coming down, Beverley flew through the air and grabbed his arm, leading to some jawing and double technicals. Durant finished with 23 points, four rebounds, three assists, and three rejections in 32 minutes of action for the Warriors , while Beverley contributed just three points on 1-of-6 shooting and was a team-worst minus-24 for Los Angeles.

Red Sox fans had cruel chant for Chris Davis

April 14, 2019

Now he can focus on trying to hit more balls into play and getting more hits, seeing as he's getting paid $21 million to do just that. Soon some of those turned into real cheers when he got the hit. His last hit was back on September 14, and as his unfortunate streak continued through the Orioles' first 14 games this season - he played in 12 - it became the hot topic of conversation.

DC police: Eagles’ Mills, Wiz’s Robinson arrested for fight

April 14, 2019

It started as a verbal altercation that later turned physical, according to reports. Devin Robinson was arrested on Friday night and the Washington Wizards were quick to say the second-year player did not have a future with the franchise.

National Hockey League slaps Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov with one-game suspension

April 14, 2019

The Blue Jackets have been in this heady position before in the post-season, just before they fell on their faces. Kucherov has zero points through the first two games of the series. "It's a series for a reason". This team's the best hockey team in the world, go at them.' Everybody else goes in a little afraid. The Lightning defenseman was on his way back to the bench when he chirped Columbus' bench.

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