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NFL Claims Draft TV Coverage Breaks Record With 47.5M Total Viewers

May 02, 2019

The 2019 National Football League draft ended just five days ago, but bettors can already put down some money on the first overall pick of the 2020 draft. The combined average for the three networks was 11.1 million, which was down from last year's 11.2 million. "The 2019 NFL Draft was a tremendous continuation of the celebration of the NFL's 100th season and an opportunity to welcome the next generation of stars", NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said.

Wolves Hire Gersson Rosas As President Of Basketball Operations

May 02, 2019

Rosas has worked 18 seasons with the Rockets and had a brief stint in 2013 as GM of the Dallas Mavericks before returning to Houston. The 40-year-old Rosas has been a finalist for the top job with several other recent openings around the league, including the New Orleans Pelicans and Washington Wizards this spring.

Champions League: Spurs missing Sissoko, Son, Kane for Ajax semi-final

May 02, 2019

It was the first time that Spurs failed to score in the Champions League in 21 matches. Tottenham are reportedly interested in Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek - and some of the club's supporters on Twitter are extremely excited about the possibility of signing him.

Thiem rides out difficult start to ease to Barcelona Open victory

May 02, 2019

Thiem is the first Austrian victor in Barcelona since Thomas Muster, who won in 1995 and 1996. "Winning this means a lot to me because it's such a traditional and special tournament", Thiem said. The Austrian won the title without dropping a set for his 13 career ATP singles trophy. In the end, Martic managed to get the better of her opponent as Vondrousova's unforced errors count climbed to 37, of which 29 came in the last two sets.

Pochettino's dream turns sour as Spurs misfire against Ajax

May 02, 2019

Tottenham badly missed injured striker Harry Kane and the suspended Son Heung-min and managed only one shot on target. Vertonghen went off for treatment, but was then surprisingly sent back onto the pitch by Tottenham's medical staff.

Damian Lillard’s game-winning 3-pointer inspired a plethora of memes

May 02, 2019

Wow. Damian Lillard scored a playoff career-high 50 points-including a buzzer-beating game-winner from about 40 feet to close out the series. The Blazers, who closed the game on a 26-8 run, move on to a second-round series against the victor of the Denver-San Antonio series, which the Nuggets lead 3-2.

Van Dijk voted English soccer's player of the year

May 02, 2019

The trophy has extremely long legs, similar to those of the former England striker. The tweet spread like wildfire gaining 23 000 retweets and 147 000 likes. I see the players we have, I see the management and the way we play football so it is not really a big surprise but you still have do it and we have to do it on Wednesday." he said.

Ronaldo Has Bought The World's Most Expensive Car

May 02, 2019

Bugatti La Voiture Noire . Cristiano Ronaldo's appetite for supercars is ferocious, and now reports have surfaced that the five time ballon d'Or victor has added yet another masterpiece to his multi-million garage. But Ronaldo won't be able to get his hands on his expensive new ride until 2021, as the finishing touches are still being made to the exclusive, one-of-a-kind auto.

Luis Suarez: "Anxiety" cost Liverpool the Premier League in 2014

May 02, 2019

The win took the Reds back to the top of the Premier League table, ahead of Manchester City by two points, before City's game with Burnley on Sunday. "That's what we tried to understand and then changed step by step". "It'll be a great occasion, but one where we've got to be fully focused on what we need to do because they're a good side and we've seen how good they can be, especially at the Nou Camp".

Marshawn Lynch Would Reportedly Come Out Of Retirement For 1 Team

May 02, 2019

The Cardinals defeated the Raiders 20-10. That's why nobody was that surprised when the Raiders drafted Jacobs in the first round of last week's draft. Crowell should still draw interest from teams next offseason, but has a long road back. Lynch would have a limited role if he returned to the Raiders.

Chelsea's Rudiger set to undergo surgery on knee injury

May 02, 2019

Andreas Christensen is therefore set to come in to partner David Luiz at centre-back, where Chelsea's options are now limited - Ethan Ampadu is also out. I am really confident with Andreas because he is ready. "He's played very important matches very well. The problem is the numbers". Arsenal are in fifth place in the English top flight and could miss out on a top-four finish with two games to go in the Premier League.

Stones hoping experienced teammates will help guide City home in title race

May 01, 2019

Cardiff's perilous position is largely due to their toothless forward line according to Warnock, who bemoaned Sala's death in a plane crash before he had even played a game for the Bluebirds following his January transfer from Nantes. But it's a situation that we are in and one we're really enjoying, trying to go with the flow, take everything in and keep putting the performances in.

Spain goalkeeping great Iker Casillas suffers heart attack on training ground

May 01, 2019

Portuguese television channel TVI24 reported that Casillas was feeling unwell after training today. Th 37-year-old was taken to the Hospital CUF in Porto and the club have confirmed to TV1 that the Spanish goalkeeper is "doing well".

Photos Show What President Trump Is Serving Baylor At The White House

May 01, 2019

Coach Kim Mulkey and the Baylor women's championship basketball team visit the White House on Monday. During an exchange in the Oval Office, Trump congratulated the team on their last-minute win over Notre Dame in the final game. "It was a thrilling victory that people will be talking about for many, many more years to come", Trump said . When the White House hosted a 2017 event honoring multiple NCAA championship teams from a variety of sports, the SC women's basketball team ...

Boston Bruins vs. Columbus Blue Jackets

May 01, 2019

Harrington was not injured on the play and Blue Jackets head coach John Tortorella refused to comment on Marchand's actions post-game. The Blue Jackets won the previous matchup 3-2 in overtime. Bobrovsky, 30, becomes an unrestricted free agent this summer. "The fan support in our building is unreal". Marchand's most recent suspension was for elbowing his current Bruins teammate Marcus Johansson in the head in January 2018, while Johansson played for the New Jersey Devils.

Manchester United's Eric Bailly: This season hasn't smiled down upon me

May 01, 2019

The Ivory Coast global sustained a medial ligament injury on his right knee during United's 1-1 league draw with Chelsea at Old Trafford on Sunday. Bailly has endured a hard Manchester United career so far that has been punctuated by a string of serious injuries. The length of his overall recovery process is unclear, but the Africa Cup of Nations run from 21 June to 19 July and he won't be available for that.

Bobrovsky again comes up big for Blue Jackets

May 01, 2019

After almost stealing Game 1 against the Boston Bruins , the Columbus Blue Jackets were able to earn a victory in Game 2 to wrestle home-ice advantage away from the B's. For the Blue Jackets , Bobrovsky is 5-1 with a 2.01 GAA and a.930 save percentage. GAME 1: Uninvolved as the Blue Jackets strung together three unanswered goals to even the score with the Lightning, Panarin optimizes an opportunity off the point for Seth Jones with a strong and precise one-touch pass into a ...

YouTube, MLB partner to stream 13 live games for free

May 01, 2019

The deal was announced today, with YouTube sharing plans for pre-game and post-game shows as a part of the live broadcasts. Because the contests won't be available on any television network or streamed on MLB.TV, we're keeping our fingers crossed hoping that the matchups won't feature some of the less interesting teams in the game.

Bucks shoot the lights out, burying Celtics in Game 2

May 01, 2019

Each time Giannis Antetokounmpo touched the ball, he was swarmed by various Celtics' defenders. "We got our a- whooped in Game 1", Antetokounmpo told National Basketball Association on TNT. "That's the thing we told ourselves after Game 1", Middleton told reporters afterwards. Mirotic finished with nine points and nine rebounds in 25 minutes.

Ryan Palmer and Jon Rahm team to win Zurich Classic

May 01, 2019

Palmer-Rahm never lost the lead or the momentum after that. Jon Rahm and Ryan Palmer made an odd pairing but proved a flawless match in teaming up to win the Zurich Classic of New Orleans by three strokes on Sunday. One hole later, Rahm's psyche appeared fully restored as bounced a 71-yard chip off the flag on 13 to set up Palmer's short birdie putt. Having finished in second, second and third in the past four weeks on tour he was in good form but might have anxious the maiden ...

Paul Scholes' son warns Matthijs de Ligt not to join Manchester United

May 01, 2019

The Dutch giants are already resigned to losing midfielder Frenkie De Jong to Barca this summer with a £65m fee already agreed, and De Ligt could depart soon after. " Frenkie de Jong went for €75million and that can go up to €85million to Barcelona ". So determined to be a victor. They play in the Premier League and are doing very well.

Ferdinand taking Van der Sar tips amid Man United sporting director links

May 01, 2019

Talks have been held between the United executive vice-chairman and Ferdinand over the former defender taking up the newly-created role this summer, says the Mirror . "He's a lovely fella", said Ferdinand. "There was no sporting director when Robbo was at Middlesbrough, he bought and sold all the players, and did a fantastic job".

Trail Blazers Vs. Nuggets Live Stream

May 01, 2019

Just like his teammate's confidence in him, he's confident in his own ability to read the defence and make the right play every time . I commend him for doing that at this stage in his career. We found a way to win the game. Jokic absolutely thrived on the interior despite having to deal with Kanter. "They just played a little harder than we did".

Azerbaijan GP: Pierre Gasly to start in pit lane after penalty

May 01, 2019

Verstappen had been gradually reeling in Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel until a Virtual Safety Car period was implemented when team-mate Gasly stopped due to a driveshaft failure. Of course, we would have liked to run in FP1 but I think we managed to do everything we wanted to in FP2 . " In the short runs, the laps were a bit messy but I think we have good potential if we manage to put everything together ".

Vince Carter Says He's Coming Back for NBA Record-Setting 22nd Season

May 01, 2019

Vince Carter announced Tuesday that he wants to return for an incredible 22nd season in the National Basketball Association next season. "I would like to", Carter said. Carter initially was selected by the Warriors with the fifth pick in the 1998 NBA Draft before promptly being traded to the Toronto Raptors. 21-plus years later, Carter has the chance to break new grounds in terms of National Basketball Association longevity.

Thiem beats Medvedev in straight sets to win Barcelona Open

May 01, 2019

Thiem defeated Roger Federer in the final at Indian Wells last month for his first Masters 1000 championship. He is also the first Austrian to take the Barcelona title since Thomas Muster in 1996. "I go to Madrid playing well and in a good mood", he added. "I had troubles at the start", Thiem said. "First of all, it is one of the best [events] during the year - I really love to come here".

Irving, Celtics romp to win in opener

May 01, 2019

The Boston Celtics dominated the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinals series. Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell has sent out a rallying call for the C's as he hopes for them to draw inspiration from the recent passing of former Celtics great John Havlicek.

Wenger hails Leeds’ Bielsa for sportsmanship in Villa draw

April 30, 2019

Bamford, who could be banned for two games, has been charged following an incident with Aston Villa midfielder Anwar El Ghazi . A statement from the FA read: "Anwar El Ghazi will be available for Aston Villa's next three matches after a claim of wrongful dismissal was upheld by an Independent Regulatory Commission".

Norwich City vs. Blackburn Rovers - Football Match Report

April 30, 2019

Aarons established himself as the Canaries' first choice right back this season after being plucked from the club's academy by Daniel Farke . However, the Canaries have been rewarded with a promotion-winning campaign by a young, hungry side which has played some of the most attractive football in the division.

Canucks rookie Elias Pettersson named finalist for Calder Trophy

April 30, 2019

Dahlin, the Number-1 overall draft pick a year ago, led all rookie defensemen with 44 points and trailed only Pettersson and Ottawa's Brady Tkachuk among all rookies. The first overall pick in the 2018 National Hockey League draft, Dahlin was the third-leading point-getter among rookies with 44 points ( nine goals, 35 assists) in 82 games.

Naomi Osaka withdraws from Stuttgart Open semi-final with abdominal injury

April 30, 2019

It takes a few days to not feel it, and then I just have to strengthen. This time around, she has certainly started her campaign on clay on a more convincing note. Three missed shots from Vekic brought Osaka a break point in the next game, but Vekic hung on as everything seemed to be flowing her way. Petra Kvitova and Anett Kontaveit were playing for the 6th time in their career with the Czech leading the head-to-head 3-2 in their previous five meetings.

Blue Jackets beat Bruins 3-2 in overtime, tie series 1-1

April 30, 2019

The tone was set early on Saturday with 38 total hits in the first period and 91 hits through nearly 84 minutes of play. Panarin's second goal made it 2-2 with 12 minutes left in the second period , and it stayed that way through a scoreless third and a first overtime in which the Bruins killed off one penalty.

Rahm-Palmer duo match Mullinax-Stallings for PGA lead

April 30, 2019

I've enjoyed every second with him. The victory was the fourth on the tour for the 42-year-old Palmer, but first in almost a decade. Palmer, 42, captured his fourth US PGA title but his first since the 2010 Sony Open in Hawaii. Palmer made two putts from around 6 feet one from 7, one from 8 and one from 11. The unique pairs event features four-ball (best ball) first and third rounds and foursomes (alternate shot) in the second and final rounds.

Cricket Australia apologises for 'any unintended offence' from Faulkner post

April 30, 2019

With the announcement, Faulkner becomes the second ever gay male to play worldwide cricket after Steven Davies and the fourth gay male cricketer overall after Davies, George Cecil Ives and Alan Hansford. "Happy birthday mate! Great courage", fellow cricketer Glenn Maxwell wrote on the post followed by the "clapping hands" emoji. "Let's never forget love is love", he wrote.

Shoaib Malik returns home from England tour citing personal reasons; will rejoin

April 30, 2019

They play good tournament cricket and they don't freeze. The leg-spinner will now return to Islamabad from London on Monday and after taking two weeks of rest will undergo another round of blood tests in Lahore after which the PCB hopes to have "more clarity" on his availability for the World Cup .

Mohd Shami's Wife Arrested After High Drama At In-Laws', Released Later

April 30, 2019

When the officials failed to control the situation, they took Hasin Jahan into custody. Police said they received a call from Shami's house Sunday night. Hasin Jahan arrived at Shami's house in Sahaspur Alinagar village on April 28. The Kolkata Police have submitted the charge-sheet against him before a court.

Chevrolets gang up to foil Logano’s chances — NASCAR notebook

April 30, 2019

I just appreciate all the support. This is close to home for me. "I knew I was flipping and was just hoping that I wasn't going to get any closer to the catch fence, so it was a little bit scary, but, thankfully, I'm all right". "The team did a good job, though, and our Mustang was really fast, and that's what we have to be proud of". The race finished under caution after a five-car wreck that sent Kyle Larson's vehicle barrel-rolling along the inner backstretch wall during the final lap.

Seahawks Acquire Tight End Jacob Hollister In Trade With Patriots

April 30, 2019

Hollister was primarily a special teams contributor in New England. It's the second 2020 pick Seattle has traded this week; the team gave a 2020 sixth-round pick to the Minnesota Vikings Saturday to trade back into the final round of the 2019 NFL Draft and select Hawaii wide receiver John Ursua.

Bucks vs Celtics NBA Playoffs Live Stream Reddit for Game 1

April 30, 2019

But in order to reach new heights, they'll need an x-factor to tip the scales in their favor - both new and old - in the ever-closer conference battles. But despite the adversity they have faced this season, the Celtics have managed to persevere. "Irving seems to be happy in Boston", Cole said. In any case, there's something about an on-fire Morris that just makes Boston unmistakenly electric.

Trump hosts winning Baylor women's basketball team

April 30, 2019

On Monday, it was the national champion Baylor women's basketball team's turn to have their White House visit include fast food from Chick-fil-A, Wendy's, Burger King and McDonald's. While presenting President Donald Trump with his very own jersey, he appeared to make a creepy comment towards the Baylor women's basketball team as they crowded around his desk in the Oval Office.

The 2018/19 Premier League Title Race Could Be Decided By Millimetres

April 30, 2019

Whether either finish in the top four, or qualify for the Champions League, the task for them is already clear. They still remain in the hunt for Champions League glory, and face Barcelona in the semi-finals. "We have had that feeling for a long time but every game it is a little more hard with the pressure because you know it is closer". However, Arsenal lost 3-1 to Wolves at Molineux and Man United suffered a 2-0 loss to Manchester City at Old Trafford on Wednesday night as both clubs ...

Alex Hales dropped from England`s ICC World Cup squad

April 29, 2019

ECB in a statement said,"The decision has been taken by the ECB Managing Director of England Men's Cricket and the England National Cricket Selectors, having considered what is in the best interests of the England team". As a result, Hales will not sit on the flight to Ireland for the one-off ODI series. The latest setback comes on the back of the infamous incident a year ago when Hales was suspended and fined after he and Ben Stokes were involved in a street fight outside a Bristol ...

Meet Claire Polosak, the first woman umpire in men's ODI

April 29, 2019

The Goulburn, New South Wales-born umpire also officiated in four matches at the ICC Women's World Cup 2017 and holds the distinction of being one of two female umpires, along with Eloise Sheridan, who officiated together for the first time in a competitive game on Australian soil during the WBBL in 2018.

Ex-Raiders K Janikowski retiring after 19 seasons

April 29, 2019

He spent the 2018 season with the Seattle Seahawks after spending the previous 18 with the Oakland Raiders . Janikowski made his only Pro Bowl in 2011, making 88.5 percent of his kicks and making seven of ten field goals beyond 50 yards.

IPL 2019: Rohit Sharma fined for breaching Code of Conduct against KKR

April 29, 2019

Faced with the monumental task of chasing down KKR's tally of 232/2 - the highest score in IPL-12, the visitors lost their openers Quinton de Kock and Rohit Sharma early, but Hardik Pandya raised hopes of pulling off an upset victory by hitting sixes nearly at will.

Herrera To Leave Manchester United

April 29, 2019

The Red Devils missed a chance to move up to fourth spot on Wednesday evening following a 2-0 defeat to Manchester City. However, Spanish publication Mundo Deportivo have reported that the player's former club Bilbao have offered him the same terms on a four year deal.

NFL Draft: See where former Ohio State players are picked

April 29, 2019

Ohio State started the 2019 NFL Draft well when defensive end Nick Bosa went No. 2 overall to the San Francisco 49ers. The Redskins considered trading up for Haskins, though he ultimately ended up falling to them with their No. Haskins becomes the first Big Ten quarterback to go in Round 1 since Kerry Collins in 1995. "I'm right down the street, so we're going to do it right this time".

Jimmy Butler and Jared Dudley ejected from Game 4 after altercation

April 29, 2019

With Embiid still nursing a knee injury, it is important for the rest of the Sixers players to keep their composure and avoid any type of altercation that could lead to suspensions. Harris held Allen as Allen attempted to roll to the basket with the Nets down 2 points. Tobias Harris chipped in 24 points, eight rebounds and six assists, while Ben Simmons supplied a 15-8-8 line.

De Gea's dire form continues with Old Trafford howler

April 29, 2019

We have done a good season", said Sarri. "I'm not in charge of the market, so I can not answer these questions". United led through Juan Mata's 11th minute strike, but just before halftime the visitors were level when De Gea weakly parried an Antonio Rudiger shot into the path of Marcos Alonso .

Czech footballer Josef Sural killed in tragic Alanyaspor bus crash

April 29, 2019

Cavusoglu added the six other players on board were not in critical condition. Traveling alongside the 28-year-old Sural were former England global Stephen Caulker, ex-Newcastle United player Papiss Cissé, Angolan player Dlajma Campos, Brazilian defenders Baiano and Welinton, and Ghanian worldwide Isaac Sackey, according to Turkish news agency Anadolu.

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