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Manchester United win first Europa League title
Both clubs pledged the sum to the fund which was set up to assist the families and dependants of the people who died in the Manchester Arena terrorist attack, which also left 64 people injured, many of them critically. Mkhitaryan has scored six times in 11 appearances in Europe's second tier competition in the 2016-17 season to play a big role in their Europa League triumph. [Full Article...]
Laurent Koscielny to miss FA Cup final following unsuccessful red-card appeal
Given Arsenal's dismal fifth-placed league finish, the 26-year-old is keen to give Gunners fans something to cheer about by helping his club win the trophy. "That was always my mindset when I came here", he added. The Gunners were hoping for leniency from the FA as Koscielny's tackle on Valencia was not a unsafe one, but their appeal failed and the France global will serve a three-match ban - ... [Full Article...]
'We'd exchange cup for victims' lives' - Mourinho
The Red Devils are said to be big admirers of the Portuguese player who was a big part of Monaco's title winning season. "A victory based on humble principles". We play for England, for Manchester and for the people who died". The game, meanwhile, pitted the youngest starting XI in the history of European finals (with an average age of just 22 years and 282 days) against one of the most ... [Full Article...]
Former MotoGP champion Nicky Hayden dies aged 35 after cycling collision
Hayden was born in Owensboro, Kentucky. Injury details were not immediately available. The footage reportedly indicated Hayden did not stop at an intersection and was hit by the the passing vehicle. He was taken to a local hospital with chest and head trauma, and was then transferred to the Bufalini Hospital in Cesena. Hayden had suffered severe cerebral damage and multiple traumatic injurie... [Full Article...]
Wenger hoping for final-day glory after Arsenal sink Sunderland
However, Wenger ruled out a major blow after the game, suggesting that the Wales global could be ready for both the coming Premier League against Middlesbrough and the FA Cup final with Chelsea . If you look at the number of points we can make it's one of the best in the last 10 years". "It will be a different season because they will have to play on Saturday-Wednesday-Saturday but, look,... [Full Article...]
French Open 2017: Ladies' singles preview
Murray has been distinctly average in recent weeks on clay, the world number one suffering losses against Fabio Fognini and Borna Coric in quick succession. At last year's French Open , he made the semi-finals, winning just seven games off the Serb. "You think more a little bit to not fall out again", said Thiem. [Full Article...]
Cavaliers defeat Celtics, return to Finals
Bradley led the Celtics with 23 points, while Jae Crowder and Gerald Green scored 11 apiece. While there have been 14 rematches in NBA Finals history, this year's meeting between LeBron James' Cleveland Cavaliers and Stephen Curry's Golden State Warriors will be the first trilogy in league history. [Full Article...]
This one's for you, Kane tells Spurs fans after Lane finale
One key factor that has played out in Manchester United's exit from the intense race for Europe was the consistent results of the likes of neighbors Manchester City and Arsenal , who are both rediscovering their form in the closing stages of the season. [Full Article...]
I'd be very happy if Juve won Champions League, says Pogba
Marcus Rashford says the Manchester United players channelled their emotions in Stockholm , in the wake of the terror attack back home, to claim the UEFA Europa League title. This resulted in a 1-0 break by the most successful club of English football. We got the objective of the Champions League , but winning a title, an important title, a title that closes the lot. [Full Article...]
Special Kane not for sale, vows Spurs boss
After a quiet start to the second half, Leicester reduced the deficit in the 60th minute as Vardy played in Ben Chilwell , who showed good composure to slot home with his right foot. Kane scored four times to take his tally of league goals to 26 goals for the campaign. "We are building a very exciting project". Tottenham have played their last game of the season against relegated sides fo... [Full Article...]
Murray slump is a mystery, says Becker
A key focus of the draw will be where title favourite Rafael Nadal falls as he chases an unprecedented 10th title at Roland Garros . Federer, 35, has made a decision to skip the French Open for the second straight year in preparation for Wimbledon, while Williams, 35, is pregnant with her first child , due this fall. [Full Article...]
Andre Agassi will coach Novak Djokovic at the French Open
The 12-time Grand Slam victor parted company with his entire coaching team earlier in May. Djokovic lost his opening service game to fall down 0-1 but rebounded quickly to win the next six games and take the first set in 44 minutes. While he did reach the 2016 U.S. Open final, he was eliminated in the third round at Wimbledon a year ago and in the second round of this season's Australian Op... [Full Article...]
Kolkata to face Mumbai for IPL final berth
Mitchell Johnson , a key member of the team when Mumbai won the title in 2013, has made just three appearance this season, while Mitchell McClenaghan, who has claimed 19 wickets (14 matches ) at an economy rate of 9.38, has got the nod despite leaking runs during crunch situations. [Full Article...]
Cortez Kennedy, Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle and Hall of Famer, found dead
Seattle selected Kennedy with the third overall pick in the first round of the 1990 National Football League draft . His other honors include being named the 1992 Defensive Player of the Year and a selection to the 1990s All-Decade Team . [Full Article...]
Ducks vs. Predators live stream, Game 6
Anaheim Ducks center Ryan Kesler (17) shoots against Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne during the first period of Game 5 in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Western Conference finals in Anaheim , Calif., Saturday, May 20, 2017. Fisher left Game 4 in the third period with an undisclosed injury . The Predators have won five playoff series and lead the Ducks in the conference finals 3-2... [Full Article...]
Mourinho reacts to winning Europa League final
United are now only the fifth club - alongside Ajax , Chelsea , Juventus and Bayern Munich - to have won all three European trophies. Wayne Rooney has been told he must leave Manchester United this summer by former Red Devils star Paul Parker. [Full Article...]
Juan Mata praises ruthless Jose Mourinho as finals streak continues
It was not like United totally outplayed us and created chance after chance. After sealing the victory in the Europa League , formerly known as UEFA Cup, Manchester United have joined Ajax , Bayern Munich, Chelsea and Juventus in an elite band of teams to have won all three of UEFA's major club trophies, namely European Champion Clubs' Cup/Champions League, UEFA Cup/ Europa League , and Euro... [Full Article...]
Cleveland Cavaliers set up Golden State Warriors rematch
James played in his 212th career postseason game on Thursday night, when the Cavaliers met the Celtics in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals. "I wear the number because of Mike", James said. That's all I can give you right now because I'm happy. The Cavs are the latest evidence of the bunch. [Full Article...]
Golden State Warriors: Favorites in Las Vegas
What were you doing the last time LeBron James didn't make the NBA Finals? An even stronger Brown is exactly what the Celtics will need next year, as they look to build on this season's success. And just like the previous two series, the Warriors are the favorites to bring home the NBA Championship. The Warriors going undefeated the first three rounds, with coach Steve Kerr debilitat... [Full Article...]
Mertesacker to make most of unexpected Cup final chance
The England global picked up a winners medal, but a hamstring injury prevented him from playing in the Blues' 2-1 win over Liverpool. While Chelsea finished 18 points ahead of Arsenal in the table despite suffering a 3-0 defeat at the Emirates in the early weeks of Conte's tenure, a one-off final on the wide expanses of Wembley's lush turf looks hard to call. [Full Article...]