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Form Tottenham striker Harry Kane turns his attention to sinking Scotland
But Spurs regained their two-goal cushion just four minutes later through Kane, nodding home from close range after Moussa Sissoko had headed the ball back across goal from a Toby Alderweireld cross. "We talk about 'if Tottenham are in the Champions League, it will be more attractive.' But then it's all about if you pay or not when we talk about top players", Pochettino told reporters. [Full Article...]
Former Texas A&M RB Christine Michael signs with the Indianapolis Colts
He appeared in all three postseason contests for Green Bay and finished with 16 carries for 58 yards and one reception for three yards. For his entire National Football League career, Michael has recorded 254 carries for 1,080 yards and seven touchdowns over the course of 37 regular-season appearances. [Full Article...]
Zidane: 'I have good memories of Juventus'
Juventus appear to have the edge with their defensive record, but given how Champions League finals traditionally play out after a long season, it wouldn't be surprising to see this go into extra-time. They have played some excellent football this season and it looks like their hard past is behind them. This match pits the season's top scorers, Madrid , against a Juventus side who have con... [Full Article...]
Indians' Kluber to start against Athletics on Thursday
Bauer (5-4) recorded his eighth career game of 10 or more strikeouts. His 5.06 ERA in 37 1/3 innings matched the easy observation. With two on, Francisco Lindor singled home a run to left field. The right-hander gave up four hits and struck out seven. Yan Gomes had an RBI single while Jose Ramirez was 3 for 3 with a walk and two stolen bases. [Full Article...]
Arsenal win but miss Champions League
There has been plenty of speculation about Sanchez's future at Arsenal this season and it remains to be seen whether he will stay at The Emirates beyond the summer. "The players came back stronger in the last two months and I'm very proud of them for doing that. I think Alex Ferguson came out yesterday and said exactly what I feel", said Brady, who was director of the Arsenal youth academy u... [Full Article...]
LeBron James speaks out on racism after graffiti attack
By the time officers arrived at the home, the racial slur was covered up by property management, police said. The Cleveland Cavaliers will take on the Golden State Warriors in a highly anticipated NBA Finals rubber match. "If this is to shed a light and to keep the conversation going on my behalf then I'm OK with it", the three-time National Basketball Association campion said. [Full Article...]
All-Star promise: Subban says Preds will win Game 3 vs. Pens
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It didn't hurt the Penguins in this game, but it could become an issue moving forward. Malkin and Guentzel, meanwhile, are in a full blown foot race for the Conn Smythe. Pekka Rinne said Wednesday morning that he wanted to go to "a happy place" before Game 2 as he attempted to bounce back from a rough opening to the biggest series of his life. [Full Article...]
NBA 2K17 Predicts Epic NBA Finals And Winner
The Cavs haven't been far behind, losing only in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference final to Boston. This is first time in National Basketball Association history that the same opponents have met in three consecutive league finals . Who will it be this time? It would be shocking if he couldn't find some way to win at least one game if not two games. I think everybody has either wanted ... [Full Article...]
Jordan Spieth stays hot with opening-round 66 at Memorial Tournament
Three European stars withdrew from the Memorial this week due to injuries and tournament host Jack Nicklaus had only one wish - that they had not entered the tournament in the first place . "I think that entourage helps make that decision for the player, telling them, 'We think physically this is probably not right for you to play.' And that's what their job is", Nicklaus said. [Full Article...]
Nike says it will continue to endorse Tiger Woods
In the incident report, police described fresh damage to the driver's side of the vehicle - both tires were flat, along with minor damage to the rims. Woods was stopped by police on suspicion of driving under the influence in Florida in the early hours of Monday. Wearing black athletic shorts and a white T-shirt, Woods told police he had returned from playing golf in Los Angeles. [Full Article...]
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Ottawa Senators - 5/25/17 NHL Pick, Odds, and Prediction
He also won a Stanley Cup with Boston in 2011 and delivered an inspirational speech to the Senators on Tuesday ahead of a 2-1 Game 6 win. Game 6 is Tuesday in Ottawa . "Well, I think just, obviously, the finality of it", he said . "I think it's critically important that we have that determination and play with that necessary conviction in order to give ourselves the best chance to win", Sull... [Full Article...]
ICC Champions Trophy: England, Bangladesh Aim To Banish Batting Blues In Opener
England used to be short of firepower at the top of the order, but, despite a poor showing in the third match against South Africa at Lord's, destructive openers Alex Hales and Jason Roy are able to set the tone. Bangladesh: Masrafe Mortaza (Captain), Imrul Kayes, Mahmudullah, Mehedi Hasan Miraj, Mosaddek Hossain, Mushfiqur Rahim (wicketkeeper), Mustafizur Rahman, Rubel Hossain, Sanjamul Isl... [Full Article...]
Ravens Lose Starting Nickel CB Tavon Young To Torn ACL On Thursday
Young is a 2016 fourth-round pick for the Ravens out of Temple. In 2016, Young had a promising rookie campaign as he accumulated 41 solo tackles, nine assisted tackles, two interceptions and one forced fumble in 16 games played. Coach John Harbaugh claimed Young " bumped into a player ", and "there wasn't much contact at all". Young appeared to be the Ravens' top slot cornerback entering the... [Full Article...]
Arsene Wenger agrees to stay in charge at Arsenal
Wenger's new contract brings to an end the most traumatic season of his near 21-year Arsenal tenure. By 2012 and with Arsenal struggling to win titles, Wenger was saying that finishing in the top four - and therefore qualifying for the Champions League - was comparable to winning a trophy. [Full Article...]
Focus remains on Lions as Gatland asks his men to "lay down"
BORDERS rugby stars Stuart Hogg and Greig Laidlaw are in the British and Irish Lions starting lineup to face the Provincial Barbarians on Saturday. I can see how from the outside it looks bad but I think it's fine really. But Lions head coach Warren Gatland believes his squad are ready for the 10-match tour, and Warburton agrees. [Full Article...]
Arsene Wenger hopes of a new contract now
Courtois asserted that the goal should have been disallowed as Sanchez had committed a handball and his fellow Arsenal forward Aaron Ramsey , who was interfering with play , was in an offside position. Wenger, who failed to finish in the top-four in the Premier League for the first time since taking charge in 1996, celebrated with his players in front of the massed red ranks of Arsenal fan... [Full Article...]
VVS Laxman Backs Government Decision To Not Play Cricket With Pakistan
In comparison, England is among the tournament favorites though it has never won the ICC Champions Trophy or the ICC World Cup whereas Bangladesh is inarguably the weakest team in the event. But it was also an indication of how Bangladesh were more than just a team to be respected in sub-continental conditions, something they emphasised with wins over New Zealand and Ireland in a tri... [Full Article...]
Serena Williams at French Open to watch Venus
Performance of the day 2: " Novak Djokovic ". I just do it for myself. OK, he lost to Nadal in straight sets, but at least he tried to beat him the right way. "He's a player I know him very well and he knows me very well, risky opponent". Murray, who was runner-up at Roland Garros a year ago, has been struggling in 2017 and looked uncomfortable at times during the second set. [Full Article...]
Sampaoli takes charge of Argentina until 2022, seeks the best Messi
New Argentina Coach Jorge Sampaoli explained that he called Mauro Icardi for worldwide duty "down to his performances" for Inter. With that received on Thursday, Sampaoli was released from his contract and allowed to be formally announced as the new Argentina coach in a presentation at their training complex just outside Buenos Aires . [Full Article...]
Sportswriter tweets 'very uncomfortable' Japanese driver won Indy
If Lewis Hamilton were to compete in the "Greatest Spectacle in Racing", perhaps he would understand better what the race truly means. One of his more memorable wrecks came in the 2012 Indy 500 , when Sato couldn't complete his bold pass of Dario Franchitti with three-quarters of a lap to go. [Full Article...]