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76ers get No. 1 pick from Celtics, chance to draft Fultz
The Celtics could be gearing up for more moves. "They have a lot of future assets and we're gonna get a player that we like in addition to some further assets". There are some conditions on the future first-rounder Boston gets out of this deal. If not, Philadelphia will send Boston either its own first-rounder in 2019 or Sacramento's first-rounder that year. [Full Article...]
Pakistan leapfrogs to sixth place in ICC ODI rankings
S. Dhoni's residence soon after the match. "It's always a bad feeling when you get out or the batting doesn't work collectively and everyone feels bad about not having contributed to the team in any way", said the top-ranked one-day batsman. [Full Article...]
India take on Pakistan in final of ICC Champions Trophy
To avoid unnecessary and unwelcomed tensions, security personnel were deployed outside cricketer M. S. Dhoni's residence soon after the match. Pakistan dominated with both bat and ball to thrash a rather off-colour India by 180 runs and lift the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy on Sunday. [Full Article...]
Contreras hits HR, Baez scores on error, Cubs beat Padres

Zaman thought he would miss Champions Trophy final

Boxing Odds: Floyd Mayweather favored vs. Conor McGregor 6/15/17
The contest, nearly certain to be the biggest grossing event in boxing history, was confirmed on Wednesday and is set to take place at the MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas on August 26 . McGregor's agent, Audie Attar, said McGregor is committed to boxing only in this fight . "We have actually tapped into the audience that doesn't really follow either sport", said Stephen Espinoza, the ex... [Full Article...]
Herrera gunning for Super Cup win over Real Madrid

Casey slumps down leaderboard at Erin Hills, Kim closes on Fowler

Ulster trio included in British Lions starting team to face Highlanders
Biggar is enjoying the competition with Farrell and Sexton, and the trio exchange notes on all things fly-half as they discuss game plans and the coming days on tour. It's hard to say if the slippery conditions and bucket load of penalties stifled the Crusaders but the runaway leaders of this year's Super Rugby Series were made to look decidedly average by a pumped up Lions defence that simply... [Full Article...]
Rick Barry: Kevin Durant's Finals performance 'one of the best ever'

Koepka's trip around the world leads to major title at home

Pakistan played "perfect game" in CT win: Gilchrist
They are aware of that. Amir, whose career was nearly ended on the other side of London's River Thames by a ban and jail term he received for his part in a spot-fixing scam during a 2010 Test against England at Lord's, trapped Rohit Sharma lbw for nought with a swinging delivery and removed India talisman Virat Kohli with another fine ball which the captain could only edge to point for f... [Full Article...]
Bayern Munich's insane Cristiano Ronaldo statement

Pakistan can upset any team on their day, says Kohli
On June 21, 2009, when the Pakistan cricket team last won a big ICC tournament, their captain Younis Khan bypassed the standard anodyne post-match press conference formula to make a statement. Pandya was livid but he was only delaying the inevitable. Everyone will remember this achievement, not just for today or tomorrow but for a long, long time in Pakistan cricket. [Full Article...]
Murray into semi-finals after taming Nishikori

Champions Trophy: Pakistan stuns India to win tournament as lowest-ranked team
Only four of the eight participating teams - all semifinalists - find a place in the eleven of the Team of the ICC Champions Trophy 2017. India was then routed for 158 in the 31st over. Victorious Pakistan players dominated the Champions Trophy team of the tournament which was announced on Monday (Tuesday NZ time) with their captain Sarfraz Ahmed named captain of the side. [Full Article...]
Portugal raises death toll back to 62

Irish War Cry top choice in depleted Belmont Stakes horse race
He took the colt to the outside and stayed on with no chance to get back in contention. "It's an unbelievable feeling that I can't explain", Jose Ortiz said. "Turning for home I thought we might have it but it's a long way home". Tapwrit was up to the task, but Gormley flattened out as the field turned for home. [Full Article...]
America's Cup: New Zealand lead Team USA 3-0 after four races
Once ahead they relentlessly pressed their advantage, leading by 11 seconds at the second mark on the way to a 49-second win. "It's not over. We've got five days now, very important days". Ainslie mounted a British bid for the Cup this year that ended in the challenger semi-finals, but Spithill indicated a crew change could again be up for discussion. [Full Article...]
French Open 2017: Sometimes I felt like a spectator, says Simona Halep
