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In Pics, Champions Trophy 2017: Eng vs Pak, Semi-final
The hosts struggled to tackle the awkward pitch in Cardiff , eventually getting thumped in an eight-wicket loss. England will now turn their attention to next week's Twenty20 series with South Africa as they bid to quell the disappointment of their latest failed bid to claim global 50-over silverware. [Full Article...]
Vegas Golden Knights make first picks in NHL Draft
Hischier went No. 1 overall to New Jersey on Friday night, and Patrick was the No. 2 pick by Philadelphia despite being hampered by a groin injury last season. "Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane call my name, and it can't be a better feeling", Jokiharu said. Glass is just 18 years old and, like his expansion team, will likely need some time to blossom into a force at the National Hockey League lev... [Full Article...]
Andy Murray stunned in Wimbledon warm-up
Thompson, who has lost all four of his previous grass-court matches, struck 12 aces and saved all three break points he faced to hand Murray his first opening-round loss at Queen's Club since 2006. I served at 70%. Murray and Soares' victory sets up a clash with American Ryan Harrison and Michael Venus of New Zealand. "Hopefully I get enough time on the court these next couple of weeks... [Full Article...]
Cristiano Ronaldo already wavering in desire to quit Real Madrid
Jose Mourinho - one of the most successful managers of the last 20 years - has been accused of defrauding Spanish tax authorities of $3.6 million during his time as Real Madrid boss. "But something really freaky would have to happen if he were to leave this club". Cristiano Ronaldo is yet to discuss his future with Real Madrid in an attempt to fully focus on helping guide Portugal to anot... [Full Article...]
Dave Tippett out as Coyotes head coach after 8 seasons
Arizona has failed to make the playoffs in five straight seasons and is undergoing big changes under owner Andrew Barroway, including the trade of No. "It was a privilege to work with him and I wish him the best in the future". Those moves coincided with Chayka being promoted to GM. He replaced Wayne Gretzky for the 2009-10 season. [Full Article...]
Goerges reaches Mallorca grasscourt final
It's been a solid week for me. Goerges, who had already accounted for Sabine Lisicki and top seed Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in Mallorca, will now prepare for her first WTA final of the season. "I think I improved a lot since past year". "I was relaxed, because I was quite exhausted from yesterday", Sevastova said. "At the end of the day, I can say I've played four very good matches here so ... [Full Article...]
Britain's Evans tested positive for cocaine
The British no3, in an emotional 70 second statement, with Wimbledon just a week away, revealed that he had tested positive in April. Evans has now been provisional suspended - as is mandatory for a non-specified substance - pending a hearing by the ITF. [Full Article...]
The biggest winners and losers from the NBA Draft
LaVar Ball - a former player for American football team the London Monarchs - is Lonzo's father and has been his main representative and leading cheerleader. He said he had been open to working out for the Celtics and said it was possible they might draft him, anyway. Analysts have pegged him to be the Lakers' choice months heading into the annual draft. [Full Article...]
Red Sox manager John Farrell ejected in 7th inning
But the struggling Ramirez only went 1-for-4 in the game. The Angels scored single runs against Price in the first, fourth and sixth, with Martin Maldonado and Eric Young Jr. Ramirez dropped a two-out, ground-rule double in the ninth to bring the Red Sox within four. An out later, he hit Jackie Bradley Jr. on the foot. [Full Article...]
New Zealand vs. Portugal live stream info, TV channel
Russia took an early lead through Aleksandr Samedov , but Yuri Zhirkov's red card in the 68th minute extinguished any hopes of a Russian comeback. "We knew it could be complicated because we had seen New Zealand play Mexico and the problems they caused the Mexicans", said Portugal coach Fernando Santos . [Full Article...]
New Zealand beats Oracle in America's Cup opener in Bermuda
They made up that deficit with their first win on Saturday and with three wins from three races held a 2-0 lead in the first-to-seven points series with race four to come later Sunday. Extraordinarily, when I asked him how the team out in front knew where to look for further improvement, the 26-year-old Olympic world champion and gold medallist cited his own past experience with Olympic and Team N... [Full Article...]
Germany 1 Chile 1: Stindl Denies Record-Breaker Sanchez
Stindl is relishing the opportunity to stake his claim for a regular place in the world champions' squad, with Low's side now five points clear of Northern Ireland at the top of European Qualifying Group C as they bid to return to Russian Federation to defend their title next summer. [Full Article...]
Bulls throw Butler to the Wolves on draft night
NY is conveniently located between both cities and 76ers fans have made the trip here frequently over the last couple years as their team has had high picks - including the No. The players don't get much of a say in which team they play for, but that didn't stop Lavar Ball from saying his son would play for no one but the Lakers. [Full Article...]
LSU ends Beavers' historic season with 6-1 win
TCU 9, Florida 2 • Evan Skoug hit a bases-clearing double, four Texas Christian pitchers combined on a five-hitter, and the Horned Frogs beat Florida night to force a second Bracket 2 final. It got to a point where ESPN TV replays from a camera pointed over the plate revealed Street calling strikes against both teams on pitches that weren't even close to painting the black. [Full Article...]
Relaxed Russia coach shrugs off early Confederations Cup exit
Needing a victory to advance from its hard group, the hosts played well and took the lead with a goal by Alexander Samedov in the first half, but the experienced Mexicans equalized through Nestor Araujo before halftime and secured the victory early in the second with a goal by Hirving Lozano after a mistake by Russian Federation goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev. [Full Article...]
Sixers' Markelle Fultz opens up about playing with Ben Simmons, Joel Embiid
The choice of Fultz fits in nicely with Philadelphia's rebuilding programme. THE PHILADELPHIA 76ERS selected point guard Markelle Fultz with the top pick in the 2017 NBA Draft , while Lonzo Ball went to the Los Angeles Lakers . The 2005 draft was the last time high schoolers could enter the draft . The 6-4 Fultz was the team's target all along, which is why the Sixers sent the No. [Full Article...]
Mexico, Portugal in Confederations Cup semis
Portugal topped Group A with seven points from three games, ahead of Mexico on goal difference after the CONCACAF champions beat hosts Russian Federation 2-1. Petersburg Stadium, Russia , Saturday, June 24, 2017. "It was hard to play better than we played because the grass was not very good". Stanislav Cherchesov is not contemplating what impact an early Confederations Cup exit could h... [Full Article...]
Philadelphia 76ers take guard Markelle Fultz with top pick of NBA Draft
More than two dozen picks into Thursday night's National Basketball Association draft and not one senior has been selected. Of course, the counter argument to that view is that Fultz didn't have the talent around him during his days at Washington. [Full Article...]
Mexico look to book place in Confederations Cup semifinals against Russia
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) - Portugal coach Fernando Santos could deny himself the pleasure of seeing Cristiano Ronaldo play against New Zealand on Saturday. New Zealand coach Anthony Hudson called it "an incredible sign of respect" to see the strong Portugal lineup on arriving at the stadium . Chile and Germany are tied atop the group on four points, with Cameroon and Austra... [Full Article...]
Spain prosecutor open to lifting Messi prison sentence
The tax fraud case against Messi was one of the first investigations by authorities in Spain into the tax affairs of top football players. That's life; those are the details'. Barca have insisted a new deal remains on course for the five-time Ballon d'Or victor, who joined the LaLiga giants as a 13-year-old. Gaggioli said Messi could have played for Real Madrid . [Full Article...]