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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...]
Australia beat Italy in shaky outing; Fiji win over Scotland
Italy , the Six Nations wooden-spooners, came into the match after consecutive losses to Scotland and Fiji and without a win against Australia in their 16 previous meetings. Minutes later, a Rory Arnold pass was intercepted by Tommaso Benevenuti, who went on to score and make it 28-27. But the pressure building on the Wallabies was relieved when Abraham Steyn was yellow-carded for a deli... [Full Article...]
Madrid's Mbappe transfer pursuit to hurt Arsenal TWICE?
However, a price tag in that range might make things hard for Wenger. The club does, however, have competition for the player from Paris Saint Germain , according to The Mirror , and the Ligue 1 club has already offered a world-record £119 million for Mbappe. [Full Article...]
Mexico knock out Confed Cup hosts Russia with 2-1 win
Captain Cristiano Ronaldo put Portugal ahead from the penalty spot on 33 minutes. Andre Silva added a third on 80 minutes before Nani completed the rout in stoppage time to ensure Portugal finished above Mexico on goal difference. [Full Article...]
Bellator Set For PPV Splash With Biggest Card At The Garden
Instances like this also provide an opportunity to see how perceptions and opinions vary depending on which company's name is on the marquee. Davis, the reigning champion, and Bader are among the top five light heavyweights in the world in any promotion, and both have improved since they fought in the UFC in 2015. [Full Article...]
Portugal Want To Win The Confederations Cup- Cristiano Ronaldo
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo , left, is challenged by New Zealand's Michael Boxall during the Confederations Cup , Group A soccer match between New Zealand and Portugal, at the St. The goal - which had come moments after coach Anthony Hudson had made an unusual first half substitution, switching Michael McGlinchey for Bill Tuiloma - could have deflated the New Zealanders. [Full Article...]
Mexico beats Russia to advance to Confederations Cup semifinal
Petersburg Stadium, Russia , Saturday, June 24, 2. Ronaldo duly converted easily to register his 75th goal for his country. Mexico eliminated hosts Russian Federation with a 2-1 win in Kazan to join Portugal on seven points, with Santos' side to face the runners-up of Group B on Wednesday for a place in the July 2 final. [Full Article...]
76ers take Fultz with No. 1 pick
The 14 lottery picks in Thursday night's National Basketball Association draft have been made, and there were three Wildcats selected. In Minnesota , three-time All-Star Butler , 27, will reunite with coach Tom Thibodeau and join centre Karl-Anthony Towns, 21, to create one of the best duos in the league. [Full Article...]
All Blacks, Lions look forward after thrilling 1st test
All Blacks fans were left miffed just after the TJ Perenara-led war dance came to its conclusion, when Sky cut away to a Hyundai ad featuring Kiwi rally driver Hayden Paddon. Hansen expected that to be the case. All Blacks boss Steve Hansen certainly got one up on Lions head coach Warren Gatland in the mind games stakes, and rubbed salt into the wounds afterwards. [Full Article...]
No. 1 pick hopes to turn 76ers into winners
The 6-foot-4 guard became the second consecutive No. 1 overall pick by Philadelphia, following forward Ben Simmons previous year. In fact, Sixers managing owner Josh Harris just recently indicated that signing Embiid to an extension is the team's top off-season priority. [Full Article...]
Top Boston Celtics Scenarios Following the Sixers Trade
The Celtics , equipped with the No. 3 pick after their blockbuster trade , have found themselves linked with pretty much every big name free agent and superstar in the past few weeks. The Celtics and 76ers had agreed on the parameters of a deal on Saturday night after Philadelphia held a workout with point guard Markelle Fultz , who will become the fourth No. [Full Article...]
Chelsea set to make sensational superstar plus cash bid for Cristiano Ronaldo
Mourinho , 54, is accused of two counts of tax fraud - €1.6m in 2011 and €1.7m in 2012. Ronaldo maintains his innocence in the tax evasion case and insisted that he did everything in accordance with Spanish law. Manchester United have so far made no comment on reports they are interested in buying back the player for an estimated 200 million euros, on top of the release fee. [Full Article...]