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Milwaukee Bucks at Toronto Raptors - 4/18/17 NBA Pick, Odds, and Prediction
I expected the Raptors to roll in Game 1. "It's like I said: five-man defence". The officials were saying that we're not hitting (the screens) or running into them. "We moved the ball real well". This isn't all on him - many times , he's the one who has to attempt to salvage a bad offensive possession with a tough shot. [Full Article...]
'Rashford can be one of the best'
Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera says he "cannot sleep" and that he's constantly battling to be picked ahead of his top-quality team-mates. Ashley Young is "concentrating" on playing football following speculation that he may not be at Manchester United next season. [Full Article...]
Rangers hang on to even series with Habs 2-2
Alexander Radulov added a spectacular even-strength goal late in the third. The Rangers' best chance came off an Oscar Lindberg shot that pinged off the post behind Carey Price . Notes: New York has won the last two playoff matchups against Montreal (2014 and 1996). … The Rangers and Canadiens have now met 16 times in the playoffs. [Full Article...]
Yankees' Pineda perfect through 6 innings in home opener
GIANTS 4, DIAMONDBACKS 1 Giants catcher Buster Posey was doing well after being struck in the helmet by a 94 miles per hour fastball in the first inning and forced out of the game, a frightening moment in host San Francisco's victory against Arizona in its home opener. [Full Article...]
Chelsea pay tribute to outgoing captain, John Terry
I'm eager to carry on playing and so will be looking to continue with a new challenge. He also won the Europa League under Rafael Benitez and lifted the Champions League trophy in 2012 despite being suspended for the final against Bayern Munich. [Full Article...]
Neymar banned from important game against Real Madrid
See, after Neymar was sent off , the 25-year-old Brazilian apparently dealt out a sarcastic slow clap toward the fourth official, which was recorded in the match log. And Malaga rounded off the win in the final minute when Pablo Fornals squared for Jony to fire into an unguarded net. The defeat means Barcelona remain on 69 points, three behind Real who have a game in hand. [Full Article...]
Jazz's Rudy Gobert not playing Game 2 against Clippers
Staples Center will be filled with worry and excitement on Wednesday night. Paul was great tonight, despite the TOs, and we get the feeling he's simply going to will the Clippers to win this series . and Utah finished the regular season with identical 51-31 records. So we know Chris Paul is going to be aggressive. Forward Gordon Hayward was quiet yet effective, with 19 points and 10 rebounds. [Full Article...]
Lynn, Cardinals end 3-game losing skid, edge Pirates 2-1
They took an overnight flight to St. Louis to begin a three-game series Monday evening against Pittsburgh. Diaz said, "Hopefully, tomorrow, I start hitting". Louis' rotation, is now 0-3 with a 7.24 ERA, and has not lasted past the fifth inning. "When we start hitting. things are going to be way better". "We have to turn the page". [Full Article...]
Toronto Blue Jays Notes: Josh Donaldson Out 2-4 Weeks
Considering Happ looked to be in considerable pain when the injury resulted in him leaving his start Sunday against the Orioles after 4.1 innings, his diagnosis amounts to good news for the Blue Jays, who aren't expecting the 34-year-old to miss extended time. [Full Article...]
Shane Warne Defends MS Dhoni on His Poor Form
The Former Captain cool of India, MS Dhoni hasn't had the best of seasons so far and has been in the news for his below par performance. One of the owners of the RPS Harsh Goenka himself tweeted about Dhoni's performance and dropping him as a Captain. [Full Article...]
Manchester United set to lure Ousmane Dembele to Old Trafford for £50m
The 19-year-old turned down the option to move to the Premier League last summer, instead opting to swap Rennes for Dortmund as he joined Thomas Tuchel's exciting young squad. Perisic reportedly changed representatives to sign with super-agent Pini Zahavi and Balkans expert Fali Ramadani. United manager reportedly flew to Zagreb during the worldwide break to watch the 28-year-old play for his na... [Full Article...]
Wenger's challenge to his team
Although the Frenchman accepted that the display was far from ideal, Wenger was thrilled with the level of commitment from his players, having seen them crumble in a 3-0 loss at Crystal Palace last time out. "There has been speculation over both players but that does not enter into things when match-day comes because it is all about the game then and they will always give their all". [Full Article...]
World's most famous giraffe April protectively kicks vet away from newborn calf
In this photo provided by Animal Adventure Park in Binghamton, N.Y., a giraffe named April licks her new calf on Saturday, April 15, 2017. April the giraffe gave birth at a NY zoo as more than a million people around the world watched live . [Full Article...]
Patriots sign Super Bowl hero Butler, may trade him
In a report published Sunday, the Chiefs are "almost certainly to be" the New England Patriots season opening opponent. The Patriots' opening game on September 7 at Gillette Stadium will nearly certainly be against the Chiefs, who are coming off a 12-4 season and an AFC West title. [Full Article...]
Madrid Beat Bayern in Controversial Champions League QF
Earlier, Leicester City's fairytale Champions League journey ended as the Premier League victor was held to a 1-1 draw at home by Atletico Madrid , who reached the semi-finals for the third time in four seasons. Philipp Lahm and Xabi Alonso both see a bittersweet end to their long and storied Champions League careers. Real Madrid struggled to find rhythm at a nervy Bernabeu before Ron... [Full Article...]
San Antonio Spurs, Cleveland Cavaliers build up commanding 2-0 leads
We had 15 free throws for the game. The Spurs dominated the opener 111-82 as Kawhi Leonard tossed in 32 points while LaMarcus Aldridge added 20 and Tony Parker had 18. 4 Los Angeles Clippers were edged 97-95 by Utah on Joe Johnson's basket as time expired. "It was a very poorly officiated basketball game". "Kawhi shot more free throws than our whole team, explain it to me", Fizdale said. [Full Article...]
Levine: Defense Comes Up Big For Cubs, Brett Anderson
As it turned out, their resistance only added to the excitement for their hosts this week. A total of 1,908 rings and pins will be distributed to Cubs players, coaches, ownership, executives, front office associates, ballpark staff, partners and Hall of Fame alumni, including posthumous rings for the late Ernie Banks and Ron Santo, which will be saved in the Wrigley Field archives. [Full Article...]
Bayern 2: Suffering an Extra Time,
With a 2-1 lead, everything was looking good for Bayern until the 83rd minute when a very dubious second yellow would see Arturo Vidal sent off and Bayern down to 10 men for the rest of the match . 9, the player he is. The hosts went even closer two minutes later when Sergio Ramos' low strike was cleared off the line by Jerome Boateng. Yet because of a regulation dreamt up half a century ago ... [Full Article...]
Birmingham turn to Redknapp after Zola debacle
Harry Redknapp was unveiled as the new Blues boss on Tuesday morning, with the club turning to the 70-year-old's wealth of experience as they aim to improve on the lacklustre Championship campaign which fans endured this season. The Blues moved quick to replace Gianfranco Zola after he resigned as their head coach yesterday, taking with him a shocking record where he only won twice in 24 games. [Full Article...]
Vidal says referee knocked Bayern out of Champions League
Ronaldo, who plainly lacks some of his old explosiveness, is the embodiment of that: elements of his game increasingly resemble those of an old-fashioned poacher, the kind of player who, when everything else is off-key, has the ruthlessness and sheer desire to take his chances when they come. [Full Article...]