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EPL: Chelsea Retains Seven-point Lead, City End Winless Run
But the west Londoners hit back by flying into an early two-goal lead on the south coast before going on to secure a 3-1 triumph. "There are seven games to go, and we have a schedule that's not easy", said Conte. Aguero squeezed in a second goal three minutes after halftime, set up by Raheem Sterling, who also created the third with a short pass that Fabian Delph thumped in for his first leagu... [Full Article...]
Raptors roll, assure Cavs of East's No. 2 seed
After those two games, followed by two more losses to finish off a stunning collapse from the top spot, I've decided that the Cavs must prove themselves all over again. There has been a whirlwind of chatter suggesting that maybe, just maybe the Cavs are throwing games to set up this date with the Raptors in round two, but I just can't get there. [Full Article...]
Isco tore Sporting Gijon in half with this stunning run
Always linked using a move from the Santiago Bernabeu, Isco was recalled to the starting XI following the midweek Champions League triumph at Bayern Munich and netted a superlative solo stunner in the very first half. Madrid should have extended their lead at the start of the second half. "I am in the best team in the world, there are no more important clubs than Real Madrid and I feel luck... [Full Article...]
Pacers, Bulls, Heat eye last 2 East berths
OKLAHOMA CITY - Russell Westbrook got an MVP endorsement from Oscar Robertson before the game, but The Thunder guard only played the first half of Oklahoma City's loss to Denver. The Hawks shot 46.2 percent from three and outrebounded the Wizards 59-48. So it should come as no surprise that the Nets are doing that the final game of the season. [Full Article...]
Manchester United's Jose Mourinho not giving up on top-four finish
United are now in fifth place in the Premier League after a season that has contained positive displays but also frustrations, including nine home league draws. We know we go to Brussels for the Europa League and it is more hard for us but we keep fighting. United took their foot off the gas with the match all but won and Thursday's Europa League quarter-final at Anderlecht looming large, with... [Full Article...]
Clasico concern for Bale as Zidane confirms injury worry
On Wednesday night, Ronaldo became the first player to have racked up 100 goals in European competitions. The German side benefitted from their pressure on Real in the 25th minute when Arturo Vidal scored a header and put his side 1-0 ahead in the match. [Full Article...]
Chicago Cubs didn't blow banner raising day beating the Dodgers 3-2
You've got connections, right?". Each diamond represents a year since the Cubs last won a World Series in 1908. The festivities were pushed back until the skies cleared and the first pitch was delayed almost two hours before Jon Lester tossed six innings of one-run ball in his second start of the season. [Full Article...]
Iwobi Benched Again As Arsenal Edge Middlesbrough
Wenger said: "For us, the clarity is there - we have to win every game to have a chance to get in the top four, starting tonight". "It (the top four) is mathematically still alive", Wenger told Sky Sports . "Of course, the opponents had a bit more of the ball than we're used to". It also takes Alexis one goal closer to equalling an Arsenal Premier League record now held by Emmanuel Adebayor... [Full Article...]
Giannis Antetokounmpo Dazzles in Playoff Debut for Milwaukee Bucks
That's one thing about the playoffs, teams are gonna gameplan for me and DeMar. Turns out it's shaping up as a dog fight. Toronto recovered to win seven-game series against IN and Miami after losing Game 1 openers IN last year's playoffs. [Full Article...]
Thomas plays for Celtics a day after sister's death
He was playing about 37 hours after his 22-year-old sister had been killed in a vehicle crash in Washington and, while most people were moved by his emotions, Charles Barkley was not. That was one of the (many) reasons the Celtics struggled when Thomas went to the bench at the beginning of the second quarter. It was part of a stretch in which he scored seven straight points. [Full Article...]
Leicester are underdogs against Atletico, says Fuchs
Eight Leicester City supporters were handed four-month suspended prison terms on Thursday (Apr 14) after fighting and violence marred their team's Champions League clash against Atletico Madrid. "Sometimes you can prepare yourself but sometimes the occasion and circumstances can take over". "The story is out there, then people pick it up and jump on it and you're getting death threats about your... [Full Article...]
Sergio Ramos Says Real Madrid Deserved More Against Bayern Munich
Ronaldo is closing on 400 goals for Real Madrid following a 2009 move from Manchester United. It was Bayern who made the breakthrough first when Arturo Vidal smashed a bullet header in the 25th minute of the match. With patience, and taking the ball from them, the second half was very good. "Real have the better chance now but we still have a chance too, and we'll play with everything we've go... [Full Article...]
Chicago Bulls get another stunner against the Boston Celtics, 111-97
Although the eighth-seeded Bulls are up 2-0 to the first-seeded Celtics, this isn't as big of an upset as it appears. But Butler overcame a united Garden crowd and led Chicago to the victory, scoring 23 points in the second half. The top seed doesn't mean anything if you can't win at home. The Bulls, who made the playoffs by winning a tiebreaker with the Miami Heat, used several quick spurts t... [Full Article...]
Wanted Isco seeks long-term Real Madrid stay
This led to Tottenham fans on social media paying special attention to the display of the 20-time capped Spain global at the weekend and many were impressed. Isco received Lucas Vazquez's pass inside a crowded penalty area but somehow dribbled past two Sporting defenders before curling the ball into the top corner. [Full Article...]
Bucks beat 76ers 90-82 to clinch playoff spot
It means the Bucks will open the National Basketball Association playoffs against the third-seeded Toronto Raptors. The Raptors took care of the first part, overcoming all sorts of adversity to post a second straight 50-win season, earning home-court advantage in their first-round series against the Milwaukee Bucks and positioning themselves as one of the teams capable of challenging Cleveland f... [Full Article...]
Ref Victor Kassai's Wikipedia gets trolled after Real Madrid 4 - Bayern 2
CRISTIANO RONALDO grabbed the headlines with a hat-trick, as Real Madrid needed extra time to see off Bayern Munich to reach the Champions League semi-finals. The incidents led to Bayern boss Carlo Ancelotti calling for video replays after the game , but Zidane was adamant the overall result was fair. He's unique and we're happy for him, the team and the fans that helped us at the Bernabeu. [Full Article...]
When Stephen Curry sees Mark Few, it's fond NCAA memories
Portland coach Terry Stotts said after Game 1 that he expected Nurkic, who sustained the injury March 30, to be available at some point in the series. Meanwhile, Portland's three starting frontcourt players - Evan Turner, Moe Harkless and Noah Vonleh - combined for only 25 points on 9-for-25 shooting. [Full Article...]
Harry Redknapp confirmed as Birmingham's new coach
I haven't got a magic wand. "It's not really a risk". Under Zola, Birmingham won just two of 24 games. We will give it everything we have got it, we will throw ourselves into it, and hopefully we will get the win or whatever we need to stay up. [Full Article...]
Costa relishing Hazard partnership at Chelsea
His sacking was believed to be because he could no longer motivate the players but Costa has admitted he owes a lot to Mourinho for how his career in England has panned out. The Real Madrid striker has struggled for regular game-time this term and is said to be open to a move to the Premier League. "At every moment I know when he is going to pass the ball to me and I also know when he wants the ... [Full Article...]
Grizzlies coach David Fizdale blasts the officials in a furious postgame rant
They aren't going to rook us. We had 15 free throws for the game! Leonard attempted more free throws than Memphis had as a team, which infuriated Fizdale. San Antonio blew out to big 26 point lead in the first half and lead and went into the locker room leading 56-37. Green finished with 12 on four of five shooting, all from the point range, but even with a sharp shooting night he admitted hi... [Full Article...]