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Gatland: Lions took a step back against Highlanders

14 June 2017, 08:24

The time for tinkering with the British and Irish Lions side is over as the tourists head to Rotorua for what many view as an unofficial fourth test against the Maori All Blacks on Saturday. Rory Best has promised the British and Irish Lions ...

NBA Players React to the Warriors Winning the 2017 NBA Championship

14 June 2017, 08:24

It is fair to ask, however, why they required three games against the Warriors to play with the attitude of a defending champion in full-blown turf protection mode. Even with all their talent it wasn't easy, as Boston needed seven games to beat Phi...

NBA Champions Unanimously Decide to Skip White House Visit

14 June 2017, 08:17

Fans of the Golden State Warriors have been sharing memes celebrating the National Basketball Association champions' comeback year and title win. According to Warriors PR , Durant's stellar performance in the series has also made him just th...

Spurs never enjoyed big Finals ratings like Warriors-Cavs

14 June 2017, 08:16

LeBron James has sparked speculation over his future-particularly whether he will remain with the Cleveland Cavaliers-after the team lost the NBA Finals Monday night. Kyrie Irving had 26 points and J.R. Smith chipped in 25 on 7 of 8 from 3-po...

Pakistan vs England Match Prediction: Who Will Win CT Semi-Final 1

14 June 2017, 08:13

But Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed , dropped twice, struck a superb 61 not out and received excellent support from Mohammad Amir (28 not out) in an unbroken eighth-wicket stand of 75 that sealed a tense three-wicket victory. "We have a good re...

Pakistan skipper guides side into semi-finals

14 June 2017, 08:10

Sarfaraz struck an unbeaten 61 runs in the must-win last group game against Sri Lanka , which Pakistan won by three wickets to qualify for the last-four stage. Mohammad Ashraful, another former skipper of the Bangladesh team, said that the team ...

Harry Kane proud of scoring key goal for England while being captain

14 June 2017, 08:10

England's eight-year unbeaten run in qualifying was kept intact by captain-for the-day Harry Kane's stoppage-time equaliser. The dramatic but barely deserved draw sees Gareth Southgate's charges stay on course for next summer's World Cup .

Sarfraz hopes Cardiff run continues in England semi-final

14 June 2017, 08:06

Sarfraz played a stellar role in Pakistan's three-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in a virtual quarterfinal, which yet again exemplified their unpredictable side, before managing to scrape through. Roy was replaced by Test wicket-keeper Jonny Bair...

Golden State Warriors defeat Cleveland Cavaliers in NBA Finals

14 June 2017, 08:04

ESPN spoke with seven Las Vegas bookmakers about the topic , and five of the six bookmakers had the Warriors favored in a game between this year's Golden State team and Michael Jordan's 1995-96 Bulls team . The trials of the last few month...

Warriors beat Cavaliers to win title

14 June 2017, 08:04

KD was relentless on both sides of the court, playing a menacing defence and igniting the league's best offence. Durant was named NBA Finals Most Valuable Player after averaging 35.2 points and 8.4 rebounds a game, and he became the first pla...

Champions Trophy: New Zealand win toss, ask England to bat

14 June 2017, 08:03

New Zealand have won 21 of 30 one-day internationals against Bangladesh but an under-strength side lost the most recent encounter, by five wickets in the final match of a tri-series in Dublin two weeks ago. Liam Plunkett took four for 55 as New Z...

LeBron James reflects on the Cleveland Cavaliers' season

14 June 2017, 08:02

Stephen Curry added 34 points, 10 assists and six rebounds as Golden State closed out its second title in three years after squandering a 3-1 lead a year ago. "Like I said, teams and franchises are going to be trying to figure out ways that they ca...

Jonny Bairstow replaces Jason Roy for England against Pakistan

14 June 2017, 08:00

Billed as a heavyweight battle between AB de Villiers and Virat Kohli this match turned out to be a one-sided contest, which again exposed South Africa's glass jaw in knock-out matches. In my mind, that was not the problem. "That was a conscious ...

Kevin Durant's mom was one proud Black mama at National Basketball Association finals

14 June 2017, 07:58

Led by NBA Finals MVP and newcomer Kevin Durant , the NBA's latest "super team " proved to be too much for the Cleveland Cavaliers . But instead of celebrating Golden State's greatness, former players are poking holes in the Warriors' historic...

Andrew Fifita on Blues' dominant win over Maroons

14 June 2017, 07:57

They did a Queensland on Queensland with a crucial try on the stroke of halftime and ran away with in the second half. " Origin is completely different to clubland", he said. "They will be as well prepared as ever, they'll be as tough as e...

John Terry defends Sunderland substitution and 'couldn't care less' about criticism

14 June 2017, 07:56

The timing of the event - which was linked to Terry's No.26 jersey - sparked questioned marks over whether the game been illegally halted, with the player lambasted after it emerged he came up with the idea to showcase his finale. 'I wanted to play...

Golden State Warriors Unanimously Decline White House Visit, Per Reports

14 June 2017, 07:57

When asked which reports he was alluding to, Brown said that he had seen verified Twitter accounts making the claim. That info seems to have originated with an unsubstantiated tweet . Steve Kerr and Stephen Curry have also voiced their disa...

Highlanders show ABs how to beat Lions

14 June 2017, 07:53

Jonathan Joseph has admitted he must repay Warren Gatland's faith for insisting the England centre tour New Zealand with the British and Irish Lions . There are still places up for grabs, and the stop-start nature of the Lions' performances and r...

Twitter trail: Shikhar Dhawan, Pandya celebrate victory over South Africa

14 June 2017, 07:53

They aren't. There is literally not a single witticism that can be attempted that hasn't been used before. "The side have been missing that spark, or that intensity to their play that characterises South Africa cricket..." We never got going.

Champions Trophy: `Control over emotions` imperative in India-Pak clash, says Jadhav

14 June 2017, 07:51

New Zealand are another team that do well in such tournaments, without winning them often enough. Pakistani cricket fans are eagerly waiting for the cut-throat contest with India on Sunday. We play all our opponents with the same intensity. "I...

Durant and Curry sink LeBron's Cavs as Warriors reclaim National Basketball Association championship

14 June 2017, 07:48

Smith came up big, as he's done multiple times throughout his career. Durant recapped. "And Draymond was like, 'Keep playing to the end.' Andre (Iguodala ) is like, 'Keep playing.' We have like 50 seconds left". Each of those players are still in th...

Chelsea to host Burnley in Premier League season opener

14 June 2017, 07:46

Manchester United have been handed a favourable start to next season's Premier League campaign after the fixture list was revealed on Wednesday. The returns are due to take place four months later. Liverpool will play host to Everton while Ma...

Would you want to see Saturday night matches at Southampton?

14 June 2017, 07:47

Everton face all of the predicted top four in their first five fixtures, while Leicester face Arsenal , Manchester United and Chelsea . Not only are most of United's post-European matches at home , they also have a relatively kind start to the ...

Cars towed, citations issued after Warriors win

14 June 2017, 07:33

Celebrations after the Golden State Warriors' championship win Monday night included sideshows in East Oakland and more than 1,000 fans gathered downtown, but the only damage reported was to a auto jumped on by happy fans, officials said .

Golden State Warriors take National Basketball Association title

14 June 2017, 07:29

Cleveland's bench has just four points. James ended the series ave. "This is history", Warriors forward Andre Iguodala said . Cleveland's subs have scored just two points. For the Cavs, James paced the team by scoring 41 points, grabbing 13 ...

Former Longhorn Kevin Durant wins NBA Finals MVP as Warriors win title

14 June 2017, 07:29

To win his first National Basketball Association title, Durant had to overcome Cavaliers forward LeBron James , whose former Miami Heat team defeated Durant's Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2012 Finals. He did it by shooting at the most effi...

Arsenal striker 'open' to West Ham move as Gunners seek attacking reinforcement

14 June 2017, 07:23

But as he prepares to face England in a friendly at Stade de France on Tuesday, the 30-year-old Giroud still has many doubters. Giroud's arrival could spell the end of Andy Carroll's time at West Ham though, as they two strikers have very simil...

NBA Finals Preview: Warriors vs. Cavs Part III

14 June 2017, 07:20

Now that they are a year wiser and a Kevin Durant better, Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors are favored against the Cleveland Cavaliers in their NBA Finals rubber match. When the LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers visi...

No break for Dixon to let left foot heal since Indy crash

14 June 2017, 07:19

Just eight cars completed the race, six of which finished on the lead lap. Drive Charlie Kimball poses with the pole aware in victory lane at Texas Motor Speedway , Friday, June 9, 2017, in Fort Worth, Texas. The Indy vehicle version of NASCAR's...

Wausau police officer grants pity on driver who made "safe choices"

14 June 2017, 07:17

The Wausau Police Department posted an image on their Facebook page Monday. A man in Wausau, Wisconsin left a note on his auto when he left it in a metered lot overnight after a night of drinking. "Pity granted, just a warning", said the ticket lef...

Golden State Warriors speak up about alleged decision to snub Donald Trump

14 June 2017, 07:15

CNBC , among others, reported after the Warriors defeated Lebron James' Cleveland Cavaliers in expeditious fashion - taking down the defending National Basketball Association champs in just five games - the celebrations would not continue at 1600...

Tributes held at England football match over UK attacks

14 June 2017, 07:11

This was followed by an impeccably observed minutes silence where players from both sides stood together around the centre circle in a show of unity. The goal sparked France into action, and they soon dragged themselves level courtesy of some rat...

Keeper Stockdale joins Birmingham from Brighton

14 June 2017, 07:08

David Stockdale played a key role in helping Brighton & Hove Albion earn promotion into the Premier League last season but the 31-year-old has surprisingly made a decision to remain in the Championship by signing a deal with Birmingham City recent...

Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry lead Warriors to National Basketball Association title over Cavaliers

14 June 2017, 07:03

What made them great: With Cousy controlling a powerful offense and Russell patrolling the paint for the league's leading defense, the Celtics outscored teams by more than nine points per game while going 23-5 and 11-3 on neutral courts - yes, Nati...

Grand Rapids captures AHL Calder Cup

14 June 2017, 06:59

Nosek found Ford near the dot, and Ford beat McKenna top corner, ending an 0-for-18 stretch for Grand Rapids on the power play. Yanni Gourde scored twice for the Crunch, while Matt Taormina added one goal and one assist. The Griffins withstood a...

Champions Trophy semi-final: Pakistan opt to bowl against England

14 June 2017, 07:03

The hosts cruised through Group A with a flawless record following wins over Bangladesh , New Zealand and Australia to lend further weight to widespread pre-tournament predictions that Eoin Morgan's men are the team to beat. They were cruising...

Amir out as Pakistan elect to bowl

14 June 2017, 07:00

Home advantage definitely plays a crucial role in lifting the morale and confidence of a side in a big game like the Champions Trophy semifinal. # Jonny Bairstow was the second England wicket to fall. The performance of three Asian teams has ...

Underdogs Pakistan head into Champions Trophy semi against England

14 June 2017, 06:57

But he said a semi-final could not be the summit of Pakistan s ambitions, with an all Asian final against either India or Bangladesh , who play Thursday, in their sights. England's test wicketkeeper, brought in to open for the first time in wor...

Warren Gatland launches defence of his coaching technique amid criticism of 'Warrenball'

14 June 2017, 06:55

No coach enjoys being pigeon-holed like that - it implies a lack of awareness and flexibility, qualities that Gatland clearly has displayed to have enjoyed such a long and illustrious career. A relentless succession of big games await them in New Zea...

Chelsea 1st to visit Tottenham at Wembley in Premier League

14 June 2017, 06:38

Liverpool will begin their 2017/18 season on the road with a trip to Watford . The fixtures for the new season were released at 9am on Wednesday, with the Clarets due to play Mauricio Pochettino's men at the home of English football on Saturday...

Cavs, LeBron James left wondering about next year

14 June 2017, 06:37

The 2017 NBA Finals MVP was brilliant in the series, averaging 35.2 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 5.4 assists. KD was relentless on both sides of the court, playing a menacing defence and igniting the league's best offence. Outmatched by the Warrior...

Here's The Text Message That Convinced Kevin Durant To Join The Warriors

14 June 2017, 06:35

He doesn't put on this mask or this suit every single day to come in here and fake in front of you guys. "I hear all the narratives throughout the season that I was joining, I was hopping on bandwagons, I was letting everybody else do the work", D...

India Beat Pakistan by 124 Runs, Man of the Match Yuvaraj Singh

14 June 2017, 06:37

Where Pakistan were cowed by the occasion, India met it head on. Extending his heartiest congratulation to the Team India via his official Twitter account, out of favour left-handed batsman Suresh Raina hailed his side's smooth victory over...

CT 2017: Pakistan bowlers restrict England to 211

14 June 2017, 06:33

Not even being fined afterwards for a slow over-rate would have dented Pakistan's celebrations. For the first time in ODI history, he explains, there will be a super-over in case Pakistan and England have their scores tied at 211. Sri Lanka c...

Penguins beat Nashville to take home Stanley Cup

14 June 2017, 06:32

Nothing splits up a potential dynasty more than the salary cap. "But we always said, 'nobody said that you can't.' And our guys were determined. We've battled through a lot". Letang, who underwent surgery for a herniated disc in his neck before the p...

CC Sabathia exits with strained hamstring, likely headed to DL

14 June 2017, 06:33

He appeared to be in some discomfort after he walked off the mound to the dugout to close out the fourth. Headley's first home run in almost two months had snapped a seventh inning tie, ending righty starter JC Ramirez's night and giving the Yankee...

Game 5 Finals loss can be blamed on the bench

14 June 2017, 06:28

The Warriors got their revenge on the Cavaliers on Monday night, shaking off the 3-1 demons to win their second title in three years. "I couldn't sleep for two days", Durant , who was named the Finals MVP, said during an on-court interview.

Footlocker Commercial Features Lonzo Ball For Father's Day

14 June 2017, 06:27

Judging by the picture previews of the cards, it looks like Ball hasn't yet developed one of those big, looping signatures you often see from celebrities who are signing hundreds of items. "The fact is that LaVar Ball is a significant pop culture i...

Sidney Crosby wins back-to-back Conn Smythe Award trophies

14 June 2017, 06:25

All within a calendar year. It's like, I can imagine this because I just lived it this year, but describing this, as I'm sure you can tell by reading this, it's just so tough to do. The Penguins defeated the Predators 2-0. "We've proven that ...

Rafael Nadal wins 10th French Open title

14 June 2017, 06:21

Nadal moved into sole possession of second place in men's majors, pulling away from American Pete Sampras and once again getting to within three of Federer . Nothing could extinguish Nadal's fire though and he surged two breaks ahead in the third se...

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