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IPL 2019: Michael Vaughan picks the favourites to win the title
- April 10, 2019
My body might demand I play a certain number of games and I need to be smart about that and rest", the Indian skipper had said. "If I were an Indian selector, I'd be picking him in the World Cup squad and I'd play him as a batter", Ponting said. (more...)
- April 10, 2019
My body might demand I play a certain number of games and I need to be smart about that and rest", the Indian skipper had said. "If I were an Indian selector, I'd be picking him in the World Cup squad and I'd play him as a batter", Ponting said. (more...)
Young star Leclerc eyes victory in F1's 1000th race
- April 10, 2019
Sebastian Vettel hopes Ferrari can benefit from "that little bit of luck" that has deserted them early in the season when they attempt to mark the 1000th Formula One race with a win. "We expected them to be strong in Melbourne after what we've seen in terms of pace in Barcelona testing", Wolff said. Ferrari has already announced Leclerc will use his Bahrain engine in China , after an investigation revealed the cause of the issue that cost the 21-year-old his first race win. (more...)
- April 10, 2019
Sebastian Vettel hopes Ferrari can benefit from "that little bit of luck" that has deserted them early in the season when they attempt to mark the 1000th Formula One race with a win. "We expected them to be strong in Melbourne after what we've seen in terms of pace in Barcelona testing", Wolff said. Ferrari has already announced Leclerc will use his Bahrain engine in China , after an investigation revealed the cause of the issue that cost the 21-year-old his first race win. (more...)
Pacquiao signs with Japan’s Rizin
- April 10, 2019
Manny Pacquiao hasn't been able to cement a rematch with Floyd Mayweather Jr. just yet, but he is following "Money" and his business moves. Rizin are the mixed martial arts organisation that put together Mayweather's exhibition fight with kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa in Tokyo on New Year's Eve 2018. (more...)
- April 10, 2019
Manny Pacquiao hasn't been able to cement a rematch with Floyd Mayweather Jr. just yet, but he is following "Money" and his business moves. Rizin are the mixed martial arts organisation that put together Mayweather's exhibition fight with kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa in Tokyo on New Year's Eve 2018. (more...)
Player dies in hotel room, 4th round of tournament canceled
- April 10, 2019
Arie turned professional in April 2013, and the following year played on the Asian Development Tour, earning his tour card for the 2015 Asian Tour after finishing in sixth place on the Asian Development Tour's Order of Merit. Despite missing the 36-hole cut at the Sanya Championship, he remained on the island. Irawan is survived by wife Marina, parents Ahmad and Jeny and sister Wan Edna. (more...)
- April 10, 2019
Arie turned professional in April 2013, and the following year played on the Asian Development Tour, earning his tour card for the 2015 Asian Tour after finishing in sixth place on the Asian Development Tour's Order of Merit. Despite missing the 36-hole cut at the Sanya Championship, he remained on the island. Irawan is survived by wife Marina, parents Ahmad and Jeny and sister Wan Edna. (more...)
Dirk Nowitzki Announces He's Retiring from NBA After 21 Seasons
- April 10, 2019
Last night the Mavericks scored a 120-109 win against the Phoenix Suns at home, making it the ideal time to bow out gracefully. The NBA's highest-scoring foreign-born player broke Kobe Bryant's record of 20 seasons with the same franchise, although it took longer than expected because of setbacks following ankle surgery that sidelined Nowitzki for the first 26 games. (more...)
- April 10, 2019
Last night the Mavericks scored a 120-109 win against the Phoenix Suns at home, making it the ideal time to bow out gracefully. The NBA's highest-scoring foreign-born player broke Kobe Bryant's record of 20 seasons with the same franchise, although it took longer than expected because of setbacks following ankle surgery that sidelined Nowitzki for the first 26 games. (more...)
Kelly gets game-winner as Diamondbacks edge Red Sox
- April 10, 2019
He will square off against Merrill Kelly , who is 1-0 for the Diamondbacks this year. Kelly had two hits and three RBI. Betts muffed a fly ball early in the game. The bad news is that they can't seem to find a way to win a game. Staked to an early 3-0, David Price gives up four runs in the next half inning. Boston has yielded double-digit runs three times , and its starting rotation has given up 43 earned runs in 40 1/3 innings. (more...)
- April 10, 2019
He will square off against Merrill Kelly , who is 1-0 for the Diamondbacks this year. Kelly had two hits and three RBI. Betts muffed a fly ball early in the game. The bad news is that they can't seem to find a way to win a game. Staked to an early 3-0, David Price gives up four runs in the next half inning. Boston has yielded double-digit runs three times , and its starting rotation has given up 43 earned runs in 40 1/3 innings. (more...)
Magic Johnson Abruptly Steps Down As Lakers President of Basketball of Operations
- April 10, 2019
Buss has been a strong proponent of Walton but previously said she planned to let Johnson and general manager Rob Pelinka decide his future, according to ESPN. Johnson might not have realized what it would take when he took the job. James was shut down for the season late last month, and he watched the Lakers' season finale in street clothes on the bench. (more...)
- April 10, 2019
Buss has been a strong proponent of Walton but previously said she planned to let Johnson and general manager Rob Pelinka decide his future, according to ESPN. Johnson might not have realized what it would take when he took the job. James was shut down for the season late last month, and he watched the Lakers' season finale in street clothes on the bench. (more...)
New Jersey Devils Land First Pick in 2019 NHL Draft Lottery
- April 10, 2019
The Devils had a 11.5 percent chance of winning the lottery. The Chicago Blackhawks , who like the Wild play in the Central Division, originally had the best odds of drafting 12th but moved up to third. Balls were then re-entered and the process was repeated to determine second and third-overall picks. To add insult to injury, the Senators traded Duchene to the Columbus Blue Jackets in February after 118 games in Ottawa. (more...)
- April 10, 2019
The Devils had a 11.5 percent chance of winning the lottery. The Chicago Blackhawks , who like the Wild play in the Central Division, originally had the best odds of drafting 12th but moved up to third. Balls were then re-entered and the process was repeated to determine second and third-overall picks. To add insult to injury, the Senators traded Duchene to the Columbus Blue Jackets in February after 118 games in Ottawa. (more...)
LeBron James defends Like Walton record amid job speculation
- April 10, 2019
Although LeBron James aligned with Magic Johnson last summer and signed up to be on a team built in Magic's vision, some early season comments by Johnson rubbed James the wrong way. "I love the National Basketball Association so much", he said. "Now I don't have to worry about [talking about players]". Walton, however, said recently he believes he'll return in 2019-20. (more...)
- April 10, 2019
Although LeBron James aligned with Magic Johnson last summer and signed up to be on a team built in Magic's vision, some early season comments by Johnson rubbed James the wrong way. "I love the National Basketball Association so much", he said. "Now I don't have to worry about [talking about players]". Walton, however, said recently he believes he'll return in 2019-20. (more...)
Kenya Sevens fall to Japan in Hong Kong
- April 10, 2019
The South Africans were outscored 2 tries to 1 at the break when they trailed 14-7. But he said his team were mindful of "the backdrop to what happened in Christchurch". So the home side will progress along with three higher seeded teams and play Chile next. Japan meanwhile earned a temporary reprieve from the threat of relegation with a 10th place finish, losing 26-24 to Scotland in the bowl final. (more...)
- April 10, 2019
The South Africans were outscored 2 tries to 1 at the break when they trailed 14-7. But he said his team were mindful of "the backdrop to what happened in Christchurch". So the home side will progress along with three higher seeded teams and play Chile next. Japan meanwhile earned a temporary reprieve from the threat of relegation with a 10th place finish, losing 26-24 to Scotland in the bowl final. (more...)
Solskjaer in town to spy on Barcelona against Atletico Madrid
- April 10, 2019
It makes absolute sense for Manchester United's manager to be watching Barca this weekend, and much as the Spanish media may try to shoehorn a transfer story in there, it's nearly certainly nonsense. However, it is a commonly held belief that this Manchester United squad still needs tinkering to be capable of challenging for the Premier League - a notion, however, that Solskjaer doesn't agree with unless the likes of Lionel Messi or former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo joins. (more...)
- April 10, 2019
It makes absolute sense for Manchester United's manager to be watching Barca this weekend, and much as the Spanish media may try to shoehorn a transfer story in there, it's nearly certainly nonsense. However, it is a commonly held belief that this Manchester United squad still needs tinkering to be capable of challenging for the Premier League - a notion, however, that Solskjaer doesn't agree with unless the likes of Lionel Messi or former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo joins. (more...)
Yasiel Puig charges Chris Archer, sparks benches-clearing skirmish
- April 10, 2019
Cincinnati's scoreless streak reached 28 innings when Felipe Vazquez retired Yaisel Puig to end it, the longest drought by the Reds since they went 30 innings without crossing the plate from August 5-8, 2015. A charged-up Yasiel Puig barreled into a bunch of Pirates during a bench-clearing fracas Sunday and was among five ejections in Pittsburgh's 7-5 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. (more...)
- April 10, 2019
Cincinnati's scoreless streak reached 28 innings when Felipe Vazquez retired Yaisel Puig to end it, the longest drought by the Reds since they went 30 innings without crossing the plate from August 5-8, 2015. A charged-up Yasiel Puig barreled into a bunch of Pirates during a bench-clearing fracas Sunday and was among five ejections in Pittsburgh's 7-5 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. (more...)
Azarenka upsets Kerber, faces Muguruza in Monterrey final
- April 10, 2019
Victory ensured Muguruza successfully defended the crown she won in 2018, and provided the seventh title of her career. The former French Open and Wimbledon champion broke the pained Belarusian three times in the first set and again in the fourth game of the second. (more...)
- April 10, 2019
Victory ensured Muguruza successfully defended the crown she won in 2018, and provided the seventh title of her career. The former French Open and Wimbledon champion broke the pained Belarusian three times in the first set and again in the fourth game of the second. (more...)
Solskjaer insists Pogba will stay at Manchester United despite Real Madrid link
- April 10, 2019
But Manchester United's shock win over Paris Saint-Germain in the previous round has been seen as a warning to clubs not to take the Red Devils lightly. He said: "I remember Ole as a great team-mate". "Paul is looking forward to it, he's a Manchester United player, one of our big performers on the big stage", Solskjaer said. (more...)
- April 10, 2019
But Manchester United's shock win over Paris Saint-Germain in the previous round has been seen as a warning to clubs not to take the Red Devils lightly. He said: "I remember Ole as a great team-mate". "Paul is looking forward to it, he's a Manchester United player, one of our big performers on the big stage", Solskjaer said. (more...)
Wozniacki and Keys to meet for Charleston title
- April 10, 2019
The win, her first on clay court, broke a almost two-year drought for the eighth seeded American, who claimed her fourth career title. "I will be able to call on this going forward this year", she said. "And I think the rain delay actually really helped because I got to refocus and kind of take a step back". This was her fourth overall title and first on clay, giving her wins on all three surfaces. (more...)
- April 10, 2019
The win, her first on clay court, broke a almost two-year drought for the eighth seeded American, who claimed her fourth career title. "I will be able to call on this going forward this year", she said. "And I think the rain delay actually really helped because I got to refocus and kind of take a step back". This was her fourth overall title and first on clay, giving her wins on all three surfaces. (more...)
Benatia thinks Ajax can beat Juventus, says Ziyech
- April 10, 2019
He has missed their last three games after suffering a thigh injury while with his national team but should be back to play in his favourite competition. Ajax midfielder Hakim Ziyech has revealed that former Juventus defender Medhi Benatia is backing Erik ten Hag's side to knock his old club out of the Champions League. (more...)
- April 10, 2019
He has missed their last three games after suffering a thigh injury while with his national team but should be back to play in his favourite competition. Ajax midfielder Hakim Ziyech has revealed that former Juventus defender Medhi Benatia is backing Erik ten Hag's side to knock his old club out of the Champions League. (more...)
Arkansas tabs Nevada’s Eric Musselman as next coach
- April 10, 2019
This will be his second collegiate head coaching experience. The Wolf Pack was 9-22 the season before Musselman took the job. Arkansas fired head coach Mike Anderson following the 2018-19 season in which the Razorbacks disappointed and went 18-16, missing the NCAA Tournament. (more...)
- April 10, 2019
This will be his second collegiate head coaching experience. The Wolf Pack was 9-22 the season before Musselman took the job. Arkansas fired head coach Mike Anderson following the 2018-19 season in which the Razorbacks disappointed and went 18-16, missing the NCAA Tournament. (more...)
Auburn Gymnast Retires After Severely Injuring Both Knees, Legs During Routine
- April 10, 2019
Gymnast Samantha Cerio is going extremely viral today after she suffered on of the most horrific injuries we've ever seen during her routine at the NCAA Women's Gymnastic Athens Regional 2019. Cerio will graduate from Auburn with a degree in aerospace engineering in May and is set to start working with Boeing later this year. Louisiana State University President F. (more...)
- April 10, 2019
Gymnast Samantha Cerio is going extremely viral today after she suffered on of the most horrific injuries we've ever seen during her routine at the NCAA Women's Gymnastic Athens Regional 2019. Cerio will graduate from Auburn with a degree in aerospace engineering in May and is set to start working with Boeing later this year. Louisiana State University President F. (more...)
Vikings open preseason schedule vs. Saints, former teammates
- April 09, 2019
It will be the first time they have hosted the Vikings in the preseason since a 16-13 win on August 23, 1996. They defeated Minnesota in Week Eight of the 2018 regular season, 30-20 on October 28 at U.S. The preseason games will be broadcast on FOX 8 and WWL radio, though the game against the Chargers will air on CBS. Apart from the game that will be on national TV, the exact times and dates of the other three games are still to be determined. (more...)
- April 09, 2019
It will be the first time they have hosted the Vikings in the preseason since a 16-13 win on August 23, 1996. They defeated Minnesota in Week Eight of the 2018 regular season, 30-20 on October 28 at U.S. The preseason games will be broadcast on FOX 8 and WWL radio, though the game against the Chargers will air on CBS. Apart from the game that will be on national TV, the exact times and dates of the other three games are still to be determined. (more...)
Buffalo Bills preseason schedule announced
- April 09, 2019
The Preseason Game 3 between the Jaguars and Dolphins will be nationally-televised on Fox on Thursday, August 22 at 8 p.m. The Bears start at home against the Carolina Panthers before back-to-back road games against the New York Giants and Indianapolis Colts. (more...)
- April 09, 2019
The Preseason Game 3 between the Jaguars and Dolphins will be nationally-televised on Fox on Thursday, August 22 at 8 p.m. The Bears start at home against the Carolina Panthers before back-to-back road games against the New York Giants and Indianapolis Colts. (more...)
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