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Yankees Slugger Judge Healed, Set to Return to Lineup Friday
- June 24, 2019
The Yankees acquired Maybin in a trade with Cleveland on April 25. "That's not something I'm anxious about happening again". "I feel like he has been real close and doing what Aaron does by controlling the strike zone, maybe some 3-2 counts that haven't gone his way which he is really good at, " Boone said before starting Brett Gardner in center in the Yankees' 10-6 win over the Astros on Thursday night at the Stadium. (more...)
- June 24, 2019
The Yankees acquired Maybin in a trade with Cleveland on April 25. "That's not something I'm anxious about happening again". "I feel like he has been real close and doing what Aaron does by controlling the strike zone, maybe some 3-2 counts that haven't gone his way which he is really good at, " Boone said before starting Brett Gardner in center in the Yankees' 10-6 win over the Astros on Thursday night at the Stadium. (more...)
Murray completes comeback with doubles title
- June 23, 2019
He and Lopez defeated Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury 7-6 (6), 5-7, 10-5 in the doubles final - not long after Lopez outlasted Gilles Simon 6-2, 6-7 (4), 7-6 (2) in the singles. "Was asking a bit about my hip and asked him what he was up to, try and see if he was going to come to Arsenal", added the avid Gunners fan with a smile. (more...)
- June 23, 2019
He and Lopez defeated Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury 7-6 (6), 5-7, 10-5 in the doubles final - not long after Lopez outlasted Gilles Simon 6-2, 6-7 (4), 7-6 (2) in the singles. "Was asking a bit about my hip and asked him what he was up to, try and see if he was going to come to Arsenal", added the avid Gunners fan with a smile. (more...)
Super Falcons refuse to leave hotel in France after World Cup exit
- June 23, 2019
NFF president Amaju Pinnick said the players are not owed any outstanding bonuses except the World Cup participation fee. "The problem is that the players wanted to be paid the bonuses for home matches in USA dollars, but that is no longer the rule under this government". (more...)
- June 23, 2019
NFF president Amaju Pinnick said the players are not owed any outstanding bonuses except the World Cup participation fee. "The problem is that the players wanted to be paid the bonuses for home matches in USA dollars, but that is no longer the rule under this government". (more...)
Cameroon score injury-time victor against New Zealand to reach last 16
- June 23, 2019
However, when the incident was replayed on the big screen inside the stadium, the Cameroon players saw an England player in an offside position (but she was not interfering with play) and launched a furious protest. "I didn't enjoy it, the players didn't enjoy it". Neville was disappointed with conduct of Cameroon's players after officials spoke to captain Gabrielle Onguene and coach Alain Djeumfa in an attempt to restore order. (more...)
- June 23, 2019
However, when the incident was replayed on the big screen inside the stadium, the Cameroon players saw an England player in an offside position (but she was not interfering with play) and launched a furious protest. "I didn't enjoy it, the players didn't enjoy it". Neville was disappointed with conduct of Cameroon's players after officials spoke to captain Gabrielle Onguene and coach Alain Djeumfa in an attempt to restore order. (more...)
Norway vs. Australia - Football Match Report
- June 23, 2019
Norway almost scored a sensational victor in the closing minutes, but the post saved Australia and sent the game into extra time . At the cup, the team scored nine goals, five of which came from Kerr, but the team was wasteful when it couldn't afford to be. (more...)
- June 23, 2019
Norway almost scored a sensational victor in the closing minutes, but the post saved Australia and sent the game into extra time . At the cup, the team scored nine goals, five of which came from Kerr, but the team was wasteful when it couldn't afford to be. (more...)
Baker Mayfield honors Saquon Barkley's quads after lost bet
- June 23, 2019
Although Werner admittedly gave Beckham some serious consideration, he eventually settled on running back Saquon Barkley for the Giants . We made a fun bet to show we both want to win the award, but it's about our friendship. "I knew it was going to be a really close race and I didn't know who was going to win", Barkley said in February, on the eve of the Super Bowl . "The two extra letters in there cost a little bit extra money, so we'll stick with just 'Quads'". (more...)
- June 23, 2019
Although Werner admittedly gave Beckham some serious consideration, he eventually settled on running back Saquon Barkley for the Giants . We made a fun bet to show we both want to win the award, but it's about our friendship. "I knew it was going to be a really close race and I didn't know who was going to win", Barkley said in February, on the eve of the Super Bowl . "The two extra letters in there cost a little bit extra money, so we'll stick with just 'Quads'". (more...)
Dimuth Karunaratne hails ‘legend’ Lasith Malinga
- June 23, 2019
Malinga took one more, and nearly got a fifth but Ben Stokes was dropped in the deep. England still have work to do and the only decent team we have beaten so far are the West Indies. James Vince only scored 14 runs before he was caught by Mendis at slip off the bowling of Malinga. Morgan, fresh from his one-day worldwide record 17 sixes against Afghanistan, made a cautious 21, featuring a mere two fours, before Isuru Udana held a sharp return catch to dismiss the Dubliner. (more...)
- June 23, 2019
Malinga took one more, and nearly got a fifth but Ben Stokes was dropped in the deep. England still have work to do and the only decent team we have beaten so far are the West Indies. James Vince only scored 14 runs before he was caught by Mendis at slip off the bowling of Malinga. Morgan, fresh from his one-day worldwide record 17 sixes against Afghanistan, made a cautious 21, featuring a mere two fours, before Isuru Udana held a sharp return catch to dismiss the Dubliner. (more...)
Celtic make Man Utd transfer demand in Arsenal negotiations for Kieran Tierney
- June 23, 2019
The same article says that Arsenal are expected to submit an improved offer for the left-back in the coming days as Unai Emery looks for his first signing of the summer. There are other examples and the feeling that I am getting is that whoever is handling these reported bids is struggling to get to grips with the process. (more...)
- June 23, 2019
The same article says that Arsenal are expected to submit an improved offer for the left-back in the coming days as Unai Emery looks for his first signing of the summer. There are other examples and the feeling that I am getting is that whoever is handling these reported bids is struggling to get to grips with the process. (more...)
Fairytale return for Andy Murray as he reaches doubles final
- June 23, 2019
Andy Murray was cheered on by his wife Kim as he returned to the tennis court at Queen's on Thursday. This was no Wimbledon singles epic, but it was no exhibition either. "It was a good match". "I felt quite relaxed in the build-up, but we said as we were walking onto the court that we were starting to feel a bit nervous". (more...)
- June 23, 2019
Andy Murray was cheered on by his wife Kim as he returned to the tennis court at Queen's on Thursday. This was no Wimbledon singles epic, but it was no exhibition either. "It was a good match". "I felt quite relaxed in the build-up, but we said as we were walking onto the court that we were starting to feel a bit nervous". (more...)
Bol slides to Heat at No. 44, traded to Nuggets
- June 23, 2019
At 7-foot-2, 235 pounds, Bol is Joel Embiid-like in his ability to score from all over the court and has shown himself to have the genes of his father as a shot-blocker. The Nuggets are coming off a 54-28 season in which they earned the No. 2 seed in the West. Denver has a young nucleus that includes Michael Porter Jr ., the No. (more...)
- June 23, 2019
At 7-foot-2, 235 pounds, Bol is Joel Embiid-like in his ability to score from all over the court and has shown himself to have the genes of his father as a shot-blocker. The Nuggets are coming off a 54-28 season in which they earned the No. 2 seed in the West. Denver has a young nucleus that includes Michael Porter Jr ., the No. (more...)
Nashville trades P.K. Subban to New Jersey Devils at National Hockey League draft
- June 23, 2019
The Predators will receive defensemen Steven Santini and Jeremy Davies plus a second-round pick in Saturday's draft (No. 34 overall) and a second-rounder in 2020. Santini, 24, was the Devils' second-round pick in 2013. He played just 39 games for the Devils last season, recording one goal, three assists, and a minus-6 rating. (more...)
- June 23, 2019
The Predators will receive defensemen Steven Santini and Jeremy Davies plus a second-round pick in Saturday's draft (No. 34 overall) and a second-rounder in 2020. Santini, 24, was the Devils' second-round pick in 2013. He played just 39 games for the Devils last season, recording one goal, three assists, and a minus-6 rating. (more...)
Pakistan vs South Africa
- June 23, 2019
Both teams are in desperate need of a win as they have both only triumphed in one game so far. Besides body shaming the captain of the team Sarfaraz Ahmed to dragging the family members of players who featured in the game to move the court seeking a ban on the team, there is no dearth of weird reactions. (more...)
- June 23, 2019
Both teams are in desperate need of a win as they have both only triumphed in one game so far. Besides body shaming the captain of the team Sarfaraz Ahmed to dragging the family members of players who featured in the game to move the court seeking a ban on the team, there is no dearth of weird reactions. (more...)
India struggle against Afghanistan in World Cup
- June 23, 2019
India take on the 2019 ICC World Cup's favourite whipping boys Afghanistan in Match 28. They added decent runs for the second and third wickets and put pressure back on the Indian bowlers. Overall, he is the fourth Indian to bag a hattrick, after Chetan Sharma, Kapil Dev and Kuldeep Yadav. He knew he didn't have a big total to defend - just 224 - and he knew his two main, wicket-taking strike bowlers were Jasprit Bumrah and Yuzvendra Chahal. (more...)
- June 23, 2019
India take on the 2019 ICC World Cup's favourite whipping boys Afghanistan in Match 28. They added decent runs for the second and third wickets and put pressure back on the Indian bowlers. Overall, he is the fourth Indian to bag a hattrick, after Chetan Sharma, Kapil Dev and Kuldeep Yadav. He knew he didn't have a big total to defend - just 224 - and he knew his two main, wicket-taking strike bowlers were Jasprit Bumrah and Yuzvendra Chahal. (more...)
From Bernie to Berne, Wallabies name new attack coach
- June 23, 2019
Whatever the case, Gibson's departure has put the icing on an unpalatable cake that was supposed to be a good-news Waratahs' season when they would take rugby back to the people of NSW. Gibson said the Folau sacking had no bearing on his decision but admitted it had been "tiring". "The time taken away and invested in that was taken away from our focus on rugby". (more...)
- June 23, 2019
Whatever the case, Gibson's departure has put the icing on an unpalatable cake that was supposed to be a good-news Waratahs' season when they would take rugby back to the people of NSW. Gibson said the Folau sacking had no bearing on his decision but admitted it had been "tiring". "The time taken away and invested in that was taken away from our focus on rugby". (more...)
RJ Barrett is already winning Knicks press conferences
- June 23, 2019
Even Spike Lee was thrilled that the Knicks picked Barrett, too, and immediately started celebrating on the floor. Following the Toronto Raptors' historic championship win , the National Basketball Association is getting another taste of the north after six Canadians were selected in the 2019 Draft on Thursday. (more...)
- June 23, 2019
Even Spike Lee was thrilled that the Knicks picked Barrett, too, and immediately started celebrating on the floor. Following the Toronto Raptors' historic championship win , the National Basketball Association is getting another taste of the north after six Canadians were selected in the 2019 Draft on Thursday. (more...)
Former Atletico, Liverpool and Spain star Torres to retire
- June 23, 2019
On Friday morning, Torres tweeted: "I have something very important to announce". Fernando Torres has scored some attractive goals in Japan! Earlier, Tuko had reported that Jose Mourinho has hinted he is eyeing a national team managerial role job for the first time in his career. (more...)
- June 23, 2019
On Friday morning, Torres tweeted: "I have something very important to announce". Fernando Torres has scored some attractive goals in Japan! Earlier, Tuko had reported that Jose Mourinho has hinted he is eyeing a national team managerial role job for the first time in his career. (more...)
New Zealand beat West Indies by five runs in World Cup thriller
- June 23, 2019
West Indies collapsed to 164 for seven and looked out of the game until Brathwaite led a rearguard action, bringing back memories of his sensational performance in the 2016 World Twenty20 final. Left-arm seamer Boult was the best bowler with four for 30 while Ferguson finished with three for 59. Jason Holder nicked Ferguson's next ball and when Gayle followed as the third dismissal in a dozen deliveries, needlessly picking out a boundary fielder trying to smite a seventh six, 24 hours ... (more...)
- June 23, 2019
West Indies collapsed to 164 for seven and looked out of the game until Brathwaite led a rearguard action, bringing back memories of his sensational performance in the 2016 World Twenty20 final. Left-arm seamer Boult was the best bowler with four for 30 while Ferguson finished with three for 59. Jason Holder nicked Ferguson's next ball and when Gayle followed as the third dismissal in a dozen deliveries, needlessly picking out a boundary fielder trying to smite a seventh six, 24 hours ... (more...)
David Goffin dumps out Alexander Zverev in Germany
- June 23, 2019
The world No 3 will set a personal record of lifting a 10th trophy at a tour-level event for the first time in his career if he wins the title on Sunday. "I get another chance after last year's loss against Coric, because after my loss here last year I didn't know if I was going to ever be in another Halle final". (more...)
- June 23, 2019
The world No 3 will set a personal record of lifting a 10th trophy at a tour-level event for the first time in his career if he wins the title on Sunday. "I get another chance after last year's loss against Coric, because after my loss here last year I didn't know if I was going to ever be in another Halle final". (more...)
Osaka defeat opens door to number one for Barty
- June 23, 2019
Still, she suffered a slow start against Putintseva , losing the first five games and ending the first set with 23 unforced errors. "I was more aggressive and changed the rhythm; that helped me win the match", said Putintseva . "From the last time we played, I remembered that I had to be very focused on my game and had to be strong on the baseline, and just run and try to get everything back, and just do my best". (more...)
- June 23, 2019
Still, she suffered a slow start against Putintseva , losing the first five games and ending the first set with 23 unforced errors. "I was more aggressive and changed the rhythm; that helped me win the match", said Putintseva . "From the last time we played, I remembered that I had to be very focused on my game and had to be strong on the baseline, and just run and try to get everything back, and just do my best". (more...)
Federer clash beckons for Bautista Agut after win over Gasquet
- June 22, 2019
Federer , 37, appeared firmly on course for a place in the quarter-finals at a set and a break up before an impressive comeback from Tsonga took the second-round match to a decider. Seppi beat Mats Moraing 6-4 (7), 6-4. The usually clinical 20-time Grand Slam champion had the commentator stunned. The in-form Matteo Berrettini won an all-Italian encounter with Andreas Seppi , while Bautista Agut accounted for Richard Gasquet 6-1 6-4. (more...)
- June 22, 2019
Federer , 37, appeared firmly on course for a place in the quarter-finals at a set and a break up before an impressive comeback from Tsonga took the second-round match to a decider. Seppi beat Mats Moraing 6-4 (7), 6-4. The usually clinical 20-time Grand Slam champion had the commentator stunned. The in-form Matteo Berrettini won an all-Italian encounter with Andreas Seppi , while Bautista Agut accounted for Richard Gasquet 6-1 6-4. (more...)
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