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West Indies 278-9 as rain brings early close
- May 01, 2017

We have spoken at length during team meetings on what we need to do and one of the things is that we need to finish off well. I've played a lot of cricket with Roston as I have with numerous guys in the dressing room so I know what to expect from them. (more...)

Celtics Reclaim Home Court Advantage With Game-5 Victory
- May 01, 2017

That's enabled Boston to have a three-pronged attack with Thomas, SG Avery Bradley and C Al Horford ( who had a game-high nine assists in Game 5). The third ended with the Bulls ahead 81-79, after a last-second three-pointer by Jimmy Butler. (more...)

Blues move closer to Premier League title
- May 01, 2017

Cape Town - Chelsea winger Eden Hazard is clearly thinking of the title race after helping his team pick up maximum points against Southampton on Tuesday. Conte's men have now opened a seven-point advantage at the summit, well ahead of Tottenham who have a game at hand. "We passed a big step, a big psychological step, after the defeat against United", Conte said. (more...)

Neuer to miss rest of Bayer Munich's season
- May 01, 2017

The post Bayern Munich goalkeeper Neuer to miss rest of season appeared first on BusinessDay: News you can trust. Madrid's win came in controversial fashion, with Arturo Vidal sent off in the 83rd minute following a harsh second yellow card, with Bayern 2-1 up at the time thanks to a Robert Lewandowski penalty and Sergio Ramos own goal. (more...)

Dortmund 'not up to it' in Monaco defeat, admits Tuchel
- May 01, 2017

We have had an exceptional run in the Champions League and our dream is to stay in the competition. He had only just come on for Mbappe when he converted Lemar s square ball with his first touch with nine minutes to go, as Monaco join Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid and Juventus in the semi-final draw. (more...)

Young cancer survivor gets his wish at NFL draft
- May 01, 2017

After signing Brandon Carr in free agency, they drafted Marlon Humphrey in the first round. The Ravens have always been a defense oriented team and stuck to the gameplan in the first three rounds in this draft . The Ravens took an Alabama player in the first round on Thursday night when they made cornerback Marlon Humphrey the 16th overall pick of the National Football League draft . (more...)

A look back at Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s rise to stardom
- May 01, 2017

Who will be the next driver of the No. 88 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet for the 2018 season? Dale Earnhardt Jr . calls his decision to retire "bittersweet". I didn't dream of winning championships, Daytona 500s or working with one of the best owners in the business. I want him to race for as long as he did. (more...)

Deontay Wilder interested in "mega-fight" with Anthony
- May 01, 2017

Even if he is too old, which I think he is, he's in a good place mentally and that's a unsafe fighter. "I have power. You're in the game once you've got that power, that equaliser that no matter what at any given time [you can use]", Wilder said. (more...)

Led by Wall and Beal, Wizards moving on to face Celtics
- May 01, 2017

One of those was a massive chase-down block on a Dennis Schroder layup attempt at the eight-minute mark of the fourth quarter with the Wizards clinging to a 93-90 lead. "There was definitely a chance that he wasn't going to play.". Marcus Morris already unloaded his two cents on the Hawks , tweeting out how the Hawks' "whining" led to an abundance of foul calls during Game 2. (more...)

Capitals at Maple Leafs
- May 01, 2017

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Roman Polak (46), of the Czech Republic, lies on the ice after being injured during the second period of Game 2 against the Washington Capitals in an NHL Stanley Cup first-round playoff series in W. As far as the minutes go, we'll be fine. We've got some room here. We think we're quick, we think we know how to play and we've got lots of guys who play hard. (more...)

IPL: Warner's 126 takes Hyderabad to victory over Kolkata
- May 01, 2017

So tonight the thrilling match between SRH and KKR going to be as flawless as it can be, in regard to the venue (Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium), it is the most balanced track in IPL season where we can spot both batsmen and bowler. (more...)

Russell Westbrook Goes Off on Reporter Questioning Oklahoma City Thunder's Team Play
- May 01, 2017

So when Westbrook, seated next to center Steven Adams, heard venerable local columnist Berry Tramel ask Adams - the best interview on the entire team - about the team's struggles without the guard on the floor, Westbrook made a decision to take the question for himself. (more...)

Leafs are golden after OT goal
- May 01, 2017

Toronto Maple Leafs fans watch the broadcast of the team's opening NHL hockey playoff game against the Washington Capitals, at Maple Leaf Square in Toronto on Thursday, April 13, 2017. "And obviously now if you talk to our guys, our guys think they're a good hockey team", Babcock said after the latest victory, Toronto's first on home ice in the playoffs in almost four years. (more...)

McShay's Day 2 NFL draft awards
- May 01, 2017

But it's been 40 years since the New York Jets took a Tiger. Adams was expected to go within the top three picks . Not much flash, but he ran for more than 4,000 yards in three seasons with the Sooners. Just one pick later, MI had their first player selected in do-it-all defensive back Jabrill Peppers . Coming off a 1-15 season, the Browns need help everywhere . (more...)

Real Madrid's Sergio Ramos dealt one-match ban for Lionel Messi challenge
- May 01, 2017

Roberts also got to meet two-goal star Messi as well as fellow Madrid players Marcelo, Luka Modric, Lucas Vazquez and manager Zinedine Zidane. And Lionel Messi's double was not only decisive on the night but also confirmed he is now top dog individually ahead of Madrid marvel Cristiano Ronaldo. (more...)

Luis Enrique backs Neymar to keep his cool in Espanyol test
- May 01, 2017

Barca takes on Espanyol on April 29 at 2:45 PM ET in 'Derbi barceloni, ' so don't miss a single kick, block and goooooooooaaaal! Espanyol almost raced into an early lead when Barcelona's defence were wide open leaving Jurado to race through, but he dragged his attempt badly wide in the fifth minute. (more...)

More injury frustration for Jose Mourinho as Manchester United draw with Swansea
- May 01, 2017

It was a deflating way for United to set a new record unbeaten streak - 25 matches dating back to October 23 - and a more important statistic is the 14 league games they have drawn this season, 10 in front of their own fans. For Swansea though, the point could prove to be precious as they bid to get out of the bottom three - they are now two points behind 17th placed Hull City with three games remaining for both clubs. (more...)

Former All Blacks Captain Does U-Turn On Lions Chances Following Squad Announcement
- May 01, 2017

The mind games are already underway ahead of the British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand despite the opening match of their ten game tour still over a month away. He could even return to action for Cardiff before the Lions depart to New Zealand on May 29, if they reach the European Champions Cup qualification play-offs. (more...)

Barry Hawkins completes World Championship semi-final line-up
- May 01, 2017

This time he seemed exhausted. The second semi-final, featuring John Higgins and Barry Hawkins , was resuming on Friday afternoon. Selby made 42 then trapped his opponent in a snooker on the yellow which yielded the chance to go 16-13 ahead. (more...)

Arsenal manager Wenger refuses to give up on top four
- May 01, 2017

We have four games to play and all is possible in football. "At half-time I felt we were in the game and in the second half we wanted to improve, we wanted to play to win the game". "We can't do anything else other than keep on winning games and putting pressure on them". Frankly, I'm sure once the players are home after the match today and have time to reflect they may be a little sad that Everton couldn't nick a result against Chelsea. (more...)