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Red Sox beat Cardinals, 6-3, in series opener
Just go there and try to limit the damage and fight, ' you know what I mean? Betts had a big game. He won AL player of the week Monday, but still says he is searching for better rhythm. "If we can go out there and put up some zeroes, give them a chance to turn the lineup over a couple of times, we're going to be a tough lineup to stop". [Full Article...]
Drunken driving suspect had lizard in bra
She was slurring her words and at times drooling. Police said both Rebello-McCarthy and her passenger were very intoxicated, and neither was coherent. "Let's recap for just a moment!" If that's not a bad start, let's throw the gun into the equation. The lizard was turned over to animal control, police said. [Full Article...]
Dirk Kuyt retires after winning Dutch league with Feyenoord
After the team's and fans' mass title celebrations in Rotterdam, Kuyt has now decided he has kicked his last ball as a professional. He started his career at Utrecht before joining Feyenoord in 2003, and there he was the leading scorer for three seasons ahead of his £9million move to Liverpool. [Full Article...]
Mazzarri demanding no let up from Watford players against champions Chelsea
Cup. "We have to stay always together, to win, to lose together, but always to fight". We have to improve in the next season, to find the right solution to improve. "Obviously next year there is a new goal with the Champions League coming for us", he added. "They went to a back three, changed a couple of players, and then won 13 games on the spin, which was an incredible turnaround for a team ... [Full Article...]
Orlando Franklin Released by Chargers After 2 Seasons
Boston had been released by the Carolina Panthers earlier this month. Signed to a five-year deal in 2015, Orlando Franklin will be a free agent barely two years later. He was due a $6 million base salary next season, and the team still owes him $3.5 million in guaranteed money, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. He missed six games in 2015, and even though he started every game last season, he w... [Full Article...]
Buckingham Palace: Meeting of royal household staff is 'no cause for concern'
When he opened the new Warner stand at Lord's cricket ground on Wednesday, the Duke joked just before he pulled a cord to expose a monument to his visit: "You're about to see the world's most experienced plaque-unveiler". Prince William, second in line to the throne, has already announced that he is leaving his job as an air ambulance pilot this year in order to undertake more royal duties. [Full Article...]
Spurs felt sorry for themselves: Popovich
While on the opposite side, the Spurs had just two players reach double-figures and Davis Bertans 13 points came exclusively in garbage time. Without Leonard, "San Antonio" helplessly surrendered the second game - "the Golden state " by the end of the first quarter amassed a 17-point lead, turning the remaining 36 minutes of the game a mere formality. [Full Article...]
Manchester United's 'crazy' schedule taking its toll on Jose Mourinho's players
It appears that under Mourinho, United's game plan is simply not to lose. "I don't think (he will be available)", Mourinho said, in comments published on the United website. Because if we go to the FA Cup semi-finals, it would be a total disaster. Elsewhere, Antonio Valencia and Daley Blind were also not included on the trip south, meaning Axel Tuanzebe and Matteo Darmian are on standby for pote... [Full Article...]
Talladega Superspeedway takes a dig at Kyle Busch after post-race comments
I had the best guy pushing me. It was the 24th time the victor at Talladega was decided by a last-lap pass. The third caution came out when No. 21 Ryan Blaney spun out after making contact with Ricky Stenhouse Jr . The strategy worked for Hamlin - after he stayed out at stage-end, he restarted in the lead. "There's still things to clean up, and there's still things to get a lot better at,... [Full Article...]
Moses Malone Jr. alleges James Harden involved in attack
The suit also states that Malone was repeatedly kicked and punched in the face, had his diamond earrings ripped out, and was robbed of other jewelry before the assailants entered the club with Blount. Malone's lawyer said that the suspects were angry about Malone's Facebook post criticizing Harden for charging $249 per child at his basketball camp. [Full Article...]
Mourinho Praises Rashford After Celta Vigo Win
And several Red Devils supporters were in high spirits on social media last night after their side's fine display in Vigo... United remain in contention for a top four finish - they now sit just a point behind Manchester City - but with trips to Arsenal and Tottenham to come during the run-in, Mourinho has made the Europa League his clear priority. [Full Article...]
Ottawa Senators' Erik Karlsson leaves with injury; Rangers tie series
For the second consecutive game, the Rangers controlled the first period. We always try to get a strong start, but some games you really come flying out of the gates. He stopped 22 of 23 shots and would have had a shutout if not for a late Kyle Turris goal. Vying for their fourth trip to the conference finals in six years, the Rangers have twice rallied from two games down during their runs in... [Full Article...]
Antonio Conte is everyone's favourite manager after his classy Middlesbrough gesture
Then Chelsea in 10th, this is another big, big step for me. We will not wait so if it can happen on Friday let it be. We have to rest well and prepare for West Brom . "Everyone is devastated", he admitted. "Obviously we've come up short". "It's not about my situation, it's about how we reflect over the summer". [Full Article...]
Man United set to re-sign Keane for £25m
The Daily Mail , however, seem pretty convinced Keane's next destination will be the club he left permanently two years ago for just £2million in Manchester United , where he'd risen through the youth ranks and made five appearances at senior level before a series of loan spells. [Full Article...]
Celtics outlast Wizards in Game 7 for right to play Cavs
Isaiah Thomas led Celtics scorers with 29 points, plus 12 assists, but the Celtics got a huge lift from Olynyk and the rest of their bench, outscoring their Wizards' counterparts 48-5. The only person scoring off the bench for Washington was Bojan Bogdanovic with five points while Marcus Smart scored 13 points alone off the bench for Boston . [Full Article...]
Mike Brown nearly arrested heading to Game 2 thanks to Gregg Popovich
The acting Golden State Warriors head coach shared a amusing tale on Tuesday about how he was almost arrested on his way to Oracle Arena for Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals. We all used to give him a pass because he would say to us privately, "Well, I just can't help myself". "Then I get this phone call: Gregg Popovich", Brown said. [Full Article...]
Spurs still fighting, says Pochettino after crushing West Ham loss
It was the first time Mauricio Pochettino's side had trailed in a league game in a month and the damage would have been heavier had Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris not made a diving save to deny Jonathan Calleri. "I think today I think we missed a bit of something". One dancing run down the left saw him nutmeg Sam Byram and a nice exchange with Son Heung-min in the second half resulted in All... [Full Article...]
Cris Carter Offers To Serve As Mentor To Michael Floyd
Floyd was drafted out of Notre Dame by the Cardinals in the first round of the 2012 draft, joining fellow Minnesotan Larry Fitzgerald in Arizona. In February, Floyd was sentenced to 120 days in jail after pleading guilty to extreme DUI, though he only spent 24 days incarcerated . [Full Article...]
Germany to use 'prospect squad' in Confederations Cup
Only three members of the side that lifted the 2014 World Cup are included, with Low naming seven uncapped players in his 23-man squad. The competition, a prelude to next summer's World Cup, gets underway on June 17. What do you make of Germany's squad for the tournament? Arsenal defender Mustafi, Liverpool midfielder Can and Manchester City winger Sane are the only English-based players inv... [Full Article...]
Champions League would be the start of something beautiful for Liverpool - Wijnaldum
Coutinho was in scintillating form for Liverpool on Sunday as he played a starring role in the 4-0 thumping of West Ham. Phil Thompson has compared Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho to Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas. The Saints hadn't scored in four games but put two past Boro, meaning they've now conceded at least twice in seven of the 10 games Steve Agnew has been in charge. [Full Article...]