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JJ Watt, Kealia Ohai get engaged while on vacation
Former Wisconsin Badger, JJ Watt is engaged and says he's the luckiest man in the world. Watt was thrilled to share with his Instagram followers that he got down on one knee and proposed to his girlfriend of over three years, soccer pro Kealia Ohai . [Full Article...]
Aston Villa take on Derby County in football's richest game
After a week of frenzied speculation, Lampard is now red-hot favourite to make an emotional return his former club Chelsea to replace the unpopular Maurizio Sarri at Stamford Bridge this summer. The Championship play-off final is billed as the richest game in football, with £170 million on offer to the victor. "We'll need big game mentality on Monday". [Full Article...]
NBA Finals are set: reigning Warriors vs. newcomer Raptors
In Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Cavs, he made a couple of big buckets late in the third quarter. Who wins Warriors vs. Raptors? But he's about to go up against the best team in the playoffs. In the Western Conference final, the Warriors quickly turned sensational Portland guard Damian Lillard into a helpless, hopeless foe. On the other side of the floor, Leonard has been bothered... [Full Article...]
Former Saints tight end Ben Watson suspended 4 games
Benjamin Watson briefly chose to retire before changing his mind following the 2018 season, but he apparently stopped adhering to the NFL's drug policy for long enough that he will have to sit out a portion of the upcoming year. "I respect the regulations that have been collectively bargained to promote fairness on the field of play and accept the discipline associated with my infraction", Wats... [Full Article...]
RB Leipzig vs. Bayern Munich - Football Match Report
However, Bayern increased the pressure and doubled the lead in the 77th minute when Coman slotted home from inside the box into the far post corner to take the wind out of Leipzig's sails. The win sees Kovac, who won the double with Bayern as a player too, become the first head coach since Felix Magath in 2005 and 2006 to win back-to-back German Cups after his Frankfurt team beat Bayern... [Full Article...]
Kerber crashes out in first spherical - Turkish Information
Potapova showed nerves early, but calmed and finished off her first victory over a top-10 opponent. The answer came rather too quickly. She powered to a 4-0 lead in the second set. She potentially could have regained the No. 1 ranking this fortnight. "Two years ago, I made my comeback at Roland Garros, so I'm truly sad not to be able to play here this year. [Full Article...]
Liverpool, Tottenham's secret to Champions League success? Systems over stars
Mane, speaking to Telefoot , insists now is not the time for false modesty. I guess he'll have a few happy players and a few unhappy players when we meet up but we've always said when we meet up with England , it's into England mode. Liverpool have beaten Bayern Munich and Barcelona to reach the final, while Spurs beat Manchester City and Ajax to get there, so these two teams deserve th... [Full Article...]
Liverpool make Memphis Depay transfer decision - will deal happen this summer?
According to Sky Sports , Liverpool are not in the running to sign Memphis Depay from Lyon this summer. It does not necessarily represent the position of Liverpool Football Club. A run of four goals and two assists in six Ligue 1 games for Lyon at the end of the campaign saw his stock rise once again. The Olympique Lyon star has been heavily linked with a move to the five-time European champio... [Full Article...]
N'Golo Kanté to miss Europa League final with knee injury
Chelsea's preparations for Wednesday's Europa League final have endured another serious setback after N'Golo Kanté suffered a knee injury in training which is expected to rule him out of the showpiece in Baku. "I remember when I started, nobody wanted me to play the ball out from the back". Chelsea take on Arsenal in Baku on May 29 but Kante faces a race to be fit in time. [Full Article...]
Correa's RBI single in 9th gives Astros 4-3 win over Boston
Red Sox relievers allowed four runs over eight innings. The Red Sox open a three-game series against the Astros starting at 8:10 p.m. ET on Friday. "Yeah, because you trust the individual and he felt he was going to be able to compete", Cora said. "Obviously [he was frustrated] but he understands", Cora said. [Full Article...]
Monaco GP: Is this the weekend Mercedes are defeated?
Max Verstappen crossed the finish line second for Red Bull but dropped to fourth due to a five-second penalty imposed for an earlier unsafe release and collision with Bottas in the pitlane. "We've got two full teams , one per driver ", he said. "I'm definitely in a bad way". I think ultimately in life, it's grateful to have, and we don't always celebrate. [Full Article...]
Ringrose and Healy fire Leinster to Guinness Pro14 glory
Leinster's response was immediate, Luke McGrath charging down Hogg and Ringrose the fastest to react, although Johnny Sexton could not add the extras. Sexton kicked another penalty to put daylight between the sides but Glasgow did well to limit their losses during the 10 minutes they were a man light despite having Leinster camped in their 22. [Full Article...]
French tennis surrounded by gloom ahead of Roland Garros
Since Nadal won the first of his 11 French Open titles in 2005 at the age of 19, only two players have managed the feat: Robin Soderling, the Swede who beat Nadal in the fourth round at Roland Garros in 2009 in one of the most astonishing upsets, and Novak Djokovic , who defeated him in the quarter-finals in 2015. [Full Article...]
National Football League community pays tribute to late Packers legend Bart Starr
He had been in failing health since suffering a serious stroke in 2014. "But his most recent illness was too much to overcome", reads a statement from the Starr family. Starr was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1977. Lombardi allowed Starr to call his own plays and rarely found reason to second guess his quarterback. [Full Article...]
Texas high school hires former Baylor football coach Art Briles
In its announcement, Mount Vernon ISD made no reference to the handling of sexual assault reports by Briles at Baylor. During the scandal in 2016 , reports surfaced that indicated Baylor officials, including coaches, knew about numerous incidents, and most players didn't face disciplinary actions. [Full Article...]
Police Investigating After Woman's Body Found In Melbourne Park
The woman, who is yet to be identified, was found by a passer-by near tennis courts in Royal Park on Elliott Avenue, Parkville at about 9:15am. The tennis courts are inside Royal Park , which is located near Melbourne Zoo. Inspector Stamper appealed to the public, including rough sleepers who are known to use the park, to help investigators solve the crime. He said police had no idea yet ... [Full Article...]
Rockets Nominated and Snubbed for All-NBA Awards
Lionel Messi finally reacts to devastating loss against Liverpool in UCL semifinals
Barca's all-time top scorer became club captain for the first time this season but, despite the Catalans retaining the Liga title with three games to spare, Messi can not shake off the bad memories of the loss to Liverpool. When asked if he himself was considering leaving Barcelona , Messi responded: "No, no, no". Somehow Coutinho survived - perhaps the coach forgot he was even playing. [Full Article...]
Steve Smith century leads Australia to warm-up win over England
Australian cricket team batsman David Warner and captain Steve Smith were subjected to jeers in the match against England. England Cricket Team have received another jolt in the ICC World Cup 2019 chances as two of their fast bowlers - Jofra Archer and Mark Wood sustained injuries during the practice games against Australia. [Full Article...]
Raptors blowout Bucks to even Eastern Conference Final series
In a hectic 24 hours, Raptors guard Fred VanVleet had a baby boy and found his shot. The game 4 in the WCF (Western Conference Finals) was also historical, as Stephen Curry and Draymond Green became the first teammates ever to record a triple-double in the Playoffs. [Full Article...]