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French Open 2017: Jelena Ostapenko beats Timea Bacsinszky to reach final

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A bitter blow for Gatland's squad as once again their discipline let them down to give away stupid penalties that turned the match. Dan Biggar replied 12 minute...

Australia skipper Jedinak out of competition — FIFA Confederations Cup

The global skipper isn't believed to be too bad, but having had a similar injury during the second half of 2016/17 and spending a chunk of time on the sickbed, ...

Jelena Ostapenko holds her nerve to beat Caroline Wozniacki in quarter-final

Jelena Ostapenko and Timea Bacsinszky embraced after ensuring they will meet in the semi-finals of the French Open on their birthdays, while tennis legends w...

Lions-Highlanders reaction: Missed opportunities, Evans in ecstasy

Dazzling footwork kept Highlanders defenders occupied and blistering pace for first Lions try, although he must tighten up his defence if he is to be a Test...

Twins draft California prep shortstop Royce Lewis at No

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French football fans to pay tribute to victims of United Kingdom terror attacks

Hugo Lloris' blunder in the final minute gifted Sweden the victor as his scuffed clearance was put into goal from the half-way line. The "keeper mishit a clear...

H & R Block Inc (HRB) Shares Sold by US Bancorp DE

Tobam holds 2.06% or 2.20M shares. Shares of tax services firm H&R Block ( HRB ) were surging over 10% in after-hours trading on Tuesday after they company ...

Johanna Konta benefits from Tara Moore withdrawal at Nottingham Open

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Warriors beat Cavs 129-120 to win National Basketball Association title

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Twins make Royce Lewis No. 1 pick

The right-hander from California also played an impressive shortstop at Notre Dame High School , but a fastball that can reach 100 miles per hour has the Reds ...

Wenger To Arsenal Fans: I Can Take You To The Next Level

Wenger signed a new two-year deal with the Gunners this week to extend his 21-year stay at the club despite leading the club to their worst finish under his ma...

Mental strength will be key against India: Ex-Bangladesh skipper

After so many years of underachieving in the one-day format of the game, England have got their act together and worked out what it takes to be successful. Much...

Liverpool End Interest In Van Dijk And Apologise To Southampton In Statement

Sky Sports journalist Kaveh Solhekol revealed that the club had ended their interest in Van Dijk and "apologised to the owner, directors and fans" of Sout...

Comey fallout: Similarities in Times article, testimony could bolster Trump claims

Trump said he never asked Flynn to "pledge allegiance" to him. Comey said he had hoped releasing the information via the media would prompt the appointment ...

Mike Golberg, Mauro Ranallo sign broadcasting deals with Bellator

Bellator also announced the signing of former UFC voice Mike Goldberg in the same press release, which added that both men will join the existing broadcas...

Golden State Warriors beat Cleveland Cavaliers to win Championship

The Warriors, who beat Cleveland in the 2015 Finals only to lose to them past year after squandering a 3-1 series lead, went a record-setting 15-1 in the playof...

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant

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Major League Baseball draft: Yankees take righthander Clarke Schmidt with No. 16 pick

The Yankees continued their trend of the draft so far by selecting a third straight right-handed pitcher in the third round, selecting RHP Trevor Stephan from A...

Aaron Ramsey welcomes Arsene Wenger's new Arsenal deal

Bayern's world-class wingers Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery are on the decline. The former African Footballer of the Year was an inspirational presence in Le...

Golden State Warriors win NBA championship against Cleveland Cavaliers

There is no denying now that this group is dynasty, one that, if kept together, should continue to compete for championships for awhile. Kevin Durant was cr...

Sports Night: Warriors are National Basketball Association champions

For 11 months, since they landed Durant and received so much criticism for stacking the deck... Overcame a 63-point performance from Michael Jordan in a first-r...

Halep and Ostapenko to meet in Roland Garros final

Ostapenko , who is the first unseeded player to reach the women's singles final since Mima Jausovec lost to Chris Evert in 1983, will not be changing her st...

Ramos unsure of Morata future amid Manchester United links

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Ostapenko mounts comeback against Halep to win French Open

Maiden grand slam finals are meant to be suffocating experiences but Jelena Ostapenko laid waste to that theory as she blasted a barrage of winners past S...

Astros explode in ninth to earn split with Royals

He was activated May 27 and allowed one run on four hits over six innings to win at Texas. McCullers did not allow a hit through 6 ⁄3 innings before giving up a...

Perfect 10: Nadal tops Wawrinka for record 10th French Open

Nadal , who has now closed back to within three of Federer's all-time record with a 15th slam title, said in halting French: "It's truly awesome". That's fo...

Murray Denies Del Potro, Moves Into RG Fourth Round

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John Salley said he would pick the 1995-96 Bulls to win a series against the Warriors . Not many were happy with Kevin Durant's decision to join Golden ...