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England's Woakes out of Champions Trophy

Despite Eoin Morgan winning the toss, England struggled to take wickets when Bangladesh took to the crease, with a third-wicket partnership of 165 between...

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But for Australia's players? "These tournaments come around every four years - or two years, with the World Cup, so these are the big tournaments and theAus...

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De Vicenzo made birdie on the par-4 17th hole in the final round of the tournament, but the scorecard of playing partner Tommy Aaron had the Argentine down fo...

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Goaltender Pekka Rinne has a.947 save percentage and 1.54 goals-against average, including a.949 save percentage and 1.22 GAA in Game 3. Pittsburgh won G...

Muguruza advances to 4th round at French Open

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England beat Bangladesh by eight wkts

And while many believe this year's Champions Trophy could be the beginning of a new era for a side that's never won a major ODI tournament, Hussain suggeste...

Langer makes history with Senior PGA Championship win

Langer has now equalled Gary Player's record of nine Senior Majors just one week after matching Jack Nicklaus's eight Senior Major titles with his win at th...

Bangladesh prepare to take on 'favourites' England in Champions Trophy opener

Jonny Bairstow emerged as a feasible replacement thanks to his three half-centuries in his last four ODI opportunities - as well as the 174 he made for Yorkshi...

Former FBI Director Comey to testify before Congress on June 8

After an open session in the morning, the committee will then be further briefed by Comey behind closed doors, said Sens. Watch live in the player above. The co...

Woakes injury a concern for England, says Morgan

Woakes only bowled two overs before leaving the field with a side strain. Watching England play 50 over cricket for much of the last 20 years has been like ...

Police release video of Tiger Woods DUI arrest

Both tires on the left side of the vehicle were found to be flat. Woods, who recently had his fourth back surgery, is also heard telling the officers he has s...

England's Woakes injured out of rest of Champions Trophy

Captain Eoin Morgan had understandably mixed feelings as he reflected on an eight-wicket success against Bangladesh but pondered the probability that scans on...

Champions Trophy 2017: Australia's 'Fearsome Foursome' Ready For New Zealand

This irked the captain and the coach as they sent feelers through manager Kapil Malhotra to sort the issue out with Warwickshire (local county) authorities. Bet...

Police report gives details in DUI arrest of Woods

The report said Woods changed his story on where he was coming from and where he was going. The Breathalyzer results noted in the DUI probable cause affidav...

Iqbal ton takes Bangladesh to 305

The Tigers were put into bat first after Morgan won the toss and Tamim and Soumya Sarkar made a good start, making 56 in the first wicket. They never allowe...

Jake Arrieta calls Harper-Strickland brawl "awesome", "refreshing"

During the eighth inning of the game between the Washington Nationals and San Francisco Giants , Strickland hit Harper in the hip with a 98 miles per hour fa...

Cavs The Champs But Warriors The Favorites In NBA Finals

Oh, and they added one of the best players on the planet ( Kevin Durant ) to an already-loaded roster. The burgeoning rivalry between the two teams will be the ...

Woakes' injury a cause of concern, says Morgan

He had played 41 of England's previous 44 one-day internationals leading up to the Champions Trophy, so it was unusual when Eoin Morgan said they had made a h...

ICC Champions Trophy 2017 - Group A: Australia vs New Zealand preview

They have struggled outside of Asia though failing to win a single match on their tour of New Zealand at the turn of the year. "The innovations Intel is bring...

Pens, Preds could have same lineups for Game 2 of Cup Final

Still, it was the Predators who carried the play through the first 20 minutes and they struck first. Heading into the Stanley Cup Final the Nashville Predat...

Major League Baseball opens probe of Blue Jays gay slur

Pillar's comments weren't the only drama in this contest, as the Braves also took offense to Jose Bautista's bat flip on a home run in the eighth inning. ...

Advantage Golden State Warriors in NBA finals series against Cleveland Cavaliers

Stephen Curry came into Game 1 of the NBA Finals with a shooting sleeve. The game started less with rust and more with both teams looking like they felt th...

Clubs on alert as Mbappe says he's 'not afraid to leave'

Man City v Man United? Mbappe remains adamant that he will not leave Monaco for a club who will offer his less playing time than he has been given with the...

Russia ranked 63 by FIFA for Confederations Cup; Brazil top

This weekend, all eyes are on the UEFA Champions League Final as millions of fans countdown to celebrating the league's victors and FIFA Club World Cup's Eu...

State of Origin 2017: Here comes Game 1

While it took a while to get there, he said the wait was a blessing for his game. Forwards Jacob Lillyman, Sam Thaiday and Aidan Guerra may have the Queens...

ICC Champions Trophy 2017: Google Celebrates Start Of Tournament With A Doodle

Rightly, with home advantage, they are considered tournament favourites. But, for once, Bangladesh are undeterred. However one day after England slipped t...

England wins toss, bowls 1st in Champions Trophy opener

Moeen hit an incredible unbeaten 77 in the series opener in Leeds before Stokes blistering hundred at the Rose Bowl. In a news conference ahead of the eight...

Ashley Chase | Penguins shoot to thrill in third-period frenzy

The NHL's highest scoring team has been outshot consistently in these playoffs, including the first two games against the Predators , but keep winning thanks...

CT 2017: Team with best all-rounders has an edge, says Saha

You can not run away from it but as a player, you need to channelize your vision and need to focus on the match. India are placed in Group B along with Pakis...