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Mladenovic next to try and halt Sharapova's Stuttgart surge

However, three of her losses this year have come against players outside the Top 50, which proves that consistency is still a problem for the Frenchwoman. But w...

Starting with Bears, surprises galore on Day 1 of National Football League draft

The Bears signed quarterback Mike Glennon to a three-year deal with $18.5 million guaranteed in the offseason (which was also highly criticized). Whether ther...

Marshawn Lynch, Oakland Raiders agree to deal

There was one bump in the road before Lynch could head to the Raiders. Here's hoping Lynch still remembers how to run through a motherfucker's face . It'll be ...

Weekend Links: The Legend of Kawhi Leonard

PARKER - 11-of-14 (1-of-2 from downtown), four assists, 27 points. The Grizzlies got 26 points from Mike Conley - his fifth straight game with 20 or more - ...

Maple Leafs series helped Capitals prepare for Penguins' style and speed

If you can't-for example-bring in the right type of player like Brian Boyle, then you do nothing. I've never seen anything like this. "Now we have to have a tea...

Analyzing the Bears' stunning Round 1 move in the NFL Draft

On January 9, 2017, Trubisky announced that he would forgo his final year of eligibility to enter the 2017 NFL Draft . So she's like, 'I want people to start c...

Red Bull pins hopes on major upgrade in Spain

Ferrari locked out the front row for the first time since the French Grand Prix in 2008, with Sebastian Vettel starting on pole ahead Kimi Raikkonen in second...

Russian Grand Prix 2017

After his worst qualifying performance in 12 races, Lewis Hamilton has doubts over whether he will be able to recover from his fourth place grid position at the...

Vettel secures pole position for Russian Grand Prix as Hamilton qualifies fourth

Raikkonen and then Vettel clocked laps that lifted Ferrari clear, the German by six-tenths until Hamilton responded after 25 minutes. Mercedes' Finnish driver...

Xavi denies claiming Guardiola will move for Alli

David Beckham revealed his admiration for "special" duo N'Golo Kante and Dele Alli after they were respectively named the Professional Footballers' Associatio...

Toure: Hopefully United attack more next season

Manchester United will be looking to continue their push for the top four when they take on Swansea at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon. United won the Commu...

Browns Make DE Garrett Top Pick in NFL Draft

Nearly everyone knew the connection between San Francisco and the fast-rising Solomon Thomas and how John Lynch took a class with Thomas at Stanford. Plus, wi...

Felix Hernandez has 'dead arm,' will be checked by doctors

Detroit got to Pelfrey early, jumping out to a 2-0 lead on Justin Upton's bases loaded, two-run single. After the frustration of failing to hit with runners i...

Blues get faceoff leader back with Paul Stastny

Yes, this includes Nashville who was better than Chicago in 10 of the 17. "Big-time goals from a big-time player that's done it all year for us". Nashville de...

Mourinho says United lacked belief under Van Gaal

United are now vying with Liverpool, Man City and Arsenal for two places in next season's Champions League, with Chelsea and Tottenham all but tying up the top ...

Biggest Offseason Priorities for Portland Trail Blazers

That's just how locked in Golden State was. Over the last two games, the Warriors have proven they can get the job done without arguably their best player. Dura...

Sharapova wins again, reaches semifinals at Porsche GP

The former world No 1 will now play France's Kristina Mladenovic on Saturday for a place in Sunday's final. She will now face Kristina Mladenovic or Carla...

Sean Dyche backs the players and fans to push Burnley to safety

However, Joyce has reported today via his personal Twitter account that scans show the ligaments are only strained and bruised in what is a huge relief to clu...

Broncos take highly rated Michigan TE Jake Butt

Unfortunately, Butt tore his right ACL and meniscus in 2014 and re-tore the ACL in December's Orange Bowl. Three tight ends were selected in the first round alo...

Arsene Wenger expects stadium switch to disrupt Tottenham

Aaron Ramsey is expected to partner Granit Xhaka in the centre of midfield while a decision over whether Danny Welbeck, Olivier Giroud or Alexis Sanchez will ...

Seminoles DE DeMarcus Walker drafted by Broncos in second round

Asked what he'll tell his son one day about this weekend, Bolles said, "I just want to be a great father, that's what it comes down to". "We were making a lot...

I might have to play centre-back - Mourinho on United injury crisis

But Mourinho believes Liverpool , two points above United in third having played a game more , and Arsenal, four points below them having played a game less, ...

National Hockey League playoffs: Sharks' Joe Thornton played with torn ACL, MCL

The Maple Leafs are hoping that home ice can get them back on track after dropping back to back games against the Washington Capitals and force a Game 7 in DC...

Cleveland takes Myles Garrett No 1 in NFL Draft

Howie Roseman, Philadelphia's executive vice president of football operations, told reporters he had anxious about missing out on Douglas ever since the Eagles ...

Thierry Henry sends Man United warning to Anthony Martial

The Portuguese added: "I think they missed happiness, they missed trust, they missed belief". "So the group, when we meet again on July 9 for next season, is ...

Vettel pips Raikkonen to top Russian GP third practice

Hamilton said he was hoping for a "counterattack" in Russian Federation, but warned that Mercedes' history of dominance in Sochi doesn't mean an easy win is on ...

National Football League roundup: Myles Garrett goes first overall to the Cleveland Browns

Garrett spoke with Cleveland coach Hue Jackson, who told the 21-year-old, "I told you you were my guy". When asked by the Cleveland media Friday, Garrett said...

Exceptional Records Of Lionel Messi As He Scores 500th Barcelona Goal

His goal may not change the destination of the title, which is still in Madrid's hands given its game in hand, but it keeps the race alive. Barcelona are ...

Leonard Fournette: Adrian Peterson Is 'Who I Want To Be' In NFL

He did leave open the possibility that Robinson could move inside as well. "In due time maybe I'll get there". Though he plays offensive guard, he is far more t...

Cancer Council fundraiser at Collins Park on Saturday

This year's goal is to raise $255,000; the event last year raised $251,000. Johnny K's restaurant next to the Cinema 7 on Route 34 in Sandwich will sponsor a ...

Starting with Bears, surprises galore on Day 1 of NFL draft

The Cleveland Browns selected three talented prospects - Myles Garrett , Jabrill Peppers, and David Njoku - in the first round of the 2017 National Footbal...

San Antonio Spurs Hold on for Win Over Memphis Grizzlies

Kawhi Leonard alone shot more free throws than the Grizzlies (19), and he made each of those shots. They've won many times . "Kawhi shot more free throws than...

Real Madrid vs Valencia preview

It could happen Saturday if Bayern wins in Wolfsburg - which is playing its worst-ever Bundesliga season - and if second-place Leipzig doesn't beat Ingolstadt i...

Beware of jumping to conclusions over Eric Thames's blistering April

No adjustment period necessary for the bushy-bearded first baseman in his first season back in the majors after three years playing ball in South Korea. That di...

Packers pick 1st in 2nd round as draft resumes

All in all, though, the Browns came away Friday night a better team than they were on Wednesday and still well-positioned to improve in the future. "With the ...