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Dutch referee scores 'bizarre' goal, awards it!
And, although Harkemase had a number of players back, the official put just enough on it for the ball to trickle agonisingly over the line. Fortunately for Harkemase the goal did not affect the game's result, with the score at 3-1 before the ball went in, pulling HSV Hoek within one goal before the game was settled 4-2. [Full Article...]
Nationals' Corbin blanks Marlins
Howie Kendrick finished with three hits with a home run and 3 RBI, and Anthony Rendon and Brian Dozier added 2 RBI apiece for the Nationals (22-31). He has won three consecutive starts against Washington and has a 2.80 ERA over 45 innings during his last seven outings. Kyle Barraclough earned the win as he threw one scoreless inning of relief with two hits allowed and two strikeouts. [Full Article...]
South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 87 runs
While Sri Lanka have won 31 matches, the Proteas have 43 wins under their belt. It was the kind of situation Karunaratne might have relished in a Test, but here the asking rate kept climbing with every play and a miss. South Africa will be relieved with runs at the top of the order for opener Hashim Amla as he reached 65 from 61 balls before being bowled by leg-break bowler Jeevan Mendis. [Full Article...]
Tiger enters Memorial as U.S. Open warmup
Tiger Woods confirmed Thursday that he will play in next weekend's Memorial at Muirfield Village in OH, a tournament he's won five times. "Looking forward to getting out there again", Woods confirmed on social media. It is considered one of the most prestigious non-major tournaments of the year. Woods is a five-times victor at the Memorial with his last victory coming in 2012. [Full Article...]
Yaz's grandson gets first hits in major leagues
In a corresponding move, the Giants designated outfielder Mac Williamson for assignment. With the continued success of MLB Advanced Media and MLB Network, MLB continues to find innovative ways for its fans to enjoy America's National Pastime and a truly global game. [Full Article...]
Federer wins in 1st French Open match since '15
His 73rd-ranked opponent Sonego, who was making his French Open debut, 4-0 after less than 15 minutes, then went up a set and 4-0 in the second after 40. "I'm very happy to be back, maybe a tiny bit more because when I have missed the last three editions, and when you miss something in life, you're happy to be back there again". [Full Article...]
Warriors sweep to fifth straight Finals
It's unknown when the two-time NBA Finals MVP will return. Both Golden State and Portland started Monday's game with a freaky mindset. The Trail Blazers scored only 19 points on 8-of-29 shooting in 14 clutch minutes during the series, situations defined by the score being within five points in the final five minutes of regulation or overtime. [Full Article...]
Bangladesh warm-up game abandoned as rain plays spoilsport
Bangladesh , who had caused the biggest upset at the World Cup 2015, knocking the current hosts England out of the competition, will look to maintain their good form and try to get a settled combination before their campaign gets underway against South Africa on June 2. [Full Article...]