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Djokovic sinks Ramos-Vinolas to reach Paris quarters
Against Raonic, Carreno Busta was within a point of victory three times while serving for the match and leading 5-4 in the fifth set. "That's the only important thing for me, no?" Speaking to Omnisport in Paris , where reigning champion Djokovic has reached a hard quarterfinal against rising star Dominic Thiem , Agassi revealed the motivation behind his decision. [Full Article...]
Pepe confirms exit from Real Madrid, names possible destinations
But with his contract expiring at the end of the month, the centre-back told "El Partidazo" radio show he had made up his mind to move several months ago. Zinedine Zidane's Madrid enjoyed a spectacular campaign that included winning La Liga and the Champions League. 'I don't want to blame anyone. "I have not said goodbye to [Zidane] because Zidane and Real Madrid knew that I was leaving ... [Full Article...]
Respected journalist highlights symbolism of Liverpool's Van Dijk deal
There were suggestions yesterday that Van Dijk's move to Anfield had become an inevitability, with bookies suspending betting on the transfer. Jurgen Klopp , however, is reportedly determined to land Van Dijk and is willing to splash the cash. [Full Article...]
New Zealand make solid start before rain delay
Smith was not at all happy with the performance of the bowlers. Though Josh Hazlewood took career best figures claiming 6/52, the rest of Australia's bowlers drew blanks with the usually reliable Mitchell Starc conceding 52 runs without a wicket from nine overs. [Full Article...]
Chelsea's Eden Hazard set to miss start of season after ankle surgery
With 16 goals in 36 games last season, he was a key part of the team's Premier League title this spring. This injury has ruled out Eden Hazard in the upcoming friendly game against the Czech Republic and Estonia in their World Cup qualifier. [Full Article...]
Arsenal's Szczesny wants to extend Roma stay, says club boss
The Serie A champions are keen to bring in Szczesny as back-up for Gianluigi Buffon after being impressed by the Pole's performances. But Szczesny's agent David Manasseh has made it clear there is no agreement with Juve at this stage, with the Poland worldwide yet to hold talks with Wenger. [Full Article...]
Warriors cruise to victory in Game 2
We're young. We're hungry. "We're anxious about the series", Durant said. But the underlying reality is this: The Cavs' margin for error against the Golden State Warriors is nil, and that point was blasted home as the Warriors took a 2-0 lead with a 132-113 win. [Full Article...]
Mike Harrington: Gaudreau a stunning unlikely hero as Predators even Cup final
Both Crosby and Evgeni Malkin were held without a shot in Game 3 - the first time that's happened to the duo in the same playoff game and for just just the fifth time in Crosby's postseason career. Subban relishes playing against the man he calls the world's best player in Crosby, and he also has plenty of help from fellow defensemen Roman Josi , Ryan Ellis and Mattias Ekholm . [Full Article...]