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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...]
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 take 2-0 series lead with 132-113 win over Cavaliers
Steve Kerr got a front-row seat again for the show, delighted to be back on the bench witnessing those signature moments he has seen so many times before. He, too, shrugged off individual glory. He said before the game: "The intention is to coach tonight and the rest of the series". While the Warriors are looking strong they will no doubt be keen to keep their foot on the gas. [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...]
Andy Murray beats Juan Martin Del Potro to reach fourth round
He knew the opener was key in the slow, heavy conditions and by the third set, he was on the ropes, winning just 11 points. The Scot had battled back from a break down to get to the tie-break, during which a back-and-forth battle saw both men squander set points until Del Potro thought he had escaped another one with a fierce shot down the line. [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...]