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5 talking points ahead of the British and Irish Lions tour
Traditionally it's the touring team that gets harder hit, but there are some question marks over a number of All Blacks right now, most notably Dane Coles, who has been unable to train because of lingering concussion symptoms. The Crusaders now have a points differential of +247 and have beaten all four of the other New Zealand Super 18 sides. Ireland 's first win over the All Blacks in 111 years, a stunning 40-29 triumph in Chicago last November, showed that it is possible to outwit the ...
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Real Madrid fan Rafael Nadal hopes for more European glory
Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos says an "appointment with history" awaits his side and Juventus in Saturday's glamour Champions League final at Cardiff's Principality Stadium . Madrid will complete the club's first La Liga and Champions League double in 59 years if they take the trophy on Saturday. "I didn't score too many - I got some important ones - but not many".
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Crusaders win late in Super Rugby thriller
The Crusaders forwards fielded the restart and drove their way up the field, making a meter at a time for almost three minutes after the final hooter until Hunt banked over the match-winning drop-goal. It also snaps a winning streak of the Highlanders, which had stood at a franchise-record nine games. Well after 15 phases of Crusaders attack they finally chose to bite the bullet and go for a drop goal from quite frankly, an nearly impossible distance and angle.
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Renewed champion Aldo takes on contender Holloway at UFC 212
But the division had to soldier on while McGregor focused his attention elsewhere. He bounced back with a spectacular performance in a decision victory over Frankie Edgar in July to win the featherweight title, which had been abandoned when McGregor moved up to lightweight.
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Kevin Durant Dated Bachelorette Star Rachel Lindsay In College
Before lawyer and " The Bachelorette " star Rachel Lindsay went looking for love on TV, she reportedly found it with Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant . Durant, who helped the Warriors win Game 1 of the NBA Finals Thursday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers, was previously engaged to WNBA star Monica Wright .
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Champions League final: Juve and Real Madrid penalty takers revealed
Commenting on the ticket theft which took place at 4.20pm on Thursday at a hotel near Cardiff Airport, a spokesman said: "People are reminded that ticket touting is illegal, if people buy tickets off the street they probably won't give them access to the match as any stolen tickets are cancelled".
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Sergio Ramos wants Real Madrid to make history
Morientes won three Champions League titles with Real Madrid between 1997 and 2002, and the former Spain worldwide has paid tribute to his former teammate. I hope he wins it, after coming so close at other times . Dybala joined Juan Cuadrado and Mario Mandzukic in a trio sitting just behind Gonzalo Higuain, while Miralem Pjanic has been behind them alongside Sami Khedira.
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Putin: US Probe Into Alleged Meddling and President Trump Collusion is 'Hysteria'
That admission was a reversal of Putin's prior position, that of complete denial of a Russian connection to the hacking that some Democrats blame for the loss of the election. US intelligence agencies have accused Russian Federation of hacking into Democratic Party emails, helping Donald Trump's election victory, and the congressional and FBI investigations into the Trump campaign's ties with Russian Federation have broken the Kremlin's hopes for a detente with Washington.
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Barcelona Appoints Ernesto Valverde Head Coach
Valverde, who will be officially unveiled on Thursday, played for Barcelona as a forward between 1988 and 1990 under Johan Cruyff and is one of numerous Dutchman's former pupils to have turned to coaching upon retiring from playing. He has had two spells as coach at both Athletic Club Bilbao and Greek team Olympiacos as well as having coached at Espanyol, Villarreal and Valencia.
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PK Subban says Predators will right ship at home, win Game 3
The winning team went almost two full periods without a shot. So that was what they chatted about in the locker room. "I'm sure they'll hear the noise and the energy in the building", Subban said of the Penguins. That score held for two periods in a game that was heavily dominated by penalties, significantly more for both sides than in Game 1 . "He's another one of those players we have on our roster that seems to make big plays at key times when the stakes are high on a big stage".
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Buffon has no issue with closed roof for Champions League final
This time there's a chance to achieve something yet to be achieved in 25 seasons of the competition. They have lost their last four Champions League finals and six overall in the European Cup/Champions League. No wonder Buffon, aged 39, looks like he could play forever, such is the strength of the defence Juve manager Massimiliano Allegri has erected and which Barcelona's Gerard Pique described as a "mountain" after their quarter-final loss.
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Ronaldo or Zidane? Real Madrid boss names the ultimate Galactico
Yet, those familiar with the history of Champions League know how the "Old Lady" of Turin have come perilously close to winning that ultimate prize of European football numerous times, only to fall at the final hurdle six times, four of them in the Champions League format - the last as recent as 2015.
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BBC journalist: Three Arsenal centre-backs could miss FA Cup final
Per Mertesacker is likely to make his first start of the season and could play alongside Rob Holding and Nacho Monreal if Wenger sticks with a back three. "I am here to serve the club and the best way to do that is by winning the next game". "Because I think that stability that a manager like Arsene Wenger has brought to Arsenal , Brian Clough at Forest, myself at United...
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LeBron vs. Curry and Durant battle of the stars is finally here
Mercy, Don went bold with his prediction . 2K Sports today released the results of its annual NBA Finals simulation using NBA 2K17 , and it's the Warriors who come out on top this year, defeating the Cavs in a thrilling seven-game series .
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CL Final 2017: Juve's Allegri fires warning at Real Madrid
For a decade, that record has been held by Paolo Maldini, a victor with AC Milan at age 38. " I know that reporters have to write reports about these things because it's your job, but as far as I'm concerned, I'm not that conceited ", he said.
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Real Madrid's campaign in the Champions League
The club captain's father had played in the last Real team to have won the European Champions' Club Cup for a sixth time 32 years earlier, while the defender had suffered the heartbreak of those three previous semi-final defeats. And none more so than Mr Real Madrid himself, Manolo Sanchis. "I'm enjoying it all", Zidane said. Security concerns also mean the roof of the Principality Stadium will be closed, making it the first final in the competition's history to be played in indoor ...
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Champions Trophy: India hold edge over Pakistan, admits Afridi
India is clubbed with Pakistan , Sri Lanka and South Africa in Group B. "If we want to boycott cricket with Pakistan then there should not be any business ties, no other sport should be played, there must be complete shut down", he said.The England and Wales Cricket Board, which will apply for an injury replacement, confirmed on Friday morning that the key seamer will play no further part in the two-and-a-half week tournament .
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Champions Trophy: Butt wants Pak players to enjoy `pressure game` against India
Former India leg-spinner Kumble has overseen five Test series wins since his appointment in June past year. Exuding confidence, Khan said the team has the potential to lift the trophy. Laxman will start looking for new names in London itself. Pride and honour will be at stake when the entire cricketing world will witness the "mother of all clashes" - India vs Pakistan .
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Black Eyed Peas plan energetic pre-CL final show
How do I watch the Real Madrid and Juventus match live? But in the Champions League, Buffon has only two runners-up medals to his name - losing to AC Milan on penalties in Manchester in 2003 and against Barcelona in Berlin two years ago.
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Ottawa Senators Force Game 7 But Face New Obstacle
Pittsburgh has shown flashes of dominance during this series including a 7-0 win in Game 5 of this series , but Ottawa's stingy defense and goaltending has shut down the dynamic Pittsburgh Penguin offense throughout most of this series .
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Juventus bar Zidane's path to history with Madrid
He has a far superior horoscope that shows that he has it in him to be the first coach to win consecutive Champions League trophies. "Dani has already won this competition and he has four or five years ahead in his career". It would be a surprise if more than one goal separates these two sides and perhaps Gareth Bale , likely to come off the bench in his home city, will have the chance to decide it.
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Surfing world icon Jack O'Neill who pioneered wetsuit dies
Described as "soulful and encouraging" in a post on the official Facebook page of the company he founded, Mr O'Neill was remembered for his passions as a "surfer, ocean lover, boating enthusiast, wetsuit pioneer, [and] balloonist". I'd work downtown in San Francisco and I'd get all screwed up, and I'd go out and I'd jump in the ocean and everything would be all right again". "I was thinking I was going to have a surf shop down at the beach and have a few friends".
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Ticket scalpers charge up to $1700 for CL final
Ozil played alongside Ronaldo at Real between 2010 and 2013 and was impressed by the professionalism of the Portugal global. "It's the opposite. He always wants to be more successful - he wants to defend titles and I admired that". "We've got no problem whether Juventus play with three at the back or four". Dealing with the pressure of chasing history is no burden for Zidane and his players.
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Here's Who Rihanna Was Sitting Courtside With During Game 1 Last Night
The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors collide in Game 2 of the NBA Finals at the Oracle Arena. The Cavs also dropped the first two games at Oracle a year ago, but came back to win in seven games for their first title.
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The Nashville Predators Success All Hinges on the Play of Pekka Rinne
Last year, the Penguins lost in overtime to the San Jose Sharks in Game 3 , then took Game 4 handily on their way to winning the series in six games, securing the franchise's fourth Stanley Cup . "There's a stretch they're able to gain some momentum, able to capitalize and be opportunistic and that swung two games in their favor", he said. He has allowed eight goals on 34 shots in two games; the Predators had 38 shots on goal in Game 2 alone.
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Rihanna Bows To LeBron James, Dabs At Warriors Fans During NBA Finals
Everything the singer did while she watched the Cleveland Cavaliers take on the Golden State Warriors was given play-by-play coverage. I think we know who really won this game. But even though the Warriors won fewer games this season, and even went undefeated without him in the starting lineup, the Warriors are still somehow a better team with him than they were previous year.
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Defending champ Nordqvist shoots 7-under 64 for LPGA lead
Either way, it will mark the 10th different number one since the rankings were created in 2006, after Annika Sorenstam, Lorena Ochoa, Shin Ji-yai, Ai Miyazato, Cristie Kerr, Yani Tseng, Stacy Lewis, Park In-bee and Ko. Ryu also leads every important statistical category on tour, ranking first in Rolex Player of the Year points, money-winnings, Race to the CME points and scoring average.
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Penguins stress need for fast start to pivotal Game Three
Still, the Predators are getting chances - they outshot the Penguins 26-12 in Game 1 and 38-27 in Game 2 - something that the team believes will eventually lead to more offence. Already missing Kris Letang for the playoffs, the team could also be without centre Nick Bonino who arrived to Nashville on crutches and with his left foot in a walking boot.
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Lyon beats PSG to claim 4th Women's Champions League title
Again Lyon triumphed, again they won 7-6 over spot-kicks. It is a time for celebration for head coach Gerard Precheur and his side. I think she is the best goalkeeper in the world, but she is definitely the best goalkeeper with her feet.
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Looks like Ferrari favouring Sebastian Vettel ahead of Kimi Raikkonen this season
Lewis Hamilton was left pleased with his fightback from 13th on the grid to finish Sunday's Monaco Grand Prix in seventh place, going some way to limit the damage of Formula 1 title rival Sebastian Vettel's victory for Ferrari . "They are pushing everything to make sure Sebastian will maximise on all of his weekends", the Briton continued. The Dutchman was decidedly unimpressed, launching an expletive-laden response over team radio and was further frustrated by spending the rest of ...
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Richard Jefferson Says Warriors Lacked Composure When They Lost 2016 NBA Finals
It sucks, but this is how the reaction will go if Kevin Durant and the Warriors win the NBA Finals: Well what did you expect? From a local stand point, the All Star Game got taken from Charlotte. The two teams have steamrolled through the postseason, going a collective 24-1 in the playoffs. Kerr, who said Monday that his status is "up in the air", led the Warriors in practice this week for the first time since he took a leave of absence to see a back specialist at Duke, where he ...
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Warriors defeat Cavaliers in NBA Finals opener
They have won a bunch of games , shot a ton of threes, and are staring down Lebron James' Cavaliers on their quest to win their second title in three years. The speedy Warriors' fast break proved more than Cleveland could handle. "I think you'll see a lot better showing in game 2", said Cavs forward Kevin Love .
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Margaret Court digging hole says Australian Stosur
Twenty four-time Grand Slam victor Margaret Court believes a "conspiracy" by the "U.S. gay lobby" is aiming to strip her name from one of the courts at Melbourne Park, the venue of the Australian Open. "I don't see why anyone has a problem with two people who love each other getting married". "And look, I think if it continues down this road, then maybe there may be no other option but to do that [rename the venue], but we'll see".
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Charges against Predators fan who threw catfish withdrawn
After two periods of Game 2 on Wednesday night, the Predators should've felt confident about their chances of evening their Stanley Cup final series against Pittsburgh . But including his time in the American Hockey League to start the year, his time with the big club in the regular season and the playoffs to this point he has now scored 49 goals in 94 games this season.
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Victor Lindelof responds to fresh Man Utd transfer rumours
The Red Devils' scouts have watched Lindelof in action many times this season, and were said to have been left impressed by the Swede. Record claim the Sweden global is set to sign a long-term contract after his current club Benfica agreed a transfer fee with the Red Devils.