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76ers take Fultz with top pick in NBA draft
Now, Tatum will join a Celtics team that is already a contender, earning the top seed in the Eastern Conference this spring before falling to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the conference finals. FILE - In this March 4, 2017, file photo, Kentucky guard Malik Monk drives to the basket against Texas A&M guard JC Hampton (5) during the first of an NCAA college basketball game, in College Station, Texas.
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Who's No. 3? NBA draft intrigue begins after Fultz, Ball
Lonzo Ball , right, is greeted by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver after being selected by the Los Angeles Lakers as the No. 2 overall pick during the NBA basketball draft, Thursday , June 22, 2017 , in NY. "I see two parents who have done a damn good job with the kid". Jackson considers Markkanen, a 7-foot jump-shooting forward, a replacement for Porzingis and is considering selecting him with the team's No.
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Vegas likely to lack star power and scoring in early National Hockey League existence
Teams were allowed to protect seven forwards , three defensemen and one goalie, or eight skaters and one goalie. This will be an interesting week, not only to see the trades McPhee pulls off leading up to Wednesday but to watch other clubs get into the act.
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Mourinho denies tax fraud during Real Madrid stint
Mourinho has been accused of two counts of tax fraud - €1.6m in 2011 and €1.7m in 2012. Ironically, Ronaldo could be reunited with Mourinho, with his former club Manchester United the club most likely to sign Ronaldo should he leave. Other clients of Mendes who have ended up in Spain include the Portuguese full-back Fabio Coentrao - on the verge of joining Sporting Lisbon on loan from Real Madrid - and Colombian striker Radamel Falcao, now with Monaco but formerly at Atletico Madrid .
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Insider delivers latest update on Man United's link to Real Madrid star
Cristiano Ronaldo's woes deepened Tuesday when the star striker who reportedly wants to quit Real Madrid was summoned to appear before a judge investigating tax fraud. Cristiano Ronaldo and José Mourinho are both clients of the football agent Jorge Mendes. The 29-year-old and his father Jorge Horacio Messi were found guilty of using companies in Belize, Britain, Switzerland and Uruguay to avoid paying taxes on 4.16 million euros of Messi's income earned from his image rights from 2007-09.
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Cristiano Ronaldo on the move?
The statement also said that Mourinho had received a certificate from the authorities confirming that he was "up to date with all his tax obligations". Ronaldo's trouble coincided with the same Madrid-based prosecutor's office accusing Mourinho of two counts of tax fraud. According to local media, Ronaldo is due to appear in court at Pozuelo de Alarcon, Madrid , on July 31.
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Newest Dallas Maverick: Dennis Smith Jr
The Dallas Mavericks addressed their backcourt need with the No. 9 overall pick in the draft, taking North Carolina State point guard Dennis Smith, Jr . Smith's vertical jump is a reported 48 inches. However, Smith's Wolfpack team not making the NCAA tournament likely has something to do with his fall.
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Lions won't be easy prey for All Blacks: Rennie
They scored a few tries, looked like a proper rugby team for long periods. Daly is the safer option and there is still the worry over North's numerous incidents of concussion - Warren Gatland can not afford to lose a starting back early in a match that will shake the New Zealand islands with the ferocity of the hits.
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FIFA Confederations Cup: Mexico came from behind to beat New Zealand
Meanwhile, Ronaldo is ready to pay Spain's tax authorities the €14.7 million (Dh60.2m) - the amount he has been accused of defrauding by a prosecutor - ahead of the court hearing, Spanish state TV said last night. "We're sad about that, and let's see what the exam results tell us". Akinfeev continued his strong performance in the second half with a stunning reflex save from new AC Milan Andre Silva who attempted to put the ball back across goal only to be denied.
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Liverpool complete €42m Salah signing
Kingfut had exclusively revealed that the Reds have succeeded in finding an agreement with Salah's AS Roma for the move, after an initial bid was turned down, for a reported transfer fee of €45 million, including bonuses. Manager Jurgen Klopp commented , " Mohamed has the flawless mix of experience and potential - this is a really exciting signing for us". Introducing Salah will not only bolster the team's attacking strength in depth but also provide much-needed width and an ...
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Liverpool Poised To Sign Roma Winger Salah
The Reds completed the signing of the winger, who has agreed a long-term contract, in an initial €42 million deal from Roma on Thursday. In the case of Liverpool and Mohamed Salah , it's three-and-a-half years late, but finally, the Reds look set to get their man; even if they are paying around £23million more than originally planned.
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Shuttler Sindhu crashes out of Australian Open
Saina Nehwal registered two straight wins in her first two games against the World No. 4 by winning the first round easily 21-10. In the third game, the Indian led 8-4 and 13-10 through some smart strokeplay only to see a rejuvenated Tai dashing all her hopes.
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Crystal Palace set to appoint De Boer as new boss
Crystal Palace are edging closer to appointing a successor to Sam Allardyce after the former Ajax and Internazionale manager Frank de Boer was offered the role at Selhurst Park . Inter Milan , understandably, wasn't a club De Boer could refuse. If all goes to plan De Boer will become the club's sixth boss since they returned to the Premier League in 2013, while he'll be the third Eagles gaffer in seven months.
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Dembele want to quit Borussia Dortmund
However, Dortmund's sporting director Michael Zorc says Dembele is firmly part of new coach Peter Bosz's plans for next season. There are no negotiations [with Barca]. 10 could also see him take up an advanced role in midfield. The 19-year-old is regarded as one of the brightest prospects at Camp Nou, but he has yet to make his competitive first-team debut.
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Who needs Costa? Why Chelsea's reported Robert Lewandowski makes sense
Earlier this month, it was claimed that head coach Antonio Conte had informed his top goalscorer that he was no longer part of his plans, and it was considered likely that the 28-year-old would find a new team ahead of next season. The possible deal may look like this, Costa being loaded to Atletico till January 1st, and then a clause stating that Atletico can buy striker at the end of the loan for 50 million pounds, the asking price of Costa.
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Pacers, Lakers Discussing Paul George Trade
On Sunday, a source close to the George camp revealed that the superstar forward had no intention to re-sign with IN next year. George has spent all seven of his National Basketball Association seasons in IN, emerging as one of the league's top players.
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Nishikori retires injured at Halle as Wimbledon looms
Federer is chasing a record ninth title in Halle , first winning at the venue in 2003. Roger Federer (pic) next faces 2016 Halle champion Florian Mayer for a place in the semi-finals. Federer's forehand victor at 4-4 secured the only break of the match and he served out to wrap up victory in one hour and 30 minutes. The Swiss, who lost his first comeback match in Stuttgart last week, is still lacking some game sharpness and squandered three set points at 5-4 in the first set of an ...
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Celtics take Jayson Tatum of Duke with No. 3 pick
That won't preclude him from revisiting some of those discussions once free agency opens next month, though. "I wasn't too excited about playing the 4 coming into Kansas , but we caused a lot of mismatch problems, and I think it really bettered me as a player".
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Mithali Raj Shuts Up Reporter Who Asked Sexist Question
However, the Indian skipper was also quick to point out that there is a lot of difference between the male and female cricketers. And her reply was mouth-shutting. For the women - we never Bleed blue - despite the number of matches they win or the records they notch up. "When people refer to me as Tendulkar of women's cricket, I accept it as a compliment because what he is in men's cricket is huge.
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Messi offers to pay $558000 to avoid 21-month jail sentence
Both were originally sentenced to 21 months, but his father's sentence was later reduced to 15 months. In line with what has been proposed by the prosecutors, a judge will now make the final decision. Messi is just one of a number of footballers to have been accused of defrauding the Spanish government in recent years. Ronaldo has denied any wrongdoing.
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Real Madrid reject Mourinho contract allegations
According to Don Balon , manager Jose Mourinho never wanted the Portugal captain at Old Trafford , but would like to make Brazil worldwide the face of his new-look side. He won't spend any time behind bars because sentences of under two years in Spain are suspended provided that the convicted person has no criminal record.
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Former captain O'Driscoll presents Lions players with Test shirts
We've got to be ready for any type of game against the All Blacks . "Well obviously we hope we do", he added, without revealing how the All Blacks will combat the threat. He is exactly the character you need - a guy who would get on with things if he wasn't involved in the Test squad. Asked whether there was anything in particular he wanted to flag up to referee before the game, Hansen replied, "If I talk to you about it then I'm applying pressure to him, and that's kind of like bullying".
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Devils on the clock with No. 1 pick in NHL draft
That's nothing. Going out of your element on a baseball diamond? "Really happy, for sure". "We'll see how he does and have a laugh about it". Nolan grew up in Winnipeg and played Canadian major juniors for the Brandon Wheat Kings. "His main thing is to have fun and don't get caught up in it". "I know all about him". "Add people and players we feel we need to win". He racked up 86 points (38 goals, 48 assists) in 57 games.
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Salvy's slam gives Royals dramatic win over Boston
Kansas City tacked on another run in the third when Whit Merrifield drove in a run with a sacrifice fly to right field. "This one kind of stings because that group has been so good, so consistent for the better part of the whole entire season", manager John Farrell said.
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What offseason? A week after Finals, the NBA in overdrive
Collins, a 6-foot-10 power forward from Wake Forest, averaged 19.2 points and 9.8 rebounds last season. Between this draft pick and the Dwight Howard trade, it seems like the Hawks are committed to getting younger and rebuilding both their roster and their culture in hopes of competing sometime in the future.
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Lions have the potential to end Eden Park record, says Conor Murray
The Lions won the game 41-16. Naming Sam Warburton, the tour captain, on the bench belongs in the same category. "We saw previous year he caused the All Blacks problems with his running and attacking game, and when we sat down on Wednesday we asked whether we needed to look at our back-three and we needed to go there and have players who have some footwork and to play some rugby".
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Lonzo Ball Throws Perfect Pass Through Window Of Moving Car
Also, could Paul George and Jimmy Butler be on the move? With a selection by his hometown team, the Los Angeles Lakers, only one day away from taking place - UCLA freshman Lonzo Ball was able to throw in a quick recruiting pitch to LeBron James , who's been heavily speculated to leave the Cleveland Cavaliers yet again when the opportunity arises.
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Philadelphia 76ers select Fultz with number one overall pick
Just a few hours after basketball star Markelle Fultz was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers with the top pick in the NBA Draft on Thursday, he seemingly forgot to mention the team that had just picked him in a post on Instagram . While the two former teammates who led the Jayhawks in scoring during KU's run to the Elite Eight last season enter the draft in very different positions - one is a sure-fire lottery pick, the other a likely second rounder - the excitement, anticipation and ...
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Houston Rockets select Hartenstein in 2nd round of draft
The Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers have played in the last three NBA Finals and other NBA teams are looking at ways to compete with those so-called, "super teams". One source close to the situation told ESPN to expect the Rockets to go "hard" after Paul in July. If the Jazz can keep their roster intact, he would fit well with Utah's core players on both ends of the floor.
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Polish midfielder becomes Thomas Christiansen's first Leeds recruit
The midfielder was a regular in FC Twente's team last season, helping them to a finish of seventh in the Eredivise. Ronaldo Vieira, the club's talented teenage midfielder, has agreed a long-term contract at Elland Road. " I am very happy to have signed for such a big club and I'm looking forward to playing in the famous white shirt ". Klich has been capped 10 times by the Polish national side and came on as a 45th-minute substitute in the 2-0 loss to England at Wembley in a World Cup ...
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House Democrat: 'We need new leadership'
Democratic Party divisions are on stark display after a disappointing spec. I am disappointed by the outcome of the Georgia election but definitely not demoralized. "And I'm not sure that that's there yet". Instead, he said Democrats need to focus on developing a message that wins over voters in Republican-leaning districts.
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Wright in Russia for Confederations Cup
Postecoglou will have added motivation to succeed against Cameroon , after their Belgian coach Hugo Broos accused Australia of playing "very direct with not too many combinations.[they] try to be asap at goal ". However, it was ripped apart at the seams a minute before half-time by a routine ball forward, one that required little tactical insight to defuse. Former Chelsea and Melbourne City winger Damien Duff recently suggested Australia doesn't have the cattle to play out of the ...
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Troubled Ronaldo gets Madrid court date
According to reports , Ronaldo's treatment in Spain over the allegations has led to wanting a departure, despite winning three of the last four Champions League crowns with the club. Prosecutors claim that the 54-year-old manager failed to declare income of €1.6 million in 2011 and €1.7 million in 2012, "with the aim of obtaining illicit profits".
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Celtics select Jayson Tatum with No. 3 pick in draft
With the No. 37 overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft , the Boston Celtics selected Semi Ojeleye, a forward from SMU. The 19-year-old was a third-team All-ACC selection. "I really believe Phoenix got the most talented player in the draft at four", Self said in a Thursday night teleconference. It's probably the biggest reason they have been high on Tatum throughout the draft process, and brought him in for a private workout late last week.
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Nadal pulls out of Queen's after advice from doctors
Rafael Nadal was at his most masterful on the stage he has made his own and needed just two hours and five minutes to beat Stan Wawrinka 6-2 6-3 6-1. " Can Nadal rule Wimbledon again? ". Rafael Nadal is officially back . I am in a good position. "And I'm going to try to keep working hard to try to enjoy more handsome weeks".