Syracuse swung and missed on another top recruit in the 2017 class. In August, he named the Blue Devils as one of his eight finalists, along with Syracuse, Villanova, Indiana, USC, Connecticut, Maryland and Louisville. "It is with great pleasure that I have made a decision to attend Duke University". Tucker would also be a multi-year player who can grow into a role with the team, instead of being another one-and-done prospect that has become common for Duke on the wing over the past few years. Lire la suite »
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Paul Mitchell the transfer guru Man United need — Transfer Focus
However, the 35-year-old has made a massive contribution to Tottenham's current first-team setup during his tenure as head of recruitment at the club. However, they face a battle for the talent-spotter with local rivals Manchester City also interested in Mitchell's services. Although, the Eithad sources have insisted that they are not interested in securing Mitchell's signature. Lire la suite »
Another reason for Predators' playoff success? A red hot penalty kill
Mike Hoffman and Mark Stone scored in the first period to open up the scoring, giving the Senators a 2-0 lead after one period. The Predators then hammered away to take a 2-1 lead midway through the second period behind goals from Filip Forsberg and Austin Watson. Lire la suite »
Monaco se prépare (déjà) à la fête
Mardi, après l'élimination logique contre la Juventus Turin en demi-finale retour de Ligue des champions (2-1), la déception était d'ailleurs toute relative chez un jeune effectif déjà tourné vers cette L1 tant convoitée. Les dirigeants marseillais ont fait de cette qualification en Europa League l'objectif de leur saison. Pour ne pas dépendre de ce résultat, mieux vaut assurer la 5e position. Lire la suite »
Adidas' James Harden Gives Lackluster Performance in Final NBA Playoff Game
I have no clue. "That's the mountain we've got to climb", D'Antoni said. "We didn't have the juice". However, the coaching team chose to let Leonard completely recover from his injured left ankle so he can be 100 percent ready when their team faces the Golden State Warriors. Lire la suite »
Preds take Game 3 versus St. Louis, regain series 2-1
St. Louis Blues right wing Vladimir Tarasenko reacts after scoring the go-ahead goal, his second of the game, in the third period against the Nashville Predators during Game 2 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Friday, April 28, 2017, in St. Lire la suite »
All square at Craven Cottage as Fulham frustrate Reading
The Whites felt hard done by, claiming McShane had fouled Stefan Johansen in the build-up, but there was no denying the quality of the finish. The ball was fed to Obita and the left wing-back struck a crisp low shot in via the far post. Lire la suite »
Preakness field shaping up as Always Dreaming eyes Triple Crown
Always Dreaming showed the ability to get off to a strong start, trailing behind early race leader State of Honor from the outset. But Always Dreaming made his move with heading into the final turn. UAE Derby victor Thunder Snow bucked out of the starting gate and was immediately pulled up in the opening moments of the race. The colt walked off the track without apparent injury. Lire la suite »
Sunderland relegated from Premier League after conceding late goal to Bournemouth
Moyes said he was not ready to discuss his future, saying two or three weeks of reflection were needed for the club before a plan was developed for a return to the Premier League . We're more concerned with the people who follow the club, and they're obviously disappointed, just as we are as well. Moyes reputation lies in tatters with a relegation on his CV to top a demise which has seen failed stints at Manchester United and Real Sociedad, and the 54-year-old may feel he will have a better ... Lire la suite »
San Antonio book date with Golden State in the West
San Antonio grabbed 60 rebounds. "We scored 75", D'Antoni groused. We got five, six days of rest. Another night it could be Danny Green getting hot from the field. James Harden , Houston's MVP candidate, submitted one of his worst games of the season, finishing with 10 points (on 2-of-11 shooting), seven assists and six turnovers. Lire la suite »
After Premier League title, Chelsea's Conte sets sights on FA Cup
Antonio Conte's side celebrated in the flawless fashion following their title win at West Brom last night. Every game I feel like I have played with them. "They've only lost four games this season, they had the blip against Crystal Palace a few weeks ago, but since those two early defeats they've been incredible". Lire la suite »
Ranked Murray loses to Coric in 3rd round of Madrid Open
When you play people that are so good it always makes you give 100 per cent. That was very obvious. Coric will try to win his second tournament this season. He saved the first but netted an inside-out forehand as Djokovic completed a 93-minute victory raising his record to 16-4 on the season. "I know it is going to be a day that either I play really well or I'm not going to have many chances". Lire la suite »
David De Gea Won't Play Europa League Final Confirms Jose Mourinho
I don't want to see it now, maybe tomorrow, but even if it was unfair, I don't think the UEFA rules will allow any chance of an appeal. There's no doubting that De Gea is held in higher regard by Mourinho, as he tends to be selected as the last line of defence on a weekly basis in the Premier League. Lire la suite »
John Wall Confident Wizards Can Win Series, Isaiah Thomas Talks Refs Postgame
The Wizards broke out to another fast start with an 8-0 run to start the game. But they'll probably need something close to pull out their first win of the season in Boston. "I'm not saying [the officiating is] the reason why we lost", Thomas said twice. When asked about the 26-0 run after the game, Beal gave credit where it was due, " Our defense, that's all it was ". Lire la suite »
Arsenal 3/4 to win against Stoke City in Saturday's Premier League clash
STOKE CITY: Butland 7, Johnson 5, Shawcross 6, Martins Indi 6, Pieters 6, Whelan 6, Cameron 6, Allen 6, Arnautovic 7, Diouf 5, Shaqiri 6. Being stable at the back as allowed the north London outfit to reignite their bid to finish in the top four and Wenger believes confidence has returned because of the newly found defensive security. Lire la suite »
Ang. : Arsenal se fait plaisir et garde espoir !
Le Français Giroud a inscrit un doublé (42e, 80e) pour les Gunners, alors qu'Özil (55e) et Sanchez (76e) ont également marqué. Alors qu'ils avaient maîtrisé leur sujet durant une heure, le but signé - de la main - par le remplaçant Crouch (67e) a momentanément fragilisé les Londoniens. Lire la suite »
Ducks, Penguins advance to National Hockey League conference finals
Louis) and Darryl Sutter (Chicago, Calgary and Los Angeles ). Like the Predators , the Ducks swept their way into the second round, defeating Calgary in four games. However, then come the WCF against the fiery National Predators they could lose momentum. While momentum hasn't carried over from game to game in this series, it did from the second period to the third in Game 7. Lire la suite »
Madrid Open: Rafael Nadal sets up semifinal showdown against Novak Djokovic
The other semifinal will see Dominic Thiem, who rolled past lucky loser Borna Coric 6-1, 6-4, against surprise package Pablo Cuevas, who upended Alexander Zverev 3-6, 6-0, 6-4. A finalist in Madrid in 2014, Nishikori lost his last 10 matches against Djokovic, including in the semifinals in Madrid a year ago. Nishikori said he wants to play next week in the Internazionali BNL d'Italia tourney in Rome and expressed hope to be healed as much as possible by the time of the French Open ... Lire la suite »
Home NBA Kelly Oubre Jr. is the NBA playoff hero we need
After Washington put the defensive clamps on him starting in Game 3, he was unable to help the Celtics in another manner. As a result, Green was suspended in Game 5 of the Finals. With Thomas being flocked by defenders, this means Boston should be able to find an open man to feed. Games 3 and 4 marked the first time in his National Basketball Association career that he fell short of 20 points back to back. Lire la suite »
Rugby World Cup 2019 pools drawn in Japan
Japan , the first Asian country to host the tournament, are in Pool A with Ireland and Scotland, while two-time victor Australia will take on Wales and Georgia in Pool D . Beating Italy would nearly guarantee them a place in the last eight regardless of the result against the reigning world champions and give South Africa a quarterfinal against Ireland , Scotland or Japan from Pool A . Lire la suite »
Boston move one win away from Eastern Conference Finals
The points came in all varieties. But the Celtics have protected the rim well and Wall and Beal have shot just 47 percent in the paint (down from 60 percent against the Hawks). Offensively, Horford was everywhere, either operating out of the post or popping out to the 3-point-line. "It's Boston , man", forward Markieff Morris told reporters, including Kevin Duffy of MassLive . Lire la suite »
Liverpool's Henderson will return latest by pre-season, says Klopp
The German laughed as he explained: "I can not go to the boys in the dressing room and say "boys, the better you play, the better the players are that take your places next year". Recently, Adam Lallana and Daniel Sturridge have had injury issues, with the latter struggling in particular. Adam Lallana has done likewise after recovering from a thigh injury sustained on global duty with England in late March. Lire la suite »
Giroud double helps Arsenal beat Stoke 4-1 in Premier League
The person that they would have to bring in has to have the same level of power and experience as Arsene Wenger, so who are you going to choose to fill that role? They infamously overtook Tottenham on the final day of the 2005-06 season when their rivals, needing only to match results to stay fourth, were struck down with food poisoning from a dodgy lasagne at the hotel the night before they lost away to West Ham. Lire la suite »
PSG: Emery voit encore "une petite option" pour le titre
Gaëtan Robail (23 ans) sera aussi de la partie . Si l'AS Monaco, qui recevra Lille dans le même temps, s'adjuge un point de plus que le club de la capitale, l'Hexagoal atterrira sur le Rocher. Si Thiago Motta et Angel Di Maria sont suspendus, l'entraîneur parisien doit aussi composer avec les blessures de Layvin Kurzawa, Javier Pastore, Jean-Kevin Augustin et Hatem Ben Arfa . Lire la suite »
Hisashi Iwakuma: Mariners place Iwakuma (shoulder) on DL
Seattle has four starting pitchers on the disabled list. Iwakuma, 36, is 0-2 with a 4.35 ERA in six starts (31 innings this season). He joins Felix Hernandez (shoulder), Drew Smyly (flexor tendon) and James Paxton (forearm strain) on the DL, leaving right-hander Yovani Gallardo as the only starter from the Opening Day rotation. Lire la suite »