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Rafael Nadal Wins French Open For The Tenth Time
He had won three out of three as far as Major finals were concerned and was aiming for his second title in Paris . This is the fewest games conceded by a Grand Slam champion since Bjorn Borg dropped just 32 games at the 1978 French Open . [Full Article...]
MATTIS: 'We are not winning in Afghanistan'
Mattis promised on Tuesday to brief lawmakers on a new war strategy by mid-July that is widely expected to call for thousands more U.S. troops. U.S. The Pentagon's top leaders are set to testify before a congressional panel on the military's budget, but the session is likely to veer into questions about Russia, Qatar's alleged support for terrorism, the Syrian civil war and other thorny subjects... [Full Article...]
The GOP Health Care Plan Could Wipe Out Nearly a Million Jobs
And now the Senate is busy at work on a bill. In reality, it is about access to healthcare. Through their alliance, the organizations are calling on the Senate to consider how the AHCA would bring about more healthcare costs and hazards for Americans. [Full Article...]
Inglewood To Vote On New Arena For Clippers
It now appears that plans are in the works to make it happen. According to the LA Times , "Inglewood's City Council will vote Thursday on an exclusive negotiating agreement with a Clippers-controlled company to use city-owned land to build an arena for the team, according to a copy of the agreement". [Full Article...]
Unseeded Latvian teen Ostapenko into 1st Slam semi at French
June 8 Here's a look at the form and previous records of Latvia's Jelena Ostapenko and Timea Bacsinszky of Switzerland ahead of their semi-final clash at the French Open on Thursday (prefix number denotes seeding). Both players were gleaming with joy after the match as they face what could be the best gift or a birthday heartbreak on Thursday. Ostapenko is the first teenager to reach the... [Full Article...]
Laurie's family geared up for Origin II
With Queensland down 1-0 following a thumping loss in the series opener, Walters and the Maroons selectors are under pressure to make changes. Now welcomed back to the Maroons fold and primed for his Queensland debut in June 21's Origin II in Sydney - coincidentally at Oates' expense - Holmes took time to reflect on his ban. [Full Article...]
Rafael Nadal revels in the instant history of 'a ideal Roland Garros'
In just three sets, Nadal played his way into history, becoming the only person to win 10 titles at the same venue in the Open era. French Open champion Rafael Nadal found it "impossible to describe" his feelings after claiming an unprecedented 10th title at the same major. [Full Article...]
Eyewitness captures video of shootout at GOP baseball practice
Citing government officials, both the Associated Press and the Washington Post identified Hodgkinson of IL as the alleged shooter. LaHood and Shimkus were both absent when the shooting happened. Trump issued a statement saying he and the vice president are "deeply saddened by this tragedy ". Rep. Juan Vargas, D-San Diego, tweeted: "My thoughts and prayers are with Rep. [Full Article...]
Top men hold serve at French Open
Nishikori outdueled Murray in a five-set classic at last year's US Open and looked capable of a repeat success as he rolled through the opening set. Kei missed a second-serve return, and then I think a good serve on the next point. Murray said: "I have never had any issues with him before. It's winning when you're not playing your best that is more impressive". [Full Article...]
Death toll rises to 12 in London apartment building inferno
The damaged remains of a fire at Grenfell Tower, a 24-storey apartment block in North Kensington, London , Britain. The ambulance service in the city said 68 patients had been taken to six hospitals across London , with 18 in critical care. [Full Article...]
Jiangsu Suning, Capello: "Con Zambrotta ho vinto due scudetti sul campo"
Anche Cristian Brocchi e Franco Tancredi hanno seguito Capello in Cina . Ha giocato con Milan , Inter , Lazio. L'allenatore italiano spiega anche il perché della sua scelta di vita e di carriera: "Vedo in Suning un gruppo molto forte, con un grande progetto". [Full Article...]
Mayweather to fight UFC star McGregor Aug. 26
Mayweather vs. McGregor is expected to be shown on Showtime PPV, with an all-boxing undercard populated by Mayweather Promotions fighters. However, although the two sports require boxing, they're totally different sports. He has never been knocked out and carries a flawless fighting record. Mayweather Promotions will handle the undercard, which likely means boxing matches and no other... [Full Article...]
Manchester United and Arsenal eye shock Diego Costa swoop
But Costa appears undeterred and seems open to moving elsewhere for six months to facilitate a switch back to Spain . "But now it's all easier, because if the coach doesn't want you in the team, Chelsea will have to sell me no matter what, and at a discount". [Full Article...]
Raniaeri è il nuovo allenatore del Nantes
Con un miracolo-Leicester magari da emulare anche in Ligue 1 . Per l'allenatore romano si tratta di un ritorno nel campionato francese, dopo l'esperienza con il Monaco . Ranieri è finalmente pronto a ritornare alla guida di una squadra a cinque mesi dal suo esonero al Leicester . Come riferisce l'emittente satellitare l'ex tecnico della Roma , esonerato dal Leicester lo scorso febbraio, h... [Full Article...]
Juventus, assalto a N'Zonzi del Siviglia
Sono questi, infatti, i ruoli nei quali i bianconeri vogliono trovare calciatori di qualità per la prossima stagione. Il centrocampista del Siviglia , stando a quanto filtra da Torino sarebbe proprio un dettame di Max Allegri per il calciomercato Juventus . [Full Article...]
Warriors Win 2017 NBA Championship
None of that was an issue for the Warriors as Durant has been called an unselfish player whose only desire was to do whatever is in the best interests of his team . "Who would have thought these two guys would be on the same team in the National Basketball Association, you know, enjoying a championship game together", Brown said. [Full Article...]
USGA pledges no repeat of rules gaffe from last US Open
Erin Hills is long, wide, now wet, and very unlike the traditional courses used to host the U.S. Open . The previous year at Chambers Bay, the grass on the greens was starting to die before the U.S. "You can be really creative and I believe it will be a really fun week". "It's a very long golf course, big greens". "It's a penalty for sure hitting it in there, half a shot to a shot maybe". [Full Article...]
Victor Lindelof: 'I am a centre-back'
The Jose Mourinho revolution at Manchester United is readily gathering momentum at the moment. Manchester United have completed the signing of Victor Lindelof in a €35million deal from Benfica . "My position is a centre-back but, like you said, I was playing right-back before and started my footballing career as a midfielder". Smalling was one of Man Utd's best players in the 2015/16 ... [Full Article...]
South Africa pass the pressure test
Though the all-rounder was declared fully fit before the team's departure for the United Kingdom, a statement from Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Thursday revealed that Mathews suffered a "strain on the muscle". Amla's 103, his 25th one-day global ton, should have been the platform for a heftier target in glorious sunshine on a flat Oval pitch. Sri Lanka were excellent against South Africa... [Full Article...]
Jonny Bairstow replaces Jason Roy for England against Pakistan
After suffering a comprehensive 124-run defeat to rivals India in their rain-affected clash at Edgbaston, Pakistan stunned South Africa to claim an unexpected 19-run victory on DLS. Pakistan bowled and fielded tightly to restrict the sluggish hosts who failed to master a lifeless wicket and collapsed from 128 for two in bright and sunny conditions which normally favour batsmen. [Full Article...]