Friday, August 25, 2017

Drought-breaking cricket win gets positive spin in Pakistan and other top stories.

  • Drought-breaking cricket win gets positive spin in Pakistan

    Drought-breaking cricket win gets positive spin in Pakistan
    ISLAMABAD (AP) The 600 people of the Dawoodi bohra community were supposed to be gathering to have food together in a hall soon after breaking a 15 1/2 -hour fast on Sunday. Instead, those who gathered at the religious center in Rawalpindi delayed the food in order to watch Pakistan’s historic win over India at the Champions Trophy on a giant TV screen. For them, and for millions of people across Pakistan, the taste of victory was sweet. ”You can expect anything from only one cricket team i..
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  • Athlete roots run deep for new US Open champ Brooks Koepka

    Athlete roots run deep for new US Open champ Brooks Koepka
    ERIN, Wis. -- Bob Koepka was crying on the phone, and why the hell not? He was an old college pitcher out of West Virginia Wesleyan, and he had just watched his son throw a perfect game at the U.S. Open.Coaches had long ago predicted this would happen. Brooks Koepka himself had informed his old man as a middle schooler that he would someday be big stuff on the PGA Tour, and the vision that came to be on Father's Day at Erin Hills buckled the world's proudest dad as he watched from his home in At..
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  • Cristiano Ronaldo exit 'would be an irreparable loss' - La Liga chief Tebas

    Cristiano Ronaldo exit 'would be an irreparable loss' - La Liga chief Tebas
    Sid Lowe breaks down the report that Cristiano Ronaldo wants to leave Real Madrid amid tax fraud accusations. Mark Ogden isn't overly convinced Cristiano Ronaldo will be leaving Real Madrid after recent reports suggesting otherwise. The FC crew evaluate Cristiano Ronaldo's future with Real Madrid and assess the possibility of a Manchester United return. With Ronaldo reportedly intending to quit Real Madrid, ESPN FC's Mark Ogden assesses the chances of a Man United return. La Liga president Javi..
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  • Portugal and Mexico Duel to Tie in Confederations Cup Match

    Portugal and Mexico Duel to Tie in Confederations Cup Match
    Soares’s goal had to be confirmed by video review, but it stood. An apparent first-half goal by Portugal’s Nani was disallowed after a video review, when the game was scoreless. “In the end, it was a well-deserved result after how we played today,” Mexico Coach Juan Carlos Osorio said. “We faced the European champions, a team that plays at a very high level, and we played equal to them. It was a great result for Mexican football.”Mexico controlled possession and spent more time on Portugal’s si..
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  • All eyes on Vegas: We now know every player available in the NHL expansion draft

    All eyes on Vegas: We now know every player available in the NHL expansion draft
    Vegas Golden Knights General Manager George McPhee. (John Locher/Associated Press file photo) For the next 72 hours, the NHL revolves around Las Vegas. On Sunday morning, the league revealed the protection lists that every team submitted in advance of the expansion draft, outlining the players protected from being selected by the Vegas Golden Knights and also the ones available. The Golden Knights and General Manager George McPhee now have a three-day window to build their team from the lis..
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  • Titans add Eric Decker

    Titans add Eric Decker
    Getty ImagesThey got to know each other pretty damn quickly. Receiver Eric Decker, whose recently visit to the Titans was downplayed by the team as routine and similar to pre-draft due diligence, has a deal in place. Per multiple reports, the Titans have inked Decker to a one-year contract. Cut recently by the Jets (who originally were known as the Titans) three years in to a long-term deal, Decker drew surprisingly limited interest, visiting only the Titans before agreeing to terms. He joins..
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  • Celtics, 76ers agree to swap top picks; Philly expected to take Markelle Fultz

    Celtics, 76ers agree to swap top picks; Philly expected to take Markelle Fultz
    CAMDEN, N.J. -- The Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers have agreed in principle to swap the Nos. 1 and 3 picks in Thursday's NBA draft, and Philadelphia is expected to use the No. 1 pick on former Washington guard Markelle Fultz, sources told The Undefeated's Marc J. Spears, confirming news that was first reported by TNT's David Aldridge.The Celtics will receive at least one additional first-round pick in the deal, sources told ESPN. Sources say Philadelphia, on top of its No. 3 overall pick,..
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  • Former UFC fighter Tim Hague dies following knockout in boxing match

    Former UFC fighter Tim Hague dies following knockout in boxing match
    Former UFC heavyweight Tim Hague has passed away after suffering a knockout in a boxing match this past Friday in Canada. Hague’s sister Jackie Neil made the announcement on Sunday. “It is with incredible sadness, sorrow and heartbreak to report that Tim has passed away today,” Neil wrote. “He was surrounded by family, listening to his favorite songs. “We will miss him with so greatly. We ask for privacy during this difficult time.” Hague was 34 years old. Hague was in critical condition after..
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  • Lonzo Ball's draft stock stays strong with Lakers watching

    Lonzo Ball's draft stock stays strong with Lakers watching
    LOS ANGELES (AP) By now the entire basketball world knows Lonzo Ball is a singular talent with a unique parent. The UCLA product with preternatural court vision is among the most intriguing prospects in the NBA draft this week. In perhaps the greatest testament to his abilities, his father LaVar Ball’s bombast and $495 shoes and racially insensitive comments don’t appear to be scaring off the Los Angeles Lakers or any other team that believes Lonzo could be the next great point guard. Becau..
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  • NBA Trade Rumors: What to make of the reported Cavs-Pacers talks for Paul George

    NBA Trade Rumors: What to make of the reported Cavs-Pacers talks for Paul George
    Just one day after the blockbuster trade between the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers to send the No. 1 pick to Philly was reported to be agreed upon, the NBA world was once again shaken by big news coming out of the Eastern Conference. Let's work through some of the details. What happened between Paul George and the Pacers?According to a report from Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical, Paul George has told the Indiana Pacers that he has no long-term plans with the franchise, and will tes..
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