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Davis power surge continues, homers twice in win over Tigers
Reuters - 1 hour 34 minutes ago
(Reuters) - Chris Davis continued his power surge by blasting a pair of home runs as the Baltimore Orioles bashed Detroit 13-3 on Wednesday. Davis launched a two-run blast in the fourth inning and another in the ninth to give him 26 homers on the season, the most in Major League Baseball. He finished with five RBIs as Baltimore punished the Tigers' pitching and also got three runs driven in from Adam Jones. The victory helped the Orioles (42-31) pull within 1 1/2 games of the American League East lead after first-placed Boston lost to Tampa Bay 6-2. Detroit (39-31) lead the AL Central by 3. ... More »Davis power surge continues, homers twice in win over Tigers
Shuffle leaves Blackhawks coach with winning hand
Reuters - 1 hour 50 minutes ago
By Steve Keating BOSTON (Reuters) - Coach Joel Quenneville shuffled his deck and came up with a winning hand as the Chicago Blackhawks' aces found their target in a wild 6-5 win over the Boston Bruins on Wednesday to level the Stanley Cup Final at two games each. After a 2-0 defensive showcase in Game Three, the two teams turned on the offensive style in Game Four, combining for 11 goals, just one shy of the previous three contests combined. ... More »Shuffle leaves Blackhawks coach with winning hand
Hurdler Pearson to return from injury next week
Reuters - 1 hour 54 minutes ago
(Reuters) - World and Olympic champion Sally Pearson will compete in her first 100 metres hurdles event since winning gold at last year's London Games when she races in the Czech Republic next week, Athletics Australia said on Thursday. The 26-year-old will compete in Ostrava next Thursday before taking part in the hurdles at the IAAF Diamond League in Birmingham on June 30, it said on its website (www.athletics.com.au). ... More »Hurdler Pearson to return from injury next week
Gatland names eight new Lions, warns Wallabies
AFP News - 2 hours 5 minutes ago
Coach Warren Gatland has warned the Wallabies to expect a physical encounter after naming fit-again Wales winger George North among eight players who will make their British and Irish Lions Test debut in Brisbane on Saturday. More »Gatland names eight new Lions, warns Wallabies
Living with Lewandowski: Dortmund's insistence at not letting him go is spot on
GOAL.com - 2 hours 10 minutes ago
With Dortmund already having lost Gotze to Bayern Munich, Watzke and co. are doing the right thing by not letting Lewandowski leave, even if that means a sizeable monetary loss... More »Living with Lewandowski: Dortmund's insistence at not letting him go is spot on
An inspirational Neymar performance papers over the cracks of an ultimately uninspiring Brazil win
GOAL.com - 2 hours 24 minutes ago
Neymar stole the show against Mexico but Brendon Netto discusses how his performances also diverted attention from Brazil's largely uninspiring display.. More »An inspirational Neymar performance papers over the cracks of an ultimately uninspiring Brazil win
Brazilians mock Pele appeal to end protests
Reuters - 2 hours 31 minutes ago
SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Brazilian soccer great Pele has called on thousands of protestors demonstrating over poor quality public services and corruption to leave the streets and focus on football, an appeal that was quickly met with derision on social media. Brazil is currently hosting the Confederations Cup which began on Saturday, a tournament seen as a dry-run before it hosts the World Cup next year expected to draw an estimated 600,000 visitors to the country. ... More »Brazilians mock Pele appeal to end protests
Italy eliminate Japan in thriller, Brazil advance
AFP News - 3 hours ago
Italy booked their place in the semi-finals of the Confederations Cup with a thrilling come-from-behind 4-3 win over Japan that also sent Brazil into the last four. More »Italy eliminate Japan in thriller, Brazil advance
Warburton leads eight Welsh Lions in first test
Reuters - 3 hours ago
By Nick Mulvenney BRISBANE (Reuters) - Flanker Sam Warburton will captain a British and Irish Lions team containing eight Welshmen in the first test against Australia in Brisbane on Saturday. Coach Warren Gatland named a side containing few surprises, barring perhaps the choice of England prop Alex Corbisiero over fellow Englishman Mako Vunipola, and said last week's 47-17 win over New South Wales Waratahs had been key to his selection. "I think a lot of players were rewarded for their performance against the Waratahs last Saturday," the New Zealander told a news conference on Thursday. ... More »Warburton leads eight Welsh Lions in first test
Glory and pain for two Italian coaches
AFP News - 3 hours ago
One Italian rejoiced, another lamented as the Azzurri reached the semi-finals of the Confederations Cup after an exhilarating 4-3 win over battling Japan. More »Glory and pain for two Italian coaches
Yankees impressed with first look at LA's Puig
Reuters - 3 hours ago
By Larry Fine NEW YORK (Reuters) - The New York Yankees had a first-hand look at Cuban rookie sensation Yasiel Puig of the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday and came away mightily impressed. "He hits the ball hard, I can tell you that. He's got a very good arm and he's aggressive," Yankees manager Joe Girardi said after New York's 6-4 victory over the Dodgers in the afternoon portion of a day-night doubleheader. "He's a good-looking young player. ... More »Yankees impressed with first look at LA's Puig
Serena Williams apologizes for rape case remark
Reuters - 3 hours ago
REUTERS - Serena Williams has apologized for comments she made in a forthcoming interview in which she appeared to assign blame to the 16-year-old victim in the Steubenville, Ohio, rape case for being drunk. The comments were reported in an interview with Rolling Stone magazine and stirred up U.S. media attention on Wednesday. "What happened in Steubenville was a real shock for me. I was deeply saddened," the women's world number one said in a statement on her website. ... More »Serena Williams apologizes for rape case remark
Felix eyes 200m crown at athletics championships
AFP News - 4 hours ago
Olympic champion Allyson Felix isn't worried too much about the 200m world record, but the American would love to regain the 200m world title. More »Felix eyes 200m crown at athletics championships
LionsXII fans throw support behind Shakir Hamzah
GOAL.com - 4 hours ago
The embattled player has received overwhelming backing following his detention and suspension by the Singapore Police Force and Football Association of Singapore respectively More »LionsXII fans throw support behind Shakir Hamzah
Italy's Prandelli sweats over players fitness
Reuters - 4 hours ago
By , Andrew and Downie RECIFE, Brazil (Reuters) - Italy coach Cesare Prandelli lamented the physical toll the Confederations Cup schedule and hot Brazilian climate were taking on his players on Wednesday. Prandelli watched his side overcome Japan 4-3 in the best game of the competition so far but complained that his players were exhausted and needed more recovery time between matches. "This is an interesting tournament but perhaps there should be more rest days," Prandelli said. "This is a very hot country and the players need more time to get their strength back. ... More »Italy's Prandelli sweats over players fitness
Spurs' Duncan unconcerned about pressure of Game Seven
Reuters - 4 hours ago
By Julian Linden MIAMI (Reuters) - After 17 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA), San Antonio Spurs evergreen power forward Tim Duncan has already seen it all. The 37-year has scaled the heights of the NBA, winning four titles and two league Most Valuable Player awards, and nothing fazes him, not even the prospect of facing the top-seeded Miami Heat in a decisive seventh game of the championship series. ... More »Spurs' Duncan unconcerned about pressure of Game Seven
Rene Ranger quits All Blacks for France
AFP News - 4 hours ago
All Blacks wing Rene Ranger confirmed on Thursday he was quitting his international career and would head to France at the end of the year on a lucrative contract with Montpellier. More »Rene Ranger quits All Blacks for France
Man sues NFL player for allegedly shooting him in the eye
Reuters - 4 hours ago
By Richard Valdmanis BOSTON (Reuters) - A Connecticut man has sued New England Patriots football player Aaron Hernandez for allegedly shooting him in the face after the two left a strip club in Miami in February, the plaintiff's lawyer said on Wednesday. Hernandez, who plays tight end for the National Football League team, is also being questioned by police in Massachusetts in a separate case after a body was discovered near his home in North Attleborough, according to local media. Attorney David Jaroslawicz said he filed a complaint on behalf of his client, Alexander S. ... More »Man sues NFL player for allegedly shooting him in the eye
Torres vows to give Spain selection dilemma
AFP News - 4 hours ago
Spain forward Fernando Torres says he intends to give coach Vicente Del Bosque a selection dilemma if he can get some game time against minnows Tahiti in the Confederations Cup on Thursday. More »Torres vows to give Spain selection dilemma
Nigeria, Uruguay set for decisive showdown
AFP News - 4 hours ago
Despite contrasting results in their opening games, Uruguay and Nigeria both approach Thursday's encounter between the sides in Salvador knowing defeat could spell the end of their Confederations Cup ambitions. More »Nigeria, Uruguay set for decisive showdown
Sheikh Salman: Qualified teams deserving of World Cup spots
GOAL.com - 5 hours ago
The AFC President congratulated Iran, South Korea and Australia for securing a place in the tournament, where they will join Japan in Brazil in 2014 More »Sheikh Salman: Qualified teams deserving of World Cup spots
Opinion: The work ahead for the Socceroos before the 2014 World Cup
GOAL.com - 5 hours ago
The Socceroos have secured their place at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, leaving Dejan Kalinic to ponder the work that still lies ahead for Holger Osieck and his men More »Opinion: The work ahead for the Socceroos before the 2014 World Cup
Italy overhaul Japan to reach Confederation Cup semis
Reuters - 5 hours ago
By Andrew Downie RECIFE, Brazil (Reuters) - Substitute Sebastian Giovinco tapped in a late goal to secure Italy a thrilling 4-3 win over Japan on Wednesday and a semi-final berth in the Confederations Cup. Giovinco slotted home the winner in the 86th minute after latching onto a cross in the area, capping a pulsating contest that saw the Azzurri edge ahead with three consecutive goals after trailing 2-0 before halftime. ... More »Italy overhaul Japan to reach Confederation Cup semis
Fifa warns Thailand of possible international ban
GOAL.com - 5 hours ago
The world's football governing body has reprimanded the Football Association of Thailand and cautioned them to settle their legal issues by June 24 in order to avoid sanctions More »Fifa warns Thailand of possible international ban
Neymar wants "safer, healthier and more honest" Brazil
Reuters - 5 hours ago
FORTALEZA, Brazil (Reuters) - Brazil forward Neymar has voiced his support for the protesters who have taken to the streets of Brazil in the last few days to demand less corruption and more spending on health, safety and transport. "I'm Brazilian and I love my country. I have a family and friends who live in Brazil. For that reason, I want a Brazil which is more just, safer, healthier and more honest," he said on Facebook. "The only way I can represent and defend Brazil is on the pitch, playing football. From now on, I will enter the field inspired by this movement. ... More »Neymar wants "safer, healthier and more honest" Brazil

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Davis power surge continues, homers twice in win over Tigers

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Brazilians mock Pele appeal to end protests

Italy eliminate Japan in thriller, Brazil advance

Warburton leads eight Welsh Lions in first test

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Serena Williams apologizes for rape case remark

Felix eyes 200m crown at athletics championships

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Spurs' Duncan unconcerned about pressure of Game Seven

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Sheikh Salman: Qualified teams deserving of World Cup spots

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