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FIFA panel invites debate on 'radical' 60-minute game clock

FIFA panel invites debate on 'radical' 60-minute game clock

19 June 2017, 01:25

To increase "fairness and attractiveness", IFAB suggest clarifying the handball rule and only blowing the half-time and full-time whistles when the ball has gone out of play. "Referees are saying to players at corners and free kicks 'remember, the ca...

Ronaldo silences Madrid critics with 3rd CL title in 4 years

Ronaldo silences Madrid critics with 3rd CL title in 4 years

19 June 2017, 01:09

The 4-1 win over Juventus allowed Madrid to become the first team to win back-to-back titles in the Champions League era. And like Real's performance on the pitch at the Principality Stadium as they tore the Italian champions apart with goal...

Justin Thomas shoots record-equalling 63 at US Open

19 June 2017, 01:12

The forecast for Sunday looks good and there is chance for the first significant wind of the week. American Patrick Reed also flirted with the US Open record, signing for a seven-under 65 to headline a pack of five at eight-under. Open, the final...

Paul George to the Lakers? All the possible ways it can happen

Paul George to the Lakers? All the possible ways it can happen

19 June 2017, 12:53

There has been plenty of speculation over the past few months about Paul George and his future with the Indiana Pacers , and now, we have some clarity. That's the part everyone will read into, unfairly discounting the fact that George seems to be ...

Cristiano Ronaldo in numbers

Cristiano Ronaldo in numbers

19 June 2017, 12:49

We've won trophies and of course it is one of the best moments of my career - I have the opportunity to say this every year but it's true!" "The most important (thing) is that I again had an awesome season, me and my team-mates have done the double...

CT 2017: India Thrash South Africa To Enter Semi Finals

CT 2017: India Thrash South Africa To Enter Semi Finals

19 June 2017, 12:45

There's more than enough talent, and we've just got to get it right when it matters most. South Africa , who entered the coveted tournament as the World No. "I take full responsibility for AB's runout; that's my fault‚" Du Plessis said. "I just do...

Rory McIlroy hits back after 'bored' jibe

Rory McIlroy hits back after 'bored' jibe

19 June 2017, 12:42

McIlroy took a screenshot of his own Wikipedia page that lists all of his achievements that includes three European Golfer of the Year Awards, two PGA Player of the Year Awards and four majors won before adding that his worth is "more like $200 milli...

Amir fit and plays in Champions Trophy final

Amir fit and plays in Champions Trophy final

19 June 2017, 12:39

Amir , however, has once again become a mainstay of the Pakistan team since returning to the side early in 2016, appearing in 47 of the team's 57 matches across all worldwide formats following his comeback. We have seen some really surprising r...

Kiwis beat Oracle in America's Cup opener in Bermuda

Kiwis beat Oracle in America's Cup opener in Bermuda

19 June 2017, 12:40

The most pleasing aspect for the Kiwis was the speed of their boat in the light conditions of seven to ten knots, Aotearoa New Zealand consistently quicker than the Americans. Race Two: Emirates Team New Zealand beat ORACLE TEAM USA by 1 minute ...

Donnarumma will not renew Milan contract

Donnarumma will not renew Milan contract

19 June 2017, 12:41

Man City's goalkeeper may be addressed by Pep in the summer, but Gab Marcotti doesn't believe the Italian will jump ship. As Donnarumma was keeping goal during the Azzurri's clash with Denmark in Krakow, fans behind the net began throwing heaps of ...

Confederations Cup: Chile beats Cameroon as VAR draws controversy

19 June 2017, 12:39

Chile has defeated Cameroon 2-0 in a group stage match of the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup which is underway in Russian Federation. Shortly before the end of the match shot scored Vargas - Sanchez after a solo run beat the goalkeeper and shot ...

Canadian Henderson tames strong winds for fourth LPGA win

Canadian Henderson tames strong winds for fourth LPGA win

19 June 2017, 12:35

In a logjam one behind her were Lee-Anne Pace of South Africa, Sung Hyun Park and Jenny Shin of South Korea, and Brooke Henderson of Canada. "Could have been really close to being a great shot", Henderson said. Australia's Su Oh fired the equal b...

Floyd Mayweather on facing Conor McGregor

Floyd Mayweather on facing Conor McGregor

19 June 2017, 12:39

However, Mayweather has insisted that he took the fight because people around the world had demanded it. Mayweather was asked about how much money he was making from the fight and although he did not disclose an exact figure, he did confirm that bo...

Leishman lurks behind leaders at US Open

19 June 2017, 12:36

Thomas established a U.S. Open championship mark by shooting 9-under 63, which broke Johnny Miller's record for lowest score in relation to par. Harman , bidding to become the first left-hander to win a US Open , is a victor on the PGA Tour t...

Predators freeze out Penguins to level Stanley Cup

Predators freeze out Penguins to level Stanley Cup

19 June 2017, 12:33

Nick Bonino didn't practice for the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday, and he wasn't on the ice for morning skate ahead of Game 5 in Pittsburgh . Game 5 is Thursday night. "We felt like if we could get one, we could get back in it, and they just ...

Ward Stops Kovalev to Retain Light Heavyweight Crown

Ward Stops Kovalev to Retain Light Heavyweight Crown

19 June 2017, 12:30

Either way, despite the lack of promotion, the rematch between Ward and Kovalev features one of the best bouts in boxing between two of the sport's best fighters and two of the sport's most bitter rivals. Kovalev's promoter, Kathy Duva, said t...

Here's who the Capitals protected in the upcoming National Hockey League expansion draft

19 June 2017, 12:19

In a few situations, it's easy to pick which players are likely heading to Vegas. The same argument applies to Martin, who still has two years with an average-annual salary of $4.85 million left on his contract. Apparently, the Vegas Golden Knights...

Portugal goal against Mexico annulled after video review

19 June 2017, 12:15

Russian city of Kazan is the setting for the second match of the Federation Internationale de Football Association 2017 Confederations Cup between European champions Portugal and CONCACAF Gold Cup winners Mexico . Doubts over Ronaldo's future ...

Curry to pass on White House celebration visit

Curry to pass on White House celebration visit

18 June 2017, 02:56

Residents of Oakland, which lost one of its other beloved teams, the Raiders, to Las Vegas, are still reeling from a police scandal and mourning a fatal warehouse fire. "We just won a championship, and I can guarantee that wasn't on anybody's mind as...

Parade marking Warriors' title rolls in Oakland

Parade marking Warriors' title rolls in Oakland

18 June 2017, 02:58

Durant, however, doesn't think the Warriors are a "super team". James teamed up with All-Stars Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh on the Miami Heat to win his first championship in 2012. Others had the same idea and came prepared with mats, umbrellas, tent...

New Zealand and Bangladesh cling on to Champions Trophy semi-final hopes

18 June 2017, 02:57

Chasing a hard target of 311, New Zealand's three top-order batsmen steered their team to 158 in 31st over but as soon their captain Kane Williamson made an exit after a brilliant knock of 87, the their collapse begun as the team lost the remaini...

LeBron's best not good enough in crushing loss to Warriors

LeBron's best not good enough in crushing loss to Warriors

18 June 2017, 02:44

No team in NBA playoff history has ever rallied from a 3-0 deficit to win a series, although the Cavaliers did become the first team in NBA Finals history to rally from a 3-1 hole to swipe the crown over Golden State a year ago. After a misse...

Kane to the rescue

18 June 2017, 02:39

The Three Lions had seemingly snatched defeat from the jaws of victory in Group F of World Cup qualifying, as two brilliant late Leigh Griffiths free-kicks cancelled out Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's opener. "I've also played under Hugo Lloris , Fra...

South Africans arrive, vow to frustrate Nigeria in Uyo

South Africans arrive, vow to frustrate Nigeria in Uyo

18 June 2017, 02:40

Rohr said this on Tuesday while speaking with newsmen after Nigeria's first training session at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. "I enjoy the enthusiasm, they are very sharp". It means that we can be quick and slow if we so choose...

McIlroy and Day get the weekend off

18 June 2017, 02:37

McIlroy's playing partner and former world No 1 Jason Day finished nine over following a 75. "Not every day you enjoy a round of golf with an eight on the card, but I'm a pretty happy man". Fowler and Rahm each shot 73. "I have no expectatio...

Ronaldo attracting the headlines after report he might leave

18 June 2017, 02:32

Germany is the top-ranked team in the eight-nation Confederations Cup , at No. 3, but it came to Russian Federation with a second-string squad that has only three players from the team that won the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. The cup is an global ...

Divorce bill focus of Brexit talks on Monday

18 June 2017, 02:22

Britain's Brexit ministry said on Friday that no deal could be struck on exiting unless the future relationship with the bloc was taken into account. "The withdrawal and future are intimately linked". The Chancellor had been due to use a high-profile...

Oakland triumphant as parade celebrates Warriors title

18 June 2017, 02:23

Critics have called the Warriors a super team with the addition of Kevin Durant a year ago. The usual suspects - the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers - will tussle for the fourth time with missions of their own. Kevin Durant p...

US Senate votes near unanimously for Russia, Iran sanctions

18 June 2017, 02:09

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson had agreed "with the sentiment" of holding Russian Federation accountable but had urged Congress not to pass any legislation that could harm a "constructive dialogue" with Moscow . The bill mainly imposes new ...

US Open at a glance

18 June 2017, 02:04

Just about everything already has at Erin Hills. Dustin Johnson, Jason Day and Rory McIlroy are heading home. Henrik Stenson. Alex Noren. The four-way tie was the most after two rounds in a U.S. As full as the leaderboard was, however, most of ...