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[ad_1] LOS ANGELES: The Boston Celtics overpowered the Cleveland Cavaliers 113-98 to reach a third straight Eastern Conference finals on Wednesday as Western Conference top seeds Oklahoma City moved to the brink of elimination after crashing 104-92 at home to Dallas. In Boston, Jayson Tatum’s 25 points helped the Celtics subdue an injury-hit Cavs line-up […]

[ad_1] Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes said he wants to stay at the club if the Premier League side wants him, amid reports linking the Portuguese midfielder with a move away from Old Trafford after a torrid season. “If they want me I will stay,” the 29-year-old told Sky Sports. Fernandes joined United from Sporting […]

[ad_1] New Zealand coach Gary Stead is confident of having a fully fit squad when the team departs for the Caribbean for next month’s Twenty20 World Cup with Finn Allen and Devon Conway making good progress in their recovery from injuries. Explosive opener Allen missed last month’s T20 series in Pakistan with a back injury, […]

[ad_1] ROME :Juventus beat Atalanta 1-0 to win a record-extending 15th Coppa Italia on Wednesday as an early strike by Dusan Vlahovic earned Massimiliano Allegri’s side their first trophy in three years. Juve, who hold both the record for most Italian Cup finals played (22) and won (15), had not lifted any silverware since they […]

[ad_1] South Africa’s most decorated Olympian Chad le Clos will hope to burnish his legacy in the Paris pool after being named in the nation’s swim team for the Games. The 32-year-old butterfly specialist will look to add to his haul of four Olympic medals at his fourth Games, having finished fifth in the 100 […]

[ad_1] MELBOURNE : Australian Olympic figure skater Brendan Kerry has said he will appeal against a life-time ban in the United States for sexual misconduct involving a minor. The U.S. Center for SafeSport banned Kerry from any events or activities controlled by the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) in a ruling on Tuesday. Kerry […]

[ad_1] MADRI: Antoine Griezmann secured Champions League qualification for Atletico Madrid with a hat-trick in a 3-0 triumph at Getafe on Wednesday in La Liga. Diego Simeone’s side ensured they will finish in the top four and therefore reach Europe’s top competition for the 12th consecutive season. Inspired by France international Griezmann, the Rojiblancos romped […]

[ad_1] Talk of Saudi Arabia bidding to host the Summer Games in 2036 is a little premature and for now the country’s Olympic Committee is focused on ensuring a good showing in Paris in July and August, media chief Abdulaziz Albaqous has told Reuters. The oil-rich kingdom has emerged as a major player in world […]

[ad_1] MANCHESTER, England : While it has been a season to forget for Manchester United, manager Erik ten Hag said he has maintained a positive outlook virtually throughout because he sees the potential of his squad and understands the reasons behind their struggles. Manchester United’s potential was on display in Wednesday’s entertaining 3-2 Premier League […]

[ad_1] Alexander Zverev suffered a nasty fall before rallying to beat Taylor Fritz 6-4 6-3 in the quarter-finals of the Italian Open on Wednesday. The third-seeded German fell on his stomach and suffered cuts to his wrist and finger after hitting a backhand return in the third game. He was treated on court before play […]