“I really don’t count the games,” Azarenka said after the match. “What really works for me is to stay in the moment. I enjoy my time on the court and play every point like it’s my last. I just want to enjoy the journey. Right now I just can’t wait to be out here again.” The No. 14 seed hit only nine unforced errors to Kovinic’s 22, and blasted 19 winners, including a huge around-the-post forehand winner in the final game....
Let’s face it – if a guy is considered a “top sleeper,” then he’s really not a sleeper, is he? He’s just someone in the middle of the rankings whom a lot of people like and already know is pretty good. The guys that come out of nowhere – and help people win weeks and even league championships – are buried at the bottom of your cheat sheets and aren’t exactly part of your draft strategy heading into the draft....
The downtrodden 76ers and Lakers have the best shots at the No. 1 overall pick, which offers such prospects as LSU’s Ben Simmons, Duke’s Brandon Ingram, Kentucky’s Jamal Murray and Providence’s Kris Dunn. MORE: NBA Mock Draft | NBA playoffs title odds Here is the complete list of percentage odds for all 14 lottery teams to land the top pick, plus the odds of landing a top-three pick. 2016 NBA Draft lottery odds 76ers — 25 percent (top three: 64....
Here’s how all the action unfolded: Men’s Singles: RMV Gurusaidutt(MR) vs Sai Praneeth(AW) It was Sai Praneeth, who took the early lead in the contest, leading 5-2 after the opening 7 points before leading 8-5 at the interval mark to put early pressure on his opponent. After the interval, though, Gurusaidutt made a defiant comeback into the game, clinching 5 out of next 8 points to make it 10-13 and then saved 4 game points to make it 14-14 to take the match into a sudden death....
All the Indian internationals with the exception of Harbhajan Singh (0/72 in 10 overs and 2 runs with the bat) put on a good show in the first match of the tournament that features the 2017 Vijay Hazare champions Tamil Nadu as the third team. Chasing 328 to win, India A got off to a decent start, thanks to their openers Mandeep Singh and Mayank Agarwal before both the batsmen were dismissed in the space of 3 overs....
The ability to identify and draft bargains who turn into fantasy gold are what make fantasy hockey fun for a number of passionate fans. DOMINATE YOUR DRAFT: Fantasy Alarm’s 2017 Draft Guide Finding sleepers takes muscle memory, research and some luck, but it is worth the extra effort. Injuries usually have a major impact on the sleeper category, whether it be for a returning player who might now be flying under the radar or for an opening due to injury that could lead to someone else’s big breakthrough....
We take a look at how these premium hybrids compare, and help you decide which one is most worthy of your money. For more options you’ll also want to check out our guide to the best hybrid laptop/tablets on the market at the moment. How do the designs and features compare between the Surface Pro and Galaxy Book? The Surface Pro is the 2017 update to the popular Surface Pro 4....
However, the Spurs made it to the post-season for the 21st consecutive year clinching the 7th seed. This despite, missing their All-Star SF Kawhi Leonard who only featured in nine games, a career-low because of a right quad injury. This off-season, the Western Conference became more stacked with LeBron James’ move to join the Los Angeles Lakers. The Spurs have won their last NBA title in 2014 when they beat the Miami Heat in 5 games....
A strong rebounder can provide you with heaps of second-chance points, which usually prove to be game-changing down the stretch. Skilled big men like the following are able to make space beneath the rim and put themselves in a position to grab a sturdy rebound. The following slideshow consists of a bunch of Bigs who have been conquering the backboards on a regular basis this season. The number of rebounds they have accumulated so far is just astounding, to begin with....
Regardless of your preferred site – ESPN, Yahoo, or another platform – Fantasy Alarm’s Draft Guide can help you dominate your draft. And it doesn’t stop there, as Fantasy Alarm will be with you every step of the way during the season, whether you’re in a season-long league or prefer NBA DFS contests. We’ll update this cheat sheet whenever we publish something new this preseason, so bookmark and check back often!...
Invictus Gaming(LPL) vs G2 Esports(EU LCS) Game 1: Invictus gaming drafted power picks for both of their solo laners. Akali for TheShy while Rookie was put on Jayce. G2 responded with a counter pick Swain in the top lane for Wunder while Perkz was put on losing matchup in form of Aatrox. Despite getting countered pick TheShy was up on Creep Score against Wunder while Rookie completely shut down Perkz. All the three lanes won for Invictus Gaming as they amassed a pretty big gold lead....
From being in control of the proceedings for the vast majority of the contest, India threatened to crumble under the relentless pressure applied by the Bangladesh bowlers. When the match appeared to be well out of his team’s reach, Dinesh Karthik found the perfect time to play the innings of his career. Coming into the pulsating arena at number seven, Karthik hammered an unbelievable 8-ball 29 to propel India to a memorable four-wicket victory....
The top match of the round will be the south Germany derby between VfB Stuttgart and record cup winners FC Bayern Munich. In another Bundesliga match-up Hertha BSC Berlin will host Borussia Mönchengladbach as Hertha continue to aim to reach the finals in their home stadium for the first time, while it marks the return of former Hertha coach Lucien Favre with his current club Gladbach. 1899 Hoffenheim host 2....
No one would have expected these two teams to face off each other in the semi finals of the 2013 Champions League T20. But the last match day in the league phase of the tournament had few surprises in store for the fans. It needed a herculean effort from Mumbai Indians to displace Otago Volts from the semi final line up. They chased down 150 runs in less than 13 overs and stormed into the semis that had some chances of a possible face off with their arch rivals Chennai Super Kings....
The other German, Nico Rosberg, who was on the front row along with Vettel, overtook him when the race began— but it hardly took few seconds for Vettel to get back his position, and from there he led all the 61 laps. This era of Formula one belongs to Vettel Winning seven of the 13 races, and a hat trick of wins after the win at Marina Bay, shows the clear dominance of the German over his rivals....
The Hindu quoted Badrinath, “I am 100 per cent disappointed. It’s a blow to my chest. I really don’t know how to react. I have to look forward and stay positive. It’s important to move on.” Badrinath, further, stated that even though he remained unsold on the first day, there was a glimmer of hope that he would be picked by any of the franchises the following day. “I was optimistic about being picked up at least the second time because initially teams generally have different options and go for them,” he said....
While the following information may not directly help you win your office pool, it's definitely the type of information that will make you look like you did all your homework when you're watching the games with your co-workers in the break room. MORE: First Round upsets | Made in March | Spreads | Odds 16 Observations about the 2014 NCAA Tournament 1. SMU finished the season ranked No. 25 in the AP poll....
Sara Takanashi has won all three World Cup ski jumping events this season and dominates the overall standings. In the middle of next month, the 17-year-old Takanashi will have two "home" World Cup events for her to pad her lead — at Sapporo and Zao, Japan. And perhaps to give her even more confidence for a podium performance at Sochi. Hendrickson, meanwhile, hopes to be back jumping at World Cup events next month after having had surgery to reconstruct the anterior cruciate ligament in her right knee on Aug....
So with that in mind: Which hockey team should you root for at the 2014 Olympics? Mine is a little less complicated. UPDATE: — OLYMPIC SCHEDULE: Full list of games, TV times — NHL players arrive in Sochi, take some great photos
Odell Beckham Jr. was the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year following a breakout season. The former LSU star was selected 12th overall and then caught 91 passes for 1,305 yards and 12 touchdowns for the New York Giants. NFL COMBINE: Beasley blows the doors off with performance | TCU’s Dawson explains poor performance Mike Evans and Sammy Watkins were also rookie of the year candidates. Evans was picked seventh overall out of Texas A&M by Tampa Bay and finished his rookie season with 68 catches for 1,051 yards and 12 touchdowns....
