en-gh-hotdailynews: 2015-05-17 Ghana Sports

Rory McIlroy starts to think about a 59 before settling for a 61 and four-shot lead
The Seattle Times
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — When Rory McIlroy knocked in an 8-foot birdie putt on the par-3 13th hole at Quail Hollow Club on Saturday, he allowed an enticing thought to enter his head. “Fifty-nine was in my mind,” he said. At that point, McIlroy was 8 under, rolling ...

McIlroy shoots career-low 61   Stuff.co.nz
Robert “Who?” Streb holding his own at Wells Fargo Championship   Charlotte Observer
Rory McIlroy eyed 59 in taking Wells Fargo lead   Yahoo Sports (blog)
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Winston-Salem Journal
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Manchester United Returns to Champions League as Liverpool Loses
New York Times
Manchester United's return to the Champions League was sealed after Liverpool was beaten in Steven Gerrard's final game at Anfield in England's Premier League. Liverpool lost, 3-1, to Crystal Palace on an emotionally charged evening for Gerrard, ending ...

Gerrard says farewell as Crystal Palace poop party   Times of India
Party poopers Palace foil fairytale end for Gerrard   Irish Independent
Liverpool prepare for life after Steven Gerrard   Zee News
Bangkok Post
BBC Sport
Daily Mail
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Hawks barge into final four
Gulf Daily News
Washington: The Atlanta Hawks advanced to the NBA semi-finals for the first time in 45 years with a 94-91 win over Washington in game six Friday after the referee waved off Paul Pierce's three-pointer at the buzzer. The Hawks will face LeBron James and the ...

In 1st conference final, Atlanta Hawks ready to face LeBron's Cavs   Wilkes Barre Times-Leader
Blakely: The Truth is it's time for Pierce to retire   Comcast SportsNet New England
Atlanta Hawks finally giving fans something to cheer about in the postseason   Gainesville Times
NBCSports.com
Washington Post
The Augusta Chronicle
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SFGate

Warriors' aches and pains pale next to joy of advancing
SFGate
MEMPHIS — Small forward Harrison Barnes sat with his feet in a tub of cold water, power forward Draymond Green had bags of ice wrapped from his ankles to his knees, and center Andrew Bogut looked as if he was straining to raise his arms to put on a shirt.
Memphis Grizzlies-Golden State Warriors: Game 6 Rapid Reaction   Beale Street Bears
Golden State Warriors Fan Blog   San Jose Mercury News (blog)
Grizzlies players confident Marc Gasol will return   CBSSports.com
New York Times
Memphis Daily News
RollingStone.com
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ESPN

Roger Federer to Face Novak Djokovic in Italian Open final
New York Times
Roger Federer will renew his rivalry with Novak Djokovic in the Italian Open final in Rome on Sunday, giving Federer another chance to add an elusive title to his collection. Federer dispatched Stan Wawrinka, 6-4, 6-2, in less than an hour in the semifinals on ...

Federer to face Djokovic in Rome final   Al-Bawaba
Djokovic outclasses Ferrer to enter Rome final   DAWN.com
Novak Djokovic slams Rome open organisers for holes in the court   Brisbane Times
Business Standard
Jamaica Observer
STLtoday.com
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Contador in control as Intxausti wins Giro stage
Arab News
WINNER: Spain's Benat Intxausti celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the eighth stage of the Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy cycling race from Fiuggi to Campitello Matese, Italy, Saturday. (AP). AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE. Published — Saturday 16 May ...

Contador doubles his lead after eighth Giro stage   Yahoo Eurosport UK

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Boca Juniors Should Be Penalized, Soccer Official Says
New York Times
Boca Juniors should be severely penalized after a Copa Libertadores playoff with rival River Plate was suspended at Boca's Stadium, La Bombonera, in Buenos Aires, a top South American soccer official said Saturday. “We have to meet the requirements of ...

Soccer-Boca Juniors thrown out of Libertadores for fan violence   Yahoo Eurosport UK
Conmebol disqualifies Boca from Libertadores   Buenos Aires Herald
Boca kicked out of South America tournament over fan attack   San Francisco Chronicle (subscription)

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Juventus rally to put Inter down
Gulf Daily News
MILAN: Champions League finalists and Italian champions Juventus came from behind to win 2-1 at Inter Milan in the Italian league yesterday. Alvaro Morata, whose goal at Real Madrid midweek sent Juventus through to the European final, netted a late ...

Juventus down Inter Milan in the 'Derby d'Italia'   The Age
Allegri: Morata has become truly important for Juventus   Goal.com
Inter keeper Handanovic gifts victory to Juve   Daily Mail
The Guardian
Yahoo Eurosport UK
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