Paul Pierce is the subject of internet ridicule once again this postseason. The 10-time NBA All-Star made his pick for the 2019 NBA Finals on Thursday before Game 1. He took the Raptors in six games over the Warriors. While it might seem like a harmless prediction, Twitter users haven’t forgotten about his prognostication attempts this postseason. NBA FINALS PREVIEW: What to expect from Warriors vs. Raptors During the Eastern Conference semifinals, Pierce declared the series between the Bucks and Celtics “over” after Milwaukee dropped Game 1 at home 112-90. The Bucks then rattled off four straight wins to oust the Celtics in five games. The story doesn’t end there,…

Bills rookie linebacker Tyrel Dodson was reportedly arrested Sunday after an alleged incident involving his girlfriend the previous day, according to TMZ Sports. The website reported that Dodson and his girlfriend got into an argument in her apartment in Scottsdale, Arizona, when he allegedly vomited on the carpet inside her bedroom after drinking. The two then argued and Dodson allegedly slammed the woman against a wall. The woman told police she locked herself in a bathroom and told Dodson to leave, but he allegedly broke down the door, then later knocked her to the floor. She also alleges he stole thousands of dollars from a safe under the bed before…

Click:Pre-terminated Cable Assemblies Ajax wonderkid Matthijs de Ligt has named Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford as the toughest striker he has come up against in his career. The in-demand centre-back has been the subject of huge amounts of transfer speculation, with a number of top European clubs showing interest in his signature. Man United have been strongly linked with a move for the Dutch sensation – and they may take heart from the fact he has confessed Rashford is one of Europe’s best forwards. Speaking in a Q&A with Ajax TV, De Ligt was asked who his hardest opponent has been and after a moment of consideration he delivered his…

Real Madrid skipper Sergio Ramos has dismissed claims he wanted to leave the Spanish giants in order to secure a lucrative move to China – insisting he wants to see out his contract at the Bernabeu. The 33-year-old defender addressed the recent reports in a press conference on Thursday afternoon, in which he signalled his intention to go out on a high after a disappointing end to the 2018-19 season. He told reporters: “I want to reiterate that I want to finish my contract here at the club in the best way possible. “We’ve had an indifferent season, we want to put that behind us and we want to go…

David Luiz has told talkSPORT he hopes Chelsea can change Eden Hazard’s mind about leaving Stamford Bridge this summer. The Belgian ace all-but said his goodbyes to the Blues after Wednesday night’s Europa League final victory over Arsenal. Hazard fittingly led the team to victory with two goals in Baku, in what could prove to be his final game for the London club amid claims he is set to join Real Madrid. Eden Hazard speaking to BT Sport: “I think it’s a goodbye, but in football you never know. “My dream was to play in the Premier League. I think it’s time for a new challenge. “I’ve made my decision.…

Steven Gerrard has admitted he is ‘almost jealous’ of the current Liverpool squad being able to work with Jurgen Klopp. Gerrard left Liverpool five months before the German succeeded Brendan Rodgers at the helm of the Anfield club. The former midfielder then spent a year-and-a-half in the MLS with La Galaxy before he swiftly began coaching the Liverpool Under-18s, where he was in close contact with Klopp. And Gerrard, who is now in charge of Rangers, has revealed he still occasionally calls on the German for advice and is almost jealous of the Reds stars working under the German. Speaking as part of a Channel 4 documentary this week, he…

Eden Hazard has snubbed massive contract offers from Chelsea’s Premier League rivals to join Real Madrid, hints Cesar Azpilicueta. The Belgian has all-but confirmed his Stamford Bridge exit after inspiring the Blues to Europa League glory on Thursday night. He bagged a brace in the 4-1 thrashing of Arsenal in Baku, before telling BT Sport: “I think it’s goodbye.” The 28-year-old has dreamed of playing for Madrid since he was a child – but Azpilicueta, his Chelsea team-mate, suggests Hazard had options to move elsewhere in England. He said: “Honestly, the times that he had to cope with the rumours. “He always showed his desire not to sign for an…

Arsenal legend Lee Dixon has blasted to current crop of Gunners stars, saying they have ‘no heart and no desire’ after their 4-1 humbling against Chelsea in the Europa League final. It was the north London side’s last chance to qualify for Champions League football, having been beaten to fourth place in the Premier League by arch rivals Tottenham by just one point. But they blew it in Baku with a wretched defensive performance, as the Blues really eased to victory. Dixon was not happy about what he saw, from another Mesut Ozil no-show to a calamitous display at the back. The worst thing for the Highbury hero, though, is…

This one is going to carry a lot of emotions on both sides. Blues forward Oskar Sundqvist delivered a high hit against the boards to Bruins defenseman Matt Grzelcyk on Wednesday in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final. Grzelcyk stayed down on the ice and eventually had to be helped to the locker room after the hit. He was not on the ice for the second period. Sundqvist was given a two-minute penalty for boarding. Here’s where the emotions come in, though. Grzelcyk clearly took a shot to the head and, when the play is watched in real time, it looked like Sundqvist indeed went up high on the…

The NBA Finals matchup between the Raptors and Warrior is rapidly approaching. Toronto is making its first appearance in the championship series, while Golden State is trying to win its third consecutive title and fourth in five seasons. The Warriors are favored to win, but anything could happen on the biggest stage in basketball. Here are three bold predictions for the 2019 NBA Finals: 1. Stephen Curry won’t win Finals MVP Curry is considered by many to be the greatest shooter in NBA history, but the face of the Warriors franchise has yet to be named MVP of the NBA Finals. The sharpshooter is a two-time regular season MVP and…