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ICE HOCKEY ROUND 2 COLORADO HURRICANES BEAT NY ISLANDERS 4-0 BOSTON BRUINS BEAT COULOMBS BLUE JACKETS 4-2 ST LOUIS BLUES BEAT DALLAS STARS 4-3 COLORADO AVALANCHE BEAT SAN JIOSE SHARKKS 4-3

UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE SEMJI FINAL LIVERPOOL  4-0 BARCELONA  Liverpool win 4-3 0n Agg WACK WINALDUM AND ORIGI ON FIRE  Divock Origi scores on the follow up from four or five yards out after Ter Stegen had saved a Jordan Henderson effort. Liverpool score two goals in 122 seconds, with Gini Wijnaldum doing the honours on both occasions. His first was a low drive, smashed past Marc-Andre ter Stegen after getting on the end of a low cross from Trent Alexander-Arnold. His second was a superb header into the top left-hand corner, as he rose unopposed to nod past Ter Stegen after James Milner had floated in a cross.  Divock Origi scores his second of the night after an inspirational bit of quick thinking from Trent Alexander-Arnold down by the corner flag. https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2019/may/07/liverpool-v-barcelona-champions-league-semi-final-second-leg-live?page=with:block-5cd1d8b68f087d3be87853ca#liveblog-navigation MY OPINION This wa...

WORLD SNOOKER FINAL TRUMP 18-9 HIGGANS BEGINNING OF A NEW ERA In a classic contest, the two shared a record 11 centuries and brought up the 100th ton of the tournament. Trump took total control at 12-5 after the first day in Sheffield, helped by a run of winning eight straight frames. Both missed chances of maximum breaks as Trump went 16-9 up, a lead he did not relinquish in the final session. Trump collects £500,000 in prize money, making him the first player in history to amass more than £1m in a single season. https://www.bbc.com/sport/snooker/48178462 MY OPINION Ronnie must have made a million in a year from exhibitions or Hendry or Davis so I do not believe that but in completive snooker as |Barry Hern is giving money away I think it’s possible. This could be the year where one of the class of 92 asks the big question I hope not. Is Trump a deserving champion well every sport needs fresh blood

FA PREMIERE LEAGUE EVERTON 2-0 BURNLEY CRACKIN COLEMAN The Toffees, who move to within one point of seventh-placed Wolves, started brightly and led when Richarlison's 25-yard shot deflected in off Ben Mee. Seamus Coleman headed in a second goal after Tom Heaton parried Lucas Digne's swerving shot. https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/48061527 MY OPINION Everton have had an ok season this year but I feel that they must be disappointed that the European spot is settled. I think that Burnley must be disappointed that they lost this match on the back of an own goal which sort of sums up their season BOURNMOUTH 1-0 SPURS AKE ARRIVES Son Heung-min was dismissed for pushing Jefferson Lerma at the end of a frantic first half, in which Eric Dier was lucky not to have been sent off and Bournemouth could conceivably have had two penalties. Then, just over two minutes after coming on at half-time, Juan Foyth was also shown a straight red card as he slid studs-up into...

WORLD SNOOKER SEMIS Gary Wilson (Eng)  11-17  Judd Trump (Eng) John Higgins (Sco)  17-16  David Gilbert (Eng)

PRO 14 QUARTERS MUNSTER 15-13 TREVISO BANG BLENDALL Munster cleared their lines initially but after a lineout and some good work by the forwards down the left, they shifted the ball back to the right. The passing was slick and Tavuyara produced a trademark finish, touching down with one hand while being tackled. Allan added the touchline conversion. Hanrahan and Blendall had the composure to give the Irish side the win https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/48151745 MY OPINION Munster managed to get away with this one for sure and I feel they have to realise that as the Italians gave them a real score but it does ask the question are Treviso at that level yet or is their more for them to learn ULSTER 21-13 CONNACHT CLASSY COETZEE Timoney's try in the 15th minute was a reward for Ulster's ambitious, high-tempo approach. Cooney slotted an early penalty as Ulster owned the ball for the opening five minutes and they continued to stretch the Connacht defence ...

UEFA EUROPA LEAGUE ARSENAL 3-1 VALENCIA LOVIN LACAZETTE Mouctar Diakhaby's header put Valencia in front before Lacazette slotted in Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's pass. The Frenchman nodded in Granit Xhaka's cross seven minutes later to make it 2-1 before half-time. And Aubameyang's late volley ensured Arsenal take a two-goal lead to Spain. https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/48124267 MY OPINION I think that Arsenal have got control of the match but that does not assure anything. Valencia re a good side and will think they can get the 2-0 win but if the Gunners can get a goal it will change the dynamic completely EINTRICT FRANKFURT 1-1 CHELSEA PEDRO PIECES IT TOGETHER intracht took the lead through their top scorer Luka Jovic, who superbly steered in Filip Kostic's ball. The Blues, who started with Eden Hazard on the bench, equalised when Pedro thrashed home just before half-time. https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/48124274 MY OPINION Ch...