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TOP STORY
The Warriors seized a commanding 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven NBA Finals and by winning game four Friday can complete the first championship series sweep since Cleveland was blanked by San Antonio in 2007.
Durant added 12 rebounds and seven assists to his career-high playoff scoring total, but it was not until his 3-pointer with 49 seconds remaining to give the Warriors a 106-100 lead that Cleveland’s fate was sealed.
FOOTBALL
Egypt boss Hector Cuper is optimistic that Mohamed Salah will be in the best condition possible for the World Cup but admits that he Pharaohs have had to prepare for the tournament without him just in case he doesn’t make it.
Elsewhere, Diogo Dalot admitted he could not turn down the chance to join ‘the biggest club in the world’ after completing his move to Manchester United from Porto.
CRICKET
Australia have vowed to keep on sledging as they launch their first series since march’s ball-tampering scandal.
Tim Paine’s side will play England in a five match ODI series which gets underway on Wednesday 13..
In other news, Cricket Australia chief James Sutherland announced he will stand down in the wake of the ball-tampering scandal that rattled the game and acrimonious pay dispute with players.
REGIONAL
Day two of the ATCO PSA Dubai World Series Finals picked up where the first left off with a thrilling set of group stage matches.
Simon Rosner won again to qualify for the semi-final while former world No1 Gregory Gaultier crashed out after his defeat to Karim Abdel Gawad.
Elsewhere, there were wins for Raneem El Welily, Laura Massaro, Nour El Sherbini and Joelle King.
FEATURE OF THE DAY
Our man Brendon Netto looks at how Fred will fit into the Manchester United XI.
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WHAT’S ON
French Open: French Open (From 13:00)
Football: England v Costa Rica (23:00)
