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Five Scots-based stars in Northern Ireland’s Euro 2016 squad

Edit Scotsman 29 May 2016
A fleet of around 70 DeLorean cars were parked outside the venue where Michael O’Neill confirmed the 23 players making up Northern Ireland’s Euro 2016 squad yesterday, which simply added to the mid 1980s nostalgia ... But despite the hullabaloo inside the Titanic Centre – and it was always well pitched – nothing seems to faze O'Neill, an impressive young manager ... Boyce gave O'Neill the biggest headache....

Michael O’Neill picks Will Grigg for Northern Ireland Euro 2016 squad

Edit The Observer 29 May 2016
Michael O’Neill described the selection of Will Grigg over Liam Boyce as his most difficult decision after announcing the final 23-man squad for Northern Ireland’s first European Championship campaign ... Ben Reeves, Michael Smith, Billy McKay, Boyce and Daniel Lafferty were all informed by O’Neill earlier in the week they would not take part in Northern Ireland’s first major tournament for 30 years ... “It was very difficult,” said O’Neill....

Blue Jays rally to walk off against Red Sox, 10-9

Edit Atlanta Journal 29 May 2016
With two outs in the bottom of the ninth, the Toronto Blue Jays' repeated comeback efforts on Saturday were starting to look like they might come up agonizingly short ... The Blue Jays won 10-9 ... "I was able to put a good swing on it and the ball was in the gap."Toronto Blue Jays' Devon Travis drives in the game-winning against Boston Red Sox during the ninth inning of a baseball game in Toronto, Saturday, May 28, 2016 ... Blue Jays ... Blue Jays....

Travis providing much-needed spark

Edit MLB 29 May 2016
TORONTO -- After the Blue Jays fell to the Yankees last Tuesday, veteran knuckleballer R.A ... Travis played hero in Toronto's 10-9 walk-off win over the Red Sox on Saturday, helping the Blue Jays clinch the series with an infield-single in the ninth off Boston closer Craig Kimbrel ... boost from the 25-year-old comes at a welcome time for the Blue Jays....

Reliable Kimbrel gives up 2-run lead in Blue Jays rally

Edit Richmond Times Dispatch 29 May 2016
David Ortiz had wrestled back the lead with a ninth-inning home run, and with two out in the bottom of the inning, Kimbrel had worked Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Justin Smoak to an 0-2 count ... Devon Travis drove in Martin on another 0-2 count as the Blue Jays walked off with a 10-9 win ... Subban took batting practice with the Blue Jays before Saturday's game ... Blue Jays ... Blue Jays....

Blue Jays 10, Red Sox 9

Edit Tampa Bay Times 29 May 2016
Blue Jays 10, Red Sox 9. TORONTO — Devon Travis drove home Russell Martin with two outs in the bottom of the ninth as the Blue Jays rallied from a 9-8 deficit. Red Sox slugger David Ortiz hit his 13th homer of the season in the ninth ... ....

Séamus Coleman says Republic of Ireland show the benefit of hard work

Edit The Observer 29 May 2016
Séamus Coleman’s story of late takes in personal and collective frustration at Everton while for the Republic of Ireland he has associated the European Championship with more of the same. Related. Michael O’Neill picks Will Grigg for Northern Ireland Euro 2016 squad ... “I had the Ireland shirt on,” he says ... These days, Coleman is one of the first names on Martin O’Neill’s team-sheet and he has come to know when to hold and when to overlap....

Will Grigg can be Northern Ireland's Marcus Rashford at Euro 2016, claims manager Michael O'Neill

Edit The Daily Mail 29 May 2016
Michael O'Neill believes Will Grigg can be Northern Ireland’s equivalent of Marcus Rashford after naming the prolific Wigan Athletic striker in his final 23-man squad for Euro 2016 ... ....

This is 40: Papi rakes at Rogers Centre

Edit MLB 29 May 2016
TORONTO -- At 40 years old, David Ortiz hammered his 40th career homer at Rogers Centre in the ninth inning on Saturday. For a few minutes, it looked like his dramatic, go-ahead shot would lead the Red Sox to victory over the Blue Jays ... Ortiz's prowess in Toronto remains impressive and record-setting ... The Blue Jays are one of many teams counting on the slugger sticking with his decision to retire after the season ... ....

Blue Jays walk off Red Sox, 10-9, as Travis scores Martin

Edit Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 29 May 2016
TORONTO (AP) - Devon Travis drove home Russell Martin with two out in the bottom of the ninth as the Toronto Blue Jays rallied to beat the Boston Red Sox 10-9 on Saturday ... ....

CHESTERFIELD ADMINISTRATOR Chesterfield picks an experienced new administrator

Edit Richmond Times Dispatch 29 May 2016
Joseph Casey knows central Virginia ... Chesterfield has named him its new county administrator to replace Jay Stegmaier, who is retiring. Stegmaier saw the big picture....

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Edit Richmond Times Dispatch 29 May 2016
1. DeSean Jackson ... “Could be next week, could be whenever,” coach Jay Gruden said ... Subscription Required....

2 dead in plane crash in Southern California orchard

Edit Business Insider 29 May 2016
SANTA PAULA, Calif ... Real Madrid, Atletico resume rivalry Blue Jays walk off Red Sox, 10-9, as Travis scores Martin NASA tries again to inflate new room at space station. ....
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