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Rodgers: Leicester will train at empty King Power

Brendan Rodgers will hold Leicester training sessions at the King Power Stadium to get his players used to playing in an empty ground. The Premier League, halted in March by the coronavirus pandemic, is set to resume behind closed doors on June 17. Leicester are due to head to Bournemouth the following weekend and Rodgers wants to give his players every chance of coping with the strange atmosphere created by the lack of fans. “We’ll look at trying to prepare as best we can for that. We’ll have some practice games in our own stadium before we play. We’ll play at the King Power, so they’ll feel and get a sense of that,” he said. “The game is not the same. It’s absolutely not. It can’t be. However, it’s what we have to do. “The intensity and commitment of the players will still be there. We’d obviously love our supporters to be there but there won’t be any. “However, we’ll have a cause we’ll be fighting for. They may not be with us in the stadium but there’ll be millions of people

Championship returns on June 20 after government go-ahead

The Sky Bet Championship is set for a June 20 resumption after the English Football League agreed on a provisional return date. The Premier League announced on Thursday that play is due to return on June 17 following the coronavirus suspension that began in mid-March. The EFL followed suit on Sunday evening, announcing that the Championship is set to restart around the same time. In a statement, the EFL said: “Following Saturday’s announcement by the Government to allow elite sporting events to return behind closed doors, the EFL has this weekend agreed to a provisional restart date of the weekend of 20 June 2020 for matches in the Sky Bet Championship. “The date is subject to the strict proviso that all safety requirements and Government guidance is met; and that clubs receive clearance from their local authorities in order to stage matches at their home grounds. “After discussing various approaches, and, the importance of completing the season in a similar timeline to that of

'Plain angry' Jordan condemns Floyd death

NBA legend Michael Jordan has released a statement expressing his grief and outrage over the death of George Floyd. source https://www.skysports.com/nba/news/12040/11998374/michael-jordan-truly-pained-and-plain-angry-over-george-floyds-death

'Very high chance' Luiz stays at Arsenal

David Luiz wants to extend his stay at Arsenal despite being out of contract and there is a "very high chance" it will happen, says his agent. source https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12040/11998333/david-luiz-wants-arsenal-stay-very-high-chance-says-kia-joorabchian

Coronavirus: MLS players approve salary cuts

The Major League Soccer Players Association (MLSPA) have approved a package of concessions for the 2020 season which includes salary cuts and a reduction in bonuses in light of the coronavirus pandemic. source https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12040/11998372/coronavirus-mls-players-approve-salary-cuts

Sunwolves' season over after Super Rugby axe

Japan Rugby Football Union chairman Shigetaka Mori says the Sunwolves' 2020 season is over, with Rugby Australia (RA) confirming the Tokyo-based team will not be involved in its domestic competition. source https://www.skysports.com/rugby-union/news/12040/11998371/sunwolves-season-over-after-super-rugby-cut

'Welcome return to classic course'

After the European Tour announced the UK Swing will restart the season in July, Ewen Murray welcomes the return of a number of classic courses with great history and memories. source https://www.skysports.com/golf/news/12040/11998145/ewen-murray-salutes-european-tour-for-bringing-golf-back-to-iconic-venues

'Up to 10' PL clubs want relegation scrapped

The majority of teams in the bottom half of the Premier League want relegation scrapped if the 2019/20 season has to be curtailed amid the coronavirus pandemic. source https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12040/11998347/premier-league-restart-up-to-10-clubs-want-relegation-scrapped-if-season-is-curtailed

New video by ESPN on YouTube

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LANCE director describes telling the story of Lance Armstrong | Jalen & Jacoby Aftershow Watch part 2 of LANCE here: https://ift.tt/3gKaYqa The director of LANCE, Marina Zenovich, joins Jalen Rose and David Jacoby to discuss the creation of the two-part documentary, what she thinks about Lance Armstrong, his legacy and if she thinks he really is happy with the way things transpired after he admitted to doping. ✔️Subscribe to ESPN+ https://plus.espn.com/ ✔️ Get the ESPN App: https://ift.tt/2q1bFzq ✔️Subscribe to ESPN on YouTube: http://es.pn/SUBSCRIBEtoYOUTUBE ✔️ Subscribe to NBA on ESPN on YouTube: http://bit.ly/SUBSCRIBEtoNBAonESPN ✔️ Watch ESPN on YouTube TV: http://es.pn/YouTubeTV ESPN on Social Media: ► Follow on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/espn ► Like on Facebook: https://ift.tt/1bShJBM ► Follow on Instagram: https://ift.tt/2ppebzZ Visit ESPN on YouTube to get up-to-the-minute sports news coverage, scores, highlights and commentary for NFL, NHL, MLB, NBA, College Football

Chess, no sleep & true friends: How AJ recovered

Anthony Joshua didn't respond to text messages of support and sorrow in the hours after his disastrous defeat to Andy Ruiz Jr one year ago on June 1, 2019. Instead, he deleted them en masse. source https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12040/11996964/anthony-joshua-recovered-from-his-nightmare-against-andy-ruiz-jr-with-hours-of-chess-sleepless-nights-and-true-friends

MLBPA proposes 114-game season, sources say

The MLPA hopes their 114-game proposal will serve as a bridge to a potential deal with MLB next week. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2yNWy70 via IFTTT

Haslem: Community, cops should work 'together'

Heat forward Udonis Haslem said on Sunday that he's "torn" amid the nationwide protests but that he's eager to help the community and police work together. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3dp5WNI via IFTTT

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The impact of the Livestrong yellow wristbands | ‘LANCE’ Part 2 excerpt | ESPN 30 for 30 In this excerpt from Part 2 of ESPN’s 30 for 30 “LANCE,” Lance Armstrong and others discuss the impact that the Livestrong yellow wristbands had on the program and how they changed the perception of young adults battling cancer. Stream the full 30 for 30 on ESPN+ https://ift.tt/3gKaYqa #LANCE #ESPN ✔️Subscribe to ESPN+ https://plus.espn.com/ ✔️ Get the ESPN App: https://ift.tt/2q1bFzq ✔️Subscribe to ESPN on YouTube: http://es.pn/SUBSCRIBEtoYOUTUBE ✔️ Subscribe to NBA on ESPN on YouTube: http://bit.ly/SUBSCRIBEtoNBAonESPN ✔️ Watch ESPN on YouTube TV: http://es.pn/YouTubeTV ESPN on Social Media: ► Follow on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/espn ► Like on Facebook: https://ift.tt/1bShJBM ► Follow on Instagram: https://ift.tt/2ppebzZ Visit ESPN on YouTube to get up-to-the-minute sports news coverage, scores, highlights and commentary for NFL, NHL, MLB, NBA, College Football, NCAA Basketball, soccer and

NBA awards debate: Zion vs. Ja and big MVP questions

Our experts break down the awards they're most interested to watch, which rookie star they'd rather build around and future MVP races. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/36UbixR via IFTTT

Predicting awards: Who will and should win?

We polled the ESPN NBA Forecast panel for its awards picks and predictions. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3eIpPQ5 via IFTTT

Keselowski wins at Bristol following late crash

Brad Keselowski got his second win of the season when Chase Elliott and Joey Logano collided as they raced for the victory on Sunday at Bristol Motor Speedway. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3dlZN4N via IFTTT

New on SI: Video Shows Former Cavs Guard J.R. Smith Beating Man For Allegedly Vandalizing His Car

TMZ Sports posted a video on Sunday in which J.R. Smith beats a man that he alleges vandalized his car in Los Angeles during George Floyd protests. In a video published by TMZ Sports , former Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith is shown beating up a man he alleges damaged his car while in a residential area. The incident reportedly occurred in Los Angeles during the protests over the death of George Floyd. In the video, the man Smith alleges broke his car window is seen lying on the ground while Smith kicks and hits him. After people who appear to be Smith's friends intervene, the man gets up and flees. Smith later posted a video in which he explained the incident. "One of these little, motherf***ing white boys didn't know where he was going, and broke my f***ing window in my truck...I chased him down, and whooped his ass," Smith said. "This ain't no hate crime, I ain't got no problem with nobody that ain't got no problem with me. It's a p

Nine players who came out of retirement: Scholes, Cruyff, Milla

Footballers often say their bodies tell them when it’s time to retire, but former  Arsenal  and  Manchester United  players are among a select group whose bodies were wrong. In a game in which pace and power have become increasingly important, it’s becoming harder and harder for players to continue competing at the top level heading into their mid-30s. Some legends of the game have gone on a fair bit longer , however – and this lot hung up their boots only to realise they have still got it, after all. Read the full article here. The post Nine players who came out of retirement: Scholes, Cruyff, Milla appeared first on Football365 . from Football365 https://ift.tt/2T7gKsi via DESSTA STREET

Can you name every team to have lost a Championship play-off final?

To be promoted to the Premier League as Championship play-off winners is one of the best experiences in football – but can you name the teams who’ve suffered the ultimate heartbreak? Introduced in 1987, the play-offs have been a great addition to English football, but for every winner there has to be a loser. And your challenge is to name every team to have lost in the Championship play-off final. You’ve got 10 minutes. Try the quiz on Planet Football here. The post Can you name every team to have lost a Championship play-off final? appeared first on Football365 . from Football365 https://ift.tt/3dm3KGz via DESSTA STREET

Premier League return no positive tests in huge boost

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The Premier League has revealed there were no positive results from its latest round of Covid-19 testing, providing a timely confidence boost for the planned June 17 restart. A total of 1,130 players and club personnel were tested in the fourth screening session, which took place on Thursday and Friday, and yielded the first all-clear. The news followed an optimistic daily briefing from the Government, during which Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Oliver Dowden outlined guidance for the return of elite sport and said: “The wait is over, football is back”. Premier League XIs: ‘Overrated’ Giggs in 2008/09 side Any sense of over-confidence was cut short soon after, with the EFL announcing 10 positives in the Championship and seven more in League Two. League One does not currently have a testing programme in place. Among the new cases were Preston’s Jayden Stockley, an unnamed Fulham player, a member of staff at Cardiff, one unnamed individual at Middlesbrou

Premier League XIs: ‘Overrated’ Giggs in 2008/09 side…

It’s nostalgia time; here are the headliners from 2008/09:   Goalkeeper: Edwin van der Sar Manchester United’s experienced goalkeeper broke a Premier League record during the campaign, with an impressive 14-game streak without conceding a goal. Newcastle United’s Peter Lovenkrands ended the run, scoring past the Dutchman in the March of ‘09, with the golden oldie last conceding in the November of ’08. In total he had kept a clean sheet for over 21 hours.   Right-back: Michael Essien Chelsea’s Michael Essien scored in his side’s Champions League semi-final tie against Barcelona in 2009. It remained the only goal of the match until Andres Iniesta netted in injury-time to send the Spanish team through on away goals. The game was overshadowed by referee Tom Henning Ovrebo’s performance, with the Norwegian official turning down four penalty appeals from Chelsea.   Centre-back: Nemanja Vidic Manchester United centre-back Nemanja Vidic won the Premier League Player of the Season aw

UFC's White says Jones 'tarnished' his own name

UFC president Dana White continued his war of words with Jon Jones on Saturday night, saying the light heavyweight champ has "done a very good job of tarnishing" his own name. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2Me0UHJ via IFTTT

'We want nothing less than a gold medal'

South African defender Zanele Vimbela has her sights fixed on a gold medal at a home Netball World Cup in 2023. source https://www.skysports.com/netball/news/12040/11994944/netball-world-cup-2023-zanele-vimbela-aiming-for-nothing-less-than-a-gold-medal

Quad Series cancelled due to coronavirus

Netball's Quad Series involving Australia, New Zealand, England and South Africa has been cancelled because of the coronavirus outbreak. source https://www.skysports.com/netball/news/12040/11997812/netballs-quad-series-cancelled-due-to-coronavirus

Behind the mic: Froch vs Groves 2

Carl Froch's epic rematch with George Groves began a golden era for British boxing, broke new boundaries in broadcasting, and emphatically ended a rivalry, writes Sky Sports Boxing's Adam Smith. source https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12040/11997702/froch-groves-2-began-a-golden-era-in-british-boxing-and-broke-boundaries-in-broadcasting-writes-sky-sports-boxings-adam-smith

Super Netball 2020 to start August 1

Suncorp Super Netball's 2020 season in Australia have announced a start date of August 1 and a full 60-match season will be completed. source https://www.skysports.com/netball/news/12040/11997805/suncorp-super-netball-2020-season-to-start-august-1

Gilbert Burns becomes a contender and other takeaways from UFC Fight Night

Gilbert Burns impressed against former champ Tyron Woodley, while the smaller Octagon at the UFC Apex made for plenty of action on Saturday. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2BdgtNv via IFTTT

How to watch and stream ESPN's Lance Armstrong documentary

Lance Armstrong was once one of the most revered athletes in the world. Then he wasn't. His is a story of fame and infamy. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2zOauhP via IFTTT

What we learned from VALORANT agent pick rates during closed beta

Emily Rand analyzes the pick-rate statistics for VALORANT agents based on a few major tournaments during the game's closed beta, and she reveals what the high pick rates for certain agents reveal about them. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2BaPS3E via IFTTT

The man who conquered the King of Clay

source https://www.skysports.com/tennis/story-telling/12040/11993737/when-rafael-nadal-was-shocked-by-robin-soderling-at-the-french-open

Christiansen: How I fell back in love with football

England and Everton midfielder Izzy Christiansen has opened up to Martin Tyler about how she rediscovered her love for football after coming close to walking away from the game. source https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12040/11997747/izzy-christiansen-how-i-fell-in-love-with-football-again-while-playing-in-lyon

Untold story: Froch-Groves II row that raged

Carl Froch's rematch with George Groves had been preceded by "hatred" and "paranoia", but a fresh row about the referee had flared up, just days before the opening bell at Wembley.   source https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12040/11996664/carl-froch-and-george-groves-became-embroiled-in-a-heated-row-before-wembley-rematch

New video by ESPN on YouTube

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Ohio State's Seth Towns on being detained while protesting George Floyd's death | SportsCenter Recent Harvard graduate and Ohio State Buckeyes basketball player Seth Towns talks to John Buccigross on SportsCenter about being detained by Columbus police while peacefully protesting the death of George Floyd. Towns describes the events that led to him being detained by police and explains the duty he feels to use his platform to fight for social justice. ✔️Subscribe to ESPN+ https://plus.espn.com/ ✔️ Get the ESPN App: https://ift.tt/2q1bFzq ✔️Subscribe to ESPN on YouTube: http://es.pn/SUBSCRIBEtoYOUTUBE ✔️ Subscribe to NBA on ESPN on YouTube: http://bit.ly/SUBSCRIBEtoNBAonESPN ✔️ Watch ESPN on YouTube TV: http://es.pn/YouTubeTV ESPN on Social Media: ► Follow on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/espn ► Like on Facebook: https://ift.tt/1bShJBM ► Follow on Instagram: https://ift.tt/2ppebzZ Visit ESPN on YouTube to get up-to-the-minute sports news coverage, scores, highlights and comme

Who's next for Gilbert Burns, Tyron Woodley and Mackenzie Dern?

Is Gilbert Burns on the path to a title shot after his dominant performance against Tyron Woodley? Brett Okamoto plays matchmaker. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/36PqaNV via IFTTT

Burns dominates Woodley in one-sided decision

Gilbert Burns stamped himself as a major welterweight contender Saturday night, dominating ex-champ Tyron Woodley from start to finish in the UFC main event. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3cjDnzy via IFTTT

C's Brown drives 15 hours to lead Atlanta protest

Celtics guard Jaylen Brown led a peaceful protest march through Atlanta on Saturday night after driving 15 hours from Boston. He was joined by Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3dlGsR9 via IFTTT

New video by ESPN on YouTube

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Paul George joins Adrian Wojnarowski for ESPN #oneteam Speaker Series LA Clippers star Paul George chats with Adrian Wojnarowski as part of ESPN's #oneteam Speaker Series and opens up about the recovery from his gruesome leg injury, his thoughts on the NBA's proposal to finish the season at Disney's ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida and why he's confident in the Clippers' chances to win it all once the playoffs begin. ✔️Subscribe to ESPN+ https://plus.espn.com/ ✔️ Get the ESPN App: https://ift.tt/2q1bFzq ✔️Subscribe to ESPN on YouTube: http://es.pn/SUBSCRIBEtoYOUTUBE ✔️ Subscribe to NBA on ESPN on YouTube: http://bit.ly/SUBSCRIBEtoNBAonESPN ✔️ Watch ESPN on YouTube TV: http://es.pn/YouTubeTV ESPN on Social Media: ► Follow on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/espn ► Like on Facebook: https://ift.tt/1bShJBM ► Follow on Instagram: https://ift.tt/2ppebzZ Visit ESPN on YouTube to get up-to-the-minute sports news coverage, scores, highlights and comment

New video by ESPN on YouTube

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Alex Caruso talks 'Bald Mamba' nickname, Lakers' title chances in NBA's restart | Now or Never Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso joins Now or Never to discuss becoming a fan favorite, his "Bald Mamba" and "CaruShow" nicknames, the NBA's proposed return-to-play plan and how the Lakers are preparing for the playoffs. ✔️Subscribe to ESPN+ https://plus.espn.com/ ✔️ Get the ESPN App: https://ift.tt/2q1bFzq ✔️Subscribe to ESPN on YouTube: http://es.pn/SUBSCRIBEtoYOUTUBE ✔️ Subscribe to NBA on ESPN on YouTube: http://bit.ly/SUBSCRIBEtoNBAonESPN ✔️ Watch ESPN on YouTube TV: http://es.pn/YouTubeTV ESPN on Social Media: ► Follow on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/espn ► Like on Facebook: https://ift.tt/1bShJBM ► Follow on Instagram: https://ift.tt/2ppebzZ Visit ESPN on YouTube to get up-to-the-minute sports news coverage, scores, highlights and commentary for NFL, NHL, MLB, NBA, College Football, NCAA Basketball, soccer and more. More on ESPN.com: http

New video by ESPN on YouTube

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I Love 90s Basketball: Charles Barkley Edition | NBA on ESPN Maria Taylor, Paul Pierce, Jay Williams, Jalen Rose, Kendrick Perkins and Michael Wilbon look back at some of Charles Barkley’s biggest NBA moments from the 90s. (0:02) Charles Barkley’s 1990 fight vs. Bill Laimbeer (6:06) Barkley’s ad saying that he is “not a role model” (11:58) Hitting a game-winning shot vs. Portland Trail Blazers in 1993 (15:14) Barkley’s Game 7 performance vs. Seattle SuperSonics in 1993 (22:55) Barkley scoring 56 points vs. Golden State Warriors in 1994 (26:52) Barkley’s buzzer-beater vs. Los Angeles Lakers in 1997 (29:10) Barkley’s scrap vs. Shaquille O’Neal in 1999 #NBA #Sports #ESPN ✔️Subscribe to ESPN+ https://plus.espn.com/ ✔️ Get the ESPN App: https://ift.tt/2q1bFzq ✔️Subscribe to ESPN on YouTube: http://es.pn/SUBSCRIBEtoYOUTUBE ✔️ Subscribe to NBA on ESPN on YouTube: http://bit.ly/SUBSCRIBEtoNBAonESPN ✔️ Watch ESPN on YouTube TV: http://es.pn/YouTubeTV ESPN on Social Media: ► Follow on Twitter:

New on SI: What Would Be The Ideal Starting Five For the Thunder Into the 2020 Season?

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Does Chris Paul Still Have his Place with OKC moving forward into 2020-21 Season? The Oklahoma City Thunder weren't paid much attention to after their trade for Chris Paul, and while the team won't be playoff contenders if and when the NBA season returns from hiatus, it doesn't stop speculation for the team moving into next season. InsidetheThunder reporter Erik Gee gives his analysis of what he believes would be the ideal starting five for the Thunder in the 2020-21 season.  Read the full transcript below:   Madelyn Burke:  The Oklahoma City Thunder currently sit 5th in the Western Conference as the NBA season sets pause but SI's Thunder reporter, Erik Gee, took this hiatus as an opportunity to look to the future. Erik joining me now, I want to know what your ideal starting five for the Thunder looks like next season. Erik Gee:  Well, next season, hopefully, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will be your starting point guard. Then you can take Luguentz Dort, who's been

The Premier League will be better for Brooks’ return…

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David Brooks has been missing from the Premier League since July. At the time of football’s suspension in England, Brooks was on the verge of a comeback from an injury which, so far, has required two separate operations. He damaged his ankle ligaments during a friendly against Brentford almost 11 months ago and his recovery has been anything but routine. For Brooks, the hardest days are now likely over. He returned to training just as the league was shutting down and, while he probably won’t be back in time for its resumption next month, he should not be too far away. Eddie Howe will need that to be the case, too, because he’s someone upon whom they’re already heavily dependent. In person, Brooks is very slight. When he passes through a mixed zone, you do wonder how he’s able to survive within a midfield. It’s his legs. I know that’s a funny thing to notice, but they’re so slender. He should just snap. He should never be able to survive a tackle. That was one of the details taken f

Chelsea defender tries to persuade Werner to snub Liverpool

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Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger has been in touch with RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner in an attempt to get him to reject Liverpool and sign for the Blues, according to reports. Werner  was regarded as Liverpool’s primary transfer target heading into this summer  before the global pandemic curtailed football in Europe’s major leagues. The Germany international has been in good form since the Bundesliga restarted two weeks ago, he scored a hat-trick in Leipzig’s 5-0 win over Mainz , while he will be hoping to star again when they face Cologne on Monday . FEATURE: One loanee who should feature for each PL club next season Liverpool were still said to be playing  ‘transfer poker’  over Werner as late as this week and Klopp seems reluctant to give up on the deal. With  The Guardian  claiming he discussed the prospect of signing the striker with Liverpool’s board this week, stressing that he would be a ‘perfect’ addition to his squad. And now Sport Bild journalist Christian Falk h

Police cast doubt on neutral venues hosting key PL games

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Confusion surrounds the need to use neutral venues for Premier League games after statements from two key police forces on Friday. They come after UK’s football policing lead, Deputy Chief Constable Mark Roberts of South Yorkshire Police, had earlier suggested games would be moved at local forces’ request. At least five top-flight matches have been earmarked to be played at neutral venues, plus any further games where Liverpool could win the title. FEATURE: Manchester United top the Premier League run-in table Among the games picked out were the Merseyside derby, Liverpool’s clash away to Manchester City and Manchester United’s home match against Sheffield United. Merseyside Police later said there were no objections from the force to holding games at Goodison Park or Anfield in relation to crime and disorder, while Greater Manchester Police said a decision on moving high-risk games has yet to be taken. Merseyside Police’s assistant chief constable Rob Carden said in a stateme

Liverpool boss Klopp responds to neutral venue idea

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Jurgen Klopp insists he isn’t bothered if Liverpool win the Premier League at a neutral venue and he still isn’t convinced the club will have to play any matches at such venues. The Premier League has confirmed it has “a neutral venue contingency” after it emerged that Man Utd were ‘perplexed’ at one of their games being chosen . Premier League chief executive Richard Masters spoke out on the matter on Friday. FEATURE: Manchester United top the Premier League run-in table Masters anticipated a decision on neutral venues in the next seven to 10 days, and hoped the number would ultimately be “low” with the Premier League issuing a statement . Liverpool, who are 25 points ahead of second-placed Manchester City, would fall into the high risk category with the potential for huge celebrations if they go on to lift the Premier League title. “The stadium…we didn’t hear that yet, there’s some talk about it,” Klopp told beIN Sports . “I’m pretty sure we can resolve the situation here in

England Women to return to training in June

England Women will return to training on June 22 as they look to play some cricket in a summer programme truncated by the coronavirus pandemic. source https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12040/11997259/england-women-will-return-to-training-on-june-22

Gossip: ‘Wage row’ ends huge Man Utd transfer; Liverpool send warning

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A potential ‘wage row’ at Real Madrid has ended their interest in a Man Utd player, while Liverpool have sent a warning to RB Leipzig…   ‘WAGE ROW’ SEES DEAL ‘CRUMBLE’ Any hopes Man Utd midfielder Paul Pogba had of joining Real Madrid now seem to be over after the latest report in the Daily Mail . Pogba tried to force through a move to La Liga giants Real last summer with his former club Juventus also thought to be interested. That move never materialised with Pogba spending a good chunk of this campaign on the treatment table after suffering a setback to foot surgery earlier in the season. Solskjaer is now looking forward to pairing new signing Bruno Fernandes and Pogba in Man Utd’s midfield, with the Daily Mail indicating that Real’s hopes of a move appear to be over. ‘Desperate’ Real have been looking at including up to four players in a deal to bring Pogba to the Bernabeu . The newspaper claims that Pogba’s hopes ‘crumble’ due to the potential ‘wage row’ his arrival would cr

Can you name every Spurs player to score under Pochettino?

Tottenham ‘s squad changed dramatically under Mauricio Pochettino – but can you name every player who scored under the Argentine in the Premier League? Excluding own goals – we’re not that harsh – 29 different players did it, and we’re giving you 10 minutes to name them all. Good luck, and don’t forget to tweet us your scores  @planetfutebol . Read the full article here. The post Can you name every Spurs player to score under Pochettino? appeared first on Football365 . from Football365 https://ift.tt/2yPkebi via DESSTA STREET

Meet the tactics coach to the stars

Interview with Loran Vrielink, the basketball-playing Dutch PE teacher turned private tactical analyst for the game's top players. source https://www.skysports.com/football/story-telling/12040/11996108/loran-vrielink-is-the-private-tactics-coach-to-the-stars

Iconic NBA numbers: #6 – Bill Russell, Dr J

Thanks to the achievements of the players who wore them, certain NBA jersey numbers have become synonymous with championship wins, MVP victories and spectacular scoring feats. source https://www.skysports.com/nba/news/12040/11996905/most-iconic-nba-numbers-34-8211-bill-russell-and-julius-erving

Hayes signals Celtic exit with emotional post

Jonny Hayes appears to have confirmed he is leaving Celtic after posting an emotional message on social media, with team-mates past and present sending well-wishes in reply. source https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12040/11997227/jonny-hayes-signals-celtic-exit-with-emotional-post-as-teammates-pay-tribute

13 times Van Dijk took the p*ss as the world’s coolest defender

Not content with being the best centre-back in the world,  Liverpool’s  Virgil van Dijk has also managed to make defending entertaining. Van Dijk is renowned for his defensive prowess, but he isn’t afraid to show what he’s capable of with the ball at his feet. The Dutch international is so good that he can afford to show off every now and again, and we’ve looked at 13 examples of the defender being as cool as you like. Read the full article here. The post 13 times Van Dijk took the p*ss as the world’s coolest defender appeared first on Football365 . from Football365 https://ift.tt/3d1yfBC via DESSTA STREET

What now for Mario Gotze?

What now for Mario Gotze? The one-time German wunderkind, the World Cup final match-winner, is being released by Borussia Dortmund at the end of the season. But the next steps are unclear. source https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12040/11996294/mario-gotze-where-next-for-borussia-dortmunds-world-cup-winner

Ryder Cup 2010 Watchalong on Sky Sports

Colin Montgomerie and Graeme McDowell will relive a dramatic day in Ryder Cup history as part of a special live Watchalong this weekend on Sky Sports. source https://www.skysports.com/golf/news/12040/11995467/ryder-cup-2010-watchalong-colin-montgomerie-graeme-mcdowell-and-others-to-relive-europes-win

Silver aiming for July 31 NBA restart

NBA commissioner Adam Silver has informed the Board of Governors the league is looking at a July 31 restart date, according to reports. source https://www.skysports.com/nba/news/12040/11997226/nba-aiming-for-july-31-restart-says-commissioner-adam-silver-reports

Windies agree to three-Test England tour 'in principle'

West Indies have agreed "in principle" to play their three-Test series against England in July. source https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12040/11997215/west-indies-agree-to-tour-england-in-principle-with-coronavirus-measures-in-place

The chaos when boxers meet MMA fighters

Francis Ngannou is the latest MMA fighter to dare mention the boxing ring, a path that was travelled dramatically but ultimately unsuccessfully three years ago by a certain Irishman... source https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12040/11994860/dillian-whyte-vs-francis-ngannou-when-boxing-meets-mma

Norwood dreaming of Europe and greatness

Oliver Norwood hopes Sheffield United can qualify for Europe when the Premier League season restarts and become the "greatest" team in the club's history. source https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12040/11997055/oliver-norwood-hoping-to-help-sheffield-united-qualify-for-europe

'Championship must resume at same time as PL'

Preston manager Alex Neil believes the Championship must resume at the same time as the Premier League if the season is to be completed. source https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12040/11997034/preston-boss-alex-neil-says-championship-must-resume-at-same-time-as-premier-league

25-1: Best players never to win Champions League

They came, they saw and they didn't conquer. source https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12040/11996951/25-1-best-players-never-to-win-champions-league

McGrath balancing Gaelic football with Garda life

Sligo ladies' Denise McGrath has had a whirlwind 12 months, both on and off the pitch. source https://www.skysports.com/gaelic-football/news/12040/11996679/sligos-denise-mcgrath-balancing-gaelic-football-with-garda-life

'We want Dunn, we want Dunn'

The M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool has a capacity of 11,000 people, imagine hearing all of them chanting your name and willing you to take to the stage... source https://www.skysports.com/netball/news/12040/11996429/englands-rachel-dunn-relives-netball-world-cup-magic-with-sky-sports-watchalong

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Sources: NBA board expected to OK restart plan

The NBA is planning a Thursday vote of the league's board of governors -- with owners expected to approve commissioner Adam Silver's recommendation on a format to restart the season in Orlando, sources tell ESPN. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2XhFDn0 via IFTTT

McManaman: I had to turn games for Liverpool but not at Real

As former  Liverpool ,  Real Madrid  and  England  winger Steve McManaman identifies the best moment of his career, one momentous occasion stands out above the rest. Last Sunday marked the 20th anniversary of Real Madrid’s 3-0 Champions League final win against Valencia in Paris, with BT Sport analyst McManaman giving us his memories of a personal journey that led to a night when he scored a goal that cemented his legacy as a Los Blancos legend. While he had some great moments with his hometown club Liverpool, McManaman told us the moment he tasted glory in the biggest game of them all was his finest hour. Read the full article here. The post McManaman: I had to turn games for Liverpool but not at Real appeared first on Football365 . from Football365 https://ift.tt/3cd6On5 via DESSTA STREET

Wentz, Ertzes express support after Floyd's death

Carson Wentz, Zach Ertz and Ertz's wife, USWNT star Julie Johnston Ertz, spoke out Thursday about the death of George Floyd and expressed support for the African American community. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2TNcXQq via IFTTT

Golf trick-shots of the week!

The standard of golfing trick-shots seems to be getting better and better, with football goals, swinging objects and paving slabs all featuring this week’s efforts. source https://www.skysports.com/golf/news/12040/11996396/golf-trick-shots-of-the-week-goals-slabs-pans-and-more

Panthers agree terms with free agent CB Apple

The Panthers have agreed terms on a one-year deal with free agent cornerback Eli Apple. source https://www.skysports.com/nfl/news/12040/11996585/eli-apple-and-carolina-panthers-agree-terms-on-one-year-deal

McCarthy: Bader doesn't get credit he deserves

John McCarthy believes that Bellator heavyweight and light heavyweight champion Ryan Bader doesn't get the credit that he deserves in the MMA world. source https://www.skysports.com/mma/news/12040/11995524/bellator-mma-star-ryan-bader-doesnt-get-the-credit-he-deserves-says-john-mccarthy

Zion seeks to avoid ex-agent's questions

Attorneys for NBA rookie Zion Williamson are seeking to block his former marketing agent's effort to have the ex-Duke star answer questions about whether he received improper benefits before playing for the Blue Devils. source https://www.skysports.com/nba/news/12040/11996584/zion-williamson-seeks-to-avoid-answering-ex-agents-questions

Bucks expect NBA vote next week, games in Orlando

Milwaukee Bucks owner Marc Lasry says that, following the NBA Board of Governors call scheduled on Friday, he expects a vote "early next week" before moving toward playoff games being played in Orlando in July. source https://www.skysports.com/nba/news/12040/11996582/milwaukee-bucks-owner-marc-lasry-expects-nba-resumption-vote-next-week-games-in-orlando-to-follow

McIlroy's Ryder Cup views 'not unhelpful'

Rory McIlroy's comments on the fate of this year's Ryder Cup have been welcomed rather than dismissed by European Tour chief executive Keith Pelley. source https://www.skysports.com/golf/news/12040/11996354/rory-mcilroys-ryder-cup-pessimism-not-criticised-by-european-tour-chief

Martin Tyler's guide to Stoke City

At a time when football grounds have closed their doors, we've asked Martin Tyler to share some of his favourite facts and memories of the homes of clubs around the world. source https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12040/11992613/stoke-city-martin-tyler-shares-his-memories-of-commentating-at-the-bet365-stadium

Giggs: 'Fantastic' Liverpool deserve to win title

Manchester United great Ryan Giggs says Liverpool have been "fantastic" this season and will deservedly will the Premier League. source https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12040/11996581/liverpool-deserve-premier-league-win-says-ryan-giggs

Did Bellew nearly fight UFC champ Bisping?

Tony Bellew has revealed that talks to face UFC champion Michael Bisping came to nothing partly because his potential opponent preferred to meet in the boxing ring. source https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12040/11996063/tony-bellew-explains-if-he-came-to-fighting-ufc-champion-michael-bisping

'Johnson vs Buatsi could be for a major belt'

Callum Johnson and Joshua Buatsi could meet for a European title, or eventually even a world title, says promoter Eddie Hearn. source https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12040/11995405/callum-johnson-vs-joshua-buatsi-could-be-the-way-we-end-up-going-says-eddie-hearn

50-26: Best players never to win Champions League

They came, they saw and they didn't conquer. source https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12040/11996347/50-26-best-players-never-to-win-champions-league

Clotet expects fresh Bellingham attention

Pep Clotet expects attention on Birmingham's teenage midfielder Jude Bellingham to increase if the Sky Bet Championship gets back under way in the coming weeks. source https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12040/11996476/pep-clotet-expects-fresh-interest-in-birminghams-jude-bellingham

Elliott rebounds to earn Cup win at Charlotte

After disappointing finishes in the past two Cup Series races, Chase Elliott earned a little redemption when he won Thursday night's race at Charlotte Motor Speedway. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2XDRZEW via IFTTT

What sweeping cuts mean for minor league baseball and its players

After hundreds of minor leaguers were released, where does it leave them, and the minors, for 2020 and beyond? from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2Bd6wji via IFTTT

New on SI: Report: 75 Percent of NBA GMs Vote for Play-In Tournament to Decide Final Playoff Seeds

In a league-wide survey of NBA general managers, 75% of GMs voted in favor of a play-in style tournament to decide the final playoff seeds over a World Cup-style group play. Though nothing has been officially announced yet, it appears the NBA is inching toward re-starting the 2019-20 season . While myriad issues remain to be sorted out, a hot topic of conversation in basketball circles is what format the league should use to complete the season. According to The Ringer's Kevin O'Connor , commissioner Adam Silver revealed in a conference call Thursday the results of a league-wide general manager survey, in which 75% of general managers voted in favor of using a play-in tournament to determine the final playoff seeds. One-fourth of general managers voted for a World Cup style group stage . “There was zero commitment to any one plan,” said one general manager, according to O'Connor. “But it was a call to gather more information.” The survey also revealed that half of ge

When will the NBA return? Latest updates and big questions

Get the latest intel on the NBA's plans to finish the 2019-20 season. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/38WYNRo via IFTTT

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NBA playoff format options and Giannis vs. LeBron for MVP | NBA Countdown NBA Countdown is back with Paul Pierce, Jay Williams Jalen Rose and Maria Taylor as they take on some of the league's biggest topics such as the format the NBA should use for the 2020 playoffs when play resumes. Moving to a league-wide 1-16 seed going forward is the popular opinion. The crew also agrees on Giannis Antetokounmpo over LeBron James for MVP (5:55). Jay Williams plays a fantasy game requiring Paul, Maria and Jalen to select any team owner, GM, head coach, franchise player and a city/fanbase which leads to a lot of laughs (11:15). Countdown switches up the topics with a discussion about the unfortunate landscape in social issues throughout the nation having each guest on the show speak on their personal viewpoints (15:00). ✔️Subscribe to ESPN+ https://plus.espn.com/ ✔️ Get the ESPN App: https://ift.tt/2q1bFzq ✔️Subscribe to ESPN on YouTube: http://es.pn/SUBSCRIBEtoYOUTUBE ✔️ Subscribe to NBA on ES

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Dana White speculates on Mike Tyson fighting again | MMA on ESPN UFC president Dana White joins Brett Okamoto and shares his thoughts on if Mike Tyson is indeed training for a big fight in the near future. ✔️Subscribe to ESPN+ https://plus.espn.com/ ✔️ Get the ESPN App: https://ift.tt/2q1bFzq ✔️Subscribe to ESPN on YouTube: http://es.pn/SUBSCRIBEtoYOUTUBE ✔️ Subscribe to NBA on ESPN on YouTube: http://bit.ly/SUBSCRIBEtoNBAonESPN ✔️ Watch ESPN on YouTube TV: http://es.pn/YouTubeTV ESPN on Social Media: ► Follow on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/espn ► Like on Facebook: https://ift.tt/1bShJBM ► Follow on Instagram: https://ift.tt/2ppebzZ Visit ESPN on YouTube to get up-to-the-minute sports news coverage, scores, highlights and commentary for NFL, NHL, MLB, NBA, College Football, NCAA Basketball, soccer and more. More on ESPN.com: https://www.espn.com View on YouTube