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Manchester United implement 'new ideas' ahead of resumption
United face fellow European qualification hopefuls Sheffield United on June 24, with the FA Cup quarter-final at Norwich and league match at Brighton following soon afterwards. Manchester United's run-in should see them pick up a host of points with Tottenham arguably being their toughest opponents. "If we do get a good spell now, we could end up with some trophies and something to cheer about"... [Full Article...]
Roger Goodell: NFL 'wrong' for not listening to protesting players earlier
The demonstration is the latest in a series against police brutality and racism that have been held across the United States following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis on 25 May. Kaepernick has not played in the NFL since the 2016 season and settled a collusion grievance that he filed accusing the league and franchise owners of conspiring improperly to keep him out the sport. [Full Article...]
World No.2 Rafael Nadal rules out tennis till it is safe
Because, of course, NY was one of the places that was hit hard by the virus. "If you told me to play the US Open today, I would say 'no.' In a few months, I don't know". If we were told that there would be a vaccine in December, I would say that there is no point in playing earlier because it is not worth it", he added. [Full Article...]
Oliver Kahn comments on Bayern's reported interest in Havertz and Sané
Sane has been on the Bundesliga giants' wanted list for two seasons now, with reports indicating they will make a move at the end of the current campaign. I can imagine, if everything goes well, that a new era is just beginning at Bayern Munich . Sagnol however feels the German global is not the right player for the cub, owing to his "troubles" at Manchester City and with the national team. [Full Article...]
Indianapolis Motor Speedway to run Brickyard 400 without fans
But Marion County, where Indianapolis is located, is running 10 days behind most counties in the state in the reopening plan, meaning there is no guarantee the track could have fans on July 4 weekend. And on October 3, the NTT INDYCAR Series will return again to IMS for the INDYCAR Harvest GP . "Thanks to the many investments and improvements underway at IMS, the facility has never looked bet... [Full Article...]
Chelsea Declared Women's Super League Champs, Liverpool Relegated
Chelsea have been handed the Women's Super League title but Liverpool have been relegated after the season was decided on a points-per-game basis. We reviewed the finances with all the clubs and the clubs are OK in that sense, and I know a number of clubs have come out and re-emphasised their commitment to the women's game. [Full Article...]
Ryder Cup without fans almost a 'yawner', says US captain Stricker
This event is made by the fans. "If it was without fans, it nearly would be a yawner of an event", said Stricker. A number of players, including the world's top three of Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm and Brooks Koepka, have expressed their reluctance to take part in the Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits if it goes ahead without spectators. [Full Article...]
Bayer Leverkusen chief discusses Kai Hevertz future amid Man united, Chelsea links
Havertz has raked 15 goals and seven assists in all competitions, including the three goals he scored in Leverkusen's last three games since Bundesliga restart. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has a reputation for signing young, upcoming talent and Havertz certainly fits those criteria. The Zidane comparisons may stir United into action too. [Full Article...]