Friday, 31 May 2019
Tokyo Olympics Torch Relay Includes Quake, Tsunami-Hit Areas
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Mamiko Higa Holds On to the Lead at the U.S. Women’s Open
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2HNTQA2
Transfer Talk: Real Madrid to hand Hazard Ronaldo's No. 7 shirt
The Premier League transfer window is open. You can click here to review all the latest transfers and keep up to date with all the latest gossip below. When does the window open in Europe? | QUIZ: Which club should you join? TOP STORY: Madrid won't give Hazard No. 10 Eden Hazard will be wearing the famed No. 7 shirt at Madrid -- if and when his switch to the Bernabeu is finally confirmed. So says The Sun, who reports that Real Madrid are as keen as the Belgian on getting the deal signed, sealed...from ESPN FC Blogs https://es.pn/2ELUfRQ
Weary Red Sox Look to Stop a Yankees Squad That Just Keeps Rolling
By TYLER KEPNER from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2Wht2Bh
Former Chelsea manager Antonio Conte appointed Inter boss
Former Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is the new head coach at Inter.
The Serie A club confirmed the 49-year-old’s return to management on Friday morning with a video posted on the club’s social media channels, which features a very serious looking Conte and club president Steven Zhang.
I'm here, Inter.
#WelcomeAntonio #ForzaInter #FCIM #NotForEveryone pic.twitter.com/aIprrGciUD
— Inter (@Inter_en) May 31, 2019
“A new chapter in my life is beginning, I’m really excited,” Conte told Inter’s official website.
“Through my work, I’ll try to repay all of the trust that the president and directors have placed in me.
“I have chosen Inter because of the club it is, because of the project’s sound basis and how ambitious it is. Because of Inter’s history.
“I was struck by the club’s transparency and the desire to bring Inter back to where it belongs.”
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Conte spent two years at Stamford Bridge, winning the Premier League in his first season and the FA Cup in his final match in charge in May 2018.
The Blues were forced to pay the manager £9m in compensation after the Italian won a legal battle and now he replaces the sacked Luciano Spalletti at the San Siro after the Nerazzurri finished fourth in Serie A this season, 21 points behind champions Juventus.
Conte will be charged with closing the gap on his former side, which he led to three league titles in three seasons as manager between 2011 and 2014.
“I’m sure that Antonio Conte is one of the best coaches out there,” Zhang said.
“I’m certain that he’ll help us achieve our objective and fulfil our mission, one which has always remained the same: to make this club one of the best in the world again.”
Conte Honours
Beginning at Arezzo, Conte has also coached, Atalanta, Siena and the Italy national team
Bari: Serie B (2009/09)
Juventus: Serie A (2012, 2013, 2014)
Chelsea: Premier League (2017), FA Cup (2018)
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Africa returns to prominence in the Champions League final
The past few years have seen a drop in African appearances in the Champions League final, but with both Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur boasting prominent continental talents, the dearth will end on Saturday. Between 2000 and 2012, Africa's players regularly made decisive contributions to Champions League-winning sides, only for the continent to enter a slump at the highest level of European competition. No African player won the crown for five years, until youngster Achraf Hakimi with Real Madrid...from ESPN FC Blogs https://es.pn/2WeeYsn
Hyun-Jin Ryu Caps a Dominant May With a Win Over the Mets
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2WgmVgz
LIVE Transfer Talk: PSG jump queue for Ajax ace De Ligt
Dan Thomas, Gab Marcotti and Stewart Robson try and separate fact from fiction as the summer transfer rumour mill cranks up. The Premier League transfer window is open. You can click here to review all the latest transfers and keep up to date with all the latest gossip below. When does the window open in Europe? | QUIZ: Which club should you join? TOP STORY: PSG make de Ligt No. 1 target According to reports at Sport, Paris Saint-Germain have made Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt their No. 1 transfer target this summer. TRANSFERS Transfer grades: Rating every major signing from Europe Why were Chelsea given a transfer ban? FC Exclusives - Arsenal want Leipzig's Upamecano - Conte wants Lukaku at Inter - City talks for Bayern-linked Sane - Hazard edging closer to Madrid move - Man United drop Sancho interest The 19-year-old has been linked with moves to Barcelona and Manchester United, but PSG now...from ESPN FC Blogs https://es.pn/2I7WlfH
Transfer news and football gossip: Real Madrid table £106m Hazard bid, Liverpool target ‘reluctant’ to move, Man United ‘favourites’ to sign PSG star
talkSPORT.com rounds up all the latest transfer news and football gossip from Friday’s papers and online…
Real Madrid are preparing a £106million bid for Chelsea star Eden Hazard. (Daily Telegraph)
Manchester United will only let Romelu Lukaku join Inter Milan this summer if the Italian side fork out £80m for the Belgian striker. (The Times)
United are favourites to sign Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Adrien Rabiot, who will be a free agent on 1 July. (Mundo Deportivo)
Jurgen Klopp can remain as Liverpool manager “for as long as he likes”, according to Reds’ American chairman Tom Werner. (Liverpool Echo)
James Rodriguez is reportedly reluctant to move to the Premier League. Liverpool, Manchester United and Chelsea have all been linked with the Colombian, but Italian sides Juventus and Napoli are now expected to battle for his signature. (Marca)
Newcastle manager Rafael Benitez has emerged as a contender for the Roma job, with his future at St James’ Park still unclear. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
Juventus have reportedly offered Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri a £6.2m-a-year contract to take over in Turin this summer. (Daily Mirror)
Arsenal are still keen on signing Bournemouth winger Ryan Fraser this summer, but their hopes of a deal for Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha have faded after their failure to qualify for the Champions League. (Daily Mirror)
Mesut Ozil, Shkodran Mustafi and Henrikh Mkhitaryan could be sold by the Gunners this summer to help fund Unai Emery’s rebuild of his squad. (Daily Star)
Manchester City have turned down a £70m offer from Bayern Munich’s for 23-year-old Germany winger Leroy Sane. (The Guardian)
Meanwhile, City have made a £53m bid for Juventus defender Joao Cancelo, 25. (Tuttosport)
Manchester City centre-back Eliaquim Mangala is set to return to Porto, five years after leaving to join the Premier League champions for £32m. (O Jogo)
Aston Villa want to sign England defender Tyrone Mings on a permanent deal from Bournemouth after an impressive six-month loan spell in the Midlands. (Sky Sports)
Newly-promoted Villa also want to sign Bournemouth midfielder Harry Arter, but face competition from Fulham and Stoke. (Irish Independent)
Neymar wants to leave Paris Saint-Germain and seal a return to Barcelona this summer. (Sport)
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Thursday, 30 May 2019
Pope Francis Goes to Romania to Warn of Populism’s Dangers
By Jason Horowitz and Kit Gillet from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2QJbt7j
Fresh Faces Surge to Top at the U.S. Women’s Open
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2ELl74j
Hank Haney Is Suspended From His Radio Show Over Remarks About Women’s Golf
By KAREN CROUSE from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2Qy4gqo
N.B.A. Finals 2019 Game 1: Warriors vs Raptors Live Updates
By BENJAMIN HOFFMAN from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2Z3LTNb
All the Yankees Need to Know Is Inside Their Caps (or Their Pockets)
By JAMES WAGNER from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2Qx5Ybs
China’s Soccer Push Takes a New Tack: Naturalizing Foreign Players
By Tariq Panja from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/30XKERe
China’s Soccer Push Takes a New Tack: Naturalizing Foreign Players
By TARIQ PANJA from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/30XKERe
Italy’s Fading Five Star Movement Puts Its Leader on the Block
By Elisabetta Povoledo from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2YXB7I4
Vegas Considering Stadium-Area Plan, Bid for MLS Soccer Team
By The Associated Press from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2EVm6iH
Facing Roger Federer: Surely Unforgettable for Casper Ruud, if Not His Father
By DAVID WALDSTEIN from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2EKEn1R
Michael Owen says Liverpool are under more pressure for Champions League final
Liverpool legend-turned-pundit Michael Owen has said that the Reds will be under more pressure for the Champions League final when compared to Tottenham Hotspur.
from Eyefootball: Football News http://bit.ly/2K98PGy
Manchester United offer bumper contract to Ligue 1 star?
Manchester United have reportedly offered a lucrative contract package to midfielder Adrien Rabiot in order to lure him to Old Trafford this summer.
from Eyefootball: Football News http://bit.ly/2YRaeWm
Tottenham Hotspur to swoop for Leicester City star?
Tottenham Hotspurandnbsp;managerandnbsp;Mauricio Pochettinoandnbsp;has reportedly set his sights on pursuing the services of James Maddison from Leicester City.
from Eyefootball: Football News http://bit.ly/2YUxHWA
Champions League final: ESPN FC coverage of Tottenham vs. Liverpool
The biggest game in club football is approaching and ESPN FC has everything you need to prepare for Tottenham vs. Liverpool in Madrid on June 1. May 30 Reddy: Alexander-Arnold's road from young dreamer to record breaker Ogden: Can Tottenham hang on to Pochettino after the final? Liverpool's Alisson 'saddened' by Karius gaffes in 2018 final May 29 Laurens: Lloris discusses Spurs' 'miracle' Champions League run O'Hanlon: Alisson is the real reason Liverpool reached UCL final Liverpool must forget...from ESPN FC Blogs https://es.pn/2XoQLvC
Champions League final: ESPN FC's guide to Tottenham vs. Liverpool
The biggest game in club football is approaching and ESPN FC has everything you need to prepare for Tottenham vs. Liverpool in Madrid on June 1. May 30 Reddy: Alexander-Arnold's road from young dreamer to record breaker Ogden: Can Tottenham hang on to Pochettino after the final? Liverpool's Alisson 'saddened' by Karius gaffes in 2018 final May 29 Laurens: Lloris discusses Spurs' 'miracle' Champions League run O'Hanlon: Alisson is the real reason Liverpool reached UCL final Liverpool must forget...from ESPN FC Blogs https://es.pn/2WEMhUU
Eden Hazard confirms Real Madrid transfer?
Chelsea attacker Eden Hazard has hinted that he may have played his final game for the Blues and could be headed elsewhere this summer.
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Arsenal making move for Bundesliga defender?
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Manchester United open to selling their leading striker?
Manchester Unitedandnbsp;are reportedly open to parting ways with Romelu Lukaku amid the interest from Italian giants Inter Milan.
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Tiger Woods Is Closing In on Sam Snead’s Record
By KAREN CROUSE from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2WxSaD9
Another Fan Is Injured; Does Baseball Need More Netting?
By BILLY WITZ and TYLER KEPNER from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2EHm1yU
Valencia leading the race to sign Arsenal flop?
Valencia are reportedly leading the race to sign Barcelona midfielder Denis Suarez, who has recently experienced a disappointing loan spell at Arsenal.
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Feds: Man Threatened to Kill Athletes Over Gambling Losses
By The Associated Press from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2WyUI3O
Mauricio Pochettino is a top manager, but can Tottenham keep him after the Champions League final?
They are on the cusp of winning the biggest prize in club football but Tottenham Hotspur might also be on the brink of losing the man who made it all possible. Mauricio Pochettino has had plenty of opportunities to ease the fears of chairman Daniel Levy and every Spurs supporter that Saturday's Champions League final against Liverpool in Madrid will be his last game as manager, but so far, he has skilfully avoided doing so. One thing for certain is that Pochettino knows what his future holds....from ESPN FC Blogs https://es.pn/2HJ9ZXI
2019 French Open: Naomi Osaka Escapes Again
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2Kc8Fyc
Visa Expands Women's Soccer Effort Ahead of World Cup
By The Associated Press from NYT Business Day https://nyti.ms/2EKRSyB
Toe Poke Daily: Chelsea's Giroud says 'Thank You Arsenal!' as he holds Europa League trophy
Chelsea prove too strong for Arsenal in the second half, running away with a 4-1 victory to claim the Europa League trophy. ESPN FC's Stewart Robson laments Arsenal's defensive inadequacies and lack of spirit after the Gunners fell to rivals Chelsea in the Europa League final. ESPN FC's Gab Marcotti answers the burning question at Chelsea after their Europa League triumph: Will Eden Hazard and Maurizio Sarri say goodbye? Gab Marcotti and Stewart Robson credit Chelsea's quality in the second half for their 4-1 victory over Arsenal in the Europa League final. Chelsea secured their first continental silverware in six years by soundly trouncing Arsenal in the Europa League final in Baku on Wednesday. After a slightly flat first half, the game rocketed into action within five minutes of the restart when Olivier Giroud headed the Blues in front. - Miller: Chelsea season a success.. so why doesn't it feel like one? - Chelsea ratings: Hazard gets fairytale ending - Arsenal ratings: Auameyang, Ozil, Koscileny all 3/10 The floodgates opened and Chelsea eventually...from ESPN FC Blogs https://es.pn/2HIBxw5
Salah or Kane to score first in Champions League final?
Ahead of the Champions League final in Madrid, Stewart Robson picks whether he'd prefer Tottenham's Mauricio Pochettino or Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp as his manager. Georginio Wijnaldum speaks exclusively to ESPN FC about the differences he foresees between the 2018 and 2019 Champions League finals. Hugo Lloris reflected on Spurs' historic comeback against Ajax and said that all the credit belongs to Mauricio Pochettino and his coaching staff. The FC crew discuss what Harry Kane's role should be for Tottenham in the Champions League final, having just rejoined training this week. Arsenal's quarter-century wait for a European trophy goes on after their shocking 4-1 capitulation against Chelsea in Baku. It was a bad night at the office for Unai Emery and this column, who admittedly went close to landing a 28/1 first goal scorer when Granit Xhaka clipped the crossbar with a pile driver early on. And so to Madrid, and the 2019 Champions League final between Liverpool and Tottenham. Running total: -£89.70 The Banker First-time finalists Tottenham take on five-time winners...from ESPN FC Blogs https://es.pn/2JLgjjJ
Dodgers Rally in the Ninth Against Edwin Diaz to Beat the Mets
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2Msk53I
As Everest Melts, Bodies Are Emerging From the Ice
By BHADRA SHARMA and KAI SCHULTZ from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2W0dUDj
Adam Silver Says the N.B.A Is Flying, and He Is Sort of Right
By KEVIN DRAPER from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2VZTgDs
The Life of a Working Female Comic: Late Nights, an 11-Year-Old in Tow
By Adrian Nicole LeBlanc from NYT Magazine https://nyti.ms/2HKnRAS
Salah Seeking Redemption in Champions League Final
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Transfer news and football gossip: Hazard could join Real Madrid on Monday, Lukaku told he can leave Man United, Liverpool ‘make contact’ with £70m Pepe
talkSPORT.com rounds up all the latest transfer news and football gossip from Thursday’s papers and online…
Real Madrid could introduce Eden Hazard as early as Monday after he played his final game for Chelsea in Baku. (Daily Mail)
Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku has been told he can leave Old Trafford for Inter Milan this summer. (The Sun)
Ashley Young, 33, could link up with former United team-mate Wayne Rooney at Major League Soccer side DC United, according to reports in the US. (Manchester Evening News)
Atletico Madrid have made a stunning £71m offer for Leicester City defender Ben Chilwell, but will face competition from Manchester City for the 22-year-old. (The Sun)
Meanwhile, Tottenham are interested in the Foxes’ attacking midfielder James Maddison. (Daily Mirror)
Liverpool have made contact with the agent of Lille winger Nicolas Pepe, 23, ahead of a possible £70million for the man who scored 21 goals last season. Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain are also interested in the Ivorian. (Daily Star)
Jurgen Klopp wants to take a close look at Ryan Kent during pre-season before deciding if he spends a second season on loan at Rangers. (Daily Record)
Real Madrid have entered the race for in-demand Ajax star Matthijs de Ligt, as they seek to replace Sergio Ramos who has been linked with a money-spinning move to China. (Mundo Deportivo)
Arsenal are interested in RB Leipzig and France Under-21 centre-back Dayot Upamecano, 20. (ESPN)
Manchester City winger Patrick Roberts, who spent last season at Girona in Spain, is joining Premier League newcomers Norwich City on loan for the 2019-20 season. The 22-year-old Englishman has made one league appearance for City. (Daily Telegraph)
Paris Saint-Germain are in discussions with Barcelona to sign France forward Ousmane Dembele as part of a swap deal for Neymar, who would return to the Nou Camp. (RAC1 Sport)
Bayern Munich have made an £80m bid to sign Juventus’ 25-year-old Argentina forward Paulo Dybala. (Corriere dello Sport)
Watford manager Javi Gracia is on a five-man shortlist to replace the outgoing Rubi at Espanyol. (Marca)
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WAFU Cup draw sets up Nigeria v Togo grudge match
Eight years after surrendering their WAFU Cup of Nations title in a bewildering upset at home to Togo, Nigeria will get a chance to exact some measure of revenge against Les Aigles. The teams were drawn to face each other early in this year's tournament, in a revised format that will see teams face each other in a high stakes knockout schedule. Wednesday's draw in Dakar, Senegal, decided the first eight fixtures for the first phase of knockout matches, with the winners of those matches progressing...from ESPN FC Blogs https://es.pn/2JMs8G5
Dortmund have signed Hazard, Brandt and Schulz but what else is needed to unseat Bayern?
Raphael Honigstein joins the crew to weigh in on Borussia Dortmund's signings, and questions whether or not they've done enough to win next season's Bundesliga title. Borussia Dortmund are acutely aware that they've just missed the biggest chance in years to wrest the Bundesliga title away from Bayern Munich. But where some might see failure, Dortmund are determined to treat their second-place finish as a platform to go one better next season. A €75 million transfer blitz of three signings in two days last week was timed to provide their fans with plenty of optimism going into the summer break. The three signings represent two different types of rationale....from ESPN FC Blogs https://es.pn/2XgcMNc
LIVE Transfer Talk: Real Madrid prepare ¬300m exodus to finance Neymar signing
The Premier League transfer window is open. You can click here to review all the latest transfers and keep up to date with all the latest gossip below. When does the window open in Europe? | QUIZ: Which club should you join? TOP STORY: Madrid prepare fire sale to finance Neymar signing Real Madrid could be set to offload €300 million worth of talent to make room for Neymar this summer, according to AS. TRANSFERS Transfer grades: Rating every major signing from Europe Why were Chelsea given a transfer ban? FC Exclusives - Conte wants Lukaku at Inter - City talks for Bayern-linked Sane - Hazard edging closer to Madrid move - Man United drop Sancho interest - United make move for Longstaff The report comes the day after Barcelona were reported to be ready to offer...from ESPN FC Blogs http://www.espnfc.com/blog/transfer-talk/79/post/3864387/live-transfer-talk-real-madrid-prepare-¬300m-exodus-to-finance-neymar-signing