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Hwang Bo-ram will become the first mother to play for South Korea at the Women's World Cup. — AFP
'Tough journey' — the South Korean mother blazing trail at World Cup
SEOUL — When defender Hwang Bo-ram takes to the field in France next month, she will become the first mother to play for South Korea at the Women's World Cup, challenging traditional notions of motherhood in her homeland.In a country where the gender pay gap remains high, and marriage and child-rearing can cripple a woman's career, Hwang is the only wedded woman in the squad and its oldest member at 31.It will not be the first time her personal life has made World Cup headlines: husband Lee Du-hee popped the question on the pitch after South Korea drew with Costa Rica in Montreal at the last edition in 2015.Their daughter Bom was born 14 months ago.Few expected Hwang to return to the WK League, South Korea's top-tier women's football competition, where only one mother –...
May 28, 2019

'Tough journey' — the South Korean mother blazing trail at World Cup

Real Valladolid is one of the clubs at the center of a Spanish police investigation. — AFP
Players probed in Spanish football match-fixing swoop
MADRID — Spanish police were carrying out an operation on Tuesday against several footballers, ex-players and club executives accused of fixing matches in the first and second divisions, a source close to the case said.The source, who refused to be named, said that matches were allegedly fixed in the first and second divisions during this season and the 2017-2018 one.Among these were several games played by the Real Valladolid, a club majority-owned by former Brazil striker Ronaldo since September.Sources close to the case named several players involved to AFP.They include Raul Bravo, a former Real Madrid player, Borja Fernandez who played for first division Real Valladolid, Carlos Aranda, a retired player who appeared for a string of Spanish clubs, Samuel Saiz, a Leeds player loaned...
May 28, 2019

Players probed in Spanish football match-fixing swoop

South Africa coach Desiree Ellis is confident her team will put good performance during the World Cup. — Reuters
Your time to shine, South Africa coach Ellis tells players on World Cup debut
NEW YORK — When South Africa played their first women's international after readmission to global football in 1993, they were captained by diminutive midfielder Desiree Ellis, who carried the country into a fresh era for female footballers.Now, 26 years on, Ellis is coach of the side and will again be tasked with leading the team into a brave new dawn, this time as they debut at the women’s World Cup in France next month.Ellis has succeeded where many before her failed, coaching South Africa on the game’s greatest stage after decades of qualification heartbreak.Drawn into a Group B at the finals that includes Germany, Spain and China, they face an uphill battle to advance to the next stage, but Ellis warns that no-one should underestimate their fight."This group is always...
May 28, 2019

Your time to shine, South Africa coach Ellis tells players on World Cup debut

Romania’s Simona Halep celebrates with the trophy after winning the final against Sloane Stephens of the at the Roland Garros, Paris in this June 9, 2018 file photo. — Reuters
Halep banks on child-like enthusiasm to retain French Open crown
NEW YORK — Simona Halep will channel her inner child when she begins her French Open title defense against Ajla Tomljanovic on Tuesday having vowed to enjoy herself in the absence of the stifling pressure of previous campaigns in Paris.Halep, twice runner-up at Roland Garros before lifting the Suzanne Lenglen Cup last year for her first Grand Slam title, said being a champion had made it easier to cope with the challenge of repeating the feat."Yeah, much better and much easier, because I have the title already. Doesn't matter anymore what is going to happen," Halep told reporters."Everything comes now comes as a bonus. So I'll try just to give my best and to see if I'm able to do it again."I am too happy to be in this position... it's nothing bad. So I...
May 28, 2019

Halep banks on child-like enthusiasm to retain French Open crown

FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Super Rugby Final - Crusaders vs Lions - AMI Stadium, Christchurch, New Zealand - August 4, 2018 - David Havili of the Canterbury Crusaders scores a try as he is tackled by Ruan Combrinck of South Africa's Lions.   REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo
Dominant Crusaders to get boost in time for playoffs
WELLINGTON — The Canterbury Crusaders have been in dominant form this season and their chances of landing a 10th Super Rugby title are set to improve further ahead of the playoffs with several senior players due back from injury in the next few weeks.The Crusaders lead the New Zealand conference and top the overall table on 53 points, 13 ahead of second-placed Wellington Hurricanes with three weeks remaining in the regular season.The Christchurch-based side, who have two matches left, have virtually guaranteed themselves home advantage throughout the playoffs, with the South African-leading Jaguares on 36 points and the ACT Brumbies leading the Australian group with 34.All three conference winners occupy the top three seedings for the playoffs and are guaranteed home matches.The...
May 28, 2019

Dominant Crusaders to get boost in time for playoffs

Injured Wallabies flanker David Pocock says he has played his last match for the Brumbies in Super Rugby and will now focus entirely on getting fit for the Rugby World Cup. — Reuters
Injured Pocock calls time on Brumbies, targets World Cup
SYDNEY — Wallabies flanker David Pocock has played his final Super Rugby match for the ACT Brumbies and will be focusing entirely on getting fit for the Rugby World Cup for the remainder of what looks like being his last season in Australian rugby.The 31-year-old openside, who has been struggling with a calf injury and played only three matches for the Brumbies this season, has decided to concentrate solely on his bid to play in a third World Cup in Japan in September."It's been frustrating ... you're putting pressure on yourself because you want to contribute ... and I think now I need to take the pressure off and take time to get it right," he told a news conference in Canberra on Tuesday."It's just one of those things you've got to deal with ... if I was...
May 28, 2019

Injured Pocock calls time on Brumbies, targets World Cup

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) is tagged out by Oakland Athletics second baseman Jurickson Profar (23) on a steal attempt during the seventh inning at Oakland Coliseum, on Monday. — Reuters
A's win 10th straight
NEW YORK — The Oakland Athletics rode three home runs and stellar relief pitching to a 10th consecutive victory Monday afternoon, 8-5 over the visiting Los Angeles Angels.Jurickson Profar rallied the A's from an early deficit with a two-run homer, Josh Phegley broke a tie with a solo shot, and Matt Chapman gave his bullpen some breathing room with another solo homer, allowing Oakland to win its fourth straight game to open its nine-game homestand.Albert Pujols hit his ninth home run of the season for the Angels.Oakland's Chris Bassitt (3-1) got the win despite giving up five runs and six hits in five-plus innings. He walked two and struck out three. Blake Treinen worked a one-hit ninth for his 11th save.Rockies 4, Diamondbacks 3 (11 innings)Raimel Tapia's single drove in Ian...
May 28, 2019

A's win 10th straight

Golden State Warriors' forward Kevin Durant to miss Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the host Toronto Raptors on Thursday. — Courtesy photo
Durant officially to miss finals opener
NEW YORK — Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant will not play in Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the host Toronto Raptors on Thursday and he might not make the trip due to his calf injury, coach Steve Kerr told reporters on Monday.Kerr also said that injured center DeMarcus Cousins (quadriceps) is listed as "questionable."Durant injured his right calf on May 8 in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals against the Houston Rockets.Cousins tore the quad muscle in his left leg in Game 2 of the first round of the playoffs against the Los Angeles Clippers on April 15, but the injury did not require surgery.— Toronto forward OG Anunoby could return during the NBA Finals, Raptors coach Nick Nurse said.Anunoby has missed Toronto's entire playoff run after undergoing an...
May 28, 2019

Durant officially to miss finals opener

A woman poses with the Champions League trophy in Madrid, Spain, Monday. — Reuters
Madrid Champions League rush: fans slam price rises
MADRID — Soaring demand for a place to sleep in Madrid over the weekend of the Champions League final between two English clubs has sent prices rocketing to levels some fans say are so high authorities should step in.Prices listed have jumped for simple bunk beds in hostels as well as luxury suites as Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur face off on June 1 in the Champion's League, with the first all-England final in more than a decade prompting a stampede of fan demand."It is time to stop cashing in on fan loyalty. We're calling for consumer protection measures to halt prices being forced up exponentially, and to stop the practice of repricing existing deals," Joe Blott, chairman of the Spirit of Shankly unofficial Liverpool fan club.At one end of the spectrum, the...
May 27, 2019

Madrid Champions League rush: fans slam price rises

The pack rides during stage 15 of the 102nd Giro d'Italia - Tour of Italy - cycle race, from Ivrea to Como on Sunday.  — AFP
Nibali ready to deliver 'ko punch' for third Giro win
MILAN — Italy's Vincenzo Nibali remains confident he can deliver a 'ko punch' to claim a third Giro d'Italia victory at the expense of direct rivals Ecuador's Richard Carapaz and Slovenian Primoz Roglic."From tomorrow (Tuesday) a different race begins, very demanding, a very tough week awaits," said Nibali on the last rest day Monday before heading into the final week of racing."We've already done some difficult stages, but starting from tomorrow we will all be more tired."In general I feel right, because I know my worth. I don't want to say more, but I know that I can do well in this Giro."Tuesday's 16th stage which covers 226km between Lovere and Ponte Di Legno in northern Italy, features a new route, without the Gavia climb,...
May 27, 2019

Nibali ready to deliver 'ko punch' for third Giro win

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