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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

England captain Eoin Morgan has urged his side to enjoy the pressure and expectation that comes with opening the World Cup. — AFP
Morgan tells England to 'embrace' World Cup excitement
LONDON — England captain Eoin Morgan has urged his side to enjoy the pressure and expectation that comes with opening the World Cup.Tournament hosts and favorites England launch the showpiece event against South Africa at the Oval on Thursday.Their last warm-up match saw them rout Afghanistan by nine wicket at the south London venue on Monday, with England dismissing the outsiders for just 160 and then reaching their target in fewer than 18 overs.The Dubliner was back in the side for this match after recovering from a finger injury but took no active part as he did not field and wasn't required to bat in an England innings where opener Jason Roy scored 89 not out on his Surrey home ground.England, top of the one-day international rankings, won 4-0 at home to Pakistan in a recent...
May 27, 2019

Morgan tells England to 'embrace' World Cup excitement

Serena Williams of the US reacts as she plays against Russia's Vitalia Diatchenko during their women's singles first round match on day two of The Roland Garros 2019 French Open tennis tournament in Paris on Monday. — AFP
Serena backs Nike after maternity pay controversy
PARIS — Serena Williams backed her sponsor Nike on Monday after controversy over the sporting goods giant's maternity policy, saying that "it's about learning from mistakes".The 23-time Grand Slam champion has been the face of a Nike advertising campaign telling women to "dream crazier".The company has reportedly said it will change its policy of cutting female athletes' pay during and after pregnancy, after being widely criticized, including by American track and field star Allyson Felix."I'm glad that statement was made, and I know that herefore and going forward, they're doing better," Williams said after her French Open first-round win over Russian Vitalia Diatchenko in Paris."That's what it's about. It's about...
May 27, 2019

Serena backs Nike after maternity pay controversy

Spain's Rafael Nadal eyes the ball before playing a forehand return Germany's Yannick Hanfmann during their men's singles first round match on day two of The Roland Garros 2019 French Open tennis tournament in Paris on Monday. — AFP
Serena fights back at Roland Garros as Nadal, Djokovic cruise
PARIS — Serena Williams survived a first-round scare at the French Open on Monday as she battled back from a set down to defeat Russian world No. 83 Vitalia Diatchenko, while Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic both eased through.The 37-year-old Williams, who is attempting to equal Margaret Court's all-time record of 24 Grand Slam titles, racked up her 800th career main draw win with her 2-6, 6-1, 6-0 victory in front of a half-full Court Philippe Chatrier.Nadal started his bid for a record-extending 12th men's Roland Garros title with a 6-2, 6-1, 6-3 win over German qualifier Yannick Hanfmann, before world No. 1 Djokovic saw off Poland's Hubert Hurkacz in straight sets.This was only Williams' fifth match since collapsing to defeat late on against Karolina Pliskova in the...
May 27, 2019

Serena fights back at Roland Garros as Nadal, Djokovic cruise

Serena Williams of the US reacts as she plays against Russia's Vitalia Diatchenko during their women's singles first round match on day two of The Roland Garros 2019 French Open tennis tournament in Paris on Monday. — AFP
'Mother, champion, queen': Serena unveils new Roland Garros outfit
PARIS — One year after her 'Black Panther' catsuit caused controversy, Serena Williams returned to Roland Garros on Monday, dressed in a zebra-striped cape emblazoned with the words 'mother, champion, queen....’.The 37-year-old American wore the Nike-backed black-and-white cape as she arrived on Court Philippe Chatrier for her opening match against Vitalia Diatchenko.Once the cape was removed, Williams revealed a black and white zebra-stripe print dress.Williams fell foul of Roland Garros last year with her one-piece black outfit, which she said she needed to wear to boost her circulation.She had suffered blood clots when she gave birth to her daughter Alexis Olympia."I believe we have sometimes gone too far. Serena's outfit, for example, would no longer be...
May 27, 2019

'Mother, champion, queen': Serena unveils new Roland Garros outfit

Serbia's Novak Djokovic eyes the ball before hitting a return to Poland's Hubert Hurkacz during their men's singles first round match on day two of The Roland Garros 2019 French Open tennis tournament in Paris on Monday. — AFP
'I can make history again': Novak eyeing second 'Djoko Slam'
PARIS — World No. 1 Novak Djokovic said that he "can make history again" as he looks to hold all four Grand Slam titles simultaneously for the second time, after easing into round two at the French Open on Monday.Djokovic laid down an early marker at Roland Garros, powering past promising Polish youngster Hubert Hurkacz 6-4, 6-2, 6-2 in his opening match.The Serbian is one of only three men, along with Don Budge and Rod Laver, to have won four straight Slam tournaments, after his first, and so far only, French Open title in 2016.Now he can follow in Australian great Laver's footsteps by achieving the feat twice with victory in the final in Paris on June 9."I put myself in a situation where I can actually make history of tennis again and obviously I have very high...
May 27, 2019

'I can make history again': Novak eyeing second 'Djoko Slam'

Marseille's Mario Balotelli left of Italy's 33-man squad named on Monday for Euro 2020 qualifiers against Greece and Bosnia next month.
Belotti recalled, Balotelli out of Italy Euro 2020 qualifiers
MILAN — Torino forward Andrea Belotti has been recalled but Marseille's Mario Balotelli left of Italy's 33-man squad named on Monday for Euro 2020 qualifiers against Greece and Bosnia next month.Belotti, who has been absent from the Azzurri since last September, was included on coach Roberto Mancini's list, with AC Milan goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma ruled out with a hamstring injury.Balotelli, who has scored eight goals in 15 games since joining the French club in January has not featured on the international stage since September.Roma's Antonio Mirante, who received one call-up under former Italy coach Antonio Conte, comes in for Donnarumma, with Atalanta goalkeeper Pierluigi Gollini also handed a first call-up after his side's first-ever Champions League...
May 27, 2019

Belotti recalled, Balotelli out of Italy Euro 2020 qualifiers

File photo of Newcastle United Football club.
Abu Dhabi group has agreed terms to buy Newcastle — report
LONDON — Abu Dhabi billionaire Sheikh Khaled Bin Zayed Al Nehayan says he has agreed terms with Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley to buy the Premier League club, the Newcastle Chronicle reported on Monday.The Chronicle said they had been contacted by the Sheikh's representatives, who sent them a statement regarding reports of a possible sale."We can confirm that representatives of His Highness Sheikh Khaled Bin Zayed Al Nahyan are in discussions with Mike Ashley and his team, about the proposed acquisition of Newcastle United Football Club," read the statement."We view it as an honor to have the opportunity to build on the strong support, history and tradition of the club."We have agreed terms and are working hard to complete the transaction at the earliest...
May 27, 2019

Abu Dhabi group has agreed terms to buy Newcastle — report

Tottenham Hotspur's English striker Harry Kane (L) and Tottenham Hotspur's English midfielder Dele Alli (2nd R) take part in a team training session at Tottenham Hotspur's Enfield Training Centre, north London, on Monday ahead of their UEFA Champions League Final football match against Liverpool. — AFP
Kane 'feeling strong' in bid to be fit for Champions League final
LONDON — Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane says he is feeling strong in his bid to recover from injury for the Champions League final against Liverpool, but manager Mauricio Pochettino stressed Spurs' fortunes would not rest on whether or not he plays.Kane, Spurs' top Premier League scorer for the last five years, has been out of action since tearing ankle ligaments in the quarterfinal first leg against Manchester City but has returned to full training with his teammates.He looked free of injury worries in Monday's training session which was open to the media ahead of Saturday's match at the Wanda Metropolitano stadium in Madrid, Spurs' first appearance in a Champions League final."I'm in a good place, the ankle feels strong. It's down to the manager...
May 27, 2019

Kane 'feeling strong' in bid to be fit for Champions League final

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