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Man United, Chelsea target is courted by a Serie A giant
- May 25, 2017

However, Morata is said to be frustrated with a lack of starter opportunities due to the unmovable figure of Karim Benzema. Morata is no stranger to Italian football after a spell at Juventus. The Rossoneri have been linked with the Spanish worldwide in the past, but it was thought he preferred a move to the Premier League . However, according to Marca , they could face competition from AC Milan who are looking to make wholesale changes at the San Siro. (more...)

Arsene Wenger not thinking of FA Cup final as his Arsenal swansong
- May 25, 2017

Wenger claimed on Sunday that his players have endured a "horrendous environment" during the second half of the season, which contributed to their failure to secure Champions League qualification for the first time in 20 years. Wenger, however, says success would be a deserved reward for the team, who finished the Premier League season with seven victories out of eight matches. (more...)

LeBron James Just Did Something He's Never Done Before
- May 25, 2017

In the fourth quarter, Kyrie scored just three points to boost his total to 42 points on the night. "It certainly pleased James who said this after the game: "(Irving) took command. Kyrie Irving takes a jumper during Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Celtics on May 23. We were really good defensively. "I thought LeBron made a lot of the right plays", he said. (more...)

Manchester United win Europa League in emotional final against Ajax
- May 25, 2017

Less than 48 hours after a terror attack killed 22 people and injured many more at Manchester Arena, the club's fans, players and staff stood unbowed in Stockholm. We play for England, for Manchester and for the people who died". "This is just football but what happened on Monday was disgusting". Fortunately, Phil Neville has come up with a new nickname for the Manchester United boss. (more...)

British parliament closes to visits after Manchester attack
- May 25, 2017

An improvised explosive device went off late on Monday as thousands of mostly young fans streamed out of Manchester Arena in the northern English city at the end of United States artist Ariana Grande's performance. Go sing with the angels and keep smiling, mummy loves you so much". Twelve of them were aged under 16. "We ran and people were screaming around us and pushing on the stairs to go outside and people were falling down, girls were crying, and we saw these women being treated by ... (more...)

Blue Jays extend winning streak to four games
- May 25, 2017

There were plenty of theories. Looking fastball all the way in that at-bat from a pitcher he'd never faced before. He had all off three homers vs. lefties last season. All of his home runs have come with men on base. Well, it was only a matter of time before another member of the Toronto Blue Jays found themselves on the disabled list. (more...)

Irving scores 42, leads Cavaliers to a win from Warriors rematch
- May 25, 2017

After dropping their first game of the 2017 NBA Playoffs to the Boston Celtics in game three of the Eastern Conference Finals , the Cleveland Cavaliers turned things around in game four to earn a 112-99 victory. We've got a lot of guys with a lot of playoff minutes who've been in situations like that before. Without Isaiah Thomas for the rest of the season, the team ran out to a ten-point lead at the end of the first quarter with the likes of Avery Bradley (19 points) and Jae ... (more...)

United's financial muscle may prove too much for Ajax
- May 25, 2017

With David De Gea facing an uncertain future at Old Trafford amid renewed speculation over a move to Real Madrid , Pereira could have an even more important role next season after learning from the Spain worldwide and his No 2 Sergio Romero . (more...)

How to watch Game 4 of Cavs-Celtics
- May 25, 2017

He also struggled mightily in Game 3, scoring only 11 points after averaging almost 35 points in the previous 10 playoff games this season, all Cavs victories. Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue had elected to keep James in the game after he'd picked up his third foul at the 8:55 mark of the second quarter while contesting a Marcus Smart 3-pointer from the short corner, sending Game 3's hero to the line for three freebies. (more...)

The Special One bags Europa League title with Manchester United
- May 25, 2017

The United manager used his programme notes for last Sunday's game against Crystal Palace, the final Premier League fixture of the season, to take a dig at Souness' managerial career. "I suppose the argument would be, if you're a United supporter getting to a cup final, it doesn't really matter how you play, as long as you end up coming home with the cup." The France midfielder was all over the pitch, appearing as a third centre back one moment to head the ball away from danger, ... (more...)

No Roo-m in England squad
- May 25, 2017

WAYNE ROONEY'S England career was in tatters today after the former captain was left out of Gareth Southgate's squad to face Scotland and France next month. "The Scotland game is one of football's great fixtures", he said. "We are in a place in the group where a win can really put us in a very strong position, and that is what we want to achieve". (more...)

Pillar's homophobic slur part of a bigger problem
- May 25, 2017

Donaldson, who is on the disabled list with a strained left calf, then immediately added his own tweet: "Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha". General manager Ross Atkins confirmed the ban during a media availability before Thursday night's game at SunTrust Park. (more...)

Cavs staying humble with chance to close out Celtics
- May 25, 2017

Game 5 takes place in Boston on Thursday. James, determined to bounce back after a poor 11-point haul in Game 3, then steadied the Cleveland nerves in the fourth quarter, bringing the Cavaliers home for the win as Boston's fearless effort came up short. (more...)

Golden State expects to face Cleveland
- May 25, 2017

Golden State awaits the victor of the Eastern Conference Finals series between the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers. With the end a possibility for the 39-year-old Ginobili, San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich put his veteran in the starting lineup for the first time this campaign. (more...)

Benches clear in Giants-Dodgers series finale
- May 25, 2017

That led to both benches emptying, though nobody's heart was truly in it. The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants got into the weakest benches clearing brawl on Wednesday afternoon. With Grandal on second base, though, he began gesturing at the Dodgers catcher. They were sorry for the misunderstanding, Cueto said. Chase Utley scored on a wild pitch in the third on a pitch that was up and in to Grandal, which Grandal didn't appreciate. (more...)

Father, brother of Manchester bomber arrested in Libya
- May 25, 2017

But police say they're still working to determine whether Abedi had help in planning the bombing. "These relationships enable us to collaborate and share privileged and sensitive information that allows us to defeat terrorism and protect the public at home and overseas". (more...)

Man Utd beat Ajax to win Europa League
- May 25, 2017

We weren't good enough. Bosz put that down to a number of factors: The enormity of the occasion, the team's inexperience, United's cautious approach and physicality, and a dose of misfortune. A night that began with a moment of silence, then applause, in memory of the 22 people who died at Manchester Arena on Monday ended with United completing their trophy collection through goals from French midfielder Paul Pogba and Henrikh Mkhitaryan . (more...)

Pep Guardiola's family unharmed in terror attack at Manchester Arena
- May 25, 2017

City sealed a third-placed finish on the final day of the season on Sunday and finished 15 points back of champions Chelsea, a disappointing result for a man who had just won three straight Bundesliga titles with Bayern Munich and three straight La Liga titles with Barcelona before that. (more...)

Wenger pins hopes on last-day Arsenal coup
- May 25, 2017

The win over Middlesbrough on the Premier League's final day confirmed the Reds' return to the Champions League for only the second time in eight years and with it the promise of increased funds for manager Klopp to spend. "I made the decision to start Alexis at 4pm", Wenger said at a news conference. Last week, the Independent reported that Liverpool are interested in Hull City left-back Andrew Robertson, and Fulham's talented 17-year-old Ryan Sessegnon. (more...)

Chelsea Photos: Players celebrate with Premier League trophy
- May 25, 2017

Gary Neville has warned Antonio Conte that Chelsea can not afford to let Gary Cahill leave the west London club this summer. "For the club it is a great opportunity to win and do the Double". While Chelsea's run towards the Premier League crown was relentless, Mauricio Pochettino's squad were also gathering a head of steam which in any other season would probably have seen Spurs finish as champions. (more...)