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Warriors' Curry will visit NY to convince KD to stay | Sporting News
It appears like Stephen Curry will do everything he can to keep Kevin Durant with Golden State. Curry is returning to the U.S. from an Under Armour tour in China to visit Durant in New York before free-agency negotiations begin Sunday, according to a report from The Athletic, which cites unidentified league sources. Curry will be accompanied by Warriors general manager Bob Myers in what might be the team’s last chance to convince Durant not to leave the franchise. Durant averaged 26.0 points, 6.4 rebounds and 5.9 assists in 2018-19 and ascended to another level in the postseason before straining his calf in Game 5 of a second-round series against…
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Report: Saints' David Onyemata gets 1-game suspension | Sporting News
The Saints will be without David Onyemata to start the 2019 season. Click Here: watford fc shirt The defense tackle got handed a one-game suspension from the NFL for violating the league’s substances of abuse policy, ESPN reported Friday. It’s yet another blow to New Orleans’ defense, which will be without Sheldon Rankins as he recovers from a torn Achilles. Onyemata is coming off a career year after his fourth season with the team. He recorded 35 tackles and a career high 4 1/2 sacks after appearing in all 16 regular season games and two playoff games. He is entering the final year of his rookie contract after being selected…
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As the Rangers seek redemption, New York turns to Kaapo Kakko | Sporting News
Kaapo Kakko isn’t one to feel pressure. Coming into New York, as he weaved his way through the airport, skyscrapers and multitude of fans chanting his name, his calm demeanor was evident. It was more so Wednesday at Madison Square Garden; despite being surrounded by a scrum of reporters, he was like any other kid, hands in his pockets as he leaned back and offered a smile to the scrum before him. Not much overwhelms him – not even becoming the new face of a franchise. “Little bit [surprising],” Kakko said of the fanbase with a smile. When asked if there was any added pressure, he delivered a surefire answer.…
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Rocket Mortgage Classic: Lashley remains in control | Sporting News
Nate Lashley continues to hold the top spot on the leaderboard after the third round of the Rocket Mortgage Classic. The longtime pro is now just one day away from his first PGA Tour win as he holds a six-shot lead going into Sunday’s final round. While there’s no comfortable lead in golf, Lashley has a big cushion over the rest of the field. He became the first player to post 23 under through 54 holes of a Tour event since Jason Dufner in 2016 at the Desert Classic. Lashley matched his best round of the week (9-under 63) to get to the record-tying mark. The rest of the golfers…
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Wayne Rooney: Manchester United legend reveals he’s already received managerial offers from England and MLS
Wayne Rooney is yet to hang up his boots – but the former Manchester United and England skipper has already been receiving managerial offers. The 33-year-old is currently plying his trade in MLS with DC United, grabbing the headlines earlier this week with a stunning long-range goal against Orlando City on Wednesday night. And while Rooney continues to impress on the field, the experienced forward has also revealed he’s received offers to manage in both England and MLS – despite the fact he is yet to complete his coaching badges. “I’m taking the steps to get my badges completed and when I finish playing I’ll see what opportunities come up,” he…
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Manchester United: Five things that have happened since David Moyes signed six-year contract…with deal expiring this weekend
Click:screw world On July 1st 2013, David Moyes penned a six-year contract with Manchester United as the post-Ferguson era began. In just two days time, his contract will have finally expired. But what has changed since then? Well, just about everything, to be honest. The Scot was fired by United and given a big-money compensation fee. He was then hired by Real Sociedad, fired by Real Sociedad; hired as Sunderland manager, resigned from Sunderland following the first relegation of his career and hired as West Ham manager. Before leaving West Ham. But what else has happened since Moyes signed that ill-fated contract? talkSPORT.com has identified five key sporting events since…
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Manchester United confirm signing of Aaron Wan-Bissaka from Crystal Palace in £50million deal
Manchester United have announced the signing of defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka from Crystal Palace. Wan-Bissaka, 21, joins the Red Devils in a deal worth £50million after a stunning breakthrough season at Selhurst Park. The England Under-21 international has penned a five-year contract, with the option of a further year, understood to be worth more than £4million a year. He becomes United’s second signing of the summer after their £15million swoop for Swansea and Wales winger Daniel James earlier this month. The deal for Wan-Bissaka is thought to include a £45million up-front fee, with an additional £5million based on appearances and achievements. Ally McCoist and Laura Woods discuss if a 6-year deal…
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How Southampton could line up next season with Birmingham’s Che Adams, Huddersfield’s Aaron Mooy and Bristol City’s Adam Webster
Southampton fans should be upbeat ahead of Ralph Hasenhuttl’s first full season in charge. The Austrian replaced Mark Hughes with Saints in the relegation zone in December. Ray Parlour and Ally McCoist believe England can win the Women's World Cup And he was able to guide Southampton to safety with an upturn in results which included impressive wins over Arsenal, Tottenham and Everton. Regularly switching between a back three and a back four, Hasenhuttl’s style of football has impressed the St Mary’s faithful. Southampton are set for a summer clear-out, however, with Fraser Forster, Wesley Hoedt, Cedric Soares, Sofiane Boufal and Guido Carrillo reportedly heading for the exit door. Selling…
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Lockett turned away from Airbnb for being overqualified | Sporting News
Click:辦公室出租 Tyler Lockett had a … unique encounter with an Airbnb host. Lockett was looking to use the popular online service that arranges homestays in an upcoming trip but one week before his scheduled stay, the host canceled Lockett’s trip. The Seahawks wide receiver recounted the story on Twitter, where he shared the host’s reasoning for the last-minute cancellation. Lockett was “overqualified.” He went on to say the host advised him to spend his money on “high end houses” because of his “net worth.” Take a look at how exactly this went down: Airbnb ultimately took care of the situation and got a shout-out from the Pro Bowl player at…
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Jill Ellis relieved after 'most intense' game of career | Sporting News
Jill Ellis described the USWNT’s 2-1 quarterfinal victory over France as the most intense match of her career after the Women’s World Cup holders advanced to the semis. Goals in either half from experienced forward Megan Rapinoe ensured the US will face England in Lyon on Tuesday, but Wendie Renard’s late consolation for the host team left Ellis and her players emotionally exhausted at the end of a heated battle at Parc des Princes. Despite dominating much of the game and preventing France from having a shot on target in the first half, it was a nervy ending for the longtime coach, who said she had prepared her team for…