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IT’S FIGHTING TYM</strong></p>
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Mike Tyson made a surprise appearance at AEW Wrestling overnight and looked in excellent shape ahead of a potential return to boxing!</p>
</p>
Iron Mike ripped off his shirt to stop WWE legend Jake ‘The Snake’ Roberts interfering with the match.</p>
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GOOD MORNING SPORTS FANS</strong></p>n
Project Restart was boosted last night with news of just two more positive tests in the Premier League.</p>n
Out of 996 tests conducted last week, two people came back positive, from two different clubs.</p>n
In the first round of testing, six players and staff from three different clubs were found to have Covid-19, from 748 samples.</p>n
A statement read: “The Premier League can today confirm that on Tuesday 19 May, Thursday 21 May and Friday 22 May, 996 players and club staff were tested for Covid-19.</p>n
“Of these, two have tested positive from two clubs.”</p>n
Meanwhile, Former FA and Arsenal chief David Dein says next season should run from February until November.</p>n
He says rewriting the football calendar would give leagues the time they need to finish the postponed campaigns safely.</p>n
He said: “I’d like to see next season recalibrated. One reason is we don’t know what’s going to happen.</p>n
“Will this season actually be able to finish in June and July? I wouldn’t put pressure on ourselves. If we have to, let’s finish this season in October or November.”</p>n
In other news, the NBA have a Mickey Mouse idea to resume the basketball season – a trip to Disneyland.</p>n
Top-class US sports have been on pause since March following the Covid-19 crisis, but NBA top brass are in talks to resume the season at Florida’s Disney World Resort in late July. </p>n”,”raw”:”
GOOD MORNING SPORTS FANS</strong></p>
Project Restart was boosted last night with news of just two more positive tests in the Premier League.</p>
Out of 996 tests conducted last week, two people came back positive, from two different clubs.
</p>
In the first round of testing, six players and staff from three different clubs were found to have Covid-19, from 748 samples.</p>
A statement read: “The Premier League can today confirm that on Tuesday 19 May, Thursday 21 May and Friday 22 May, 996 players and club staff were tested for Covid-19.</p>
“Of these, two have tested positive from two clubs.”</p>
Meanwhile, Former FA and Arsenal chief David Dein says next season should run from February until November.</p>
He says rewriting the football calendar would give leagues the time they need to finish the postponed campaigns safely.</p>
He said: “I’d like to see next season recalibrated. One reason is we don’t know what’s going to happen.</p>
“Will this season actually be able to finish in June and July? I wouldn’t put pressure on ourselves. If we have to, let’s finish this season in October or November.”</p>
In other news, the NBA have a Mickey Mouse idea to resume the basketball season – a trip to Disneyland.</p>
Top-class US sports have been on pause since March following the Covid-19 crisis, but NBA top brass are in talks to resume the season at Florida’s Disney World Resort in late July. </p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1590302172,”date_formatted”:”24th May 2020″,”time_formatted”:”7:07 am”},”author”:”Alan Scott”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/66699a0cd509bd1a4ccf96f4e347b83a?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”275388″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11524786″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-joseph-miles even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-275388″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
NOT CLEVER</strong></p>n
Tom Cleverley warns Project Restart is in “jeopardy” if a host of players test positive for Covid-19 in the next phase. </p>n
The former England midfielder Cleverley declared: “Phase one is as safe as going to the supermarket. </p>n
“But in phase two, you could be rubbing shoulders with 15, 20 guys on the same day.</p>n
“So if we get into phase two and there’s a sudden spike in positive cases, that puts the whole thing in jeopardy.</p>n
“Let’s wait for the information and the schedule on phase two and see if the players are happy with it.”</p></p>n”,”raw”:”
NOT CLEVER</strong></p>
Tom Cleverley warns Project Restart is in “jeopardy” if a host of players test positive for Covid-19 in the next phase. </p>
The former England midfielder Cleverley declared: “Phase one is as safe as going to the supermarket. </p>
“But in phase two, you could be rubbing shoulders with 15, 20 guys on the same day.</p>
“So if we get into phase two and there’s a sudden spike in positive cases, that puts the whole thing in jeopardy.</p>
“Let’s wait for the information and the schedule on phase two and see if the players are happy with it.”</p>
</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1590272174,”date_formatted”:”23rd May 2020″,”time_formatted”:”11:16 pm”},”author”:”Joe Miles”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/191ca1a6900dc713cc7aff9a1bdcb0dd?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”275385″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11524786″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-joseph-miles odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-275385″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
FEELING THE BURN</strong></p>n
Jack Cork has insisted most players back the return of the Premier League despite initial concerns over Project Restart.</p>n
He said: “Of course we all spoke about it on the Zoom calls and we all wanted to get back.</p>n
“The way they’ve gone about it has been great and our testing didn’t affect the NHS ones because it was all done separately.</p>n
“People had concerns but we all came to the decision that we were happy with how it was all being done.</p>n
“There are key workers and NHS staff putting themselves at a lot more risk, putting themselves in danger, but we’re in one of the safest environments, so were all happy to do so.”</p>n”,”raw”:”
FEELING THE BURN</strong></p>
Jack Cork has insisted most players back the return of the Premier League despite initial concerns over Project Restart.</p>
He said: “Of course we all spoke about it on the Zoom calls and we all wanted to get back.</p>
“The way they’ve gone about it has been great and our testing didn’t affect the NHS ones because it was all done separately.</p>
“People had concerns but we all came to the decision that we were happy with how it was all being done.</p>
“There are key workers and NHS staff putting themselves at a lot more risk, putting themselves in danger, but we’re in one of the safest environments, so were all happy to do so.”</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1590271210,”date_formatted”:”23rd May 2020″,”time_formatted”:”11:00 pm”},”author”:”Joe Miles”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/191ca1a6900dc713cc7aff9a1bdcb0dd?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”275384″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11524786″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-joseph-miles even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-275384″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
COIN TOSS</strong></p>n
Premier League clubs are being asked to pump a staggering £200million into the EFL to save their skins.</p>n
The size of the bailout has stunned top-flight chiefs who could have to find £10m each.</p>n
The idea — backed by Government ministers — would mean a one-off payment for the 71 distressed poor relations.</p>n
This is in addition to the previous solidarity payments made by Premier League clubs and after an agreement last month that the big boys would advance those payments of £125m to help smaller clubs.</p>n
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COIN TOSS</strong></p>
Premier League clubs are being asked to pump a staggering £200million into the EFL to save their skins.</p>
The size of the bailout has stunned top-flight chiefs who could have to find £10m each.</p>
The idea — backed by Government ministers — would mean a one-off payment for the 71 distressed poor relations.</p>
This is in addition to the previous solidarity payments made by Premier League clubs and after an agreement last month that the big boys would advance those payments of £125m to help smaller clubs.</p>
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EXCLUSIVE</strong></p>n
Former FA and Arsenal chief David Dein says next season should run from February until November.</p>n
He says rewriting the football calendar would give leagues the time they need to finish the postponed campaigns safely.</p>n
And Dein believes a season starting in 2021 could have fans in stadiums.</p>n
In a virtual talk to pupils for the Speakers For Schools charity, ex-FA and Gunners vice-chairman Dein said: “I’d like to see next season recalibrated. One reason is we don’t know what’s going to happen.</p>n
“Will this season actually be able to finish in June and July? I wouldn’t put pressure on ourselves. If we have to, let’s finish this season in October or November.</p>n
“We’d give ourselves ample time for the players to have a break. I’d like to see next season run from February to November. With luck, we could be in a position to have fans back.”</p>n”,”raw”:”
EXCLUSIVE</strong></p>
Former FA and Arsenal chief David Dein says next season should run from February until November.</p>
He says rewriting the football calendar would give leagues the time they need to finish the postponed campaigns safely.</p>
And Dein believes a season starting in 2021 could have fans in stadiums.</p>
In a virtual talk to pupils for the Speakers For Schools charity, ex-FA and Gunners vice-chairman Dein said: “I’d like to see next season recalibrated. One reason is we don’t know what’s going to happen.</p>
“Will this season actually be able to finish in June and July? I wouldn’t put pressure on ourselves. If we have to, let’s finish this season in October or November.</p>
“We’d give ourselves ample time for the players to have a break. I’d like to see next season run from February to November. With luck, we could be in a position to have fans back.”</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1590270163,”date_formatted”:”23rd May 2020″,”time_formatted”:”10:42 pm”},”author”:”Joe Miles”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/191ca1a6900dc713cc7aff9a1bdcb0dd?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”275374″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11524786″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-joseph-miles even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-275374″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
TAKING THE MICKEY</strong></p>n
The NBA have a Mickey Mouse idea to resume the basketball season – a trip to Disneyland. </p>n
Top-class US sports have been on pause since March following the COVID-19 crisis.</p>n
However, NBA top brass are in talks to resume the season at Florida’s Disney World Resort in late July.</p>n
The Disney ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida could be used as a “single site for games, practices and housing” to cut down on team travel across the States.</p>n
NBA spokesperson Mike Bass said: “Our priority continues to be the health and safety of all involved.</p>n
“And we are working with public health experts and government officials on a comprehensive set of guidelines to ensure that appropriate medical protocols and protections are in place.”</p>n
</p></p>n”,”raw”:”
TAKING THE MICKEY</strong></p>
The NBA have a Mickey Mouse idea to resume the basketball season – a trip to Disneyland. </p>
Top-class US sports have been on pause since March following the COVID-19 crisis.</p>
However, NBA top brass are in talks to resume the season at Florida’s Disney World Resort in late July.</p>
The Disney ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida could be used as a “single site for games, practices and housing” to cut down on team travel across the States.</p>
NBA spokesperson Mike Bass said: “Our priority continues to be the health and safety of all involved.</p>
“And we are working with public health experts and government officials on a comprehensive set of guidelines to ensure that appropriate medical protocols and protections are in place.”</p>
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PREM LATEST</strong></p>n
The Premier Leaue have announced the results of the second round of Covid-19 testing. </p>n
A statement read: “The Premier League can today confirm that on Tuesday 19 May, Thursday 21 May and Friday 22 May, 996 players and club staff were tested for Covid-19.</p>n
“Of these, two have tested positive from two clubs. </p>n
“Players or club staff who have tested positive will now self-isolate for a period of seven days.”</p>n”,”raw”:”
PREM LATEST</strong></p>
The Premier Leaue have announced the results of the second round of Covid-19 testing. </p>
A statement read: “The Premier League can today confirm that on Tuesday 19 May, Thursday 21 May and Friday 22 May, 996 players and club staff were tested for Covid-19.</p>
“Of these, two have tested positive from two clubs. </p>
“Players or club staff who have tested positive will now self-isolate for a period of seven days.”</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1590268309,”date_formatted”:”23rd May 2020″,”time_formatted”:”10:11 pm”},”author”:”Joe Miles”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/191ca1a6900dc713cc7aff9a1bdcb0dd?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”275365″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11524786″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-joseph-miles even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-275365″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
‘ABSOLUTELY'</strong></p>n
Basketball star Steph Curry has insisted he is “absolutely” ready to return to action.</p>n
The Golden State Warriors guard said: “Absolutely. I think yes. </p>n
“I think we’ve had so many conversations and they’re going to continue, to unfold as more information comes out, as everybody understands how to do it safely, as best you can.”</p>n
When asked about potentially playing against an opponent that had tested positive for Covid-19, he said: “Boy, that would be tough.”</p>n”,”raw”:”
‘ABSOLUTELY'</strong></p>
Basketball star Steph Curry has insisted he is “absolutely” ready to return to action.</p>
The Golden State Warriors guard said: “Absolutely. I think yes. </p>
“I think we’ve had so many conversations and they’re going to continue, to unfold as more information comes out, as everybody understands how to do it safely, as best you can.”</p>
When asked about potentially playing against an opponent that had tested positive for Covid-19, he said: “Boy, that would be tough.”</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1590267272,”date_formatted”:”23rd May 2020″,”time_formatted”:”9:54 pm”},”author”:”Joe Miles”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/191ca1a6900dc713cc7aff9a1bdcb0dd?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”275352″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11524786″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-joseph-miles odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-275352″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
RIDING SHOTGUNNER</strong></p>n
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will race in Sunday’s Monaco Grand Prix for McLaren – but only on a computer game.</p>n
F1’s season has not even started due to the coronavirus pandemic but they are running virtual GPs.</p>n
This week they should be racing around Monte Carlo but have to settle for an online version where the Arsenal striker will partner British racer, Lando Norris.</p>n
He said: “I’ve been practicing but it’s really hard! I’ve tried to train every day – hopefully Lando will help me because some of the turns are really, really hard.</p>n
“I said to my team before that I love challenges, and this one is a big one for me, so I’m happy to do it with Lando.”</p>n”,”raw”:”
RIDING SHOTGUNNER</strong></p>
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will race in Sunday’s Monaco Grand Prix for McLaren – but only on a computer game.</p>
F1’s season has not even started due to the coronavirus pandemic but they are running virtual GPs.</p>
This week they should be racing around Monte Carlo but have to settle for an online version where the Arsenal striker will partner British racer, Lando Norris.</p>
He said: “I’ve been practicing but it’s really hard! I’ve tried to train every day – hopefully Lando will help me because some of the turns are really, really hard.</p>
“I said to my team before that I love challenges, and this one is a big one for me, so I’m happy to do it with Lando.”</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1590264278,”date_formatted”:”23rd May 2020″,”time_formatted”:”9:04 pm”},”author”:”Joe Miles”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/191ca1a6900dc713cc7aff9a1bdcb0dd?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”275341″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11524786″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-joseph-miles even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-275341″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
RYS AND LOWS</strong></p>n
Ryan Giggs fears he will not see his Wales stars for 18 MONTHS due to coronavirus.</p>n
He told MUTV Group Chat: “Potentially we won’t have been together for over a year, it could be 18 months if it goes to March which isn’t ideal.</p>n
“We are supposed to play games in September, October and November which is obviously up in the air at the moment.</p>n
“We still don’t know.”</p>n
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RYS AND LOWS</strong></p>
Ryan Giggs fears he will not see his Wales stars for 18 MONTHS due to coronavirus.</p>
He told MUTV Group Chat: “Potentially we won’t have been together for over a year, it could be 18 months if it goes to March which isn’t ideal.</p>
“We are supposed to play games in September, October and November which is obviously up in the air at the moment.</p>
“We still don’t know.”</p>
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HORSING AROUND</strong></p>n
Jockeys will be required to wear masks when racing returns on June 1.</p>n
The British Horseracing Authority have released a 33-page document outlining the measures that will be in place. </p>n
Trainers have also been urged against entering any “difficult” or “fractious” horses as only two stall handlers wil be allowed. </p>n
The BHA will also appoint social distancing officers. </p></p>n”,”raw”:”
HORSING AROUND</strong></p>
Jockeys will be required to wear masks when racing returns on June 1.</p>
The British Horseracing Authority have released a 33-page document outlining the measures that will be in place. </p>
Trainers have also been urged against entering any “difficult” or “fractious” horses as only two stall handlers wil be allowed. </p>
The BHA will also appoint social distancing officers. </p>
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KEPT AT BAY</strong></p>n
Bayern Munich are in cruise control. </p>n
Hans-Dieter Flick’s side look set to extend their lead at the top of the table.</p>n
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
