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June 2, 2021 Grand Slams Pledge Meaningful Improvement After Osaka Withdrawal From French Open

Grand Slams Pledge Meaningful Improvement After Osaka Withdrawal From French Open

The four Grand Slams say they want to "create meaningful improvements" in supporting players after Naomi Osaka's withdrawal from the French Open.

23-year-old Osaka, pulled out on Monday - a day after the Slams threatened her with expulsion for not talking to the media.

On Sunday, Osaka won her opening match against Romania's Patricia Maria Tig in straight sets and was fined $15,000 (£10,570) for not doing post-match media.

The Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon and US Open have offered their "support and assistance" to her.

"We commend Naomi for sharing in her own words the pressures and anxieties she is feeling," they said.

"We empathise with the unique pressures tennis players may face."

The four major tournaments have faced criticism for the way they have handled the issue at Roland Garros.

 

 

 

June 2, 2021 Nets Clinch Series Win Over Celtics, While Lakers Face Elimination After Trailing In Series

Nets Clinch Series Win Over Celtics, While Lakers Face Elimination After Trailing In Series

The Brooklyn Nets clinched a 4-1 series win over the Boston Celtics, while reigning champions the Los Angeles Lakers are on the brink of elimination.

The Lakers, without Anthony Davis, lost 115-85 to the Phoenix Suns and trail 3-2 in the best-of-seven series.

LeBron James said the Lakers have got to be better if they want to force a game seven against the Suns.

The Lakers struggled without star forward Davis, who was ruled out with a left groin strain.

Elsewhere, the Denver Nuggets secured a 147-140 win in double-overtime against the Portland Trail Blazers.

The Blazers' Damian Lillard scored 55 points including a play-off record 12 three-pointers in defeat.

James Harden scored a 34-point triple-double in the Nets' 123-109 win, adding 10 rebounds and 10 assists.

Kyrie Irving added 25 points and Kevin Durant had 24 as the Nets shot 51.2 percent and made 15 of 32 three-point tries.

The Nets will play the Milwaukee Bucks in their first Eastern Conference semi-final since 2014.

 

 

 

 

June 2, 2021 Brazil Defends Hosting Of Copa America

Brazil Defends Hosting Of Copa America

Brazil's president has defended its hosting of the Copa America tournament despite the raging Covid pandemic.

There has been widespread criticism after the South American Football Association's (Conmebol) announcement on Monday that Brazil would be hosting the event, due to start next week.

A Supreme Court judge has ordered President Jair Bolsonaro to provide more information on the decision.

Brazil has been hit hard by the pandemic, with nearly 463,000 deaths.

Mr Bolsonaro said the decision was not up for discussion and that the tournament, which involves players across South America, did not pose a health risk.

He said on Tuesday that he had spoken with the health minister and they had agreed to host the event.

 

June 2, 2021 Ancelotti Exits Everton, Set To Clinch Madrid Job

Ancelotti Exits Everton, Set To Clinch Madrid Job

Carlo Ancelotti has stepped down as Everton Head coach and will stage a return to Real Madrid.

Ancelotti is one of the most respected and decorated figures in world football, one of only three men alongside Liverpool's Bob Paisley and Zinedine Zidane to win the Champions League in its various guises three times and but after a disappointing season at the Merseyside outfit, has stepped down from the post.

Everton's hierarchy will have been left reeling by the speed of events which went from Ancelotti talking about long-term planning to telling them he wanted to return to Real Madrid, where he won the Champions League in 2014.

The exit is also a cold shower on Everton's stated ambitions of joining European football's elite, an aim club owner, Farhad Moshiri hoped he had finally achieved by hiring Ancelotti.

Former Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Nuno Espirito Santo is rumoured to be a replacement for 61-year-old Ancelotti but He has also been linked with Crystal Palace but the idea of Goodison Park will surely appeal.

 

 

 

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