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Inter Milan's path to the Champions League final against Manchester City
Inter Milan's path to the Champions League final against Manchester City
Inter Milan will play in its fifth Champions League final when it faces Manchester City in Istanbul on Saturday
2023-06-09 14:49
Man City's path to the Champions League final against Inter Milan
Man City's path to the Champions League final against Inter Milan
Manchester City will be playing in a second Champions League final in three years when the English team meets Inter Milan in Istanbul on Saturday
2023-06-09 14:47
Judy Murray: More needs to be done to protect athletes from abuses of power
Judy Murray: More needs to be done to protect athletes from abuses of power
More needs to be done to protect sportswomen from the abuse of power from coaches and other key figures in their professional life, Judy Murray has said. While the tennis coach, and mother of Wimbledon stars Andy and Jamie Murray, welcomed measures taken within the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) – which recently appointed a director of safeguarding in an increased effort to protect professional athletes from predatory coaches – she said further action is needed in the industry as a whole. “I think it’s up to all of the individual governing bodies to have someone in that head of safeguarding role that, whether you’re a coach, a parent, a player or in sports science, when you see something or if something happens to you, you know that that’s the group you go to, that’s the person you speak to, it will be treated in confidence but there will be action taken from it,” Murray told PA Media. “I think we’ve all seen a lot of brushing under the carpet over the years. And often you don’t know who to go to, and even if you do go to someone, you’re concerned: ‘Is it going to affect my selection for the team or my funding?’” The former Scottish No 1 player and long-time coach, 63, was speaking while promoting her debut novel, The Wild Card. The book centres on a fictional professional tennis player, who is manipulated by her coach during her earlier career as a 17-year-old into a sexual relationship, fearing that he will ditch her if she doesn’t comply. “For me, having been round the women’s tour, it’s a very male-dominated domain in terms of the coaches and you realise that the young players in particular, they’re travelling all the time, they’re away from home, the coach becomes a crutch, not just a coach. You actually assume a parent role, a friend role,” Murray added. “It’s very easy for players to become dependent on coaches, and fall into something that they don’t really understand and feel they can’t get out of.” She said she welcomed the wider awareness created by athletes who have come forward about their own experiences, citing the case of multiple Olympic gold medal-winning US gymnast Simone Biles, one of many women sexually abused by former team doctor Larry Nassar (who was subsequently jailed for 40-plus years). “Over the last few years, we’ve seen examples in several sports of players/performers telling about what’s happened to them in terms of abuse of trust and abuse of power, none more so than Simone Biles and other gymnasts with the US doctor, which went on for years,” said Murray. “It [the US gymnasts’ case] encouraged more people to speak out, and highlights the need for ensuring that those in positions of power within sport are suitably qualified, vetted and insured, and also that somebody is accountable to somebody else. “It makes such a big impact when top athletes like Simone Biles speak out about what’s happened to them,” Murray continued. “And it gives confidence to others to come out and talk and to share, and it is about raising awareness. “But at the end of the day, you can raise awareness, but you need somebody to act on that. And that is starting to happen, but it’s probably still in its relative infancy.” The Wild Card by Judy Murray is published by Orion, priced £14.99. Available now. Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live Nearly half UK adults believe LGBTQ+ representation important in storytelling – study What to wear to Glastonbury this year 11 ways to work white into your interiors
2023-06-09 14:45
IShowSpeed wears Indian jersey to support Virat Kohli during WTC final at Oval, fans react
IShowSpeed wears Indian jersey to support Virat Kohli during WTC final at Oval, fans react
IShowSpeed was spotted at the Oval cheering for India during the final WTC match against Australia
2023-06-09 14:25
Djokovic and Alcaraz meet in French Open semifinals; other matchup is Zverev vs. Ruud
Djokovic and Alcaraz meet in French Open semifinals; other matchup is Zverev vs. Ruud
Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz are scheduled to play against each other for the first time in more than a year when they meet in the French Open semifinals
2023-06-09 14:16
On this day in 2011: Liverpool sign Jordan Henderson from Sunderland
On this day in 2011: Liverpool sign Jordan Henderson from Sunderland
Liverpool signed Jordan Henderson from Sunderland on this day in 2011. The deal for the 20-year-old England midfielder was reported to be worth £16million. “Obviously it’s hard to leave your local club. I’m a Sunderland lad, I’ve supported them all my life,” Henderson told the Liverpool website. “But this is a massive opportunity for me. I’m really excited by it. “Coming to a massive club like Liverpool, there is always going to be competition. “Hopefully I can keep working hard, keep improving, and get my chance on the pitch.” Henderson picked up a winners’ medal in his first season at Anfield as Liverpool beat Cardiff in a Wembley penalty shoot-out to win the 2012 League Cup. He became Liverpool’s vice-captain in September 2014 and was appointed skipper the following July after Steven Gerrard’s departure. Henderson has gone on to lift seven trophies as Liverpool captain under Jurgen Klopp – the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, Carabao Cup, FIFA Club World Cup, UEFA Super Cup and Community Shield. He was named the 2019-20 Football Writers’ Association’s Footballer of the Year as Liverpool ended a 30-year wait to become champions of England. The 75-times capped Henderson has played 492 games for Liverpool, with only Jamie Carragher and Gerrard making more Premier League appearances for the club. Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live
2023-06-09 13:20
Rays sweep Twins 4-2 to extend win streak to 6 games, now 46-19 on the season
Rays sweep Twins 4-2 to extend win streak to 6 games, now 46-19 on the season
Minnesota’s Bailey Ober retired all nine batters,through three innings against the MLB-best Tampa Bay Rays
2023-06-09 13:19
Adell homers in return to majors as Angels beat Cubs 3-1 to complete series sweep
Adell homers in return to majors as Angels beat Cubs 3-1 to complete series sweep
Jo Adell homered in his first game back in the majors, Reid Detmers finally posted his first victory of the season and the Los Angeles Angels defeated the Chicago Cubs 3-1 to complete their third series sweep of the season
2023-06-09 12:53
Panthers edge Knights 3-2 in overtime to claw back in Stanley Cup final
Panthers edge Knights 3-2 in overtime to claw back in Stanley Cup final
Carter Verhaeghe's game-winner in overtime lifted Florida to a 3-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday as the Panthers clawed back a game...
2023-06-09 12:16
Deadly dreams: record Everest season among most dangerous
Deadly dreams: record Everest season among most dangerous
Scaling Everest is always dangerous, but expedition organisers have warned that a combination of extreme weather, corner-cutting on safety, and inexperienced and "impatient" foreign climbers has resulted in one...
2023-06-09 11:52
Vegas unable to capitalize on Florida's mistakes in Game 3 of Stanley Cup Final
Vegas unable to capitalize on Florida's mistakes in Game 3 of Stanley Cup Final
The power play that had carried the Vegas Golden Knights to a 2-0 series lead in the Stanley Cup Final wasn’t enough to power then to a victory Thursday night
2023-06-09 11:51
Florida back in Stanley Cup Final after taking advantage of matchups at home vs. Vegas
Florida back in Stanley Cup Final after taking advantage of matchups at home vs. Vegas
Being at home proved to be crucial for the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup Final against the Vegas Golden Knights
2023-06-09 11:50
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