Sport world international : 2016-05-22

Friday, 27 May 2016

Ibrahimovic to United reeks of short-termism... but that does not makeit a mistake

Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s supposed move to Manchester United may appear counter-intuitive but it could prove a very astute piece of business, writes Richard Jolly.

Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the French Open with a wrist injury.

Kei Nishikori emerged victorious from a gruelling five-set match with Fernando Verdasco to reach the fourth round of the French Open.

Richard Gasquet swept past Nick Kyrgios in straight sets to reach the fourth round of the French Open.

Andy Murray took less than two hours to complete a convincing 6-1 6-4 7-6 (7-3) win over Ivo Karlovic in their third-round match at the French Open.

Agnieszka Radwanska survived a second-set wobble to qualify for the last 16 of the French Open with a 6-2 6-7 (6) 6-2 victory over Czech Barbora Strycova on Friday.

Kei Nishikori emerged victorious from a five-set duel with Fernando
Verdasco, while Simona Halep bounced back against Naomi Osaka in the French Open third round.

Watch this Miami Hurricanes player take bat-flipping to an epic level

It seems like you can't go a day without seeing a baseball player unleashing a ridiculous bat flip.

You couldn't actually think this was over ... right?

How do you really feel?

Andy Murray's French Open has already been a hair-raising ride and things are unlikely to get much simpler on Friday as Ivo Karlovic trains his mighty serve on the world number two.

Goffin confident after victory, Ivanovic talks technical play, Bacsinskzy's tactical change-up allowed comeback and Mladenvoic wraps up her game in style.

Guardiola tells City he needs a new team, the Reds chase Mane as Gotze deal crumbles while Roma and West Ham want Newcastle winger. It's Friday's Paper Round.

Brazil have called on Kaka as a late addition for next month's Centenary Copa America in the United States, the Brazilian Football Confederation said on Thursday.

It’s a question engrained in the supporters’ DNA: ‘we do we support Atletico Madrid?’ Pete Jenson explores how Diego Simeone’s men are on the verge of providing the perfect explanation…

Warriors stave off elimination, force Game 6 against Thunder

Wade Boggs fights back tears as he gets his Red Sox number retired

Yadier Molina's heads-up play saves Cardinals from embarrassing error

An epic comeback is still on the table -- theoretically.

Saints head coach Sean Payton says C.J. Spiller is moving like a different player at team OTAs.

The New Orleans Saints brought in C.J. Spiller in 2015 to add another weapon to an offense that had suddenly, and ironically, found itself becoming increasingly one-dimensional.

Ramsey replaces Arteta as Arsenal's new No. 8

The Welsh midfielder will take the shirt number from outgoing Mikel Arteta as the north Londoners continue their number allocation shake-up ahead of the new season.

Women’s Champions League final, Mapei Stadium – Wolfsburg 1 (Popp 88) Lyon (Ada Hegerberg 12) – Lyon win 4-3 on penalties

Fabian Delph’s hopes of competing at Euro 2016 suffered a huge blow after England manager Roy Hodgson revealed the midfielder would only make his standby list.

Serena Williams made light work of Teliana Pereira to reach the French Open third round with a comprehensive 6-2 6-1 victory.

Italian rouleur Matteo Trentin fought back to round compatriots Moreno Moser and Gianluca Brambilla on the home straight in Pinerolo to win stage 18 of the Giro d'Italia in some style.

The reigning European champions endured an atrocious World Cup, but do they remain a force to be reckoned with? Nick Ames takes a look.

Novak Djokovic wasted a few opportunities but safely reached the third round of the French Open with a 7-5 6-3 6-4 victory against Belgian qualifier Steve Darcis on Thursday.

The UFC will go to The Land for the first time ever with Stipe Miocic defending his heavyweight title against Alistair Overeem.

Who needs David De Gea?

Keylor Navas will be starting in goal for Real Madrid in the Champions League final this weekend, but he isn't even supposed to be.

Durant's defense is quietly the story of the series

Kevin Durant's defense in the Western Conference Finals might be the single most overlooked reason why the Oklahoma City Thunder appear to be light years ahead of the Golden State Warriors.

This is shocking.

It should come as no surprise that in a poll of 100 college football recruits, Oregon was picked as the program with the best uniforms in the nation - by a large margin - ahead of Baylor and Florida State.

The Seahawks and Packers are at the top, but a long list of Pro Bowl quarterbacks make the NFC up for grabs.

The family of Jules Bianchi has launched a legal action in connection with the Frenchman's accident at the 2014 Japanese GP.

The Falcons receiver shared his thoughts on the new rule that will greatly impact his best asset.

Over the past five-plus years, the NFL has made a concerted effort to make the game of football safer -- particularly on kickoffs. The league has moved kickoffs up to the 35-yard line, and now, it's made changes to touchbacks.

The German was reportedly becoming disillusioned with the Gunners' lack of a Premier League title challenge but is now open to discussing a new contract after Euro 2016.

Victor Moses is among a number of players missing for Nigeria as they take on Mali in a friendly.

Bellerin tops Barcelona's shortlist as defensive overhaul begins

The Spanish champion has sounded out the 21-year-old Arsenal defender over his availability but the Gunners have no plans to sell their first-choice right back.

Rafael Nadal chalked up a double century of Grand Slam match wins by putting Argentine challenger Facundo Bagnis firmly in his place with a 6-3 6-0 6-3 demolition job in the second round of the French Open on Thursday.

The Mamba knows a thing or two about history.

LeBron James scored 23 points then grabbed a seat, Kevin Love scored 25, and the Cleveland Cavaliers unleashed tenacious defense on Toronto to regain control of the Eastern Conference finals with a 116-78 rout of the Raptors in Game 5 on Wednesday night.

Wade Boggs wears Yankees World Series ring at ceremony at Fenway Park

Wade Boggs spent his first 11 years in the majors with the Boston Red Sox, cementing his Hall of Fame credentials and his legacy as one of the game's greatest hitters.

Team USA cyclist Jennifer Velente

CBS News

Team USA athletes are in the home stretch of training for the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

Sturridge and Cahill miss training, giving England potential injurynightmare

England striker Daniel Sturridge reportedly missed training on Wednesday ahead of the Euro 2016 warm-up match against Turkey on Friday.

Andy Murray swerved a monumental upset against home qualifier Mathias Bourgue at the French Open, but his five-set comeback victory only cast further doubt on his title-winning credentials.

Croatian Ivo Karlovic became the oldest man to reach the third round of a grand slam for 25 years when the 37-year-old came through a marathon five-setter against Australian Jordan Thompson at the French Open on Wednesday.

Spain are currently enjoying unparalleled success in the Champions League but a seismic shift is about to realign European superiority, writes Jim White.

We take a look at Ukraine, who are in Group C, in our Euro 2016 previews.

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