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The former United player took over when the club were in League One and has achieved a remarkable transformation “Every three weeks I need my hair cutting.” There’s a video, much beloved of Sheffield United supporters, of Chris Wilder speaking to local radio during the club’s city-centre celebration of their promotion from League One in 2017. He has, shall we say, been enjoying the day . “I park in Cole Brothers. I walk past the city hall. Hot Pants, I used to go in. Every Saturday night. Best night ever. I walk down there – I’ve dived into the old fountain at the top of Fargate – walk past Josephine’s, how many times have I been in there, how many times were we refused entry when we were players.” Continue reading... from Football | The Guardian http://bit.ly/2Vycgwq

Chris Hughton’s position looks uncertain after five successful years, Youri Tielemans catches the eye but Leicester will face a battle to keep him and Wolves show the way forward When was the last time Manchester City finished a Premier League match with four centre-halves on the pitch? Pep Guardiola, who admitted he had been “trembling”, said he would have brought on another one if he had not already used all his substitutes and Sean Dyche said, with some pride, that he could tell the City manager was anxious. “I saw Pep Guardiola with my own eyes – and I heard it too – screaming, ‘Get it in the corner.’ That’s some compliment.” It was certainly not a stress-free afternoon at Turf Moor for the league leaders and reigning champions but 12 league wins in a row suggest City can handle the pressure. If they can make it 14, it will guarantee the championship trophy staying in Manchester and there are no signs that they will not be able to cope now the heat of the battle is close to intole...

Ajax head coach Erik ten Hag shrugged off Mauricio Pochettino's suggestion that Ajax have an unfair advantage before Tuesday's Champions League semi-final first leg in London against Tottenham. The Dutch side have had a week off to prepare for this match, whereas Spurs played on Saturday, losing 1-0 to West Ham in the Premier League • Martin Jol’s tactics briefing: where Tottenham v Ajax could be decided Continue reading... from Football | The Guardian http://bit.ly/2IOW4Rt

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has said he is 'living his dream' as his side prepare for the first leg of their Champions League semi-final against Ajax. Lucas Moura, who is set to play an important role for Spurs with key players missing, including both Harry Kane and Son Heung-min, added that the team needs to 'play like a family' against the Dutch side Martin Jol’s tactics briefing: where Tottenham v Ajax could be decided Continue reading... from Football | The Guardian http://bit.ly/2VrmLBV

Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk and Vivianne Miedema of Arsenal have been crowned Professional Footballers’ Association players of the year for the 2018-19 season, with Manchester City’s  Raheem Sterling  and Georgia Stanway named as young players of the year Van Dijk votes for Raheem Sterling to be PFA player of the year Arsenal crowned WSL champions with game to spare after thrashing Brighton Continue reading... from Football | The Guardian http://bit.ly/2GSawGf

TORONTO ��� As talented as the Toronto Raptors and Philadelphia 76ers are, and as incredible as Kawhi Leonard has been offensively, this conference semifinals series has quickly turned into an old-school, Eastern Conference grind. from NBA.com: News https://on.nba.com/2PzlRxy

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When will the rookie QBs be ready to play? Can the Chiefs replace Tyreek Hill if need be? These are some of the post-draft questions facing NFL teams. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2J29uZR

Everybody is hitting bombs -- not just Christian Yelich and Cody Bellinger -- and baseball fans might as well get used to it. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2GIIlbE

The Champions League heads into the final four! Will Ajax's remarkable run continue vs. Spurs? Can Liverpool deny Barcelona and Lionel Messi? from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2USWFn2

Barcelona have sleepwalked to the La Liga title, and if they don't wake up, their Treble dreams will end at the hands of Liverpool. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2vxnti5

No. 1 overall pick Kyler Murray's Gatsby-inspired suit was on point, but his wasn't the only bold look. We grade the best-dressed from the NFL draft. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2ZM6XIW

How did the draft look through a college lens? Well, the SEC broke its own record for players going in the first two rounds -- and the Big 12 continued to disappoint, despite producing the No. 1 overall pick. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2PBgcaz

How the coach disobeyed his wife's post-surgery instructions and why a former player called him "soft as a baby's ass." from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2XSG5Fu

The debut of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Gary Sanchez's return helped remix this week's rankings from No. 1 on down. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2GSYrkk

The whirlwind debut produced indelible moments and experiences that Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and fans will never forget. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2IKZDIo

The MLS schedule is getting hot and heavy. LAFC doesn't appear perturbed, but Tim Howard's Colorado Rapids look lost at sea. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2GRRrnJ

Ariel Helwani shares his thoughts on Rory MacDonald's thought-provoking postfight interview this past weekend and also provides a glimpse of what to expect from Monday's show. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2vqVrVF

Messi will get all the plaudits as Barca claimed an eighth league title in 11 seasons, but the manager, Valverde, deserves as much praise. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2PCpKC2

From Juan Francisco Estrada winning the junior bantamweight championship to Daniel Roman adding a junior featherweight belt in what could be fight of the year so far, it was a great weekend for boxing. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2V1RLsM

MILWAUKEE ��� Just one game removed from one of the most marvelous seasons of basketball in Milwaukee Bucks history ��� 60 victories in the regular season, a sweep of Detroit in the first round, the debut of a dazzling new arena ��� the team is loathe to let all that go and overreact to 48 minutes that didn���t go their way in Sunday's Game 1 loss to the Celtics. from NBA.com: News https://on.nba.com/2DFMufF

NEW YORK ��� Houston Rockets guard Chris Paul has been fined $35,000 for aggressively confronting and recklessly making contact with a game official, it was announced today by Kiki VanDeWeghe, Executive Vice President, Basketball Operations. from NBA.com: News https://on.nba.com/2ZJ9q7b

John Schuhmann and I break down all of the action from the conference semifinals this weekend. We discuss Golden State's Game 1 win over Houston, Boston's impressive performance against Milwaukee, the dominance of Kawhi Leonard, Game 2 adjustments, and more. from NBA.com: News https://on.nba.com/2GVxZ9L

SAN ANTONIO -- Coach Gregg Popovich is negotiating a new deal with the San Antonio Spurs. from NBA.com: News https://on.nba.com/2DHoo49

The NBA's Last-Two Minute report says there were three incorrect non-calls in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals between the Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets. from NBA.com: News https://on.nba.com/2DFgZ5h

* Tonight on TNT: Game 2, Nuggets vs. Blazers (10:30 ET) from NBA.com: News https://on.nba.com/2V3CWG9

Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti made it clear today: he is planning on Billy Donovan returning as coach. from NBA.com: News https://on.nba.com/2Pyd9zC

* Tonight on TNT: Game 2, Sixers vs. Raptors (8 ET) from NBA.com: News https://on.nba.com/2XUs7mI

They were outgoing Premier League summer transfers that barely raised an eyebrow - but now Dusan Tadic and Daley Blind are chasing Champions League glory with Ajax. from BBC Sport - Sport https://bbc.in/2vrJC1t

Chelsea and Scotland striker Erin Cuthbert talks David Luiz's party, tumble dryer confusion, and how London is very, very different to Irvine. from BBC Sport - Sport https://bbc.in/2vC2NWB

Atalanta move into Italy's final Champions League spot as late goals from Marten de Roon and Mario Pasalic gave them a 2-0 win over Udinese. from BBC Sport - Sport https://bbc.in/2XV1spS

Judd Trump fights past Ding Junhui with a 13-9 win to reach the quarter-finals of the World Championship in Sheffield. from BBC Sport - Sport https://bbc.in/2LcijTD

Pita Taufatofua has competed in taekwondo and cross-country skiing, now he is targeting sprint canoeing at Tokyo 2020. from BBC Sport - Sport https://bbc.in/2ZI1Qtx

What we learned from last week's WTA and ATP events, including Petra Kvitova's rise, Dominic Thiem peaking at the right time, and Naomi Osaka handling the pressure of No. 1. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2J8Ymds

Mike Clay provides a fantasy breakdown of each skill-position pick from the first three rounds of the NFL draft. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2IJW7yb

A closer look at the average game score of starting pitchers can be helpful when it comes to eyeing the best trade targets, writes AJ Mass. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2XRgjBF

If the race for the Premier League title this season has been characterised by remarkable consistency, the battle for the final two top-four places has recently devolved into a farcical exhibition of failure... from Bleacher Report - Front Page http://bit.ly/2GUvVyK

This weekend saw a third major European title decided, as Barcelona secured their fourth La Liga title of the last five years. It checks Spain off the list and narrows the tension to four leagues: England, Germany, Portugal and the Netherlands... from Bleacher Report - Front Page http://bit.ly/2XUvUQM

Liverpool travel to Barcelona for the first time in 12 years for the opening leg of their UEFA Champions League semi-final clash on Wednesday, hoping to channel the same spirit that led them to victory in 2007... from Bleacher Report - Front Page http://bit.ly/2XTVipV

And that is why the Philadelphia 76ers traded for Jimmy Butler . It wasn't just because they could, or because the Markelle Fultz experiment went belly up before it ever started, or because Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons aren't enough on their own... from Bleacher Report - Front Page http://bit.ly/2vt3sJR

The Denver Nuggets won a second-round game for the first time since 2009 on Monday. Denver now leads its series with the Portland Trail Blazers 1-0 following a 121-113 victory in Game 1 at the Pepsi Center... from Bleacher Report - Front Page http://bit.ly/2ULoSvW

It's difficult to win NBA playoff games without adults, and the Philadelphia 76ers had one leading the way during Monday's 94-89 victory over the Toronto Raptors in Game 2 of their second-round playoff series... from Bleacher Report - Front Page http://bit.ly/2GNzoxP

With the aid of Alexa Bliss, Raw laid out its representatives for the two Money in the Bank matches at the pay-per-view of the same name May 19... from Bleacher Report - Front Page http://bit.ly/2ZI4PSG

With WrestleMania 35 and the Superstar Shake-up behind WWE , Monday Night Raw has set sights firmly on the future with Money in the Bank rapidly approaching... from Bleacher Report - Front Page http://bit.ly/2XSlbq3

The St. Louis Blues took a 2-1 series lead on the Dallas Stars following their 4-3 win Monday at American Airlines Center in Dallas. Patrick Maroon scored the winning goal with 1:38 left in the third period... from Bleacher Report - Front Page http://bit.ly/2XSleCf

The Philadelphia 76ers tied their second-round playoff series against the Toronto Raptors at a game apiece with Monday's 94-89 victory in Game 2 at Scotiabank Arena... from Bleacher Report - Front Page http://bit.ly/2XUfp7i

Philadelphia 76ers big man Greg Monroe suffered a sprained left ankle in Monday's playoff game against the Toronto Raptors and was ruled out for the remainder of the contest, per Derek Bodner of The Athletic... from Bleacher Report - Front Page http://bit.ly/2GJHWWj

After initially committing to Oklahoma in 2017, 4-star prospect Drew Sanders flipped his commitment to Alabama on Monday: The 2020 prospect is considered the No. 34 prospect in the class by the 247Sports composite rankings... from Bleacher Report - Front Page http://bit.ly/2vrZkJZ

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is taking drastic measures to ensure he's healthy enough to play against the Toronto Raptors in the 2019 NBA playoffs... from Bleacher Report - Front Page http://bit.ly/2V9fQhr

Detroit Tigers prospect Casey Mize has made an easy transition to Double-A. In his first game since being promoted from Single-A, the pitcher threw a no-hitter with only a walk ... from Bleacher Report - Front Page http://bit.ly/2vupZpq

The Cleveland Browns may be warming to the idea of acquiring Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy , according to the Akron Beacon Journal 's Steve Doerschuk ... from Bleacher Report - Front Page http://bit.ly/2XPH2yg

The Miami Dolphins landed quarterback Josh Rosen in a draft-day trade, but reportedly they weren't the only ones interested... from Bleacher Report - Front Page http://bit.ly/2PEH6OQ

The Seattle Seahawks reportedly have their eyes on a potential replacement for defensive end Frank Clark after they traded him to the Kansas City Chiefs this offseason... from Bleacher Report - Front Page http://bit.ly/2LbOG4P

Ajax manager Erik ten Hag has dismissed suggestions from Tottenham Hotspur counterpart Mauricio Pochettino that his side are favourites for their UEFA Champions League semi-final opening leg on Tuesday... from Bleacher Report - Front Page http://bit.ly/2UNE23H

Arizona Wildcats men’s basketball coach Sean Miller allegedly "fronted" a deal that would steer Deandre Ayton to his program when the Phoenix Suns big man was a highly regarded recruit... from Bleacher Report - Front Page http://bit.ly/2PyLvm4

Sabrina Greenlee, the mother of Houston Texans star DeAndre Hopkins, will be the subject of a feature-length film, according to Variety 's Justin Kroll ... from Bleacher Report - Front Page http://bit.ly/2UO2amA

Ajax have been lighting it up in the Champions League but how hard is it to replicate that form on FIFA 19? It is not easy, but if you follow these tips you can develop a team that can upset the big boys... from Bleacher Report - Front Page http://bit.ly/2DChFIU

Houston Rockets point guard Chris Paul has been fined $35,000 for making contact with a referee during Sunday's game against the Golden State Warriors, but he will not be suspended ... from Bleacher Report - Front Page http://bit.ly/2DE9fka

Virgil van Dijk has dismissed talk that he could win the Ballon d'Or this year following his coronation as the PFA Player of the Year on Sunday... from Bleacher Report - Front Page http://bit.ly/2UNYGk0

Motivation clearly isn't an issue for Josh Rosen as he adjusts to his new surroundings in South Florida. " I don't think my chip has got to grow anymore," Rosen said Monday in his first press conference as a member of the Miami Dolphins , per ESPN.. from Bleacher Report - Front Page http://bit.ly/2J1XXd2

When will the rookie QBs be ready to play? Can the Chiefs replace Tyreek Hill if need be? These are some of the post-draft questions facing NFL teams. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2J29uZR

Real Betis struck at the death to avoid defeat on Monday as they closed Week 35 of La Liga with a 1-1 draw to keep alive their European qualification dreams... from Bleacher Report - Front Page http://bit.ly/2UQZlBi

Everybody is hitting bombs -- not just Christian Yelich and Cody Bellinger -- and baseball fans might as well get used to it. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2GIIlbE

In Game 1, the Warriors won, the Rockets lost, but all anyone wanted to talk about was the third team on the floor. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2vq0QfA

The Champions League heads into the final four! Will Ajax's remarkable run continue vs. Spurs? Can Liverpool deny Barcelona and Lionel Messi? from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2USWFn2

Barcelona have sleepwalked to the La Liga title, and if they don't wake up, their Treble dreams will end at the hands of Liverpool. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2vxnti5

No. 1 overall pick Kyler Murray's Gatsby-inspired suit was on point, but his wasn't the only bold look. We grade the best-dressed from the NFL draft. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2ZM6XIW

How did the draft look through a college lens? Well, the SEC broke its own record for players going in the first two rounds -- and the Big 12 continued to disappoint, despite producing the No. 1 overall pick. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2PBgcaz

How the coach disobeyed his wife's post-surgery instructions and why a former player called him "soft as a baby's ass." from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2XSG5Fu

The debut of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Gary Sanchez's return helped remix this week's rankings from No. 1 on down. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2GSYrkk

The whirlwind debut produced indelible moments and experiences that Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and fans will never forget. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2IKZDIo

The MLS schedule is getting hot and heavy. LAFC doesn't appear perturbed, but Tim Howard's Colorado Rapids look lost at sea. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2GRRrnJ

Ariel Helwani shares his thoughts on Rory MacDonald's thought-provoking postfight interview this past weekend and also provides a glimpse of what to expect from Monday's show. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2vqVrVF

The Patriots love small, quick WRs, but Tom Brady's success throwing to big targets might have eased their minds about adding the 228-pound rookie. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2DChhtQ

Messi will get all the plaudits as Barca claimed an eighth league title in 11 seasons, but the manager, Valverde, deserves as much praise. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2PCpKC2

Jack Hermansson might have climbed into the title picture, and retirement might be on the mind of Jacare Souza after losing his spot in the championship chase. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2INllM5

Former NFL player Greg Hardy picked up his first win in the UFC in the co-main event of UFC Fight Night in Sunrise, Florida. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2V2YvXa

From Juan Francisco Estrada winning the junior bantamweight championship to Daniel Roman adding a junior featherweight belt in what could be fight of the year so far, it was a great weekend for boxing. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2V1RLsM

What we learned from last week's WTA and ATP events, including Petra Kvitova's rise, Dominic Thiem peaking at the right time, and Naomi Osaka handling the pressure of No. 1. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2J8Ymds

Mike Clay provides a fantasy breakdown of each skill-position pick from the first three rounds of the NFL draft. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2IJW7yb

A closer look at the average game score of starting pitchers can be helpful when it comes to eyeing the best trade targets, writes AJ Mass. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2XRgjBF

Raw and SmackDown look very different after WrestleMania and the Superstar Shakeup, but as WWE rumbles back into action, Kofi Kingston remains No. 1 in the latest ESPN WWE Power Rankings despite dramatic shifts elsewhere in the top 10. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2Zzm7Bm

Dutch duo Virgil van Dijk and Vivianne Miedema win the Professional Footballers' Association Player of the Year awards for 2018-19. from BBC Sport - Football https://bbc.in/2L7mUq5

Czech international striker Josef Sural dies following a bus crash involving several of his Alanyaspor team-mates. from BBC Sport - Football https://bbc.in/2J0P5El

Which player needs to dust down some old video cassettes? And who needs to 'dump' the celebration? Find out in his latest team of the week. from BBC Sport - Football https://bbc.in/2GE60dc

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has problems at Manchester United - the goalkeeper was not expected to be one of them. from BBC Sport - Football https://bbc.in/2IOwR9M

Pep Guardiola says Manchester City's "incredible" Premier League points total this season has exceeded his own expectations. from BBC Sport - Football https://bbc.in/2DCxu2a

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri says on-loan striker Gonzalo Higuain will remain with the Blues "in theory" next season. from BBC Sport - Football https://bbc.in/2ULUm4P

Is this the worst ever top-four battle? What has made Virgil van Dijk the player of the season? And could Jamie Vardy win the Golden Boot? from BBC Sport - Football https://bbc.in/2GQabnq

Aston Vila boss Dean Smith was pleased to see "sportsmanship prevail" as Leeds allowed his side to equalise. from BBC Sport - Football https://bbc.in/2W9JpeY

Match of the Day pundits Alan Shearer and Danny Murphy discuss why they believe Virgil van Dijk won the PFA Player of the Year award/ from BBC Sport - Football https://bbc.in/2Wb0Snq

Manchester City edge closer to the Premier League title with victory over Burnley thanks to Sergio Aguero's winner from BBC Sport - Football https://bbc.in/2vsOZ0d

A mistake by goalkeeper David de Gea gifts Chelsea an equaliser as Manchester United's hopes of playing in next season's Champions League are dented at Old Trafford. from BBC Sport - Football https://bbc.in/2IMTbRh

Watch highlights as Arsenal thrash Brighton 4-0 at the Amex to seal their first Women's Super League title since 2012 in front of a new WSL-record crowd of 5,265. from BBC Sport - Football https://bbc.in/2vpwJ87

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he didn't consider not picking David de Gea and refers to his error leading to Chelsea's goal as "just one of those things". from BBC Sport - Football https://bbc.in/2DBlbTO

Man City boss Pep Guardiola is pleased with the way his side restricted Burnley's chances and were able to find the right "rhythm" and a crucial winning goal at Turf Moor. from BBC Sport - Football https://bbc.in/2DDzK9n

Watch the reaction of the Sheffield United players as they celebrate promotion to the Premier League following Leeds' 1-1 draw against Aston Villa. from BBC Sport - Football https://bbc.in/2W75B9A

We remember one of English football's most infamous goals following Leeds' controversial goal against Aston Villa in the Championship on Sunday. from BBC Sport - Football https://bbc.in/2W9UHjm

Chelsea are knocked out of the Women's Champions League after a 1-1 draw at home against holders Lyon, going out 3-2 on aggregate after losing the first leg 2-1 in France. from BBC Sport - Football https://bbc.in/2vt8m9r

Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers says he is "very fortunate" to have Jamie Vardy at his disposal after the England international scored twice against Arsenal. from BBC Sport - Football https://bbc.in/2V2YFhm

Arsenal manager Unai Emery says Ainsley Maitland-Niles did not deserve to be sent off as his side's hopes of qualifying for next season's Champions League were dealt a blow with a comprehensive defeat by Leicester. from BBC Sport - Football https://bbc.in/2UOvyJr

Burnley boss Sean Dyche is delighted with the way his side played as they made it "as awkward as possible" for Man City, who eventually claimed a scrappy 1-0 victory at Turf Moor. from BBC Sport - Football https://bbc.in/2UOIWNH

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino believes the race to finish in the top four of the Premier League will go down to the last day of the season after a 0-1 loss to West Ham. from BBC Sport - Football https://bbc.in/2PBaDsG

Dutch duo Virgil van Dijk and Vivianne Miedema win the Professional Footballers' Association Player of the Year awards for 2018-19. from BBC Sport - Sport https://bbc.in/2L7mUq5

Real Madrid are stunned by La Liga's bottom club Rayo Vallecano, who keep their slim hopes of survival alive. from BBC Sport - Sport https://bbc.in/2UKTuxF

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has problems at Manchester United - the goalkeeper was not expected to be one of them. from BBC Sport - Sport https://bbc.in/2IOwR9M