CWNT and Utah Royals midfielder Desiree Scott pulls out of NWSL Challenge Cup

Canada women's national team midfielder Desiree Scott became the latest high-profile player to pull out of the National Women's Soccer League Challenge Cup in Utah.

The Utah Royals player made the announcement Tuesday morning on Twitter, hours before her team is set to play the Houston Dash.

This game is all I know and is beyond important to my heart," the 32-year-old native of Winnipeg wrote. "But one thing that is closer and dearer and has always come first is my family. I unfortunately will not be playing in the Challenge Cup. Beyond disappointed to not step on that field today but will see you soon."

Scott, capped 156 times by Canada, is the latest in a long list of players not partaking in the tournament, citing health concerns from the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Among others sitting out include Mallory Pugh, Christen Press, Tobin Heath and Megan Rapinoe.

The tournament in Herriman, UT, kicked off on Sunday with two matches.

Along with the Royals/Dash game, OL Reign will take on Sky Blue FC in the day's late match.

Keyshawn Johnson adding ‘NFL Live’ to his ESPN resurgence

ESPN is going all in with Keyshawn Johnson.

After The Post’s Andrew Marchand reported Johnson landed a spot on ESPN Radio’s national morning show, ESPN announced that the former Jets receiver will also be a part of the network’s revamped “NFL Live” program starting in August.

Laura Rutledge will be the new host of “NFL Live,” replacing Wendi Nix, as The Post previously reported. Marcus Spears, Dan Orlovsky and Mina Kimes will join Johnson as daily analysts, while Ryan Clark will appear on Fridays. The NFL and radio moves leave Trey Wingo in limbo.

Johnson, 47, was an analyst on “Sunday Night Countdown” and “Monday Night Countdown” from 2007-2015 before leaving briefly in 2016. He’s been hosting a local radio show on ESPN Radio in Los Angeles.

Kimes will no longer host the “ESPN Daily” podcast, with that gig going to Pablo Torre. The Post previously reported that Torre was getting a contract extension after the network pulled the plug on “High Noon,” which featured Torre and Bomani Jones.

Rockies’ Ian Desmond passionately explains why he’s sitting out the 2020 season: ‘Home is where I need to be’

Colorado Rockies outfielder Ian Desmond plans to sit out this season to be with his family and help grow youth baseball in his hometown in Florida.

The 34-year-old Desmond wrote Monday night on Instagram that the “COVID-19 pandemic has made this baseball season one that is a risk I am not comfortable taking.” But the biracial slugger also mentioned a myriad of issues within baseball, including racism, sexism, homophobia and socioeconomic concerns.

“With a pregnant wife and four young children who have lots of questions about what’s going on in the world, home is where I need to be right now,” Desmond wrote on Instagram. “Home for my wife, Chelsey. Home to help. Home to guide. Home to answer my older three boys’ questions about Coronavirus and Civil Rights and life. Home to be their Dad.”

Bukayo Saka’s Versatility Is The Sign Of A Truly Special Player; Arsenal Must Not Let Him Leave

       How often do you see a professional soccer player switching positions from game to game? A few might be able to play as either a central or wide attacker; some may be able to play on the left and right of a central defensive partnership; a few may even be adept as a full-back on both flanks. But how many do you see playing in roles that require a completely distinct skillsets, different ways of understanding the game, unique sets of movements and interactions with team-mates?

Neal Maupay's needless challenge led to the Gunners No.1 being stretchered off and the forward then went on to score the winning goal for Brighton

Another game, another horrible injury, another horrendous Arsenal defeat – one that surely ends any chances of Champions League

 football next season.

Belmont Stakes odds, predictions 2020: Surprising picks from top expert who's hit five races in a row

   Weather conditions could be a factor in the opening leg of the Triple Crown, with forecasts calling for a chance of rain at Belmont Park, New York, on Saturday,

Traditionally the final race of the Triple Crown, the Belmont Stakes serves as the opening chapter this year, after the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes were postponed because of the novel coronavirus pandemic.

  With four wins in five starts, including victories in the Florida Derby and Champagne Stakes, Tiz the Law has the look of a horse who could not only win the 2020 Belmont Stakes, but also be a Triple Crown contender. The Barclay Tagg-trained colt bred out of Twin Creeks (N.Y.) Farm, however, must overcome daunting history at Saturday's Belmont Stakes 2020. Only three post-time favorites have won the Belmont in the past 15 years. Additionally, only five winners have come from the No. 8 post position, which is what Tiz the Law drew earlier this week

Given the unorthodox nature of this year’s race, why not look at some of the less traditional wagering options and prop odds for this afternoons race.

Lindsey Vonn Elevates Her Moto Jacket & Shorts Look With White-Hot Heels

 

They celebrated Loving Day on June 12 - the anniversary of the 1967 ruling that abolished all anti-miscegenation laws remaining in 16 US States that were put in place to ban interracial marriage. 

Lindsey Vonn knows how to take a look from daytime to evening — and it’s all about the shoes.

For a night out in Los Angeles on June 13 alongside her fiancé, NHL star P.K. Subban, Vonn sported a white and tan moto jacket layered over a white T-shirt and matching shorts

 

Eden Hazard named in starting XI on Real Madrid's LaLiga return

REAL MADRID return to action following the coronavirus suspension with a clash against struggling Eibar.

Zinedine Zidane's title challengers return to LaLiga action on Sunday in the unfamiliar surrounds of the Estadio Alfredo Di Stefano as renovation work continues at their Santiago Bernabeu home.

Following Barcelona's easy win at Mallorca yesterday, a win for Madrid this evening is crucial as it would narrow the gap between the fierce rivals back to just two points at the summit.

They will be playing this 'home' game at the 6,000 capacity ground, which is the home of their reserve team, as renovation work continues at the Santiago Bernabeu. A win will see them close the gap on Barcelona to two points after the La Liga leaders beat Mallorca 4-0 on Saturday

 

 

Adria Tour round-up: Djokovic beats Zverev but misses out on final

Of course, I feel sad and disappointed. We have tried very hard to carry that out and it did not come to a realization. There is nothing more to it - we are turning a new page.Despite his victory, he missed out on a place in the weekend's final - with Filip Krajinovic going through instead. The Serbian came out firing in the first set, but Zverev responded stylishly, winning the second set 4-1. Djokovic had the crowd behind him at the Belgrade tennis centre which bears his name, and in the third set he consolidated his ground strokes and served out the match.   

      Meanwhile, the third event of the Adria Tour, due to take place in Montenegro at the end of the month, has been cancelled by local organisers 

Yankees expected to fight judge’s order to have 2017 letter from MLB over team’s own sign stealing unsealed

Yankees expected to fight judge’s order to have 2017 letter from MLB over team’s own sign stealing unsealed

Members of the Houston Astros took not-so-subtle jabs at the New York Yankees on Saturday morning.

The Yankees were all too happy to talk about the Astros sign stealing this spring. They were indignant and vocal after MLB confirmed long-held suspicions that Houston was illegally using electronics to steal signs and relaying them to the hitters in real-time. Having lost to the Astros in the American League Championship Series in 2017 and 2019, the Bombers — along with the Dodgers — were considered the victims of what the Astros had done.

However, The letter itself may not be unsealed until June 19 in order for the Yankees to file an emergency appeal.