Players won’t protest when they hear about Wimbledon prize money, claim organisers
Productive meeting held with officials on Monday
Buildup to French Open dominated by discontent
The All England Club is confident that there will be no player protests at Wimbledon following their meetings with representatives of the top tennis players at the French Open. amunra.help
Individuals representing top tennis players, led by the former WTA chief executive Larry Scott, met Wimbledon officials on Monday to discuss the state of the dispute, discussions that both parties viewed as productive.
Continue reading...NWSL plans to gain growth through men’s World Cup pandemonium
Plenty of women watch the men’s tournament but are yet to translate fandom to the women’s game – will that change this summer?
The NWSL’s 14th regular season wrapped up match week 10 of 27 over the weekend, officially commencing a month-long break to honor the terms of their collective bargaining agreement (which stipulates a week-long intermission during the season) and a pause from play for the opening phase of the men’s World Cup.
So, how will the World Cup break affect the NWSL? And could it provide a boost to the league?
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Continue reading...Marvin Harrison: I support Jacoby Brissett, but can't build chemistry while he holds out
Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett is sitting out voluntary offseason practices while he seeks a new contract, which means he's not building chemistry with wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr.
Asked whether he has developed chemistry with Brissett, Harrison answered, "Not much. He's got to be here to do that."
Harrison added, however, that he supports his teammate seeking what he considers a fair deal.
"I'm all supportive of what he's doing. He has to do what's best for him and his family," Harrison said.
Ultimately, Harrison said a quarterback and a wide receiver get on the same page by working together.
"Reps are the best thing, constant communication off the field, whether it's meeting with him, watching film together," Harrison said.
Harrison and Brissett aren't doing that, and there's no telling when or if Brissett will get a contract that's to his satisfaction.
