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Lakers interview Kidd for coaching gig; Suns challenge LA for Monty Williams Luisa Morales (Philstar.com) - April 24, 2019 - 8:48am LAGUNA, Philippines — The search for a new head coach for marquee franchise Los Angeles Lakers continues with the team reportedly meeting with former NBA star and Milwaukee Bucks coach Jason Kidd on Monday (Tuesday Manila time). ESPN Dave McMenamin reports that Kidd met with Lakers GM Rob Pelinka and Kurt Rambis for the coaching vacancy. Kidd joins former Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue and 76ers assistant Monty Williams as potential replacements for Luke Walton, who was recently appointed Sacramento Kings coach. Walton, who was sued for sexual assault earlier this week, was relieved of his coaching duties in LA after a mediocre 2018-2019 season that failed to get LeBron James and the rest of the team into the playoffs. Meanwhile, the Phoenix Suns have also fired head coach Igor Kokoskov and … [Read more...] about Lakers interview Kidd for coaching gig; Suns challenge LA for Monty Williams

  The 29-year-old American star also withdrew from defending her title in Singapore last month, posting on social media she was shutting down indefinitely because of wrist pain. Wie returned at the year's first major tournament, the ANA Inspiration, earlier this month but missed the cut and also missed the cut at last week's LPGA Lotte Championship in Hawaii. She met with doctors Monday and announced Tuesday she was going to focus on her health without giving a timetable for her LPGA return. "Had an encouraging visit with my doctor, however we both think it's in my best interest to take some time away to allow my body to heal properly and get stronger," Wie posted on Instagram. "Health is my top priority right now and hopefully I can get back to being pain free real soon. Thank you everyone for staying patient with me. I appreciate y'all." Wie has been nagged by past wrist injuries as well as neck, back, hip, knee and ankle injuries. … [Read more...] about Wie to ‘take some time away’ from LPGA to heal injury

  Solskjaer, talking before the crucial Manchester derby between the sides at Old Trafford on Wednesday, made reference to City's supposed habit of fouling high up the field to stop opponents hitting them on the break if Guardiola's players are out of position. But City boss Guardiola did not take kindly to that analysis and appeared to accuse Solskjaer of trying to influence referee Andre Marriner, who will take charge of the derby. "That's the reason why, of course," said Guardiola when asked if he was concerned Solskjaer's comments might be intended to influence the referee. "I know exactly what I said to my players from day one to the last day. "So when a player wants to attack, we have to be honest and, of course, there is contact, there are fouls. "But when it happens and you arrive late, that is why there are referees -- to make yellow cards or red cards or whatever they decide, but never have I prepared a game (to do it). "I prepare the game to do our own game, that … [Read more...] about Guardiola hits backs at Solskjaer’s ‘tactical’ fouling jibe

  Victory for City in the Premier League clash will keep the reigning champions on course to become the first team in English football history to win a treble of all three major domestic trophies in the same season. City boast an impressive run of five wins and a draw in their last seven league visits to Old Trafford -- a sequence that includes 6-1 and 3-0 victories. Guardiola, however, refused to use that form guide as a reason for confidence, although he accepted a trip to Old Trafford was not as daunting as in previous years. "I don't make theories about what happened in the past for what is going to happen in the future," Guardiola told reporters on Tuesday. "Every game is completely different. The reason why is the fact this club in the last decade grew a lot and it is not scary to go there. "Before it was maybe more difficult. The players Manchester City had in the last decade made this game a little bit more equal." Man City can move one point clear of title … [Read more...] about Old Trafford holds no fears for Guardiola

  United take on City at Old Trafford on Wednesday 22 points behind the reigning champions and 24 adrift of leaders Liverpool, despite coach Solskjaer initially going a dozen league games unbeaten after succeeding the sacked Jose Mourinho. The weekend's 4-0 hammering at Everton was their third defeat in their five matches since and the 46-year-old called for patience when asked if he thought his squad was capable of competing for the title next season. "I don't think we've got the consistency to do that," said the former United striker.  "Over the last 18 games, we're not far away from them but it's doing it over the course of a season.  "We've done it for half a season now. Let's see. You can never say never."   - 'Realistic' -   United were last crowned champions in 2013,  and Solskjaer added: "You cannot expect things to happen overnight and we know that. It will happen gradually and we have to be realistic enough as a club that we have to take it … [Read more...] about Solskjaer warns United will have to wait for next Premier League title