Girona not ruling out move to sign Barcelona’s Samuel Umtiti

    L’Équipe report this afternoon that newly-promoted Girona are interested in signing Barcelona’s Samuel Umtiti, who is under contract with the Blaugrana until 2026 after a recent contract extension cut down his salary. The northern Catalonia side’s president of the board Pere Guardiola  – the brother of Manchester City coach Pep – has indicated to SER…

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      Transfer news and football gossip: Chelsea target Coutinho, Liverpool summer transfer plans, Man United plot Real Madrid raid

      talkSPORT.com rounds up all the latest transfer gossip and top football news from Thursday’s papers and online, featuring Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United rumours… Chelsea will demand MORE than £100million from Real Madrid for Eden Hazard, if the Spanish club finally make a move for the Belgian ace this summer. (London Evening Standard) But Real…

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        Cardiff Triathlon 2015 race report

        The first Cardiff Triathlon drew thousands of participants and spectators to the city centre yesterday (28 June), despite some damp conditions. Advertisement On the racing front, four hotly contested races were on offer: Olympic race After 1500m of swimming, 40km on the bike and an epic 10km run, it was GB triathlete David Bishop who…

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          How Hillary Clinton Made Me Cry—Twice 

          Hillary Clinton is the Democratic Party’s official, indisputable nominee for the 2016 Presidential race. Let’s say it another way: Hillary Clinton is the first woman in the history of the United States of America to secure a major political party’s presidential nomination. Hillary Clinton is running for president.  And right now I can’t stop thinking…

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            A Greek rebellion

            June 29, 2015 Athens, Greece. Flickr. Some rights reserved Background Discontent A bare two  years ago, we witnessed an outbreak of global discontent. Mass protests took place in a host of different cities, including London, Madrid, New York, Istanbul, Cairo, Sofia, São Paulo and so on.  Back then, I suggested in an article in Open…

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              Mauro Ranallo to call Mayweather vs. McGregor for Showtime

              Former New Japan Pro Wrestling and SmackDown announcer Mauro Ranallo was announced officially today by Showtime as the lead play-by-play announcer for the August 26th Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr. fight. Showtime officials told The Sporting News that they would go with their usual boxing crew, and that the event would also include guest commentators,…

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                8 Eid Al Fitr holiday ideas for UAE residents

                It’s that time of the year again when UAE residents make those last-minute travel plans to jet off for the Eid Al Fitr holidays. ### Gulf News tabloid! has shortlisted holiday destinations for the discerning traveller, along with Eid week flight plans and deals to be had. ### For the quick getaway ### Azerbaijan ######…

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