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Bale set to be fit for CL final The FAW confirmed on Friday that the Principality Stadium roof will be shut for the match between Juventus and Real Madrid on June 3, following talks with authorities. The decision comes after the UK raised its terrorism threat level in the wake of Monday’s suicide bomb attack in Manchester, which killed 22 people. “Following discussions between all stakeholders, the Football Association of Wales, as the organiser of the event, has made the decision to close the roof of the National Stadium of Wales for the 2017 UEFA Champions League Final – the roof will also be closed for the two official training sessions to be held at the Stadium on Friday, June 2,” said the FAW....

The Spain international has been tipped to return to training with the Premier League champions after failing to secure a move away during the transfer window. However, the 28-year-old has been omitted from the 25-man list for European duties, which cannot be updated again until after the group stage. Conte’s men 23/20 to win CL Group C Manchester United have surprisingly named Zlatan Ibrahimovic and James Wilson in their own squad....

No, he wasn’t a target to join the Big Three in Miami. But his decision to sign a three-year, $45 million offer sheet with the Dallas Mavericks will likely be the most important move made by a player not named LeBron James this summer. Why? Let us introduce you to the concept of restricted free agency and the NBA’s salary cap. When the Houston Rockets receive the signed offer letter — rather than the moment Parsons actually signs — they have 72 hours to match or let Parsons walk to their in-state rival....

MORE: Iguodala’s devastating crossover | Powerade’s inspirational Rose commercial | Buzzer-beating gaffe costs Sparty Twitter can’t come to a conclusion, which is why Chandler Parsons is here. We’re sticking with him. 

Was there anything he could do to avoid this? Aside from not run? Probably not. But I would propose that, if he did go, Colin Powell’s crusade should be to rescue America from its poisoned political atmosphere. The best way to do this would be to run as an independent, since both existing parties have been fatally compromised by money, extremism and a dependence on the amoral technicians of modern political practice....

After missing most of the San Diego Chargers’ training camp and preseason due to a contract dispute, the No. 3 overall pick in this year’s NFL Draft has not practiced since the day after he signed last week and is unlikely to play in Sunday’s season opener against the Kansas City Chiefs due to what general manager Tom Telesco called a “minor” left hamstring injury. “I think obviously we’re not optimistic right now,” Telesco told XTRA 1360 in San Diego on Thursday....

In eight tries as a favorite, Baltimore has covered six times . Only the Colts (7-3) have scored more point-spread wins when laying points than the Ravens, who again play the role of favorites Sunday when they host San Diego (1 p.m. ET, CBS). Baltimore (7-4 SU and ATS) finds itself in a three-way tie for second place with Pittsburgh and Cleveland in the AFC North. However, the Ravens also find themselves in a slightly uncomfortable spot....

Murdaugh was from a well-known family in the area and his mother, Maggie, 52, also died in the shooting outside their home before the boat crash case made it to trial. Last week, the South Carolina’s Attorney General’s Office dismissed the charges against Murdaugh, who was indicted on a charge of operating a boat under the influence leading to death. In February 2019, Murdaugh’s boat crashed into the Beaufort County bridge resulting in not only Beach’s death but injuring others onboard....

“The baby boomer generation is the first generation that is going into retirement carrying substantial credit-card debt,” says April Lewis-Parks, spokeswoman for the nonprofit group, which is now the nation’s fourth-largest credit-counseling agency. Lewis-Parks estimates that about 8 percent or more of their clientele now consists of those 55 and older–and that number is likely to keep growing. The drop in the value of many retirement funds over the past few years has made it hard for older Americans to enjoy the retirement many had expected without incurring more debt....

MORE: Raptors fan Drake: “We’re going to the NBA Finals” “I ain’t worried about no Drake,” Barkley said ahead of Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals. “What I would do — I would say, ‘Kenny, do me a favor, throw the ball out of bounds one time and I’ll knock the hell out of Drake.’” Drake, who is a huge Raptors fan, has set up camp on the Toronto sideline....

Baker and Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito announced Wednesday they made the “extremely difficult decision” to not seek reelection in next November’s midterms. “This next year needs to be about recovery, not about politics,” they wrote. “We are grateful for the chance we have been given to serve the people of this great state and will give it our all between now and the end of 2022.” Baker is one of the last prominent Republican officials remaining in an otherwise blue state....

MORE: Manziel’s antics chronicled | NFL enabled Manziel’s downfall This isn’t the first time the longtime actor and addict has offered life advice to a high-profile athlete struggling off the field. After Josh Hamilton relapsed last spring, Sheen reached out to the former MLB All-Star on Twitter with some…interesting advice (edited for language). So, moral of the story: don’t take life advice from Charlie Sheen. Hopefully Johnny Football chooses his life mentors wisely....

This reveal was just slightly different from the first time around, circa 1988. Watch the original reveal, with Kelly Tripucka and designer Alexander Julian, via WCNC. MORE HORNETS: 17 photos of Hornets nostalgia | Best players in team history | Hugo returns!

Because rescue inhalers weren’t available to me, every attack was an emergency that required urgent treatment in a hospital environment. I have vivid memories of these emergencies. Doctors would have to administer epinephrine shots to resolve my symptoms. That was the only way to get relief. As I got older, nebulizer treatments became available, and then eventually inhalers. I would have asthma attacks at school, where emergency medication wasn’t available to me....

“One hundred percent he is playing next year,” Utley’s agent Joel Wolfe told the New York Post. MORE: Here’s why Chase Utley should be a Hall of Famer Utley was demonized for his slide into Mets shortstop Ruben Tejada in Game 2 of the NLDS. Tejada suffered a broken leg on the play and Utley was given a two-game suspension, which is still awaiting an appeal hearing. There was a lot of speculation floating around that Utley would retire after batting just ....

He’s an MLB lifer. He’s California mellow, friends with big-time actors. Utley retired after the 2018 season, something he saw coming and planned for. He wanted to stop getting on planes and traveling; as a family man, he wanted to stay home. Utley wanted to spend more time with his two sons, ages 4 and 7. He wanted to do simple dad things like put them to bed at night and take them to school....

Well, have no fear, because Newsweek asked Hannah Nash, co-founder of accessories brand Lucy Nash Jewelry, for her tips on putting together a quick and painless costume that will still impress. Whether a thrift-store find or an outfit you can make using items in your closet, these 11 Halloween costumes ideas are both easy and effective. Lumberjack Jokes about wood aside, there is no easier look to pull-off than a lumberjack....

“It’s so silly! Ashton (Kutcher) and I, we never work together," Kunis said. “I mean, I know we worked together before … (but) in the midst of quarantine, they (agents) sent us this ad to do and every time I’ve ever been offered a Super Bowl ad, it’s always a female having to be scantily clad. And this one comes around, I started laughing so hard and Ashton was like, ‘This is kind of funny....

Seventy-nine people are missing or presumed dead following a horrifying blaze at the tower block in north Kensington, London. Proceeds from English football’s traditional curtain-raiser, which will be contested between Premier League champions Chelsea and FA Cup winners Arsenal at Wembley, will be donated to those affected, the FA confirmed via an official statement. “With the rest of the nation, Arsenal Football Club was shocked by the incident at Grenfell Tower and our hearts go out to all those affected by this tragedy,” Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis said....