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TENNIS : ANDY MURRAY SET TO RETURN TO GRAND SLAM TENNIS 12 MONTHS AFTER SHOCK "RETIREMENT" !

- Tuesday, October 08, 2019

TENNIS : ANDY MURRAY SET TO RETURN TO GRAND SLAM TENNIS 12 MONTHS AFTER SHOCK "RETIREMENT" !

BRITISH ICON ANDY MURRAY IS SET FOR COMEBACK ON THE GRAND SLAM STAGE FOLLOWING A STUNNING ANNOUNCEMENT OF HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE SPORT IN JANUARY.

ANDY MURRAY HAS HAD A MAJOR HIP SURGERY SHORTLY AFTER THE 2019 AUSTRALIAN OPEN - - MANY BELIEVED WOULD BE THE FINAL BLOW TO END HIS TENNIS CAREER.

AFTER MONTHS OF RECOVERY, AND STAYING ON THE SIDELINES WITH SOME MINOR DOUBLES EXCURSIONS, ANDY MURRAY IS NOW SET TO PLAY AT THE 2020 AUSTRALIAN OPEN - - HIS FIRST MAJOR ATTEMPT TO TEST THE WATERS IF HE COULD CONTINUE NAVIGATING THE ROUGH SAILS.

RELATED STORY: TENNIS : ANDY MURRAY DROPS BOMBSHELL AHEAD OF AUSTRALIAN OPEN; ANNOUNCES SHOCK RETIREMENT FROM TENNIS !

RELATED STORY: TENNIS : ANDY MURRAY - - THE GREATEST, BRITAIN HAS EVER SEEN !

Andy Murray set to play Australian Open 2020 in first Grand Slam singles appearance since surgeryhttps://t.co/yRvrwrOlFn
— Indy Sport (@IndySport) 8 October 2019

Andy Murray to play in Australian Open 2020 as he makes return to first major tournament since career-saving surgeryhttps://t.co/JDh8oBZfyt pic.twitter.com/N4PmnUSK7u
— Sun Sport (@SunSport) 8 October 2019

Andy Murray will make his Grand Slam singles return at the Australian Open in January.

He feared his career was over when he last played there.

👉 https://t.co/J7jDPhLw6c #bbctennis pic.twitter.com/TsnRjA1cU4
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) 8 October 2019

Confirmed: Andy Murray will return to Grand Slam singles action following hip surgery at next year's Australian Openhttps://t.co/MEIAgi5GwA
— Telegraph Sport (@TelegraphSport) 8 October 2019

Letting RIP when it matters 💥

That's what we've been waiting for, @andy_murray! #RolexSHMasters pic.twitter.com/mvr5ImVS0s
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) 7 October 2019

🙌 Brilliant comeback from @andy_murray who dug deep from a set down to defeat Londero 2-6, 6-2, 6-3 👊

He will take on tenth seed Fognini in the second round of the #RolexShMasters pic.twitter.com/8NWk8VrWJe
— LTA (@the_LTA) 7 October 2019

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@andymurray will return to compete at the @australianopen in 2020 🙌 #Tennis #InstaTennis #Sport #InstaSport #AusOpen #AustralianOpen #andymurray
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ANDY MURRAY POSTS HIS PHOTO POST-SURGERY, FOLLOWING ANNOUNCEMENT OF HIS SHOCK RETIREMENT FROM TENNIS AHEAD OF THE 2019 AUSTRALIAN OPEN IN JANUARY.

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I underwent a hip resurfacing surgery in London yesterday morning...feeling a bit battered and bruised just now but hopefully that will be the end of my hip pain 😀 I now have a metal hip as you can see in the 2nd photo 👉👉 and I look like I've got a bit of a gut in photo 1😂
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ANDY MURRAY SET TO COME BACK AFTER SHOCK 'RETIREMENT" FROM TENNIS LAST JANUARY :

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PREMIER LEAGUE : MANCHESTER UNITED NIGHTMARE - - WILL OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER FACE THE AXE ?

- Tuesday, October 08, 2019

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PREMIER LEAGUE : MANCHESTER UNITED NIGHTMARE - - WILL OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER FACE THE AXE ?

Tomorrow's back page: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer told his Manchester United flops: 'You're going to get me the sack'. | @ncustisTheSun pic.twitter.com/kfhdY51kaZ
— Sun Sport (@SunSport) 7 October 2019

Report: Solskjaer fears he's one bad game away from the sackhttps://t.co/phcrXeGtic
— talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) 8 October 2019

The papers say #MUFC players have lost faith in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and have stopped listening to the manager.

Here's the latest gossip: https://t.co/1L3MEpiq3a pic.twitter.com/laZVDg9CLc
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) 7 October 2019

Man Utd chiefs Ed Woodward and the Glazers have arranged an 'unscheduled' meeting - will Ole Gunnar Solskjaer get the sack?https://t.co/POrPgrAHI3 #MUFC pic.twitter.com/4eA11XCTy1
— Daily Star Sport (@DailyStar_Sport) 8 October 2019

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer fears that his position at Manchester United will come under intense pressure if his team are heavily defeated by Liverpool in their next match | @hirstclass https://t.co/M9FMBz0qNW
— Times Sport (@TimesSport) 7 October 2019

He's apologised to fans and says top 6 may be out of reach.

So should Man Utd sack Ole Gunnar Solskjaer already?https://t.co/1wdGGluSRv
— Mirror Football (@MirrorFootball) 7 October 2019

Man United insist Ole Gunnar Solskjaer retains the support of the Glazers and his position is not under threat as it stands despite club's worst start to a season in 30 years https://t.co/pQIyufxQrM
— MailOnline Sport (@MailSport) 7 October 2019

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer fighting to save Man Utd job as Ed Woodward loses patience with poor form | @DiscoMirror https://t.co/5oAaLwTqto pic.twitter.com/SU5Upron80
— Mirror Football (@MirrorFootball) 7 October 2019

Sam Allardyce believes #MUFC could well be dragged into a relegation battle https://t.co/t2Q1RJJJkv
— talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) 8 October 2019

• Erik Ten Hag
• Mauricio Pochettino
• Gareth Southgate

Who could takeover at Manchester United if they decide to sack Ole Gunnar Solskjaer? #MUFC https://t.co/7Px9ZomMud
— Telegraph Football (@TeleFootball) 8 October 2019

"There’s a total lack of leadership, quality and character in the team and at the club."https://t.co/LDFSK6A8lp
— Mirror Football (@MirrorFootball) 7 October 2019

How Solskjaer can prove he is developing as Manchester United manager #mufc https://t.co/SiKIdwjpYT
— Man United News (@ManUtdMEN) 8 October 2019

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer spoke about being sacked by Man Utd in the dressing room after the Newcastle defeat #MUFC https://t.co/ikvlXo0dUJ pic.twitter.com/TvlInEglnd
— Express Sport (@DExpress_Sport) 8 October 2019

GOSSIP: Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer fears that a heavy defeat against Liverpool could put his job in jeopardy #MUFC

More in today's gossip 👉 https://t.co/G6T68eI8MS pic.twitter.com/NgW7FfUnhA
— BBC RM Sport (@BBCRMsport) 8 October 2019

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer needs to watch out, when the end comes at Man United under Ed Woodward it can be swift and brutal... just ask David Moyes, Louis van Gaal and Jose Mourinho https://t.co/kuRCVhBI3v
— MailOnline Sport (@MailSport) 8 October 2019

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has reportedly told his players he fears the sack after #NUFC defeat. #MUFC https://t.co/iIwx6GcnSB pic.twitter.com/LH0zcqrG1s
— The Chronicle (@ChronicleNUFC) 8 October 2019

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was fuming with his Man Utd flops and has told them to do two things on international break #MUFC https://t.co/6GX93qrxsS pic.twitter.com/EbA9UgS9Kn
— Daily Star Sport (@DailyStar_Sport) 8 October 2019

Sam Allardyce has handed United a grave warning #mufc https://t.co/2GXiWOnWDg
— Man United News (@ManUtdMEN) 8 October 2019

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🤡 #mufc #manutd #manunited #manchesterunited #manchesterutd #woodward #edwoodward #joker #jokermovie
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David De Gea on @manchesterunited 🗣💯 Thoughts? 👇#mufc #daviddegea #manchesterunited
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OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER : WILL HE FACE THE AXE ?

NIGHTMARE FOR OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER AT MANCHESTER UNITED !

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WORLD : NBA CAUGHT IN UGLY CROSSFIRE AMIDST HONG KONG - CHINA FIRESTORM !

- Tuesday, October 08, 2019

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WORLD : NBA CAUGHT IN UGLY CROSSFIRE AMIDST HONG KONG - CHINA FIRESTORM !

THE BOILING POLITICAL FIRESTORM IN HONG KONG HAS NOW SPREAD ACROSS THE OCEAN AND NOW HAS LANDED AT THE UNSUSPECTING FRONT DOORS OF THE NBA.

CHINESE FANS - - AND CHINESE GIANT BUSINESSES - - ARE ENRAGED OVER A TWEET FROM HOUSTON ROCKETS’ BOSS SUPPORTING HONG KONG’S PRO-DEMOCRACY PROTEST.

"FIGHT FOR FREEDOM. STAND WITH HONG KONG", TWEETED HOUSTON ROCKETS' DARYL MOREY, IN A SEEMINGLY HARMLESS EXPRESSION OF HIS SUPPORT FOR HONG KONG'S STRUGGLE FOR FREEDOM.

AND SUDDENLY, ALL HELL BREAKS LOOSE, WITH THE FULL SCALE OF CHINESE POLITICAL MIGHT NOW COMING DOWN ON NBA.

BILLIONS WORTH OF CHINESE BUSINESS NOW CUT FROM THE NBA, THE CHINESE STATE TV HALTED NBA'S BROADCAST IN CHINA - - A MASSIVE BLOW TO THE NEW AND GROWING 800 MILLION CHINESE VIEWER MARKET OF THE US SPORTS FRANCHISE.

DARYL MOREY DELETED HIS TWEET, AND THE NBA WAS FORCED TO SWALLOW THEIR PRIDE AND APOLOGISED TO CHINA.

PROBLEM NOW IS, THE NBA NOW FACES BACKLASH RIGHT IN THEIR OWN HOME SOIL - - FROM BOTH SIDES OF THE US POLITICAL DIVIDE.

WHY APOLOGISE FOR FIGHTING FOR FREEDOM AND DEMOCRACY ?, THEY SAY.

FREEDOM OR BILLIONS OF CHINESE MONEY ?

WHAT A COSTLY TWEET, EH ?

OPINION : SPORTS24.news

JUST IN: China state TV halts NBA broadcast.

This comes after NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says he supports Houston Rockets GM Daryl Morey’s freedom of speech. More @business: https://t.co/mGUcpBnY68 pic.twitter.com/om2h21Mt2V
— Bloomberg TicToc (@tictoc) 8 October 2019

Republican and Democratic lawmakers criticize NBA for cowing to China amid controversy stemming from a Houston Rockets executive posting a tweet backing the months-long protests in Hong Kong. https://t.co/1KgoMqsvnp
— NBC News (@NBCNews) 7 October 2019

Daryl Morey did nothing wrong by showing support for the Hong Kong demonstrators. He shouldn’t have apologized. The @NBA and @HoustonRockets are cowards for choosing an autocratic regime’s cash over human rights. A short item from me on this embarrassment. https://t.co/D7BtgfMLQo
— Jamil Smith (@JamilSmith) 7 October 2019

A single tweet from a Houston Rockets executive has catapulted the NBA into a tiptoe act familiar to many companies doing business in China. James Harden, a Rockets guard and one of the league's biggest stars, directly apologized to Chinese fans on Monday. https://t.co/sd7FCrXUNM
— The New York Times (@nytimes) 7 October 2019

The NBA is facing backlash from China after the Houston Rockets' GM tweeted support for the Hong Kong protesters. “I think this will pass and I do think our future in China is probably pretty remarkable,” the president of the Golden State Warriors said. https://t.co/k41brK14ho pic.twitter.com/WChs4t0pox
— CNBC (@CNBC) 8 October 2019

The General Manager of the Houston Rockets tweeted a message of support for protesters in Hong Kong.

He almost lost his job, the team’s owner disavowed the sentiment, he was forced to apologize, and now senators of both parties are mad at the NBA. https://t.co/eGbiU4FGXl
— Vox (@voxdotcom) 7 October 2019

.@JimCramer is keeping a close eye on the Houston Rockets story. Here's why you should: pic.twitter.com/krh6ygPDMO
— TheStreet (@TheStreet) 7 October 2019

NEW: NBA sparks anger with apology to China https://t.co/wztU0VuOrF pic.twitter.com/IlBxBZaXQH
— The Hill (@thehill) 7 October 2019

Chinese companies have suspended ties with the Rockets, one of the NBA’s most popular teams in China, after Houston’s general manager tweeted his support of pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong https://t.co/NfR0o9OWML
— The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) 7 October 2019

The NBA expresses regret over a tweet by a Houston Rockets official in support of Hong Kong democracy protests. After the tweet, China’s basketball association suspended its relationship with the team, and Chinese broadcasters said they would no longer air its games. pic.twitter.com/CU5mhurHl0
— Radio Free Asia (@RadioFreeAsia) 7 October 2019

Daryl Morey, the Houston Rockets' general manager, apologized for a tweet expressing support for Hong Kong protesters after receiving backlash from the Chinese Basketball Association.https://t.co/N6rkZLQ4ON
— NPR (@NPR) 7 October 2019

NBA Bows to Communist China: NBA scrambles after China angered by Houston Rockets' 'regrettable' pro-democracy tweet https://t.co/enbRhUwkdL #MAGA @realDonaldTrump #AmericaFirst #Dobbs
— Lou Dobbs (@LouDobbs) 7 October 2019

The Houston Rockets general manager's backing of protesters sparked outrage from China, criticism from Chinese companies, NBA and support from many U.S. politicians form both sides of the aisle https://t.co/qE55JgUDMf pic.twitter.com/XBmrbBSJD7
— CBS News (@CBSNews) 7 October 2019

The NBA chooses China’s money over Hong Kong’s human rights https://t.co/eTUqnNnZU6 pic.twitter.com/1rcX5iZxCR
— Rolling Stone (@RollingStone) 7 October 2019

China is trying to use its market power to silence free speech and criticism of its conduct. In response, the NBA chose its pocketbook over its principles—and our values. We should all be speaking out in support of those protesting for their rights. https://t.co/IRiIY1cgDg
— Elizabeth Warren (@ewarren) 7 October 2019

NBA players have no problem speaking out on politics & social issues in America.

But they apologize to #China for a pro democracy tweet from an @NBA team executive.

Hypocrites https://t.co/Yoeyk7o8XO
— Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) 7 October 2019

South Park creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker hit back at China after the govt. scrubbed the show from Chinese internet. "Like the NBA, we welcome the Chinese censors into our homes and into our hearts. We too love money more than freedom and democracy." https://t.co/LZiQXvvtTN
— CNN (@CNN) 8 October 2019

JUST IN: GOP senator sends letter calling on NBA to cancel exhibition games in China https://t.co/AGMvoDTGGx pic.twitter.com/CNeCnfTDov
— The Hill (@thehill) 7 October 2019

In Opinion

The editorial board writes, "The NBA, like many large American businesses, is besotted by the opportunity to make money in China’s expanding market. And the league again made clear it is willing to obey China’s rules to preserve that chance."https://t.co/T6Uj8MbvFn
— The New York Times (@nytimes) 8 October 2019

The NBA's response to the China backlash is at odds with the league's history | Analysis by Brandon Tensley https://t.co/tmPYB4WzCV pic.twitter.com/Ir8Y6EM6TH
— CNN (@CNN) 8 October 2019

'South Park' Mocks NBA's China Apology 'We Too Love Money More Than Freedom' https://t.co/E0DcdosdTY
— TMZ (@TMZ) 8 October 2019

A tweet by the general manager of the Houston Rockets basketball team supporting the Hong Kong protests has sparked outrage in China, leaving the team and the NBA scrambling to limit the damage in the league’s fastest growing market https://t.co/D4kXH7dc7P
— Financial Times (@FinancialTimes) 7 October 2019

The NBA is afraid of offending China — and so are online platforms https://t.co/k5ZG82xEN1 pic.twitter.com/zYbaWMXZSo
— The Verge (@verge) 7 October 2019

When the price of one tweet is your soul. https://t.co/Le7kERxLa5
— Slate (@Slate) 7 October 2019

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// Five demand, not one less. Hongkonger, resist. #🖐🏽🇭🇰
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