January 19 US Paper Talk: Phil got the Inter Miami job on merit, says brother
Phil Neville one step closer to Inter Miami appointment as Diego Alonso departs
Gary Neville defends the appointment of the former England women’s boss, while Eddie Hearn accuses Ryan Garcia of running scared.
SOCCER: Gary Neville has rounded on the critics who say his brother has only got the Inter Miami head coach role because he is a friend of co-owner David Beckham. Phil Neville was appointed yesterday on a two-year deal, bringing to an end a disappointing reign with the England women's team.
"I want him to do well because I know how hard he works at it, he said. "The reason Phil gets opportunities is through his hard work and thinking about [football] every single day."
Phil Neville and Beckham were teammates at Manchester United and are joint owners of English fourth-tier side Salford City. However, Gary said that will count for nothing if his brother fails to deliver results on the pitch.
"I know my brother and I know David Beckham - he wouldn't give his mate a job if he thought that he couldn't do it. It's a serious job over there that needs to be done, and if he isn't doing it well then he'll know what's going to happen."
(Daily Mail)
BOXING: Eddie Hearn says Ryan Garcia is deliberately avoiding WBC champion Devin Haney (25-0, 15 KOs) because he knows he is not ready.
(Boxing Social)
Ryan Garcia celebrates Luke Campbell win with Canelo Alvarez
BASKETBALL: Cleveland Cavaliers are ready to cut their losses and release forward Kevin Porter Jr. A heated confrontation with general manager Koby Altman proved the final straw, with the Cavs set to ditch the 2019 first-round draft pick if they can't find a trading partner.
(Associated Press)
FOOTBALL: Terry Fontenot is joining the Atlanta Falcons as their new general manager. The outgoing New Orleans Saints executive will be the first Black GM for the franchise that was founded in 1965.
(Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
BASEBALL: New York Mets have fired new general manager Jared Porter after it was revealed he sent explicit, unsolicited texts and images to a female reporter in 2016 while working for the Chicago Cubs.
(Various)
FOOTBALL: New England offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels has emerged as the favorite for the Philadelphia Eagles head coach role.
(Philadelphia Inquirer)
FOOTBALL: Tennessee coach Jeremy Pruitt was among ten members of staff fired following "serious violations of NCAA rules".
(Various)
