The Decathlon: Lewis Hamilton could stay in F1 for five more years

Ten things from the world of sport on
Monday 3 June

Daily Briefing

The five-time world champion, who is chasing Michael
Schumacher’s record of seven titles, was interviewed by David
Letterman for the Netflix series My Next Guest Needs No
Introduction.

Speaking to Letterman during filming last year, Hamilton
said: “Michael retired when he was 38 – I’m 33 [now 34]. So… I
mean in my mind I can definitely do another five years.

“I am ridiculously determined to win. What really drives
me, and I feel that somewhat the people I race against may lack, is
that fire.

“I’ve got this opportunity, and I could easily let go of
it right now, but I feel like I would be squandering it if I didn’t
continue to improve, grow and push.

“I’ve got to keep going for as long as I can basically,
until I’m not enjoying it.”

2. Kane aims to end trophy drought

England captain Harry Kane wants to end his season on a
high by lifting the Uefa Nations League trophy this week in
Portugal. The Three Lions take on the Netherlands in
the semi-finals on Thursday and Kane said: “It’s a new tournament,
but it’s still a chance to win a trophy in an England shirt, and
1966 [the year England won their only World Cup] was a long time
ago. We’re going to try and take full advantage. We all want to win
trophies and have the experience of sharing that with the group and
the fans, so it’s a huge incentive.”

See the Uefa Nations League finals
guide

3. Van Gaal: De Ligt should sign for
City

Former Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal believes
that Ajax captain Matthijs de Ligt should sign for Manchester City.
Dutch defender De Ligt has been linked with United, Juventus and
Barcelona, but Van Gaal said: “He could play at Barcelona, but he
could play for Manchester City also, and in that case I would
choose Pep Guardiola over Lionel Messi.”

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Pogba

4. Hearn: Joshua may not recover

Anthony Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn fears that the
British boxer may not recover from his shock defeat against Andy
Ruiz Jr in New York. A rematch clause in the fight contract will be
activated and Hearn said: “Great fighters come back, but some may
never be the same. The future will show how Anthony responds. He
must win that rematch because there is nothing after
that.”

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boxing upset

5. Liverpool to reward Klopp

Liverpool players, staff and fans celebrated the club’s Champions League final victory with a huge
parade throughout the city on Sunday. The Reds beat Tottenham 2-0
in the Madrid final and according to reports manager Jurgen Klopp
is set to be rewarded with a new long-term contract at Anfield.
Liverpool’s owners are ready to offer German boss Klopp a salary
worth £10m a year.

Today’s back pages: Klopp to Kop new £10m Liverpool
deal

6. Konta to face Stephens at
Roland-Garros

British No.1 Johanna Konta will take on Sloane Stephens tomorrow
in the French Open quarters-finals. After beating 23rd seed Donna
Vekic in the last 16 on Sunday, Konta told the BBC that she’s enjoying how unpredictable the
Roland-Garros grand slam is. She said: “It’s nice for people to
also enjoy matches where nothing’s a given and it can be
unpredictable. That’s the beauty of sport, to have battles where
you’re not sure what the end result is going to be until it
happens.”

7. Lee6 wins the US Women’s Open

South Korean golfer Jeongeun Lee6 secured the 2019 US
Women’s Open title by one shot at the Country Club of Charleston.
She said: “I felt pretty nervous on 16, 17 and 18. I know I made
two bogeys but I tried the best I could. All my shots were pretty
good. I was calm because I knew I could play well. Throughout the
year I couldn’t imagine coming this far. I feel proud and I worked
so hard.”

8. Warriors level finals

The Golden State Warriors beat the Toronto Raptors 109-104 to
level the NBA Finals at 1-1. The best-of-seven series will see the
Warriors host the Raptors in game three in Oakland on Thursday (2am
BST, live on Sky Sports).

9. Neville to step down after World
Cup

England netball head coach Tracey Neville will step down from
the role after the World Cup in July. The 42-year-old told the
BBC: “I hope to get an opportunity to lead again in
the future. My ambition to have a family is something I want to
commit to after the World Cup. To the staff and players, past and
present, you have challenged me in every way possible and I am
eternally grateful for your commitment and support.”

10. Fancy dress dig at Warner and
Smith

It’s early days in the Cricket World Cup but already there
is a strong contender for the tournament’s best fancy dress
costume.

Two spectators at Bristol on Saturday were dressed as
sandpaper, a dig at the Australian pair Steve Smith and David
Warner.

They were banned last year for their part in the
ball-tampering scandal and the English fans have promised they
won’t let them forget it during the World Cup.

Not that Warner seemed bothered, with his unbeaten 89
easing the Aussies to a seven-wicket win against
Afghanistan.

This week’s Cricket World Cup
fixtures

All matches are live on Sky Sports.

• Monday 3 June: England vs. Pakistan
  (10.30am) 
• Tuesday 4 June: Afghanistan vs. Sri Lanka (10.30am) 
• Wednesday 5 June: South Africa vs. India (10.30am); Bangladesh
  vs. New Zealand (1.30pm) 
• Thursday 6 June: Australia vs. West Indies (10.30am) 
• Friday 7 June: Pakistan vs. Sri Lanka (10.30am) 
• Saturday 8 June: England vs. Bangladesh (10.30am); Afghanistan
  vs. New Zealand (1.30pm) 
• Sunday 9 June: India vs. Australia (10.30am)