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Edwards on team fitness, 'valuable' fans forum and Fulham

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Wolves boss Rob Edwards has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game against Fulham at Molineux Stadium (kick-off 15:00 BST).

Here are the key lines from his news conference:

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  • Goalkeeper Jose Sa is available, while Hugo Bueno and captain Ladislav Krejci are also in contention after training on Friday.
  • Edwards said there are a few players with "a couple of knocks," but added that's "normal for this stage of the season".
  • On the fans forum that took place midweek: "It was never going to be all sunshine and roses. A lot of people are hurting and that's completely understandable. We are as well. It was valuable and great to hear some of the supporters' points of view, and to listen - as well as to communicate our points too."
  • He said he "took a lot of good faith" in the number of supporters who spoke to him after it finished, "showing their support and saying they hope we can be the ones to turn it around".
  • He spoke about how they "are going to work really hard now to build a team, a squad, and a better club" for the future.
  • On his post-match interview after the Brighton defeat: "I was frustrated with the first five minutes. That was my biggest bugbear because you can't start a game like that. It was a lack of focus and making the wrong decisions, which you can't afford to do against anyone at this level."
  • He said they "will chuck everything at it to win" the remaining two games because they "don't want to finish bottom of the league so that's something to aim for".
  • On the summer: "There's going to be a lot of change. A fresh look with people who want to be here and have a real hunger from day one. There's always a lot to get over the line, but we want to make sure we are aggressive so that we can get to work straight away." He added it would be "fantastic" to have players in for the first week of pre-season.
  • On opponents Fulham: "They are a good footballing team. They have a nice way of going about it and they can compete with anyone on their day as well. Really good individuals. It's a big challenge but one we are looking forward to. Let's just go and deliver a performance."

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Brics cites differing views on Iran war, reaffirms Palestine statehood support

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Charlotte Crown tips off inaugural season, bringing women’s pro basketball back to Queen City

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Women’s professional basketball is back in Charlotte.

The Charlotte Crown tips off Friday in the inaugural season of the UPSHOT League, giving athletes another opportunity to compete professionally.

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“Everybody is going to be tuned in, right?” said Crown guard AD Durr, the former second overall pick in the 2019 WNBA Draft.

“The game is starting to grow even more now,” Durr said. “There are so many more leagues out there where players don’t have to go and play overseas for six to eight months.”

Durr, a former Louisville guard, was playing in China when they first learned of the new league.

Once named the ACC Player of the Year twice, Durr was then sidelined for two WNBA seasons with long-haul COVID-19.

“I want to say all glory to God,” Durr said. “Even being able to walk without any pain, feeling sick or being extremely tired. I’m just so thankful to just have life.”

The Crown’s inaugural roster includes 11 players, two developmental spots, and accolades ranging a three-time First-Team All-ACC selection (Deja Kelly), a national champion (E’lisia Grissett), and multiple McDonald’s All Americans.

Last fall, the Charlotte Crown introduced Trisha Stafford-Odom as its first-ever head coach.

Stafford Odom, a former WNBA player, held coaching stints at North Carolina Central and Concordia Irvine, and assistant roles at UCLA, Duke, and North Carolina.

Philosophically, she said fans should expect “TSO” basketball.

“Yes, that’s Trisha Stafford-Odom, but ‘transition, stops, and offense,’” she said.

“Our primary goal is to bring something that the city can be proud of. I don’t have to beg for them to be proud of us because we’re preparing to produce a product that will be here for a long time.”

The Charlotte Crown’s first game is in Florida Friday night against the Jacksonville Waves.

Their home opener is scheduled for May 21st, also against the Waves, 7 p.m. at Bojangles Coliseum.

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