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Premier League misses out on fifth Champions League spot for next season

Premier League misses out on fifth Champions League spot for next season

Thu, 02 May, 2024

Borussia Dortmund’s first-leg victory in the Champions League semi-final against PSG sealed Germany’s extra place.
Football rumours: Arsenal hoping to stave off offers to keep Jorginho

Football rumours: Arsenal hoping to stave off offers to keep Jorginho

Thu, 02 May, 2024

The club has reportedly offered Jorginho a contract extension.
Billy Vunipola to face no Saracens action after Majorca arrest

Billy Vunipola to face no Saracens action after Majorca arrest

Thu, 02 May, 2024

The Gallagher Premiership champions have warned Vunipola over his conduct.
Fuellkrug earns Dortmund 1-0 first-leg win over PSG

Fuellkrug earns Dortmund 1-0 first-leg win over PSG

Wed, 01 May, 2024

Borussia Dortmund's Niclas Fuellkrug fired in a first-half goal to seal a 1-0 victory over visitors Paris St Germain
Ronnie O’Sullivan and Judd Trump victims of giant-killings at Crucible

Ronnie O’Sullivan and Judd Trump victims of giant-killings at Crucible

Wed, 01 May, 2024

Stuart Bingham and Jak Jones upset the odds in Sheffield.
Ronnie O’Sullivan ‘wanted to prove referee was wrong’ in bizarre Crucible moment

Ronnie O’Sullivan ‘wanted to prove referee was wrong’ in bizarre Crucible moment

Wed, 01 May, 2024

O’Sullivan was initially praised for his sportsmanship but later clarified his decision not to try potting a red.
Andrew Porter using ‘hurt’ of recent seasons as Leinster chase Champions Cup win

Andrew Porter using ‘hurt’ of recent seasons as Leinster chase Champions Cup win

Wed, 01 May, 2024

Leo Cullen’s men have lost the last two Champions Cup finals in agonising fashion.
Chelsea working to understand reasons for injury situation – Mauricio Pochettino

Chelsea working to understand reasons for injury situation – Mauricio Pochettino

Wed, 01 May, 2024

As many as 14 players are likely to be missing for Thursday’s visit of Tottenham to Stamford Bridge.
Unai Emery has total trust in Aston Villa’s deputy goalkeeper Robin Olsen

Unai Emery has total trust in Aston Villa’s deputy goalkeeper Robin Olsen

Wed, 01 May, 2024

The Sweden international will play against Olympiacos as number one Emiliano Martinez is suspended.
Rafael Nadal bids an emotional farewell to home fans after Madrid Open exit

Rafael Nadal bids an emotional farewell to home fans after Madrid Open exit

Wed, 01 May, 2024

The 22-time grand slam champion is playing his last season on tour.
Qualifier Jak Jones shocks Judd Trump to reach World Championship semi-finals

Qualifier Jak Jones shocks Judd Trump to reach World Championship semi-finals

Wed, 01 May, 2024

Jones won 13-9 to reach the last four for the first time.
Saracens star Maro Itoje escapes ban after citing for dangerous tackle dismissed

Saracens star Maro Itoje escapes ban after citing for dangerous tackle dismissed

Wed, 01 May, 2024

The England forward was cited for a tackle in his side’s win over Bath.
Tottenham duo Timo Werner and Ben Davies ruled out for rest of the season

Tottenham duo Timo Werner and Ben Davies ruled out for rest of the season

Wed, 01 May, 2024

The pair have added to Spurs’ growing injury list.
Howard Webb admits Forest should have had at least one penalty against Everton

Howard Webb admits Forest should have had at least one penalty against Everton

Wed, 01 May, 2024

Forest felt they should have been awarded three spot-kicks against Everton on April 21.
Man Utd interim chief executive Patrick Stewart and CFO Cliff Baty to leave club

Man Utd interim chief executive Patrick Stewart and CFO Cliff Baty to leave club

Wed, 01 May, 2024

Jean-Claude Blanc, the chief exec of United’s minority owners Ineos Sport, will step into Stewart’s role until July 13, when Omar Berrada takes over.
Football rumours: Paris St Germain’s interest in Marcus Rashford dwindles

Football rumours: Paris St Germain’s interest in Marcus Rashford dwindles

Wed, 01 May, 2024

The French club will reportedly focus on other options this summer.
Vinicius Jr's double earns Real Madrid draw at Bayern Munich

Vinicius Jr's double earns Real Madrid draw at Bayern Munich

Tue, 30 Apr, 2024

Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr scored twice, including a late penalty, to snatch a 2-2 draw at Bayern Munich
Luis Enrique thinks PSG are peaking at right time for Champions League glory

Luis Enrique thinks PSG are peaking at right time for Champions League glory

Tue, 30 Apr, 2024

The French champions are hunting a treble.
Northampton need ‘appreciation and respect’ for Croke Park history ahead of semi-final

Northampton need ‘appreciation and respect’ for Croke Park history ahead of semi-final

Tue, 30 Apr, 2024

Saints visit the 82,300 Dublin stadium for an Investec Champions Cup semi-final that matches the best teams in England and Ireland.
Bernie Ecclestone told Formula One would end after Ayrton Senna death

Bernie Ecclestone told Formula One would end after Ayrton Senna death

Tue, 30 Apr, 2024

The Brazilian died after a crash at the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix.

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