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Why the Champions League tells us nothing about the Premier League

It's easy to watch PSG and Bayern Munich light it up in the Champions League and lament that Premier League teams aren't doing the same. But it doesn't mean much.

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The night Man City lost the title? Chaotic draw with Everton could define season

Manchester City handed control of the Premier League title race to Arsenal with their dramatic second-half collapse on Merseyside.

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Chelsea's season of gloom hits new low in home defeat to resurgent Forest

The Blues were thrashed at home by a second-string Nottingham Forest side to fall to their sixth successive defeat in the Premier League.

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NBA playoff takeaways: Wolves steal Game 1 in San Antonio, Knicks rout 76ers

Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the second round.

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NBA experts' picks for Thunder-Lakers and every second-round series

NBA experts pick which teams will win the second round and claim a spot in the East and West conference finals.

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Mamelodi Sundowns vs. Kaizer Chiefs - Brazilians could cement PSL title with win

Mamelodi Sundowns face the most significant remaining hurdle in their push for a ninth successive South African Premiership title when they host Kaizer Chiefs at Loftus Versfeld on Wednesday.

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Stellenbosch FC vs. Orlando Pirates - Sundowns fans will be cheering for Stellies

Orlando Pirates face a must-win visit to Stellenbosch FC at Athlone Stadium on Tuesday as they seek to reduce Mamelodi Sundowns' lead at the top of the Betway Premiership to two points.

4hLeonard Solms
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Gyökeres eyeing 'great night' for Arsenal in UCL

Viktor Gyökeres has urged a galvanised Arsenal to grab an "amazing opportunity" as they seek to deliver the club's maiden Champions League title.

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Griezmann confident Atlético can make history

Antoine Griezmann said he's ready to "make history" with Atlético Madrid, as they prepare to face Arsenal for a place in the Champions League final.

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Onuoha backs Arsenal to reach Champions League final

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    From outcast to lynchpin, Mainoo takes centre-stage at Theatre of Dreams

    Four months from nearly being moved on by the club he'd grown up loving, Mainoo's now living the dream again.

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    Arsenal looked superb with Saka back. Could it be enough to win the Premier League?

    Bukayo Saka's first start in over a month was a welcome sight and he responded in kind, leading Arsenal to a 3-0 win over Fulham with an energy that could yet help them win the Premier League this season.

    3dJames Olley

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