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Arsenal set sights on Champions League glory with victory over Atlético

Arsenal's stout defense and a timely goal from Bukayo Saka propelled them over Atlético Madrid and into their second ever UCL final.

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Saka fires Arsenal to 1st UCL final in 20 years

Bukayo Saka fired Arsenal to their first Champions League final in 20 years, with his goal late in the first half enough to beat Atlético Madrid 1-0.

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'We made history!' - Arteta on Arsenal reaching the UCL final

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Ian Wright hits back at 'celebration police'

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Rice at 1-0: 'I knew Arsenal were going to win'

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Ødegaard and Calafiori react to Arsenal reaching their first UCL final in 20 years

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Simeone won't make excuses for Atletico's semifinal defeat

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Moreno: Atletico were never going to score against Arsenal

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Klinsmann: Arsenal fully deserve their Champions League final spot

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Klinsmann backs CL finalists Arsenal to 'cruise' to Premier League glory

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CHAMPIONSHIP PLAYOFFS

This Championship season has been utterly ridiculous -- and the playoffs haven't even begun

They say the Championship is the world's most competitive league, but even by its standard, this season in England's second tier has been memorable.

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West Semifinals - Game 1OKC leads series 1-0

Thunder fans go wild after Chet Holmgren's massive slam

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Alex Caruso takes flight for a thunderous jam

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SGA lobs a beauty to Chet Holmgren for a Thunder alley-oop

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander rocks the rim with powerful flush

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LeBron slams home the nearly full-court dime form Ayton

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    East Semifinals - Game 1DET leads series 1-0

    Cade Cunningham finds Jalen Duren for huge slam as Pistons take Game 1

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    Jalen Duren protects the rim with big block as Pistons hold off Cavaliers

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    Ronald Holland II shows off his range at the buzzer for Detroit

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      El Clásico is a clash of two of the world's most recognizable teams, Barcelona and Real Madrid. Both have iconic kits and shocking shirts in their closets.

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      Why Real Madrid's reunion with José Mourinho seems increasingly likely

      Will the "Special One" return to the Bernabéu? Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez is testing the waters. But is rehiring José Mourinho a good idea?

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