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Villa breeze past Bologna into UEL semi vs. Forest

Aston Villa blew Bologna away with a trio of first-half goals as they roared into the semifinals of the Europa League with a 4-0 victory, winning 7-1 on aggregate.

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Forest edge Porto for 1st European semi since '84

Nottingham Forest reached their first European semifinal since 1984 as they set up an all-English Europa League last-four meeting with Aston Villa.

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Emery looking forward to 'special' Villa-Forest semi

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'Sensational' Palace not satisfied with semifinals

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Forest sweat on injuries after reaching UEL semi

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Palace lose, still through to Conference League semis

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ALEX MANNINGER 1977-2026

Buffon, Seaman lead tributes to ex-GK Manninger

Former teammates Gianluigi Buffon and David Seaman are among those who have paid tribute to Alex Manninger following the former Arsenal and Juventus goalkeeper's death at 48.

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Record-transfer Isak needs to step up for Liverpool after Ekitike injury

Alexander Isak has only just returned himself, but after Hugo Ekitike's injury blow, he'll need to hit the ground running if Liverpool are to reach the Champions League after a dismal Premier League title defense.

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You can now play golf inside Everton's stadium

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Premier League overreactions: Can Arsenal, Spurs stop downward spiral?

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How Wolves can be relegated from PL this weekend

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Why Andoni Iraola will be highly coveted in summer's managerial merry-go-round

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How bad analytics built a Tottenham team that is heading for relegation

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VERSTAPPEN SPEAKS WITH ESPN

'I'm happy': Verstappen finding joy in his Nürburgring side quest

Max Verstappen hasn't been very happy in F1 this year, but his Nürburgring 24 Hours side quest is reinvigorating the four-time world champion.

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'I'm not afraid': Verstappen on Nurburgring

Max Verstappen says he is not put off by the dangers of racing at the Nurburgring as he continues his preparations for next month's 24-hour race at the legendary circuit this weekend.

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WEDNESDAY'S CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

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While other giants fire, Arteta's Arsenal continues to flicker in the background

Arsenal eked out a 0-0 draw against Sporting on Wednesday, which was enough to carry them through to the UCL semis, but their season very much remains in the balance.

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After Real Madrid's UCL comeback falls short, can their project be salvaged?

Big questions lie ahead for Real Madrid following their defeat to Bayern Munich in an instant Champions League classic.

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Arteta: Sporting win a boost for City showdown

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Kompany makes UCL-Blackburn comparison after win

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UCL talking points: Slot's bizarre choices, Bayern now favorites?

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Arteta tells Arsenal fans to enjoy, not criticise

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Burley: Officials no excuse in Real Madrid's Champions League exit

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Do Arsenal deserve to be favourites against Atlético Madrid?

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Champions League knockout rounds: Bracket, key dates, more

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NBA

'A bigger shock to the system than we acknowledged': How 48 hours changed the Lakers' season

After a devastating blowout loss in Oklahoma City on April 2, the Lakers lost two of their three stars. Now they face Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets -- as a home underdog.

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Hahn: LeBron, Redick are keys to Lakers defeating Rockets

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NBA Play-In - West - 9th Place vs 10th Place

Steph Curry fired up after hitting go-ahead 3 falling into the crowd

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Steph Curry rattles in an and-1 3-pointer for Golden State

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Steph Curry maneuvers in for a slick layup

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Kawhi Leonard goes through entire defense for a Clippers jam

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Kristaps Porzingis flies in for a big putback jam for the Warriors

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Draymond Green gets T'd up during a timeout

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    TRANSFER TALK

    Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool eye move for Bournemouth's Senesi

    Liverpool could turn to Marcos Sensei as their new defender in the summer. Transfer Talk has the latest.

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    CHAMPIONSHIP

    Coventry promotion permutations: How Frank Lampard's side can reach PL this weekend

    ESPN takes you through all the permutations of just how Coventry can be a Premier League side once again.

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    Wednesday fan group seek review on 15-point penalty

    Sheffield Wednesday Supporters' Trust wants the Independent Football Regulator to intervene over the English Football League's decision to impose a 15-point penalty on the club next season.

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