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Detroit Pistons take 2-0 series lead over Cleveland Cavaliers after second win

The Detroit Pistons thwarted Cleveland's comeback bid to beat the Cavaliers 107-97 on Thursday and take a 2-0 lead in their NBA playoff series.

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EFL investigating potential Southampton spy in run-up to play-off semi-final

The English Football League has launched an ⁠investigation into allegations that a member of Southampton's staff was caught filming a closed Middlesbrough training session ahead of the first leg of their Championship playoff semi-final on Saturday.

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EPL Gameweek 36: Predictions, best bets, and odds

It’s round 36 of a 38-game Premier League season. Experienced football betting analyst Frank Monkhouse highlights the standout fixtures and offers his strongest predictions.

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Charlotte Hornets complete contract extension for coach Charles Lee

Charles Lee has signed a contract extension to remain head coach of the Charlotte Hornets, who came within one game of their first NBA playoff berth since 2016.

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Newcastle and Bayern Munich in 'club-to-club talks' over Anthony Gordon deal

Newcastle and Bayern Munich are reportedly in 'club-to-club talks' over a potential deal for winger Anthony Gordon.

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Aryna Sabalenka hoping to compete under Belarus flag after IOC ruling lifts Olympic ban

Aryna Sabalenka said Thursday that she hoped she would be able to play tennis under the Belarusian flag after the IOC lifted its ban on the country's athletes competing in the Olympics.

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Rayo Vallecano through to Conference League final after edging past Strasbourg

Rayo Vallecano made history by qualifying for their first-ever European cup final after beating Strasbourg 1-0 at Stade de la Meinau on the night and 2-0 on aggregate in the UEFA Conference League.

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Crystal Palace see off Shakhtar to reach historic Conference League final

Crystal Palace’s historic 12 months continued as they qualified for the first-ever European final with a 5-2 aggregate victory against Shakhtar Donetsk in the UEFA Conference League, winning 2-1 on the night at Selhurst Park.

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Aston Villa hit four past Nottingham Forest to fly into Europa League showpiece

Aston Villa beat Nottingham Forest 4-0 on the night to emphatically overturn the 1-0 deficit from their semi-final first leg and qualify for the UEFA Europa League (UEL) final, while also maintaining their perfect record in home European games this term.

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Kubler brace inspires Freiburg comeback against Braga to book spot in Europa League final

A double from Lukas Kubler helped SC Freiburg reach their first European final after a 3-1 win over SC Braga was enough to overturn a first-leg deficit.A double from Lukas Kubler helped SC Freiburg reach their first European final after a 3-1 win over SC Braga was enough to overturn a first-leg deficit.

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Real Madrid to open disciplinary proceedings against Valverde and Tchouameni

In an official statement released on Thursday, Real Madrid announced that disciplinary proceedings had been opened against Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni, following a serious incident at Thursday's training session.

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📰 Cricket

Marsh hits hundred to lead LSG past RCB in rain-hit thriller

Australia's Mitchell Marsh hit 111 to set up a tense nine-run win for Lucknow Super Giants in a rain-hit IPL clash against defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Thursday.

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Yankees outfielder Dominguez leaves field after wall collision

The New York Yankees' Jasson Dominguez was injured slamming into a wall as he took a superb leaping catch in the first inning on Thursday, eventually leaving the field on a medical cart.

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Millwall eye 'fairytale' ahead of Hull clash as Championship play-offs begin

Millwall head into the English Championship play-offs with their sights set on a 'fairytale' return to the top-flight after 36 years, while Southampton, Middlesbrough and Hull hope to end much shorter exiles from the Premier League.

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Striker Luuk de Jong 'to leave' FC Porto at the end of the season

Experienced Dutch striker Luuk de Jong will not remain at FC Porto beyond this season, Portuguese media reported on Thursday.

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Football Tracker: Villa thrash Forest to make final, Palace into Conference League showpiece

After two gripping nights in the Champions League second legs, attention turns tonight to the Europa League and Conference League semi-final second legs.

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Why Man Utd are wrong about Marcus Rashford and Barcelona are now benefitting

In just over a month, the deadline for Barcelona to have made Marcus Rashford's loan move from Man Utd permanent will have expired.

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Brighton confirm three-year extension for manager Fabian Hurzeler

Brighton have confirmed that manager Fabian Hurzeler has put pen to paper on a contract extension with the Premier League club.

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📰 Cricket

England test captain Ben Stokes returns to action with Durham after facial surgery

England test captain ⁠Ben Stokes is set to play ‌for the first ‌time since suffering ‌a fractured cheekbone ‌while training in February ‌when his team Durham visit Worcestershire ‌in the County ⁠Championship ‌from Friday.

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Real Madrid defender Ferland Mendy could be out for year following more injury heartbreak

Real Madrid defender Ferland Mendy is reportedly set to be out for over a year in his latest devastating injury blow.

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Under-fire Chelsea have 'foundations for success', insists interim boss Calum McFarlane

Chelsea interim boss Calum McFarlane said the Blues have the "foundations" for success after Sky pundit Jamie Carragher labelled them a "broken club" following a disastrous Premier League run.

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Michael Carrick more concerned about season climax over personal Manchester United future

Michael Carrick said Thursday he is more worried about Manchester United finishing the season in style than his own future at Old Trafford.

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De Zerbi says Maddison, Vicario and Solanke are ruled out for Leeds United meeting

Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi has spoken to the media as he prepares to face Leeds United.

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🎾 Tennis

Jannik Sinner demands more 'respect' from Grand Slams as prize money row continues

Jannik Sinner called on Thursday for Grand Slam tournaments to show tennis players respect in a row over prize money, but topped short of calling for a boycott of the sport's major events.