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Aston Villa 3-0 Everton: Toffees' unbeaten run comes to an end at Villa Park
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Aston Villa 3-0 Everton: Toffees’ unbeaten run comes to an end at Villa Park

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Bayern Munich 7-0 VfL Bochum: Hosts cruise past back to the top
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Bayern Munich 7-0 VfL Bochum: Hosts cruise past back to the top

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Carlo Ancelotti offered updates on the fitness of both the Wales winger and Eden Hazard ahead of Sunday's visit to Valencia
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Bale set to miss first Clasico of the season amid reports Real Madrid star is out for two months

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Lens-Lille derby delayed due to crowd clashes as French football suffers latest bout of fan violence

Lens-Lille derby delayed due to crowd clashes as French football suffers latest bout of fan violence

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City had scored 16 goals in their previous three home games but did not manage a single shot on target against Saints until the 90th minute

Manchester City 0-0 Southampton: Shot-shy Man City fortunate to draw with Saints

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PSG still don’t know when Ramos will make his debut as defender nurses calf injury

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Burnley 0-1 Arsenal: Martin Odegaard free-kick earns Gunners second win of season
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Burnley 0-1 Arsenal: Martin Odegaard free-kick earns Gunners second win of season

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Martin Odegaard’s second Premier League goal separated the two teams at Turf Moor. Martin Odegaard’s first-half free-kick gave Arsenal their

Liverpool 3-0 Crystal Palace

Liverpool 3-0 Crystal Palace: Reds remain unbeaten as Sadio Mane scores 100th goal

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Wolves 0-2 Brentford: Bees claim first Premier League away win

Wolves 0-2 Brentford: Bees claim first Premier League away win

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The Argentine scored 121 goals during his time in Spain although has admitted he found it tough amid the club's plethora of Galactico signings

Higuain lifts lid on Real Madrid frustrations: I scored 26 goals & they signed Benzema & Kaka

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The Man crashes Bianca Belair’s Homecoming

The Man crashes Bianca Belair’s Homecoming Celebration

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TRANSFER NEWS

The Germany international midfielder was linked with Manchester United although has penned a five-year deal with the Bundesliga champions

Goretzka ends transfer speculation as he signs new Bayern Munich contract until 2026

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Franck Ribery: Former France winger signs for Salernitana aged 38

Franck Ribery: Former France winger signs for Salernitana aged 38

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Salernitana chief denies move for David Luiz after sealing Ribery deal

‘Our transfer window is over’ – Salernitana chief denies move for David Luiz after sealing Ribery deal

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The Italian champions are one of many clubs queuing up to sign the Cameroon keeper from the Amsterdam club

Inter keen on Arsenal target Onana with goalkeeper set to leave Ajax

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The veteran winger has decided to extend his stay in the Italian top-flight by linking up with the Campania-based club

Ex-Bayern Munich and Fiorentina star Ribery set to sign for Serie A new boys Salernitana

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Saul Niguez: Chelsea sign Atletico and Spain midfielder on loan after Sevilla reject Kounde bid

Saul Niguez: Chelsea sign Atletico and Spain midfielder on loan after Sevilla reject Kounde bid

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PREMIER LEAGUE TABLE

# Team MP W D L F A G P
1 Liverpool 5 4 1 0 12 1 +11 13
2 Manchester City 5 3 1 1 11 1 +10 10
3 Manchester United 4 3 1 0 11 3 +8 10
4 Chelsea 4 3 1 0 9 1 +8 10
5 Everton 4 3 1 0 10 4 +6 10
6 Brighton & Hov… 4 3 0 1 5 3 +2 9
September 18, 2021
Aston Villa 16:30 Everton
September 19, 2021
Brighton & Hov… 13:00 Leicester City
West Ham United 13:00 Manchester United
Tottenham Hotspur 15:30 Chelsea
September 25, 2021
Chelsea 11:30 Manchester City
Manchester United 11:30 Aston Villa
Everton 14:00 Norwich City
Leeds United 14:00 West Ham United
Leicester City 14:00 Burnley
Watford 14:00 Newcastle United
Brentford 16:30 Liverpool
September 26, 2021
Southampton 13:00 Wolverhampton Wanderers

TEAMS

EURO 2020

ITALY

GG

V

SPAIN

2.58

3.05

3.05

GG

ENGLAND

GG

V

DENMARK

1.76

3.45

5.30

GG

CZECH REPUBLIC

GG

V

DENMARK

3.75

3.15

2.16

GG

UKRAINE

2

V

ENGLAND

8.40

4.35

1.44

2

CROATIA

X

V

SPAIN

6.30

3.65

1.64

X

FRANCE

1X

V

SWITZERLAND

1.56

3.90

6.80

1X

ENGLAND

X

V

GERMANY

2.58

3.20

2.88

X

SWEDEN

GG

V

UKRAINE

2.40

3.10

3.25

GG

AUGSBURG

GG

V

LEVERKUSEN

5.60

4.20

1.58

X2

BRAGA

1

V

CD TONDELA

1.34

5.10

8.40

1

FARENSE

2

V

BENFICA

7.50

5.00

1.38

2

RANGERS

GG

V

DUNDEE UTD

1.19

6.60

14.0

1

TENNIS

Andy Murray: Three-time Grand Slam winner loses in last 16 at Rennes Open
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Andy Murray: Three-time Grand Slam winner loses in last 16 at Rennes Open

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US Open: Daniil Medvedev says he did not think the crowd at Flushing Meadows were booing him
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US Open: Daniil Medvedev says he did not think the crowd at Flushing Meadows were booing him

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The coach who guided Emma Raducanu to her astonishing US Open triumph says her mental strength is "truly special".
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Emma Raducanu: US Open champion’s mental strength is truly special, says coach

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US Open: Novak Djokovic loses to Daniil Medvedev in New York
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US Open: Novak Djokovic loses to Daniil Medvedev in New York

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NBA

Champagne, cigars and 50 chicken nuggets - Milwaukee Bucks celebrate NBA title

Champagne, cigars and 50 chicken nuggets – Milwaukee Bucks celebrate NBA title

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Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 50 points as the Milwaukee Bucks claimed their first NBA title for 50 years with a 105-98 victory over the Phoenix Suns.

NBA Finals: Milwaukee Bucks beat Phoenix Suns to win first title for 50 years

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NBA Finals: Milwaukee Bucks move closer to title after game five win

NBA Finals: Milwaukee Bucks move closer to title after game five win

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NBA FinalsKhris Middleton scores 40 points as Milwaukee Bucks level series with Phoenix Suns

NBA Finals: Khris Middleton scores 40 points as Milwaukee Bucks level series with Phoenix Suns

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Giannis Antetokounmpo played down comparisons to Michael Jordan after making history in helping the Milwaukee Bucks to a crucial win over the Phoenix Suns in the NBA Finals.

NBA Finals: Giannis Antetokounmpo stars as Milwaukee Bucks beat Phoenix Suns

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The Milwaukee Bucks and the Phoenix Suns will battle it out for the 2021 NBA title After a long but entertaining season, the NBA Finals are finally here. The Phoenix Suns will take on the Milwaukee Bucks in the best-of-seven series, beginning on Tuesday evening in the United States (02:00 BST in the UK). At the start of the regular season many people would have expected a LeBron James v Kevin Durant showdown between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Brooklyn Nets but after injuries to a host of big names, the stage has been set for new, up-and-coming talent to make waves. Phoenix Suns Chris Paul joined the Phoenix Suns from the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2020 The Suns may not have been a favoured team to make it to the Finals when the season started in December, but the signs of progress had been there. They had an impressive end to the 2019-20 season, as a Devin Booker-inspired team won eight straight games in the NBA bubble, just missing out on the play-in tournament. The off-season proved pivotal. The Suns traded for All-Star point guard Chris Paul, who had lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to the play-offs a season earlier. It was their biggest trade since acquiring Charles Barkley before the 1992-93 season, the last time the Suns reached the NBA Finals. With franchise star Booker now alongside an elite point guard in Paul, it set the tone for an all-action team ready to make a run at the play-offs. Before now, Paul's 16 years in the league hadn't resulted in a visit to to the Finals. He came close with the Houston Rockets in 2019, going 3-2 up in the Western Conference finals against eventual champions the Golden State Warriors. Paul was forced to miss out on their final two games through injury and looked set for one of the most illustrious NBA career's without a chip to match - until now. He picked up the biggest scoring half of his career in the Suns' closeout semi-final game against the LA Clippers - 31 of his 41 points coming in the second half. Chris Paul's shoe A tearful Paul spoke after the game, with the words 'I can't give up now' written on his shoes. "First series we got the nerve thing. Win the second series, end up with Covid. It's been a lot and I want it not just for myself, but for everybody in that locker room," he said. But it's not just Paul who took on the offensive load in Phoenix - the new 'guard' well and truly took over. Booker (left) was selected by the Suns with the 13th pick in the 2015 NBA draft Booker has become a bona fide superstar in his first play-off series. The 24-year-old had previously been tainted with the same brush that marked the Suns in years gone by - he was the best player in a team that hadn't had a winning record since the 2013-14 season. He averaged 27 points per game in this year's play-offs, stepping up when Paul missed out through Covid-19 isolation protocol. 'Be legendary' were the words of wisdom he received from the late Kobe Bryant, and he's certainly done that. They've never won a chip in franchise history and this might just be their best chance yet. Milwaukee Bucks The Bucks have finally got over the line. They've been so close before, finishing as the Eastern Conference number one seed in the past two seasons. But, it's the play-offs where they've come unstuck. The 2018-19 season saw them lose out to eventual champions Toronto Raptors in the Western Conference finals, with the Miami Heat winning the conference semi-final last season. Led by two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and his surrounding cast of All-Star Khris Middleton, Jrue Holiday and PJ Tucker, the Bucks got the job done. Their play-off run started with a 4-0 sweep of last year's finalists the Miami Heat, which led to a semi-final meeting with the star-studded Brooklyn Nets. Before their semi-final it looked a clear path to the final for Brooklyn, with All-Star trio Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and James Harden surely going to lead them to victory. But, injuries to Irving and Harden gave the Bucks the upper hand and saw them take a 4-3 series victory. They came up against the Atalanta Hawks in the Eastern Conference finals, with talisman Trae Young leading the opposition attack. Again injuries were pivotal to this series, but this time the Bucks suffered as well. A knee injury to Antetokounmpo in game four with the series tied at 2-2 could have led to another play-off heartbreak for Milwaukee. But Mike Budenholzer's roster pulled together for back-to-back wins to clinch their place in the NBA Finals. There's no time frame on Antetokounmpo's absence from the team, but for the moment the Bucks will most likely look to Middleton to lead them. Middleton (right) will continue to be the Bucks' leader while Antetokounmpo is sidelined Middleton has often had his ability to perform as the second star of the team questioned but during this season's play-offs he has pulled Milwaukee through when it mattered most. The forward had clutch games in all three rounds of the play-offs. He scored 27 to open Milwaukee's sweep of Miami, and followed up that performance with a huge 38-point outing in game six against the Nets when facing elimination. Game six of the Eastern Conference finals saw him drop 32 points, including 23 in the third quarter. It's a chance at history for both organisations and with the league's future stars at the forefront of the show, we seem poised for a blockbuster of a Finals series.

2021 NBA Finals: Phoenix Suns and Milwaukee Bucks to fight for Larry O’Brien trophy

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GOLF

Solheim Cup 2021: Europe hold slender lead after US fight back in Sunday's foursomes

Solheim Cup 2021: Europe hold slender lead after US fight back in Sunday’s foursomes

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Ryder Cup: US captain Steve Stricker selects Phil Mickelson and Fred Couples as vice-captains

Ryder Cup: US captain Steve Stricker selects Phil Mickelson and Fred Couples as vice-captains

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Women's Open 2021: Sweden's Anna Nordqvist wins major at Carnoustie

Women’s Open 2021: Sweden’s Anna Nordqvist wins major at Carnoustie

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Czech Masters: Johannes Veerman claims first European Tour title

Czech Masters: Johannes Veerman claims first European Tour title

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CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

Guardiola refuses to apologise after clarifying comments over Man City crowd

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Pochettino explains why Messi, Neymar & Mbappe misfired in PSG’s surprise draw with Club Brugge

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Manchester City 6-3 RB Leipzig: Last season’s runners-up off to flying start

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Inter Milan 0-1 Real Madrid: Rodrygo gives Real late win in San Siro

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WWE

The Man crashes Bianca Belair’s Homecoming
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The Man crashes Bianca Belair’s Homecoming Celebration

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Roman Reigns to have an Extreme Rules Match with “The Demon” Finn Bálor One week after the SmackDown return of

Big E cashes in to become the new WWE Champion

Big E cashes in to become the new WWE Champion

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The Viper 🐍 strikes again

Lashley and MVP win the Tag Team Turmoil Match only to suffer an Omos chokeslam and an RKO

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Riddle triumphed over AJ Styles after RK-Bro's Championship Celebration

Riddle defeats Styles as RK-Bro cement themselves as Raw’s top tag team

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Roman Reigns triumphed over John Cena at SummerSlam only to come face-to-face with Brock Lesnar

Roman Reigns triumphed over John Cena at SummerSlam only to come face-to-face with Brock Lesnar

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BOXING

Boxing: Holyfield, Haye, Silva and Trump feature at Triller Fight Club event

Boxing: Holyfield, Haye, Silva and Trump feature at Triller Fight Club event

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Katie Taylor: Irishwoman beats Jennifer Han to remain undisputed lightweight champion

Katie Taylor: Irishwoman beats Jennifer Han to remain undisputed lightweight champion

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YouTuber Paul disputes split-decision win against ex-UFC champion Woodley

Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley: Youtuber-turned-boxer wins by split decision

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Manny Pacquiao loses to Yordenis Ugas

Manny Pacquiao loses to Yordenis Ugas on return to ring

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BBC Sport looks back at the verbal barbs and insults traded by Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua has doubts over Tyson Fury fight – Eddie Hearn

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Claressa Shields

Claressa Shields: Double Olympic boxing champion wins on MMA debut

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NEWS AFRICA

Morocco trapped in Guinea as qualifier postponed by apparent coup

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Reus returns for Germany as Flick names first squad with four uncapped players

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‘Flagrant lack of coherence’ – Drogba resigns as AFI vice-president with furious letter

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Which country has won the most Olympic gold medals in football?

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Klopp: It would be crazy to write off Germany despite Hungary struggles

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Italy’s Acerbi hints he’d prefer to face Portugal captain instead of Belgium striker

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