Liverpool defeats Villarreal 2-0 at Anfield in first leg of their Champions League semi-final
Liverpool looks like being one European giant too many for Villarreal.
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Liverpool 2-0 Villarreal: Pervis Estupinan own goal, Sadio Mane give hosts advantage in Champions League semi-final
A Pervis Estupinan own goal and a Sadio Mane finish 133 seconds later give Liverpool a comfortable 2-0 win against Villarreal in their Champions League semi-final first leg tie. After a cagey first half, Liverpool grabbed two goals in rapid succession early in the second to ensure Jurgen Klopp’s side head to the second leg at Estadio de la Ceramica on May 3 with a healthy and deserved lead. Ad/> Villarreal’s tactic to defend deep to neutralise the hosts paid off in the first half.
The Stanley Cup playoff picture is becoming clearer
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Canada clinches playoff spot at mixed doubles worlds with victory over England
Canada's Jocelyn Peterman and Brett Gallant secured a playoff spot at the world mixed doubles curling championship with Wednesday's 6-2 win over England.
Canada's Gallant, Peterman clinch world mixed doubles curling playoff berth early
GENEVA — Canada's Jocelyn Peterman and Brett Gallant secured a playoff spot at the world mixed doubles curling championship with Wednesday's 6-2 win over England.
Ballymena United hero Steven McCullough on the David Jeffrey rollicking that inspired Irish Cup goal
Steven McCullough has revealed how a half-time rollicking from manager David Jeffrey inspired Tuesday's Irish Cup heroics against Newry City.
Foden shines on big stage but defiant Real Madrid keep crazy tie alive
With a quarter of an hour gone at the Etihad Stadium, on a night when this entire lighted stage seemed to ripple and shudder, Phil Foden did something lovely. Haring off in pursuit of a high, lost, floated pass destined for the bleachers, Foden scampered on, feet battering the turf, calibrating angles and arc, and pulled that floated pass out of the sky like a man charming down the moon with a stick.
Manchester City edge Real Madrid 4-3 in thrilling first leg of Champions League semi-final
Manchester City just couldn't shake off Real Madrid, but the Premier League side has a narrow advantage going into the second leg of their Champions League semi-finals after a brilliant home encounter.