Order blocking illegal streaming of Premier League football is extended
A court order requiring internet service providers to block illegal streaming of English Premier League football matches has been extended for another two seasons.
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Inglis stars as Punjab grab two shots to reach IPL final
JAIPUR: Australia’s Josh Inglis scored 73 to help Punjab Kings finish in the top-two moving into the IPL playoffs with a seven-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians on Monday.
Trent Alexander-Arnold 'Never Felt So Loved' As Liverpool Star Says farewell
Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold said he had "never felt so loved" after fans cheered the departing star as he lifted the Premier League trophy at Anfield on Sunday. Alexander-Arnold said an emotional farewell after coming on for the second half of the 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace in Liverpool's last game of the season. Unlike his last home appearance, when he was booed after announcing he was leaving at the end of his contract, the Liverpool-born star was warmly welcomed by fans.
Liverpool Lift Premier League Trophy After Crystal Palace Draw
Virgil van Dijk lifted the Premier League trophy after Liverpool's 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace on Sunday as the Reds held a title party with their own fans for the first time in 35 years.
Levi Colwill Sends Chelsea Into Champions League As Nottingham Forest Miss Out
Chelsea booked their place in the Champions League as Levi Colwill sealed a 1-0 win that shattered Nottingham Forest's bid for a top five finish on Sunday. Colwill struck early in the second half at the City Ground to ensure Enzo Maresca's side returned to Europe's elite club competition after a two-year absence. The Blues finished fourth in the Premier League, four points above seventh-placed Forest, who were consigned to the UEFA Conference League after failing in their attempt to play in the Champions League for the first time since 1980-81. Chelsea won five of their last six league games to earn their Champions League berth despite criticism of Maresca's conversative tactics from frustrated fans. With their Champions League fate successfully resolved, Chelsea can focus on winning their first trophy since the Club World Cup in 2022 when they face Real Betis in the UEFA Conference League final on Wednesday.
Nottingham Forest Chase Champions League Dream As Liverpool Party
Nottingham Forest's historic Champions League dream is still alive as they brace for a dramatic showdown against Chelsea, while Liverpool will finally get their hands on the Premier League trophy. As the English top-flight season comes to an end on Sunday, Forest and Chelsea are among five clubs chasing the three remaining top five spots, along with Manchester City, Newcastle and Aston Villa. Unai Emery's Villa travel to face troubled Manchester United, whose misery was compounded by their Europa League final defeat against Tottenham in midweek. AFP Sport picks out the main talking points ahead of this weekend's action.
Djokovic to carry on without a coach after parting ways with Murray
Novak Djokovic said he would carry on without a coach for now after parting ways with Andy Murray last week, as the Serbian prepares for his latest bid to win a record-extending 25th Grand Slam title at the French Open. The high-profile partnership with three-time Grand Slam champion Murray lasted only six months but Djokovic said his respect for the Scot had only grown in that time. “At the moment, I’m not in need of a coach. I don’t need to rush in any context.
Manchester City’s Guardiola demands slimmer squad for next season
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has told the club he wants to work with a tighter squad next season as it troubles his “soul” to leave so many players in the stands when everyone is fit.Regular internationals Savinho, Abdukodir Khusanov and Claudio Echeverri were all unable to find a place in the squad on Tuesday as City beat Bournemouth 3-1. England’s James McAtee and Rico Lewis also missed out.City have 28 players in the first team, not counting four who are out on loan, and have one of the most valuable squads in the world with some media reports valuing it at over 1.3 billion euros ($1.47 billion).“I said to the club ...