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Third-Division Arminia Bielefeld Shock Holders Bayer Leverkusen In German Cup

German Cup holders Bayer Leverkusen suffered a shock 2-1 elimination at Arminia Bielefeld in the semi-finals of the competition on Tuesday. Xabi Alonso's side were heavily favoured to reach their second successive final but were outclassed from start to finish by their underdog opponents. Jonathan Tah's 17th-minute goal was cancelled out by a Marius Woerl strike for the hosts three minutes later. Maximilian Grosser's goal in first-half stoppage time would prove the difference for Bielefeld, who have now beaten four top-division opponents on their way to the final.

Bologna Thump Empoli To Close In On Italian Cup Final

Bologna have one foot in the Italian Cup final after strolling to a 3-0 win at Empoli on Tuesday and giving joyous fans hope of a first major trophy in over half a century. In-form Riccardo Orsolini opened the scoring with a smart first-time finish in the 23rd minute, after which further goals in each half from Thijs Dallinga secured a big first-leg advantage for Bologna in the last four tie. Bologna haven't been in a major tournament final since last winning the Italian Cup in 1974, the second of their two domestic cup triumphs.

Deal Town boss Steve King on their wins over Three Bridges and Merstham and winger Tom Chapman hitting the 20-goal mark for the season

Tom Chapman hit the 20-goal mark for the season at the weekend - and Deal’s winger believes it’s the first time he’s reached the milestone in his career.

NFL Chain Gangs Are Going Extinct, As Technology Has Replaced Them

PALM BEACH – It's not quite a goodbye for the Chain Gang in the NFL, but technology has caught up to those guys (and some gals) and they're going to be fading into history.

Georgia's Kirby Smart Tees Off On Agents Shopping Players Before Transfer Portal Opens, Tampering Issues

Georgia head football coach Kirby Smart is clearly not a fan of how the transfer portal is being used by agents of players currently participating in practices across the country. Then, you add in the upcoming House settlement that will limit roster sizes, and the Bulldogs coach was animated, to say the least.

Anthony Elanga haunts Man Utd as Nottingham Forest march on

Anthony Elanga’s stunning solo goal saw Nottingham Forest maintain their Champions League charge with a win against the forward’s former club Manchester United.

Gillingham midfielder Jonny Williams is enjoying life under new manager Gareth Ainsworth after a frustrating season at the club

Jonny Williams picked up the man-of-the-match champagne on Tuesday night after coming out of one of his toughest periods as a professional footballer.

Gillingham 1 Colchester United 1: League 2 match reaction from manager Gareth Ainsworth

Manager Gareth Ainsworth felt it would have been a travesty had Gillingham not got any reward from Tuesday’s performance against Colchester United.

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Third-Division Arminia Bielefeld Shock Holders Bayer Leverkusen In German Cup

Bologna Thump Empoli To Close In On Italian Cup Final

Deal Town boss Steve King on their wins over Three Bridges and Merstham and winger Tom Chapman hitting the 20-goal mark for the season

NFL Chain Gangs Are Going Extinct, As Technology Has Replaced Them

Georgia's Kirby Smart Tees Off On Agents Shopping Players Before Transfer Portal Opens, Tampering Issues

Anthony Elanga haunts Man Utd as Nottingham Forest march on

Gillingham midfielder Jonny Williams is enjoying life under new manager Gareth Ainsworth after a frustrating season at the club

Gillingham 1 Colchester United 1: League 2 match reaction from manager Gareth Ainsworth