Cucurella to the rescue again to keep Chelsea on Champions League track
LONDON :Chelsea will have defender Marc Cucurella to thank if they hit their target of qualifying for next season's Champions League.
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Chelsea beat Manchester United to stay on course for Champions League
LONDON :Chelsea stayed in the hunt for a Champions League place next season with a nervy 1-0 victory over Manchester United on Friday, courtesy of a second-half goal from Marc Cucurella.The Spain full back headed home from close range, turning in a cross from captain Reece James, who bamboozled the United defence with a twist and turn in the 71st minute.
The Scot who stole Naples' heart – how McTominay became McFratm
With Napoli once again within touching distance of Serie A glory, a new figure has emerged at the heart of their resurgence as Scott McTominay inches closer to reverential status among fans across the city.
Villa cruise past sorry Spurs to boost Champions League push
BIRMINGHAM :High-flying Aston Villa dispatched Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 in the Premier League on Friday to improve their chances of more Champions League football and leave their visitors firmly focused on next week's Europa League final.
Clayton twins shine in Diamond League 100m, Tebogo wins 200m by a whisker
DOHA :Jamaica's Tia Clayton edged her twin sister Tina Clayton in the women's 100 metres at the Doha Diamond League meet on Friday while Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo nearly threw away a victory near the finish line in the men's 200 metres.
Vegas doubles down, hold clubhouse lead at Quail Hollow
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina :Venezuela's Jhonattan Vegas refused to relinquish his grip on the PGA Championship and held the clubhouse lead midway through the second round on Friday at Quail Hollow where Max Homa fired the lowest major round of his career to move into contention.
Amid historically poor start, Galaxy extends coach Greg Vanney
Countering speculation that Los Angeles Galaxy head coach Greg Vanney might be relieved of his duties following a brutal start to the season, the club instead signed the 50-year-old to a contract extension.
Norris shuts out social media as F1 battle heats up
IMOLA, Italy :Lando Norris has turned away from the distraction of social media as the Formula One title battle with McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri heats up.