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Swansea the big winner as EPL relegation fight heats up

Sunday, 7 May 2017, 06:01 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

With an arm draped around one of his players, Swansea manager Paul Clement walked toward the team's celebrating fans and held up two of his fingers. Two games to secure English Premier League...

Higuain rescues draw for Juventus against 10-man Torino

Sunday, 7 May 2017, 05:59 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

Juventus' record winning streak at home was ended by 10-man Torino 1-1 in an enthralling Derby della Mole on Saturday. Adem Ljajic's sublime 52nd-minute free kick looked to have...

Leipzig book Champions League place, Dortmund stake claim

Saturday, 6 May 2017, 21:06 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

Leipzig booked its place in the Champions League by beating Hertha Berlin 4-1, Borussia Dortmund staked its claim for direct qualification, and Darmstadt was relegated from the Bundesliga on...

Champions Hibernians celebrate 12th league in style and swagger

Saturday, 6 May 2017, 16:43 Last update: about 11 years ago Silvio Vella

Hibernians celebrated their 12th League title win at the sun-drenched Ta’ Qali National Stadium, with black and white streamers and banners fluttering down as the stadium’s main stand erupted in joyous raptures when captain Clayton Failla was handed the winners’ trophy....

Spurs anguish as West Ham loss eases Chelsea's path to title

Saturday, 6 May 2017, 07:23 Last update: about 11 years ago

After Chelsea's path to the Premier League title was cleared, Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris was left frustrated, bewildered and hurt. Without a title since 1961, Tottenham had fought so hard...

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