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Unai Emery emphasized that Aston Villa should channel their painful Champions League quarter-final exit against Paris Saint-Germain into a renewed effort to qualify for the tournament again. Despite a commendable 3-2 victory, Villa could not overcome a 5-1 aggregate deficit, and Emery expressed pride in his team's performance, urging them to aim for a top-five Premier League finish for a Champions League return. Additionally, UEFA may investigate Villa following an incident where a supporter threw...

Rate, review, share on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Audioboom, Mixcloud, Acast and Stitcher, and join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and email.In today's podcast, Aston Villa staged a remarkable comeback against Paris Saint-Germain, scoring three goals to almost equal the aggregate score after being 2-0 down, with standout performances from Youri Tielemans, John McGinn, and Ezri Konsa. Borussia Dortmund also fought back, defeating Barcelona 3-1 at home, highlighting that even top teams like Barça are vulnerable...

In 1954, Edward J Erdelatz, then head football coach of the U.S. Navy, famously remarked that a tie is "like kissing your sister," reflecting American sports' win-at-all-costs mentality. This mentality contrasts sharply with Test cricket, where draws are inherent to the game's structure, constituting nearly one-third of matches played in its 150-year history. As England's captain Ben Stokes adopts a no-draw philosophy, aiming for thrilling victories, the rarity of exciting draws highlights the complex nature...

In March, the NCAA Division I Men’s Wrestling Championships showcased historic moments, including Carter Starocci becoming the first five-time D-I national champion and Wyatt Hendrickson defeating Olympic champion Gable Steveson, while Donald Trump made a notable appearance alongside prominent figures like Elon Musk. Despite mixed feelings among fans, many wrestlers embraced Trump, highlighting a paradox between his lack of athletic background and the sport's core values of accountability. This event underscored wrestling's struggle for visibility...

The Washington Capitals (51-21-9) are set to face the Pittsburgh Penguins (33-36-12) on Thursday at 7 p.m. EDT after the Capitals' Dylan Strome scored a hat trick in their recent 3-1 victory over the New York Islanders. Pittsburgh has struggled in the Metropolitan Division with an 8-13-4 record, while the Capitals excel with a 17-8-0 division record, boasting a 48-2-6 record when scoring three or more goals. The teams meet for the fourth time this...

The A-League Men will implement a hard salary cap of $3 million for player wages starting in the 2026/27 season to combat unsustainable spending by clubs, while allowing one marquee player outside this cap. APL chair Stephen Conroy emphasized the need for financial stability, as many clubs, including Melbourne Victory, face significant losses. The new cap replaces the current $2.55 million soft cap, and further reforms will adjust spending based on revenue from the 2027/28...