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Aston Villa’s title hopes hit after Thierno Barry fires resolute Everton to victory

Unai Emery did not hold back. In his programme notes the Aston Villa manager turned to caps lock. “THIS MATCH IS CRUCIAL,” he said, spying an opportunity after Arsenal and Manchester City dropped points, with a golden chance to return to second and cut the leaders’ advantage to four oints.

Kevin Stefanski named Atlanta Falcons coach after being cut loose by Browns

Stefanski gets second NFL chance after Browns firing

Africa Cup of Nations final into extra-time after as Diaz misses controversial penalty after Senegal leave pitch in protest

102 min This time Mendy is legitimately flattened by Igamane, who also stays down after their collision. It was a short backpass which Mendy cleared a split-second before Igamane arrived on the scene.

Kenneth Walker III runs riot as Seahawks maul 49ers to reach NFC title game

Rashid Shaheed returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown, Kenneth Walker III rushed for three scores and the Seattle Seahawks advanced to the NFC Championship Game with a dominant 41-6 victory over the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday night.

Mark Cuban's money helped build Indiana University's football team—he shares 'how championship teams and organizations are built'

Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban is one of the wealthiest donors to an Indiana University football program that's vying for the national championship.

Toulouse run 11 tries through ragged Sale as Thomas Ramos finds kicking perfection

They are box office, of course. The team anyone would pay good money to watch. A collection of youngsters from Manchester were given the best seats in the house, as their magisterial hosts ran rings round them. This is Sale’s record defeat. This is Toulouse avenging their defeat to Saracens last week. Far older and uglier players than Sale could call on would have suffered similarly.