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Man City wins Premier League after United loses to West Brom
Watching the Red Devils lose to West Brom, a result which handed the title to the Citizens, City captain Kompany was with his wife Carla Higgs and her family, which includes her United supporting dad. He won three league titles with Barcelona and twice lifted the Champions League trophy during his Camp Nou reign. And the 2003-04 Arsenal side remain the only team to go through a Premier League... [Full Article...]
James Harrison announces his retirement
In August 2014, Harrison announced his retirement, but by September he was back with Pittsburgh. Harrison turns 40 on May 4. The Steelers released him late in the season to make room for offensive tackle Marcus Gilbert, who was being activated from a suspension. [Full Article...]
Manchester City crowned Premier League champions
Guardiola and Mourinho have a long rivalry but the United manager said it was not fair to suggest the West Brom loss was the only reason for City's league title. "We have to try to be who we were during the season and think we need five points", Guardiola said. "It's more hard (to win in England)". But Mourinho's team produced a stunning comeback to win the game 3-2 and put their rival's cele... [Full Article...]
The Premier League champions' season in stats
United had to at least draw to keep the title race mathematically alive but were stunned at Old Trafford when Jay Rodriguez headed home after the break. Given the way they have demolished all challengers in the league, it was apparent months ago that it was only a matter of when rather than if City would take the title. [Full Article...]
Zidane: Real Madrid 'deserve' to be in semis after Juventus scare
And they also thought Madrid were rightly awarded a penalty when Mehdi Benatia fouled Lucas Vazquez in stoppage time. Juventus goalkeeper Giannluigi Buffon was then sent off for remonstrating with the English referee, which led to protests from his teammates. [Full Article...]
West Brom 'pulling in same direction' for Darren Moore - James McClean
A week after City surrendered a 2-0 lead to lose 3-2 to United and squander the chance to wrap up the title in ideal style against their arch-rivals, it was relegation-bound West Brom who served it up on a plate. And it was achieved by playing a brand of football that has had the purists purring all season with City racking up 93 goals so far and on course to top the 100-point barrier. [Full Article...]
Ghanaians elated about Juventus knock out by Madrid
There was no hat trick or bicycle kick from Cristiano Ronaldo . There was still half an hour left and Madrid were on the verge of one of the most embarrassing nights in their history. The 40-year-old was more reflective later, and appeared to confirm that the game, his 117th Champions League appearance, was also his last in the tournament. [Full Article...]
Harden scores 44 as Rockets edge Wolves
Winning Game 1 would shift the narrative in the series and put the pressure on Houston . Tucker made a 3 for the Rockets after that, but Minnesota used a 6-1 spurt, with 3s from Wiggins and Teague, to go back on top 62-58. Butler is now 0 for 12 this season in the final 10 seconds when the Wolves are tied or losing by three or less. That Houston team was led by Hakeem Olajuwon, Clyde Drexle... [Full Article...]