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From Aston Villa to Bologna, how these overachievers broke into the Champions League
This season has seen some surprising teams book Champions League places for next season, from Aston Villa in the Premier League to Stuttgart in the Bundesliga and Brest in France's Ligue 1. How did they do it?
TOP HEADLINES
INDONESIA MISS OUT ON OLYMPICS
Indonesia just run out of steam but can look back on Olympic quest with pride
It ultimately wasn't to be -- but Indonesia can still look back on their Olympics bid with plenty of pride.
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FALLOUT
UCL talking points: How did Madrid win? What is Mbappe's PSG legacy?
With the 2023-24 Champions League finalists now set, Gab Marcotti, Alex Kirkland and Julien Laurens give their takes on the semifinal matches.
VAR Review: Explaining Bayern's offside 'goal'
Bayern manager Thomas Tuchel called it 'a disastrous decision,' but was the linesman right to raise his flag?
NBA
PLAYOFFS
2024 NBA playoffs: Ant's leap, OKC and Boston dominance among top trends
ESPN Insider Kevin Pelton looks at the top trends of the NBA postseason.
Rick Carlisle gets ejected for clapping in ref's face
UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Champions League final early look: Real Madrid or Borussia Dortmund?
The 2024 Champions League final is set -- 14-time winners Real Madrid will face 1997 champions Borussia Dortmund at Wembley.
TRANSFER TALK
LIVE Transfer Talk: Chelsea eye Osimhen-Lukaku swap deal
Chelsea are prioritising a move for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen when the transfer market opens. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Will Mo Salah stay at Liverpool this summer?
Gab & Juls wonder if Mo Salah will stay at Liverpool next season after an impressive performance in their 4-2 victory over Tottenham Hotspur.
Dragging shoulder: Explaining MotoGP's unbelievable lean angles
GOLF
RORY MCILROY
McIlroy: It makes sense for Liv Golf and the PGA to get a deal done
TENNIS
NOVAK DJOKOVIC
Djokovic: No bigger challenge than facing Nadal at Roland Garros
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- Atleti stadium closure for racist abuse overturned
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