Spectacular European nights the new normal for Villa under Emery
Ten years ago, Aston Villa were relegated to English football's second tier for the first time since 1987. Now they are in their second European semi-final in three seasons.
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Papers: Chelsea open to selling Garnacho in the summer
The top stories and transfer rumours from Friday's newspapers...
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Why 'sensational' Palace & Conference League are good fit
After overcoming Fiorentina over two legs to reach the semi-finals, Crystal Palace will now fancy their chances of going all the way in the Conference League and adding a European trophy to their FA Cup success last season.
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Littler shows swagger after being 'prepared for boos' in Rotterdam
Luke Littler said the hostile reception he received from the Rotterdam crowd during Night 11 of the Premier League Darts was "exactly what I expected".
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Champions League in the Championship? Forest's juggling act goes on
Nottingham Forest continue their remarkable Europa League run - but does it only increase the pressure on staying in the Premier League?
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Åberg leads RBC Heritage as MacIntyre makes strong start after Masters drama
Ludvig Åberg took the lead after the opening round of the RBC Heritage as Robert MacIntyre made a strong start following his controversial showing at The Masters.
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St Helens go top after emotionally charged night for Hull FC and John Cartwright
Highlights from the Betfred Super League clash between Hull and St Helens.
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Bromley spurn chance for promotion with Cambridge stalemate
Bromley's promotion to League One was delayed once again as Cambridge United held them to a goalless draw at Hayes Lane.
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Hull beaten by Saints as Cartwright reveals he was a 'blubbering mess'
Outgoing Hull FC coach John Cartwright suggested ahead of his side's Betfred Super League defeat to St Helens that he wants to remain in the job until the end of the season despite having been left as a "blubbering mess" by the club's recent decision to replace him.
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Short handed England debut, Kildunne shifts to wing for Scotland clash
England head coach John Mitchell insists the Red Roses will roll with the punches as they come to terms with a growing list of absentees.
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Clayton 'hurt' at being tipped to finish bottom of Premier League
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Villa & Forest progress - relive eight iconic all-English European ties
Here are eight of the most memorable all-English clashes in Europe as Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest set up a Europa League semi-final.
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GB's Ellard breaks S14 100m freestyle world record
Paralympic champion William Ellard sets a new world record time to take gold in the S14 mixed class 100m freestyle final at the Aquatics GB Swimming Championships in London.
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Palace defy Fiorentina comeback to reach Conference League semi finals
Crystal Palace booked their place in the Conference League semi-finals with a 4-2 aggregate victory over Fiorentina despite losing the second leg 2-1 in Florence.
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Forest overcome Porto to book Europa League semi-final against Villa
Nottingham Forest progressed from their Europa League quarter-final with a 2-1 aggregate win over Porto to book a last-four meeting with Aston Villa.
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Augustus aiming high in the hope of home advantage
Ulster back row Juarno Augustus says it's important the Irish province keep building momentum in the hope of clinching home advantage in the knockout stages of the United Rugby Championship.
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How 10 Premier League teams could qualify for Europe
Ten Premier League teams in Europe? It sounds preposterous, but it is not as far fetched as it seems.
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'A partnership, not a takeover' - NRL boss reveals progress in Super League talks
NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo says progress has been made in talks over the southern-hemisphere body investing in Super League, but insists they are interested in a "partnership" as opposed to a "takeover".
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Clayton beats Littler in Rotterdam final to extend lead to top of table
Jonny Clayton cemented his lead at the top of the Premier League Darts table with a 6-4 victory over Luke Littler in the Night 11 final in Rotterdam.
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Short to make debut as England forced into five changes for Scotland game
England head coach John Mitchell insists the Red Roses will roll with the punches as they come to terms with a growing list of absentees.
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