Soccer

No comeback for Real Madrid as Arsenal is back in Champions League semifinals

MADRID (AP) — Arsenal defeated defending champion Real Madrid 2-1 on Wednesday to reach the Champions League semifinals for the first time since 2009 in a match where VAR played a key role in two penalty decisions.

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Injured Mbappé jeered in Real Madrid's quarterfinal exit in the Champions League

MADRID (AP) — There will be no Champions League title for Kylian Mbappé in his first season with Real Madrid.

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Inter Milan reaches Champions League semifinals after eliminating Bayern Munich 4-3 on aggregate

Milan (AP) — Former Bayern Munich defender Benjamin Pavard scored against his old club to help Inter Milan to a 2-2 draw against the German team on Wednesday, sending the Nerazzurri through to the Champions League semifinals 4-3 on aggregate.

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Newcastle routs Palace 5-0 to move into 3rd place in Premier League

Newcastle thrashed Crystal Palace 5-0 Wednesday for its second big win in four days and climbed to third place in the Premier League. Four of the goals came in the first half at St.

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Toronto FC hopes to get some injured players back for visit to Salt Lake

TORONTO — Toronto FC could get some reinforcements this weekend with several injured players close to a return.

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Francophone SOCAN gala to honour Charlotte Cardin, Kaytranada, Banx & Ranx

MONTREAL — Charlotte Cardin, Kaytranada, Banx & Ranx and Richard Séguin are among the music stars getting awards at a gala for Canada’s francophone music creators and publishers.

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Man United forward Joshua Zirkzee to miss rest of the season with hamstring injury

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee will miss the rest of the season with a hamstring injury, manager Ruben Amorim confirmed Wednesday.

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Gabon soccer federation says striker Aaron Boupendza has died after falling from a building in China

LIBREVILLE, Gabon (AP) — The Gabonese soccer federation announced Wednesday that Aaron Boupendza, a striker for its men's national team, has died after falling from the 11th floor of a building in China.

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'We want that feeling': Man United fan Rory McIlroy invited to Old Trafford after Masters win

Rory McIlroy, the latest golfer to achieve the coveted career Grand Slam , has been invited to sprinkle some of his stardust at Old Trafford.

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Onana to start for Man United in crucial Europa League match days after being dropped

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Andre Onana will start in goal for Manchester United for its crucial Europa League match against Lyon on Thursday after being left out of the team in the Premier League at the weekend.

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