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Sakai calls for Vissel to show courage against star-studded Al Ahli
Vissel Kobe's Gōtoku Sakai has called on his team to show courage against a star-studded Al Ahli outfit.

Toney backing himself to fire Al Ahli into ACL Elite final
Although he's scored just once in the ACL Elite this season, Ivan Toney remains confident he can make the difference in the semis.


TOP HEADLINES

GUNNERS STILL IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT?
Arsenal are still Premier League title favorites, and here's why
Arsenal suffered a huge blow to their Premier League title hopes in Sunday's 2-1 defeat at Manchester City, but they still have reason for optimism.

Arteta won't stop believing that Arsenal can win the title

MARCOTTI'S MUSINGS
Is the Premier League now Man City's to lose? PLUS: Bayern clinch Bundesliga, more
Man City's win over Arsenal has thrown the title race back in City's favor, plus Bayern clinch the Bundesliga and Man United beat Chelsea to move closer to a Champions League return. Gab Marcotti recaps the weekend.

Laurens: Man City's win vs. Arsenal was the decisive moment in the title race

At a crucial stage in the season, Man City take control of the title race over Arsenal
Manchester City's 2-1 win over Arsenal becomes a huge confidence boost for Pep Guardiola's side in the Premier League title race.

Leboeuf: Arteta will be to blame if Arsenal don't win the title

Van Dijk hands Liverpool a UCL boost and reason to believe after more late drama
Liverpool beat Everton 2-1 with a 100th-minute winner to go seven points clear of Chelsea in the race for the Champions League. And how they needed it.

Michallik: Liverpool in need of 'overhaul' despite derby win


AROUND THE ASSOCIATION
Windhorst: The five biggest lessons from the first weekend of the NBA playoffs
A 25-year-old LeBron strategy for the Lakers, a new defense in Cleveland and a message from Oklahoma City: Here's what we learned as the postseason tipped off.

Blockbuster trade? New coach? Hard reset? Warriors begin offseason of massive uncertainty
Golden State enters another offseason in search of a co-star for Stephen Curry, and the Warriors might be searching for a new coach too.


NBA PLAYOFFS
East playoff takeaways: Magic shock Pistons, Celtics dominate Sixers
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern Conference's first round.

West playoff takeaways: Thunder, Spurs roll in Sunday's games
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference's first round.


TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Barcelona step up interest in Italy right back
Barcelona are stepping up their pursuit of Atalanta right back Marco Palestra, while Arsenal remain interested in Julián Álvarez.

Reid's seven-round mock draft: A forecast of every pick from No. 1 to No. 257

Top Headlines
- Liverpool's Szoboszlai: No contract 'progression'
- Rose to replace Iraola as Bournemouth head coach
- Rooney: Arsenal fans 'need to be better' for run-in
- Haaland's partner not happy with game 'scratches'
- Konaté: 'Big chance' I will stay at Liverpool
- Silva likened to Scholes, Cannavaro after City win
- De Zerbi forming 'special connection' with Simons
- Wemby tops Duncan with 35 in Spurs playoff debut
- 'Scalpel, not a baseball bat': Wolff on F1 changes
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ASEAN Club Championship
SPORTFIVE How to watch the ASEAN Club Championship
12 teams will vie to be kings of Southeast Asian club football when the ASEAN Club Championship returns from Aug. 20 to May 27.


















