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Championship Play-Off: Southampton to play Leeds in Final

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Southampton secured a spot in the Championship play-off final by defeating West Brom 3-1 on Friday night, following a goalless draw in the first leg at the Hawthorns.



The Saints, aiming for a swift return to the Premier League, broke the deadlock shortly after halftime with a goal from Will Smallbone.

Adam Armstrong then sealed the victory with two goals in quick succession. Despite a late consolation header from Cedric Kipre, Southampton's win sets up a final showdown with Leeds, with both teams vying for the last promotion spot alongside Leicester City and Ipswich Town.

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Oleksandr Usyk Ends Tyson Fury Undefeated Record to Claim Undisputed Heavyweight Championship

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In a historic bout at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Oleksandr Usyk emerged victorious over Tyson Fury by split decision, unifying the WBA, WBO, WBC, and IBF world titles. This win makes Usyk the first undisputed heavyweight champion of the four-belt era and the first since Lennox Lewis 25 years ago.The fight's momentum dramatically shifted in the ninth round when Usyk landed a powerful left hook to Fury's jaw, sending shockwaves through Fury's 6ft 9in frame and leavi...
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Championship: Aribo, Ajayi in promotion battle

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Get ready for an intense showdown as Nigerian football stars Joe Aribo and Semi Ajayi go head-to-head when their respective clubs, Southampton and West Bromwich Albion, collide in the Sky Bet Championship playoff.In the first leg, Ajayi's West Brom will host Southampton at the Hawthorns on Sunday, with the return fixture set for the following Friday at St Mary’s Stadium.The winner of this thrilling two-legged contest will advance to face either Leeds United or Norwi...
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Championship: Ndidi’s fifth goal pushes Leicester City close to Premier League promotion

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Wilfred Ndidi showcased his prowess by scoring a crucial goal as Leicester City clinched a 2-1 victory against West Bromwich Albion at the King Power Stadium on Saturday. This marked Ndidi's fifth goal of the season, highlighting his versatility as a defensive midfielder.This triumph significantly bolsters Leicester City's prospects of securing promotion to the Premier League. Currently positioned at the summit of the Sky Bet Championship table with an impressive ta...
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