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ESPN Southampton set up final with Leeds for place in PL

Southampton moved a step closer to returning to the Premier League with a 3-1 home win over West Bromwich Albion in the second leg of their Championship playoff semifinal on Friday to reach the final by the same score on aggregate.

ESPN Klopp: I could have won more trophies at Liverpool

Jürgen Klopp has admitted that Liverpool could have won more trophies during his tenure but added that he's "absolutely fine" with their haul as he feels he "couldn't have done more" during his time at Anfield.

ESPN Pacers spurred by fiery Carlisle, roll into Game 7

Challenged by coach Rick Carlisle after a blowout loss in Game 5, the Pacers turned things around at home against the Knicks and forced a Game 7.

ESPN Budenholzer: I'd coach this Suns team if on moon

Mike Budenholzer got sentimental Friday when describing his childhood in Arizona but quickly turned to the future, telling reporters, "It's mind-boggling to me, like mind-blowing, to think that I'm going to be the head coach of the Phoenix Suns."

ESPN Scheffler cards 66 after jail stint on 'chaotic' day

Scottie Scheffler's "chaotic" day that featured a brief morning stay in jail ended with the world's top-ranked golfer shooting a 66 at the PGA Championship.

ESPN Stars align: Duchene 2OT hero after no-goal call

After being involved in a disputed no-goal call, Matt Duchene scored the series-ending goal in double overtime to send the Stars to the Western Conference finals.

ESPN Hotel fire alarm a good omen as Panthers oust B's

"In my career, the number of times that something got messed up at the hotel ... it's like a guaranteed win," Panthers coach Paul Maurice said after a 2-1 victory over Boston earned Florida a spot in the Eastern Conference finals.

ESPN Sources: Ex-Angel Fletcher used Mizuhara bookie

David Fletcher, a former Los Angeles Angels infielder currently with the Braves' Triple-A affiliate, and his friend, who also played in the minor leagues, bet with the bookie who took wagers from Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter, according to sources.

ESPN Tiger (77) has 2 triple-bogeys, misses cut at PGA

After posting his 11th consecutive round of par or worse in a major championship with a 6-over 77 in the second round of the PGA Championship on Friday, Tiger Woods is headed home on the weekend again.

ESPN Sources: Porzingis likely out for start of East finals

Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis is expected to remain sidelined for Games 1 and 2 of the Eastern Conference finals next week, but there's optimism he'll be able to return sometime in the series -- barring any setbacks, sources told ESPN on Friday.

ESPN Sources: Barça debate Xavi future in shock twist

Barcelona are once again debating the future of Xavi Hernández less than a month after announcing he would continue for at least another season, sources told ESPN.

ESPN Juventus sack Allegri days after cup final antics

Massimiliano Allegri has been sacked by Juventus, the club announced Friday, two days after they beat Atalanta in the Coppa Italia final.

ESPN Slot confirms he will be next Liverpool coach

Feyenoord coach Arne Slot has confirmed he will be appointed to succeed Jürgen Klopp as Liverpool manager from next season.

ESPN Ange: City game my worst experience as manager

Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou said he suffered cold sweats before Tuesday's 2-0 defeat by Manchester City for fear of having his integrity questioned.

ESPN Famous Messi napkin sells for $965K at auction

The famous napkin that linked a young Lionel Messi to Barcelona sold for £762,400 ($965,000) on Friday, British auction house Bonhams said.