Football: Messi fires Barcelona to 26th Spanish La Liga titleBARCELONA (REUTERS) - Lionel Messi clinched an eighth La Liga title for Barcelona in 11 seasons on Saturday (April 27) as he scored the only goal in a 1-0 win at home to Levante.The Argentine star struck his league-leading 34th goal of the campaign after coming...

Football: Liverpool open up six-point lead as Man City lose again at LeicesterLONDON (AFP) - Liverpool moved six points clear at the top of the Premier League as the leaders eased past Newcastle 4-0 at Anfield and Manchester City were beaten for the second time in five days, 2-1 at Leicester.Tottenham leapfrog City into...

Belgium coach hails Courtois for calm reaction to errorBRUSSELS • Belgium coach Roberto Martinez has defended Thibaut Courtois following his error on Thursday, which led to an equaliser during the 3-1 win over Russia in their Euro 2020 Group I qualifier at Brussels' King Baudouin Stadium.Captain Eden Hazard scored twice...

Klopp hails 'outstanding' Reds, turns attention to BarcaLONDON • All Liverpool can do now is win and hope.The first part of their title duty was fulfilled in rampant and historic fashion as Huddersfield were routed 5-0 at Anfield on Friday.Top of the Premier League with two to play, their longing for a favour now turns...

Spurs paid the price for complacency: PochettinoLONDON • Mauricio Pochettino said Tottenham played with their hearts rather than their heads, as their title hopes were dealt a major blow after a stunning late collapse against Wolves on Saturday.A run of five straight Premier League victories combined with a mini-collapse...

Football: Cristiano Ronaldo's Las Vegas rape accuser drops case, has filed anotherLAS VEGAS (BLOOMBERG) - A rape lawsuit against Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo in Nevada state court that made headlines last year has been quietly dropped, but his accuser is now pursuing her claims in federal court.A notice of voluntary...