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Leeds supporters gather outside Elland Road

Leeds promoted back to Premier League as WBA beaten

Leeds United have been promoted back to the Premier League for the first time since 2004 following WBA's defeat at Huddersfield.

Soccer • 17 Jul 20

Dara O'Shea in action for the Baggies in a pre-season friendly with Rotherham

'Best Christmas present' - O'Shea joy after WBA debut

Dara O'Shea received an early Christmas present when he made his league debut for West Bromich Albion on Saturday.

Soccer • 22 Dec 19

Pulis accuses Sanchez of 'cheating' in Gunners win

Tony Pulis accused Arsenal's "cheating" Alexis Sanchez of diving and believes West Brom should have been awarded a penalty during their 2-0 defeat at the Emirates Stadium.

Soccer • 26 Sep 17

Chelsea win battle of the blues

Premier League champions Chelsea eased past a disappointing Everton with goals from Spaniards Cesc Fabregas and Alvaro Morata sealing a 2-0 victory.

Soccer • 27 Aug 17

Roberto Firmino struck for the Liverpool winner

Coutinho and Firmino combine as Liverpool beat Stoke

Two pieces of Brazilian magic from Philippe Coutinho and Roberto Firmino dug Jurgen Klopp out of a hole as Liverpool came from behind to beat Stoke 2-1.

Soccer • 08 Apr 17

Ricky Burns showed great resilience to earn victory

Burns retains WBA title in Glasgow

WBA world super-lightweight champion Ricky Burns made a successful first defence of his belt against Kiryl Relikh with a thrilling points victory at Glasgow's SSE Hydro Arena.

Boxing • 08 Oct 16

Fury 'at an all time low' says uncle

Tyson Fury is "almost at breaking point" and receiving professional help, his uncle said in an interview days after the world champion was declared medically unfit to defend his WBA and WBO heavyweight crowns against Wladamir Klitschko.

Boxing • 25 Sep 16

Chris Brunt's deflected freekick was enough for West Brom

Wasteful United undone by West Brom

Manchester United gave Liverpool a glimmer of hope in their push for Champions League qualification as Louis van Gaal's team slipped to a damaging 1-0 defeat to West Brom.

Soccer • 02 May 15

Louis van Gaal's side host Chelsea on Sunday

Cunningham fears for United ahead of Chelsea

RTÉ Soccer analyst Kenny Cunningham has said he fears for Manchester United as they face a daunting run of the fixtures in the Premier League following last night’s 2-2 draw with West Bromwich Albion.

Soccer • 21 Oct 14

George Groves trains ahead of Saturday's world championship rematch against Carl Froch

Groves: 'Left hook will put Froch to sleep'

George Groves has predicted he will put Carl 'The Cobra' Froch 'to sleep' when they meet at Wembley stadium on Saturday.

Boxing • 29 May 14

Shane Long scored twice but Aston Villa left the Hawthorns with a point

Clarke insists he wants Long to sign new deal

West Brom boss Steve Clarke insists he wants Ireland striker Shane Long to sign a new deal with the club.

Soccer • 26 Nov 13

Shane Long: 'Am I committed to West Brom for next season? Yes, I'm happy here'

Long not looking for move from Baggies

Republic of Ireland international Shane Long has pledged his future to West Brom for next season.

Soccer • 25 Feb 13

Clarke optimistic Shane Long will be fit for WBA

West Brom manager Steve Clarke is optimistic leading scorer Shane Long will be fit to face Southampton on Monday despite his exclusion from the latest Republic of Ireland squad.

Soccer • 03 Nov 12

Khan delighted with reinstatement of WBA title

Amir Khan has welcomed the WBA's decision to reinstate him as their light-welterweight champion following his controversial loss to Lamont Peterson.

Boxing • 12 Jul 12

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