WEST HAM lost their Premier League opener against Aston Villa after a late Jhon Duran goal. The Colombian striker, who was linked with a move to the Hammers in the summer, struck late after Lucas Paqueta equalised following Amadou Onana’s opener. Kick-off time: 5:30pm BSTLive stream: NOW TVTV channel: Sky Sports Main Event / Premier LeagueFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS More

TOTTENHAM star Djed Spence has completed his loan move to Rennes.Spence, 22, is down the pecking order in North London and will spend the second half of the season in France.
𝗗𝗷𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗲 𝗲𝘁 𝗡𝗼𝗶𝗿 ! ✍️L’international espoir anglais rejoint le Stade Rennais F.C. jusqu’à la fin de la saison. 🔴⚫️— Stade Rennais F.C. (@staderennais) January 31, 2023

Djed Spence will spend the second half of the season on loan at RennesCredit: Getty
Spence arrived at Tottenham from Middlesbrough for £20m last summer.
But Antonio Conte soon revealed that he was signed by the club rather than himself.
And he’s hardly had a look in this season.
Spence hasn’t started a single game in any competition and has been on the pitch for just 41 minutes across six outings.
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And he’s been an unused substitute on 14 occasions.
This comes despite Matt Doherty, who’s set to join Atletico Madrid, and Emerson Royal being unable to nail down a regular place themselves.
A host of clubs, including Leicester, Brentford and Crystal Palace have all been keen on a loan deal this month.
But we exclusively revealed how his exit was being held up due to Spurs’ refusal to include an option to buy.
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And Spence has now headed to France, where he will link up with Joe Rodon, who’s been with Rennes since the summer.
His new side are just six points outside of the Champions League places and the England Under-21 ace will have the chance to play in Europe with a Europa League play-off to come against Fenerbahce.
With many Tottenham fans disappointed with how the last seven months have panned out, several have been reacting on social media.
One said: “Will be great for his development, Conte definitely wasn’t going to play him.”
A second said: “Of all the apparent offers to take him on loan I’m a bit surprised and disappointed to see him go there.”

A third chimed in with: “Make zero sense to me, but at least Rennes are competitive in Ligue 1 and hopefully that’s enough for Conte to see his value.”
Another said: “I just cannot get my head around not sending him to a Prem team to actually develop him for our first team!” More

APOLLONIA LLEWELLYN took social media by storm once more with a series of raunchy snaps.This time, boxing ring girl Apollonia posed in a tiny bronze bikini by a swimming pool.
Boxing ring girl Apollonia Llewellyn took social media by storm once moreCredit: INSTAGRAM @apolloniallewellyn
Apollonia posed in a tiny bronze bikini during her US holidayCredit: INSTAGRAM @apolloniallewellyn
The social media model has been enjoying a winter holiday in the US and took the snaps in Los Angeles.
Apollonia posted the following caption on Instagram: “That winter sun.”
The Brit’s 572,000 followers were left in absolute awe once more as they stormed the comments’ section.
One fan posted: “So Beautiful and Gorgeous.”
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Another commented: “Look beautiful.”
A third wrote: “That gorgeous look!!!”
This fan said: “So gorgeous.”
And that one gushed: “Woow soooo hot.”
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Apollonia recently spoke to SunSport and revealed she had been offered £100,000 for a topless photoshoot.
But the boxing ring girl said she turned down the chance to do that shoot.
The model opted against it out of respect for her family.
Apollonia’s most-liked Instagram snaps…
Apollonia burst out of this tiny silver bikini as she drank her ‘morning juice’Credit: INSTAGRAM
Conor McGregor was among 8,000 fans who enjoyed this see-through lacy outfitCredit: INSTAGRAM
Thousands of Apollonia’s fans enjoyed the view on the ring girl’s holiday to New YorkCredit: INSTAGRAM
Apollonia really enjoyed this bowl of pasta on her summer holiday to SantoriniCredit: INSTAGRAM
Apollonia invited fans to ‘sit and stare’ at this picture, and thousands took her up on the invitationCredit: INSTAGRAM
Fans were worried Apollonia’s top had shrunk in the wash as she enjoyed this hearty breakfastCredit: INSTAGRAM
Apollonia’s followers were in awe of the stunner’s new hairdo as she wowed in a tiny yellow bikiniCredit: INSTAGRAM
Apollonia sent a cheeky message to her fans as she posed in this glamorous see-through numberCredit: INSTAGRAM
Apollonia told fans ‘no caption needed’ as she squeezed into this skin-tight see-through playsuitCredit: INSTAGRAM
Apollonia revealed he ‘idea of happiness’ is being ‘wind swept on the beach’ with this busty snapCredit: INSTAGRAM
Apollonia left very little to the imagination as she ‘brightened fans’ Mondays’ in a skimpy wet T-shirtCredit: INSTAGRAM More

LEWIS HAMILTON intends to boycott social media over the weekend in a bid to combat racist abuse online.Football League clubs, England’s cricket board, the Lawn Tennis Association and Premiership Rugby have all supported the blackout from Friday to Monday.
Lewis Hamilton will join British sport in boycotting social media to take a stand against racist abuseCredit: Getty
And while F1 is not planning to support the movement, F1’s champion says he will.
He said: “It’s clear, and clearly in this sport, it’s clear that racism continues to be an issue.
“I think social media platforms do need to do more in order to combat this, so I’m fully supportive of the initiative.
“If me also doing it helps put pressure on those platforms to help fight against it, then for sure, I’m happy to do so.
“I’m really proud to hear that there are so many organisations getting involved.
“I’m not sure why Formula One is not part of that, but I probably will follow and support this weekend.”
Hamilton has been pioneering F1’s recent diversity and anti-racism messages.
The seven-time world champion said ahead of this weekend’s Portugal GP that he received abuse online earlier in his career and would come off social media as a result.
The Sun joins social media boycott
THE Sun is standing united with English football this weekend in response to the ongoing discriminatory abuse of players on social media.
All of our Twitter accounts including Sport, Football, TV and Showbiz will stop posting from 3pm, Friday 30th April until 11.59pm, Monday 3rd May. 
We will also support any of our journalists who want to stand with the boycott.
We are proud to back this initiative and continue our opposition to discrimination on social media. 
The Sun has consistently taken a stand against this despicable and unacceptable behaviour, no more so than in recent weeks.  

And he called on organisations like Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to clamp down on the abuse.
He added: “I was subject to abuse a long, long time ago, at a time when I was younger, when I was reading social media, reading like many people do, trying to engage with people.
“But there was a period of time where I had to understand that firstly you can’t read every comment that’s on there, and you can’t take it personally.
“If you let those things get to you, then they can ruin your day.
“But I do believe that social media companies need to do more.
“There’s algorithms, there’s things they’re able to see, they’re able to take steps to help and create more of an anti-racist society. That’s what we’ve got to be pushing towards.”
Hamilton will race at the Portugal GP at the Algarve Circuit this weekendCredit: Rex

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A FORMER Blackburn Rovers striker turned painter decorator now looks “unrecognisable” in his work gear.Hat-trick scorer Simon Garner, 63, dons a paint spattered fleece to work instead of the blue and white kit of his Ewood Park days.
Hat-trick scorer Simon Garner, 63, dons a paint spattered fleece
Garner, who spent four weeks in prison in 1996 for contempt of court during a “messy” divorce from his first wife, went through a number of jobs following his successful football career.
The goal-scorer has now traded in the glory of his 1980s title as “Blackburn’s all-time leading scorer” for the acclaim of not spilling a pot of paint in 20 years.
But the Lincolnshire lad also spent three months as a postman and “a short time” managing council houses for Wycombe Wanderer’s former owner Steve Hayes before settling down in his new career.
He fell into painting and decorating after a pal took him under his wing following a conversation in the pub.
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He said: “Fortunately, this guy gave me the job, taught me the ropes, and after eight months I went on my own.”
Now based in Cookham, Berkshire, Garner transforms homes with a slick of paint.
And he said the job’s perfect for him because he can choose which hours he works.
He finishes work early on the days Blackburn Rovers play and commentating on games in the south for his local radio station.
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It comes after Garner’s striking career ended in 2000.
He started his incredible career at his local club Boston United before joining Blackburn Rovers as an apprentice, turning professional in July 1978 and playing his debut the following season at Newcastle United.
He played 474 league games for Rovers over his 14-year stint at the club.
In his final season at Ewood Park, Blackburn were promoted to the Premier League.
He scored 168 goals in the league and 192 in all competitions – which remains a club record and in February 2019 he was inducted into the club’s Hall of Fame.
After Rovers he moved to West Bromwich Albion for £30,000 in 1992, Wycombe Wanderers in 1993 and Woking in 1996 before spending a couple of years with non-league Wealdstone.
He’s previously revealed Rovers had no defence during his time there.
“We didn’t know how to defend,” he said. “If the opposition scored three, we scored four.”
Garner in 1987 with Blackburn Rovers. He scored 168 goals in the league and 192 in all competitionsCredit: Getty – Contributor More