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    Barry and Eddie Hearn being followed by Netflix cameras for new ‘Succession-style’ documentary – with NOTHING off limits

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    BARRY and Eddie Hearn are being followed around by Netflix cameras for a new documentary – and they claim nothing is off limits.The production brains behind the worldwide success Drive to Survive – which covers Formula One shenanigans – are shadowing the UK’s leading sports promoters.Netflix are making a documentary on Barry and Eddie HearnCredit: GettyNothing will be off the table for sport’s biggest father-and-son duoCredit: Action Images – ReutersThe show will be aired globally in June 2025 and focuses on the fortunes of the Essex-based empire that has fingers in different sporting, commercial and broadcasting pies.Barry, 76, set up Matchroom Sport in 1982, the year after he celebrated protege Steve Davis winning the first of six world snooker championships at the Crucible.Since then, he has made millions in boxing, pool and darts, the latter of which he has transformed into the second most-watched sport on Sky after football.Eddie, 45, has since taken over the reins of the company and put aside a longstanding family grudge with boxing guru Frank Warren to hook up with oil-rich Saudi officials.READ MORE IN SPORTSpeaking to SunSport after he completed the latest episode of The Barry Hearn Show podcast, Barry said: “Everything is a completely open book. It’s going to be fun.“But I’m frightened to have a bath, mate! Because I get up and go, ‘f***ing, who put this microphone on me?’“The title is ‘Matchroom: The Greatest Showmen’. It’s going to go out to 500 million homes. They are spending millions and millions.“The team that are doing it are the ones who did Drive to Survive, so they have a hard act to follow. But they are very excited about it.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS“You try to distance yourself from it. It’s a good story. We had Succession, which was almost a take-off of the Murdoch empire.“Well, we are not at that level but it is a similar theme of an old geezer that starts off something, brings up kids in a different world to what he came from.Eddie Hearn reacts wildy in the ring as Katie Taylor beats Amanda SerranoThe Hearns made stars out of boxers such as Anthony Joshua through MatchroomCredit: GettyEddie’s biggest rival in the boxing game is Frank Warren, but the pair are now also working together on some projects alongside the SaudisCredit: Getty“It’s not a power struggle but there are definitely different influences throughout.“But the company has grown bigger and bigger, it’s a global one rather than a British one. There are a lot of good stories.”Barry added: “We asked ourselves: ‘Are we ready for this type of intrusion?“We’ve never allowed anyone behind the scenes access at Matchroom. But we’re very proud to be a successful British company that has added to the sports world.Barry’s snooker empire saw players including Steve Davis become superstarsCredit: RexHis world of darts is growing even more popular thanks to Luke LittlerCredit: Getty“We took the view that if it’s gonna be treated seriously enough and done properly, then now was the time.“They are everywhere. Quite honestly, I’m seeing more of them than I’m seeing my wife and children lately.“They followed me to Atlantic City for my entry at the US Open 9-Ball Pool.“They’re attending board meetings and we are giving them unlimited access because we don’t want any excuses.“We won’t be doing this with anyone else probably in our lifetime and we’re going to make sure it’s a series that is memorable and tells the truth at every level.READ MORE SUN STORIES“We’re gonna give them a good story. There’ll be things in there that’ll shock and entertain people.”The Barry Hearn Show is available on all podcast platforms – with exclusive video episodes on Spotify. More

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      Roy Keane snubs Man Utd by choosing Christmas jumper of rival Premier League club in pic with darts star Luke Humphries

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      ROY KEANE snubbed Manchester United by wearing a Tottenham Christmas jumper in a meeting with darts star Luke Humphries.Keane made the bold choice on an episode of The Overlap.Man Utd legend Roy Keane wore a Tottenham Christmas jumper alongside Luke HumphriesCredit: @lukeh180 on XRed Devils legend Keane played 480 times for United during a 12-year period.He won seven Premier League titles, four FA Cups and a Champions League under Sir Alex Ferguson.And United’s former captain is considered by many to be one of the club’s greatest-ever players.However, Keane left fans shocked two years ago when he revealed he grew up supporting Tottenham.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe ace admitted as an Irishman, United and Liverpool were the two main English sides people cheered on.But for some inexplicable reason, he was always drawn to Spurs.Keane said: “Growing up in Ireland, you were either a Man Utd or Liverpool fan, or Celtic.“Strangely enough, I supported Spurs. Not sure why, but I did.”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSNow, Keane has taken his support for the North Londoners to another level by donning their Christmas jumper.The bearded pundit cracked a rare smile as he wore a Lilywhite top with the words “Ho ho ho” on the front.Roy Keane left red-faced after Sky Sports colleague tells Man Utd legend to ‘bring this look back’Ultimate sports presenters rich listTV sports presenters make a mint.The biggest and best are signed up on yearly deals with the likes of the BBC, ITV and Sky for your viewing pleasure.Laura Woods is dominating the media landscape at the moment, leading TNT Sports’ coverage and ITV’s.Alex Scott and Jermaine Jenas are two of the fresher faces for the BBC’s sporting output.Then, it’s the old guard of Gary Lineker and Mark Chapman who also command hefty fees for their Match of the Day programmes.SunSport has taken a look at how those big names rank and compiled a list of the top 10 highest earning stars that grace our TV screens.With number one worth a whopping £29.4million more than number 10!Read the story and see the full list here.As for darts star Humphries, who supports Leeds, he kept his usual style with his regular blue darts shirt.He posted his delight at the meeting on Twitter, saying: “Had a great time filming for The Overlap today with some of the best footballers to have played the game.”Was a great laugh and enjoyed the experience.”Last Christmas saw Keane lift the lid even higher on his support for Spurs.He said: “I am a Spurs fan, I played for Man United but Spurs are my team.”Just because I played for Manchester United didn’t mean I was a fan of the team.”When I played for Rockmount, one of my team-mate’s fathers used to bring me to training and he supported Tottenham.”That’s where it started, I liked their players, the likes of Glenn Hoddle and Clive Allen.READ MORE SUN STORIES”But after I’d come back from trial at Nottingham Forest, Spurs offered me a trial.”I turned it down because Forest had been good me, I liked the club and felt some loyalty to them. I had a soft spot for Spurs, and still do.” More

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      I’ve covered Man Utd for 25 years and feel sorry for Amorim, if he gets a tune out of this lot he’s football’s Beethoven

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      IT was wonderful to see the adulation and warmth towards Ruben Amorim as he bid farewell in his final home game as Sporting Lisbon manager.And yet despite that stunning 4-1 win over Manchester City, I couldn’t help feeling sorry for him.New Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has a lot of work to doAmorim did an amazing job with Sporting LisbonAmorim took over at Man Utd after leaving SportingAmorim replaced Erik ten Hag who couldn’t improve Man UtdAmorim is facing a major challenge with his new Man Utd teamAt Sporting he has achieved incredible success with two Portuguese Primeira Liga crowns — the first of which ended a 19-year title drought.Understandably he is adored by the fans, even when they knew he was leaving and there is a clear bond between him and the players. He looked a man genuinely content and happy with his life in Lisbon.“Don’t do it Ruben, stay where you are” . . . but it was too late.Amorim had already opted to throw himself into the managerial meat grinder known as the modern-day Manchester United.Read More on Man UtdHe only has to look at the disgraceful treatment of his immediate predecessor to know what he is going into.There was something very unsavoury about the way Amorim was being welcomed to United with all those club social media postings.It was as if he had arrived as a great liberator to take the club into the light after a dark time.Erik ten Hag was a good man. One of the best I have met in my 25 years covering the Red Devils.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHe did everything he could to drag that club back up, winning two trophies and getting to another final along the way in his two full seasons.Yet it was clear the new broom being swept through Old Trafford by part-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe was going to take the Dutchman along with it.Ruben Amorim arrives in Manchester ahead of starting role as Man United managerEven after that so-called show of faith in him over the summer, after everyone else they tried to get to do the job ran a mile.He was always staring at the exit door at a time when 250 staff have brutally been made redundant, against a back drop of cuts that is gradually ripping away a bit more of the soul of this great club.No matter how good he is the squad is poor, for which Ten Hag has to take a major part of the responsibility. Although he never wanted Joshua Zirkzee, an Ineos signing, and we can see why. If Amorim can get a tune out of this lot, then he will be the Ludwig van Beethoven of football.All the while he will have to cope with everything that comes with being United boss.A club that stopped being able to match expectations the moment Sir Alex Ferguson left in 2013.Amorim is the sixth permanent boss since then. They all arrive with a smile and believe they can be “the one”.They all leave with their reputations in the dustbin and their lives changed.Ten Hag is still coming to terms with what happened. I’m not sure if David Moyes ever will.Even baby-faced assassin Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looked his age by the end.Sometimes, if you find contentment in your life — and a job you love with people around you who love you — that’s when you have really reached the pinnacle.Amorim had that. And in two years’ time my bet is he wishes he never turned his back on it.Littler’s a star I CAN relate toIT’S often difficult to relate to the incredible feats of sportsmen and women.That is what fascinates us the most: How on earth do they do that?Then you learn of the sacrifices they make for years and years for that one moment in time.How they even struggle to let themselves go after all the hard work when they retire. Then you hear about Luke Littler.He has just become darts’ youngest millionaire at 17 and whose mid-match routine was revealed by Martin Lukeman, whom he thumped 16-3 in the Grand Slam of Darts final.“He had a curry, a Boost [chocolate bar], a meal deal and them little sweets, half pink and half white . . . Squashies. Then he walks up there and just smashes me like that.” Marvellous.Jimmy is living the dry lifeTHE MODERN snooker player is a world away from those icons we used to enjoy watching in the 80s and early 90s.Gym, water, diet, sleep. The best, Ronnie O’Sullivan, is a great example of this with his running.Which reminded me of how Jimmy White used to enjoy his downtime.At his height White once went to the Gresham Hotel in Dublin for a weekend and returned six weeks later.He had 24 bottles of Dom Perignon champagne sent to his room daily and was reportedly joined by “nightclub girls, UB40 and Phil Lynott from Thin Lizzy” for what was described as “the mother of all benders”.When Alex Higgins rocked up to join in, it’s fair to say things went up a notch.Yet in the weekend just gone, the now clean-living “Whirlwind”, aged 62, beat an opponent 42 years his junior in the qualifiers for the UK Champs — over four decades after reaching the semis on his debut.Sober, fit and healthy White is still competing. He may never have been a world champion, but he remains a champion of the sport.Europe crown not for Nick-ingHATS off, or rather caps and visors, to Rory McIlroy.His brilliant finish to claim the DP World Tour Championship meant he blitzed the field in the Race to Dubai for a sixth time.That equalled Seve Ballesteros’ achievement and leaves him two behind Colin Montgomerie’s record.McIlroy has his sights set on becoming the best European golfer of all time, although some already consider him to be.His four Majors to Ballesteros’ five and Nick Faldo’s six suggest that’s not the case. But for me, the moment that sets Faldo apart came in the 1995 Ryder Cup.It was all down to his match as the Sunday singles came to a close and he stood one down with three to play against Curtis Strange.READ MORE SUN STORIESLevel going down 18, his presence of mind to chip out the rough and leave himself the perfect wedge to get up and down to claim par and win as Strange melted is the greatest moment in Ryder Cup history.Watch it and marvel at the man’s powers to block out all the noise and pressure to get the job done.Ruben Amorim leaves Sporting on a highBy Charlie WyettRUBEN AMORIM would have preferred to leave Lisbon in a blaze of glory after winning a third Primeira Liga title.Yet football does not work like that. And in what was surely his final game before taking charge of Manchester United, Amorim prepared to say his goodbyes at a half-empty Estadio Jose Alvalade in a League Cup quarter-final against Nacional.Sporting won 3-1 thanks to  second-half goals by captain  Morten Hjulmand and Viktor Gyokeres, who scored two.Luis Esteves pulled back for Madeira-based Nacional.The stadium  will be a good deal more lively on Tuesday when Manchester City are here for  a Champions League match — although Amorim should by then have his feet firmly under his desk at Old Trafford.Liverpool and Aston Villa were both interested in Europe’s most sought-after coach. Even City could have been a possible destination post-Pep Guardiola.Yet the United job is one Amorim, 39,  could not turn  down — even if not everyone saw it that way at Sporting last night.There is clearly a huge split in the Portuguese club’s fan base over their coach leaving at this stage of the season with many believing he should have seen the job through.Yet Amorim, along with the three-man coaching team who are expected to follow him, leaves a club in a much better state than when he arrived here in 2020.Inside the stadium, there was applause — albeit muted — when his name was read out before the game along with the line-ups.And there did not appear to be any jeers when Amorim shuffled out from the tunnel awkwardly towards the dugout.So, while his departure is hard to take for some, none of the fans will forget his legacy.This is a club which is back as the dominant force in Portugal. Even this term, Sporting have won their first nine league games, scoring 30 goals and conceding just two.They are also eighth in the Champions League table, which is one hell of an effort.In contrast, Lisbon was not exactly hit by League Cup fever last night.Amorim made lots of changes, which saw Sporting’s star man Gyokeres, the former Coventry striker, start on the bench.There was, however, a first appearance in six weeks for former Tottenham winger Marcus Edwards. He is certainly one player who has been transformed by Amorim since arriving at the club from Vitoria in 2022 and will be sorry to see the coach leave.While he changed his team, Amorim stuck with his tried and trusted formation of a back three.It will certainly be something Manchester United’s fans will have to get used to over the  coming months.But looking at the Premier League table, none of them will be complaining about the change. More

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      Inside Fallon Sherrock’s romance with fellow darts star Cameron Menzies who wooed her with KFC

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      THEY are the power couple of darts, and romance blossomed after a date at KFC.Fallon Sherrock, 30, and Cameron Menzies, 35, began dating in 2021.Fallon Sherrock and Cameron Menzies are the power couple of dartsThe down-to-earth pair met over a KFC meal in SouthamptonSince then, Menzies and Sherrock have eaten out one of Salt Bae’s famous restaurantsA year later they moved in together, and better date nights followed, including dining at one of Salt Bae’s restaurants.Last year, the Scot revealed his girlfriend has made him a much better darts player.Time away from his day job as a plumber also helped his cause, with Sherrock cheering him on when she’s not playing herself.SunSport takes a look inside Sherrock and Menzies’ relationship.READ MORE DARTS NEWSThat first date…Menzies and Sherrock met on the darts circuit, and soon clicked.They played doubles together and naturally got together.Menzies revealed: “I had known Fallon for years in darts and played doubles with her years ago.”We met in an online league in Southampton. The rest is history as they say. It started off with a KFC.”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThey inspire one another…In an interview with Sky Sports, Menzies spoke about how he is inspired by his other half who has opened doors as a woman in male-dominated sport.He said: “We enjoy our practice together and she is a very class player.She’s taken me places I would never have experienced because of darts, so I’m a very lucky person. I’m her biggest fan and I wish her all the bestCameron Menzies “She has done well for darts in general and is banging in 90 averages and 100 averages, the same as a lot of women.”I’m quite lucky I’ve got a very good partner who can play darts. “It’s good in the house unless she beats me and I’ve got to make the food. I don’t like it when she beats me.Fallon Sherrock becomes first woman ever to reach knockout stages of Grand Slam of Darts with sensational 170 finish”I will support her left, right and centre. I am her biggest fan.”I might be a bit strict, but I know how good she is. I’ve known her for a very long time and I know she is very, very good.”She’s taken me places I would never have experienced because of darts, so I’m a very lucky person. I’m her biggest fan and I wish her all the best.”Amusingly, in an interview with The Scottish Sun Menzies revealed that Sherrock has “bigger balls” than him and is better when the pressure is on.”If I wasn’t with Fallon I’d still be a decent darts player, but she has definitely made me a better player. Who is the better of the two of us?”I think I’m a tad better, but she’s better on stage when you’re in the spotlight. She just handles that better… she has bigger balls than me.””I’m getting better at it, but when it comes down to the marbles in an important match Fallon performs better. Hopefully one day I can keep up with her level in that area.”Scot Menzies revealed Sherrock is better at bigger tournaments than himWorld No41 Menzies is Sherrock’s biggest fanThe feeling is mutual – with Sherrock regularly cheering on Menzies from the crowdRangers fanMenzies also let slip that Sherrock likes to wear his Rangers top around the house.When the darts star went to meet Prince William to receive her MBE, Menzies threatened to go to Windsor Castle in the football shirt and a kilt.But, he couldn’t make it. Instead he asked Sherrock to give him a Rangers key ring.Menzies said: “I was given a Rangers key ring and it’s in the house. I wanted Fallon to give it to Prince William.”I’m sure he doesn’t care about Rangers, he’s an Aston Villa fan.“If I had gone to Windsor Castle with Fallon to get the MBE, I would have worn a Rangers top and kilt.“She wears my old Rangers kits around the house, I think she finds them comfy.”I have loads of them, that’s what I wear around the house. A few are a bit tight for me these days and she steals them!”Sherrock likes to wear Menzies’ Rangers football shirt around their homeWhen Sherrock received her MBE, Menzies threatened to visit Windsor Castle wearing a Rangers top and a kiltSherrock and Menzies enjoyed a trip to Las Vegas earlier this yearread more sport featuresPlumber by day…Menzies is ranked 41 in the world in PDC Order of Merit.This year, he reached the quarter-final of a Players Championship event, before losing to Gerwyn Price.While at the World Grand Prix he was defeated by Dave Chisnall in the last-32.Humble Menzies juggles his darts career with a day job as a plumber – fixing sinks and the like.He even took to social media to share a picture fitting a bathroom before an appearance at the World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace in 2023.Along with three laughing emojis, he wrote: “Working before the world’s. What a joy.”Brilliantly, the post was quickly picked up on by the official PDC darts feed, who added: “Plumbing at 11, Worlds at 8.”Menzies juggles his darts career with a day job as a plumberMenzies had a job to do the day he competed in the World Darts ChampionshipMenzies admitted he would hate to face Sherrock in a competitionHowever, Menzies is always looking at the draws at the Worlds, and is hopeful of avoiding a complicated match against his partner.READ MORE SUN STORIES”There’s a handful of players you don’t want to draw and Fallon is up there,” he said.”I play Fallon in the house and I beat her eight times out of 10, but she has a moment when she smashes me.” More

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      Luke Littler puts brave face on after Man Utd hammering as darts star brutally trolls Liverpool legend

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      LUKE LITTLER put on a brave face as he trolled a Liverpool legend just minutes after they beat his beloved Manchester United.Arne Slot’s lot ran rampant against their bitter rivals on Sunday, registering an emphatic 3-0 win at Old Trafford.Manchester United suffered an embarrassing 3-0 defeat to Liverpool at the weekendCredit: PAUnited superfan Luke Littler caught the score before his German Darts Masters clash with Peter WrightCredit: INSTAGRAM/MANCHESTER UNITEDLittler decided to take aim at Kop icon Steven Gerrard after the matchAnd rather than take to social media to show his disappointment, darts sensation Littler took to his Instagram to troll Reds legend Steven Gerrard.The 17-year-old – who was filmed playing darts as a toddler while wearing an England shirt with Gerrard’s name on it – posted a side-by-side picture of himself holding his Premier League Darts trophy and the Kop icon looking dejected to his story.And he emblazoned a 1-0 scoreline across the snap in a blunt reference to Gerrard’s failure to win the English top fight.Gerard has yet to respond to Littler’s dig, which came after the teen lost the Geman Darts Masters final to Peter Wright.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLLittler was beaten by Peter ‘Snakebite’ Wright 8-5 in a sensational final in Hildesheim.Littler was overcome with emotion after losing the match, in which he sarcastically applauded fans.And he later revealed he broke down as one of his best friends is currently mourning the loss of his father.He wrote on his Instagram story: “Not looking for sympathy or anything I was just trying to say how my best mate has lost his dad at such a young age.Most read in DartsLuke Littler lost the German Darts Masters final to Peter Wright on SundayCredit: PDC Europe”I’ve known Ellis since we both was 3,4 and it’s been on my mind all week the strongest lad I know.”And just couldn’t get the job done as I would of liked.”Luke Littler in shock split from girlfriend Eloise Milburn with darts star, 17, heartbroken after 10 months of datingFan favourite Wright received a roaring reception after winning the tournament and was also overcome with emotion.Choking back tears, an emotional Wright said: “I’m on the way back.” More

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      Luke Littler tells Man Utd ‘I’m still waiting’ as he wants to join his dad in seeing club dominate once again

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      LUKE LITTLER is ready for an early alarm call to watch Manchester United before the New Zealand Masters final day.The teen sensation beat Jonny Tata 6-3 in his first round clash in Hamilton on Friday.Luke Humphries aims to keep up his record of a title a month while hoping Man Utd rediscover their status as Prem top dogsCredit: RexThe Warrington whizkid eventually overcame truck driver Jonny TataCredit: X formerly Twitter / @OfficialPDCNow Littler, 17, is ready for a red-eye alarm call to watch the Reds against Fulham before his quarter-final clash with Dimitri Van den Bergh on the other side of the world.He revealed: “I’ve set an alarm for seven in the morning. I’ll watch the boys.“It’s always good to get new signings in. I’ve witnessed a few trophies in my time whereas my dad and family have witnessed everything. I’m still waiting to witness it all and I’m very confident.”Littler was smashed 8-1 by Gerwyn Price in last weekend’s Aussie Masters final.READ MORE TOP STORIESHowever, he’s determined to keep up his incredible run of winning a title every month in 2024.He added: “I’d love to win over here and get another title. Tick one off for August, if not there’s plenty of chances.“I saw that stat going into the ProTour and I checked it was the last day so win this one and then I can go home.“I did win it and I am aware that I’ve picked up a title every month.Most read in FootballLittler was thumped 8-1 by Gerwyn Price in the Australian Masters finalCredit: PDC“I’ve got used to New Zealand and Australian time. It’s a bit unfair on myself because I’ve got to go back to the UK in a few days and used to my time.“I felt really good coming into it and practice was going well and I’m just glad to take it on stage and get another win.Inside Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s plans to replace Old Trafford with a ‘Wembley of the North’Changes to the Premier League for 2024/25NOTHING stays the same forever.And that includes the Premier League, which is making a number of tweaks this season.Team news will now be released 75 MINUTES before kick-off, 15 minutes earlier than had been the case before.Things could get crowded on the touchline, with the number of substitutes permitted to warm-up boosted from three players per team to FIVE.There’s also a change to how added time is calculated when a team scores a goal, an update to the ‘multiball’ system and the introduction of semi-automated offsides – but not straight away.Go here to read about all the changes to the Premier League for 2024/25.“It’s always good to get back to winning ways no matter how you do it.“Now I can’t wait for tomorrow and hopefully another long day.“Last week I played well in the semis and in the final it just didn’t happen. One of those games you’ve just got to say well done to the winner and just get on with the next one.“I don’t really learn anything from defeats. I just pick myself up and go again.”World Champion Luke Humphries also cruised through with a 6-3 win on Kayden Milne.Inside Littler’s massive riseLUKE LITTLER has taken the darts world by storm since exploding onto the scene at the PDC World Championship. More

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      Luke Littler, 17, in line for shock boxing fight with fellow darts star touted as opponent

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      EDDIE HEARN is willing to give Luke Littler a boxing match – on one condition.The darts sensation shocked the world in May by revealing he wants to test himself in the ring.Luke Littler recently revealed he wants to dip his toes into the boxing worldCredit: REXLittler has called out TikTok sensation BeavoCredit: TIKTOKBoxing supremo Eddie Hearn is open to putting Littler in the ringCredit: ALAMYLittler, 17, revealed he has ambitions of fighting in KSI’s Misfits Boxing promotion, which has taken the influencer and Gen Z worlds by storm.Matchroom Boxing chief Hearn – whose dad Barry runs the PDC darts – was left stunned by Littler’s desire to enter the squared circle.But he’s willing to make his boxing dream come true, so long as he’s matched up against an easy opponent or a fellow darts player.He told DAZN: “Firstly Luke Littler is very important to us and the PDC [Professional Darts Corporation], can we make sure he doesn’t have a fight?READ MORE ON LITTLER”We don’t want any damaged hands or damaged fingers.”But if he’s going to have a fight can we please make it the easiest one possible.”Maybe we can find another darts player for him to have a go at.”He’s nice and young, so a lot of older guys he’ll have an edge on.Most read in Boxing”But can we just wait a little bit before we stick Luke into the Misfits please?”Littler shocked his growing fan base in May by calling out social media sensation Beavo.’Let’s make this happen’ – Luke Littler teases major career switch as he eyes boxing match with ‘loser’ TikTokerDuring an appearance on The MMA Hour, he said: “I’d love to [have a boxing match]. Why not? “I tried it like once or twice when I was younger.When pressed on a potential opponent, ‘The Nuke’ added: “It’s like a proper person, it’s not a darts player.”Do I like him? Nah. Beavo.”Littler then stuck the knife into Beavo, who rose to fame on TikTok by weirdly inhaling his food, by mocking his declining reach on the social media platform.”He’s fallen off,” Littler said of the 23-year-old.”He used to get millions of views but now he’s only getting 100k, 200k.”I don’t know what the turning point was, he just fell off.”Boxing will be far from Littler’s mind at this moment in time as he’s getting over a painful break-up.SunSport exclusively revealed the teenager has separated from former girlfriend Eloise Milburn, 21.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe pair called time on their ten-month relationship after they failed to make time for each other due to Littler’s whirlwind schedule.Littler was left devastated by the split, which no doubt will have been on his mind during his World Matchplay defeat to Michael van Gerwen earlier this week.Luke Litler and Eloise Milburn have gone their separate waysCredit: INSTAGRAM@LUKETHENUKELITTLERThe couple have gone their separate ways after ten months of datingCredit: THE SUN More

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      World Matchplay darts hit with major schedule change after England reach final of Euro 2024

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      THE schedule for this weekend’s World Matchplay darts has been RIPPED UP following England’s Euro 2024 heroics.The Three Lions booked their place in their second straight Euros final on Wednesday night with a 2-1 win over the Netherlands in their semi-final clash.Ollie Watkins fired England into Sunday’s Euro 2024 final with SpainCredit: AlamyThe PDC have changed the timings of the World Matchplay darts as a result of the Three Lions reaching the finalCredit: PAGareth Southgate’s troops will play Spain in the final on Sunday evening, which has resulted in the PDC chiefs bringing FORWARD the timings for the World Matchplay sessions to ensure fans can watch the game.A PDC statement read: “As the England football team have made the final of UEFA Euro 2024 we want to give everyone the opportunity to get behind them and have decided to bring forward the timings for both sessions on Sunday July 1 at the Betfred World Matchplay.”Therefore, if you have a ticket for either the Afternoon or Evening Session on Sunday 14 July, then please be aware of the new session times below that will now apply and will replace the original times listed on your tickets.”Following the conclusion of the Evening Session, the UEFA Euro 2024 final will be shown live on the big screens in the arena to allow fans to get behind the England team from their seats without having to leave the venue.READ MORE DARTS NEWS”And in addition, the food and drink concessions from the Winter Gardens will remain open for the football.”The afternoon session in Blackpool will get underway at 12pm and conclude at 3:30pm.The evening session, meanwhile, will begin at 4:30pm and conclude at 8:00pm – just in time for kick-off.EURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSThe evening session will finish in time for darts fans to watch the footballCredit: PAThe PDC statement continued: “Please note that the end times are approximate based on the length of the matches.Most read in Darts”And door opening times for the Evening Session may be moved to accommodate any overrun of the Afternoon Session.”Darts legend Phil Taylor, 63, issues health update after having operation that left him needing crutches World Matchplay darts scheduleAfternoon session matchesRoss Smith vs Josh RockStephen Bunting vs Ryan JoyceDanny Noppert vs James WadeDimitri Van den Bergh vs Martin SchindlerEvening session matchesRob Cross vs Gian van VeenPeter Wright vs Andrew GildingJoe Cullen vs Brendan DolanDave Chisnall vs Krzysztof Ratajski More

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      Don’t Take Me Home song: What are the lyrics and why do they sing it at football and darts?

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      ENGLAND fans have been in fine voice so far throughout Euro 2024, despite some of the nervy results. The Three Lions topped their group with five points and beat Slovakia in the last 16. England fans have been cheering the team on throughout Euro 2024Credit: GettyJude Bellinghm’s equalising overhead kick in the 95th minute of that game sent England fans into raptures. England supporters have en entire library of songs they recite at games during major tournaments. And ‘Don’t Take Me Home’ is certainly one of them. What are the lyrics to Don’t Take Me Home?Don’t take me homePlease don’t take me homeI just don’t wanna go to workI wanna stay here and drink all your beerPlease don’t please don’t take me homeDon’t take me homePlease don’t take me homeI just don’t wanna go to workI wanna stay here and drink all your beerPlease don’t please don’t take me homeThe song is sung to the tune of Billy Ray Cyrus’ Achy Breaky Heart.Why do football and darts fans sing it?Well, the answer’s in the lyrics.Thousands of England fans have had to take time off work to travel to major tournaments over the years, with numerous games taking place on week days.Most read in DartsAnd the longer England stay in the tournament, the longer those fans can support the Three Lions in person.England supporters are pretty fond of beer, too.The song is also sung at darts events, most notably the World Championships at the Alexandra Palace in London. More