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      Watch Ed Sheeran down beer with Ipswich fans and FaceTime players as he celebrates promotion to Premier League

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      ED SHEERAN celebrated Ipswich Town’s promotion to the Premier League by downing a beer and FaceTiming the players.The musician is a passionate fan of the Tractor Boys and was clearly overjoyed with the team’s success.Ed Sheeran drank beer to celebrate Ipswich Town’s promotionCredit: xHe posted the video from MiamiCredit: xHe was joined by more Ipswich fansCredit: XIpswich confirmed their spot back in the top flight for the first time in 22 years with a 2-0 win over Huddersfield.At Portman Road, fans stormed the pitch in celebration after the final whistle.It has been an incredible two years for the club as Kieran McKenna has taken it from 12th in League One to back-to-back promotions.Sheeran, 33, also enjoyed the moment as he uploaded a video to social media.READ MORE IN SPORTThe clip shows the star drinking some beer before shouting, “Tastes like promotion”.Fans loved the video as the flooded the comment section.One fan posted: “Love this.”A second commented: “I love him.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSA third wrote: “Haha this is pretty cool.”A fourth said: “Brilliant.”Ipswich fans invade pitch after sealing Premier League promotionHe did have to miss the game as he is in Miami and set to perform at the Grand Prix.He also is the club’s shirt sponsor and congratulated the players via a video call after the game.He also wrote a message on another post: “This is huge for the club, huge for the town, and huge for football, showing anything can happen with belief and passion.”Congratulations to all the players, people at the club, and of course super Kieran.”Sorry I can’t be there to celebrate but we don’t want another betting company as the sponsor next season! Up the Town. Emotional. See you in the Prem.”Ipswich achieved promotion to the Premier LeagueCredit: ReutersThe club were last in the top flight 22 years agoCredit: Getty More

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      Wrexham owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney ‘buy stake in new club as they team up with Mesut Ozil and Kate Upton’

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      RYAN REYNOLDS and Rob McElhenney have joined the celebrity shareholders of a Mexican football club, according to reports.The popular Hollywood pair are already owners of Wrexham, buying the Welsh side in February 2021.Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds have invested in Mexican outfit Club NecaxaCredit: PAKate Upton is one of the many celebrities to have put money into the Liga MX sideCredit: GettyTheir brilliant rise has seen the Red Dragons enjoy back-to-back promotions from the National League to League One.But while Phil Parkinson prepares for life in the third tier next season, his bosses are expanding their football empire.Variety report the acting duo purchased a minority stake in Liga MX outfit Necaxa.The deal was said to be in the works “for months and finalised recently,” ESPN added.READ MORE ON WREXHAMReynolds and McElhenney join an elite list of blockbuster names who have also pumped money into Necaxa.That includes former Arsenal and Germany World Cup winner Mesut Ozil. He is joined by plenty of fellow sports stars – iconic NFL wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr, baseball star Justin Verlander, alpine skier Bode Miller and NBA trio Victor Oladipo, Richard Hamilton and Shawn Marion.And glamorous actresses and models Kate Upton and Eva Longoria also form part of the epic consortium.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSLongoria was even in attendance at Necaxa’s last game – Sunday’s 5-2 defeat at home to Monterrey. Formed in 1923, Los Rayos play their football at the 23,000-seater Estadio Victoria and are currently ninth in the Liga MX table. The story of Wrexham’s incredible riseWho are the owners of Club Necaxa?

      RYAN REYNOLDS (Net worth: £280m)
      Deadpool actor co-owns Wrexham with pal Rob McElhenney and is married to actress Blake Lively
      ROB McELHENNEY (£50m)
      Made his name as star of It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia, where he met wife Kaitlin Olson – teamed up with Reynolds for Wrexham revival
      MESUT OZIL (£96m)
      Ex-Arsenal and Real Madrid star won World Cup with Germany in 2014, retired in 2023 to focus on family and business ventures including M10 streetwear, esports team, coffee shops and sports clinic
      KATE UPTON (£24m)
      Actress and model starred in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 2011, and was cover model for the 2012, 2013 and 2017 issues – married to baseball star Justin Verlander
      EVA LONGORIA (£64m)
      Mexican-American Texan boasts impressive CV of films and TV shows, activist Longoria also founded own charity to support adults with developmental disabilities
      ODELL BECKHAM JR (£32m)
      Won 2021 Super Bowl with LA Rams, friends with David Beckham, LeBron James, Beyonce and Drake – has host of big sponsors and was linked with romance with Kim Kardashian
      JUSTIN VERLANDER (£120m)
      Iconic pitcher for Detroit Tigers, New York Mets and now Houston Astros – married Upton in 2017, two days after winning World Series
      VICTOR OLADIPO (£40m)
      Maryland basketball star twice named NBA all-star during spell with Indiana Pacers – appeared in The Masked Singer in US
      RICHARD HAMILTON (£40m)
      Spent 14 years in NBA – including nine with Detroit Pistons where he won NBA in 2004 – now analyst for CBS Sports, married pop star TJ Lottie in 2009
      SHAWN MARION (£48m)
      Four-time NBA all-star helped Dallas Mavericks to first title in 2011 – also invested in New Zealand Breakers basketball team
      BODE MILLER (£9m)
      Apline skier won one Olympic and four World Championship gold medals, turned out in baseball for Nashua Pride and even tried a career in tennis – has eight children, six of them with model and beach-volleyball star wife Morgan Beck
      AL TYLIS (Unknown)
      Real estate investor a veteran in industry and has pumped considerable wealth into DC Pickleball team and G2 Esports – now runs family foundation and sold Manhattan apartment for £30m in 2023
      ERNESTO TINAJERO FLORES (Unknown)
      Businessman has enjoyed success in banking, telecommunications, wine and owns half of Club Necaxa where he is chairman

      They have been crowned Mexican champions three times in their history – all in the 1990s. The all-star NX Football USA LLC – spearheaded by real estate investor Al Tylis – bought 50 per cent of Necaxa in 2021 after approval from the Mexican Football Federation.Ernesto Tinajero Flores owns the other half and is the club chairman. As well as Reynolds and McElhenney joining the Necaxa group, it is also understood the existing conglomerate of the Mexican club have agreed to buy a five per cent stake in Wrexham.Eva Longoria is also part of the consortiumCredit: GettyMesut Ozil stumped up some of his own cash to be involvedCredit: Instagram / @m10_officialNecaxa play their home matches at the Stadio VictoriaCredit: Getty More

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      Gillingham SACK former Premier League star-turned-manager but fuming fans say ‘we’re turning into Watford’

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      GILLINGHAM announced they have dismissed manager Stephen Clemence.Ex-Tottenham, Birmingham and Leicester ace Clemence, 46, leaves with the Gills 12th in the League Two table.Gillingham have sacked manager Stephen Clemence after just five months in chargeCredit: AlamyA number of Gillingham fans were upset with Clemence’s dismissalCredit: AlamyThe former midfielder took over the Kent-based outfit only last November and lasted for just five months in the dugout.The ex-Sheffield Wednesday caretaker boss became the season’s third manager to work at Gillingham, who will now be looking for their fourth.Clemence replaced Keith Millen who managed the team on an interim capacity for a month after Neil Harris’ departure.The news infuriated Gillingham fans with some even claiming that the club has developed a short fuse regarding managers similar to Watford, who have changed a whopping 10 bosses in just four years.Read More on FootballOne supporter tweeted: “We are turning into Watford.”Another responded: “My thoughts we are turning into Watford.”A third wrote: “Absolute joke of a decision.”This one said: “Couldn’t make this up.”Most read in EFLBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAnd that one stated: “Absolutely the wrong call to make. We’ll end up looking like Watford. Awful decision. Deserved the summer at the very least.”VAR ruined Coventry’s iconic FA Cup moment with offside decision in semi-final – but was technically CORRECTClemence oversaw a total of 34 matches across all competitions as Gillingham boss.He led the EFL outfit to a total of 12 wins and 13 losses during his short reign.Gillingham’s last five managersHere’s a full list of Gillingham’s last five managers’ reigns:
      Steve Evans – June 1, 2019-January 9, 2022 – 129 matches
      Steve Lovell (caretaker) – January 10, 2022-January 31, 2022 – 4 matches
      Neil Harris – January 31, 2022-October 5, 2023 – 90 matches
      Keith Millen (caretaker) – October 5, 2023-November 1, 2023 – 4 matches
      Stephen Clemence – November 1, 2023-April 29, 2024 – 34 matches More

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      Fans fume at ’embarrassing’ end to EFL clash that’s ‘literally against the rules’ as clubs replicate Simpsons clip

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      FANS have been left fuming after two League Two sides decided to stop playing in the closing stages of their clash with the score tied at 1-1 .Crewe players passed the ball around unchallenged while Colchester United were happy to watch on and play out a draw after conceding late on.Colchester United players allowed Crewe to pass it around in the closing stagesCredit: ITVFans were up in arms over the non contestCrewe and Colchester both got the points they requiredThe U’s led for much of the game and knew anything other than a heavy defeat would see them avoid relegation.Rivals Sutton drew 4-4 at MK Dons to seal their place in the bottom two, leaving Colchester content to see out the match at 1-1.Crewe were also happy for the contest to end in a draw after levelling in stoppage time through Elliott Nevitt.They only needed a point to finish above Crawley so even a Barrow last-gasp winner against Mansfield – which did not come – would not have seen them drop out of the play-off places.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut fans fumed after watching the two sides play out the remaining minutes uncontested.One reacted saying: “I’ll be cheering every other team except pathetic Crewe in the play-offs then. Should be docked points! Literally against the rules!”Another added: “Embarrassing.”A third wrote: “Personally I say relegate Colchester instead of Sutton 🥱”Most read in EFLCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAnd another commented: “I have to say this is poor sportsmanship isn’t it? I get both teams are happy with the result but where’s the integrity in it all? “And yeah I know I probably would be overjoyed if my team was in the play-offs or safe but if you’re a Sutton United fan seeing this…not great is it.”Another fan compared the incident to a famous Simpsons clip where football players are shown on TV passing the ball back and forth to one another repeatedly.Our beautiful game is broken, says Dave KiddBy Dave Kidd
      WHEN Manchester United got lucky in their FA Cup semi-final, Antony’s first instinct was to goad heartbroken opponents Coventry. To rub their noses in the dirt.
      Antony seems to be a vile individual but this isn’t really about Antony. Because Antony is merely a symptom of the hideous sickness within England’s top flight.
      There is so much wrong.
      After our elite clubs persuaded the FA to completely scrap Cup replays — which gave us Ronnie Radford and Ricky Villa and Ryan Giggs — without due recompense or reasoning with the rest of English football.
      The previous day, after his Manchester City side had defeated Chelsea in the other FA Cup semi-final, Pep Guardiola whinged about the fixture scheduling of TV companies who effectively pay much of his £20m salary.
      Up at Wolves, Guardiola’s friend and rival Mikel Arteta was playing the same sad song about fixture congestion, despite his Arsenal side having played two fewer games this season than Coventry — who don’t have £50m squad players to rotate with.
      Chelsea, oh Chelsea. The one-time plaything of a Russian oligarch now owned by financially incontinent venture capitalists who have piddled £1billion on a squad of players who fight like weasels in a sack about who should bask in the personal glory of scoring the penalty that puts them 5-0 up against Everton.
      Read Dave Kidd’s full column as he takes aim at Nottingham Forest, Fulham’s ticket prices, the 39th game, VAR and much more…

      Leicester PROMOTED to the Premier League as Leeds suffer shock defeat at QPR to leave door open for Ipswich More

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      Mystery Miami-based group eyeing £50m takeover of Championship side and have two more clubs in their sights

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      PRESTON are a takeover target for a mystery Miami-based group who want to buy the traditional Lancashire outfit.Since the death of their long-term backer Trevor Hemmings in 2021, the Championship club have been under the stewardship of his family.Preston North End could be set for an American takeoverCredit: GettyNorth End own their modern ground and also have a top training facility.The valuation may be around £50million, which is higher than the Americans want to pay.If it falls down, the group have two other clubs on their radar, both at the right price.The likes of Wrexham, Leeds and Birmingham have all had celebrity investment from new owners in recent years – with Ryan Reynolds, Russell Crowe and Tom Brady getting involved in the EFL clubs. READ MORE ON FOOTBALLPreston, currently tenth, are set to finish this season in mid-table.And that will guarantee them a tenth successive campaign in the Championship since their play-off promotion from League One in 2015.They face leaders Leicester at Deepdale on Monday night before completing their season with a trip to West Brom.The Foxes’ promotion was secured on Friday night when QPR thrashed Leeds 4-0 – prompting another famous house party for the Leicester players.Most read in ChampionshipBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSWest Brom, meanwhile, are desperate to cling on to a play-off spot.North End were a founding member of the Football League in the 1880s.Preston North End Deep Dale Stadium General ViewsThe Lilywhites won the First Division in 1889 and 1890 – securing a league and FA Cup double in the first of those years.They added their second FA Cup in 1938 before losing the 1954 and 1964 finals.Preston, though, have not been beyond the fifth round of the famous competition since 1965-66. Our beautiful game is broken, says Dave KidBy Dave Kidd
      WHEN Manchester United got lucky in their FA Cup semi-final, Antony’s first instinct was to goad heartbroken opponents Coventry. To rub their noses in the dirt.
      Antony seems to be a vile individual but this isn’t really about Antony. Because Antony is merely a symptom of the hideous sickness within England’s top flight.
      There is so much wrong.
      After our elite clubs persuaded the FA to completely scrap Cup replays — which gave us Ronnie Radford and Ricky Villa and Ryan Giggs — without due recompense or reasoning with the rest of English football.
      The previous day, after his Manchester City side had defeated Chelsea in the other FA Cup semi-final, Pep Guardiola whinged about the fixture scheduling of TV companies who effectively pay much of his £20m salary.
      Up at Wolves, Guardiola’s friend and rival Mikel Arteta was playing the same sad song about fixture congestion, despite his Arsenal side having played two fewer games this season than Coventry — who don’t have £50m squad players to rotate with.
      Chelsea, oh Chelsea. The one-time plaything of a Russian oligarch now owned by financially incontinent venture capitalists who have piddled £1billion on a squad of players who fight like weasels in a sack about who should bask in the personal glory of scoring the penalty that puts them 5-0 up against Everton.
      Read Dave Kidd’s full column as he takes aim at Nottingham Forest, Fulham’s ticket prices, the 39th game, VAR and much more… More

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      Jamie Vardy snubs wild Leicester promotion party for video call to Premier League legend with wife Rebekah

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      KING of partying Jamie Vardy snubbed the Leicester City promotion bash – to video call a Premier League legend instead.Vardy, 37, hosted the iconic celebrations when the Foxes were confirmed as Premier League champions in 2016.Jamie Vardy and wife Rebekah celebrated Leicester’s promotion from homeCredit: instagram @denniswise11They did a video call with Dennis WiseCredit: instagram @denniswise11But on Friday, he had a far more understated night.QPR’s thumping 4-0 battering of Leeds at Loftus Road sealed Leicester’s immediate promotion back to the top flight following their relegation a year ago.And that prompted wild scenes at boss Enzo Maresca’s house.However, Vardy and wife Rebekah opted for a quieter night in at home.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLAnd soon after the full-time whistle at QPR, he was on the phone to none other than Dennis Wise.Wise, 57, shared a video on his Instagram story video calling the Vardys from a restaurant.The jubilant former Chelsea and Leicester midfielder was in fine form, cheering and pumping his fists with Jamie and Rebekah clearly buzzing.Vardy stuck his tongue out then waved to the camera as Wise shouted: “Come on, look, LEICESTERRRR!Most read in ChampionshipBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”Love it, come over to Como, well done fella, congratulations!”The chairman of the promotion-chasing Italian club wrote: “Congratulations to my lovely friends @vardy7, @beckyvardy @lcfc on your promotion to the PL, now you can come to the last game @comofootball to hopefully bring us luck.”Leicester brutally troll Leeds with iconic song after winning promotion as Whites left ‘well and truly rattled’Rebekah and Jamie both shared Leicester City’s promotion montage with the former captioning her story: “Congratulation. What a club.”City uploaded plenty of brilliant content from the Maresca party – starting with showing the end of the Leeds match on the TV before the players and staff broke into chants and cheering. Fans headed down to the King Power Stadium while the team enjoyed a few beers, wine and even some cigars – with Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall teasing a big night out in Leicester – before the squad reconvened for so-called training on Saturday morning.There was understandably a joyous atmosphere at the club’s stunning £100million Seagrave base, too.And fans relished in the Foxes’ social media admin taking a cheeky swipe at Leeds after recovering from their blip in form.Promoted Leicester – who smashed Southampton 5-0 on Tuesday – tweeted: “I predict a riot,” in direct reference to Leeds band Kaiser Chiefs’ song which is an anthem among Whites supporters.Leeds blared out the tune at Elland Road in February following their dramatic comeback win over Leicester to tighten the gap on the Championship leaders.Fans also chanted: “Leicester City, we’re coming for you,” while attacker Georginio Rutter boldly declared Leeds were the “best team” in the league.READ MORE SUN STORIESBut now with one of the automatic spots wrapped up, Leeds must hope Ipswich slip up to try and grab the second – or else it will be the play-offs for Daniel Farke’s side.Leicester play Preston away on Monday night and could clinch the title if results go their way.Players and staff raised a toast at boss Enzo Maresca’s houseCredit: https://twitter.com/LCFCThe players let out their almighty delightCredit: https://twitter.com/LCFCKiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Hamza Choudhury led the celebrationsCredit: https://twitter.com/LCFCLeeds were utterly thrashed at Loftus Road as they were hit for fourCredit: GettyA couple of Foxes fans snuk into the ground to witness the matchCredit: Alamy More

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      I played for Arsenal and dreamed of El Clasico, now I’m looking to avoid relegation to League One

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      JULIO PLEGUEZUELO came through the youth systems of Atletico Madrid and Barcelona and has played for Arsenal.But this weekend the 27-year-old defender and Plymouth are fighting for their Championship lives at Millwall.Julio Pleguezuelo is excited by Plymouth’s survival bidCredit: RexThe Pilgrims are two points above the bottom three and know victory at The Den should be enough to secure them another season in the second tier after winning promotion last year.Pleguezuelo has had some glittering football heritage and was an eye-opening summer signing from Dutch side FC Twente.But now the equation is simple — win on Saturday or next week against Hull — or face life in League One.The defender said: “We definitely feel the pressure. We know what’s at stake but at the same time I wouldn’t trade our position with the likes of Sheffield Wednesday, Huddersfield or Birmingham. It’s in our own hands.READ MORE ON ARSENAL“It’s going to be two difficult games but the mood has been good, the lads have been training well so we have to approach the game as we always do and try to get the three points.“Millwall is going to be hostile, I expect probably not pretty football and it’ll be their last home game, so they’ll want to put on a show for their fans.“But we have got to stand up to that and get a positive result.”While Pleguezuelo would have come through at Barcelona as a kid dreaming of one day playing in El Clasico, the Spaniard says these games where Championship status is at stake are the ones that get the juices flowing.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSOur beautiful game is broken, says Dave KidBy Dave Kidd
      WHEN Manchester United got lucky in their FA Cup semi-final, Antony’s first instinct was to goad heartbroken opponents Coventry. To rub their noses in the dirt.
      Antony seems to be a vile individual but this isn’t really about Antony. Because Antony is merely a symptom of the hideous sickness within England’s top flight.
      There is so much wrong.
      After our elite clubs persuaded the FA to completely scrap Cup replays — which gave us Ronnie Radford and Ricky Villa and Ryan Giggs — without due recompense or reasoning with the rest of English football.
      The previous day, after his Manchester City side had defeated Chelsea in the other FA Cup semi-final, Pep Guardiola whinged about the fixture scheduling of TV companies who effectively pay much of his £20m salary.
      Up at Wolves, Guardiola’s friend and rival Mikel Arteta was playing the same sad song about fixture congestion, despite his Arsenal side having played two fewer games this season than Coventry — who don’t have £50m squad players to rotate with.
      Chelsea, oh Chelsea. The one-time plaything of a Russian oligarch now owned by financially incontinent venture capitalists who have piddled £1billion on a squad of players who fight like weasels in a sack about who should bask in the personal glory of scoring the penalty that puts them 5-0 up against Everton.
      Read Dave Kidd’s full column as he takes aim at Nottingham Forest, Fulham’s ticket prices, the 39th game, VAR and much more…

      He said: “Where there is more at stake you kind of focus more and play better because if you play a match where you have nothing to play for, it’s not the same.“There’s pressure but it’s a good type, so hopefully we can get over the line.”EFL club reaches agreement to build stunning new stadium after 23 years at three-sided groundPleguezuelo was signed by Arsenal as a 16-year-old from Barcelona and at that time he was chased by many clubs, including Manchester City.But despite spending six years with the Gunners, he only made one senior appearance — playing the full 90 minutes in a 3-1 EFL Cup win against Blackpool in 2018.And after four years at FC Twente, this is his first full season in senior English football.He said: “For the first season in a league like the Championship, I’ve done well.“I’ve come from a completely different league after four years and I’ve adapted well to the game here.“The Championship is one of the best leagues in the world and Plymouth and myself have done well.“This division isn’t the same as it was before.“Teams have realised they have to adapt their style because probably long-ball doesn’t cut it any more.“But some things can still be useful in the Championship.“It’s definitely nice to see more teams trying to play attacking football.”Pleguezuelo holds the distinction of being Plymouth’s first and only Spanish player — and although he has spent most of his life in big cities, he is loving life on the Devon coast.He added: “I’ve lived in London since I was 16 and obviously Plymouth is different to London but it has been a good season for me in the South West. I love the city, the club, the fans and I am having a great time.“My family lives in London, so I go back to see them most of the time, so I get both lives.”One player who is destined to go on to bigger things is Pilgrims forward Morgan Whittaker, 23, who has attracted interest from Italians Lazio and Portuguese club Sporting.There are sure to be Premier League suitors this summer too for the 20-goal ace.Pleguezuelo said: “He’s a great player and has been massive for us.READ MORE SUN STORIES“We know it will be difficult to keep him but hopefully he can help us in these last two games get over the line.”Millwall have confirmed Polish keeper Bartosz Bialkowski, 36, will leave the club after five years this summer once his contract expires. More

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      Fans convinced Sky Sports are BREAKING 3pm blackout rule to show crunch EFL clash but there’s a reason it’s allowed

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      FANS have been left confused over the 3pm blackout rule, after it was announced that a League Two game will be shown by Sky Sports in that timeslot this weekend.Traditionally matches cannot be televised between 2:45pm and 5:15pm on a Saturday afternoon in the UK.Action from Colchester will be televised this SaturdayCredit: RexBroadcasters are usually restricted by the 3pm blackoutCredit: RexThis rule has been in effect since the 1960s, having been implemented in order to protect lower league attendances.Yesterday it was announced that Colchester’s League Two final day clash with Crewe Alexandra will be shown live on Sky Sports at 3pm this Saturday.The announcement left some supporters on social media confused, with one writing: “Didn’t think Saturday 3pm kick offs could be televised?”While a second asked: “I might be being thick here but what about the 3pm blackout rule?”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAs it turns out, the last of the 3pm blackout windows for the 2023-24 season expired last weekend.There are six windows in total, with the blackout lifted during international breaks and the Christmas period.As per Uefa, the final window of the season ran between March 30 and April 20.This means that Sky Sports are free to show action from League Two this Saturday.Most read in EFLBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERThey have chosen to broadcast Colchester vs Crewe, with both teams still having something on the line.Colchester are 22nd in the table, and could still be sucked into the bottom two.EFL club reaches agreement to build stunning new stadium after 23 years at three-sided groundFor the U’s to be relegated they would have to lose with Sutton United winning at MK Dons – and a goal difference swing of four.Crewe, meanwhile, are going into the match in sixth – and could still finish anywhere between fifth and eighth.A draw would see both sides achieve their goals, while a win either way could prove costly to the losers, depending on results from elsewhere.2023-24 3pm blackout windowsUK broadcasters were not allowed to show games between 2:45pm and 5:15pm between these dates
      August 5, 2023 – September 2, 2023
      September 16, 2023 – October 7, 2023
      October 21, 2023 – November 11, 2023
      November 25, 2023 – December 23, 2023
      January 12, 2024 – March 16, 2024
      March 30, 2024 – April 20, 2024 More