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    Thor Bjornsson vs Steven Ward: UK start time, TV channel, live stream, undercard as Game of Thrones star makes debut

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    GET ready for one of the craziest boxing bouts of all time as Hafthor ‘Thor’ Bjornsson faces Irishman Steven Ward.
    The former Game of Thrones actor – known as The Mountain in the hit show – is a boxing novice but former World’s Strongest Man.

    The ex-strongman is set to make his boxing debutCredit: Getty – Contributor

    How the pair stack up ahead of their Dubai bout

    There is almost a TEN stone weight difference between the two fighters, with former WBO European light-heavyweight champ Ward tipping the scales at 15st 5lb on Thursday.
    He will be dwarfed by the Icelandic giant, who is 6ft9 and weighed in at a whopping 24st 5lb.
    Thor is set to face Eddie Hall – another World’s Strongest Man star – in the ring later this year and this will be the perfect opportunity to hone his skills.
    Originally meant to take place in Iceland, the bout is now being held at the Conrad Dubai and will be fought over three rounds of three minutes.

    The fight is not being broadcast live, but is being shown in the UK for the first time on the evening of Saturday, January 16.
    When is Thor vs Ward?
    This exhibition boxing bout will be broadcast to the world on Saturday, January 16.
    Ward is no slouch and has a pro record of 13-1, having held the WBO European light-heavyweight belt in 2019.
    As this is not a professional bout, the Irishman’s pro record will not be affected.
    The main event is set for around 4.30pm GMT.

    Which TV channel and live stream can I watch it on?
    You can watch every fight from the card live on CoreSports here in the UK.
    Sadly it won’t be broadcast on TV.
    A one-month membership to CoreSports costs £1.99, while the streaming service are also offering a special Eddie vs Thor annual subscription price of £19.69.

    Carl Frampton, Bas Rutten and Chris Lloyd will be in the commentary booth.
    The main event is also expected to be streamed on Thor’s official YouTube and Twitch channels.
    Alternatively you can follow all the action right here with our SunSport live blog.

    Is there an undercard?
    There is indeed, with the card featuring unbeaten Irish welterweight Rohan Date.
    Hafthor ‘Thor’ Bjornsson vs Steven Ward (heavyweight)
    Rohan Date vs Moaz Allam (welterweight)
    Colm Murphy vs Ali Bassam (featherweight)
    Vladan Babic vs Iurii Nepliuiev (heavyweight)
    Stephane Fondjo vs Timur Abdumalikovich Umarov (super middleweight)
    Aaron Bickerstaff vs Jamie King

    The Icelandic actor is gearing up for a showdown with Eddie Hall in SeptemberCredit: EPA
    What they said
    Steven Ward: “When I was asked about the exhibition with Thor, I said, ‘Who?’
    “I hadn’t a clue who he was and neither had my wife Cathy, and then when I showed her a picture of him she was shocked.
    “I think she has me dead and buried – she’ll have the life insurance policy papers out when I’m in with him!”
    “It has been a weird one to prepare for, because Bjornsson is so big”.
    Thor: “Stepping in the ring with a professional boxer will not only showcase what I have learned but also give me the opportunity to find out what I need to work on in the months to come.
    “I’m very excited for this learning opportunity and to ‘roll with the punches’.
    “We thought it was a great fit even though there’s a huge size difference there, but there’s also a huge difference in skill as well.” More

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      Porto vs Benfica FREE: Live stream, TV channel, team news and kick-off time for Primeira Liga clash TONIGHT

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      PORTO and Benfica battle it out in a Primeira Liga grudge match under the lights this evening.
      One of the fiercest clashes in the Portuguese calendar, these two sides are locked in a title battle with league leaders Sporting.

      Porto are enjoying a rich vein of form and dispatched Famalicao 4-1 in their last league gameCredit: EPA
      When is Porto vs Benfica?
      This huge showdown is all set for TONIGHT, Friday January 15.
      Kick-off is at 9pm GMT.
      The last time the two sides met on this ground, Porto won 3-2 in a bad-tempered affair which saw TEN bookings.
      You can follow all the action as it happen with our live blog, right here from 7.30pm.
      Which TV channel and live stream can I watch it on?

      You can catch this game FREE here in the UK.
      It will be shown live on FreeSports, which is available on Freeview (64), Sky (422) and Virgin Media (553).
      You can also stream using the LiveScore App, which you can find on both Apple and Google Play stores.

      What is the team news?
       Malang Sarr, Marko Grujic and Toni Martinez all featured in the cup during midweek but are expected to drop out the side.

      Carraca, Manafa and Fabio Vieira have all tested positive for Covid-19.
      For the visitors Andre Almeida is out for the remainder of the campaign, while Gabriel Pires misses out through injury.
      Joao Ferreira is a doubt as he looks to return from Covid-19 isolation.
      Match odds
      Porto to win – 11/10
      Draw – 5/2
      Benfica victory – 9/4
      *All odds from Ladbrokes and correct at time of publication. More

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      What is ex-Man Utd star Dwight Yorke’s net worth, when did he split from Katie Price and is he Harvey Price’s father?

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      FORMER Aston Villa and Man Utd legend Dwight Yorke was one of the most lethal forwards of his generation.
      Part of Sir Alex Ferguson’s treble winners in 1999, Yorke famously dated Katie Price – here’s all you need to know about the ex-striker…

      Yorke was a star striker for Villa and Man Utd in the 1990sCredit: Getty – Contributor
      What football teams has Dwight Yorke played for?

      Yorke began his career at Villa and was first discovered by the late Graham Taylor in 1989 while the club was on a tour of the West Indies.
      He stayed at the club for nine years until he moved to Manchester United in 1998, where he starred in the 1999 treble-winning side.
      A speedy striker, Yorke was something of a super-sub and netted a number of key goals off the bench.
      In 2002 he signed to Blackburn Rovers for £2million and stayed for two years before spending one year at Birmingham City.

      Dwight Yorke during his days in AustraliaCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Three years later he headed Down Under to Sydney FC, where he was reportedly picking up a wage of $1million a season.
      He went on to play for Sunderland in 2006 where his ex-teammate Roy Keane was manager at the time.
      Dwight retired from football at the end of the 2008/2009 season and went into punditry.

      What is Dwight Yorke’s net worth?
      Yorke was forced to attend an insolvency meeting after falling into debt in 2018.

      In 2017 he also faced financial troubles but a petition against him was dropped after his debts fell to below £5,000.
      As a result he was forced to put the Cheshire mansion he shared with his ex Katie Price on the market.
      And in March 2018, he was forced to knock £100,000 off the £2.25 million asking price. 
      A source told The Sun’s Bizarre column: “Dwight’s been desperately trying to get his finances back on track over the past year as his company’s assets dwindled to just £2.
      They added: “When you think of how successful Dwight was as a player, it is really quite difficult to believe it has come to this.”

      Yorke formed a partnership with Andy Cole at UnitedCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      In December 2018, the former Trinidad and Tobago international forked out £1.5million after being the subject of a bankruptcy petition from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).
      Since hanging up his boots in 2009, Yorke has worked as a pundit for Sky Sports, while he also briefly held the position of assistant manager for the Trinidad and Tobago national team.
      As of 2021, his net worth is estimated by CelebrityNetWorth to be £18.3million.

      Dwight Yorke, left, dated Katie Price, right in 2001Credit: Richard Young
      When did Dwight Yorke split from Katie Price?
      Dwight Yorke dated Katie Price briefly in 2001.
      He is the father of her son Harvey who was born the following year after they’d split.
      Katie has repeatedly slammed her ex for not wanting to see their disabled son. 
      In her book Love, Lipstick and Lies she described how Dwight met Harvey after his 10th birthday – but only because her mum rang his manager.
      She wrote: “It wasn’t a friendly meeting and I didn’t hear from Dwight afterwards. It’s such a shame. All I can say is that he is missing out on a very special little boy.
      “Personally, I think he is scared of seeing Harvey…Dwight should try. He would get so much love in return.”

      As well as Harvey, Yorke has a son called Orlando who was born in 2007.
      And in October 2019, Price threatened to confront Harvey’s dad by turning up unannounced at his house on camera with their son.
      She told the camera: “What I would like to do is turn up to his dad’s place – Dwight Yorke’s – ring on the doorbell and be there with Harvey, for him to see Harvey.
      “That’s what I would like to do and I will do that. I think Dwight should start entering Harvey’s life, it’s been years.”
      In January 2021, Price made the heart-wrenching decision to put Harvey into care.
      Katie, 42, told The Sun: “It breaks my heart. I don’t want him to think I’m just getting rid of him.” More

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      FA Cup fourth round TV fixtures: How to live stream FREE and watch matches on BBC iPlayer and BT Sport

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      ONCE again the world’s oldest and grandest cup competition resumes with one third and 16 fourth round games for fans to get their teeth into.
      With the UK back in lockdown the magic of the FA Cup will be a tonic for supporters facing months under new coronavirus regulations.

      Manchester United face Liverpool at Old Trafford after squeezing past Watford in the third roundCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      And in a boost for fans, you’ll be able to watch every single clash on TV – with a number of matches on free-to-air.
      FA Cup fourth round TV matches
      There are 16 matches this weekend, spread across four days of action.
      Matches are being shown on BT Sport, BBC and for the first time, on the FA Player.
      Games on BBC ONE and BBC iPlayer are FREE to watch for everyone.

      BT Sport games will be available to anyone who has a subscription to the service, with the BT Sport Extra channel available by pressing the red button.

      BT Sport will be showing the majority of matchesCredit: Paul Marriott – The Sun
      If you have an EE phone contract, you can grab a three-month BT Sport trial by texting SPORT to 150.
      To get the FA Player, head to their official website or download the app from the App or Play Store on your mobile.
      Third Round
      Tuesday, January 19
      Southampton vs Shrewsbury Town – 8pm (BT Sport 2)
      Match rearranged due to Covid
      Fourth Round
      Friday, January 22
      Chorley vs Wolverhampton Wanderers – 7.45pm (BT Sport 1)
      Saturday, January 23
      Southampton/Shrewsbury vs Arsenal – 12.15pm (BT Sport 1)
      Bournemouth vs Crawley – 3pm (BT Sport Extra 2)
      Swansea vs Nottingham Forest – 3pm (BT Sport Extra 4)
      Barnsley vs Norwich – 3pm (BT Sport Extra 5)
      Millwall vs Bristol City – 3pm (BT Sport Extra 6)
      Brighton vs Blackpool – 3pm (BT Sport Extra 3)
      Sheffield United vs Plymouth – 3pm (BBC iPlayer)
      West Ham vs Doncaster – 3pm (BBC iPlayer)
      Cheltenham Town vs Manchester City – 5.30pm (BBC One/iPlayer)

      Sunday, January 24
      Chelsea vs Luton Town – 12 Noon (BBC One/iPlayer)
      Fulham vs Burnley – 2.30pm (BT Sport Extra 2)
      Brentford vs Leicester – 2.30pm (BT Sport 1)
      Manchester United vs Liverpool – 5pm (BBC One/iPlayer)
      Everton vs Sheffield Wednesday (BT Sport 1)
      Monday, January 25
      Wycombe vs Tottenham 7.45pm (BT Sport 1) More

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      Porto vs Benfica FREE: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for Primeira Liga clash

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      PORTO and Benfica do battle in a Primeira Liga grudge match under the lights.
      One of the fiercest clashes in the Portuguese calendar, these two sides are locked in a title battle with league leaders Sporting.

      Porto are enjoying a rich vein of form and dispatched Famalicao 4-1 in their last league gameCredit: EPA
      When is Porto vs Benfica?
      This huge showdown is all set for Friday, January 15.
      Kick-off is at 9pm GMT.
      The last time the two sides met on this ground, Porto won 3-2 in a bad-tempered affair which saw TEN bookings.
      You can follow all the action as it happen with our live blog, right here from 7.30pm.
      Which TV channel and live stream can I watch it on?

      You can catch this game FREE here in the UK.
      It will be shown live on FreeSports, which is available on Freeview (64), Sky (422) and Virgin Media (553).
      You can also stream using the LiveScore App, which you can find on both Apple and Google Play stores.

      What is the team news?
       Malang Sarr, Marko Grujic and Toni Martinez all featured in the cup during midweek but are expected to drop out the side.

      Carraca, Manafa and Fabio Vieira have all tested positive for Covid-19.
      For the visitors Andre Almeida is out for the remainder of the campaign, while Gabriel Pires misses out through injury.
      Joao Ferreira is a doubt as he looks to return from Covid-19 isolation.
      Match odds
      Porto to win – 11/10
      Draw – 5/2
      Benfica victory – 9/4
      *All odds from Ladbrokes and correct at time of publication. More

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      Arsenal vs Crystal Palace: Live stream, TV channel, team news and kick-off time for TONIGHT’s Premier League game

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      ARSENAL face fellow London side Crystal Palace tonight in the Premier League.
      The Gunners are somewhat on a resurgent patch of form, having previously gone seven games without a win in the league, but victories over Chelsea, Brighton and West Brom have them firing again.

      Arsenal beat West Brom in their last Premier League gameCredit: AFP
      What time does Arsenal vs Palace kick-off?
      Arsenal’s Premier League clash with Palace will get underway from 8pm UK tonight.
      The game will take place at Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium.
      There will be no fans in attendance because of the nationwide coronavirus lockdown.
      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?
      Palace’s trip across London to face Arsenal will be shown live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event.
      The game is available for live streaming on your Sky Go or NOW TV app, both of which can be downloaded onto a mobile or tablet device.
      You can also catch the action from a Smart TV so long as it carries the NOW TV app.

      Team news

      Team news to follow…
      Odds
      *ADD ODDS*
      *Odds courtesy of Ladbrokes and correct at time of publication. More

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      Is Tottenham vs Fulham on TV? Channel, live stream, kick-off time, team news for TONIGHT’S Premier League game

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      TOTTENHAM take on Fulham in the Premier League as they look to move back into the top four heading into the weekend.
      Meanwhile Scott Parker’s Cottagers are three points behind 17th placed Brighton with two games in hand – one of them being this clash in North London.

      Harry Kane and Son Heung-min will be expected to return for this gameCredit: AFP

      Spurs were meant to be travelling to Aston Villa this midweek but that game was re-arranged due to a Covid outbreak and replaced with this fixture – initially scheduled for December 30.
      What time does Tottenham vs Fulham kick off?
      Tottenham vs Fulham takes place on Wednesday, January 13.
      The match kicks off at 8.15pm UK time.
      It will be played at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
      What TV channel is Tottenham vs Fulham on and can I live stream it FREE?
      Tottenham vs Fulham is live on Amazon Prime Video in the UK.
      This fixture on its original date was part of a full matchday of Amazon Prime games and therefore the broadcaster have kept the rights to the rearranged match.
      You can live stream the match free by signing up to a one-month Amazon Prime free trial here.

      Team news
      Giovani Lo Celso is set to sit out the rest of the month for Spurs.
      But Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg will hope to return following his injury in the Carabao Cup semi-final win over Brentford.
      The likes of Harry Kane and Son Heung-min can be expected to return after having the weekend off as Spurs’ fringe players thumped Marine 5-0 in the FA Cup.

      Scott Parker has no confirmed injury problems in his Fulham squad but some players may still be self-isolating following the Cottagers’ Covid outbreak which forced the original fixture to be postponed.
      Latest odds
      Tottenham 2/5
      Draw 18/5
      Fulham 7/1

      *Odds from Ladbrokes correct as of Tuesday, January 12. More

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      Why are Tottenham playing Fulham instead of Aston Villa on Wednesday and when is Villa vs Spurs?

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      TOTTENHAM will be in action this week but not against the opposition they expected.
      Jose Mourinho’s men will now face Fulham at home, rather than Aston Villa away.

      Tottenham are facing Fulham on Wednesday instead of Aston VillaCredit: EPA
      Why are Tottenham playing Fulham instead of Aston Villa?

      Aston Villa last week confirmed 14 positive Covid cases.
      This forced them to field their development squad in their FA Cup 3rd round match against Liverpool – a tie they lost 4-1.
      However, while FA Cup rules deem a match to be forfeited if one club can’t field a team, the Premier League allows matches to be moved to a latter date in the event of a Covid outbreak.
      This was exactly what happened with Tottenham’s match against Fulham, which was initially scheduled for December 30.

      The initial Tottenham vs Fulham match was postponed due to a Covid outbreak in Scott Parker’s squadCredit: Reuters
      And Jose Mourinho was left fuming at the prospect of another postponement.
      The Special One even suggested his side could refuse to play Villa at a later date if they are forced into a situation like at the beginning of the season, where they played eight games in three weeks due to Europa League commitments.
      Mourinho’s comments appear to have forced the Premier League to act and they have moved the Fulham game to Wednesday night – the date the Villa match was supposed to happen.

      When will Aston Villa vs Tottenham be played now?
      No rearranged date has been found yet for Aston Villa vs Tottenham.
      A date could conceivably be found on the midweek commencing Monday, February 8, when no Premier League football is scheduled to take place.
      When is Tottenham vs Fulham?
      Tottenham vs Fulham takes place on Wednesday, January 11.
      Kick-off is at 8.15pm at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
      Fulham vs Chelsea has now been moved from Friday, January 15 to Saturday, January 16 at 5.30pm. More

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      Is Tottenham vs Fulham on TV? Channel, live stream, kick-off time and team news for Premier League match

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      TOTTENHAM host Fulham in the Premier League as they look to keep hold of a top four place heading into the weekend.
      Meanwhile Scott Parker’s visitors are three points behind 17th placed Brighton with two games in hand – one of them being this clash in North London.

      Harry Kane and Son Heung-min will be expected to return for this gameCredit: AFP

      Spurs were meant to be travelling to Aston Villa this midweek but that game was re-arranged due to a Covid outbreak and replaced with this fixture – initially scheduled for December 30.
      What time does Tottenham vs Fulham kick off?
      Tottenham vs Fulham takes place on Wednesday, January 13.
      The match kicks off at 8.15pm UK time.
      It will be played at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
      What TV channel is Tottenham vs Fulham on and can I live stream it FREE?
      Tottenham vs Fulham is live on Amazon Prime Video in the UK.
      This fixture on its original date was part of a full matchday of Amazon Prime games and therefore the broadcaster have kept the rights to the rearranged match.
      You can live stream the match free by signing up to a one-month Amazon Prime free trial here.

      Team news
      Giovani Lo Celso is set to sit out the rest of the month for Spurs.
      But Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg will hope to return following his injury in the Carabao Cup semi-final win over Brentford.
      The likes of Harry Kane and Son Heung-min can be expected to return after having the weekend off as Spurs’ fringe players thumped Marine 5-0 in the FA Cup.

      Scott Parker has no confirmed injury problems in his Fulham squad but some players may still be self-isolating following the Cottagers’ Covid outbreak which forced the original fixture to be postponed.
      Latest odds
      Tottenham 2/5
      Draw 18/5
      Fulham 7/1

      *Odds from Ladbrokes correct as of Tuesday, January 12. More