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      When is the Carabao Cup third-round draw: Stream FREE, TV channel and start time as Man Utd and Arsenal enter pot

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      LAST year’s Carabao Cup winners, Manchester United, will enter the pot for the third round.The Red Devils overcame Newcastle in the final at Wembley to claim the silverware last campaign.
      Manchester United were Carabao Cup winners in 2022Credit: GETTY
      Man United will also be joined in the hat for the third round by fellow Premier League sides that have European commitments this season.
      The likes of Newcastle, West Ham, Manchester City, Arsenal, Brighton, Liverpool and Aston Villa will all be entered into the draw.
      SunSport has all the details you need for the Carabao Cup third-round draw below.
      When is the Carabao Cup third-round draw?

      The Carabao Cup third round will take place on either Tuesday, August 29th or Wednesday, August 30th.
      The draw is expected to get underway following the conclusion of the second-round ties, which should be around 10:20pm BST on either the 29th or 30th.

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      What TV channel is the Carabao Cup third-round draw on and can I live stream it FREE?

      The Carabao Cup third-round draw will be broadcast live on Sky Sports.
      The draw is expected to be FREE to live stream on Sky Sports Football’s YouTube channel.
      Alternatively, you can find out who your team has drawn by following SunSport’s live blog.

      What are the Carabao Cup second-round fixtures?
      Here are the full fixtures for the second round of the Carabao Cup:
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      Tranmere Rovers v Leicester CitySalford City v Leeds UnitedHarrogate Town v Blackburn RoversStoke v RotherhamWrexham v BradfordDoncaster v EvertonBolton v MiddlesbroughPort Vale v CreweNottingham Forest v BurnleySheffield Wednesday v MansfieldWolves v BlackpoolSheffield United v Lincoln
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      Bristol City v QPR or NorwichPlymouth v Crystal PalaceReading v IpswichPortsmouth v PeterboroughLuton vs GillinghamSwansea v BournemouthFulham v TottenhamExeter v StevenageWycombe v Sutton UnitedBirmingham v CardiffNewport v BrentfordChelsea v AFC Wimbledon More

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      When is Mumbai City vs Al-Hilal? Neymar set to make India debut in huge AFC Champions League clash

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      NEYMAR sealed a mega-money move to Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal this summer.The Brazilian star moved to the Middle East from PSG for a huge £77.6million fee.
      Neymar joined Al-Hilal this summer from PSGCredit: REUTERS
      It’s been reported that Neymar will pick up a record salary worth up to £314million over two years.
      Many stars in the world of football have made the switch from European giants to the Saudi Pro League this summer.
      The likes of Karim Benzema, Sadio Mane, Fabinho, N’Golo Kante, Roberto Firmino and Riyad Mahrez have all joined Cristiano Ronaldo in the Gulf state.
      When is Mumbai City vs Al-Hilal?

      Mumbai City will take on Neymar’s Al-Hilal on Wednesday, November 6.
      Kick off is expected to be at 2pm BST.
      The Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex will play host.

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      What is the AFC Champions League?
      40 teams across Asia qualify for the group stages of the AFC Champions League.
      The teams that qualify are split into East and West Asia sections.
      Each section of the draw is split into four pots which contain five clubs.
      Like the Champions League, groups are made up of one team from each of the four pots.
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      Teams from the same confederation can’t feature in the same group.
      The 10 group winners along with the three best runners-up from each group will book their place in the knockout stages.
      East and West Asia sides will not face each other until the AFC Champions League final.
      AFC Champions League Groups
      Group A: Pakhtakor (UZB), Al-Fayha (KSA), Ahal FC (TKM), Al-Ain (UAE)
      Group B: Al-Sadd (QAT), FC Nasaf (UZB), Al-Faisaly (JOR), Sharjah FC (UAE)
      Group C: Al-Ittihad (KSA), Sepahan (IRN), Air Force Club (IRQ), AGMK FC (UZB)
      Group D: Al-Hilal (KSA), FC Nassaji Mazandaran (IRN), Mumbai City (IND), Navbahor (UZB)
      Group E: Persepolis (IRN), Al-Duhail (QAT), FC Istiklol (TJK), Al-Nassr (KSA)
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      Group F: Jeonbuk Motors (KOR), Bangkok United (THA), Lion City Sailors (SIN), Kitchee (HKG)
      Group G: Yokohama F Marinos (JPN), Shandong Taishan (CHN), Kaya FC-Iloilo (PHI), Incheon United (KOR) More

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      Who is Luis Rubiales and what happened with Jenni Hermoso?

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      LUIS Rubiales is known for his football career as well as being the president of the Spanish football federation.He has been caught up in some controversy with Jenni Hermoso, but who is he and what happened?
      Luis Rubiales kissed Jenni Hermoso on the lipsCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      Who is Luis Rubiales?
      Luis Rubiales is the president of the Spanish football federation and also quite the football career himself.
      He is a Spanish football official and former professional player who played as a defender.
      Rubiales was born in Las Palmas, Canary Islands on August 23, 1977.
      During his Spanish career he represented multiple teams such as Guadix CF, RCD Mallorca B, UE Lleida, Xerez CD, Levante UD and Alicante CF.
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      What happened with Jenni Hermoso?
      Rubiales has come under fire after kissing Spanish football player Jenni Hermoso on the lips after they won the Women’s World Cup.
      He was also criticised for grabbing his crotch as he celebrated La Roja’s historic victory at the final whistle.
      It has been reported that he also went into the dressing room after full-time, vowing to take the women’s team on a holiday to Ibiza and to marry Hermoso.
      What has Luis Rubiales said?
      Fifa opened a disciplinary proceeding into the matter and a press conference was held where Rubiales said he would not resign.
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      Explaining his crotch grab, he said: “In a moment of euphoria I grabbed that part of my body.”
      On the kiss, he said: “I was very moved when after winning the World Cup you turned around and dedicated it to me. There I made the gesture.
      “I apologise to the Queen and the Infanta for a very unedifying gesture. I do not justify myself: sorry.
      “The kiss was consented. We had very affectionate moments in this concentration.
      “The moment Jenni appeared, she picked me up from the ground and we almost fell. And when she left me on the ground, we hugged. She took me up in her arms and we hugged.
      “I told her ‘forget the [missed] penalty, you’ve been fantastic in this World Cup’ and she told me ‘you’re a crack’ and I told her, a little peck? and she said okay.”
      Is Luis Rubiales married and does he have children?
      The short answer is no.
      As of 2023, Rubiales is not married and does not have any children. More

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      Does a starting pistol have real bullets?

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      STARTING pistols are devices that are fired to start running races and some competitive swimming competitions.With the 2023 World Athletics Championships underway in Budapest, Hungary, fans may be curious as to how the starting pistols used at the event actually work, and what the laws about them say.
      Starting pistols are used to signal the start of running racesCredit: Getty Images
      Does a starting pistol have real bullets?
      Traditional starting pistols do not have real bullets, and instead use blank shells or caps.
      A starting pistol would have to be extensively modified to be able to fire real ammunition.
      Starting pistols are used to give the sound effect of a real gun without the danger.
      Many sporting events have switched from conventional starting pistols to using electronic starting systems.
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      These systems simulate a gunshot – broadcast to each lane of a race – show a flash, and start the timing clock.
      They are connected to official timers and cannot start without approval by the judges.
      An electronic starting system was first used at the at the 2012 Summer Olympics.
      The World Athletics Championships are another event which has since swapped starter pistols for the electronic gun.
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      A major benefit of using the electronic starting systems is that they assure each runner hears the starting gun at exactly the same time.

      What is the law on starting pistols in the UK?
      You can buy starting pistols and blank ammunition without a licence in the UK but there are restrictions on where and how they can be used.
      According to the British Association for Shooting and Conservation, blank firing handguns and starting pistols are subject to Section 19 of the Firearms Act, under the broad term of imitation firearms.
      It is an offence to possess any imitation firearm in a public place without a reasonable excuse. 
      A public place as refers to “any highway (or highway road within the meaning of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984) and any other premises or place to which at the material time the public have or are permitted to have access, whether on payment or otherwise,” according to the Firearms Act 1968.
      One example of a reasonable excuse for the possession of an imitation firearm in a public place would be in connection to dog training.  More

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      Who are Josh Kerr’s parents?

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      JOSH Kerr is at the top of his game after scooping gold at the Athletics World Championships.After winning the 1500 meters he dedicated his medal to his proud parents, Jake and Jill Kerr.
      Josh Kerr is supported in his running career by his proud parentsCredit: Alamy
      Who is Josh Kerr?
      Josh Kerr was born October 8, 1997 and is a Scottish middle-distance runner who competes primarily in the 1500 metres.
      He is the 2023 world champion, and the Tokyo 2020 Olympic bronze medallist in the event.
      Speaking about taking gold in the 1500 meters at Athletics World Championships, he told BBC Sport: “It’s been a long time coming. It’s quite an overwhelming experience. But I’m so proud of myself, my team and my family.
      “I didn’t feel like I ran my best race either. I just threw my whole 16 years of this sport into that last 200m and didn’t let up to the end.
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      “It was fast early but I stayed calm. I knew I was capable of a world championship gold medal for GB so I’m very glad to add to that medal count.”
      Who are Josh Kerr’s parents?
      Kerr comes from a sporting background as his father John is a former professional rugby player.
      During his time in the sport he played for Caledonia Reds.
      Meanwhile, his mum Jill runs a successful physiotherapy practice in Morningside.
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      After winning gold in the 1500 metres at the Athletics World Championships, Kerr choked back the tears as he spoke about how proud he was his parents were in the stadium to watch him win.
      He told BBC Sport: “This is a lot for our family and they’ve put a lot of time, effort and money in to me.
      “I just couldn’t be prouder to represent the Kerr family name today.
      “I gave it everything for them, myself and my fiancee. This is the life I want to lead for them.
      “They’ve given me so much and it was nice to pay that back a little bit today.”
      Kerr’s brother is also a sportsman, and is a hooker for the Bristol Bears in the Premiership Rugby league.
      Where is Josh Kerr from?
      Born in Scotland, Kerr began running at eight years old with Edinburgh Athletics Club.
      However, despite his Scottish roots he moved to America to craft his talent.
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      At 17, he relocated to the US to chase his athletics dream at the University of New Mexico, in Albuquerque.
      In 2018, he broke the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletics Association) 1500m record, before turning pro and joining the athletics club Brooks Beasts. More

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      Who is Josh Kerr’s fiancée Larimar Rodriguez?

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      GREAT Britain’s Josh Kerr is riding high after taking home gold in the 1500 metres at the Athletics World Championships.On the sidelines cheering him on is his supportive family and devoted fiancée Larimar Rodriguez.
      Josh Kerr with his fiancée Larimar RodriguezCredit: Instagram
      Who is Josh Kerr?
      Hailing from Scotland, Josh began running when he was eight-years-old having joined Edinburgh Athletics Club.
      He was born on October 8, 1997. 
      Pursuing his athletics dreams he left home at 17 and moved to the US to attend the University of New Mexico, in Albuquerque.
      In 2018, Kerr broke the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletics Association) 1500m record and went on to become a professional athlete.
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      At the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, he took home bronze in the 1500 metres.
      But Kerr is now a global champ after scooping the gold medal in the 1500 metres at the Athletics World Championships.
      Paying tribute to his supportive fiancée and his family, he told BBC Sport: “This is a lot for our family and they’ve put a lot of time, effort and money in to me.
      “I just couldn’t be prouder to represent the Kerr family name today.
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      “I gave it everything for them, myself and my fiancee. This is the life I want to lead for them.
      “They’ve given me so much and it was nice to pay that back a little bit today.”
      Meanwhile, fans will also notice that Kerr is never without his trademark Oakley sunglasses, after landing a lucrative deal with the brand.
      He told The Telegraph: “I was a bit apprehensive initially [about racing in sunglasses] … but it makes me very laser focused, because nobody can see my eyes, especially in the [pre-race] call-room.
      “It’s fantastic. Someone was [once] swearing at me, ‘Are you looking at me?’ and I was like, ‘I’m not sure, mate, you don’t know where my eyes are looking’.
      “It’s a very intimidating thing for people. So it’s a nice little thing up my sleeve.
      “I’ve got the gold ones for the final, so they will be looking cool.”
      Who is Josh Kerr’s fiancée Larimar Rodriguez?
      When Kerr isn’t busy competing on the track or training for his next championship, he takes time out with his fiancée Larimar Rodriguez.
      In December 2021 he shared the exciting news that he had popped the question with two sweet photos of the pair.
      The excited athlete wrote the caption: “I couldn’t wait any longer, I’m so excited for our future”, alongside a heart and ring emoji.
      In 2018, Josh revealed Larimar had got into medical school.
      She began working as a resident doctor at the University of Miami in 2023.
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      According to her LinkedIn page, she is also an athlete like her finace.
      In 2016 she was an Assistant Track And Field Coach at Bosque School, designing workouts and helping lead a group of 20+. More

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      Why did Michael Johnson return his gold medal?

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      MICHAEL Johnson is a retired sprinter whose career would be the envy of many runners.But after his retirement, one of his gold medals was returned due to a shock controversy over the win.
      Michael Johnson has four Olympic gold medals.
      Why did Michael Johnson return his gold medal?
      During the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Michael became the first male Olympian to defend his title in the 400 metres.
      He didn’t run in the 200 metre race due to failing to qualify at the U.S. trials because of an injury.
      Despite this Michael won a second gold medal as the anchor of the 4 x 400-metre relay team.
      In 2008, having announced his retirement during the 2000 Olympic games, he returned his relay gold medal to the International Olympic Committee.
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      His decision came after a team mate admitted to taking performance-enhancing drugs for the race.
      Michael wasn’t required to return his medal but he felt it was tainted due to his strong anti-doping stance.
      How many gold medals did Michael Johnson win?
      Michael has won four Olympic gold medals and is regarded as one of the greatest sprinters of all time.
      He dominated the 200m and 400m during the 1990s and went seven years undefeated in the latter event.
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      Michael decided to focus full-time on athletics in 1990 and excelled, and a year later was crowned world 200m champion.
      Sadly, he succumbed to food poisoning which denied him the opportunity to go to the Olympics in Barcelona, but later helped the US 4 x 400m relay team secure a victory that gave him his first taste of Olympic gold.
      By 1993, Michael had embarked on a sequence of 58 races at 400m where he was undefeated, and was hailed the “Superman”.
      The highlight of his career was at the Atlanta Olympic Games in 1996.
      83,000 people watched as Michael ran in his golden running shoes and completed a remarkable 200-400m double.
      This achievement hadn’t been matched before or since in men’s athletics.
      He achieved a time of 19.32 for 200m, a world record that stood for 12 years before being broken by Usain Bolt.
      In 1999, Michael set a new record for the 400m at 43.18 seconds.
      It was broken by Wayde Van Niekerk in Rio, 17 years later.
      Michael was known for his distinctive running style which is characterised by an upright gait and short stride which earned him the nickname “the duck”.
      Michael retired in 2001.
      What does Michael Johnson do now?
      Michael has remained in the sporting world as a TV commentator at various athletics events, including as a pundit for the BBC.
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      He was also a coach in the American Flag Football League and managed the career of athlete Jeremy Wariner.
      Jeremy won Olympic gold during the 400m at Athens in 2004. More

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      World Athletics Championships commentators: Who is on the panel for the competition?

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      THE 2023 World Athletics Championships are underway, with much excitement surrounding the huge sporting event.The 2023 games, held in Budapest, mark the nineteenth edition of the championships, but the first time they have been held in Hungary.
      The World Athletics Championships 2023 are taking place in Budapest, HungaryCredit: Sam Mellish/Getty Images
      Who are the commentators for the World Athletics Championships?
      Luckily for athletics fans, the BBC are providing extensive coverage of the World Athletics Championships.
      The broadcaster has gathered a star-studded panel of former athletes and specialists to share their expertise across the competition.
      The World Athletics Championships 2023 conclude on August 27, 2023.
      Much of the action is being streamed live online on the BBC Sport website and app.
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      Steve Cram
      Steve Cram is one of the commentators at the 2023 World Athletics Championships
      Steve Cram, CBE is a retired track and field athlete.
      In 1985, he set world records in the 1,500 m, 2,000 m, and the mile.
      Cram won gold in the 1,500m at the 1983 World games, before going on to take home the silver medal at the 1984 Olympic Games.
      After retiring from athletics in 1994 Cram moved in to a career in television, acting as an athletics commentator for BBC Sport.
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      In his role as commentator, Cram has covered events like the 2012 Summer Olympics in London and the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.
      Paula Radcliffe
      Marathon star Paula Radcliffe is one of the BBC commentators at the athletics competition
      Paula Radcliffe is a former long-distance runner who is a three-time winner of the London Marathon.
      She has also won the New York Marathon three times and the Chicago Marathon once.
      Radcliffe represented Team GB at four consecutive Olympic games (1996, 2000, 2004, and 2008) but didn’t bring home a medal.
      She did, however, win gold in the marathon at the 2005 World Championships in Helsinki.
      Since ending her competitive running career after the 2015 London Marathon, Radcliffe has occasionally worked as a commentator for the BBC, covering events such as the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
      Steve Backley
      Commentator Steve Backley is a former Olympic medal winner
      Steve Backley, OBE is a retired British track and field athlete who competed in the javelin throw.
      He won many accolades throughout his career, including two silvers and a bronze at the Olympic Games, and two silvers at the World Championships.
      Backley set a javelin throwing world record of 89.58m in Stockholm, Sweden in July 1990.
      He last competed in 2004 at the Olympics in Athens, Greece.
      Since retiring from athletics, Backley has appeared on the 2008 edition of ITV’s Dancing on Ice.
      He has also worked as a commentator for the BBC.
      Andrew Cotter
      Andrew Cotter has been a sports broadcaster for over two decades
      Andrew Cotter is a Scottish sports broadcaster who has worked with the BBC for various sporting events.
      He started his career with Edinburgh-based radio station Scot FM, before relocating to London to work with BBC Radio 5 Live and Sky News.
      Throughout his career he commentated both rugby and golf events, covering major competitions like The Six Nations, the Rugby World Cup, the Masters Tournament, and The Open Championship.
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      During the pandemic, Cotter went viral for posting adorable videos of his dogs, Olive and Mabel, online.
      He has since written two books about his pets; Olive, Mabel & Me: Life and Adventures with Two Very Good Dogs, and Dog Days: A Year with Olive & Mabel. More