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      Why is there so much added time in football matches this season?

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      FOOTBALL has returned after a much-needed summer break.But you may be wondering why the matches are now running a lot longer than they used to…
      Incredibly long matches are the norm under new rulesCredit: PA
      Why is there so much added time in football matches this season?
      The Premier League and EFL have launched a strict approach to cut down on time-wasting and increase ball-in-play time this season.
      As seen in the 2022 World Cup and Womens World Cup taking place in Australia, games are likely to consistently last for more than 100 minutes.
      The EFL released a statement on their website on how they plan to enhance ball-in-play time.
      It includes adding more time for injuries and goals, and a blitz on time-wasting tactics.
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      The statement reads: “As the game collectively looks to enhance the amount of time the ball is in play in the forthcoming campaign, the exact time lost when certain game events occur will now be added. 
      “In previous seasons the policy was to add on a nominal period of time for certain game events. The events include:

      Goals and subsequent celebrations
      Substitutions
      Injuries and treatment time (if required)
      Penalties (from moment of offence to the whistle for the penalty kick)
      Red cards (from moment of offence to when the player leaves the field)

      “Alongside a more accurate allowance for time lost during the game, the EFL will also adopt the multi-ball system, which has been proven to increase ball in-play time.”
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      “Match officials will also be taking a more robust approach to dealing with clear/deliberate actions that are impactful in delaying the restart of play, with players cautioned if they are guilty of:

      Delaying the restart of play
      Failing to respect the required distance at free-kicks.” More

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      Does the Community Shield go to extra-time or will Man City vs Arsenal go straight to penalties if it’s a draw?

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      THE annual curtain raiser to the Premier League season, the Community Shield, is here!This year Treble winners’ Man City are taking on Arsenal, who finish second in the Prem.
      The Community Shield at Wembley is here
      Does the Community Shield go to extra-time?
      No. The match goes straight to penalties after extra-time if the score is level after 90 minutes.
      Since 1993, the Community Shield has gone to penalties and is not shared between the teams if it is a draw.
      Between 1949 and 1991, the shield was shared 11 times.
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      Why are Arsenal playing in the Community Shield?
      Arsenal will participate in the Wembley showpiece having finished second in the Premier League last season.
      The rules of the Community Shield state that if a team wins both the Premier League and the FA Cup in the same campaign, then the division runners-up get a shot at the early silverware.
      Manchester City pegged back long-term leaders Arsenal to finish top of English top-flight football for the 2022/23 campaign.
      And they followed that up with a nailbiting 2-1 FA Cup final win over local rivals Manchester United.
      When is the Community Shield?

      The Community Shield between Arsenal and Manchester City will take place on Sunday, August 6.
      It is scheduled to get underway at 4pm BST.
      Wembley Stadium is the allocated arena for this huge curtain-raiser and it can host approximately 90,000 roaring fans.

      What TV channel is the Community Shield on?

      The Community Shield will be broadcast LIVE on ITV 1 in the UK.
      Coverage will begin at 3:15pm BST – 45 minutes before kick-off.
      Mark Pougatch will be joined by Roy Keane and Emma Hayes to present the Community Shield on ITV 1. More

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      What is Nate Diaz’s boxing record?

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      NATE DIAZ will take on YouTube star Jake Paul in a huge boxing clash in Texas TONIGHT.The two will collide in a highly anticipated bout to settle their long-standing online feud.

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      Jake Paul and Nate Diaz will fight in Dallas
      Diaz is now a free agent after leaving the UFC in September after a fantastic career in MMA.
      His opponent Jake Paul has amassed a mammoth of boxing experience, especially against former UFC stars, beating the likes of Anderson Silva, Tyron Woodley and Ben Askren.
      However, ‘The Problem Child’ will be aiming to improve on his last outing after suffering the first defeat of his boxing career against Tommy Fury in February.
      What is Nate Diaz’s boxing record?
      Nate Diaz is set to make his boxing debut against Jake Paul, meaning the former UFC star currently has no official record.
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      The MMA star does, however, possess an impressive record in the UFC, with 22 wins and 13 losses over the course of his career.
      Diaz became a popular name amongst fans after he submitted Conor McGregor back in 2016.
      Now, he has the task of successfully completing the transition from MMA to boxing and beating Jake Paul, something many have tried and failed to do in the past.
      When is Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz?

      Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz will be on Saturday, August 5th
      The undercard is set to begin at 1am BST.
      Depending on the length of the undercard fights the main event is expected to take place at around 4am BST.
      The venue will be the American Airlines Centre in Dallas, Texas.

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      What’s been said?
      Jake Paul said: “My last fight didn’t end the way I wanted, but the result was the best thing that could have happened to my professional boxing aspirations.
      “Now, the world thinks I am vulnerable when all I am is more focused than ever. My team wanted me to take an easy fight like KSI next, but that’s not how I am built.
      “Nate Diaz is considered one of the most bad-ass fighters of all time, but he and his team have been running their mouths for too long.”
      Paul, who is 6-1 in the ring, continued: “People tell me Nate has been training with Andre Ward for years. That he has insane stamina. That he refuses to back down. Good for f***ing Nate.
      “I haven’t forgotten about the slap backstage in Arizona, and on August 5, a Problem Child is going to piece up and knock out the Stockton G.”
      Diaz beat Tony Ferguson at UFC 279 in September in the last fight of his deal with the MMA company.
      Boxing has been a staple throughout the 37-year-old Diaz’s near two-decade career.
      He has had a hugely successful MMA career with 22 fights and a victory over Conor McGregor.
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      Diaz said: “Besides Canelo he’s the biggest thing in boxing. I’m here to conquer that. I’m the King of combat sports and then I’m headed back to get my UFC belts.
      “I f***ed up Conor for acting out and now here I am again, like a Super Hero of the Real Fight game, the King of the Real Fight game.” More

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      Man Utd vs Athletic Club: Red Devils face Spanish side in part two of their action-packed weekend – stream, TV channel

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      MANCHESTER UNITED go up against Athletic Club less than 24 hours after facing French opposition Lens.The Red Devils beat Lens 3-1 at Old Trafford on Saturday but are now already back in action over in Dublin.
      Andre Onana’s United are back in action 24 hours later
      And similar to last year, Erik ten Hag’s men won’t have much time to enjoy the result.
      United will be in unfamiliar territory as this will be the first time that the English giants have played in Dublin since Jose Mourinho was in charge six years ago.
      Furthermore, Athletic have got an impressive record against the Red Devils so it could be a tough test for the Premier League outfit.
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      When is Man Utd vs Athletic Club?

      Manchester United’s pre-season match against Athletic Club will take place on Sunday, August 6.
      It is scheduled to get underway at 4pm BST.
      Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland is the allocated arena for this fixture and it can host approximately 51,700 fans.
      Athletic sent United crashing out of the Europa League when the two sides last met in 2012.

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      What TV channel is it on and can it be live streamed?

      Manchester United vs Athletic Club will be broadcast LIVE on MUTV in the UK.
      Coverage is expected to commence from 3pm BST – a whole hour before kick-off.
      Fans also have the option to stream the match on the official Manchester United website.
      Alternatively, SunSport will have minute-by-minute action of the entire match including pre and post-match content through our live blog.

      Team news
      Erik ten Hag will be switching up his starting line up after the match against Lens just a day before.
      Rasmus Hojlund officially put pen to paper on the day of the Lens friendly, but he will not be playing against Bilbao.
      It has emerged the £72million signing sustained an injury in pre-season training with his now former club Atalanta.
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      That definitely rules him out of the season opener here a week on Monday against Wolves.
      But he is also a doubt for the trip to Tottenham the following Saturday. More

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      Why is Anthony Joshua vs Dillian Whyte 2 cancelled, who is AJ fighting instead?

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA was supposed to be fighting Dillian Whyte next weekend, but the fight will no longer take place. A rivalry that stems from 2009 when Whyte got the better of Joshua at amateur level, their third fight was supposed to be the decider.
      Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte were due to fight on August 12Credit: Reuters
      AJ won the sequel and got revenge in 2015 when he KO’d the Brixton-brawler to win the British heavyweight title.
      But fans WON’T get to see them square off for a third time.
      Why is Joshua vs Whyte 2 cancelled?
      Joshua’s big clash won’t be happening because Whyte has failed a drugs test.
      Matchroom released a statement which read: “Today, the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) informed Matchroom, the Association of Boxing Commissions and the British Boxing Board of Control that Dillian Whyte had returned adverse analytical findings as part of a random anti-doping protocol. “In light of this news, the fight will be cancelled, and a full investigation will be conducted. Further information on the event will follow.”
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      SunSport understands TWO failed tests came back from Vada.
      If they haven’t already, the B-samples for both failed tests will also be examined by VADA.
      Former WBC heavyweight title challenger Whyte is no stranger to anti-doping controversies.
      Whyte, 35, tested positive for the banned stimulant Methylhexaneamine after his 2012 victory over Sandor Balogh.
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      The substance found its way into Whyte’s system through a banned and since discontinued pre-workout supplement, which landed him a two-year suspension.
      His second anti-doping violation occurred ahead of his interim WBC heavyweight title fight with Oscar Rivas in 2019.
      One of his pre-fight tests returned traces of the banned anabolic steroid Dianabol.
      But he was cleared by UKAD of intentionally taking the performance-enhancing drug due to the “extremely low” levels of the substance found in his system.
      Will the event still go ahead?
      SunSport understand that event organisers are trying to press ahead with the card as planned.
      Promoter Eddie Hearn is looking for a new opponent, with the frontrunner said to be American Gerald Washington, who was supposed to fight Derek Chisora on the card.
      Filip Hrgovic and Demsey McKean, both also due to fight on August 12, could step in too.
      Anthony Joshua KO Dillian Whyte in 2015Credit: AFP
      What TV channel is it on and can it be live streamed?

      Should the event go ahead, it will be broadcast LIVE on DAZN. It’s unknown if it will remain a pay-per-view show.
      DAZN offer a monthly subscription for £9.99 which commits you to an entire year of action.
      Or, fans can pay an upfront fee of £99.99 and that will cover you for the whole year – plus it is the lowest cost option.
      Alternatively, there is a flexible pass worth £19.99 a month which can be canceled at any time.
      The event is available to live stream via your mobile or any tablet device where the DAZN app can be downloaded.
      Sky will also have fight coverage through channel 429 – the DAZN channel.
      But for anyone without access to all of the above, SunSport will have round-by-round coverage of the whole event including the undercard.

      Who else is on the card?

      Derek Chisora vs Gerald Washington
      Filip Hrgovic vs. Demsey McKean
      Johnny Fisher vs. Harry Armstrong
      George Liddard vs. Radek Rousal
      Maisey Rose Courtney vs. Gemma Ruegg
      Campbell Hatton vs. Tom Ansell

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      What has been said?
      Both AJ and Whyte have yet to comment on the situation.
      But Hearn briefly wrote on Twitter: “BREAKING… more updates to follow shortly. Time to go to work!” More

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      Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz EXACT ring-walk time: What time will the fight start?

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      JAKE PAUL will return to the ring TONIGHT to take on UFC legend Nate Diaz in Texas.The YouTube star suffered his first boxing defeat in February after Tommy Fury was victorious by way of split decision.

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      Jake Paul will take on Nate Diaz in Texas
      However, ‘The Problem Child’ has tasted victory against UFC stars in the past, beating the likes of Tyron Woodley, Anderson Silva and Ben Askren in the boxing ring.
      Nate Diaz will make his boxing debut against Paul tonight after leaving the UFC in September.
      The former MMA star fought huge names such as Conor McGregor during his time at the promotion.
      Diaz won the hearts of many UFC fans after he submitted ‘The Notorious’ back in 2016.
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      Now, the 38-year-old will face Paul to begin his boxing venture and here are all the details you need to watch the huge Texas bout.
      What time are the ring-walks for Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz and when does the fight start?

      The ring-walks for Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz are expected at around 4am BST (11pm ET).
      However, the time is subject to change depending on how long the undercard fights last.
      The main card is due to begin at 1am BST (8pm ET).

      What channel is Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz on and can it be live streamed?

      Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz will be shown live on DAZN PPV.
      In the UK, the PPV price is set at £14.99 on top of a standard DAZN subscription.
      The DAZN USA PPV price will be $59.99 on top of the DAZN subscription.
      If you have purchased the PPV, you can live stream Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz via the DAZN app or website.

      Who’s on the card?
      Here are all the confirmed fights for the night:
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      MAIN EVENT: Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz (8 rounds)
      Amanda Serrano vs. Heather Hardy – for IBF, IBO, WBA, WBC, and WBO featherweight titles
      Alan Sanchez vs. Angel Beltran
      Chris Avila vs. Jeremy Stephens
      Shadasia Green vs. Olivia Curry
      Jose Aguayo vs. Noel Cavazos
      Luciano Ramos vs. CJ Hamilton
      Kevin Newman II vs. Kilo Madera
      Ashton Sylve vs. William Silva More

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      Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz live stream and TV guide: How to watch huge fight

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      JAKE PAUL and Nate Diaz are preparing to leave it all in the ring THIS weekend – and it is not to be missed!The Problem Child is determined to bounce back from his split decision loss against Tyson Fury’s younger brother Tommy in February.
      Jake Paul lost via split decision against Tommy FuryCredit: Getty
      While MMA star Diaz is making his professional boxing debut fresh from a submission win over Tony Ferguson.
      And with over 20,000 expected to be in attendance at the American Airlines Center plus the thousands that will be watching from home, Paul cannot afford to lose.
      But how exactly can fans tune in?
      When is Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz?
      Jake Paul’s mouthwatering boxing match against Nate Diaz will start on Saturday, August 5 but go into early hours of Sunday morning.
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      The undercard is set to begin at 1am BST / 8pm ET.
      Depending on the length of the undercard fights, the main event is expected to take place at around 4am BST / 11pm ET.
      The venue will be the American Airlines Centre in Dallas, Texas which can host approximately 20,000 supporters.

      🥊 Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz: UK start time, stream, TV channel, details for HUGE Texas fight 🥊
      What channel is Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz on and can it be live streamed?
      Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz will be broadcast LIVE on DAZN PPV.
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      In the UK the PPV price is set at £14.99 on top of a standard DAZN subscription, while US prices start from $24.99 per month.
      You can subscribe to DAZN in the UK for £9.99-a-month, which commits you to an entire year of action.
      A flexible pass, worth £19.99-a-month, is also available, and you can cancel anytime.
      If you have purchased the PPV, you can live stream Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz via the DAZN app or website.
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      Here are all the confirmed fights for the night:

      MAIN EVENT: Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz (8 rounds)
      Amanda Serrano vs. Heather Hardy – for IBF, IBO, WBA, WBC, and WBO featherweight titles
      Alan Sanchez vs. Angel Beltran
      Chris Avila vs. Jeremy Stephens
      Shadasia Green vs. Olivia Curry
      Jose Aguayo vs. Noel Cavazos
      Luciano Ramos vs. CJ Hamilton
      Kevin Newman II vs. Kilo Madera
      Ashton Sylve vs. William Silva More

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      Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz: Start time, TV channel, live stream, undercard as Problem Child faces UFC icon

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      JAKE PAUL will put his boxing career on the line when he welcomes Nate Diaz to the boxing ring for the first time THIS WEEKEND.Paul faces the ex-UFC star over the weekend in Texas, returning for the first time since losing to Tommy Fury.
      Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz will take place this weekend in DallasCredit: @mostvaluablepromotions
      Jake Paul and Nate Diaz fight in Dallas
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      The YouTuber-turned boxer suffered a split-decision defeat but snubbed a rematch to instead fight Diaz. 
      But another career-crushing loss could spark an early retirement for Paul, who continues to divide boxing opinions. 
      Paul’s business partner and advisor Nakisa Bidarian told ESPN: “He may retire if he loses to Nate Diaz.  
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      “His boxing career is on the line, in terms of being one of the top three or four guys in the entire sport globally. 
      “I think if he was to lose, he’d just go to being another prospect that’s coming up in the ring.”
      Paul has feuded with Diaz over the past few years and has vowed to settle their score in decisive style. 
      He said: “Oh, he’s going to be killed. There’s no option for me, I’m only on one side of things. 
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      “So for me it’s not “kill or be killed” for me it’s kill. And I’m going to kill him.” 
      When is Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz?

      Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz will be on Saturday, August 5th
      The undercard is set to begin at 1am BST.
      Depending on the length of the undercard fights the main event is expected to take place at around 4am BST.
      The venue will be the American Airlines Centre in Dallas, Texas.

      What channel is Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz on and can it be live streamed?

      Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz will be shown live on DAZN PPV.
      In the UK the PPV price is set at £14.99 on top of a standard DAZN subscription.
      You can subscribe to DAZN in the UK for £9.99-a-month, which commits you to an entire year of action.
      A flexible pass, worth £19.99-a-month, is also available, and you can cancel anytime.
      If you have purchased the PPV, you can live stream Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz via the DAZN app or website.

      🥊 Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz: UK start time, stream, TV channel, details for HUGE Texas fight 🥊
      Who’s on the card?
      Here are all the confirmed fights for the night:

      MAIN EVENT: Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz (8 rounds)
      Amanda Serrano vs. Heather Hardy – for IBF, IBO, WBA, WBC, and WBO featherweight titles
      Alan Sanchez vs. Angel Beltran
      Chris Avila vs. Jeremy Stephens
      Shadasia Green vs. Olivia Curry
      Jose Aguayo vs. Noel Cavazos
      Luciano Ramos vs. CJ Hamilton
      Kevin Newman II vs. Kilo Madera
      Ashton Sylve vs. William Silva

      What happened at the weigh in?
      Both men came in under the 185lbs limit during Friday’s weigh in.
      Paul bang on 185lbs.
      While Diaz was the smaller man on 184.9lbs.
      Jake Paul and Nate Diaz both made weightCredit: Getty
      Who are their trainers?
      Paul was formerly trained by ex-cruiserweight contender BJ Flores and co-coach Danny Smith. 
      But he has since re-hired boxing legend Shane Mosley as an advisor, after working together for his professional debut. 
      Paul’s lead cornerman is Theotrice Chambers of the famous Kronk boxing stable. 
      Diaz on the other hand is trained by Richard Perez, his long-time boxing coach in MMA. 
      What happened in Jake Paul’s last fight?
      Paul was beaten for the first time in his career by celebrity boxing rival Fury in Saudi Arabia. 
      He suffered a split-decision loss despite landing a knockdown in the eighth and final round. 
      Paul bypassed a rematch with Fury to instead fight Diaz.  
      Jake Paul was beaten by Tommy FuryCredit: GETTY
      What happened in Nate Diaz’s last fight?
      Diaz was due to fight unbeaten contender Khamzat Chimaev in his final UFC fight.   
      But Chimaev missed weight and instead, Tony Ferguson filled in. 
      Diaz would submit Ferguson in four rounds to close out his UFC career – for now. 
      Nate Diaz beat Tony Ferguson in his last UFC fightCredit: Getty
      What’s been said?
      Jake Paul said: “My last fight didn’t end the way I wanted, but the result was the best thing that could have happened to my professional boxing aspirations.
      “Now, the world thinks I am vulnerable when all I am is more focused than ever. My team wanted me to take an easy fight like KSI next, but that’s not how I am built.
      “Nate Diaz is considered one of the most bad-ass fighters of all time, but he and his team have been running their mouths for too long.”
      Paul, who is 6-1 in the ring, continued: “People tell me Nate has been training with Andre Ward for years. That he has insane stamina. That he refuses to back down. Good for f***ing Nate.
      “I haven’t forgotten about the slap backstage in Arizona, and on August 5, a Problem Child is going to piece up and knock out the Stockton G.”
      Diaz beat Tony Ferguson at UFC 279 in September in the last fight of his deal with the MMA company.
      Boxing has been a staple throughout the 37-year-old Diaz’s near two-decade career.
      He has had a hugely successful MMA career with 22 fights and a victory over Conor McGregor.
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      Diaz said: “Besides Canelo he’s the biggest thing in boxing. I’m here to conquer that. I’m the King of combat sports and then I’m headed back to get my UFC belts.
      “I f***ed up Conor for acting out and now here I am again, like a Super Hero of the Real Fight game, the King of the Real Fight game.” More