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      Liam Smith vs Chris Eubank Jr 2: UK start time, live stream, TV channel, undercard details for huge rematch

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      CHRIS EUBANK JR is fighting Liam Smith for the second time after a postponed match.Hand injury to Smith delayed grudge match that was supposed to take place in July. Rematch set for September 2 at AO Arena in Manchester.
      Liam Smith and Chris Eubank Jr pose during a press conferenceCredit: Reuters
      Chris Eubank Jr attends a movie premiereCredit: The Mega Agency
      Eubank Jr (32-3, 23 knockouts) is seeking revenge against Smith after a surprising outcome in their first fight.
      Smith (33-3-1, 20 KOs) dominated the initial match and knocked out Eubank Jr in just four rounds.
      The rematch between the two fighters was pushed back after Smith received medical advice regarding his hand injury.
      Eubank Jr, who admitted he got complacent during his first defeat to Smith, is looking for revenge this time.

      When is Smith vs Eubank 2?

      Smith’s rematch with Eubank Jr will take place on Saturday, September 2.
      The fight will be held at Manchester Arena in Manchester.
      The main card is set to start at 6 pm BST.
      Ring-walks for the main event will likely get underway from around 10 BST.

      Liam Smith and Chris Eubank Jr face off during a press conferenceCredit: Reuters
      What channel is Smith vs Eubank 2 and can it be live streamed? 

      Smith vs Eubank Jr will be shown live on Sky Sports in the UK.
      You can live stream the event on Sky Go or NOW TV, both of which you can download onto your mobile or tablet device.

      Smith vs Eubank 2 full card

      Liam Smith vs Chris Eubank Jr
      Frazer Clarke vs Dave Allen
      Florian Marku vs Dylan Moran
      Mark Heffron vs Jack Cullen
      Check back at Sun Sport for any further details on the Smith vs Eubank 2 undercard

      Liam Smith celebrates after winning the first fight against Chris Eubank JrCredit: Reuters
      What has been said? 
      “I think the thing that mostly needs to change is the mindset,” Eubank Jr told Seconds Out.
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      “Maybe I did underestimate him a little bit, maybe I did get a little bit too complacent at times, but I feel like the strategy was working. It just wasn’t meant to be on that particular night.”
      “It’s just an old injury niggle flaring up but I want to take the time to let it heal up so that I can enter the ring at 100 per cent on fight night,” Smith said.
      “Because a 100 per cent Liam Smith beats Chris Eubank Jr every day of the week and twice on Sunday.” More

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      Who is Everton and England player Toni Duggan and why is she not playing at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup?

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      THE Lionesses are currently playing in the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.And whilst we eagerly watch their matches, you may be wondering where player Toni Duggan is – we explain.
      Toni is on maternity leave.
      Who is Everton and England player Toni Duggan?
      Toni Duggan was born July 25, 1991 in Liverpool.
      She began playing football with boys for an under-eight team known as the Jellytots.
      She attended Notre Dame Catholic College and graduated from Loughborough College in 2010.
      She’s also an ambassador for Kick It Out, a footballers’ anti-discrimination organisation, and the charity Saving Lives.
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      She has represented England at Under-19, Under-20 and Under-23 levels.
      She currently is a Forward for Everton F.C and England’s national team.
      Why is Toni Duggan not playing at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup?
      Toni isn’t playing at the world cup this year as she gave birth in March 2023.
      She announced the birth of her daughter, Luella.
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      In her Instagram post, Duggan is in a hospital with her daughter in her arms writing:
      “The night our lives changed forever…. Welcome to the world our gorgeous girl Luella, Born 25th March, weighing 6lbs 12oz – you’re a little dream my baby girl.. best feeling in the world.”
      She announced her pregnancy on September 27, 2022, and that she should miss the rest of the WSL season.
      She told Sky Sports she was finding it hard to hide her pregnancy as she kept being sick.
      “In the first few weeks, I wasn’t too sick, I was just actually being sick.”
      “I felt okay in myself so I’d be on the bike upstairs before the girls went out to training.”
      “It was every single time at 10 minutes.”
      “I think when my body temperature came up and I needed to be sick, the girls were in the gym and I was like where can I go?”
      I had to be sick into my jumper and just put it to the side.”
      What other teams has Toni Duggan played for?
      Toni currently plays for Everton F.C. after leaving Atletico Madrid in 2021.
      She also played for Manchester City from 2014 until 2017 and Barcelona from 2017 to 2019.
      She was signed by Atletico Madrid in 2019.
      When did Toni Duggan make her England debut?
      She completed her first cap for Hope Powell’s senior team in 2012 when England played against Croatia.
      She scored her first international hat trick in a match against Turkey in 2013.
      She scored another hat-trick in England’s World Cup qualifying game against Montenegro in April 2014.
      In 2015, Toni was part of the England team for the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Canada.
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      England secured a bronze medal and were congratulated by Prince William at a reception held at Kensington Palace.
      Toni was given 179 when the FA announced their legacy numbers scheme to honor the 50th anniversary of England’s inaugural international. More

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      Logan Paul vs Dillon Danis: UK start time, TV channel, stream, PPV price and FULL card for huge Misfits Boxing bout

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      LOGAN PAUL will make his return to boxing to face Conor McGregor’s former training partner Dillon Danis.The YouTube star will feature on the Prime card with Misifts Boxing owner and business partner KSI as he takes on former Love Island star Tommy Fury.
      Logan Paul will take on Dillon Danis on the Misfits Boxing Prime cardCredit: @MF_DAZNXSERIES via Twitter
      Logan Paul has not competed in a boxing ring since he faced Floyd Mayweather back in 2021.
      Since then, the 28-year-old has featured heavily in the WWE and most recently beat Ricochet at SummerSlam.
      Paul’s opponent Danis will make his boxing debut in Manchester but has amassed a wealth of experience in combat sports during his career.
      The former MMA star was due to fight KSI at Misfits Boxing 004 but pulled out unexpectedly in the build-up to the bout.
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      When is Logan Paul vs Dillon Danis?

      Logan Paul vs Dillon Danis will take place on Saturday, October 14.
      The fight will be held at the AO Arena in Manchester.
      The main card is scheduled to start at 7pm BST.

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

      Logan Paul vs Dillon Danis will be shown live on DAZN PPV in the UK.
      A price for the event has yet to be confirmed.
      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.
      You can also pay £99.99 for the year upfront, and this is the lowest cost option.
      The fight is available for live streaming on your mobile or tablet device from the DAZN app.
      You can also watch DAZN 1 HD on Sky channel 429.
      Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action by following SunSport’s live blog.

      Full card
      Here are all the confirmed fights on the Prime card so far:

      KSI vs Tommy Fury
      Logan Paul vs Dillon Danis

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      What’s been said?
      Logan Paul said: “Almost two years after fighting the greatest boxer of all time, I am so pumped to return to the boxing ring on October 14, for this monster Misfits show.
      “Manchester, I hope you are ready for a night you will never forget, because The Prime Card is delivering in a big way, with KSI and I on either side of a double main event.
      “The world has seen the energy, athleticism and showmanship I’ve brought to WWE, but this October I plan on reminding everyone that I can bring it to boxing too.”
      Dillon Danis said: “I couldn’t care less what Logan Paul has done in the WWE, because when he is in the boxing ring, he is in a completely different world.
      “It’s a world of pain, a world where he doesn’t have control and it’s my world, not his. On October 14, in Manchester, Logan Paul is getting beat down.” More

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      Man Utd vs Wolves: Red Devils eye perfect start to new Premier League season – stream, TV channel, team news

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      MANCHESTER UNITED’S 2023/24 Premier League curtain raiser sees them welcome Wolves to Old Trafford.The Red Devils had an indifferent pre-season having comfortably beat Community Shield winners Arsenal and French side Lens.
      Manchester United get back to business on MondayCredit: Getty
      But in between those results, Erik ten Hag’s men lost THREE matches on the bounce.
      However, playtime is over as United look to make a winning start to the new campaign.
      And the English giants will feel as if they have caught their opponents at the best time possible with speculation building that Wolves boss Julen Lopetegui could be on the verge of a shock exit.
      When is Man Utd vs Wolves?

      Manchester United’s opening Premier League fixture against Wolves will take place on Monday, August 14.
      It is scheduled to get underway at 8pm BST.
      Old Trafford in Manchester is the allocated arena for this huge match and it can host approximately 74,310 fans.
      Goals from Anthony Martial and Alejandro Garnacho saw the Red Devils run out 2-0 winners when the sides last met in May.

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

      Manchester United vs Wolves will be broadcast LIVE on Sky Sports Main Event and Premier League in the UK.
      Coverage is scheduled to commence from 6:30pm BST on both channels – an hour and a half before kick-off.
      Fans can also stream the match through NOW TV.
      Alternatively, SunSport will have minute-by-minute coverage of the entire action including build-up and post-match reaction.

      Team news
      Erik ten Hag will be forced to start the 2023/24 campaign without Amad Diallo (knee), Kobbie Mainoo (ankle) and Tyrell Malacia (muscular).
      Mega summer signing Rasmus Hojlund is also unavailable having sustained a ‘small issue’ during his pre-season training with former side Atalanta.
      Rasmus Hojlund is officially a Manchester United playerCredit: Getty
      However, Frenchman Anthony Martial should be ready to return following his muscular injury.
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      Meanwhile, it is all positive signs for Wolves boss Julen Lopetegui as the quartet of Joao Gomes, Mario Lemina, Sasa Kalajdzic and Chiquinho should all be available for the tough test to Old Trafford.
      Latest odds

      Man Utd to win 3/10
      Draw 4/1
      Wolves to win 15/2

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      How does injury time work in the Premier League this season?

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      TIME wasting has been a massive problem in football for years, with players doing everything they can to waste a bit of time for their team should they be in the position they want to be in during the game.The Premier League and EFL have taken action and launched a strict approach to cut down on time-wasting and increase ball-in-play time this season.
      Referees will be adding on more time in the 2023-24 seasonCredit: Getty
      The average ball-in-play time last season in the top flight was a staggering 54 minutes.
      This is the lowest average time in play for the Premier League since recording began in the 2012-13 season.
      VAR and additional substitutions were key factors for the eye-opening ball-in-play time last season.
      How does injury time work in the Premier League in 2023/24?
      The Premier League have added some different rules and guidelines, due to start this season.

      Most importantly, the time-wasting clampdown, with officials becoming increasingly concerned about how little the ball is actually in play during games.
      With these added rules, we will see more lengthy added time periods – very similar to the numbers at the 2022 World Cup where we saw up to 10 or more minutes added on most games.
      It’s also been announced that referees are allowed to punish players who try to complete impactful or effective ways of time wasting.
      How is injury time calculated?
      Injury time is calculated by the accumulation of every incident that has occurred which has halted or affected a match at any point, such as goals, substitutions, injuries, penalty kicks and red cards.
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      Every single detail will be calculated for a more reasonable game of football and one where fans will come away getting their money’s worth.
      Has this style of injury time used in football before?
      We first saw this new injury time rule back in 2022 at the World Cup in Qatar and now at the Women’s World Cup that is currently taking place.
      These changes have definitely caused a stir within the football world and players and managers have been quick to disagree with the footballing authorities.
      Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola spoke about the new rule after his side conceded a late equaliser to Arsenal during their Community Shield clash at Wembley.
      The Spaniard said: “We will have to get used to this. We were winning 1-0. I had a feeling that not much happened to extend eight minutes.
      “But it is a good question for the international board and all the people because they don’t consult with the managers, they don’t consult with the players.
      “We have to accept it. We have to do it. Now the games will be 100 minutes, that’s for sure.
      “They extend for goals. Every time you score a goal. (Imagine) a 4-3 and they put on 45 seconds for seven goals.
      “Tomorrow morning at 8am we will still be here playing. Don’t ask me my opinion, please.” More

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      When is the Africa Cup of Nations? Live stream, TV channel and all the details you need for huge tournament

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      THE 34th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations returns in January as 24 teams look to battle it out for the prestigious trophy.Defending champions Senegal are looking to complete back-to-back wins at next year’s tournament.
      Senegal star man Sadio Mane led Senegal to AFCON glory in 2022Credit: AFP
      Ivory Coast will host the AFCON for the second time, previously hosting in 1984.
      The competition was meant to be played in 2023, but due to weather concerns the president of CAF, Patrice Motsepe, postponed it to 2024.
      Some of football’s biggest stars are competing such as Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane, Riyad Mahrez and many more.
      The final is on February 11th and is due to be played in the Stade National de la Cote d’Ivoire stadium.
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      When is the Africa Cup of Nations?

      The tournament takes place in January 2024 through to the following month, February. The hosts are Ivory Coast.
      The final will be on Sunday, February 11.
      Clashing with the Premier League and other European / Continental competitions will mean clubs will lose some of their top players.

      Who is playing in the Africa Cup of Nations?

      Ivory Coast, Morocco, Algeria, South Africa, Senegal, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Mali, Tunisia, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, Nigeria, Zambia, Egypt and Equatorial Guinea have already qualified for the competition.
      Several other teams still have to qualify, to name a few there is DR Congo, Mauritania, Cameroon, Namibia, Ghana, Angola, Tanzania, Gambia, Mozambique and more.

      What is the format of the Africa Cup of Nations?

      The 24 qualified teams were drawn into six groups of 4 teams in a single round-robin.
      The two top teams of each group and the four best third-placed teams advance to the round of 16.
      The winners of the round of 16 matches will advance to the quarter-finals. Winners of the quarter-finals advance to the semi-finals. The losers of the semi-finals play in a third-place play-off match. Then the winners of the semi-finals play in the final game of the tournament to decide who will win the trophy.

      Is the Africa Cup of Nations on TV and can I live stream it?

      The Confederation of African Football, (CAF) has opened an invitation for the broadcast rights for the competition.
      CAF is searching for a broadcast partner for their tournament.

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      Anthony Joshua vs Robert Helenius undercard: Who is fighting on O2 bill?

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA is back in action this weekend against new opponent Robert Helenius – but the undercard remains unchanged. AJ’s original clash with Dillian Whyte is off after the Body Snatcher failed a drugs test.
      Anthony Joshua will take on Robert Helenius this weekendCredit: Getty
      So in steps Helenius, who only fought last weekend, stopping his opponent in three rounds.
      Joshua hasn’t been in action since he beat Jermaine Franklin in April earlier this year.
      On the undercard, there are more big heavyweight fights for fans to get their teeth stuck into.
      Derek Chisora is in action, as is fellow Brit heavyweight Johnny Fisher and contender Filip Hrgovic.
      Who is on the Joshua vs Helenius undercard?
      Joshua vs Helenius isn’t the only heavyweight fight to take place this weekend at the O2.
      Derek Chisora is also in action in a clash against Gerald Washington, with both men having previously been in the ring with Helenius themselves.
      Filip Hrgovic returns to the ring as well as he takes on Australian Demsey McKean.
      And Brit Johnny Fisher, who is known for bringing a legion of fans to every fight, continues his professional journey with another step-up.
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      Anthony Joshua vs Robert Helenius
      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

      🥊 Anthony Joshua vs Robert Helenius: How to watch, UK start time, live stream details 🥊
      When is Joshua vs Helenius?
      The fight takes place this weekend on Saturday, August 12 at the O2 Arena.
      The main card will get going from 7pm BST while the main event should start at around 10.30pm BST. More

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      Who is Anthony Joshua’s opponent Robert Helenius and what is his boxing record?

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      ROBERT HELENIUS has been confirmed to take on Anthony Joshua at the O2 Arena in London.The Finnish boxing star, known as “The Nordic Nightmare”, has stepped in last-minute after Joshua’s original opponent was forced to cancel.
      Robert Helenius is scheduled to take on Anthony Joshua on August 12, 2023Credit: Michael Owens/Getty Images
      Who is Robert Helenius?
      Robert Helenius is a Finnish professional boxer.
      He was born in Stockholm, Sweden, but moved to Finland when he was a child.
      Helenius’ father began training him in boxing when he was just five years old.
      He went on to win bronze at the 2000 European under-17 championships and the 2001 European Championships.
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      The sportsman finished second at the 2006 European Amateur Boxing Championships and then turned professional in 2008.
      Helenius won the European Championship title in 2011, an accolade he would win for a second time in 2016.
      Other notable wins for Helenius include the IBF Inter-Continental heavyweight belt, which he won in 2018, and the WBA Gold heavyweight title, which he claimed in 2020.
      When will Robert Helenius fight Anthony Joshua?
      Helenius will take on Joshua on Saturday, August 12, 2023.
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      He stepped in last minute to replace Dillain Whyte after the boxer, who had been scheduled to take on rival Joshua, failed a drug test.
      Ahead of the bout Helenius said: “I am excited about fighting Anthony Joshua on August 12.
      “I am a true Viking that is willing to face any challenge at a moment’s notice.
      “This is not an opportunity I was going to let slip away. I plan to make the most of it!”
      Joshua, meanwhile, said: “I am laser focused on the win.
      “I can make steps forward to bigger and better things but the road map has a checkpoint, Saturday night.
      “May the best man win.”

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      What is Robert Helenius’ boxing record?
      Helenius’ boxing record at the time of writing is 32 wins and four losses.
      The fighter’s first loss came in 2016 when Helenius took on Johann Duhaupas.
      He was also defeated by Dillian Whyte in 2017, Gerald Washington in 2019, and Deontay Wilder in 2022.
      Prior to taking on Joshua, Helenius’ last win was against Mika Mielonen in August 2023.
      When did Robert Helenius fight Deontay Wilder?
      The Helenius and Wilder bought took place in October 2022.
      On the night, Wilder won with a first-round knockout.
      The fight marked the first time Wilder had returned to the ring since being KO’d by Tyson Fury 12 months prior.
      Who is Robert Helenius’ wife?
      Robert is married to his wife Sandra Helenius.
      Sandra largely keeps out of the spotlight but is often seen supporting her husband at his boxing matches.
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      Does Robert Helenius have any children?
      Robert and his wife Sandra have three children together.
      The family lead a private life and the names of the kids are unknown. More