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      Leeds vs Tottenham: Allardyce hoping to secure Premier League status against wounded Spurs – stream, TV, team news

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      LEEDS are currently in the dreaded Premier League drop zone and are two points adrift of Everton in 17th.Sam Allardyce is yet to be relegated from the top flight as a manager and was brought in to work his magic at Elland Road.
      Leeds striker Patrick Bamford dejected after suffering a 3-1 loss to West HamCredit: ALAMY
      Tottenham players dejected after 3-1 loss to BrentfordCredit: ALAMY
      Big Sam is the Whites’ third manager of the season, with Jesse Marsch and Javi Gracia previously at the helm.
      Leeds spent 16 years outside of the Premier League until they won the Championship title back in 2020.
      Tottenham have also had a season to forget but could still claim a place in the Europa Conference League next season.
      Ryan Mason’s side will need Aston Villa to drop points on the final day to claim 7th and a place in a European competition next season.
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      When is Leeds vs Tottenham?

      Leeds vs Tottenham will take place on Sunday, May 28.
      Kick off will be at 4:30pm BST.
      Elland Road will play host.

      What channel is Leeds vs Tottenham on and can it be live streamed?

      Leeds vs Tottenham will be broadcast live on BT Sport 1.
      BT Sports customers can live stream all the action via the BT Sport app.
      Alternatively, you can follow SunSport’s live blog to keep up to date with all the action.

      Team news
      Sam Allardyce will be sweating over the fitness of forward duo Patrick Bamford and Rodrigo after they both picked up injuries at the weekend against West Ham.
      Luis Sinisterra and Tyler Adams will not be available for selection for the final day of the season.
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      For Spurs, they could be without Cristian Romero who missed last weekend’s defeat to Brentford after picking up an injury against Aston Villa the week prior.
      Lucas Moura will be hoping to make an impact in his final game for Spurs.
      Odds

      Leeds – 17/10
      Draw – 13/5
      Tottenham – 7/5

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      Europa League final – Sevilla vs Roma: Live stream, TV channel, team news and kick-off time ahead of clash in Budapest

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      JOSE MOURINHO’S Roma are preparing for their second European final in two years.Last season the Italian side overcame Feyenoord to claim the first-ever Europa Conference League title.
      Jose Mourinho emotional as Roma progress to the Europa League finalCredit: GETTY
      Erik Lamela celebrates scoring the winning goal in the Europa League semi-final against JuventusCredit: REUTERS
      Roma knocked out Bayer Leverkusen in the semi-finals to reach the final in Budapest.
      Meanwhile, Sevilla beat Juventus over two legs, with the tie requiring extra time to find a winner.
      The Spanish side could extend their record number of Europa League titles if they overcome Mourinho’s Roma side.
      When is the Europa League final: Sevilla vs Roma?

      Sevilla vs Roma will take place on Wednesday, May 31.
      Kick off will be at 8pm BST.
      The Puskas Arena in Budapest, Hungary will play host.

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      What channel is the Europa League final: Sevilla vs Roma on and can it be live streamed?

      Sevilla vs Roma will be broadcast live on BT Sport 1.
      BT Sport subscribers can live stream all the action via the BT Sport app.
      Alternatively, you can follow SunSport’s live blog to stay up to date with all the action.

      Team news
      Wing-back Leonardo Spinazzola and Marash Kumbulla will be unavailable until the start of next season.
      Paulo Dybala is a doubt for the Europa League final after not featuring in the squad in Roma’s game against Salernitana.
      For Sevilla, they are likely to be without defenders Marcao and Tanguy Nianzou.
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      World Cup winner Marcos Acuna will miss the final after receiving a red card in the semi-final second leg with Juventus.
      Odds
      Match result:

      Sevilla – 8/5
      Draw – 2/1
      Roma – 19/10

      To lift the trophy:

      Sevilla – 4/5
      Roma – 10/11

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      F1 Monaco Grand Prix: UK start time, live stream, TV channel, practice, qualifying for big race this weekend

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      THE Monaco Grand Prix takes place this weekend after the Emilia Romagna GP was cancelled last week. Red Bull will hoping to continue their dominance this season as Max Verstappen goes in search of his fourth win.
      Charles Leclerc will be hoping to win his home race in Monte CarloCredit: Getty
      Team-mate Sergio Perez will also be looking to pick up another big victory, but will have it tough at the notoriously difficult to navigate street track.
      Mercedes team-mates Lewis Hamilton and George Russell will also be looking for their first wins of the season, but that seems unlikely.
      The Emilia Romagna Grand Prix cancellation last week has left teams scampering to prepare properly for Monaco.
      But racing looks set to return – and what better weekend to do so than in Monaco?

      When is the F1 Monaco Grand Prix?

      The F1 Monaco Grand Prix will take place on Sunday, May 28.
      The race will begin from 2pm UK time.
      The Monaco GP takes place on the street circuit Circuit de Monaco.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?
      The F1 Monaco Grand Prix will be shown live on Sky Sports F1.
      You can live stream the action on the NOW TV or Sky Go apps, both of which are available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      F1 Monaco Grand Prix full schedule
      Friday, May 26
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      Practice One – 12.30 BST
      Practice Two – 4pm BST

      Saturday, May 27

      Practice Three – 11.30am BST
      Qualifying – 3pm BST

      Sunday, May 28

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      Who is ‘Devil Baby’ stalker Orla Melissa Sloan?

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      “DEVIL Baby” stalker Orla Melissa Sloan has admitted harassing a trio of footie stars.But who is the obsessed influencer and what was she charged with? Here’s everything you need to know.
      Orla Melissa Sloan, 22, admitted to harassing a trio of footie starsCredit: orlamelissa
      She targeted Mason Mount, Billy Gilmour and Ben ChilwellCredit: Louis Wood
      Model and influencer Orla previously said she earned £50,000 on an adult content site for eating Percy Pigs in saucy picsCredit: Mirrorpix
      Who is Orla Melissa Sloan?
      Orla Melissa Sloan, 22, is an influencer and model from the UK.
      According to her Instagram page, which boasts 81,000 followers, she is an ambassador for Fashion Nova, an online fast fashion brand based in Los Angeles.
      She formerly worked as an M&S cashier before starting up a career on adult content platform Fanvue.
      Orla previously revealed that she made £50,000 by eating sweet treats sold by her old employer while naked.
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      She told The Mirror: “A Percy Pig fetish group developed through my subscribers.”
      The model also joked that her fans would soon ask her to branch out into Colin the Caterpillar content, though it is unconfirmed whether or not she did so.
      On social media, she regularly posts about her lavish lifestyle and her travels to exotic locations like Bali, Indonesia.
      She also uses her TikTok page to post about dating and relationships.
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      What has Orla Melissa Sloan been charged with?
      Orla was charged with harassment without violence and stalking over her interactions with three Premier League stars.
      She targeted Chelsea stars Mason Mount and Ben Chilwell, as well as Brighton’s Billy Gilmour.
      Her first encounter with them came when she was invited to a party at Chilwell’s house after meeting him on Instagram, Westminster Magistrates’ Court heard.
      She bombarded Mount with messages and changed her number 21 times after he kept blocking her.
      Besotted Orla even sent him a screenshot of a receipt for the £12.99 she paid for a new number, saying: “I’m not buying food anymore so I can get more numbers.
      “You must apologise or you will unlock a new character – Devil Baby.”
      She also messaged Gilmour repeatedly about Mount and made an Instagram account on which she posted “completely fictitious” collages of Chilwell with other women.
      Gilmour told the court that the harassment continued even after he transferred from Chelsea to Brighton, with his new club setting up safety measures after he shared his fears.
      The Scotland international said: “I have not been able to sleep and I have had to take sleeping tablets which has affected my performance.
      “This is a person I met once for a brief period of time.”
      In May 2023, Orla admitted to stalking Mount between June 19, 2022 to October 28 and Gilmour between September 10 2022, and October 28.
      She also pleaded guilty to a further charge of harassing Chilwell without violence between October 20 and 29.
      Sentencing is due to take place on June 20 2023.
      Were Orla Melissa Sloan and Mason Mount in a relationship?
      Orla Sloan and Mason Mount were never in an official relationship.
      The pair slept together once and chatted ‘sporadically’ for around six months, the court heard.
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      At that point, Mount cut ties, at which point the stalking began.
      The Three Lions ace was left terrified that his obsessed admirer would turn up to his club’s training ground when she was unable to contact him.
      England star mount was bombarded with messages as she changed her phone number 21 times after he blocked herCredit: Getty
      Scotland international Billy Gilmour was left unable to sleep due to the ordealCredit: Getty
      Orla is due to be sentenced on June 20, 2023Credit: orlamelissa More

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      Luis Alberto Lopez vs Michael Conlan: UK start time, live stream, TV channel and FULL card ahead of huge title fight

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      MICHAEL CONLAN will take on Luis Alberto Lopez for the IBF featherweight title THIS WEEKEND.The Irishman almost became WBA featherweight champion in March 2022 but narrowly lost to Leigh Wood.
      Michael Conlan celebrates defeating Karim Guerfi in the first round of their featherweight bout at the SSE Arena in BelfastCredit: SPORTSFILE
      The bout was stopped dramatically in the 12th and final round as Conlan was knocked out by the champion, and the fight was named Fight of the Year in 2022.
      ‘Mick’ has since bounced back with a win over Miguel Marriaga in August 2022.
      Conlan then defeated Karim Guerfi in his next fight in December with a brutal first-round knockout.
      Lopez beat British boxer Josh Warrington in his previous bout and claimed the IBF World Featherweight title.
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      On Saturday the Mexican will defend the title for the first time since becoming the champion in December.
      When is Luis Alberto Lopez vs Michael Conlan?

      Luis Alberto Lopez vs Michael Conlan will take place on Saturday, May 27.
      The undercard is expected to begin at 4pm BST.
      The ring walks for the main event are scheduled to start at 9pm BST.
      The SSE Arena in Belfast will play host.

      What channel is Luis Alberto Lopez vs Michael Conlan on and can it be live streamed?

      Luis Alberto Lopez vs Michael Conlan will be broadcast live on BT Sport 1.
      BT Sport customers can live stream all the action from Belfast via the BT Sport app.
      Alternatively, you can follow SunSport’s live blog for all the latest updates.

      Who is on the card?

      Luis Alberto Lopez vs. Michael Conlan for IBF featherweight title
      Nick Ball vs. Ludomo Lumati
      Anthony Cacace vs. Damian Wrzesinski
      Conor Quinn vs. Juan Hinostroza
      Padraig McCrory vs. Diego Ramirez
      Pierce O’Leary vs. Alin Ciorceri
      William Hayden vs. Jordan Ellison
      Kieran Molloy vs. Lesther Espino
      Fearghus Quinn vs. Ruben Angulo
      Kurt Walker vs. Maicol Velazco
      James Freeman vs. Jordan Grannum
      Callum Thompson vs. Marian Istrate

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      Coventry vs Luton: Ultimate underdogs battle it out for last Premier League spot in Championship play-off final – Stream

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      COVENTRY take on Luton in the unlikeliest of Championship play-off finals this weekend at Wembley. Both clubs were in League Two in the 2016/17 season and Luton were a non-league club just a decade ago.
      Coventry fans will be ecstatic to see their team run out at Wembley on SaturdayCredit: PA
      Luton overcame Sunderland over two legs to reach the play-off finalCredit: Reuters
      But now they find themselves in football’s richest game as they prepare to battle it out for a place in the Premier League.
      Coventry beat Middlesborough 1-0 on aggregate to reach Wembley’s showpiece while Luton overcame Sunderland 3-2 across two legs.
      The winner will join Burnley and Sheffield United, who finished first and second in the Championship, in the top flight.
      When is Coventry vs Luton?

      Coventry’s big play-off final clash with Luton will take place on Saturday, May 27.
      The game will kick off at 4.45pm UK time.
      The game will be held at Wembley Stadium in London.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      Coventry vs Luton in the Championship play-off final will be shown live on Sky Sports Football.
      You can live stream the action from the NOW TV or Sky Go apps, both of which are available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.

      Odds

      Coventry – 2/1
      Draw – 2/1
      Luton – 29/20

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      Man Utd vs Chelsea: Ten Hag’s men aiming to secure Champions League football against Blues – stream, TV channel, odds

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      MANCHESTER UNITED take on Chelsea in their penultimate Premier League game of the season – and they need just a point to qualify for next season’s Champions League. The Red Devils beat Bournemouth 1-0 last weekend to move a step closer to European football.
      Casemiro scored the game’s only goal as United beat Bournemouth 1-0Credit: Reuters
      The Blues were beaten 1-0 by Manchester City as Frank Lampard slipped to his seventh defeat in nine games in charge of Chelsea.
      And their season finished with two tough clashes against United and Newcastle, who qualified for the Champions League on Monday night.
      When is Man Utd vs Chelsea?

      Chelsea’s visit to Old Trafford will take place on Thursday, May 25.
      The game will kick off at 8pm UK time.
      Man Utd vs Chelsea will be held at Old Trafford.
      The first game between them earlier this season finished 1-1.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      Man Utd vs Chelsea will be shown live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event.
      You can live stream the action from the NOW TV or Sky Go app, both of which are available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.

      Odds

      Man Utd – 3/5
      Draw – 3/1
      Chelsea – 21/5

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      Why do Man City fans have bananas?

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      MANCHESTER City have become 2022/23 Premier League champions.
      Their loyal fans have been basking in the impressive win alongside their trusty bananas.
      Manchester City fans hold an inflatable banana as they wait for kick off in the Premier League clash against Chelsea on May 21, 2023Credit: AFP
      Why does Man City have bananas?
      Bananas are an old Maine Road tradition among Manchester City fans becoming an iconic 1980s symbol.
      According to old tales, the Man City banana story originated in 1987 during a bleak and dark season for football.
      The year saw an increase in hooliganism among football fans including racial abuse of black players.
      Player John Barnes, for example, was racially abused by rival fans after signing for Liverpool from Watford in that year.
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      Barnes was often met with racist chants and had banana skins thrown at him.
      In order to bring a bit of camaraderie and light-heartedness back to the beautiful game, one City fan, Frank Newton, decided to bring along an inflatable banana to the game.
      The five-foot inflatable fruit accompanied Newton for City’s game against Plymouth Argyle taking place at Maine Road.
      Needless to say, it went down a treat and became synonymous with City folklore.
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      Why have Man City won the Premier League before the end of the season?
      City won the Premier League title in the 2022/23 season with two games left to play.
      This is due to Arsenal’s shocking 1-0 loss against Nottingham Forest on May 20, 2023.
      The loss meant it was mathematically impossible for the North London team to stand a chance of catching City – handing them the title.
      Pep Guardiola’s side has now won this title for the fifth time in six seasons.
      Could Man City win the treble?
      A treble in football is when a team wins three trophies in a single season.
      Man City could potentially gain the treble if they win the Champions League and the FA Cup alongside their 2022/23 Premier League win.
      According to BetVictor, the likelihood of City claiming the 2022/23 Premier League, Champions League, and FA Cup treble sits at 4/7.
      This is a feat only their greatest rivals Manchester United have managed.
      Bookmakers William Hill have City’s treble title success at an odds-on 8/15, putting their hopes at 65.2 per cent.
      City’s manager Guardiola has spoken how his team are trying to “visualise” a treble in their future particularly after their win against Real Madrid helping them to reach the Champions League final.
      The Champions League final will take place at the Atatürk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul on June 10, 2023.
      City will be taking on Italian giants Inter Milan.
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      The FA Cup final takes place on June 3, 2023, and will be a Manchester derby between City and United. More