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      When is the FA Cup third round?

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      The third round of the FA Cup will take place later this year- as teams eagerly await their opponents. As the football season fast approaches the infamous annual competition does too, with third-round qualifiers happening in late September.
      Manchester City lifts the trophy after FA Cup final beating Manchester United 2-1 at Wembley Stadium last month.
      Then the first round proper gets going on the weekend of November 4, before second round proper on the first weekend of December.
      Then the minnows of the English football pyramid can start to dream about doing what Manchester City did by lifting the trophy.
      When is the FA Cup third round 2023-24?
      The successful teams will then take on the third round next year Saturday, January, 6th 2024.
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      This year’s FA Cup winners Manchester City will be centre stage after completing the Treble after clinching the Premier League and Champions League titles.
      What TV channel is it on and can live stream it FREE?
      You can watch the third round for FREE on BBC and ITV.
      Fans will also be able to watch it live on BBC iPlayer.
      What teams will be involved in the FA Cup third round?
      As automatic qualifiers for the round, all Premier League teams will be playing.
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      When is the FA Cup third-round draw?
      We don’t know yet. It is expected to happen by the final week of November.
      When is the FA Cup fourth-round draw?
      The draw is likely to be at halftime on the Sunday of the big game of the third round. More

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      When is the Grand National 2024? TV channel, streaming info and how to get tickets for Aintree

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      THE Grand National is back in April – and so is the world’s greatest steeplechase. The famous race takes place at the three-day event in Aintree as upcoming stars, fan favourites and shock winners will look to take home a victory.
      Horses and jockeys during the Grand National.
      Nearly every horse will have their whole campaign geared around winning the four-mile and 2½ furlong race, including Lucinda Russell’s Corach Rambler, who romped home victorious in 2023.
      But the Grand National sells out quickly, and organisers have again capped the number of fans allowed this year.
      The 2024 event will run from Thursday, April 11 to Saturday, April 13.
      Here, we tell you all you need to know about the 2024 Grand National.
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      When is Aintree Festival 2024?

      The Aintree Festival will return on Thursday 11th April 2024.
      It will run between April 11 and Saturday, April, 13.
      The first race will take place at 1.45 pm on each day.

      When is the Grand National?

      The Randox Grand National Steeplechase will take place at 5.15pm on April 13, 2024.

      What TV channel is it on and can I live stream it?

      The Grand National will be available live on ITV and Racing TV.
      You can follow all the action on SunSport’s Grand National live blog.

      Can I buy tickets for Aintree 2024?

      You can now buy tickets for the Grand National.
      The tickets come in varying costs for different enclosures.
      You can view all the available ticket options here.

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      Who are the favourites for the 2024 Grand National?
      Favourites for the big race include last year’s winner Corach Rambler at 16-1.
      Other favourites include:

      Fastorslow 20-1
      I Am Maximus 20-1
      Mr Incredible 20-1

      *Odds courtesy of PaddyPower and are correct at the time of publication.
      Is Rachael Blackmore riding the Grand National in 2024?
      Yes. Rachael Blackmore will be riding at the Grand National in 2024.
      Blackmore took the sporting world by storm when she won the Grand National two years ago.
      She is best known for becoming the first female jockey to win the 30-fence jump when she rode Minella Times in 2021 at Aintree.
      Blackmore also won numerous events at Cheltenham and the Gold Cup with A Plus Tard in 2022.
      Rachael Blackmore after winning the Grand National back in 2021 on Minella Times.Credit: The Times More

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      Who is Francis Ngannou’s rumoured girlfriend Miesha Tate?

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      FRANCIS NGANNOU has been romantically linked to a fellow sports star.The Cameroonian-French professional mixed martial artist, who is set to take on Tyson Fury in the boxing ring in October 2023, is rumoured to be dating Miesha Tate.
      Former UFC bantamweight champion Miesha Tate has been romantically linked to Francis NgannouCredit: Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
      Who is Francis Ngannou’s rumoured girlfriend Miesha Tate?
      Miesha Tate is an American professional mixed martial artist.
      She was born on August 18, 1986, in Tacoma, Washington in the US.
      Miesha, also known as Cupcake, became involved in MMA when she was attending Central Washington University and a friend encouraged her to attend a club with her.
      She made her professional debut in November 2007 and claimed her first title, the 135-pound FCF Women’s Bantamweight Championship, in 2009.
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      Miesha is rumoured to be dating “The Predator” Francis Ngannou though neither party has confirmed the speculation.
      In April 2022, the two fighters met at the UFC Performance Institute in Las Vegas, with Miesha later uploading an adorable picture of Franics and her kids to her Twitter.
      She captioned the sweet shot: “The Baddest Man on the Planet is really just a gentle giant!”
      In 2022, Miesha entered the Celebrity Big Brother house – and won.
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      Do Francis Ngannou and Miesha Tate have any children?
      Miesha has two children from her past relationship with fellow MMA fighter Johnny Nuñez.
      She gave birth to their daughter, Amaia Nevaeh Nuñez, on June 4, 2018.
      Then on June 14, 2020, she gave birth to their son, Daxton Wylder Nuñez.
      Miesha gave birth to Dax on the bathroom floor at her home in Singapore due to not having enough time to make it to hospital.
      Ngannou does not have any children.
      What is Miesha Tate’s UFC record and when did she retire?
      Miesha officially joined the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in February 2013.
      Her record is 19-9-0, meaning she has 19 wins, 9 losses and no draws.
      Tate retired from MMA in 2016 to explore options outside of the sport and start her family.
      She returned in 2021 after a five-year hiatus, revealing she had left the sport in a “dark place”.
      Tate told MMA Fighting: “I was just kind of in a dark place to be honest, the latter part of my career. A lot of things in my personal life caught up to me.”
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      She added: “I’m ready to make that comeback. I’m ready to make that second surge at my career.”
      After a second consecutive loss in July 2022, Miesha was forced to wear an eye patch due to her injuries. More

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      AnEsonGib vs Jarvis: UK start time, live stream, TV channel and full card info for HUGE Kingpyn boxing semi-final bout

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      ANESONGIB will take on Jarvis in the semi-final of the Kingpyn boxing tournament on SATURDAY NIGHT.The two social media stars will co-main event a huge card set for Dublin this weekend.
      AnEsonGib vs Jarvis will be the co-main event in Dublin
      Kingpyn boxing semi-final line-up
      AnEsonGib was victorious in his rematch with Austin McBroom in the previous Kingpyn card.
      The fight ended in controversy at the OVO Arena as McBroom reportedly broke his ankle and was forced to retire in the third round.
      Jarvis beat DJ Tom Zanetti to reach the semi-finals of the Kingpyn boxing tournament.
      One of AnEsonGib or Jarvis will take on the winner in the other Kingpyn boxing semi-final between Whindersson and Kenny.
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      When is AnEsonGib vs Jarvis?

      AnEsonGib vs Jarvis will take place on Saturday, July 15.
      The Kingpyn event is set to get underway at 7pm BST
      The 3Arena in Dublin will play host.

      What channel is AnEsonGib vs Jarvis on and can it be live streamed?

      AnEsonGib vs Jarvis will be broadcast live on DAZN.
      You can purchase a DAZN subscription for £19.99 per month (flexible pass) or an annual pass for £99.99.
      You can live stream the action from the DAZN app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.

      Who is on the card?
      Here are all the confirmed fights on the Kingpyn semi-final card so far:
      Winners Bracket:
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      Losers Bracket:

      Whitney vs Amber O’Don
      Daniella Hemsley vs Ms. Danielka

      Wildcard Fights:

      Kiefer Crosbie vs Aaron Chalmers
      Cian Cowley vs Connor Tierney More

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      Elle Brooke vs Jully Poca: UK start time, TV channel, live stream and FULL card ahead of huge Kingpyn clash

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      ELLE BROOKE will take on Jully Poca in the Kingpyn boxing semi-final THIS WEEKEND.The OnlyFans star overcame Ola Danielka on points earlier this year after a thrilling fight in London.
      Elle Brooke will take on Jully Poca in the Kingpyn semi-final
      Kingpyn semi-final line-up
      The winner of the bout will take on one of 6AR6IE6 or Emily Brooke in the Kingpyn final.
      Emily is the sister of Elle Brooke, which would make for an interesting final should both of the sisters be victorious.
      Here’s everything you need to know ahead of Elle Brooke vs Jully Poca.
      When is Elle Brooke vs Jully Poca?

      Elle Brooke vs Jully Poca will take place on Saturday, July 15.
      The Kingpyn event is set to get underway at 7pm BST
      The 3Arena in Dublin will play host.

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      What channel is Elle Brooke vs Jully Poca on and can it be live streamed?

      Elle Brooke vs Jully Poca will be broadcast live on DAZN.
      You can purchase a DAZN subscription for £19.99 per month (flexible pass) or an annual pass for £99.99.
      You can live stream the action from the DAZN app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.

      Who is on the card?
      Here are all the confirmed fights on the Kingpyn semi-final card so far:
      Winners Bracket:

      AnEsonGib vs Jarvis
      Whindersson vs Kenny
      Jully Poca vs Elle Brooke
      6AR6IE6 vs Emily Brooke

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      Losers Bracket:

      Whitney vs. Amber O’Don
      Daniella Hemsley vs. Ms. Danielka

      Wildcard Fights:

      Kiefer Crosbie vs. Aaron Chalmers
      Cian Cowley vs. Connor Tierney More

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      England vs Haiti – Women’s World Cup 2023: Lionesses eye perfect start – stream FREE, TV channel, team news

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      ENGLAND begin their Women’s World Cup adventure with a Group D opener against Haiti – and they’ll be expected to make the perfect start.The Lionesses ran riot in their qualifying campaign by winning ALL ten group matches.
      England go into this tournament fresh from a Euros winCredit: Sunday Times
      And more impressively, Sarina Wiegman’s side scored 80 goals in the process without conceding.
      In addition to that, the Lionesses will have the wind in their sails as they go into the Australia and New Zealand tournament off the back of an iconic Euros triumph.
      But Wiegman’s women have been warned not to overlook their opponents despite this being Haiti’s first-ever World Cup involvement.
      When is England vs Haiti?

      England’s opening World Cup group match against Haiti will take place on Saturday, July 22.
      It is scheduled to get underway at 10:30am BST – 7:30pm local time
      Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane is the allocated arena for this huge game and it can host approximately 52,500 fans.
      The Lionesses also have Denmark and China to face in their group.

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

      England vs Haiti will be broadcast LIVE on ITV1 in the UK.
      Viewers also have the option to stream the match live through the ITVX website or app.
      Alternatively, SunSport will have minute-by-minute coverage of the entire game including build-up and the post-match reaction.

      Can I watch it for FREE?
      Yes!
      England vs Haiti will be available to watch for FREE in the UK as long as you hold a valid TV license.
      Team news
      Sarina Wiegman has a strong selection of players to choose from for England’s opening game against Haiti.
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      Goalkeepers: Mary Earps (Man Utd), Ellie Roebuck (Man City), Hannah Hampton (Aston Villa).
      Defenders: Millie Bright (Chelsea), Lucy Bronze (Barcelona), Jess Carter (Chelsea), Niamh Charles (Chelsea), Esme Morgan (Man City), Alex Greenwood (Man City), Lotte Wubben-Moy (Arsenal).
      Midfielders: Keira Walsh (Barcelona), Georgia Stanway (Bayern Munich), Ella Toone (Man Utd), Jordan Nobbs (Aston Villa), Laura Coombs (Man City), Katie Zelem (Man Utd).
      Forwards: Alessia Russo (Man Utd), Rachel Daly (Aston Villa), Lauren Hemp (Man City), Chloe Kelly (Man City), Lauren James (Chelsea), Katie Robinson (Brighton), Bethany England (Tottenham).
      Standby players: Maya Le Tissier (Man Utd), Jess Park (Man City), Emily Ramsey (Man Utd). More

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      When is Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou? Stream, TV channel, UK start time, location, rules and undercard for huge clash

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      TYSON FURY will return to the ring to face UFC legend Francis Ngannou in a historic crossover clash.The WBC champion and the MMA star have been going back and forth with one another on social media for the best part of six months.

      Tyson Fury challenged Francis Ngannou to a crossover cash last April while the MMA star was still under contract with the UFCCredit: ESPN
      Fury and Ngannou will now take to the ring to end their long-standing online feud.
      A shock showdown between the pair was mooted after Ngannou entered the ring and faced off with Fury following the Gypsy King’s knockout win against Dillian Whyte at Wembley back over a year ago.
      The fight went cold as Ngannou was still contracted to UFC and MMA mogul Dana White refused to entertain the bout.
      But now the 36-year-old is a free agent after leaving the UFC back in January.
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      When is Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou?

      Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou will take place on Saturday, October 28.
      The bout will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
      Expect ring-walks to get going from around 10pm UK time.
      The fight will be a 10-round professional fight but Fury’s WBC belt will NOT be on the line.
      Exhibition rules will NOT be in place.

      What channel is Fury vs Ngannou on and can it be live streamed?

      Fury’s clash with Ngannou will be likely be shown live on TNT Sports Box Office in the UK.
      The event will likely be priced at £26.95.
      You can live stream the action from the TNT Sports Box Office app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.

      Fury vs Ngannou full card
      The undercard for Fury vs Ngannou has yet to be announced.
      But check back at SunSpot for all details on the event as they are released.
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      What’s been said?
      Fury said after he beat Whyte in 2022: “Big Francis Ngannou is here today.
      “He’s on my hit list in an exhibition fight, however he wants it: in a cage, in a boxing ring, boxing gloves, UFC gloves, we can make it happen. I think everyone wants to see it.
      “He’s a monster of a guy, I’m a monster of a guy, so it will be a clash of the titans for sure.”
      Ngannou has said: “I’ve been waiting to meet Tyson in the ring for the past three years.
      “My dream was always to box, and to box the best. After becoming the undisputed MMA Heavyweight Champion, this is my opportunity to make that dream come true and cement my position as the baddest man on the planet.” More

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      Have England Women’s team ever won the World Cup?

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      ENGLAND have their eye on winning the 2023 Women’s World Cup – as one of the favourites to do so.The Lionesses secured their spot in the finals with Sarina Wiegman’s side going unbeaten throughout qualifying.
      Sarina Wiegman is hoping to guide England to World Cup gloryCredit: PA
      They looked unstoppable, scoring on average eight goals per game without conceding.
      But the huge tournament could produce some twist and turns along the way.
      Have England ever won the World Cup before?
      Unlike the England Men’s team, the Lionesses have never secured World Cup glory.
      England have participated seven times in the iconic tournament which started in 1991 – only reaching the semi-finals twice.
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      However, after England’s Euros win, the Lionesses are considered one of the favourites to go all the way.
      But they will face tough competition from the current holders USA who will be looking to retain their title.
      England Women won the EurosCredit: PA
      When and where is the 2023 Women’s World Cup?

      England’s first game will be against Haiti on Saturday, July 22.
      It is scheduled to kick of at 10:30am BST.
      The World Cup will get underway from Friday, July 21 and concludes on August 20.
      New Zealand and Australia are joint hosts for the 2023 World Cup. More