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      Who is Jakob Ingebrigtsen’s father Gjert?

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      NORWEGIAN middle and long-distance runners Jakob, Filip and Henrik have all become champions under the tutelage of their dad Gjert. But since stepping down as their coach, his Olympian sons have accused him of mental and physical abuse — here’s what we know.Gjert Ingebrigtsen coached his sons Jakob, Filip and Henrik until 2022Credit: AlamyAll three have alleged that their father exhibited abusive behaviourCredit: NikeWho is Gjert Ingebrigtsen?Gjert Ingebrigtsen is the father and former coach of Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen and his brothers, who are also professional athletes.Respected for coaching his sons to international success in middle-distance running, he has recently become the subject of serious allegations and legal proceedings.Gjert coached his sons Jakob, Filip and Henrik until 2022.Remarkable successUnder his dad’s guidance, Jakob achieved remarkable success, including winning gold in the 5,000m at Paris 2024 and becoming a two-time world champion in the same distance.more on Jakob IngebrigtsenHis other sons also excelled, with Henrik and Filip both claiming European 1500m championships in 2012 and 2016 respectively.In 2022, Gjert stepped from coaching his sons for ‘medical reasons’ after Jakob secured the 1500m gold at the Tokyo Olympics.Abuse allegationsIn November 2023, Jakob and his siblings publicly accused their father of abusive behaviour, with the allegations outlined in Norwegian newspaper VG.The brothers expressed ongoing feelings of “discomfort and fear” regarding their father, describing him as “very aggressive and controlling”.Most read in AthleticsThese allegations led to legal action against Gjert Ingebrigtsen.Legal chargesIn April 2024, Gjert Ingebrigtsen was charged with physical abuse by Norwegian authorities.I was a reality TV star dubbed the ‘cardio Kim Kardashian’ – now I’m making my own way and targeting Olympic goldOn November 29, 2024, Gjert was indicted by the Norwegian public prosecutor’s office for physical and mental abuse of Jakob Ingebrigtsen.The trial is expected to take place in the first half of 2025, with the prosecution requesting at least 30 days for the proceedings.Gjert Ingebrigtsen’s denialsSince the allegations were first made, Gjert Ingebrigtsen has consistently denied any wrongdoing.Through his legal representatives, he has maintained that he does not accept criminal responsibility for the accusations.Henrik Ingebrigtsen (left) with his brothers Jakob and Filip (right)Credit: AFPGjert’s lawyers John Christian Elden and Heidi Reisvang said in a statement: “Gjert Ingebrigtsen maintains what he has said all along, that he does not admit criminal guilt for the offences he has been charged with and that he has never subjected any of his children to either physical or mental abuse.”DevelopmentsThe case has seen some developments since the initial charges were made.While Gjert currently faces one charge, five additional allegations were dismissed due to insufficient evidence.READ MORE SUN STORIESAnother was dropped due to time limitations.Mette Yvonne Larsen, representing the Ingebrigtsen children, has indicated that they intend to appeal at least one of the dismissed cases. More

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      Why did Ipswich captain Sam Morsy not wear the rainbow armband?

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      IPSWICH TOWN fell to a 1-0 defeat away to Nottingham Forest last weekend.The match was played on a weekend that saw the Premier League promote their Rainbow campaign in support of the LGBTQ+ community.Sam Morsy has been Ipswich captain under Kieran McKenna since 2021Credit: AlamyAs well as players wearing rainbow laces and clubs using rainbow corner flags, captains are asked to wear rainbow armbands.However, Tractor Boys skipper Sam Morsy was the only one of the 20 top-flight captains who chose not to wear the rainbow armband.Why did Ipswich captain Sam Morsy not wear the rainbow armband?Ipswich captain Sam Morsy opted not to wear the rainbow armband during last weekend’s clash with Nottingham Forest due to his “religious beliefs”.The Egyptian midfielder is a practising Muslim – and his Premier League club have stated that they respect their captain’s decision while stressing their commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAn Ipswich spokesperson said: “Ipswich Town Football Club is committed to being a fully inclusive club that welcomes everyone.“We proudly support the Premier League’s Rainbow Laces campaign and stand with the LGBTQ+ community in promoting equality and acceptance.“During this year’s campaign, members of the club’s men’s and women’s first-teams visited our Foundation’s weekly LGBTQ+ football session, while the club also made a joint pledge of solidarity and inclusivity alongside Nottingham Forest ahead of the game.“At the same time, we respect the decision of our captain Sam Morsy, who has chosen not to wear the rainbow captain’s armband, due to his religious beliefs.Most read in Football“We will continue to grow an environment where all are valued and respected, both on and off the pitch.”Ahead of kick-off against Crystal Palace at Portman Road tonight, there are more planned initiatives to support the LGBTQ+ community, including a “takeover of the stadium’s big screen”. More

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      FA Cup 3rd round draw ball numbers: Who is in the hat as Premier League sides join?

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      THE FA Cup third round draw will take place TODAY as Premier League heavyweights enter the hat.Lower-ranked sides, including non-league outfits Dagenham & Redbridge and Tamworth, will be hoping to land a glamour tie.Manchester United are the current holders of the FA CupCredit: GettyIn addition to the two FA Cup underdogs, 18 teams from League One and Two join the 20 Premier League clubs and 24 Championship teams to make up the 64 sides in the draw.SunSport brings you every club’s number ahead of tonight’s prestigious event.When is the FA Cup third round draw?The FA Cup third round draw will take place on Monday, December 2.It will begin at around 7pm GMT.Old Trafford will host the draw.How to watch the FA Cup third round draw?The FA Cup third-round draw will be broadcast LIVE on BBC Two.READ MORE IN FA CUPYou can live stream the show for FREE via the BBC iPlayer app/website.Kelly Somers will present the draw, with Mark Hughes and Dion Dublin picking out the all-important balls.You can find out all the third-round ties as they are drawn out by following SunSport’s live blog.FA Cup third round draw ball numbersHere are all the ball numbers for the FA Cup third round draw:Most read in FA CupAFC BournemouthArsenalAston VillaBlackburn RoversBrentfordBrighton & Hove AlbionBristol CityBurnleyCardiff CityChelseaCoventry CityCrystal PalaceDerby CountyEvertonFulhamHull CityIpswich TownLeeds UnitedLeicester CityLiverpoolLuton TownManchester CityManchester UnitedMiddlesbroughMillwallNewcastle UnitedNorwich CityNottingham ForestOxford UnitedPlymouth ArgylePortsmouthPreston North EndQueens Park RangersSheffield UnitedSheffield WednesdaySouthamptonStoke CitySunderlandSwansea CityTottenham HotspurWatfordWest Bromwich AlbionWest Ham UnitedWolverhampton WanderersSalford CityCharlton AthleticExeter CityLeyton OrientBristol RoversDagenham & RedbridgeAccrington StanleyLincoln CityTamworthBirmingham CityMansfield TownPeterborough UnitedStockport CountyWycombe WanderersMorecambeBromleyDoncaster RoversReadingHarrogate TownWigan AthleticWhen are the FA Cup third round ties taking place?FA Cup third round ties will take place over the weekend of Saturday, January 11. More

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      When is the FA Cup 3rd round draw? Start time, FREE live stream, TV channel, ball numbers, fixtures

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      THE FA Cup third round draw sees Premier League sides and Championship teams join the pot of England’s oldest national football competition.Dating back to the 1871/72 season, the FA Cup is open to every club in the country down to level nine of the English football league system – clubs at level 10 have the chance to stand-in for non-entries.The FA Cup trophy ahead of last season’s final between Manchester United and Manchester City.Credit: PAClubs compete through 12 randomly drawn rounds, leading to the semi-finals and the final – both played at Wembley. With no seeding involved, higher-level clubs including Prem teams enter the competition in round three entering.Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United are the defending champions, following a shock 2-1 victory over noisy neighbours Manchester City last season. Both finalists will be drawn in the third round.Bruno Fernandes lifts the FA Cup trophy after Manchester United beat rivals Manchester City.Credit: RexWhen is the FA Cup third round draw?The FA Cup third round draw is scheduled for Monday, December 2It is expected to get underway at 7pm GMT.Read more about football newsWhat TV channel is the FA Cup third round draw on and can it be live streamed for FREE?The draw will be shown LIVE on BBC TWO in the UK. Fans can stream the entire action for FREE on BBC iPlayer or the BBC Sport websiteSunSport will also have coverage of draw through our LIVE BLOGWhich Premier League teams are in the FA Cup third round draw?All 20 Premier League teams are entering the draw in the third round. Alongside the 24 teams competing in the Championship. What are the ball numbers for the FA Cup third round draw?Ball numbers will be confirmed closer to the time of the draw on Monday, December 2. Most read in FA CupWhat are the FA cup second round results and who will be in the third round draw?Here are the results for the second round and who has made the third round draw.Friday 29 November Harrogate Town 1-0 Gainsborough Trinity Saturday 30 NovemberWealdstone 0-2 Wycombe Wanderers Salford City 2-0 Cheltenham TownWalsall 0-4 Charlton AthleticExeter City 2-0 ChesterfieldLeyton Orient 2-1 Oldham AthleticBarnsley 0-0 (PENS 3-4) Bristol RoversAccrington Stanley 2-2 (PENS 4-1) Swindon TownCrawley Town 3-4 Lincoln CityStevenage 0-1 Mansfield TownPeterborough United 4-3 Notts CountyStockport County 3-1 Brackley TownMorecambe 1-0 Bradford CityCambridge United 1-2 Wigan AthleticSaturday 30 NovemberAFC Wimbledon 1-2 Dagenham & Redbridge Sunday 1 DecemberREAD MORE SUN STORIESKettering Town 1-2 Doncaster Rovers Blackpool 1-2 Birmingham CityBurton Albion 1-1 (PENS 3-4)Tamworth Reading 5-3 Harborough Town Solihull Moors 1-2 Bromley The winning and losing clubs will receive £75,000 and £25,000 respectively from the competition’s prize fund for the second round. More

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      Who is Edoardo Bove?

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      EDOARDO BOVE is a promising young footballing talent – but thoughts and prayers are with him at this time after he collapsed on the field in worrying scenes.Here is what we know about the Fiorentina star.Edoardo Bove is on loan to FiorentinaCredit: GettyWho is Edoardo Bove?Born in Rome, Edoardo Bove’s paternal family is originally from Naples while his mother is German-Italian.Bove was raised in the quartiere of Appio-Latino and studied at the Massimo Institute in Rome’s neighbourhood.The Italian midfielder started playing football in the Roman club of Boreale Donorione until 2012 when he joined Roma following a successful trial.He was called up by the first team on December 3 for a Europa League match against Young Boys in 2020.Read more on footballHowever, he made his professional debut for Roma on May 9 in 2021 – scoring his first senior goal in a 2-2 draw against Verona on February 2022.On August 30, 2024, Bove joined fellow Serie A club Fiorentina on a season-long loan with the option to make the move permanent.What happened to Edoardo Bove?Edoardo Bove collapsed on the pitch during Fiorentina’s match against Inter Milan.The horrible scenes occurred in the 15th minute of the clash.Most read in FootballPlayers and staff formed a wall around the midfielder while medical staff tended to the 22-year-old.Team-mates and rivals alike were seen crying and with their hands on their heads as the terrifying ordeal played out.Bove was then placed in an ambulance before being taken to hospital.Referee Daniele Doveri later told players to leave the pitch, with the match suspended due to the medical emergency.Did the match get postponed?Italian media have reported the star is now conscious and breathing on his own.The game was then officially postponed to a later date.A Serie A statement said: “The match will not resume and is postponed to a date to be determined.”With the game interrupted, Bove collapsed to the ground and the situation immediately appeared very serious.”An ambulance took the player away.”TributesFormer Manchester United star David de Gea, who joined Fiorentina earlier this season, released a statement on social media praying for Bove’s health.He said: “God please,” followed by a praying hands emoji.READ MORE SUN STORIESItalian tennis player Flavio Cobolli, who is said to be a good friend of Bove since his time at Roma posted a story on Instagram saying: “Come on my friend,” followed by a heart emoji.TNT Sports commentator Adam Summerton said: “Thoughts with Edoardo Bove & all at Fiorentina.” More

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      Who is BBC snooker and ITV sports presenter Seema Jaswal?

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      Seema Jaswal has an outstanding CV in sports broadcasting with appearances across ITV and BBC sports coverage. The 39-year-old from Richmond became the first female presenter to present a Men’s World Cup Quarter final for a UK broadcaster – Morocco vs Portugal for ITV at Qatar 2022.Jaswal also spent three years working for Channel 5’s The Wright StuffNow, Jaswal works with Premier League productions on their global Matchday Live coverage and makes appearances across a wide array of sporting events.ITV employed Jaswal for the 2018 World Cup in Russia, working as a reporter.Since, Jaswal has covered the Premier League, Cricket World Cup, Euro 2020, FA Cup, and 2022 FIFA World Cup.. Jaswal is expected to get involved in more snooker coverageThe presenter has the CV of dreams when it comes to sports broadcasting. Having presented the World Snooker Championship with the BBC, Jaswal is ecurrently on snooker fans’ screens at the UK Championships 2024.She also appeared on Channel 4’s coverage of the BDO Darts and the BBC for Snooker’s Triple Crown events.How old is Seema Jaswal?Jaswal has now been in TV and radio for over a decade, starting her career as a runner for Sky Sports.That is after she got her big break on CBBC presenting Newsround as Sportsround’s ‘roving reporter’ in 2008.Most read in Euro 2024Born in 1985, she is currently 39 years old. Is Seema Jaswal married?Seema’s maiden name is Pathan but she likes to keep her private life out of the public eye.Former England boss Fabio Capello says ‘fear’ will end Euro 2024 dream as he identifies player as the weakest linkShe is married but prefers to keep her husband out the limelight. More

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      Why is Manchester United vs Everton kicking-off at an unusual time?

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      MANCHESTER UNITED host Everton at Old Trafford on Sunday – but fans must factor in the unusual kick-off time.Ruben Amorim quickly learnt the level of competition in England, drawing 1-1 with Ipswich Town in his debut leaving his side in twelfth place.Rasmus Hojlund celebrates scoring in the Europa LeagueCredit: GettyThe Red Devils then scraped a 3-2 win over Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt in the Europa League, having fallen 2-1 down in the first half.The Portuguese manager is desperate for a comfortable victory heading into their clash with the Toffees, and could face serious questioning if his side fail to deliver a strong performance.On Merseyside, Sean Dyche is also struggling to get his side going and looks set to be in a relegation battle if things don’t improve.Currently in 15th place, the Everton hierarchy are already looking at replacements with former boss David Moyes in the running.Read more Man United newsEverton have won one of their last five Premier League fixturesCredit: ReutersA win on Sunday would be a great result for both teams, but fans should be aware of the schedule change.Why is Manchester United vs Everton kicking off at a unique time?Two fixtures are kicking off with rescheduled start times on Sunday as Liverpool vs Manchester City has also been moved. This is not the first time different kick-off times have been put in place for Premier League fixtures with Liverpool and Man City fixtures also being moved in November 2023. Police have requested the scheduling changes as a method of controlling fan movement and preventing confrontation. Most read in FootballWith four big teams and huge rivals crossing paths on the same day, police want to avoid conflict and harm.In 2022, the City team bus was damaged by fans as it left Anfield.And, Liverpool fans were faced with chants concerning the club’s tragedies. As a result, Manchester United vs Everton will kick-off at 1.30pm GMT on Sunday, December 1 – half an hour earlier than the usual 2pm kick off slot. More

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      Why is Liverpool vs Man City kicking off at 4pm on Sunday?

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      MAN CITY face league leaders Liverpool this weekend having lost three Premier League games on the bounce.Pep Guardiola is enduring the toughest period of his career – losing five fixtures in a row for the first time – having recently signed a new contract.Manchester City’s nightmare continued in Europe this weekCredit: GettyTwo losses to Tottenham Hotspur, and losses to Bournemouth, Sporting Lisbon and Brighton have spoiled City’s Christmas run-in.Form is going from bad to worse for the Spaniard’s side, who threw away a 3-0 lead in the Champions League against Feyenoord to draw 3-3 with Arne Slot’s former team.Guardiola was then pictured with scratches across his head and face. Pep Guardiola’s scratched headIn the opposing dugout, Slot will be licking his lips at the chance to round off a dominant run of form for the Reds and extend their eight point lead at the top of the table.More Premier League newsLiverpool collected a 2-0 victory midweek, putting in a dominant performance against long-running European rivals Real Madrid.Alexis Mac Allister combined with Conor Bradley to work the ball into the Madrid penalty area before finishing neatly into the bottom left.Substitute Cody Gakpo headed home from a trademark Andy Robertson’s cross to seal the victory. The Reds will be hoping to finish a packed run of fixtures with a win over title rivals Man City.Most read in FootballConor Bradley egged on the Kop with a crunching challenge on Kylian MbappeCredit: GettyWhy is Liverpool vs Man City kicking off at an unusual time?This is not the first time the title clash has been given a unique kick-off time.In March, the 1-1 draw between the two kicked off at 3.45pm GMT. Back in November 2023, the fixture was moved from 5.30pm to 12.30pm GMT.On Sunday, the match is due to kick off at 4pm GMT – 30 minutes earlier than the regular 4.30pm schedule.Police concerns have caused the change which is put in place to try and avoid confrontations between fans.Clashes in 2022 led to the City team bus being damaged by fans when leaving Anfield.While Liverpool supporters were subjected to chants relating to the club’s tragedies. More