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      Napoli vs Rangers: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for Group A Champions League match in Naples

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      RANGERS will be determined to restore some pride in their Champions League fixture against Napoli – but they face an uphill battle.The Scottish giants were humiliated 7-1 by out-of-form Liverpool in their last European outing despite taking the lead.
      Rangers were thrashed 7-1 by Liverpool in their last Champions League outingCredit: Getty
      And it was a result that meant Rangers are yet to register a single point in this season’s competition.
      However, Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s side can still secure a Europa League spot and they trail third-place Ajax by only three points.
      But Ranger come up against a Napoli side who have gone unbeaten since the start of their 2022/23 campaign.
      When is Napoli vs Rangers?

      Napoli entertain Rangers on Wednesday, October 26.
      It is scheduled to kick off at 8pm UK time – 9pm local time.
      Diego Armando Maradona Stadium in Naples, Italy is the allocated arena for this match and it can host 54,726 fans.
      The Scottish giants were embarrassed on their own turf 3-0 when the sides last met and they also went down to ten men.

      James Sands was sent off in the reverse fixtureCredit: AFP
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      What TV channel is Napoli vs Rangers on and can I live stream it?

      Napoli vs Rangers will be broadcasted LIVE on BT Soort 4 in the UK.
      Coverage is set to commence from 7:15pm UK time – 45 minutes before kick-off.
      Subscription holders of BT Sport can stream the match live via the BT Sport website or BT Sport app.

      What is the team news?
      Napoli head coach Luciano Spalletti will be delighted to have seen Victor Osihmen return from injury with a winner against Roma on the weekend.
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      However, Amir Rrahmani and Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa’s thigh injuries are expected to keep them out.
      Meanwhile, Giovanni van Bronckhorst will still have a number of key players missing for this huge fixture.
      Glen Kamara, Tom Lawrence, Ianis Hagi, John Soultar, Ryan Jack, Connor Goldson and Filip Helander all look set to be unavailable.
      But on a positive note, Alex Lowry and Kemar Roofe recently returned to action and could be involved in the visitors squad.
      Latest odds

      Napoli to win 1/5
      Draw 11/2
      Rangers to win 13/1

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      Champions League round of 16 draw: How to watch, format and qualified teams

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      NOTHING beats the anticipation of finding out who your team will be paired against in the Champions League last-16 – until you get a bad draw.Champions Real Madrid remain on course to retain their trophy having secured qualification with two games to spare.
      Antonio Rudiger’s last-gasp brave header secured Real Madrid’s last-16 spotCredit: AFP
      Club Brugge qualified for the knock-out rounds having held Atletico to a 0-0 drawCredit: AP
      And Club Brugge’s early progression to the knock-out rounds has stunned the world when you consider who they have had to deal with in Group B.
      But when is the round of 16 draw and who else has qualified?
      When is the Champions League round of 16 draw?
      The highly-anticipated Champions League round of 16 will be taking place on Monday, November 7.
      It is scheduled to get underway 11am UK time – 12pm local time.
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      The House of European Football in Nyon, Switzerland is the chosen venue for where the draw will take place.
      Where can I watch the Champions League round of 16 draw?
      Fans can tune into the Champions League draw on UEFA’S official Youtube channel.
      Or as an alternative, the draw will be broadcasted on the UEFA’S official website.
      How does the Champions League round of 16 draw work?
      The draw features 16 teams – the winners and the runners-up from each of the eight Champions League groups.
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      There will then be a seeding pot formed consisting of the eight group winners while the other seeding pot is set to include the eight runners-up.
      No team can play a club from their group or and side from their association.
      Group winners will play away in the round of 16 legs first and are at home in the return fixtures.
      Who has qualified so far?
      Reigning champions Real Madrid have secured themselves a spot and they’ll be joined by the champions of England Manchester City. More

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      Jake Paul vs Anderson Silva undercard: Who is fighting on huge Arizona card?

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      JAKE PAUL takes on Anderson Silva this weekend in a massive step-up fight for the YouTube star’s boxing career. Paul, 5-0, last fought against Tyron Woodley in December 2021, knocking him out in spectacular fashion.
      GLENDALE, ARIZONA – SEPTEMBER 13: Jake Paul and Anderson SIlva pose together during a Jake Paul v Anderson Silva press conference at Gila River Arena on September 13, 2022 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      Silva, however, is an MMA legend and is one of the greatest champions in UFC history, and he also has boxing experience.
      The Brazilian beat Julio Cesar Chavez Jr last year and provides a real threat to Paul’s unbeaten record.
      It’s all set up to be an entertaining evening of action – with a decent undercard to boot as well.
      Who is on the Paul vs Silva undercard?
      Much of the star power of the night will be with the main event in Paul vs Silva.
      But NFL star Le’Veon Bell is also in action as he takes retired UFC fighter Uriah Hall.
      And lightweight prospect Ashton Sylve also takes to the ring to face Braulio Rodriguez.
      Elsewhere on the card, heavyweight Jeremiah Milton, Chris Avila and Adrian Rodriguez are in action.

      Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva
      Ashton Sylve vs. Braulio Rodriguez
      Alexandro Santiago vs. Antonio Nieves
      Le’Veon Bell vs. Uriah Hall
      Mikhail Varshavski vs. Chris Avila
      Jeremiah Milton vs. Quintin Sumpter
      Danny Barrios Flores vs. Edgar Ortiz Jr.
      Adrian Rodriguez vs. Dominique Griffin
      Eliezer Silva vs. Phillip Carmouche

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      How to watch Paul vs Silva
      Paul vs Silva will be shown live on Fite TV PPV in the UK.
      You can live stream the action from the Fite TV app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      The event will cost £17 to watch on PPV.
      The ring-walks for the main event will get going from around 4.30am UK time on Sunday, October 30. More

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      Who is Scott Sinclair, how long was he with Helen Flanagan, what team does he play for now?

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      SCOTT Sinclair has had a long and successful football career which has included stints with Chelsea and Celtic.Here’s everything you need to know about the football star, who has three children with ex-fiancee Helen Flanagan.
      Scott Sinclair won numerous titles as a part of Celtic’s teamCredit: Kenny Ramsay – The Sun Glasgow
      Who is Scott Sinclair and which football teams has he played for?
      Scott Sinclair, 29, was born in Bath.
      The first team he played for was Bath Arsenal and at the age of nine he joined Bristol Rovers.
      He has also played for England youth teams and represented Great Britain at the 2012 Olympics in London.
      In 2005, he moved to Chelsea at the age of just 16, and went on to make five appearances for the club.
      During his time at Stamford Bridge he also made six loan spells – at Plymouth, QPR, Charlton, Crystal Palace, Birmingham and Wigan.
      Sinclair signed for Swansea in 2010 where he helped his current manager at Celtic, Brendan Rodgers, lead the Welsh side to promotion.
      His performances for the Swans in their first season in the Premier League earned him a move to Man City, where he would go on to make 13 appearances.
      He was also loaned out to West Brom and Aston Villa with the Villans signing him permanently in 2015.
      Sinclair then joined Celtic in 2016 where he enjoyed lots of success, winning numerous Scottish Premiership titles in the process.
      But now he’s playing for boyhood club Bristol Rovers, who he joined in the summer from Preston.
      Scott Sinclair and Helen Flanagan have three children together
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      Who is Scott Sinclair’s ex-fiancee Helen Flanagan?
      Scott Sinclair was in a relationship with actress Helen Flanagan for 13 years.
      She played Rosie Webster in Coronation Street and starred on I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here!
      The couple have dated between 2009 and 2022 and are parents to seven-year old Matilda, four-year-old Delilah and one-year-old Charlie.
      The couple got engaged on May 31, 2018, but have now called quits on their relationship.
      It comes just weeks after she finished filming for ITV’s I’m A Celebrity All Stars in South Africa.
      A source said: “Helen has removed her engagement ring and told those close to her that she is no longer with Scott.
      “They hit a rough patch in the summer and after Helen came back from South Africa it ended for good.
      “Helen and Scott have committed to co-parenting their kids as a family unit.”
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      Ajax vs Liverpool: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for vital Group A Champions League match

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      LIVERPOOL will be eager to put the Nottingham Forest nightmare to bed by securing Champions League last-16 qualification against Ajax.The Reds were stunned by Forest at the City Ground on Saturday courtesy of Taiwo Awoniyi’s 55th minute strike.
      Liverpool were beaten by Premier League new-boys Nottingham ForestCredit: Getty
      And it meant that Jurgen Klopp’s men have already lost one more match than they did in their ENTIRE 2021/22 Premier League campaign.
      However, Liverpool have a huge opportunity to bounce back as three points against the Dutch giants would seal their spot in the knock-out rounds.
      But Ajax go into this match with confidence having thrashed their Eredivisie opponents RKC Waalwijk 4-1 on the weekend.
      When is Ajax vs Liverpool?

      Ajax entertain Liverpool on Wednesday, October 26.
      It is scheduled to kick off at 8pm UK time – 9pm local time.
      Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam, Netherlands is the chosen venue for this fixture and it can host approximately 55,865 fans.
      Joel Matip’s last-gasp winner secured all three points for Liverpool when the sides met in September.

      Joel Matip secured a late winner last time out against AjaxCredit: Getty
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      What TV channel is Ajax vs Liverpool on and can I live stream it?

      Ajax vs Liverpool will be broadcasted LIVE on BT Sport 4 in the UK.
      Coverage is set to get underway from 7:15pm – 45 minutes before kick-off.
      Subscription holders of BT Sport can stream the match live via the BT Sport website or BT Sport app.

      What is the team news?
      Ajax head coach Alfred Schreuder will be delighted not to have had any fresh injury concerns for this huge fixture against Liverpool.
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      And Schreuder could also see the return of Ahmetcan Kaplan who has been sitting on the side-lines with a knee injury.
      Meanwhile, Jurgen Klopp is set to be without Joel Matip, Luis Diaz, Diogo Jota, Arthur Melo and Naby Keita.
      However, the Liverpool boss could see the tremendous trio of Thiago, Darwin Nunez and Ibrahima Konate all return to the fold.
      Latest odds

      Ajax to win 3/1
      Draw 3/1
      Liverpool 17/20

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      Borussia Dortmund vs Man City: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for Group G Champions League clash

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      MANCHESTER CITY will be determined to secure top spot in Group G when they take on Borussia Dortmund – and their not so secret weapon Erling Haaland is expected to help them achieve that.The Norwegian goal machine returns to Dortmund for the first time since making his £51million switch to the Etihad in the summer.
      Erling Haaland’s double inspired Man City to a 3-1 win over BrightonCredit: Rex
      And he’ll be playing in high spirits after adding another two goals to his incredible goal tally against Brighton on the weekend.
      However, Haaland will be well aware that beating BVB on their home turf can be a very tough ask.
      Furthermore, England wonderkid Jude Bellingham recently inspired Dortmund to a 5-0 thrashing in their most recent Bundesliga outing.
      When is Borussia Dortmund vs Man City?

      Borussia Dortmund roll out the carpet for Manchester City on Tuesday, October 25.
      It is scheduled to kick off at 8pm UK time – 9pm local time.
      Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund, Germany is the allocated arena for this encounter and it can host a whopping 81,365 supporters.
      Erling Haaland’s kung-fu style kick snatched all three points for City when the sides last met in September.

      Erling Haaland’s sensational strike snatched three points for City last time outCredit: PA
      What TV channel is Borussia Dortmund vs Man City on and can I live stream it?

      Borussia Dortmund vs Manchester City will be broadcasted LIVE on BT Sport 2 in the UK.
      Coverage is expected to get underway from 7pm UK time – one hour before kick-off.
      Subscription holders of BT Sport can stream the entire action live via the BT Sport website or BT Sport app.

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      What is the team news?
      Thomas Meunier, Mateu Morey, Mahmoud Dahoud, Jamie Bynoe-Gittens and Sebastien Haller are all ruled out
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      Borussia Dortmund boss Edin Terzic was forced to substitute Nico Schlotterbeck on the weekend which could see him miss the huge fixture against Manchester City too.
      However, Terzic could see Donyell Malen and Marco Reus return to the squad.
      Elsewhere, Pep Guardiola will be forced to continue without the services of English duo Kyle Walker and Kalvin Phillips.
      Sergio Gomez is suspended following his red card in the last Champions League clash against Copenhagen.
      But John Stones is likely to have a part to play after being named on the bench during City’s 3-1 win over Brighton.
      Latest odds

      Dortmund to win 4/1
      Draw 10/3
      Man City to win 8/13

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      RB Salzburg vs Chelsea: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for crucial Champions League clash

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      CHELSEA return to Champions League action with a tough encounter against RB Salzburg – and last-16 qualification hangs in the balance.Graham Potter’s introduction has led to the Blues going on eight-match unbeaten run including the 1-1 draw against Manchester United.
      Kepa Arrizabalaga’s stoppage time error saw Chelsea drop two points at against UnitedCredit: AFP
      Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang ensured that Chelsea did the double over AC MilanCredit: AP
      And Chelsea’s double over Italian giants AC Milan, has put them in pole position in Group E where they can wrap up qualification with a game to spare.
      However, three points for RB Salzburg would see the Austrian giants leapfrog the Blues into top spot.
      Furthermore, Salzburg will prove to be tricky customers as they have only tasted defeat once all season.
      When is RB Salzburg vs Chelsea?

      RB Salzburg entertain Chelsea on Tuesday, October 25.
      It is scheduled to kick off earlier than usual – 5:45pm UK time but 6:45pm local time.
      Red Bull Arena in Wals-Siezenheim is the allocated venue for this fixture and it can host approximately 30,188 spectators.
      Chelsea were held to a 1-1 draw when the sides last met in September.

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      What TV channel is RB Salzburg vs Chelsea on and can I live stream it?

      RB Salzburg vs Chelsea will be broadcasted LIVE on BT Sport 4 in the UK.
      Coverage is set to commence from 5pm UK time – 45 minutes before kick-off.
      Subscription holders of BT Sport can stream the match live via the BT Sport website or BT Sport app.

      What is the team news?
      RB Salzburg are expected to have a lengthy list of absentees with Julien Omoregie, Fernando, Ousmane Diakite, Nicolas Cpaldo, Dijon Kameri and Sekou Koita all out.
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      Integral midfielder Luka Sucic has also emerged as a fresh concern after being pulled out of the frustrating draw on the weekend.
      However, Strahinja Pavlovic is still eligble to feature against Chelsea despite his reckless red card incident during Salzburg’s Austrian Bundesliga affair.
      Elsewhere, Kalidou Koulibaly will need to be assessed having missed out on the encounter against Manchester United.
      And if deemed unavailable, he’ll be joining Reece James, N’Golo Kante and Wesley Fofana who are all going through their recovery stages.
      Latest odds

      RB Salzburg to win 15/4
      Draw 14/5
      Chelsea to win 3/4

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      F1 USA Grand Prix: UK start time, live stream, TV channel for big race TONIGHT as Sainz on pole, Hamilton THIRD

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      THE USA Grand Prix is finally upon us as Max Verstappen looks to round off the F1 season in style. The Dutchman wrapped up his second consecutive title two weeks ago at the Japanese Grand Prix.
      Max Verstappen won his second world title at the Japanese Grand PrixCredit: AFP
      There are just four races left, and this time it’s the turn of the Americans to put on a showpiece event.
      Verstappen’s rivals Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc have been nowhere near the champ all season, so they’ll be out to score some consolation points.
      But Red Bull’s No 1 driver is in second place for tonight’s race, a solid way ahead of Leclerc, who suffered a 10-place penalty at qualifying last night.
      Carlos Sainz will start on pole and Lewis Hamilton will be in third.
      When is the F1 USA Grand Prix?

      The F1 USA Grand Prix will take place TONIGHT – Sunday, October 23.
      The race will get underway from 8pm UK time.
      It will be held at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      The F1 USA Grand Prix will be shown live on Sky Sports F1.
      You can live stream the action from the Sky Go or NOW TV apps, both of which are available for download onto your mobile tablet device.

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      Full schedule
      Friday, October 21

      Practice One – 8pm BST
      Practice Two – 11pm BST

      Saturday, October 22

      Practice Three – 8pm
      Qualifying – 11pm

      Sunday, October 23

      USA Grand Price – 8pm More