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      F1 Japanese Grand Prix: Live stream, TV channel, schedule for practice and qualifying before HUGE Suzuka Circuit race

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      STRAP on your seatbelts Formula One lovers as the Japanese Grand Prix is up next for the racers – and the title could be clinched this weekend.F1 chiefs were forced into making the difficult decision last year to axe the GP at the iconic Suzuka Circuit due to Covid-19.
      Sergio Perez stormed to an incredible Singapore GP winCredit: Rex
      But to the delight of Max Verstappen, organisers have been given the greenlight for it to go ahead with him closing in on a second successive championship win.
      The Red Bull driver blew his chances of wrapping up the title in Singapore by disappointingly finishing seventh on the leaderboards while watching teammate Sergio Perez top the charts.
      However, Verstappen has a huge opportunity to secure silverware as long as he can outrace Charles Leclerc.
      Someone who Verstappen won’t have to worry about is Lewis Hamilton as his dreams of a record winning eighth championship were wiped out last weekend.
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      When is the Japanese Grand Prix?

      The Japanese Grand Prix is scheduled to take place on Sunday, October 9.
      It is expected to get underway from 6am UK time – 2pm local time.
      Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, Japan will be the allocated track for this mouth-watering race and it can host a whopping 155,000 spectators.
      Valterri Bottas secured first place on the podium when the race last happened in 2019.

      Valterri Bottas celebrated an outstanding Japanese GP victory in 2019Credit: Reuters
      Is the Japanese Grand Prix on TV and can I live stream it?

      The Japanese Grand Prix will be broadcasted LIVE on Sky Sports F1 in the UK.
      Subscription members of Sky Sports can stream the entire action on the Sky Sports website or Sky Go app.
      Alternatively, head to NOW TV where the race will also be available on all devices and tablets so long as you are subscribed.

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      Can Max Verstappen win the title this weekend?
      Mathematically, Charles Leclerc and Sergio Perez still have outside chances to snatch the title from Verstappen.
      However, a win for Verstappen in Japan would completely wipe out any chances of Perez winning the championship no matter where he finishes.
      And should Leclerc chart lower than second, a Verstappen victory would seal the title.
      What is the Japanese Grand Prix FULL schedule?
      Friday October 7

      Practice 1 – 4am UK
      Practice 2 – 7am UK

      Saturday October 8

      Practice 3 – 4am UK
      Qualifying – 7am UK

      Sunday October 9

      Race – 6am UK More

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      Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn: Date, UK start time, TV channel, live stream, undercard for HUGE all-British dust-up

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      CHRIS EUBANK JR is facing Conor Benn in a highly anticipated second generation match-up – nearly three decades since their dads last fought.It was in 1990 and again in 1993 that Eubank Sr and Nigel Benn fought two brutal world title fights.
      Chris Eubank Jr fights against Conor Benn this weekendCredit: Reuters
      Conor Benn has been training at the Matchroom gym in EssexCredit: PA
      Eubank Sr won the first one via 9th-round TKO, picking up the WBO middleweight title in the process, but the second fight, which took place at super-middleweight, ended in a draw.
      Now 29 years on, their sons will clash at catchweight.
      Eubank Jr, a middleweight who has also campaigned at 168lbs, will come down to his lowest weight ever 157lbs to challenge Benn – a career welterweight.
      It was a fight which was first floated into the ether after Eubank Jr beat Liam Williams earlier this year.
      Nobody took the idea of it seriously, apart from Benn, who has struggled to find a competitive fight at 147lbs.
      How the fighters compare

      When is Eubank Jr vs Benn?

      Eubank Jr’s massive clash with Benn will take place on Saturday, October 8, 2022.
      The fight will take place at the O2 Arena in front of 18,000 fans.
      Both men will clash 29 years on, almost to the day, from Eubank Sr vs Benn 2 at Old Trafford on October 9, 1993.
      Ring-walks for the main event are expected to get going at around 10pm UK time.

      Chris Eubank Jr beat Liam Williams on points in FebruaryCredit: Reuters
      How to watch the fight?
      The fight, which will be a 12-round contest, will be broadcast live on DAZN PPV.
      It will be available to stream in over 200 countries across the globe via the DAZN app, either on television, console, mobile, tablet or computer device.
      However, the fight will come at a price, being a pay-per-view event for those in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand.
      The fight will cost £19.99 to watch in the UK, for those who have a DAZN subscription. Non-subscribers can purchase the fight – as well as a one-month subscription – for £27.98.
      The fight will also be available for Virgin Media customers for £27.98, which again will include a one-month DAZN subscription.
      Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn fought twice in their legendary careersCredit: Getty
      Eubank Jr vs Benn UNDERCARD
      Olympic gold medallist Galal Yafai continues his rise up the pro ranks against Mexican Gohan Rodriguez (12-1-1).
      While Eubank Jr’s cousin Harlem is also in action as is light-heavyweight star Lyndon Arthur.
      And former world champ Shannon Courtenay makes her boxing comeback.

      Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn (Catchweight)
      Mary Romero vs Ellie Scotney (Women’s Junior Featherweight)
      Galal Yafai vs Gohan Rodriguez (Flyweight)
      Harlem Eubank vs David Martin (Junior Welterweight)
      Lyndon Arthur vs TBA (Light Heavyweight)
      Felix Cash vs Connor Coyle (Middleweight)
      Matty Harris vs Chris Healey (Heavyweight)
      Shannon Courtenay vs Gemma Ruegg (Women’s Bantamweight)
      Chloe Watson vs Nancy Franco (Women’s Flyweight)

      What has been said?
      Both fighters are excited to put on a showdown which will roll back the years for many boxing fans.
      Eubank Jr said: “I grew up watching their legendary battles and always wanting to emulate that, and find my own arch nemesis… could this now be Conor Benn? We will find out.
      “He has walked the same path as I have. I know his struggle. Living in the shadow of a legend and trying to break out of that shadow and make his own name. If he can beat me, his name will be made, and he will never walk in his father’s shadow again.
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      “It’s a fight that’s going to spark the imagination of the British public, that’s what I’m happy about. In terms of anticipation, legacy and hype it’s the biggest fight of my career.”
      Whilst Benn said: “This fight is for the legacy and was an opportunity I felt I couldn’t pass up.
      “My team and I had other options on the table as I’m currently ranked top 5 with all governing bodies at Welterweight and no doubt I’m looking for a World Championship fight very soon, but this fight is embedded with so much history and I know it’s one the public really want to see.
      “To me this fight is personal – it’s more than titles and rankings, this is unfinished business between our families!” More

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      Champions League top scorers 2022/23: Who is leading the race?

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      THERE’S only one thing forwards dream about other than securing a Champions League medal for their club – and that’s to be top goal scorer.Well, Karim Benzema did both last season as the Frenchman’s 15 goals secured the golden boot as well as contributing to Real Madrid’s 14th triumph in club football’s top-tier competition.
      Karim Benzema helped Real Madrid to secure their 14th Champions League triumphCredit: The Times
      However, Benzema is already facing stiff competition from some familiar faces this time round.
      And it’s no surprise to see Manchester City goal scoring machine Erling Haaland high up in the charts as he is breaking all types of records this season.
      Who are the favourites to become the 2022/23 Champions League top scorer?
      Karim Benzema is surprisingly yet to register a goal in this season’s competition, but the Real Madrid sharp shooter will no doubt be a favourite.
      It’s also hard not to include Robert Lewandowski as a top candidate due his fantastic start to life at Barcelona.
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      But there will be a lot of chips placed on Erling Haaland who is in phenomenal form for Manchester City – scoring THREE hattricks in his last three home games.
      Dark horses for the top scorer awards are the likes of Bayern Munich’s Sadio Mane, sought-after Shakhtar Donetsk attacker, Mykhaylo Mudryk and a certain Argentinian magician, Lionel Messi.
      Champions League top scorers 2022/23
      As of Tuesday, October 4

      Erling Haaland – Man City – 3
      Robert Lewandowski – Barcelona – 3
      Kylian Mbappe – PSG – 3
      Mykhaylo Mudryk – Shakhtar Donetsk – 3
      Piotr Zielinski – Napoli – 2
      Leroy Sane – Bayern Munich – 2
      Mohammed Kudus – Ajax – 2
      Marian Shved – Shakhtar Donetsk – 2
      Alexis Saelemaekers – AC Milan – 2
      Mislav Orsic – Dinamo Zagbreb – 2
      Noah Okafor – RB Salzburg – 2
      Jude Bellingham – Borussia Dortmund – 2
      Richarlison – Tottenham – 2

      Who scored in the Champions League last time out?
      Bayern Munich vs Barcelona was the standout fixture on matchday two where the Bavarians comfortably won 2-0.
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      Leroy Sane’s goal sealed the points for Bayern Munich and temporarily closed the gap on Haaland.
      However, Haaland’s sensational winner against his former team Borussia Dortmund, saw the Manchester City goal machine stretch his lead at the top of the charts.
      Meanwhile, the tremendous Paris Saint-German trio of Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Neymar all netted against Israeli champions Maccabi Haifa.
      Liverpool’s Mo Salah and Chelsea’s Raheem Sterling also got in on the action.
      Upcoming fixtures
      Tuesday, October 4
      Group A

      Group B

      Club Brugge vs Atletico Madrid
      FC Porto vs Bayer Leverkusen

      Group C

      Group D

      Marseille vs Sporting CP
      Eintracht Frankfurt vs Tottenham Hotspur

      Wednesday, October 5
      Group E

      FC Salzburg vs Dinamo Zagreb
      Chelsea vs AC Milan

      Group F

      RB Leipzig vs Celtic
      Real Madrid vs Shakhtar Donetsk

      Group G

      Who has previously won the Champions League top scorer award?
      Cristiano Ronaldo leads the way for the amount of top scorer awards won having clinched it SEVEN times, while Lionel Messi is close behind with six.
      Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have 13 top scorer awards between themCredit: AFP or licensors

      2021/22: Karim Benzema (Real Madrid) – 15
      2020/21: Erling Haaland (Dortmund) – 10
      2019/20: Robert Lewandowski (Bayern) – 152018/19: Lionel Messi (Barcelona) – 12
      2017/18: Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid) – 15
      2016/17: Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid) – 12
      2015/16: Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid) – 16
      2014/15: Lionel Messi (Barcelona), Neymar (Barcelona), Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid) – 10
      2013/14: Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid) – 17
      2012/13: Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid) – 12
      2011/12: Lionel Messi (Barcelona) – 14
      2010/11: Lionel Messi (Barcelona) – 12
      2009/10: Lionel Messi (Barcelona) – 8
      2008/09: Lionel Messi (Barcelona) – 9
      2007/08: Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United) – 8
      2006/07: Kaká (AC Milan) – 10
      2005/06: Andriy Shevchenko (AC Milan) – 9
      2004/05: Ruud van Nistelrooy (Manchester United) – 8
      2003/04: Fernando Morientes (Monaco) – 9
      2002/03: Ruud van Nistelrooy (Manchester United) – 12
      2001/02: Ruud van Nistelrooy (Manchester United) – 10
      2000/01: Raúl González (Real Madrid) – 7
      1999/2000: Mário Jardel (Porto), Rivaldo (Barcelona), Raúl González (Real Madrid) – 10
      1998/99: Andriy Shevchenko (Dynamo Kyiv), Dwight Yorke (Manchester United) – 8
      1997/98: Alessandro Del Piero (Juventus) – 10
      1996/97: Milinko Pantić (Atlético Madrid) – 5
      1995/96: Jari Litmanen (Ajax) – 9
      1994/95: George Weah (Paris Saint-Germain) – 71993/94: Hristo Stoichkov (Barcelona) – 5
      1992/93: Franck Sauzée (Marseille) – 5

      What did Karim Benzema win for being Champions League top goal scorer?
      French forward Karim Benzema’s 15 goals contributed to Real Madrid winning the Champions League last season.
      Benzema won UEFA Men’s Player of the Year while Ancelotti secured best coachCredit: EPA
      And it also was a big factor in him being named the UEFA Men’s Player of the Year award.
      After collecting his award, Benzema said: I’m really happy,
      “It’s the first time I’ve won this trophy but for me the most important thing is to win trophies with the team.
      “Mr Ancelotti is the best coach in the world; he gets it right with every player, he gives us confidence and he tells you what to do before every match.” More

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      RB Leipzig vs Celtic: Live stream, TV channel, team news and kick-off time for Champions League clash

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      CELTIC face a tough test as they travel to Germany for a Champions League clash with RB Leipzig. The Bhoys drew their last clash in Europe with Shakhtar Donetsk 1-1, after losing 3-0 to Real Madrid in their opener.
      RB Leipzig are still looking for their first Champions League win this seasonCredit: AFP
      Celtic drew with Shakhtar Donetsk 1-1 in their last Champions League clashCredit: Reuters
      RB Leipzig, on the other hand, are yet to pick up a single point.
      They were thrashed by Shakthar 4-1 and comfortably beaten by Los Blancos in several weeks ago.
      So Celtic will be confident they can pick up their first win against an out of sorts Leipzig side.

      What time does Leipzig vs Celtic kick off?

      Leipzig’s clash with Celtic will take place on Wednesday, October 5.
      The game will get going from 5.45pm UK time.
      Leipzig vs Celtic will be held at the Red Bull Arena in Germany.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      Leipzig vs Celtic will be shown live on BT Sport 4 in the UK.
      You can live stream the action from the BT Sport app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.

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      Team news
      Dani Olmo is sidelined for Leipzig as he has a ligament problem.
      Both Lukas Klostermann and Konrad Laimer have been ruled out of the game with ankle injuries.
      Ex-Chelsea striker Timo Werner and Blues target Christopher Nkunku will start alongside each other up front.
      James McCarthy is a doubt for Celtic through illness while Cameron Carter-Vickers has a knock.
      Jota and Daizen Maeda are set to play up top for the Bhoys.
      Odds

      Leipzig – 11/20
      Draw – 7/2
      Celtic – 9/2

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      Chelsea vs AC Milan: Live stream, TV channel, team news and kick-off time for massive Champions League match

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      CHELSEA take on AC Milan in their third Champions League clash… and they desperately need a win. The Blues are winless in European competition so far this term, having lost their opener with Dinamo Zagreb 1-0.
      Raheem Sterling scored the first goal of the Graham Potter era last monthCredit: Getty
      Chelsea have been linked with AC Milan forward Raphael LeaoCredit: AFP
      That was ex-boss Thomas Tuchel’s last game in charge before Graham Potter was hired from Brighton.
      But the English manager’s first game in charge of the Blues, against RB Salzburg, finished in a tame 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge.
      Chelsea find themselves bottom of their group and will be eager to get a big win for Potter, who won his first game as manager against Crystal Palace at the weekend.
      But Serie A champs Milan will be out to pick up a big result in London.

      What time does Chelsea vs AC Milan kick off?

      Chelsea’s clash with AC Milan will take place on Wednesday, October 5.
      The game will get going from 8pm UK time.
      Chelsea vs AC Milan will be held at Stamford Bridge in London.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      Chelsea vs AC Milan will be shown live on BT Sport 2 in the UK.
      You can live stream the action from the BT Sport app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.

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      Team news
      Chelsea will be without Edouard Mendy and N’Golo Kante, who are both still injured with knee and thigh problems respectively.
      Marc Cucurella has an illness so is still out of action for the Blues.
      Conor Gallagher could start the game after his heroics against former club Crystal Palace last weekend.
      Olivier Giroud and Fikayo Tomori will both be in Milan’s XI as they make their returns to Chelsea.
      Odds

      Chelsea – 7/10
      Draw – 29/10
      AC Milan – 4/1

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

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      IMAGINE having to come up against Erling Haaland – that’s exactly what Copenhagen have to do.Manchester City sit top of group G after a 4-0 win over Sevilla in the opening match before beating Borussia Dortmund 2-1 last month, with the winner from former Dortmund star Haaland.
      Erling Haaland celebrating his winner against former club Borussia Dortmund in the Champions LeagueCredit: Rex
      Copenhagen in action against Sevilla in a 0-0 draw in the Champions LeagueCredit: Reuters
      Copenhagen sit behind both Borussia Dortmund and Man City in third place, with their only point of the group stage so far coming at home to Sevilla.
      After losing 3-0 in Germany in their opening match of the group, the Danish side have it all to do when they travel to the Etihad on Wednesday, facing Pep Guardiola’s inform side.
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      What time does Man City vs Copenhagen kick off?

      Man City face Copenhagen on Wednesday, October 5.
      The game will start from 8pm UK time.
      Man City vs Copenhagen will be held at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      Man City vs Copenhagen will be shown live on BT Sport 3 in the UK.
      You can live stream the action at the Etihad from the BT Sport app. This can be downloaded on your mobile or tablet device.

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      Team news
      Guardiola will be without up to four of his first-team stars when Copenhagen travel to Manchester.
      Summer signing Kalvin Phillips remains sidelined after undergoing surgery.
      The midfielder has been joined by Spaniard Rodri, with the 26-year-old absent for Man City’s 6-3 victory over rivals Manchester United on Sunday.
      John Stones picked up a devastating injury on international duty with England while his national and club teammate Kyle Walker was taken off in the Manchester derby on Sunday through injury.
      For the visitors, Akinkunmi Amoo has been ruled out for the season with a serious knee injury.
      Mamadou Karamako is set to miss Wednesday’s clash and is not expected to return to action this month.
      Odds
      Man City – 1/16
      Draw – 13/1
      Copenhagen – 40/1
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      Inter Milan vs Barcelona: Live stream, TV channel, team news and kick-off time for big Champions League clash

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      BARCELONA take on Inter Milan in a battle of European giants in the Champions League. Barca got their campaign off to a good start, beating Viktoria Plzen, but they were beaten comfortably by Bayern Munich a week later.
      Robert Lewandowski couldn’t help Barca beat his former side last monthCredit: Getty
      Bayern Munich also beat Inter Milan 2-0 in the Champions LeagueCredit: Getty
      Inter suffered the same fate at the hands of Bayern losing 2-0 at home last month.
      And now Xavi’s men will be hoping to pick up a big win against a solid Inter side who are also looking to take that second spot behind likely group winners Bayern.

      What time does Inter vs Barcelona kick off?

      Barcelona’s clash with Inter Milan will take place on Tuesday, October 4.
      The game will get underway from 8pm UK time.
      Inter Milan vs Barcelona will be held at the San Siro in Milan.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      Inter Milan vs Barcelona will be shown live on BT Sport 4 in the UK.
      You can live stream the action from the BT Sport app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.

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      Team news
      Marcelo Brozovic is still missing for Inter, who suffered a thigh injury while in international duty with Croatia.
      Romelu Lukaku is also still injured, giving Joaquin Correa or Edin Dzeko the chance to partner Lautaro Martinez up front.
      Frankie De Jong and Jules Kounde are injured for Barcelona and Ronaldo Araujo remains a long-term absentee.
      Raphinha should come back into the XI for Xavi’s side after sitting on the bench at the weekend.
      Odds

      Inter – 10/3
      Draw – 29/10
      Barcelona – 4/5

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      Frankfurt vs Tottenham: Live stream, TV channel, team news and kick-off time for Champions League game

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      TOTTENHAM are up against tricky German side Frankfurt in their next Champions League match-up. Spurs got their European campaign off to the perfect start with a 2-0 win over Marseille at the beginning of last month.
      Tottenham overcame Marseille 2-0 in their first Champions League clashCredit: Reuters
      Frankfurt are top of their Champions League groupCredit: Getty
      But they were undone in their second clash, losing 2-0 to Sporting Lisbon in Portugal’s capital.
      Europa League winners Frankfurt, meanwhile, won their two opening games and are yet to concede a goal in the competition.
      Tottenham will be reeling from their 3-1 defeat to North London rivals Arsenal at the weekend.
      And Frankfurt will be licking their lips at the thought of inflicting more damage on Antonio Conte’s men.

      What time does Frankfurt vs Tottenham kick off?

      Tottenham’s clash with Frankfurt will take place on Tuesday, October 4.
      The game will get underway from 8pm UK time.
      Frankfurt vs Tottenham will be held at Deutsche Bank Park.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      Tottenham’s visit to Frankfurt will be shown live on BT Sport 3 in the UK.
      You can live stream the action from the BT Sport app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.

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      Team news
      Tottenham are still likely to be without Dejan Kulusevaki, who also missed the loss to Arsenal.
      Lucas Moura is also on the sidelines with a calf injury, with Ben Davies’ fitness a doubt to contend with too.
      Ryan Sessegnon looks set to start and Yves Bissouma could also play in midfield from the off.
      Midfielder Kristijan Jakic will be ascent after picking up a knock on international duty with Croatia.
      Odds

      Frankfurt – 12/5
      Draw – 5/2
      Tottenham – 11/10

      *Odds courtesy of Betfair and correct at time of publication. More