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      Bournemouth vs Arsenal: TV channel, live stream, team news and kick-off time for Premier League clash

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      ARSENAL return to the big screens for some Saturday evening action with Premier League new boys Bournemouth standing in their way.The Gunners left fans oozing excitement once again having defeated Leicester 4-2 at the Emirates on the weekend.
      Scott Parker apologised to the fans after his side’s embarrassing thumping by Man CityCredit: Reuters
      Gabriel Jesus inspired Arsenal’s 4-2 victory over Leicester at the EmiratesCredit: Rex
      And £45 million summer signing Gabriel Jesus stole the headlines having bagged a double on his competitive home debut.
      But Mikel Arteta’s side will be in for a different type of challenge when they face Bournemouth who have given Arsenal plenty of problems in the past.
      However, the Cherries’ morale would have been dealt a massive blow having recently suffered a humiliating defeat to the champions of England.
      What time does Bournemouth vs Arsenal kick off?

      Bournemouth roll out the red carpet for Arsenal on Saturday, August 20.
      It is scheduled to kick off at 5:30pm UK time.
      Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth will be the allocated arena for this encounter which can host around 11,379 spectators.
      The Gunners scraped a 2-1 victory when the sides last met in a 2019/20 FA Cup fixture.

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

      Bournemouth vs Arsenal will be broadcasted LIVE on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League in the UK.
      Pre-match build up is expected to commence at 5pm UK time – 30 minutes before kick-off.
      Subscription members of Sky Sports have the option to the stream the entire active live via the Sky Sports website or Sky Go app.

      Team news
      Scott Parker will more than likely be without the trio of Joe Rothwell, Ryan Fredericks and David Brooks once again.
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      But the Bournemouth manager would have been delighted to get some minutes in the tank for summer signing Marcos Sensei despite being on the end of a 4-0 hammering by Manchester City.
      Meanwhile, Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta was able to give Emile Smith-Rowe and Takehiro Tomiyasu their first Premier League run-outs of the season.
      However, £34 million signing Fabio Vieira failed to make the bench and he will need to be assessed ahead of the big clash with Bournemouth.
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      Bournemouth to win 7/1
      Draw 10/3
      Arsenal to win 2/5

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      Who is Anthony Joshua’s new head trainer Robert Garcia?

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA takes on Oleksandr Usyk in a make-or-break rematch in Saudi Arabia.And he will have a new name in his corner for the crucial fight, esteemed trainer Robert Garcia.
      Anthony Joshua has handed the coachings reigns to ex-world champ Robert GarciaCredit: PA
      Who is Robert Garcia?
      Robert Garcia is Joshua’s new head trainer, with AJ splitting from long-time coach Rob McCracken following his loss to Usyk in their first fight last September.
      Garcia has guided 14 different men to world titles throughout his legendary career as a trainer, but none above middleweight.
      Fighters he’s trained include former four-division champ and brother Mikey Garcia, Marcos Maidana, Jose Ramirez, Bam Rodriguez, Abner Mares, Nonito Donaire, Brandon Rios and Antonio Margarito.
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      The Mexican was also a fighter himself, and won the IBF super-featherweight world title in 1998
      McCracken had led Joshua to Olympic gold at London 2012, his first world title in 2016, and the regaining of his belts in 2019.
      But the tactics Joshua used in the defeat to Usyk were widely panned, so the Watford man went out in search of a new voice in the corner.

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      What has Anthony Joshua said about Garcia?
      AJ, 32, visited the likes of Virgil Hunter, Eddy Reynoso and Ronnie Shields but it was Garcia that impressed him the most.
      Many people believe that Garcia, who has a track record of producing aggressive and powerful fighters, is the perfect choice for the two-time heavyweight world champion.
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      Joshua said: “Texas, Fresno, LA, I saw a lot of coaches everywhere before choosing my new trainer – and there were coaches that I didn’t get to see – but he was the standout. Robert Garcia is a bad boy coach.
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      “When I first turned pro, I did my first few training camps in Eddie’s [Hearn] back garden. That’s where we first started.
      “Then, I moved to Tony Sims’ gym, for probably the first two or three fights, and then after that, I was allowed to train in Sheffield.
      “I’ve been a pro for nine years, so for about seven or eight years I’ve been in Sheffield and this is my first time training out of there, but for 11 years, I trained with Rob [McCracken].”
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      Is Rangers vs PSV on TV? Channel, live stream, kick-off time and team news for Champions League play-off

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      RANGERS are one round away from their first Champions League campaign in 12 years.The Gers looked in serious trouble when they succumbed to a 2-0 first leg defeat to Union Saint-Gilloise in Belgium.
      Rangers completed a brilliant comeback against Union Saint-GilloiseCredit: PA
      PSV are in good form after knocking out a much fancied Monaco sideCredit: Getty
      But they bounced back a week later to win the second leg 3-0.
      And they’ll be hoping for another famous night under the Ibrox lights against PSV Eindhoven.
      The Dutch club come into this one on the crest of a wave, after knocking out a much fancied Monaco team in extra time following a last minute equaliser.
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      What time does Rangers vs PSV kick off?

      Rangers take on PSV on Tuesday, August 16.
      The match kicks off at 8pm UK time.
      It takes place at Ibrox.
      The teams last met in 1999, when Rangers were 4-1 winners at the same venue in the Champions League group stage.

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

      Rangers vs PSV is live on BT Sport 1.
      Coverage commences at 7.15pm – 45 minutes before kick-off.
      To stream the game live, head to the BT Sport website or app.

      Team news
      Ryan Kent missed out on Rangers’ win over St Johnstone at the weekend but is expected to reclaim his spot in the team from Rabbi Matondo.
      Defender James Sands is also expected to recover from the injury that kept him out of the St Johnstone game.
      Kemar Roofe, Filip Helander and Ianis Hagi are definitely out while Giovanni van Bronckhorst has indicated that Antonio Colak is likely to start over Alfredo Morelos, who is not yet ready for 90 minutes.
      PSV manager Ruud van Nistelrooy, who scored the last time the sides met, is severely short of attackers as he brings his side to Ibrox.
      Noni Madueke, Carlos Vinicius and Yorbe Vertessen are all out, as are defenders Mauro Junior and Olivier Boscagli.
      Midfielder Richard Ledezma recovered from an ACL injury, but was then the victim of a red card challenge at the weekend so it likely to cede his place to Joey Veerman.
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      What happens if a manager gets a red or yellow card?

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      THE Premier League is back and we can look forward to another season of fast paced action.And sometimes the drama can spill over to the touchlines, as happened when Chelsea played Tottenham and both managers, Thomas Tuchel and Antonio Conte, were sent off.
      Todd Boehly and Antonio Conte were both sent off at Chelsea vs TottenhamCredit: Getty
      Can managers receive yellow and red cards?
      Yellow and red cards can be issued to managers for misconduct in the technical area.
      This system was introduced in 2018, where previously coaching staff could only be warned or sent off.
      Yellow cards can be issued for:

      inappropriate language or gestures towards officials
      kicking of throwing water bottles
      sarcastic clapping
      waving imaginary cards
      dissent

      If a manager receives four yellow cards over the course of a season, they will face a touchline ban.
      Eight yellow cards = two-match ban
      16 yellows = FA misconduct hearing.
      If a second yellow card is given to a manager during a game, they will be asked to leave the technical area.
      Managers can be given a straight red card for a serious incident classed as a “stage two offence” which will result in the same punishment.
      Managers are also responsible for their backroom staff, so if they are acting inappropriately it will be the manager who receives the card.
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       What happens if a manager gets a red card?
      A manager who is sent off will be forced to serve a one-match touchline ban.
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      Who is Todd Boehly’s wife Katie?

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      CHELSEA are under new ownership for the first time in two decades.Roman Abramovich’s reign at Stamford Bridge was a popular one with supporters, but was brought to an end by UK Government sanctions following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
      Todd Boehly and wife Katie applauding the team after watching their first match as Chelsea ownersCredit: PA
      And the beneficiary of that situation was US billionaire Todd Boehly, whose consortium purchased the Blues for £4.25bn at the end of May.
      Upon buying Chelsea, Boehly promised to take a hands-on role in running the club, in contrast to fellow Americans the Glazer family and Man Utd and the Kroenke family at Arsenal.
      A statement from Boehly read: “We are honoured to become the new custodians of Chelsea Football Club.
      “We’re all in – 100% — every minute of every match. Our vision as owners is clear: we want to make the fans proud.
      Todd Boehly and wife Katie at Stamford Bridge before kick-off against TottenhamCredit: PA
      “Along with our commitment to developing the youth squad and acquiring the best talent, our plan of action is to invest in the Club for the long-term and build on Chelsea’s remarkable history of success.
      “I personally want to thank ministers and officials in the British government, and the Premier League, for all their work in making this happen.”
      And in his first match at Stamford Bridge as owner, Boehly looked very invested in proceedings as he attended with his wife Katie.
      But what do we know about his wife?
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      Who is Todd Boehly’s wife Katie?
      Katie Boehly was born Katherine Terrell Garrett.
      Not a lot is known about her compared to her husband, but the couple married n September 6, 1998, at Evelynton Plantation in Virginia.
      Prior to that, she graduated from William & Mary College in Virginia in 1995 with a BA in History.
      She is a member of the university’s Society of 1918, which says it is dedicated to growing the engagement, leadership and philanthropy of W&M women.
      After graduating from university, she joined Automatic Data Processing, Inc., covering Richmond, Virginia, and became a nationwide top sales associate before moving to New York to lead the Court Express sales team nationwide.
      In 2001, she transitioned to becoming a full time mother.
      Katie and Todd currently have three sons – Nick, Zach, and Clay.
      She has also served on the board of FACES (Finding A Cure for Epilepsy and Seizures) since 2017.
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      Why don’t Nottingham Forest have a sponsor on their shirts?

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      NOTTINGHAM FOREST are playing a Premier League fixture at the City Ground for the first time in 23 years.The former European champions delighted football nostalgists last week, not just by getting promoted, but also by turning up to Newcastle with no shirt sponsor.
      Nottingham Forest are looking to get as much value as possible out of their new shirt sponsor and are holding out for the right partnerCredit: Rex
      Nottingham Forest turned up at Newcastle without a sponsor on opening dayCredit: PA
      West Ham are the first visitors to the East Midlands since Forest’s return to the top flight and Steve Cooper’s men will once again be taking to the field without a sponsor.
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      Why do Nottingham Forest have no sponsor?
      Nottingham Forest have no shirt sponsor as no deal has been agreed with any potential partner.
      Steve Cooper’s men saw their deal with BOXT expire at the end of last season.
      The club turned down an offer from the boiler company to extend their partnership into their first Premier League campaign of the millennium.
      Following that decision from the Forest owners, BOXT signed a deal to become Everton sleeve sponsors.
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      Are Nottingham Forest going to get a sponsor?
      Nottingham Forest are certainly keen to secure a sponsorship agreement and the situation regarding the plain front of their shirts is not one they had planned for.
      According to reports from the East Midlands, numerous deals have been close to being agreed but none have got over the line yet.
      According to Sport Business, Forest chairman Evangelos Marinakis is holding for a £10m-a-season deal and was willing to start the campaign without a sponsor if his demands were not met.
      There has also been a restructuring which has seen the club only make two key commercial appointments in the first week of August.
      Former Newcastle managing director Lee Charnley has been brought in by Marinakis to help push a deal through.
      BOXT were the Nottingham Forest sponsors when they won promotion from the Championship in 2021/22Credit: Getty
      At the end of July, Sheffield Hallam University finance expert Dr Dan Plumley told Football Insider: “It’s ambitious. We have to look at benchmarks.
      “West Ham and Everton’s are around £10m or £11m. Newcastle and Leeds meanwhile are closer toward £7.5m. That is the region we’re looking at.
      “We know betting companies will often pay more than non-betting companies.
      “For a newly-promoted club, you are probably setting your sights towards £6m or £7m. So, Forest are going for above the benchmark there.
      “The risk is that the longer you go without naming a sponsor, the more likely it could backfire.
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      “Sponsors want to be involved in every game and we are nearly at the start of the season now.
      “If it does come off, fantastic. It would put them among the biggest deals in the Premier League. But there is a risk we can’t ignore with this strategy.”
      But according to Simon Chadwick, Global Professor of Sport at Emlyon Business School, more clubs could follow Forest’s approach in the near future.
      He told The Athletic: “Many American investors believe Premier League football clubs are underselling themselves and their sponsorship assets are worth far more money than they’re currently asking for.” More

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      Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk 2: UK start time CONFIRMED, live stream, TV channel, PPV price and undercard

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      BRITISH boxing icon Anthony Joshua’s huge heavyweight re-match against Oleksandr Usyk is fast approaching.And a start time has been revealed for the huge fight.
      Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk 2 has been confirmed
      Anthony Joshua was outboxed in his first clash with Oleksandr UsykCredit: Getty
      Joshua, 32, and his Ukrainian counterpart were due to do battle in May, and then July, but there were various hold-ups in negotiations which pushed the fight further back.
      Russia’s war on Ukraine, where Usyk is from, also had an impact on the arrangement of the rematch.
      Usyk, 35, returned to his home country earlier this tear to join the fight in the war against Russia, which began in February.
      But he’s now in training camp for the biggest fight of his life.
      Usyk outpointed and largely outclassed a game Joshua in front of 70,000 fans at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium last September to win the WBA, WBO, IBF & IBO world titles.
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      However, Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn told The Sun earlier this month that his client is ‘baffled’ by the tactics used last year, and hinted at a change of gameplan for the rematch.
      He said: “I was talking to him the other night and I think finally it’s baffled him why he fought like that.
      “For a long time, he still felt even when he lost that he could still beat Usyk like that. But why when you don’t need to fight like that?
      “He could fight in your old style and have a much better chance of beating him. Klitschko-style but Usyk is a tremendous fighter, a great counterpuncher.”
      Hearn added that AJ “needs to be a lot more aggressive” this time.
      The two sides spent months negotiating a money-spinning deal for AJ’s second fight in Saudi Arabia, having beaten Ruiz Jr on points in the oil-rich country in December 2019.
      Joshua will also have a new training team, with the experienced Robert Garcia leading his corner while Angel Fernandez plays second-in-command.
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      When is Joshua vs Usyk 2?

      Joshua vs Usyk 2 will take place on Saturday, August 20.
      The fight is going to be held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
      It is set to be a late one for UK viewers, with 10.54pm revealed as the approximate start time.

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

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      Can I listen to Joshua vs Usyk 2 on radio?
      Yes you can.
      talkSPORT have the exclusive rights for the big fight and you can listen to it all for FREE.
      The station’s Fight Night team will be made up of be presenters Adam Catterall and Gareth A Davies, commentator Andy Clarke, sports broadcaster Ade Oladipo and former bantamweight boxer Spencer Oliver.
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      Callum Smith will compete in Jeddah, however, just as he did on the first Joshua vs Usyk undercard when he takes on Mathieu Bauderlique in a WBC light-heavyweight final eliminator.
      While heavyweight star Filip Hrgovic takes on Zhilei Zhang in an IBF heavyweight title eliminator.
      Badou Jack will also be in action against Richard Rivera.

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      Where will Joshua vs Usyk 2 take place?
      The venue for Joshua vs Uysk 2 is the King Abdullah Sports City Arena, otherwise known as the Shining Jewel.
      The stadium can seat up to 62,000 for a football match, but more are expected to pile in for Joshua vs Usyk 2.
      Saudi Arabia has been a controversial host country, with the oil-rich nation accused of sportswashing after spending huge sums luring some of the world’s best golfers to their new LIV series.
      Hearn, however, has dismissed any such comparison. He said: “He is not worried about any backlash because he has done it before.
      “He will ultimately go, ‘Eddie over to you’. I am not going to pass the buck but it is very different when the deal is a 50/50 split. How can we go back to Usyk and say, ‘Let’s do it at Spurs’ because they will just say it is a non-starter.”
      What has been said?
      Both Joshua and Usyk met face-to-face for the first time since their clash last year at the press conference in Saudi Arabia.
      “The fight with Usyk, he bust my a** for some rounds,” Joshua quipped.
      “And I have to take that defeat like a man as well, I have to be accountable.
      “In the fight in September, I was wrong and he was right. Simply I have to reverse that role in August.
      “I don’t like to overcomplicate the situation, because there’s simplicity in genius. I’m just gonna keep things simple.”
      Usyk added: “As you all know, we are not in the best conditions at the moment back home.
      “I never made some very loud and bright speeches, all I did was just work hard in my training camp, my gym, that’s what I’m gonna do until the date of the fight.
      “Then I will enter the ring and I will make you happy with my boxing.”
      Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua met at a press conference in Saudi ArabiaCredit: AFP
      Who is Robert Garcia?
      Robert Garcia is Joshua’s new trainer, with AJ splitting from long-time coach Rob McCracken following his loss to Usyk last September.
      McCracken had led Joshua to Olympic gold at London 2012, his first world title in 2016, and the regaining of his belts in 2019.
      But the tactics Joshua used in the defeat to Usyk were widely panned, so the Watford man went out in search of a new voice in the corner.
      In steps Garcia, who has guided 14 different men to world titles throughout his legendary career as a trainer.
      Fighters he’s trained include former four-division champ and brother Mikey Garcia, Marcos Maidana, Jose Ramirez, Bam Rodriguez, Abner Mares, Nonito Donaire, Brandon Rios and Antonio Margarito.
      The Mexican was also a fighter himself, and won the IBF super-featherweight world title in 1998.
      Anthony Joshua has named Robert Garcia as his new trainerCredit: Snapchat
      Robert Garcia will be Anthony Joshua’s lead trainer in Saudi Arabia on August 20
      But in 2001, after a knockout loss to Joel Casamyaor, Garcia retired at the age of 26 and decided to focus on training.
      Garcia is known to be an offensive, Mexican-style, front-foot trainer, and will train the tactics plenty believe Joshua needs to beat an elusive southpaw like Usyk.
      The 47-year-old has said: “We’ll see who’s the better man. We’re going to do whatever it takes to win those titles back.
      “I know he can do it. He’s the bigger man, he’s the stronger man, he’s got the reach advantage, so we’re going to take advantage of all that.
      “Come that day, I think without a doubt, we’re going to have a three-time heavyweight champion of the world.” More

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      Why aren’t Premier League players taking the knee this weekend and will the gesture return?

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      PREMIER LEAGUE football is back in full flow but fans may notice that one particular pre-match ritual hasn’t returned.Since midway through 2020, Premier League players have been taking the knee before games to show solidarity against racism and other forms of discrimination.
      Premier League players have been taking the knee since 2020Credit: Reuters
      On the first weekend of the 2022/23 season, the players continued to take the knee before kick-off.
      But in a move announced by the Premier League, the pre-match gesture will be scrapped for the majority of the rest of the season, and used only for specific moments.
      This weekend will be the first in over two years that the gesture won’t be carried out by players.

      Why aren’t players taking the knee this season?
      A Premier League statement read: “Ahead of the new season, Premier League club captains have reaffirmed their commitment to fighting racism and all forms of discrimination.
      “The players have decided to use specific moments during the upcoming campaign to take the knee, to amplify the message that racism has no place in football or society.
      “The Premier League supports the players’ decision and, alongside the clubs, will use these opportunities to elevate anti-racism messaging as part of the League’s No Room for Racism Action Plan.”
      Has taking the knee been scrapped?
      Not entirely.
      Taking of the knee will still be used for specific significant moments throughout the season, but not every week.
      These include the first game of the season, the last game of the season, the Boxing Day round of fixtures and No Room For Racism weekends.
      And in a collective statement, the 20 Premier League captains suggested that taking of the knee would be used for significant moments throughout the upcoming season.
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      “We remain resolutely committed to eradicate racial prejudice, and to bring about an inclusive society with respect and equal opportunities for all,” they said.
      The taking of the knee will still occur before the FA Cup and Carabao Cup finals.
      Boxing Day will also see the gesture carried out.
      It was also announced that the Premier League would be donating £238,000 to youth clubs on behalf of the 20 captains, with half of that amount coming from the revenue earned from the ‘No Room for Racism’ sleeve badges. More