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      Has any player scored three Premier League hat-tricks in a row?

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      THREE is the magic number – and it is also a number that Erling Haaland loves.The Manchester City machine is attempting to do something that no player has achieved since 1946.Erling Haaland has scored a hat full of goalsCredit: AlamyHaaland has scored hat-tricks in his two previous Premier League games against Ipiswich and West Ham.But should he get one more this afternoon, the Norwegian superstar will write his name in the history books.Has any player scored three Premier League hat-tricks in a row?No player in the Premier League era has scored three Premier League hat-tricks in a row.However, one player getting three goals in three consecutive English top-flight matches has happened four times – and three of them were before 1930.Frank Osbourne – Tottenham – 1925Tom Jennings – Leeds – 1926Dixie Dean – Everton – 1928Jack Balmer – Liverpool – 1946What is the most goals scored in a Premier League season?Since the birth of the Premier League in 1992, elite British football has been home to some of the best goal-scorers in the world.The best strikers to win the golden boot have scored upwards of 30 goals in 38 games.England legend Alan Shearer holds the title of all-time top scorer in Premier League history with an impressive 260 goals during his career.Most read in FootballHe shared the record for most goals scored in a season with former Manchester United great Andy Cole.They had both scored 34 goals in one season, not the same season, a record they shared until May 2023.Manchester City striker Erling Haaland led his team to a 3-0 victory against West Ham at Etihad Stadium.In doing so, he solidified his place as the top scorer in a Premier League season and also beat Shearer and Cole’s record.A stunning debut campaign from Haaland in English football. More

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      Misfits Boxing 18 full card – how to watch huge bill from Newcastle

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      MISFITS BOXING 18 will take place in Newcastle on Saturday night.This weekend’s show in the North East comes hot on the heels of the Series 17 showpiece in Dublin just two weeks ago.Elle Brooke will defend her MFB middleweight championship titleCredit: GettyMisfits Boxing 18 sees Elle Brooke return to the ring as she defends her MFB middleweight championship against Jenny Savage.The OnlyFans star is in action for the first time since her controversial draw with Paige VanZant back in May.Brooke is set for her toughest test yet against Savage, who comes with a frightening reputation from bare-knuckle boxing.Before the main event, Newcastle native Lewis Bowden goes head-to-head with online rival George ‘Stokey’ in one of the most anticipated bouts on the undercard.READ MORE IN MISFITSBut who else is on the huge Misfits Boxing 18 bill?Who is on the Misfits 18 card?Here are all the confirmed fights on the Misfits 18 card:Main card:Elle Brooke (c) vs Jenny Savage (MFB middleweight championship)Jully Poca (c) vs Crystal Pittman (MFB cruiserweight championship)Stake Pro tournament finalChris Avila vs Benson Henderson (Stake Pro tournament semi-final)Nikki Hru (c) vs Carla Jade (MFB women’s lightweight championship)Anthony Taylor vs Nahom WediJoey Knight vs Lil CracraAshley Rak-Su vs Tristan HammGeorge Stokey vs Lewis BowdenMost read in BoxingMisfits Kick-offsIdris Virgo vs Fes Batista (Stake Pro tournament semi-final)Big Tobz vs KelzHow can I watch Misfits Boxing 18?Misfits Boxing 18 main card will be shown LIVE on DAZN.The event will begin at 8pm BST.You can subscribe to DAZN in the UK for £9.99-a-month, which commits you to an entire year of action.A flexible pass, worth £19.99-a-month, is also available, and you can cancel anytime.You can also pay £99.99 for the year upfront, and this is the lowest cost option.Can I live stream Misfits Boxing 18?DAZN subscribers can live stream Misfits Boxing 18 via the DAZN app.The DAZN app is available to download for FREE on to your mobile or tablet device.Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action via SunSport’s live blog.Can I watch the Misfits 18 kick-off show for FREE? More

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      What did Rodrigo Bentancur say to Son Heung-Min?

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      RODRIGO Bentancur drew widespread criticism after he made a comment at the expense of his Tottenham teammate Son Hueng-min.The footballer now faces charges from the FA, after making the comment on a Uruguayan TV show.Rodrigo has been charged by the FACredit: Reuters- Action ImagesSon Heung-min has addressed Bentancur’s commentsCredit: AFPOn the show, Rodrigo was asked about a teammate’s shirt.He responded: “Sonny’s? It could be Sonny’s cousin too. They all look the same.”The video quickly spread across social media, leading Bentancur to post an apology on his Instagram story. In the video, he said: “Brother! I apologise to you for what happened, it was just a very bad joke!”Read more in sportsHowever, there is still the possibility that Bentancur could face a serious ban.What have the FA said about Bentancur’s comments towards Son?The FA charged Rodrigo with breaching FA Rule E3, which covers references to someone’s nationality, race, or ethnic origin. The football body went one step further by releasing a public statement about the incident. The statement read: “Rodrigo Bentancur has been charged with an alleged breach of FA Rule E3 for misconduct in relation to a media interview.Most read in Football”It’s alleged that the Tottenham Hotspur midfielder has breached FA Rule E3.1 as he acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words and/or brought the game into disrepute.”It’s further alleged that this constitutes an “aggravated breach” which is defined in FA Rule E3.2, as it included a reference, whether express or implied, to nationality and/or race and/or ethnic origin.”Rodrigo has until September 19, 2024, to respond to the charges.How will Bentancur be punished for his comments towards Son?It is not known how the FA will respond, once Rodrigo has addressed the charges, but they have a long history of punishing racist comments made by players.In 2011, Liverpool striker Luis Suarez was fined £40,000 and given an 8-match ban, after he was found guilty of racially abusing Manchester United’s Patrice Evra.Tottenham complete £20m Rodrigo Bentancur signing on permanent transfer from Juventus Also, Manchester City’s Bernardo Silva, was fined £50,000 and given a one-match ban, after he made a comment about Benjamin Mendy.Tottenham Hotspur FC released a statement regarding the incident, which included comments from Son.Son said: “I’ve spoken with Lolo. He made a mistake, he knows this and has apologised.“Lolo would not mean to ever intentionally say something offensive. We are brothers and nothing has changed at all.“We’re past this, we’re united, and we will be back together in pre-season to fight for our club as one.”READ MORE SUN STORIESThe football club has also said that further education promoting diversity, equality, and inclusion will be given to their players.They also said they hope that this will have a positive outcome. More

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      When does Formula E Season 11 start? FULL calendar with 17 races taking place across 11 locations

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      THE 11th season of Formula E will get underway at the end of the year.It comes after a record-breaking campaign for the all-electric championship, which saw a huge surge in its global fanbase.The new Gen3 Evo race car will debut in Season 11Credit: Formula EIn 2023/24, Formula E had a 23% increase in its supporters worldwide, with an average of 374m for the season.Six races from the 10th season outperformed the most viewed S9 – that totalled 31m audiencePascal Wehrlein was the victor last term, topping the drivers’ championship standings with 198 points. The 29-year-old German was victorious in Mexico, Italy and Great Britain during S10.READ MORE IN MOTORSPORTSeason 11 is set to be another thriller with a blend of permanent and built circuits offering an exciting challenge for the drivers.An electrifying new-look Formula E car, known as Gen3 Evo, will be in use for the next two seasons, debuting in S11.The Gen3 Evo will boast “acceleration 30% faster than a current Formula 1 car, and 36% faster than the current Gen3”.There is so much to look forward to ahead of the new Formula E season – and SunSport has all the information you need before S11 kicks off.Most read in MotorsportWhen does Formula E Season 11 start?Pre-season testing for Formula E Season 11 will take place over four days from Monday, November 4, to Thursday, November 7, in Valencia, Spain.This will be the first time teams will take to the track with their new Gen3 Evo race cars.Following pre-season testing, Season 11 will kick off in Sao Paulo on Saturday, December 7.Formula E Season 11 calendarHere is the provisional calendar for Season 11:R1 – Sao Paulo – Saturday, December 7R2 – Mexico City – Saturday, January 11R3 – Jeddah – Friday, February 14R4 – Jeddah – Saturday, February 15R5 – TBC – Saturday, March 8R6 – Miami – Saturday, April 12R7 – Monaco – Saturday, May 3R8 – Monaco – Sunday, May 4R9 – Tokyo – Saturday, May 17R10 – Tokyo – Sunday, May 18R11 – Shanghai – Saturday, May 31R12 – Shanghai – Sunday, June 1R13 – Jakarta – Saturday, June 21R14 – Berlin – Saturday, July 12R15 – Berlin – Sunday, July 13R16 – London – Saturday, July 26R17 – London – Sunday, July 27What’s been said?Jeff Dodds, CEO, Formula E, said: “For Season 11 we’re taking electric racing to the next level and doing things never been done before in motorsport. “Our world-leading GEN3 EVO will debut in front of hundreds of millions of fans around the globe, while adding two brand new locations and combinations of double-headers to grow our sport further.”The new and improved calendar offers a perfect blend of circuits for drivers to push their upgraded cars to the limit, while staying true to our street racing DNA and the on-track action it produces.” Alberto Longo, Co-Founder & Chief Championship Officer, Formula E, said: “We’re thrilled to offer a calendar with some fresh new highlights while building on our legacy locations. “Returning to Miami gives us a home in one of the US’s most iconic and sports-mad cities, while securing a double-header in Monaco is a dream come true.”We can’t wait to build on the success of Tokyo and deliver a double-header, while returning to Jakarta and entertaining our huge Indonesian fanbase too. “With 17 races across the season and our most advanced race car debuting on track, we’re offering our fans cutting-edge sport we could only have hoped for when founding the championship just over 10 years ago.”Marek Nawarecki, Director, FIA Circuit Sport Department, said: “The 2024/25 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship calendar features a range of circuits that will truly showcase the qualities of the brand new GEN3 EVO car, set to be introduced next season.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I’m glad that Formula E capitalizes on the success of the Tokyo and Shanghai races whilst also returning to some of its iconic venues and retaining a good amount of street circuits, which is in its core DNA.”I’m also hopeful that this new season will again play host to some fascinating action on track.” More

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      The story behind Scott Sinclair’s football career: How Helen Flanagan’s ex-boyfriend found his way back to boyhood club

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      SCOTT Sinclair is known to football fans as a legend and to many others as the ex-boyfriend of reality star Helen Flanagan.He supported Manchester United from a young age and has gone on to have a successful career across multiple clubs.Scott was born on March 25, 1989, in Bath, Somerset.He got engaged to Corrie actress Helen Flanagan in 2018, but they split in 2022.Their relationship made headlines when Helen appeared on Celebs Go Dating in 2024 and opened up about her love life.So what clubs has the football legend played for?Read more in sportsScott has been training since the age of nineCredit: Getty ImagesScott shares two daughters and a son with Corrie actress Helen FlanaganCredit: Splash NewsBristol RoversScott joined the Bristol Rovers at just nine years old.He became the second-youngest debutant on the club’s first-team at the age of 15 years old and 277 days.The youngest ever debutant in the first-team was Ronnie Dix, aged 15 180 days.The then-15-year-old’s first appearance was as a late substitute for Junior Agogo in a League Two game against Layton Orient in 2004. Most read in FootballScott left his boyhood team Bristol Rovers for ChelseaCredit: ReutersChelseaIn July 2005, Scott was signed to West London football club Chelsea FC. Scott scored his first goal for the blues in September 2007 when they faced off against Hull City, in a match Chelsea won 4-0.The young footballer signed a new four-year deal with the football club in August 2007 and received the squad number 17.History repeated itself for him, as his first goal for Chelsea as a senior player was against Hull City, which ended in a 4-0 win for the London side in the League Cup.Plymouth Argyle (loan)Plymouth Argyle was the first of Scott’s loans from Chelsea to another football club.When Scott was just ten, he was noticed by Plymouth manager Ian Holloway as a future star. Whilst playing for Plymouth for one month during 2007, he helped the team beat Coventry City, Barnet, Derby County and Crystal Palace.Scott signed with the Queen’s Park Rangers in November 2007Credit: PA: Empics sportQueen’s Park RangersScott had a brief, month-long stint at Queen’s Park Rangers after he helped Plymouth beat Crystal Palace in November 2007.At the time, it was reported that QPR had beaten off “stiff competition” to sign Scott. Charlton Athletic (loan)In February 2008, Sinclair was in demand as an upcoming star. He was signed to Charlton Athletic that month, but had little opportunity to play as a member of the first-team. Scott’s loan was terminated after just a month, during which he had three appearances from the bench.Crystal Palace finished fifth in the Championship with Scott in 2008Credit: Getty ImagesCrystal Palace (loan)Scott joined Crystal Palace in March 2008 for the rest of the season. Here, he had many more opportunities to play than he did at Charlton Athletic.He scored twice against Hull and Burnley, in six appearances, and was a key player in helping Crystal Palace to finish fifth in the Championship.Birmingham City (loan)Yet another loan brought Scott to Birmingham City, where his one-month stint was extended to span over the entire season.During his time with Birmingham, Scott made 14 appearances before returning to Chelsea in May.Upon his return to Chelsea, Scott was a substitute for the Blackburn Rovers but did not play.Wigan Athletic (loan)In 2009, Sinclair signed to Wigan Athletic for the 2009-2010 season. Whilst at the Premier League club, he scored his first goal against a familiar foe: Hull City.Unbelievably, his second goal with Wigan was scored (yet again) against Hull.Scot joined Swansea in a £1 million dealCredit: Action ImagesSwansea CityScott’s period of loans and transfers came to an end, as he signed a three-year contract with Swansea in 2010.The fee was worth £500,000 with the potential of the number moving up to £1 million. The footballer quickly made waves, when he scored a his first hat-trick against Peterborough united in a 3-1 win.He later scored another hat-trick against Reading and helped get Swansea promoted to the the Premier League.With only one season remaining, it was reported that he would not be extending his contract with Swansea. Scott transferred to Man United for a reported £8 millionCredit: News Group Newspapers LtdManchester CitySinclair signed for Manchester City in 2012, with a four-year contract.The transfer was reportedly worth £8 million.During his time with the club, he often made late appearances as a substitute which limited his time on the pitch.Surgery on a blood clot in his shoulder took him off the pitch for even more time, before he was loaned to West Bromwich Albion.West Bromwich Albion (loan)Scott started playing with West Bromwich Albion in August 2013, in a season-long loan.His time was cut short with the club though, when a hamstring injury kept him off the pitch until December. Scott played little for the team when he recovered, after their new manager Pepe Mel took over.Scott’s success with Aston Villa led to him being offered a permanent positionCredit: Dave Pinegar- The SunAston Villa (loan)A new period of being loaned to various football clubs continued for Scott, as he joined Aston Villa. He signed with the club in January 2015 as part of a season-long loan.Here, Scott was able to make a big impact.Scott scored their only goal in a 2–1 defeat to Stoke City and helped the team win by scoring in an FA Cup Quarter Final against rivals West Bromwich Albion.Aston Villa (permanent transfer)Scott joined Aston Villa permanently in May 2015 in a deal reportedly worth £2.5 million. At the time, he said: “This is the happiest I have been in a long time.”He stayed with the club until 2016 and scored 27 goals for the team. Scott was voted the player of the year for Celtic in 2017Credit: Kenny Ramsay- The SunCelticThe footballer signed with Celtic on August 7, 2016, and debuted on that same day.He scored the winning goal in that match against Hearts in the 81st minute.In 2017, he was voted Player of the Year and Player’s Player of the Year at Celtic’s Player of the Year Awards.He described his time with the club as “the best time and the happiest time in my career”.In May 2019, Celtic exercised a clause in his contract to keep him at the club, for one more season.During his time with Celtic, he was the club’s second-highest scorer with 25 goals, behind Moussa Dembélé.Moussa scored 32 goals during this time.Preston North EndScott was signed to Preston North End in January 2020.However, the Covid lockdown, announced in March 2020, made it difficult for the team to play together.He was released by Preston North End at the end of the 2021-22 season.Scott’s journey in football eventually led him back to the Bristol Rovers in 2022Credit: Getty ImagesBristol Rovers (second spell)After a long and varied career, it was announced that Scott would rejoin his childhood team in October 2022. READ MORE SUN STORIESHe returned for a short-time, at first, and beat another former club: Plymouth Argyle.In 2024, it was announced that Scott had accepted a one-year deal with the team and that he would be staying on to become club captain. More

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      Why isn’t David Croft commentating at the F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix this weekend?

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      FORMULA 1 is back this weekend with the Azerbaijan Grand Prix – but legend David Croft won’t be in the commentary booth.Known as the voice of F1 on Sky Sports, Croft has been a mainstay of the channel’s commentary for over a decade.David Croft has been with Sky Sports since 2011Credit: HandoutBut this weekend, he will be missing from the Baku City Circuit.Why isn’t David Croft commentating?Back in February, Croft announced that he would be reducing his workload this season by missing three races.The Sky Sports icon has missed the Imola Grand Prix and the Austrian Gran Prix this season and will now be absent for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after he got married earlier this month.Croft will be on his honeymoon when F1 returns to the Baku City Circuit this weekend.Earlier this year, the commentator spoke to the Independent, he said: “It’s more about keeping fresh for the whole season. I’m not getting any younger.“I’ve given up and sacrificed a lot for my career. I want to give a bit of time back to my family and not be on the other side of the world. I’m getting married this year as well, so I’ve got a wedding to organise!“But I also want to sit and watch a race at home. I want to enjoy it. Maybe I can learn something by not commentating on a race.“I can spot a few things when I’m watching – I want to see what the viewer sees.”Most read in MotorsportIn Croft’s absence, Harry Benjamin, who works for BBC Radio 5 Live on their F1 coverage, has stepped in to commentate.Benjamin has also done commentary work on Formula 2 and Formula 3 races. More

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      How tall is England star Angel Gomes?

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      ENGLAND star Angel Gomes has made his first start in a Three Lions shirt – but fans have been mostly shocked about his height.The former Manchester United midfielder was tidy in possession during his England debut in the 2-0 win over Ireland.Angel Gomes is one of England’s smallest players everCredit: ReutersAnd he has been given the chance to stand out at Wembley.But Gomes’ appearance also was notable for his diminutive stature and SunSport can explain why.How tall is Angel Gomes?According to various England football team’s official website, Angel Gomes is 168 cm tall. Or 5ft 6ins, if you prefer.He’s certainly the smallest player in Lee Carsley’s squad, although fellow Mancunian Rico Lewis comes in at 5ft 7ins.Who is England’s shortest-ever player?England’s smallest player of all time goes by the name of Fanny Walden. He was just 5ft 2ins (157 cm).Manchester United legend Paul Scholes, is 5ft 6ins — the same height as former England, Manchester City and Chelsea winger Shaun Wright-Phillips.Another wideman who featured in Sven-Goran Eriksson, Steve McClaren and Fabio Capello’s England squads alongside Wright Phillips was Aaron Lennon. The ex-Tottenham star measured a mere 5ft 5ins.Most read in Football More

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      What is the golden cap Harry Kane is being presented with and how many players have one?

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      ENGLAND face Finland in a huge Nations League clash at Wembley TONIGHT.The FA have organised a special ceremony before kick-off that includes Harry Kane receiving a golden cap – SunSport has the reason why the Three Lions skipper is receiving the iconic item.Harry Kane received his golden capCredit: APWhat is the golden cap Harry Kane is being presented?Harry Kane will receive a golden cap ahead of England’s meeting with Finland at Wembley.The reason for this is that the Three Lions skipper is set to earn a landmark 100 caps for England when he leads out the team in the capital this evening.Harry Kane will make his 100th appearance for England this eveningCredit: GettyKane is England men’s all-time top scorer with 66 goals in 99 international appearances. The Bayern Munich star made his debut for the Three Lions in a 4-0 win over Lithuania in March 2015, with the striker bagging just 79 after coming on as a second-half substitute.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLKane has made 86 starts for England and has captained his country on 72 occasions.During his international career, Kane has played in more games at major finals than any other Englishman (28) and has played in more competitive matches (83) than any other senior men’s international.Who else has received a golden cap?The golden cap has become the modern-day mark of the England centurion.Manchester United legend David Beckham was the first to receive the iconic item in May 2008 after being presented with it by Bobby Charlton ahead of the Three Lions clash against the USA.Most read in FootballDavid Beckham was presented with the first golden capCredit: PASteven Gerrard, Ashley Cole and Frank Lampard followed Becks with Wayne Rooney the last to receive the golden cap in November 2014.Kane will join the five modern-day England legends before reaching the milestone against Finland.Who has made 100 or more England appearances?Kane will become the tenth player to reach the historic milestone – here are the nine other England men’s centurions:Peter Shilton – 125Wayne Rooney – 120David Beckham – 115Steven Gerrard – 114Bobby Moore – 108Ashley Cole – 107Sir Bobby Charlton – 106Frank Lampard – 106Billy Wright – 105 More