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      Who is Steffie Gregg and why did Raheem Sterling reveal a shirt with her name on after England goal vs Hungary?

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      RAHEEM STERLING gave England the lead against a partisan Hungary crowd in World Cup qualifying and dedicated his goal to Steffie Gregg.The niece of Jamaican producer Rvssian tragically passed away, aged 26, earlier this week and Sterling paid tribute with a t-shirt reading “Love you forever Steffie Gregg” during the Three Lions’ 4-0 win.
      Raheem Sterling dedicated his goal to the late Steffie GreggCredit: AP
      Steffie Gregg passed away in August 2021Credit: Instagram
      Who was Steffie Gregg?
      Steffie Gregg was a Twitch streamer whose death on August 31 shocked all of Jamaica.
      She was also a well-known businesswoman and socialite and popular member of her community of Upper St Andrew in the country’s capital, Kingston.
      Sterling, who was born in Kingston, was known to be a good friend of hers.
      Most famously, Gregg was the niece of singer and dancehall producer Rvssian.
      Her father is former race car driver Gary Gregg while her brother Kyle ‘Speedy’ Gregg is also a racer.
      A month before she died, Steffie Gregg posted an Instagram picture with boyfriend Naldo Banks wishing him a happy birthday.
      Steffie Gregg with boyfriend Naldo Banks in JulyCredit: Instagram
      Following her death, her uncle Rvssian posted on Instagram: “I can’t believe I’m reading rip under your comments Steffie.
      “I’m broken. I love you so much god knows it wasn’t your time. Id give it all to have u back.”
      He continued: “You taught my daughter adri the wine dance moves haha you guys remind me so much of each other.
      “The hardest part was explaining to her that she will never be with you again was so hard when she cried out for you She loved you so much and looked up to you.”

      How did Steffie Gregg die?
      There have been some reports that Steffie Gregg died of Covid complications, though this is unconfirmed.
      She was reportedly known to be living with the autoimmune deficiency Lupus and had had one shot of the AstraZeneca vaccine at the time of her death. More

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      Katie Taylor vs Jennifer Han: UK start time, live stream, TV channel, full card, how to watch THIS WEEKEND

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      KATIE TAYLOR returns to the ring this weekend to defend her world lightweight titles against challenger Jennifer Han.The fight will take place as the co-main event of Josh Warrington vs Mauricio Lara 2.
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      Katie Taylor is back in action in front of fans
      When is Katie Taylor vs Jennifer Han and what time is ring walk?

      Katie Taylor vs Jennifer Han takes place on Saturday, September 4.
      Sold-out Headingley in Leeds plays host.
      The ring walks for the fight are expected around 9pm.
      The main event of Warrington vs Lara 2 then follows.

      What TV channel and live stream is Katie Taylor vs Jennifer Han on?
      Katie Taylor vs Jennifer Han will be broadcast live on DAZN.
      DAZN costs £7.99 for new subscribers.
      What is the full card?

      Mauricio Lara vs Josh Warrington
      Katie Taylor vs Jennifer Han (undisputed female lightweight title)
      Conor Benn vs Adrian Granados
      Jovanni Strafon vs Maxi Hughes
      Hopey Price vs Zahid Hussein
      Jack Bateson vs TBA

      What have they said?
      Katie Taylor: “She’s a very good fighter, a very technical fighter. She had a good amateur career as well.
      “I don’t tend to watch a lot of my opponents to be honest. I leave that stuff up to my coach and watch a few clips every now and then but I know that she’s technically very good.
      “I think she’s going to bring her A-game on Saturday night, that’s usually the case when they step into the ring against myself so I’m expecting a very tough fight.” More

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      Josh Warrington vs Mauricio Lara 2 fight date: UK start time, live stream, TV channel, undercard, how to watch fight

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      JOSH WARRINGTON has his chance at revenge when he faces Mauricio Lara in a huge rematch at Headingley Stadium this weekend.The Leeds favourite suffered the only loss of his career in a shock one-sided defeat to the Mexican in February, and they now clash again to headline a huge outdoor show.
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      Warrington suffered his first defeat against LaraCredit: ©Dave Thompson/Route One Ltd

      When is Josh Warrington vs Mauricio Lara 2?

      Josh Warrington vs Mauricio Lara 2 is on Saturday, September 4.
      Headingley in Warrington’s home town of Leeds plays host.
      The main event ring walks are expected at 10pm BST, though this depends on the outcome of the undercard bouts.

      What TV channel and live stream is Warrington vs Lara 2 on?
      Warrington vs Lara will be streamed live on DAZN in the UK.
      DAZN currently costs £7.99 per month for subscribers.
      What is the Warrington vs Lara 2 undercard?

      Mauricio Lara vs Josh Warrington
      Katie Taylor vs Jennifer Han (undisputed female lightweight title)
      Conor Benn vs Adrian Granados
      Jovanni Strafon vs Maxi Hughes
      Hopey Price vs Zahid Hussein
      Jack Bateson vs TBA

      What have they said?
      Warrington after the their first fight: “I went to hospital on Saturday night, just as a precaution, and passed all the tests.

      “It was the first time I have been down and touched the canvas as a professional.
      “I’ve got a fracture on my jaw and some swelling around my lips but that is to be expected when you trade with a big-punching Mexican.
      “Congratulations to Lara, he grabbed his opportunity. Looking back, I should have boxed more clever and made it easy for myself.” More

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      Soccer Aid 2021 date: Team line-ups CONFIRMED, live stream, TV Channel, kick-off time for HUGE game this weekend

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      SOCCER AID is back…and unlike last year we will have fans in attendance!Stars from the world of celebrity and sport – such as Usain Bolt and Olly Murs – do battle on the pitch as England aim to bounce back after losing to the Rest Of The World XI in 2020.
      Rest Of The World won last year after a thrilling penalty shoot-out
      Soccer Aid has raised over £47million for Unicef since its inception in 2006 with a record-breaking £9.3m raised in 2020 alone.
      When is Soccer Aid 2021?

      Soccer Aid 2021 takes place on Saturday, September 4 – the first time it will be played on a Saturday.
      Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium – with fans in attendance – plays host.
      The match will kick off at 7.30pm BST.

      What TV channel and live stream is Soccer Aid 2021 on?

      Who is playing in Soccer Aid 2021?
      A stellar cast awaits this year as Soccer Aid returns in front of fans in Manchester.
      Wayne Rooney will be coming out of retirement to play for England. Rooney was the Three Lions manager in 2020.
      Usain Bolt, Gary Neville and Paul Scholes have also signed-up to play in the big one.
      Kelly Smith, Roberto Carlos, Patrice Evra, David James, Emile Heskey and Jamie Redknapp have also been confirmed to play.

      And in the latest announcement, Rivaldo will join the Rest of the World XI.
      Harry Redknapp returns as Manager of the Soccer Aid World XI FC.
      Former Three Lions boss Sven Goran Eriksson will be taking charge of the England XI while Micah Richards joins the England coaching team with David Seaman as goalkeeping coach.
      On the celeb front, James Arthur, Tom Grennan, Olly Murs, Mark Wright, Paddy McGuinness, Ore Oduba, Kem Cetinay, Liv Cooke, Roman Kemp and Chunkz will all be running out on the pitch.

      What have they said?
      The 2020 England manager, Rooney, is coming out of retirement to play in the match.
      Rooney, 35, said: “Pulling on an England shirt is always special, so I’m absolutely delighted to be doing that again in Soccer Aid for UNICEF this September.

      “Managing the England team last year was great but being around the players made me want to lace up the boots again – now I’ve got that chance, one last time.”
      Micah Richards, who will be on Rooney’s coaching staff, said: “Usain Bolt running at Gary Neville? Rooney out of retirement? Me making my coaching debut. What more do you want?! This is going to be so good!
      “I can’t wait to see all the lads run out at The Etihad for such a great cause. The line-up is looking really strong and let me tell you – there are even more surprises to come!”
      Wayne Rooney to make return at Soccer Aid with England legend to be joined by Usain Bolt, Scholes and Neville at Etihad More

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      What shirt number will Edinson Cavani wear this season for Man Utd after passing the No 7 to Cristiano Ronaldo?

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO is back at Man Utd and that means one thing for the club kit man – get that No 7 shirt ready for him. There were murmurs for days over which number CR7 would wear this season following his return to United last week.
      Edinson Cavani wore No 7 for Man Utd last season and the beginning of this campaignCredit: Getty
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      Ronaldo has famously worn 7 throughout his career, but Edinson Cavani has been donning the famous digit for United over the past year.
      But earlier this week, it was confirmed the former Real Madrid man would take back the No 7 from Cavani, who was glad to oblige with his new team-mate’s request.
      What is Edinson Cavani’s new number for Man Utd?
      Cavani wore No 7 last season for United and became one of the most popular members of the team with fans thanks to his work ethic and eye for goals.
      The Uruguayan notched 17 goals in all competitions for the Red Devils last term and will look to continue his goal-scoring form this season.
      But Cavani will have to do it with a new number on his back, but not one he’s not already used to.
      Cavani will now don the No 21 shirt, which was left vacant by Daniel James, who signed for Leeds earlier this week in a deal worth £25million.
      Cavani will take the No 21 while Ronaldo will wear the No 7 shirt for Man Utd
      Cavani wears the No 21 for Uruguay, and seemed more than happy to take that shirt for the season, leaving the No 7 with Ronaldo.
      In response to Cavani’s kind gesture, Ronaldo praised his new team-mate with a thank you message.
      “I wasn’t sure if it would be possible to have the number seven shirt again,” said Ronaldo in a statement.
      “So I would like to say a huge thank you to Edi for this incredible gesture.” More

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      F1 Dutch Grand Prix practice: UK start time, TV channel and live stream for Circuit Zandvoort race

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      MAX VERSTAPPEN is on home turf as he looks to turn up the heat on Lewis Hamilton in the F1 Dutch Grand Prix.The Dutchman moved to within three points of the Brit after picking up half points from a controversial win in Belgium.
      Max Verstappen reduced Lewis Hamilton’s world championship lead to three points in BelgiumCredit: Splash
      The ‘race’ at Spa, which was criticised by both Verstappen and Hamilton, consisted of two laps behind the safety car with every driver ending up in the position they finished qualifying in.
      What time is the F1 Dutch Grand Prix practice?

      The Dutch Grand Prix race weekend takes place from Friday, September 3 to Sunday, September 5.
      Practice One will start at 10.30am on Friday.
      Practice Two will follow at 2pm the same day.

      What TV channel is the F1 Dutch Grand Prix on and can I live stream it?

      The F1 Dutch Grand Prix weekend will be live on Sky Sports F1.
      To stream the action live, head to your Sky Go account.
      Non-Sky Sports subscribers can still watch all the action with a Now TV Day Pass from £9.99.
      Friday’s coverage commences at 10am.
      Saturday’s coverage commences at 10.45am.
      Sunday’s coverage commences at 12.30pm.

      Race schedule
      Friday
      Practice One – 10.30am
      Practice Two – 2pm
      Saturday
      Practice Three – 11am
      Qualifying – 2pm
      Sunday
      Race – 2pm More

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      Who is Steffie Gregg and why did Raheem Sterling reveal a shirt with her name on after England goal against Hungary?

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      RAHEEM STERLING gave England the lead against a partisan Hungary crowd in World Cup qualifying and dedicated his goal to Steffie Gregg.The niece of Jamaican producer Rvssian tragically passed away, aged 26, earlier this week and Sterling paid tribute with a t-shirt reading “Love you forever Steffie Gregg” during the Three Lions’ 4-0 win.
      Raheem Sterling dedicated his goal to the late Steffie GreggCredit: AP
      Steffie Gregg passed away in August 2021Credit: Instagram
      Who was Steffie Gregg?
      Steffie Gregg was a Twitch streamer whose death on August 31 shocked all of Jamaica.
      She was also a well-known businesswoman and socialite and popular member of her community of Upper St Andrew in the country’s capital, Kingston.
      Sterling, who was born in Kingston, was known to be a good friend of hers.
      Most famously, Gregg was the niece of singer and dancehall producer Rvssian.
      Her father is former race car driver Gary Gregg while her brother Kyle ‘Speedy’ Gregg is also a racer.
      A month before she died, Steffie Gregg posted an Instagram picture with boyfriend Naldo Banks wishing him a happy birthday.
      Steffie Gregg with boyfriend Naldo Banks in JulyCredit: Instagram
      Following her death, her uncle Rvssian posted on Instagram: “I can’t believe I’m reading rip under your comments Steffie.
      “I’m broken. I love you so much god knows it wasn’t your time. Id give it all to have u back.”
      He continued: “You taught my daughter adri the wine dance moves haha you guys remind me so much of each other.
      “The hardest part was explaining to her that she will never be with you again was so hard when she cried out for you She loved you so much and looked up to you.”

      How did Steffie Gregg die?
      There have been some reports that Steffie Gregg died of Covid complications, though this is unconfirmed.
      She was reportedly known to be living with the autoimmune deficiency Lupus and had had one shot of the AstraZeneca vaccine at the time of her death. More

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      Hungary vs England: Stream FREE, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for TONIGHT’S World Cup 2022 qualifier

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      ENGLAND are back in action after the heartbreak of losing the Euro 2020 final on penalties.Gareth Southgate’s men may have impressed at the Euros, but there is no guarantee of qualifying for the World Cup without any hiccups.
      Gareth Southgate welcomes his England squad back after they came so close to winning Euro 2020Credit: Getty
      The Three Lions are already top of Group I with three wins from three matches so far.
      And with matches against Andorra and Poland to follow, fans should end this international window with a far better idea of whether they can start looking for tickets for Qatar next autumn.
      Just the group winner will go straight through to the World Cup with the runner-up entering a play-off.
      What time does Hungary vs England kick off?

      Hungary play England on Thursday, September 2.
      The match kicks off at 7.45pm in the UK.
      The Uefa World Cup Group I qualifier takes place at the new Ferenc Puskas Stadium.

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

      England vs Hungary is being broadcast on ITV 1.
      Coverage starts at 7.15pm.
      You can live stream the game on ITV Hub on smartphone, connected devices such as laptops and smart TVs.

      What is the team news?
      Gareth Southgate has not picked Mason Greenwood after the Manchester United forward’s fine start to the season.
      But the Euro 2020 returnees are back in the squad, including Harry Kane, Jack Grealish and Raheem Sterling.
      Marcus Rashford is out of the squad having recently had shoulder surgery.
      Jordan Henderson could well start after a solid few games for Liverpool at the start of the Premier League campaign.
      Jadon Sancho will miss this one after picking up a knock in training.
      Euro 2020 heroes Adam Szalai and Andras Schafer, who both scored against Germany in their thrilling 2-2 draw, are both in the squad.
      What has Gareth Southgate said?
      “This is a fresh cycle.
      “We were always going to pick the bulk of the squad from the summer. We were never looking to make a lot of changes.
      “Ben White has had a Covid situation, Ben Chilwell has not played a game since the Champions League final and others have not had much football.

      “Phil Foden and Marcus Rashford are injured. So we were pleased with what Ollie Watkins did and now an opportunity for Patrick as a number nine.
      “His progress with Leeds has been excellent.
      “This is a good chance for him to come back in. We know him for the Under-21s and a fabulous moment for him and his family.” More