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      Derek Chisora vs Joseph Parker: Date, UK start time, undercard, TV channel, live stream for heavyweight fight

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      HEAVYWEIGHT boxing arrives back in the UK for a fantastic night of boxing among the big boys – with Derek Chisora vs Joseph Parker the main event.This long-awaited clash was set to take place in 2019, but Parker was forced to pull out after being bitten by a SPIDER.
      Derek Chisora is looking to overcome his defeat to Oleksandr Usyk in OctoberCredit: Getty
      Joseph Parker beat Junior Fa in February back in his native New Zealand to win the WBO Oriental heavyweight titleCredit: Getty
      Meanwhile, Chisora is still smarting from his loss to Oleksandr Usyk in October.
      What date will Chisora vs Parker take place?
      The bout will kick off on Saturday, May 1.
      The Manchester Arena – with no fans in attendance – hosts the event.
      What TV channel will Chisora vs Parker be on and can I live stream it?
      The event will be on Sky Sports Box Office.
      This means customers will have to pay for the relevant TV channel (Sky channel 491) and Sky Sports Box Office HD (492).
      Stream the event on Sky Sports Box Office’s online streaming service.
      The fight is priced at £19.95 for UK customers.
      How the two fighters stack up ahead of their boxing match

      Who is on the undercard of Chisora vs Parker?

      Derek Chisora vs Joseph Parker (12 rounds heavyweight)
      Katie Taylor vs Tasha Jonas (WBC, WBA, IBF, WBO lightweight titles)
      Dmitry Bivol vs Craig Richards (WBA light-heavyweight title)
      Chris Eubank Jr vs Marcus Morrison
      James Tennyson vs Jovanni Straffon (IBO lightweight title)

      What have they said?
      Chisora on Parker training with Andy Lee: “I always said, Andy Lee is a great trainer. He’s got a crunch down.
      “He helped Tyson Fury beat Deontay Wilder.
      “He’s (Parker) training with Tyson Fury in a camp, good luck to them. Is he ever going to be like Tyson Fury? No, he’s not!” More

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      Does EFL Carabao Cup final have extra-time or go straight to penalties after 90 minutes if draw?

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      THE Carabao Cup final is here!Tottenham are facing Man City as Pep Guardiola aims to make it four league cup triumphs on the bounce, but what happens if games are all square after 90 minutes?
      Man City have won the last THREE League Cups in a rowCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Do EFL Cup ties go to extra time or straight to penalties?
      There will be extra-time and then penalties if the score is level in today’s final.
      From the semi-final stage, 30 minutes of extra-time is played before a penalty shootout if the match stays level.
      Replays have been scrapped for the entire tournament – and the FA Cup has even followed suit. 

      When is the EFL Cup final?
      The EFL Cup final was  moved from February 28 to Sunday April 25, 2021.
      This decision has been made in a bid to have as many fans as possible attend the Wembley showdown which will kick off at 4pm.
      8,000 fans are in attendance at Wembley watching on.
      In a statement, the EFL said: “This season’s Carabao Cup final has been rescheduled and will now take place on Sunday 25 April 2021, with a 4pm kick-off.
      “It is the objective of the League to stage the final with as many supporters in attendance as possible.
      “And the decision has therefore been taken to move the final from its original date of Sunday February 28, 2021 to later in the year.

      “The number of fans permitted will be dependent on Government guidance in place at the time.
      “And it is hoped that moving the date to later in the year will give clubs and their fans the best opportunity to attend in person.” More

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      Daniel Ek net worth: How rich is Spotify owner who wants to buy Arsenal?

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      ARSENAL fans are furious with current owner Stan Kroenke over the club’s proposed European Super League plans. The Gunners were one of the Premier League’s Big Six who had planned to breakaway from the league and form the ESL.
      Daniel Ek has offered to buy Arsenal following fan protests over current owner Stan KroenkeCredit: AP:Associated Press
      But fan protests and outcry from club legends led to the demise of the idea as quickly as it started.
      Arsenal supporters, however, are still unhappy with Kroenke’s decision to attempt a breakaway in the first place, with protests taking place outside of the Emirates calling for him to sell the club.
      And Spotify founder Daniel Ek has offered to ease Gunners fans’ pain, by putting his name in the hat to buy the club, so long as Kroneke wants to sell.
      What is Daniel Ek’s net worth?
      A lot. To put it simply. The Spotify mogul is worth an eye-watering $4.7billion (£4.1bn) as of this month, according to Forbes.
      Ek founded music streaming service and app Spotify back in 2006 with his business partner at the time Martin Lorentzon.
      The pair launched Spotify two years later and Ek now has the funds to buy Arsenal more than once.

      The Swede tweeted during Arsenal’s clash with Everton: “As a kid growing up, I’ve cheered for Arsenal as long as I can remember.
      “If KSE would like to sell Arsenal I’d be happy to throw my hat in the ring.”
      But Arsenal fans still need Kroenke, who also owns the Los Angeles Rams and the Denver Nuggets, to sell.
      Hundreds of fans turned out at the Emirates this evening to make their feelings about Kroenke known, but we could be a long way off before any sale is considered. More

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      Canelo Alvarez vs Billy Joe Saunders: Date, live stream, TV channel, start time UK for super-middleweight title fight

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      BILLY JOE SAUNDERS will be have the chance to cause one of boxing’s biggest upsets EVER – when he takes on Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez in front of a massive crowd.The Brit, 31, is 30-0 after beating Martin Murray in December, but he could well lose his undefeated record against the Mexican at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
      Billy Joe Saunders is unquestionably up against the biggest challenge of his careerCredit: Dave Thompson Matchroom Boxing
      Canelo Alvarez has been training hard for his world title match against Billy Joe SaundersCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Canelo, 30, has been brilliant since his double header against GGG in 2017 and has brushed aside Brits Rocky Fielding and Callum Smith in the last couple of year.
      He beat Turkish ace Avni Yildrim in February and will not hold back against Saunders.
      What date is Canelo Alvarez vs Billy Joe Saunders?
      The world title fight takes place on Saturday, May 8.
      The boxing match is set to be held at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington Texas.
      There will be 60,000 fans in attendance at the stadium which is the home of the Dallas Cowboys NFL team.
      What time in the UK is Canelo vs Saunders expected to start?
      The card starts at 11pm in the UK.
      Canelo vs Saunders ring walks are expected to be at 4am GMT on the Sunday morning.
      What TV channel is the fight and can I live stream it?
      The bout will be streamed on DAZN.
      The streaming service is available through the DAZN app on Smart TVs and other streaming hardware such as Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV Stick, a tablet computer, smartphone or gaming console such as a PlayStation or Xbox.
      A DAZN subscription costs just £1.99 a month in the UK.
      How the two fighters compare ahead of the super-middleweight unification world title bout

      What world titles are on the line?
      The twelve-round unification bout will see the two fighters vie for the super-middleweight WBA, WBC, WBO and The Ring titles.
      Saunders is the current WBO champion and Canelo has the other titles.
      What have they said about the fight?
      Billy Joe Saunders: “[Beating Canelo] would mean the world to me. I started in boxing aged five and now this is the pinnacle. This fight is legacy because of what’s on the line.
      “My history is already written in my head and I just have to follow the script.
      “Me doing what I do best, giving everything I’ve got, will be history in itself.
      “Canelo has been on my radar since I turned pro. Now is my time to shine.”
      Canelo Alvarez: “I know what Billy Joe brings. He’s a fast fighter that moves a lot.
      “He’s a difficult opponent. But at this level, I have to adapt to any style, and I’m ready to make history and for any style.
      “I’m always ready to fight, and boxing is my life. And I’m very happy to be so active. I’m going to win without a doubt.
      “I’m here training at 100%. I came to win, I came to make history, and that’s the only thing going through my head.” More

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      What is the Europa Conference League and does the Carabao Cup winner qualify for it?

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      UEFA will be starting a new European competition from next season – the Europa Conference League.Here’s all you need to know about the tournament, which will see one English team take part.
      Tottenham are one of the teams who could end up in the Europa Conference LeagueCredit: Getty
      What is the Europa Conference League?
      The Europa Conference League is Uefa’s new third tier European competition.
      The idea is theoretically to give more clubs from more countries the chance to play European football.
      Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin said: “The new UEFA club competition makes UEFA’s club competitions more inclusive than ever before.
      “There will be more matches for more clubs, with more associations represented in the group stages.”
      Like the Champions League and Europa League, the competition will consist of a group and knockout stage.

      Which English teams qualify for the Europa Conference League?
      England has been granted one Europa Conference League place.
      That will go to the Carabao Cup winner, should they not finish in the top 6.
      If a top 6 side wins the Carabao Cup, the Conference League spot will go to the team finishing seventh in the Premier League.
      All other Premier League European spots are unchanged, with the top 4 entering the Champions League and fifth and sixth being granted Europa League spots.
      Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin says the Europa Conference League will give more clubs than ever before the chance to play in EuropeCredit: EPA
      Which other teams qualify for the Europa Conference League?
      The 2021-22 European season will involve a slimmed down Europa League with more teams entering the Conference League.
      Just 57 teams will compete in the Europa League compared to 184 in the Europa Conference League.
      While the champions of every country will get the chance to qualify for the Champions League, all other teams from countries ranked below 15th in the Uefa Coefficients will enter the Europa Conference League rather than the Europa League.
      Teams eliminated from the Champions League preliminary round and first qualifying rounds will also go to the Conference League, as well as those eliminated from the Europa League third qualifying round, play-off round and third place finishers in the group stage.

      How will the Europa League change?
      The Europa League group stage will be reduced to 32 teams from the current 48.
      Group winners will now advance to the last 16 of the tournament while runners-up will have to play a preliminary knockout stage against the third placed Champions League teams.
      Does the winner of the Europa Conference League qualify for any other tournaments?
      The Europa Conference League winner will qualify for the following season’s Europa League. More

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      Leeds vs Man Utd: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for Premier League clash

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      LEEDS welcome Manchester United to Elland Road looking to continue their excellent recent form.Marcelo Bielsa’s side held champions Liverpool to a 1-1 draw here last time out, extending their unbeaten run to five top-flight games.
      Leeds are enjoying an excellent first season back in the Premier LeagueCredit: Jamie McPhilimey – The Sun
      United are on a terrific run themselves and haven’t lost in the league since a 2-1 home reverse to Sheffield United in late January.
      When is Leeds vs Man Utd?

      This Premier League clash will be held on Sunday, April 25.
      Kick-off is at 2pm BST.
      When the sides met at Old Trafford earlier in the season, Man Utd won 6-2 in a terrific match.

      Which TV channel and live stream can I watch it on?
      You can catch all the action live on Sky Sports Main Event, Premier League and Ultra HD.
      Coverage follows the Championship clash between Reading and Swansea.
      If you’re a Sky customer, download the Sky Go app to stream on your mobile, tablet or PC.
      Non-Sky subscribers can watch the entire Super Sunday schedule by purchasing a NOW TV pass from £9.99.

      What is the team news?
      Manchester United are still without Anthony Martial, who looks likely to miss the remainder of the campaign with a knee problem.
      Phil Jones is also out, while Eric Bailly could be in contention for a return after his spell on the sidelines due to Covid-19.
      Leeds will again be without Liam Cooper and Rodrigo misses the game through injury.
      Raphinha could return to the side but Marcelo Bielsa may decide to name a side near identical to the one which drew with Liverpool in midweek.
      Marcus Rashford hasn’t trained all week because of a foot injury but could still start from the bench.

      Match odds

      Leeds to win – 14/5
      Draw – 14/5
      Man Utd victory – 4/5
      Over 2.5 goals – 4/7

      *All odds from Paddy Power and correct at time of publication. More

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      Wolves vs Burnley FREE: Live stream, TV channel, team news and kick-off time for Premier League clash

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      WOLVES take on relegations strugglers Burnley in their next Premier League clash at Molineux.The two sides will be looking to finish their campaigns strongly as both teams have struggled to hit previous seasons’ form this term.
      Wolves are up against Burnley in the Premier League on SundayCredit: Getty
      What time does Wolves vs Burnley kick-off?

      Wolves’ clash with Burnley gets underway from 12pm UK time on Sunday, April 25.
      The game will take place in Wolverhampton at Molineux.
      There will be no fans in attendance because of coronavirus restrictions.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      The game will be shown live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
      You can live stream the action from the BBC iPlayer, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.

      Can I watch for FREE?

      Yes, the game is available for FREE on BBC One, so long as you have a TV licence.
      You can also catch the action on the BBC iPlayer.

      Team news
      Wolves won’t have Pedro Neto in their side because of knee injury which will keep him out for the rest of the season.
      The same can be said for Jonny, who recently underwent surgery on his ACL.
      Ruben Neves won’t be available to play as he tested positive for coronavirus.
      Kevin Long is doubtful for Burnley as he has a calf problem.
      Ashley Barnes and Robbie Brady still have muscle issues to contend with, so they won’t be in contention to play either.
      Odds

      Wolves – 21/20
      Draw – 11/5
      Burnley – 11/4

      *Odds courtesy of Paddy Power and correct at time of publication. More

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      Tottenham vs Man City – EFL Carabao Cup final: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news

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      TOTTENHAM and Man City are back at Wembley to decide who lifts this season’s EFL Cup.Now under the temporary stewardship of Ryan Mason, Spurs are looking to end a 13-year wait for silverware.

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      City defeat Aston Villa to lift the EFL Cup last seasonCredit: Marc Aspland – The Times
      Pep Guardiola’s side are still on for the treble and are the reigning holders of this competition.
      When is Tottenham vs Man City?

      The showpiece of this season’s EFL Cup is set for Sunday, April 25.
      Kick-off at Wembley is at 4.30pm BST.
      When the sides last met, City ran out comfortable 3-0 winners back in February.

      Which TV channel and live stream can I watch it on?
      You can catch all the action live on Sky Sports Main Event, Premier League and Ultra HD.
      Coverage follows the Premier League showdown between Leeds and Man Utd.
      If you’re a Sky customer, download the Sky Go app to stream on your mobile, tablet or PC.
      Non-Sky subscribers can watch the entire Super Sunday schedule by purchasing a NOW TV pass from £9.99.

      What is the team news?
      Both Spurs and City could be without their best payers for the League Cup final.
      Tottenham are waiting on the fitness of Harry Kane while City sweat over Kevin De Bruyne, who went off injured in their FA Cup semi-final loss to Chelsea.
      John Stones will miss the game through suspension after being sent off against Aston Villa in midweek.
      Gareth Bale, Lucas Moura and Heung-min Son could all start if Kane isn’t fit for the final.
      Matt Doherty and Ben Davies won’t play any part for Spurs.

      Match odds

      Tottenham to win – 5/1
      Draw – 17/5
      Man City victory in 90 mins – 4/9
      Spurs to lift trophy – 7/2
      City to retain trophy – 1/6

      *All odds from Paddy Power and correct at time of publication. More