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      How do I watch Premier Sports and what matches are on the channel this weekend?

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      PREMIER SPORTS is the place to be for Scottish football fans this weekend.The paid-for channel can be found online and on TV – and is set to show Rangers vs Celtic on Sunday.
      Rangers vs Celtic is on Premier Sports this weekendCredit: The Sun
      How do you watch Premier Sports and how much does it cost?
      Premier Sports is available through your TV for both Sky and Virgin customers.
      The channel costs £10.99 a month for new customers (HD version is only available on Sky but you need a Sky HD box).
      The channel is currently only available for residents in the UK and Northern Ireland.
      It is on Sky chanel 412 in HD and 866 in SD.
      For Virgin it is channel 551.

      Can Premier Sports be live streamed?
      If you are not a Sky Sports or Virgin can watch Premier Sports online in HD on Premier Player.
      Which matches are on Premier Sports this weekend?
      Premier Sports 1
      Saturday
      Crotone vs Udinese – Serie A (1.55pm)
      Aberdeen vs Livingston – Scottish Cup (5pm)
      Athletic Bilbao vs Barcelona – Copa del Rey final (8.30pm)
      Sunday
      AC Milan vs Genoa – Serie A (11.25am)
      Rangers vs Celtic – Scottish Cup (1.30pm)
      Napoli vs Inter – Serie A (7.40pm)
      Premier Sports 2
      Saturday
      Sampdoria vs Verona – Serie A (2pm)
      Sassuolo vs Fiorentina – Serie A (5pm)
      Cagliari vs Parma – Serie A (7.45pm)
      Sunday
      Atalanta vs Juventus – Serie A (2pm)
      Torino vs Roma – Serie A (5pm) More

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      F1 calendar 2021: Grand Prix times, practice and qualifying schedules plus tracks ahead of Emilia Romagna Grand Prix

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      THE 2021 Formula 1 season is UNDER WAY and Lewis Hamilton has dealt the first blow with victory at the Bahrain Grand Prix. The Brit, 36, moved level with Michael Schumacher on seven world titles last year and will become the outright top dog if he collects the most points across this season’s races.

      🏁 F1 2021 calendar: practice times, dates and racetrack info
      Lewis Hamilton is aiming to become the outright most successful driver of all timeCredit: Getty
      The Australian Grand Prix was due to take place on the weekend of March 21, but was put back to November 21 because of coronavirus restrictions Down Under.
      Turkey and China are still hoping to host races in 2021, meaning the calendar could be expanded and Saudi Arabia is awaiting official approval of its circuit as the season gets under way.
      Here is how the F1 calendar unfolds in 2021 with our race by race schedule.
      F1 calendar 2021
      All timings below are UK time.
      🇧🇭 Bahrain Grand Prix
      🏆 Grand Prix Result: 1. Lewis Hamilton 2. Max Verstappen 3. Valtteri Bottas

      Venue: Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir
      Friday, March 26: Practice 1 (11.30am), Practice 2 (3pm)
      Saturday, March 27: Practice 3 (12pm), Qualifying (3pm)
      Sunday, March 28: Race (4pm)

      🇮🇹 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix

      Venue: Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, Imola
      Friday, April 16: Practice 1 (10.30am), Practice 2 (2pm)
      Saturday, April 17: Practice 3 (11am), Qualifying (2pm)
      Sunday, April 18: Race (2pm)

      🇵🇹 Portuguese Grand Prix

      Venue: Autodromo Internacional do Algarve
      Friday, April 30: Practice 1 (11.30am), Practice 2 (3pm)
      Saturday, May 1: Practice 3 (12pm), Qualifying (3pm)
      Sunday, May 2: Race (3pm)

      🇪🇸 Spanish Grand Prix

      Venue: Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya
      Friday, May 7: Practice 1 (10.30am), Practice 2 (2pm)
      Saturday, May 8: Practice 3 (11am), Qualifying (2pm)
      Sunday, May 9: Race (2pm)

      🇲🇨 Monaco Grand Prix

      Venue: Circuit de Monaco in Monte Carlo
      Thursday, May 20: Practice 1 (10.30am), Practice 2 (2pm)
      Saturday, May 22: Practice 3 (11am), Qualifying (2pm)
      Sunday, May 23: Race (2pm)

      🇦🇿 Azerbaijan Grand Prix

      Venue: Baku City Circuit
      Friday, June 4: Practice 1 (10.30am), Practice 2 (2pm)
      Saturday, June 5: Practice 3 (11am), Qualifying (2pm)
      Sunday, June 6: Race (1pm)

      🇨🇦 Canadian Grand Prix

      Venue: Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve, Montreal
      Friday, June 11: Practice 1 (4.30pm), Practice 2 (8pm)
      Saturday, June 12: Practice 3 (4pm), Qualifying (7pm)
      Sunday, June 13: Race (7pm)

      🇫🇷 French Grand Prix

      Venue: Circuit Paul Ricard, Le Castellet
      Friday, June 25: Practice 1 (10.30am), Practice 2 (2pm)
      Saturday, June 26: Practice 3 (11am), Qualifying (2pm)
      Sunday, June 27: Race (2pm)

      🇦🇹 Austrian Grand Prix

      Venue: Red Bull Ring, Spielberg
      Friday, July 2: Practice 1 (10.30am), Practice 2 (2pm)
      Saturday, July 3: Practice 3 (11am), Qualifying (2pm)
      Sunday, July 4: Race (2pm)

      🇬🇧 British Grand Prix

      Venue: Silverstone Circuit, Northamptonshire
      Friday, July 16: Practice 1 (11.30am), Practice 2 (3pm)
      Saturday, July 17: Practice 3 (12pm), Qualifying (3pm)
      Sunday, July 18: Race (3pm)

      🇭🇺 Hungarian Grand Prix

      Venue: Hungaroring, Budapest
      Friday, July 30: Practice 1 (10.30am), Practice 2 (2pm)
      Saturday, July 31: Practice 3 (11am), Qualifying (2pm)
      Sunday, August 1: Race (2pm)

      🇧🇪 Belgian Grand Prix

      Venue: Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
      Friday, August 27: Practice 1 (10.30am), Practice 2 (2pm)
      Saturday, August 28: Practice 3 (11am), Qualifying (2pm)
      Sunday, August 29: Race (2pm)

      🇳🇱 Dutch Grand Prix

      Venue: Zandvoort
      Friday, September 3: Practice 1 (10.30am), Practice 2 (2pm)
      Saturday, September 4: Practice 3 (11am), Qualifying (2pm)
      Sunday, September 5: Race (2pm)

      🇮🇹 Italian Grand Prix 2

      Venue: Autodromo Nazionale Monza
      Friday, September 10: Practice 1 (10.30am), Practice 2 (2pm)
      Saturday, September 11: Practice 3 (11am), Qualifying (2pm)
      Sunday, September 12: Race (2pm)

      🇷🇺 Russian Grand Prix

      Venue: Sochi Autodrom
      Friday, September 24: Practice 1 (9.30am), Practice 2 (1pm)
      Saturday, September 25: Practice 3 (10am), Qualifying (1pm)
      Sunday, September 26: Race (1pm)

      🇸🇬 Singapore Grand Prix

      Venue: Marina Bay Street Circuit
      Friday, October 1: Practice 1 (10am), Practice 2 (1.30pm)
      Saturday, October 2: Practice 3 (11am), Qualifying (2pm)
      Sunday, October 3: Race (1pm)

      🇯🇵 Japanese Grand Prix

      Venue: Suzuka International Racing Course, Ino, Sazuka City
      Friday, October 8: Practice 1 (3.30am), Practice 2 (7am)
      Saturday, October 9: Practice 3 (4am), Qualifying (7am)
      Sunday, October 10: Race (6am)

      🇺🇸 United States Grand Prix

      Venue: Circuit of The Americas, Austin, Texas
      Friday, October 22: Practice 1 (5.30pm), Practice 2 (9pm)
      Saturday, October 23: Practice 3 (7pm), Qualifying (10pm)
      Sunday, October 24: Race (8pm)

      🇲🇽 Mexico City Grand Prix

      Venue: Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, Mexico City
      Friday, October 29: Practice 1 (5.30pm), Practice 2 (9pm)
      Saturday, October 30: Practice 3 (5pm), Qualifying (8pm)
      Sunday, October 31: Race (7pm)

      🇧🇷 Brazil Grand Prix

      Venue: Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace, Interlagos
      Friday, November 5: Practice 1 (2.30pm), Practice 2 (6pm)
      Saturday, November 6: Practice 3 (3pm), Qualifying (6pm)
      Sunday, November 7: Race (5pm)

      🇦🇺 Australian Grand Prix

      Venue: Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit
      Friday, November 19: Practice 1 (1.30am), Practice 2 (5am)
      Saturday, November 20: Practice 3 (3am), Qualifying (6am)
      Sunday, November 21: Race (6am)

      🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Grand Prix

      Venue: Jeddah Street Circuit
      Friday, December 3: Practice 1 (12.30pm), Practice 2 (4pm)
      Saturday, December 4: Practice 3 (1pm), Qualifying (4pm)
      Sunday, December 5: Race (4pm)

      🇦🇪 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

      Venue: Yas Marina Circuit, Yas Island
      Friday, December 10: Practice 1 (9.30am), Practice 2 (1pm)
      Saturday, December 11: Practice 3 (10am), Qualifying (1pm)
      Sunday, December 12: Race (1pm) More

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      Jake Paul vs Ben Askren – how to watch YouTuber fight MMA star on live stream and TV

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      JAKE PAUL and Ben Ashkren are all set to face-off in a huge grudge match this weekend.The world’s of YouTube and MMA collide in Atlanta on Saturday night, with a host of talent appearing on the undercard.
      The pair will battle it out over eight roundsCredit: Getty
      How can I live stream Jake Paul vs Ben Askren?
      This event is a pay-per-view show and will be broadcast to fight fans on both Fite.TV and Triller.
      To watch online here in the UK, head to Five.TV where you can buy the fight night for $23.99.
      If an app is more your style, download Triller to your device (US only).
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      Which TV channel is it on?
      Sadly the card won’t be shown live on any TV channel in the UK.
      The show starts around 2am BST on Sunday morning (April 18).
      Paul and Askren are expected to ring walk at around 4am UK time.
      You can follow every jab, hook and upper-cut of this exhibition bout right here on SunSport with our live blog.
      Jake Paul is cutting no corners with his diet

      Who else is fighting?
      This isn’t your typical boxing event – and there’s plenty on offer besides the sport.
      There will be a host of musical guest stars keeping the crowd entertained between fights with Justin Bieber, Mt. Westmore, Doja Cat, Saweetie, Major Lazer, Diplo and the Black Keys all performing.
      Here’s how the card looks for the evening:

      Jake Paul vs Ben Askren
      Regis Prograis vs Ivan Redkach
      Steve Cunningham vs Frank Mir
      Joe Fournier vs Reykon
      Lorenzo Simpson vs Francisco Emanuel Torres
      Junior Younan vs Jeyson Minda
      Quinton Randall vs William Jackson More

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      Jake Paul vs Ben Askren: Date, UK start time, live stream, TV channel, undercard for HUGE boxing fight this weekend

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      JAKE PAUL returns to the ring this weekend for what should be the toughest fight of his career.The YouTube sensation, 24, takes on former UFC star Ben Askren, 36, over eight rounds of boxing.
      How the fighters compare ahead of this weekend’s bout
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      When is Jake Paul vs Ben Askren?
      Jake Paul vs Ben Askren takes place on Saturday, April 17.
      The undercard begins at 2am UK time, with the main event at around 5am UK time through the night into Sunday morning.
      The big show will also feature musical performances by Justin Bieber, The Black Keys, Doja Cat, Saweetie, Diplo, Major Lazer and Mt. Westmore (Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, Too $hort and E-40).
      Ben Askren FACE-PALMED Jake Paul at their press conference
      What live stream and TV channel is Jake Paul vs Ben Askren on?
      Jake Paul vs Ben Askren will be broadcast live on Fite.TV and the Triller app.
      The event is available to purchase for $23.99 (£17.42) on Fite.TV.
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      Who is fighting on the undercard?
      Former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir makes his boxing debut against ex-boxing star Steve Cunningham in what should be an intriguing clash.

      Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren (Cruiserweight)
      Regis Prograis vs. Ivan Redkach (Light welterweight)
      Steve Cunningham vs. Frank Mir (Heavyweight)
      Joe Fournier vs. Reykon (Light heavyweight)
      Junior Younan vs. Jeyson Minda (Super middleweight)
      Lorenzo Simpson vs. Francisco Torres (Middleweight)
      Quinton Randall vs. William Jackson (Welterweight)

      What have they said?
      Jake Paul: “You f****d up, Ben by taking this fight. April 17, I promised my team, my family, my brother who is there right next to you right now, I promise to make you go down as history as the world’s worst UFC fighter. 
      Ben Askren: “We haven’t seen anything.
      “The level of his competition was so low that it was almost impossible to tell if he is actually good at this.
      “If there is one thing people respect about all fighters it’s the toughness to deal with adversity in battle and we have not seen that out of him.
      “I don’t think he was hit hard by either one of those guys. They were so incredibly terrible at boxing. So we haven’t seen anything out of him yet.” More

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      Barcelona vs Athletic Bilbao: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for Copa del Rey final

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      BARCELONA take on Athletic Bilbao in the Copa del Rey final as they look to win their first trophy under Ronald Koeman.But they’ll be keen to avoid a similar fate to their last final against the Basques back in January.
      Lionel Messi is looking for Copa del Rey glory as Barcelona take on Athletic BilbaoCredit: Reuters
      Inaki Williams struck a winner for Bilbao when the two sides met in the Spanish Super Cup at the same venue in JanuaryCredit: AFP
      On that day they were beaten 3-2 in the Spanish Super Cup as Lionel Messi picked up his first ever red card in club football.
      Athletic meanwhile will be hoping to avoid the ignominy of losing two finals of the same cup in three weeks.
      Marcelino’s men were beaten 1-0 by fierce Basque rivals Real Sociedad in the delayed 2020 Copa del Rey final on April 3.
      What time does Barcelona vs Athletic Bilbao kick off?

      Barcelona take on Athletic Bilbao on Saturday, April 17.
      The match kicks off at 8.30pm UK time – 9.30pm in Spain.
      It will be held at Estadio de la Cartuja in Seville.
      Last time the two sides met, Lionel Messi netted his 650th Barca goal with a brilliant free kick in a 2-1 win at the Nou Camp.

      What TV channel is Barcelona vs Athletic Bilbao on and can I live stream it?

      Barcelona vs Athletic Bilbao is live on Premier Sports 1.
      Coverage commences on kick-off at 8.30pm.
      To stream the game live, head to the Premier Player.
      LaLiga TV subscribers will need to move to the full Premier Sports package in order to watch this game.

      Team news
      Athletic Bilbao will be missing key players in Peru Nolaskoain and Yeray Alvarez for the Barca clash.
      Oier Xarraga and Yuri Berchiche are also sidelined, while Inaki Williams and Raul Garcia are both likely to start the game.
      Philippe Coutinho and Ansu Fati are still out with knee injuries, but Antoine Griezmann looks back in contention for a starting XI place.
      Lionel Messi, Frenkie de Jong and Pedri are all starters for Ronald Koeman’s side as well. More

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      Chelsea vs Man City FREE: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for FA Cup semi-final

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      2018 FA Cup winners Chelsea take on 2019 champions Manchester City in a huge semi-final at Wembley.The Blues eased past Sheffield United in the last round as they look for a first trophy under Thomas Tuchel.
      Chelsea have been in excellent form under Thomas TuchelCredit: AFP
      Man City are easing to the Premier League title but will want cup glory to go with itCredit: Getty
      Man City meanwhile were too strong for Everton in their sixth round match.
      Both sides will be desperate to win this one and fancy their chances in a final against either Southampton or Leicester – the two sides competing in the other semi.
      What time does Chelsea vs Man City kick off?

      What TV channel is Chelsea vs Man City on and can I live stream it?

      Chelsea vs Man City is live on BBC One.
      Coverage commences at 5.10pm – 20 minutes before kick-off.
      To stream the game live, head to the BBC iPlayer.

      Can I watch Chelsea vs Man City for free?

      Team news
      Chelsea will still be without key midfielder Mateo Kovacic, who sustained a hamstring injury in training and missed the Porto game in the Champions League.
      Kurt Zouma could start in defence for the Blues, while Kepa may be preferred between the sticks.
      N’Golo Kante and Jorginho are both back fit and set to be in the engine room.
      Sergio Aguero is out for City, while Raheem Sterling could be kept out by the in-form Phil Foden.
      Joao Cancelo looks set to start after being rested against Dortmund. More

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      F1 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix qualifying: UK start time, live stream, TV channel from Imola Circuit race

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      LEWIS HAMILTON will be looking to win his second F1 race of the season this weekend at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. The Brit finished in pole position at the Bahrain GP last month, making an impressive start to his defence of his Drivers’ Championship.
      Lewis Hamilton will be looking to win his second successive race this seasonCredit: Getty
      What time does Emilia Romagna qualifying start?

      Qualifying for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix begins at 1pm UK time on Saturday, April 17.
      And the third practice will start at 11am.

      When is the F1 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix?

      The Grand Prix will start at 2pm UK time on Sunday, April 18.
      Last year, 13,000 fans were able to attend the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix when restrictions were lifted.
      But sadly, no fans will be in attendance this year because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
      The Emilia Romagna Grand Prix will take place at the Imola Circuit, in Bologna, Italy.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      All of this weekend’s F1 action will be shown live on Sky Sports F1.
      Coverage of first practice will get going from 10am UK time on Friday, April 16, with second practice coverage starting at 1.45pm.
      Practice three coverage will start from 10.45am on Saturday, April 17 while qualifying coverage will get going at 1pm.
      The Emilia Romagna GP coverage will start at 12.30pm on Sunday April 17.
      You can live stream all of the action from the Sky Go or NOW TV apps, both of which are available for download onto your mobile or tablet device. More

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      Everton vs Tottenham: Live stream, TV channel, team news and kick-off time for Premier League match TONIGHT

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      TOTTENHAM take on Everton in their next Premier League clash as Jose Mourinho looks to turn his side’s fortunes around. Spurs lost 3-1 to Manchester United at home last weekend, having led 1-0 at half-time, and serious questions are being asked of the Portuguese manager’s ability to do the job.
      Tottenham and Everton played out an exciting nine-goal thriller earlier this yearCredit: AFP
      What time does Everton vs Tottenham kick-off?

      Everton’s clash with Tottenham will get underway from 8pm UK time tonight.

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

      Tottenham’s visit to Everton will be shown live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event.
      You can live stream the action from the Sky Go or NOW TV apps, both of which are available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.

      Team news
      Everton could see the return of multiple players to their squad for the visit of Tottenham on Friday evening.
      Allan, Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Andre Gomes could all be in line to start the game, and the same can be said for goalkeeper Jordan Pickford.
      Bernard, Fabian Delph and Abdoulaye Doucoure are all still out of action, however.
      Tottenham have injury problems in Ben Davies and Matt Doherty to worry about, but Toby Alderweireld and Moussa Sissoko are likely to start the game.
      Harry Kane and Heung-min Son should also continue their runs in the side up front.
      Odds

      Everton – 23/10
      Draw – 23/10
      Tottenham – 6/5

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