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      Who is Edoardo Bove?

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      EDOARDO BOVE is a promising young footballing talent – but thoughts and prayers are with him at this time after he collapsed on the field in worrying scenes.Here is what we know about the Fiorentina star.Edoardo Bove is on loan to FiorentinaCredit: GettyWho is Edoardo Bove?Born in Rome, Edoardo Bove’s paternal family is originally from Naples while his mother is German-Italian.Bove was raised in the quartiere of Appio-Latino and studied at the Massimo Institute in Rome’s neighbourhood.The Italian midfielder started playing football in the Roman club of Boreale Donorione until 2012 when he joined Roma following a successful trial.He was called up by the first team on December 3 for a Europa League match against Young Boys in 2020.Read more on footballHowever, he made his professional debut for Roma on May 9 in 2021 – scoring his first senior goal in a 2-2 draw against Verona on February 2022.On August 30, 2024, Bove joined fellow Serie A club Fiorentina on a season-long loan with the option to make the move permanent.What happened to Edoardo Bove?Edoardo Bove collapsed on the pitch during Fiorentina’s match against Inter Milan.The horrible scenes occurred in the 15th minute of the clash.Most read in FootballPlayers and staff formed a wall around the midfielder while medical staff tended to the 22-year-old.Team-mates and rivals alike were seen crying and with their hands on their heads as the terrifying ordeal played out.Bove was then placed in an ambulance before being taken to hospital.Referee Daniele Doveri later told players to leave the pitch, with the match suspended due to the medical emergency.Did the match get postponed?Italian media have reported the star is now conscious and breathing on his own.The game was then officially postponed to a later date.A Serie A statement said: “The match will not resume and is postponed to a date to be determined.”With the game interrupted, Bove collapsed to the ground and the situation immediately appeared very serious.”An ambulance took the player away.”TributesFormer Manchester United star David de Gea, who joined Fiorentina earlier this season, released a statement on social media praying for Bove’s health.He said: “God please,” followed by a praying hands emoji.READ MORE SUN STORIESItalian tennis player Flavio Cobolli, who is said to be a good friend of Bove since his time at Roma posted a story on Instagram saying: “Come on my friend,” followed by a heart emoji.TNT Sports commentator Adam Summerton said: “Thoughts with Edoardo Bove & all at Fiorentina.” More

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      Who is BBC snooker and ITV sports presenter Seema Jaswal?

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      Seema Jaswal has an outstanding CV in sports broadcasting with appearances across ITV and BBC sports coverage. The 39-year-old from Richmond became the first female presenter to present a Men’s World Cup Quarter final for a UK broadcaster – Morocco vs Portugal for ITV at Qatar 2022.Jaswal also spent three years working for Channel 5’s The Wright StuffNow, Jaswal works with Premier League productions on their global Matchday Live coverage and makes appearances across a wide array of sporting events.ITV employed Jaswal for the 2018 World Cup in Russia, working as a reporter.Since, Jaswal has covered the Premier League, Cricket World Cup, Euro 2020, FA Cup, and 2022 FIFA World Cup.. Jaswal is expected to get involved in more snooker coverageThe presenter has the CV of dreams when it comes to sports broadcasting. Having presented the World Snooker Championship with the BBC, Jaswal is ecurrently on snooker fans’ screens at the UK Championships 2024.She also appeared on Channel 4’s coverage of the BDO Darts and the BBC for Snooker’s Triple Crown events.How old is Seema Jaswal?Jaswal has now been in TV and radio for over a decade, starting her career as a runner for Sky Sports.That is after she got her big break on CBBC presenting Newsround as Sportsround’s ‘roving reporter’ in 2008.Most read in Euro 2024Born in 1985, she is currently 39 years old. Is Seema Jaswal married?Seema’s maiden name is Pathan but she likes to keep her private life out of the public eye.Former England boss Fabio Capello says ‘fear’ will end Euro 2024 dream as he identifies player as the weakest linkShe is married but prefers to keep her husband out the limelight. More

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      Why is Manchester United vs Everton kicking-off at an unusual time?

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      MANCHESTER UNITED host Everton at Old Trafford on Sunday – but fans must factor in the unusual kick-off time.Ruben Amorim quickly learnt the level of competition in England, drawing 1-1 with Ipswich Town in his debut leaving his side in twelfth place.Rasmus Hojlund celebrates scoring in the Europa LeagueCredit: GettyThe Red Devils then scraped a 3-2 win over Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt in the Europa League, having fallen 2-1 down in the first half.The Portuguese manager is desperate for a comfortable victory heading into their clash with the Toffees, and could face serious questioning if his side fail to deliver a strong performance.On Merseyside, Sean Dyche is also struggling to get his side going and looks set to be in a relegation battle if things don’t improve.Currently in 15th place, the Everton hierarchy are already looking at replacements with former boss David Moyes in the running.Read more Man United newsEverton have won one of their last five Premier League fixturesCredit: ReutersA win on Sunday would be a great result for both teams, but fans should be aware of the schedule change.Why is Manchester United vs Everton kicking off at a unique time?Two fixtures are kicking off with rescheduled start times on Sunday as Liverpool vs Manchester City has also been moved. This is not the first time different kick-off times have been put in place for Premier League fixtures with Liverpool and Man City fixtures also being moved in November 2023. Police have requested the scheduling changes as a method of controlling fan movement and preventing confrontation. Most read in FootballWith four big teams and huge rivals crossing paths on the same day, police want to avoid conflict and harm.In 2022, the City team bus was damaged by fans as it left Anfield.And, Liverpool fans were faced with chants concerning the club’s tragedies. As a result, Manchester United vs Everton will kick-off at 1.30pm GMT on Sunday, December 1 – half an hour earlier than the usual 2pm kick off slot. More

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      Why is Liverpool vs Man City kicking off at 4pm on Sunday?

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      MAN CITY face league leaders Liverpool this weekend having lost three Premier League games on the bounce.Pep Guardiola is enduring the toughest period of his career – losing five fixtures in a row for the first time – having recently signed a new contract.Manchester City’s nightmare continued in Europe this weekCredit: GettyTwo losses to Tottenham Hotspur, and losses to Bournemouth, Sporting Lisbon and Brighton have spoiled City’s Christmas run-in.Form is going from bad to worse for the Spaniard’s side, who threw away a 3-0 lead in the Champions League against Feyenoord to draw 3-3 with Arne Slot’s former team.Guardiola was then pictured with scratches across his head and face. Pep Guardiola’s scratched headIn the opposing dugout, Slot will be licking his lips at the chance to round off a dominant run of form for the Reds and extend their eight point lead at the top of the table.More Premier League newsLiverpool collected a 2-0 victory midweek, putting in a dominant performance against long-running European rivals Real Madrid.Alexis Mac Allister combined with Conor Bradley to work the ball into the Madrid penalty area before finishing neatly into the bottom left.Substitute Cody Gakpo headed home from a trademark Andy Robertson’s cross to seal the victory. The Reds will be hoping to finish a packed run of fixtures with a win over title rivals Man City.Most read in FootballConor Bradley egged on the Kop with a crunching challenge on Kylian MbappeCredit: GettyWhy is Liverpool vs Man City kicking off at an unusual time?This is not the first time the title clash has been given a unique kick-off time.In March, the 1-1 draw between the two kicked off at 3.45pm GMT. Back in November 2023, the fixture was moved from 5.30pm to 12.30pm GMT.On Sunday, the match is due to kick off at 4pm GMT – 30 minutes earlier than the regular 4.30pm schedule.Police concerns have caused the change which is put in place to try and avoid confrontations between fans.Clashes in 2022 led to the City team bus being damaged by fans when leaving Anfield.While Liverpool supporters were subjected to chants relating to the club’s tragedies. More

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      When is the FA Cup third round draw? Date, FREE live stream, TV channel, ball numbers, fixtures and results

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      THE FA Cup third round draw sees Premier League sides and Championship teams join the pot of England’s oldest national football competition.Dating back to the 1871/72 season, the FA cup is open to every club in the country down to level nine of the English football league system – clubs at level 10 have the chance to stand-in for non-entries. The FA Cup trophy ahead of last season’s final between Manchester United and Manchester City.Credit: PAClubs compete through 12 randomly drawn rounds, leading to the semi-finals and the final – both played at Wembley. With no seeding involved, higher-level clubs including Prem teams enter the competition in round three entering.Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United are the defending champions, following a shock 2-1 victory over noisy neighbours Manchester City last season. Both finalists will be drawn in the third round.Bruno Fernandes lifts the FA Cup trophy after Manchester United beat rivals Manchester City.Credit: RexWhen is the FA Cup third round draw?The FA Cup third round draw is scheduled for Monday, December 2It is expected to get underway at 7pm GMT.Read more about football newsWhat TV channel is the FA Cup third round draw on and can it be live streamed for FREE?The draw will be shown LIVE on BBC TWO in the UK. Fans can stream the entire action for FREE on BBC iPlayer or the BBC Sport websiteSunSport will also have coverage of draw through our LIVE BLOGWhich Premier League teams are in the FA Cup third round draw?All 20 Premier League teams are entering the draw in the third round. Alongside the 24 teams competing in the Championship. What are the ball numbers for the FA Cup third round draw?Ball numbers will be confirmed closer to the time of the draw on Monday, December 2. Most read in FootballWhat are the FA cup second round fixtures?Here are the fixtures scheduled for the FA Cup second round:Friday 29 November Harrogate Town v. Gainsborough Trinity (Live on BBC Two) – 7.45pmSaturday 30 NovemberWealdstone v. Wycombe Wanderers (Live on ITV1, ITVX and STV) – 11.30am GMTAll matches below kick off at 3pm GMT Salford City v. Cheltenham TownWalsall v. Charlton AthleticExeter City v. ChesterfieldLeyton Orient v. Oldham AthleticBarnsley v. Bristol RoversAccrington Stanley v. Swindon TownCrawley Town v. Lincoln CityStevenage v. Mansfield TownPeterborough United v. Notts CountyStockport County v. Brackley TownMorecambe v. Bradford CityCambridge United v. Wigan AthleticSaturday 30 NovemberAFC Wimbledon v. Dagenham & Redbridge (Live on ITVX) – 7.15pm GMTSunday 1 DecemberREAD MORE SUN STORIESKettering Town v. Doncaster Rovers (Live on BBC Two) 12pm GMTBlackpool v. Birmingham City – 1pm GMTBurton Albion v. Tamworth – 2pm GMTReading v. Harborough Town – 2pm GMTSolihull Moors v. Bromley (Live on ITV1, ITVX and STV) – 3.15pm GMTThe winning and losing clubs will receive £75,000 and £25,000 respectively from the competition’s prize fund for the second round. More

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      Is HS Tikky Tokky fighting on Misfits Boxing 19 card?

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      SOME huge names are on the mega Misfits Boxing card taking place this evening.The stacked bill is topped by long-term rivals Gib and Slim finally going head-to-head.Gib faces Slim in tonight’s main eventCredit: GettyMISFITS BOXING 19 LIVEOther big names on the card include KSI’s brother Deji as he makes a stunning return after over a year out of the ring.The YouTube star is taking on Dawood Savage in one of the most eagerly-anticipated bouts of the night.TikTok sensation HS Tikky Tokky was due to fight this evening but it’s unclear whether or not he will take to the ring.READ MORE IN BOXINGIs HS Tikky Tokky fighting on Misfits Boxing 19 card?HS Tikky Tokky was due to fight Masia Warrior on tonight’s huge Misfits supercard.But speculation over the TikTok star withdrawing from the fight began last night when he took to Instagram to say he ‘injured his shoulder’ and that he ‘couldn’t scrap tomorrow’.However, there was another twist on the day of the fight when HS Tikky Tokky posted a video on X with the caption, “IF I GET A KO TONIGHT IM GIVING A BAG TO SOMEONE WHO LKS RRRTTTS N COMMENTS MUST BE FOLLLLLLLOWING.”This post suggested that the fight was still going ahead until DAZN revealed the running order of tonight’s show, and it did not include HS Tikky Tokky’s fight.Most read in BoxingThe official running order suggests that we will not see the TikTok star’s fight with Masia Warrior this evening.Fans may not have seen HS Tikky Tokky in action in Qatar, but they were treated to some huge fight news after KSI announced the internet sensation will face Wade Plemons on a Misfits card in the near future.How to watch Misfits Boxing 19Misfits Boxing 19 will be aired on DAZN.The show will began at 3pm GMT.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. More

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      Who is Misfits Boxer and YouTuber Warren Spencer AKA The Mechanic – and when is he fighting NichLmao?

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      WARREN SPENCER has been training hard in a bid to comeback from his debut loss with Misfits Boxing.Spencer, AKA The Mechanic, is taking on Nichlmao – full name Nicholai Perrett – on the Misfits 19 Supercard in Qatar TONIGHT.Warren Spencer will face Nichlmao TONIGHT after their clashed at the weigh-inThe former mechanic weighed in at 163 pounds, two pounds heavier than his opponent.KSI looked on as the pair exchanged heated discussion before Nichlmao jokingly stripped the sunglasses from Spencer’s face.Security guards were forced to hold the pair back as they tried to break-free and throw punches. Spencer claimed the fight was personal in an interview after the weigh-in saying: “This is personal now, between me and him.Read more abut Misfits Boxing”He sent me a message last night on Instagram, he said your Nan’s egg and chips sucks.”No one disses my Nan’s egg and chips and gets away with it.”Fans will be excited to see how this one plays out on Thursday, November 28.Most read in BoxingWho is Warren Spencer?Warren Spencer left his previous life behind to become a professional crossover boxer but not much is known about his private life.Spencer’s father was a mechanic and inspired him to take on his first career.On a recent podcast, The Mechanic explained how watching his father rebuild a motorbike inspired his dream.After six to seven years as a mechanic, Spencer made the change to boxing and hasn’t looked back since. Warren “The Mechanic” Spencer’s boxing recordSpencer has fought taken part in three crossover fights since he left the nuts and bolts behind. Losing his first exhibition bout against Aaron Chalmers via unanimous decision, the Mechanic had a tough start in the boxing world.Warren Spencer spent time training with fellow influencer Andrew Tate.However, the newcomer managed to turn his fortune around and delivered a convincing victory in his second fight – delivering a knockout against Dawood Savage in just 40 seconds.Warren Spencer’s sunglasses businessDespite leaving his toolbox behind, Spencer has continued to push new businesses and ideas where possible. ‘Gigs Eyewear’, the Mechanic’s latest venture, provides biodegradable sunglasses which he claims are ‘designed to be lost’ on a recent podcast.Misfits BoxingMisfits Boxing is a boxing promotional company formed through the partnership of YouTuber KSI and Wasserman Boxing in June 2021.The “MF & DAZN: X Series” have been produced in collaboration with DAZN, leading to a new 5-year deal signed between the pair in 2023.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe deal will continue the promotion and broadcasting of influencer/crossover boxing fights, with two pay-per-views each year.More newcomers, like Warren Spencer, are expected to follow the deal. More

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      Who is Misfits boxing star and Youtuber Lil CraCra and when is he fighting YuddyGangTV?

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      MISFITS Boxing star Lil CraCra is backed to win his upcoming bout by many fans. With over 700k followers across social media, YouTuber Lil CraCra has earned his spot on the Gib vs Slim undercard at Misfits Boxing 19.Lil CraCra squares up with opponent YuddyGangTV ahead of their trilogy clashCredit: @reemoo702The clash, taking place in Qatar on Thursday, November 28, marks a trilogy of fights between YuddyGangTV and Lil CraCra.With a no-contest result followed by a victory for YuddyGangTV, Lil CraCra is still chasing a victory over his rival.At the press conference, both fighters displayed a calm demeanour and refused to raise hands or get into debate. Lil CraCra weighed in at 132.3 pounds, two pounds lighter than YuddyGangTV at 134.6 pounds.Read more about Misfits BoxingThe face off at the weigh-in reflected the presser and neither fighter lost their temper. Who is Lil CraCra?Ree Der Moo AKA Lil CraCra is fighting out of Syracuse, New York, with Philippine nationality but very little is known about his personal life.The YouTuber began his boxing journey posting street fights online and collaborating with smaller channels and leagues. Lil CraCra fighting in the streets for one of his early YouTube videosNow, joining Misfits Lil CraCra has fought his way up the influencer boxing ladder and boasts a huge online following. Most read in BoxingWhat is Lil CraCra’s boxing record?With four professional fights to his name, Lil CraCra is very much a newcomer in boxing but is fairly experienced in the influencer/crossover world.The Youtube boxer’s first fight came in March 2024, in a no contest result against his upcoming opponent YuddyGangTV.The rematch, two months later, saw YuddyGangTV come out on top – leaving CraCra with a 0-1-1 record. For his third bout, Lil CraCra took on Ace Musa and collected his long-awaited first victory.The YouTuber won after five full rounds and earned himself a spot on the Elle Brooke vs. Jenny Savage card.Lil CraCra’s fourth and most recent fight was against Joey Knight and saw him push through another five rounds for his second victory. Now, CraCra has setup a trilogy clash against YuddyGangTV taking on the Misfits Boxing 19 Gib vs. Slim fight card.What is Misfits Boxing?Misfits Boxing is a boxing promotional company formed through the partnership of YouTuber KSI and Wasserman Boxing in June 2021.The “MF & DAZN: X Series” have been produced in collaboration with DAZN, leading to a new 5-year deal signed between the pair in 2023.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe deal will continue the promotion and broadcasting of influencer/crossover boxing fights, with two pay-per-views each year.As the promoter keeps growing, opportunities for newcomers like Lil CraCra should keep coming. More