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      Premier League yellow ball: When did teams begin using the new hi-vis Nike Flight ball?

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      FOOTBALL fans may have been quick to spot Premier League teams using the famous yellow ball over the weekend.
      That’s right, Nike’s new bright creation means one thing – winter has finally arrived.

      The ball was first used in Newcastle’s home fixture with Chelsea on Nov 21Credit: Getty Images – Getty

      The yellow ball usually gets brought into action once the clocks go back in the UK – but this year it was a little later.
      When did the yellow ball come into action?
      Nike’s new hi-vis ‘Flight’ ball was brought into the Premier League on November 21.
      The first two sides to use the ball were Chelsea and Newcastle during their game at St James’ Park, which the Blues won 2-0.
      The ball will be used until the end of March, when the clocks go forward again.

      What are the differences between the yellow ball and the white ball?
      The ball is pretty similar to this year’s standard white ‘Flight’ ball.
      They key difference being that the winter ball is bright yellow with flashes of purple and orange.
      The ball features aerosculpt technology, like most of the recent Nike footballs, including last season’s.
      The Premier League logo is visible on the official ball, alongside ‘2020-2021′ text written next to it.

      Chelsea beat Newcastle 2-0 at St James’ Park, where the yellow ball debuted for the seasonCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Where can I buy the yellow ball and how much is it?
      The yellow ball is available on Nike’s website for just £24.95.
      The official ball, which will be used in the Premier League, can be purchased for a waller-crippling £124.95. More

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      What is Lewis Hamilton’s net worth, how many F1 titles has he won as superstar set to be KNIGHTED

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      LEWIS Hamilton is Britain’s most successful Formula One driver of all time.
      Just last week he made history by tying Michael Schumacher’s record for most F1 world titles won with SEVEN.

      Here’s everything you need to know about his net worth, racing career and more…
      How old is Lewis Hamilton? What’s his net worth? 
      Lewis Hamilton, 35, was born in Stevenage, Hertfordshire.
      At the age of 10 the promising go-karter from the John Henry Newman School in his hometown approached McLaren team principal Ron Dennis at the Autosport Awards ceremony and told him: “I want to race for you one day.”
      Less than three years later McLaren and Mercedes-Benz signed him to their Young Driver Support Programme.

      Today the racing star has a reported net worth of £224 million and earlier this year he was Britain’s wealthiest sportsperson in the Sunday Times Rich List.
      His wealth increased over the year by £37m, making him the richest person in the list’s 32-year-history.
      Keep up to date with ALL the Formula One news and gossip in our Motorsport section.

      Lewis Hamilton takes to the podium at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in 2018Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      What has Lewis Hamilton said about BLM?
      Hamilton has been incredibly strong in his support for the Black Lives Matter movement and has kneeled numerous times before races this season.

      He’s also worn T-shirts and helmets with ‘BLM’ emblazoned them, following the death of George Floyd earlier this year.
      “I follow my heart and do what is right and that was me following my heart,” he said in September.
      “I did something that has never really happened in F1 and obviously they will stop it from happening moving forwards.
      “People talk about sport not being a place for politics but ultimately it is a human rights issue and that is something we should be pushing towards.
      “We have a huge, amazing group of people that watch our sport from different backgrounds and cultures and we should be pushing positive messages towards them, especially for equality.”

      What happened at Lewis Hamilton’s debut F1 season?
      Hamilton’s Formula One debut came in 2007 and that season he won four races and secured six poles.
      Amazingly, he made the podium in his first nine races and outperformed champion team mate Fernando Alonso.
      He was actually title-favourite until errors in final two rounds dropped him to second place behind Kimi Raikkonen.

      Hamilton is the first British driver to four straight World titlesCredit: PA:Press Association
      How many times has Lewis been Formula One world champion?
      Hamilton has been world champion a joint-record seven times – in 2008, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020.
      In 2008, aged 23, he became the youngest ever world champion after five wins and a further five podiums took him to the title by a single point.
      2014 saw him enjoy Mercedes F1 W05 Hybrid’s dominance, taking 11 wins en route to his second world title. Team-mate Rosberg pushed him all the way with the championship only decided in the final race.
      In 2017 he won the Mexican Grand Prix and defended his title again in 2018, before doing the same last year.
      And just last week Hamilton won the Turkish Grand Prix to go level with the legendary Michael Schumacher.
      His astonishing achievements in the sport mean that in the new year, Hamilton will be knighted by the Queen for his services to sport. 

      What sponsorship deals does Lewis Hamilton have?
      In 2014, Lewis was named the most marketable sportsman in the world.
      He currently has personal sponsorship deals with Bose, L’Oreal, Mercedes-Benz, Monster Energy, Police, Puma, Sony, Tommy Hilfiger, Vodafone-USD.
      Combined the deals earn him an estimated £9 million a year.
      The figure is expected to rise as more brands look to work with him following his historic seventh title. More

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      Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr: UK start time, date, TV channel, live stream, undercard and rules for huge boxing fight

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      BOXING legends Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr will face off in a spectacular exhibition fight in LA.
      The 54-year-old Tyson will face Jones, 51, in a long-awaited bout, with the Baddest Man on the Planet dropping an incredible SIX stone to get in shape for the clash.

      How Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr match up

      The California State Commission say the exhibition will be fought under the rules that both men will not look for the knock-out and will instead “exhibit” their skills, but both fighters have come out and said the contrary.
      When is Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr?
      The big fight is now set for Thanksgiving Weekend – Saturday, November 28 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
      It was originally set to take place on September 12 but the event has been postponed until later in the year.
      The undercard is expected to start at 9pm ET which is 1am GMT and the main event will follow between 4am and 5am GMT.
      The legends are set to eight rounds in the ring, with Youtube star Jake Paul and NBA star Nate Robinson confirmed for the undercard.

      Iron Mike Tyson is set to return to the ring for the epic fightCredit: Getty

      What live stream and TV channel is Tyson vs Jones Jr on? 
      BT Sport Box Office will be broadcasting the fight in the UK.
      The event will cost £19.95 to watch.
      Coverage begins at 8pm ET, which is midnight in UK. The undercard is set to start from 1am GMT.
      The social media site Triller will also be airing the PPV fight.
      Emmy-winner Mario Lopez hosts the show, and musical acts will be announced for performances too.
      Who is on the Tyson vs Jones Jr undercard?
      YouTuber Jake Paul leads the way on the four-fight card when he takes on ex-NBA star Nate Robinson.
      Elsewhere KSI’s trainer Viddal Riley is also in action as is former super-middleweight champion Badou Jack.
      Tyson vs Jones Jr
      Badou Jack vs Blake McKernan
      Jake Paul vs Nate Robinson
      Viddal Riley vs Rashad Coulter

      What are the rules of the fight?
      The fight will be contested over eight, two-minute rounds.

      No headguards will be worn but the fighters will be wearing larger 12-ounce gloves.
      Technically the fight can only be stopped if there is a knock-out, but California State Athletic Commission executive director Andy Forster said he will stop it as soon as a cut appears.
      Forster said: “Tyson and Jones Jr. won’t be wearing headgear for the fight. They’ll be lacing up 12-ounce gloves and there won’t be any judges present at the fight to score the action. So, technically, there won’t be a winner unless a knockout somehow occurs, or either fighter is deemed unfit to continue.
      “They can move around and make some money, but I told them if you get cut, it’s over.”

      Roy Jones Jr, 51, last fought only two years ago
      What have they said?
      Mike Tyson: “We’re throwing punches at each other. This is going to be my definition of fun … broken eye sockets, broken jaw, broken rib. That’s fun to me.”
      Roy Jones Jr: “He’s still Mike Tyson, he’s still one of the strongest, most explosive people who ever touched a boxing ring. If anything, I made a mistake going in with him.
      “He’s the bigger guy, he’s the explosive guy. He’s going to have all the first-round fireworks, not me.
      “I do have first-round fireworks, but he’s known for more first-round fireworks than anybody to ever touch boxing, other than maybe George Foreman.” More

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      Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr undercard: Who is fighting on HUGE bill in Los Angeles?

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      MIKE TYSON returns to the ring for a huge clash with Roy Jones Jr – but plenty of effort has gone into the fights due to take place beforehand.
      Event organisers have pandered to the general public with the bouts they’ve picked to go ahead on the card.

      Mike Tyson hasn’t fought since 2005 when he was knocked out by Kevin McBrideCredit: AP:Associated Press

      As if Tyson and Jones Jr weren’t big enough names, YouTubers and even a former NBA star will feature on the Los Angeles bill.
      It’s due to be one hugely entertaining night of action, as two ring legends finally collide.
      What Tyson and Jones Jr have said
      “Now I’m doing it with a lot more enthusiasm because I’m doing it for someone else,” Tyson explained.
      “Nobody has to ever worry about me getting rich, or getting jealous, or saying I’m doing this for money.

      “I’m not getting anything. I just feel good doing this because I can.”

      Roy Jones hasn’t fought since 2018, having retired late in his careerCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Jones Jr said: “I thought I was done.
      “When I got the call from my team saying ‘Mike Tyson wants to fight you’ — that’s bucket-list material.
      “Everywhere I go in life, people ask me ‘Hey, did you ever fight Mike Tyson?’ Now I don’t have to say ‘No’ no more.

      “I’m so glad to get this opportunity because now I can say, ‘Yes, I did. I sure did.’
      “And guess what? Tune in on the 28th, and you’ll see how it goes.”
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      Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr
      Jake Paul vs Nate Robinson
      Badou Jack vs Blake McKernan
      Viddal Riley vs Rashad Coulter
      Jamaine Ortiz vs. Nahir Albright
      Irvin Gonzalez Jr. vs. Edward Vasquez
      Juiseppe Cusumano vs. Nick Jones

      What channel is it on and can it be live streamed??
      BT Sport Box Office will be broadcasting the fight in the UK.
      Coverage begins at 8pm ET, which is midnight in UK. The undercard is set to start from 1am GMT.
      You can live stream the fight from the BT Sport Box Office app.
      The social media site Triller will also be airing the PPV fight. More

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      Napoli vs AC Milan: Live stream FREE, TV channel, team news and kick-off time for huge Serie A clash

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      AC MILAN find themselves top of Serie A but have a game against Napoli to contend with next.
      The seven-time Champions League winners are flying high at the summit of the table at the moment in what’s been an exciting Serie A season so far.

      Zlatan Ibrahimovic is currently top of the Serie A scoring charts Credit: Reuters

      Napoli aren’t too far behind on third place, just three points behind Milan, who have already beaten rivals Inter this season.
      What time does Napoli vs AC Milan kick off?
      Napoli vs AC Milan will kick-off at 7.45pm on Sunday, November 22.
      The game will take place at Napoli’s San Paolo Stadium.
      There will be around 1,000 fans in the stadium to watch the clash.
      What TV channel is Napoli vs AC Milan on and can I live stream it?
      Napoli vs AC Milan is available to watch on both Premier Sports 2 and via the LiveScore app.
      You can subscribe to Premier Sports HERE, where a six-month contract will set you back £9.99 a month. For just one month of action, a one-off £11.99 fee is available.
      The game can be streamed on a mobile or tablet device from the Premier Sports Player or LiveScore app.

      Is the game FREE to watch?
      Yes, you can watch the game for free on the LiveScore app.
      LiveScore can be downloaded straight onto your mobile or tablet device.

      Napoli will be aiming to go level on points with AC Milan with a winCredit: AP:Associated Press
      What is the team news?
      Napoli could be without four key starters ahead of their game with AC Milan.
      Gennaro Gattuso faces his former side but may have to deal with the absences of Victor Osimhen, David Ospina, Elseid Hyasj and Timeoue Bakayoko.
      Osimhen has a dislocated shoulder while Hyasj tested positive for the coronavirus.

      Bakayoko is said to be unwell while Ospina is dealing with a muscle probkem.
      Milan, however will be without Stefano Pioli and Giacomo Murelli, who are both injured.
      Odds?
      Napoli – 5/4
      Draw – 5/2

      AC Milan – 2/1
      *Odd courtesy of Ladbrokes and correct at time of publication. More

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      Why is Mo Salah not playing against Leicester, and when will Liverpool forward return?

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      LIVERPOOL have an important test with table-toppers Leicester – but Mo Salah won’t be able to help his team.
      Salah has been in brilliant form this season, scoring eight goals in eight games for the Premier League champions so far.

      Mo Salah has been one of Liverpool’s best players this seasonCredit: AP:Associated Press

      But Jurgen Klopp will have to do without him following his time away on international duty with Egypt over the past couple of weeks.
      Why isn’t Mo Salah playing against Leicester?
      Salah tested positive for Covid-19 while on international duty with Egypt.
      However, a video surfaced the same week which showed Salah dancing at his brother’s wedding.
      Salah has been self-isolating since the incident last week.

      Mo Salah has scored eight goals for Liverpool this season Credit: EPA
      When will he return?
      Salah will definitely miss the game with Leicester.
      The Egyptian will also likely miss out on Liverpool’s Champions League clash with Atalanta.
      What has Jurgen Klopp said about it?
      “He is in a good place. He feels well,” The German explained.
      “There is nothing to say in public about all the things I talk to my players about but I can say in the summer I was in Germany and a friend moved his birthday party because I was there.

      “There were 50 people attending. I decided at the last minute not to go and it was allowed in Germany. It was outside but I did not go.

      Manager Jurgen Klopp has spoken with Mo Salah about the situationCredit: PA:Press Association
      “In other countries there is more social pressure on you and a brother’s wedding is a very special moment.
      “What I can say is that my players are all incredibly disciplined. There were some cases but they all know about the situation.
      “But sometimes it doesn’t work out like this and something happens, and we are in the situation we are in, but all the rest is between me and Mo, and we did that already so we are fine.” More

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      Liverpool vs Leicester: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for Premier League clash

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      LIVERPOOL host Leicester as the Reds look to get back to winning ways in the Premier League.
      Before the international break, Jurgen Klopp’s champions were held to a 1-1 draw against Manchester City at the Etihad.

      Liverpool shared the points with City before the international breakCredit: AP:Associated Press

      Now back at Anfield, they welcome a Leicester side who are flying high this season and dreaming of another shock title challenge.
      When is Liverpool vs Leicester?
      This Premier League clash is part of the Super Sunday schedule on November 22.
      Kick-off is at 7.15pm GMT.
      When the sides met here last season, a James Milner penalty gave Liverpool a 2-1 victory in the 95th minute.
      Leicester haven’t won at Anfield since 2000, losing on seven out of their last ten visit.
      What TV channel is Liverpool vs Leicester on and can I live stream it?
      You can catch this game live on Sky Sports Main Event, Premier League and Ultra HD.
      If you’re a Sky subscriber, download the Sky Go app to stream on a number of devices.
      Non-subscribers can watch the game by grabbing a NOW TV pass from £9.98.

      What is the team news?
      Liverpool are missing a number of key players with Klopp sent for a defensive headache.
      Virgil Van Dijk is out long-term and the German is also without Joe Gomez.
      Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson are huge doubts, while Mo Salah tested positive for coronavirus while on international duty.

      For the Foxes, Wilfred Ndidi looks set to feature for the first time since September after returning from injury.
      Timothy Castagne was also spotted back in training, but this one might come too soon for the Italian.
      Match odds
      Liverpool victory – 10/11
      Draw – 11/4
      Leicester win – 27/10
      Over 2.5 goals – 4/7
      *All odds from Ladbrokes and correct at time of publication. More

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      Leeds vs Arsenal: Live stream, TV channel, team news and kick-off time for Premier League clash at Elland Road

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      LEEDS will be hopeful of getting back to winning ways in the Premier League but will have it tough against Arsenal.
      The Gunners, however, have lost three of their last five in the league themselves, and are also looking to register a victory.

      Mikel Arteta will want to get Arsenal back in the winning grovoe vs LeedsCredit: Getty – Pool

      Marcelo Bielsa’s side came unstuck in clashes with Leicester and Crystal Palace while Arsenal were embarrassed by Aston Villa in a 3-0 loss before the international break.
      And in what should be a game of tactical warfare, we’re promised an entertaining match-up from start to finish at Elland Road.
      What time does Leeds vs Arsenal kick-off?
      Leeds vs Arsenal will get underway at 4.30pm UK time on Sunday, November 22.
      The game will take place at Elland Road.
      There will be no supporters in attendance, however.
      What TV channel is Leeds vs Arsenal on and can I live stream it?
      Leeds vs Arsenal will be shown live on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Premier League.
      Coverage of Super Sunday will get underway get underway at 1pm UK time with the Leeds vs Arsenal to come after West Ham’s game with Sheffield United.
      To stream the game live, head to your SkyGo account.
      Non-Sky Sports subscription can still watch all the action with a Now TV Day Pass from £9.99.

      Patrick Bamford has scored seven goals in the Premier League for LeedsCredit: Getty – Pool
      What is the team news?
      Arsenal have been dealt a double blow ahead of the game as both Sead Kolasinac and Mohamed Elneny have tested positive for coronavirus and will miss the game.
      Thomas Partey may feature, having elected to not go on international duty after his ankle sprain in the Villa loss.

      Both Bukayo Saka and Ainsley Maitland-Niles will return from International duty with England without knocks.
      Reiss Nelson has missed Arsenal’s last two but whether he makes the match-day squad depends on his current fitness levels.
      Rodrigo could be back in contention to play for Leeds after missing the defeats against Leicester and Palace.

      Odds
      Leeds – 21/10

      Draw – 5/2
      Arsenal 6/5
      *Odds courtesy of Ladbrokes and correct at time of publication. More