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      Where does Lewis Hamilton need to finish to win F1 World Championship in Turkey TODAY?

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      LEWIS HAMILTON is on the brink of winning a joint-record seventh F1 World Championship this weekend.
      The 35-year-old can tie legendary racer Michael Schumacher’s tally with a win at the Turkish Grand Prix on Sunday.

      Only Valtteri Bottas can catch Hamilton in this year’s championship race.

      Hamilton can only be caught by his Mercedes team-mate Bottas Credit: AFP
      But on Sunday, there are multiple ways in which Hamilton can secure himself a sweet victory over his Mercedes team-mate.
      Hamilton already leads Bottas by 85 points so if he outscores his Finnish rival this weekend, the race to title supremacy is finished.
      Even if Bottas manages to outscore his Brit rival, then there are still multiple ways in which Hamilton can get the job done.

      Hamilton can finish as low as 10th on Sunday in TurkeyCredit: 2020 Getty Images

      Hamilton is looking to win his seventh F1 World ChampionshipCredit: Splash News
      If Bottas wins the Turkish Grand Prix and gets the fastest lap, the title race will continue on to the Bahrain GP.
      But Hamilton will win it all on Sunday if he comes second and Bottas fails to nab the fastest lap.
      Should Bottas finish second and obtain the fastest lap, Hamilton only needs to finish fourth.
      Hamilton can also finish fifth if Bottas ends up in third place with the fastest lap.

      If Bottas ends the day in fourth place, Hamilton can finish in seventh or eighth WITH the fastest lap.
      Hamilton can also afford to slip to eighth, so long as Bottas ends his day in fifth position.
      Bottas finishing sixth with the fastest lap would allow Hamilton to finish ninth.
      And a lowly sixth place finish for Bottas would see Hamilton secure his seventh title as long as he finishes in 10th place or higher.

      That same pattern continues all the way down to a seventh or lower finish for Bottas, which would see Hamilton clinch the title wherever he ends up.
      Hamilton spoke about the potential achievement and noted that matching Schumacher would be something to be ‘incredibly proud’ of.
      “Matching an icon like Michael; I’d be incredibly proud of that,” Hamilton said.
      “But it’s more the message it sends to not just kids, but mostly kids, that you have to dream bigger than you think you can dream and don’t let anyone tell you you can’t go for that.” More

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      Belgium vs England: Live stream, TV channel, team news and kick-off time for crunch UEFA Nations League match-up

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      ENGLAND take on Belgium in their fifth UEFA Nations League group game this year – one they need to win badly.
      The Three Lions have already defeated Belgium this year, beating them 2-1 last month at Wembley.

      Lukaku scored against England in their first Nations League clashCredit: AP:Associated Press

      But Gareth Southgate’s side couldn’t capitalise on the result as England lost their game after 1-0 to Denmark.
      So on Sunday England will need to be firing on all cylinders in order to head into their final game with Iceland with a chance to moving on to next year’s finals.
      What time is kick-off?
      Belgium vs England will kick off at 7.45pm UK time on Sunday, November 15.
      The game will take place at the King Power Stadion in Leuven.
      The game was originally scheduled to take place in Brussels but it was moved because of a Covid curfew in the capital.
      What channel is it on and can it be live streamed?
      England vs Belgium will be shown live on Sky Sports Football.
      The game can be live-streamed through your mobile device or tablet, providing you have a NOW TV or Sky Go account.

      What is the team news?
      Manchester United captain Harry Maguire is suspended, having picked up a red card in England’s last Nations League clash with Denmark.
      Chelsea’s Reece James, who has been pivotal for Southgate’s side at right-back, will return to his club because he is also suspended.

      Conor Coady has to miss out on the game as he is self-isolating after being made aware he inadvertently came into contact with someone who had coronavirus.
      And Marcus Rashford has withdrawn from the squad because of an injury he picked up earlier this week.

      Reece James is suspended for the game with BelgiumCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Southgate will likely field a much different side to the one which beat Ireland 3-0 on Thursday.
      Belgium will no doubt have all their big stars on the pitch, including Manchester City’s Kevin de Bruyne and Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku.

      Odds
      Belgium – 27/20
      Draw – 23/10
      England – 2/1
      *Odds courtesy of Ladbrokes and correct at time of publication. More

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

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      BOXING icons Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr will go head-to-head in a spectacular exhibition fight.
      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.

      How Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr match up

      The California State Commission say the exhibition bout 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.
      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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      Terence Crawford vs Kell Brook: UK start time, live stream, TV channel, ring walks, undercard for TONIGHT’S huge fight

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      KELL BROOK makes his huge return to the ring TONIGHT against pound-for-pound kingpin Terence Crawford.
      Unbeaten superstar Crawford, 33, puts his WBO welterweight title on the line in the blockbuster bout over in Las Vegas, and unlike the majority of Brook’s previous fights, this time it WON’T be broadcast on Sky Sports.

      How the fighters compare ahead of the huge bout
      When is Crawford vs Brook?
      Crawford vs Brook will take place on Saturday, November 14.
      The Bubble at the iconic MGM Grand in Las Vegas plays host.
      Expect the ring walk at around 4-5am UK time.
      What live stream and TV channel is Crawford vs Brook on?
      Crawford vs Brook will be live on Premier Sports in the UK, with coverage starting at 12.30am GMT.
      Premier Sports 1 is available on Sky TV (412 and 429), Virgin TV (551 and 552) and online via the Premier Player on app and desktop.
      Sheffield ace Brook is no longer with Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom stable which have a deal with Sky Sports. He is now signed with Bob Arum’s Top Rank.

      Kell Brook has won his last three fights since losing against Errol Spence Jr
      Who is the Crawford vs Brook undercard?

      The big rematch between WBA super flyweight world champion Joshua Franco and former world champion Andrew Moloney heads up the undercard.
      Terence Crawford vs Kell Brook (WBO welterweight title)
      Joshua Franco vs Andrew Moloney (WBA super-flyweight title)
      Tyler Howard v KeAndrae Leatherwood
      Joshua Greer Jr v Edwin Rodriguez
      Raymond Muratalla v Luis Porozo
      Duke Ragan v Sebastian Gutierrez
      Vegas Larfield v Juan Alberto Flores
      Why is Brook not fighting on Sky?
      Brook boxed on Sky for most of his career, and even though he has now signed for Arum, he recently revealed his disappointment Hearn failed to get a deal done for it to be shown on Sky.
      The 34-year-old had said: “I’ve always been a Sky Sports fighter, been in with Shawn Porter, Errol Spence, Golovkin. I’ve made some amazing nights with Sky Sports.

      “The fans, I wanna give back to people that subscribe to Sky Sports, I want my fans to see me fight the pound-for-pound king in Crawford.

      “But it’s not come off the way I wanted it to come off so I’m absolutely gutted.”
      He also claimed he got Hearn ‘out of jail’ by fighting Triple G in 2016 as the promoter was ‘more interested’ in signing copies of his soon-to-be released book.
      However, Hearn has come out swinging in an interview with iFL TV, saying: “I was really disappointed to be honest with you, and I was quite angry.
      “I will say this because I do feel like 99 per cent of what was said was total b****cks. I do feel like I should give you the truth. 

      Terence Crawford defends his WBO welterweight belt against Kell Brook on November 14
      “Let’s just start with the Crawford fight and Sky situation – When Amir Khan boxed Terence Crawford, Kell Brook flew out there and he was talking to Top Rank.
      “He had meetings with Top Rank probably about that fight and probably about other fights as well which didn’t go down very well with me to be honest with you. I’m an all or nothing kind of guy.
      “I was never involved with one conversation they had with Top Rank regarding this fight, no consultation, no opinion from me, no part of the negotiations of the deal whatsoever.
      “They chose to do this to all them. Was that because they didn’t wanna pay me? Or they wanted to go their separate way?
      “Once you turn your back on me, don’t ever turn round and start walking back to me. You’re either with me or you’re not.” More

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      Terence Crawford vs Kell Brook undercard: Who else is fighting on a packed Las Vegas bill?

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      KELL BROOK has the chance to become a two-time world welterweight champion when he comes up against pound-for-pound best Terence Crawford in Las Vegas.
      ‘Special K’ has been lobbying for a fight with Crawford ever since his old rival Amir Khan fought ‘Bud’ last year.

      Kell Brook lost his IBF world title to Errol Spence Jr in 2017Credit: PA:Press Association

      Crawford had been in talks with his promoters Top Rank this year about securing a Manny Pacquiao fight.
      But those negotiations fell through so Crawford decided to give Brook a shot at his WBO world welterweight title.

      Crawford beat Amir Khan via sixth-round TKO in April 2019Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      What the fighters have said
      Crawford: “He’s gonna have to – you know what I mean – live up to his words.
      “You know, I’m not the one that ever quit in a fight. You know, I can’t say the same for him, though.”

      Brook: “I’ve had the bone broken in an eye and not been able to see.
      “That’s his opinion. Let’s see if he can make me quit. Let’s see if he can break me, because, you know, I’m willing to die in that ring.
      “I’m telling you now, this is sh— or bust for me. Everything’s gone into this fight — everything. It’s not a joke. This is a serious game.”

      Crawford is 36-0 and a three-weight world championCredit: AP:Associated Press

      Crawford vs Brook FULL CARD
      Terence Crawford vs Kell Brook (WBO welterweight title)
      Joshua Franco vs Andrew Moloney (WBA super-flyweight title)
      Tyler Howard v KeAndrae Leatherwood
      Joshua Greer Jr v Edwin Rodriguez
      Raymond Muratalla v Luis Porozo
      Duke Ragan v Sebastian Gutierrez
      Vegas Larfield v Juan Alberto Flores
      What time and channel is Crawford vs Brook?
      Crawford vs Brook will be live on Premier Sports in the UK, with coverage starting at 12.30am GMT.
      Premier Sports 1 is available on Sky TV (412 and 429), Virgin TV (551 and 552) and online via the Premier Player on app and desktop.

      Odds
      Crawford – 1/14

      Draw – 25/1
      Brook – 7/1
      *Odds courtesy of Ladbrokes and correct at time of publication. More

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      Portugal vs France: Live stream, TV channel, team news and kick-off time for TONIGHT’S UEFA Nations League game

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      PORTUGAL host Nations League rivals France as both sides battle for the chance to finish top of their group.
      In their last group game, Portugal and France played out a 0-0 bore-draw in Paris.

      Ronaldo scored his 102nd international goal against Andorra Credit: Alamy Live News

      But as both teams have won all of their other games in the group, they both stand neck-and-neck in the penultimate match day of the group stages.
      Cristiano Ronaldo will be looking to hunt down the all-time international goal record of 109, having reached the 102 mark against Andorra on Tuesday night.
      Portugal have the home advantage, but France are still the world’s best International side, and anything could happen on the night.
      What time does Portugal vs France kick off?
      Portugal vs France kicks off at 7.45pm (BST) on Saturday, November 14.
      The game will take place at the Estadio da Luz in Benfica, where the Champions League final took place earlier this year.

      Kante will likely start for France against PortugalCredit: Getty – Contributor
      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?
      Portugal vs France will be shown on Sky Sports Football.
      The game is available for streaming on your smartphone or tablet, as long as you have a NOW TV or Sky Go account.

      Team news
      Ronaldo was rested to start the Andorra game but he’ll be a certainty to start this huge game against France.

      It’s likely that most of the team who played against Andorra will be changed, with th likes of Manchester City duo Joao Cancelo and Ruben Dias coming in to the side.
      Joao Felix, Bernardo Silva and Bruno Fernandes will also probably make the starting line-up.
      For France, Hugo Lloris will likely replace Steve Mandanda in goal, while Chelsea star N’Golo Kante could start in midfield.
      Anthony Martial and Barca forward Antoine Griezmann should also start for France by Kylian Mbappe remains doubtful.

      Odds
      Portugal – 7/5
      Draw – 21/10
      France – 2/1 More

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      Katie Taylor vs Miriam Gutierrez live stream FREE: UK start time, TV channel, undercard for world title fight TONIGHT

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      KATIE TAYLOR headlines a huge card this evening featuring THREE world title fights at Wembley Arena.
      The undisputed lightweight champ puts her WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO and The Ring titles on the line against Spaniard Miriam Gutierrez on Saturday night – and there’s a way you can watch all of the action for FREE.

      Ireland ace Katie Taylor defeated Delfine Persoon again last time out in AugustCredit: Matchroom/Mark Robinson
      When is Taylor vs Gutierrez?
      Taylor vs Gutierrez is on Saturday night, November 14.
      Wembley Arena hosts the card, with no fans in attendance.
      Expect the ring walks for the main event from around 10.15pm GMT.
      What TV channel is Taylor vs Gutierrez on?
      Taylor vs Gutierrez is live on Sky Sports Main Event, Arena and Mix.
      Sky begin their coverage on Arena from 7pm, and on Main Event from 10pm.
      How can I watch it for FREE?
      Sky will also be showing this card for FREE for those without a subscription.
      Sky Sports’ YouTube channel, Facebook page and skysports.com will also be streaming the full fight card from 7pm.

      Who is on Taylor vs Gutierrez undercard?

      Terri Harper’s WBC super-featherweight defence vs Katharina Thanderz and Rachel Ball’s WBA bantamweight title fight with Jorgelina Guanini complete the trilogy of world title fights on the card.
      Katie Taylor vs Miriam Gutierrez (for WBC, WBA, IBF and WBO lightweight titles
      Terri Harper vs Katharina Thanderz (WBC and IBO Super featherweight titles)
      Rachel Ball vs Jorgelina Guanini (vacant WBA bantamweight title)
      John Docherty vs Jack Cullen
      Thomas Whittaker Hart vs Jermaine Springer
      Ukashir Farooq vs Angel Aviles
      What have they said?
      Eddie Hearn, promoter: “The momentum of the last few years led by Katie Taylor has been special to watch but we have still got a long way to go. Nights like Saturday change the narrative of the sport, and as I have said before, it’s not men’s boxing and it’s not women’s boxing, it’s just boxing.
      “Katie Taylor is a trailblazer and it is only right that she headlines this card on Saturday on a moment that we have all been working towards for a very long time.” More

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      Portugal vs France: Live stream, TV channel, team news and kick-off time for huge UEFA Nations League clash

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      PORTUGAL host Nations League rivals France as both sides battle for the chance to finish top of their group.
      In their last group game, Portugal and France played out a 0-0 bore-draw in Paris.

      Ronaldo scored his 102nd international goal against Andorra Credit: Alamy Live News

      But as both teams have won all of their other games in the group, they both stand neck-and-neck in the penultimate match day of the group stages.
      Cristiano Ronaldo will be looking to hunt down the all-time international goal record of 109, having reached the 102 mark against Andorra on Tuesday night.
      Portugal have the home advantage, but France are still the world’s best International side, and anything could happen on the night.
      What time does Portugal vs France kick off?
      Portugal vs France kicks off at 7.45pm (BST) on Saturday, November 14.
      The game will take place at the Estadio da Luz in Benfica, where the Champions League final took place earlier this year.

      Kante will likely start for France against PortugalCredit: Getty – Contributor
      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?
      Portugal vs France will be shown on Sky Sports Football.
      The game is available for streaming on your smartphone or tablet, as long as you have a NOW TV or Sky Go account.

      Team news
      Ronaldo was rested to start the Andorra game but he’ll be a certainty to start this huge game against France.

      It’s likely that most of the team who played against Andorra will be changed, with th likes of Manchester City duo Joao Cancelo and Ruben Dias coming in to the side.
      Joao Felix, Bernardo Silva and Bruno Fernandes will also probably make the starting line-up.
      For France, Hugo Lloris will likely replace Steve Mandanda in goal, while Chelsea star N’Golo Kante could start in midfield.
      Anthony Martial and Barca forward Antoine Griezmann should also start for France by Kylian Mbappe remains doubtful.

      Odds
      Portugal – 7/5
      Draw – 21/10
      France – 2/1 More