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    Bumper week of sport sees Cheltenham, Champions League ties, bitter Six Nations rivalry, F1 return and Carabao Cup final

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    EXCITEMENT is building ahead of a jam-packed week of sport coming your way in March.A hectic schedule involving football, horse racing, rugby, F1, darts, tennis and golf lies ahead for fans from March 10 to March 16.Liverpool and Arsenal are in Champions League actionCredit: GettyMarch 11 to 14 is the Cheltenham FestivalCredit: PALewis Hamilton first race for Ferrari is on SundayCredit: GettyWe ease our way in with a Premier League clash as Newcastle head to West Ham on the Monday night.But things start getting chaotic on Tuesday as the Cheltenham Festival begins in the afternoon before the first batch of second legs in the last-16 of the Champions League kick-off that evening.Today’s draw revealed mouth-watering ties like PSG vs Liverpool, Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid and Arsenal vs PSV.The dates of the games are not yet confirmed but there will be four on Tuesday night and another four on Wednesday night – both after huge days at Cheltenham.READ MORE IN SPORTOn Thursday, again the horse racing fills our afternoon before the Europa and Conference Leagues take centre stage.Tottenham, Manchester United and Chelsea are all set to be in action on the night of March 13.Spurs welcome AZ Alkmaar, United face Real Sociedad and the Blues come up against Copenhagen.For those that prefer darts, it is also night six of the Premier League from Nottingham.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSBumper week of sportIT promises to be an incredible week of sport from March 10th to March 16thThese are the highlights…March 10: Premier League – West Ham vs NewcastleMarch 11: Cheltenham Festival & Champions LeagueMarch 12: Cheltenham Festival & Champions LeagueMarch 13: Cheltenham Festival, Europa/Conference League, Premier League DartsMarch 14: Cheltenham Festival – Gold Cup DayMarch 15: F1 Australian Grand Prix qualifying, Six Nations including England vs Scotland, Premier LeagueMarch 16: F1 Australian Grand Prix race, Old Firm derby, Premier League including Arsenal vs Chelsea, Carabao Cup Final between Liverpool and NewcastleOn Friday 14, Cheltenham draws to a close on Gold Cup day.It sets fans up for a blockbuster weekend of wall-to-wall to sport.Europa League last 16 draw sees Man Utd face Real Sociedad and Tottenham take on AZ Alkmaar The Six Nations draws to close with THREE games on Saturday as Italy face Ireland, England take on Wales and France battle Scotland.There are also five Premier League games and the first qualifying session of the F1 season from the Australian Grand Prix.The race then takes place early on Sunday 16 morning from 4am before football regains our attention.At 12:30pm, it is the Old Firm Derby between Celtic and Rangers at the same time as Sheffield Wednesday clash with bitter rivals Sheffield United in the Steel City Derby.There are three Prem matches at 1:30pm as Arsenal vs Chelsea and Fulham vs Tottenham.It is then the Carabao Cup final from Wembley as Liverpool come up against Newcastle at 4:30pm.That is before we switch back to the Premier League as Man Utd head to Leicester.READ MORE SUN STORIESIf that was not enough, the weekend also brings us the tennis Indian Wells final in a tournament considered one of the biggest outside of the Grand Slams.And in golf, it is The Players Championship final day from Florida.The Six Nations comes to a close on SaturdayCredit: APThere is Premier League Darts on Thursday nightCredit: PA More

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      ‘Gem of a bet’ – Why Maguire is Man Utd’s dangerman & how foul play could be worth a flutter in Leicester v Arsenal game

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      SUNSPORT’S Weekend Wager uses in-depth stats and cutting-edge analysis to unearth the best value bets ahead of the sporting weekend.Joining our very own Will Pugh this week is football journalist Kweku Afari and betting expert Sam Rosbottom, who will be looking for the best value on a packed two days of action.SunSport’s Weekend Wager team are finding the best value bets for this weekendCredit: SunSportThere’s plenty at stake when Tottenham host Manchester United as Ange Postecoglou looks for his THIRD win of the season over the Red Devils.There’s also some great bets to be found in Arsenal’s trip to Leicester as they pray for a new goal scorer to emerge.And punters can get some tasty tips for the Betfair Ascot Chase, as well as the winner of this season’s Super League Grand Final.Check out all our best bets for the weekend below:READ MORE IN FOOTBALLManuel Ugarte could wind up in the book once againCredit: ReutersTOTTENHAM VS MAN UTDKWEKU AFARI: “There’s two selections I like in this game. United to win by exactly one goal, 4/1.“Plus Manuel Ugarte to be carded, 9/5.“I’ve put them both together: 11/1.“Ugarte is United’s most booked player in the Premier League with eight yellows.Most read in Football“The second most in the league, and that’s from 13, so I expect him in the book.“In terms of Spurs, they have already lost 13 games this season. 12 of those 13 have been by only one goal.“They’re always in games. I expect United to win but I expect it to be close.”Harry Maguire may be United’s dangerman against SpursCredit: APWILL PUGH: “I’m going Harry Maguire to have a shot and receive a card. That’s 9/2.“If you only like one, Maguire to have a shot is 8/11.“And Maguire to receive a card is 11/5.“Maguire has had five shots in his last eight league starts and has received four yellows in his last six starts.”Spurs are hoping to beat United for the third time this seasonCredit: ReutersSAM ROSBOTTOM: “I just can’t see United beating Spurs. This will be the third time they’ve played this season, Spurs won 3-0 and 4-3 in the cup.“United have conceded at least two goals in each of their last four league games against Spurs.“For me, Spurs to score over 2.5 goals at 5/2 is a solid bet.”SunSport’s best Tottenham vs Man Utd betsMan Utd to win by exactly one goal: 4/1Manuel Ugarte to be carded: 9/5Both bets combined: 11/1Harry Maguire to have a shot: 8/11Harry Maguire to receive a card: 11/5Both bets combined: 9/2Tottenham to score over 2.5 goals: 5/2Arsenal are being backed to beat Leicester with easeCredit: GettyLEICESTER VS ARSENALKWEKU AFARI: “Pretty straightforward. I’ve got Arsenal to win to nil, 11/10.“Arsenal are unbeaten in their last seven away league games. “Leicester have lost their last four league home games to nil.”Martin Odegaard could be Arsenal’s main goal threatCredit: GettyWILL PUGH: “Havertz is out. Their only real goal hope is Martin Odegaard.“So I’ve got Odegaard goal or assist at evens.“Leicester, no clean sheets in 17 league matches. Second most goals conceded.“Of Arsenal’s available players, Odegaard has had the highest XG of 0.27 across his last 30 games.”James Justin could have a tough timeCredit: AlamySAM ROSBOTTOM: “There’s something I really like here.“James Justin to commit two-plus fouls is 11/4.“He’s committed eight fouls in his last four appearances. Trossard will play left wing, he’s been fouled 15 times in his last 10 games.“Miles Lewis-Skelly has been fouled 13 times in his last five games. I think it’s a great bet.”SunSport’s best Leicester vs Arsenal betsArsenal to win to nil: 11/10Martin Odegaard goal or assist: EvensJames Justin to commit two-plus fouls: 11/4Corbetts Cross is hoping for glory at AscotCredit: PABETFAIR ASCOT CHASESAM ROSBOTTOM: “We can’t split Corbetts Cross and Pic D’Orhy at the moment. Both market favourites at 2/1.“L’Homme Presse is at 5/2 and Blue Lord is 10/1.“Then Le Patron at 16/1 and Flegmatik at 100/1.“Pic D’Orhy won this race last time and isn’t going to Cheltenham, they’re targeting Aintree.“Corbetts Cross going for the Gold Cup at Cheltenham. It’s difficult to pick between them.”SunSport’s best Betfair Ascot Chase betsCorbetts Cross: 2/1Pic D’Orhy: 2/1L’Homme Presse: 5/2Blue Lord: 10/1Le Patron: 16/1Flegmatik: 100/1Wigan are favourites to defend their Super League titleCredit: GettySUPER LEAGUESAM ROSBOTTOM: “It’s very similar to the regular season outright.“For Grand Final winners, Wigan are up there at 11/8.READ MORE SUN STORIES“Warrington are 5/1 and St Helen’s are 5/1.“Hull KR are 11/2. It’s an interesting one, expect these outright odds to shift around as results come in.”SunSport’s best Super League betsTo win the Grand Final:Wigan: 11/8Warrington: 5/1St Helen’s: 5/1Hull KR: 11/2Leeds Rhinos: 10/1Catalans Dragons: 11/1Remember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:Establishes time and monetary limits before playingOnly gambles with money they can afford to loseNever chase their lossesDoesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry or depressedGamcare – www.gamcare.org.ukGambleAware – www.gambleaware.orgFor help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to www.gamstop.co.uk to be excluded from all UK-regulated gambling websites. More

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      Gabriel having it out with Haaland and ANOTHER Arsenal red could be knockout value as Weekend Wagers reveals best bets

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      SUNSPORT’S Weekend Wager uses in-depth stats and cutting-edge analysis to unearth the best value bets ahead of the sporting weekend.Joining our very own Will Pugh this week is football journalist Kweku Afari and betting expert Sam Rosbottom, who will be looking for the best value on a packed two days of action.SunSport’s Weekend Wager team are finding the best value bets for this weekendCredit: SunSportThere’s plenty at stake when Man City travel to rivals Arsenal on Sunday, with Erling Haaland and Gabriel Magalhaes set to renew their rivalry.There’s also a derby in the Midlands as Wolves host an Aston Villa side with a depleted backline.And punters can also look forward to some tasty tips for the Six Nations, as well as some horse racing.Check out all our best bets for the weekend below:READ MORE IN FOOTBALLCould there be another red card for Arsenal this weekend?Credit: GettyARSENAL VS MAN CITYKweku Afari: “My tip is Arsenal to receive a red card at 17/2.“Ill discipline has underpinned Arsenal ever since Mikel Arteta took charge.“Arsenal have received 19 red cards since he took over in December 2019, the most in the Premier League.“There’s been reds this season for Declan Rice, Leandro Trossard, William Saliba and Myles Lewis-Skelly.Most read in Football“Four reds, the most in the Premier League so far.”And I fully expect that to continue this weekend.”Erling Haaland and Gabriel Magalhaes could clash heads againCredit: GettyWill Pugh: “I have gone for Gabriel Magalhaes to be fouled two or more times in the game at 4/1. “The Gabriel/Erling Haaland battle that is going to ensue… “Gabriel has been fouled 11 times in the last 10 games.“Haaland has committed seven fouls in the last 11 matches.“They’ve got history. I just fancy them going head to head.”Josko Gvardiol is sure to be a threat for CityCredit: GettySam Rosbottom: “Looking at other markets that take my fancy, Josko Gvardiol to have two shots or more in the match at 11/4 is a tasty price for me.“It’s one of those you can throw into a bet builder, set pieces could be big in this game.“He’s had 12 shots in his last eight Premier League games. “He’s the league’s top-scoring defender at the minute with five goals.”And he’s also City’s third-top scorer.”SunSport’s best Arsenal vs Man City betsArsenal to receive a red card: 17/2Gabriel Magalhaes to be fouled 2+ times: 4/1Josko Gvardiol to have 2+ shots: 11/4Ezri Konsa will be an aerial threat for Villa at WolvesCredit: GettyWOLVES VS ASTON VILLAKweku Afari: “Huge game. Ezri Konsa to score at 12/1.“This Villa team has suffered with injuries — Pau Torres, Tyrone Mings, Amadou Onana.“Konsa is a threat in the box. He’s only scored once in 21 games but he will be their focal point at set pieces.“Wolves have conceded 303 fouls in the league — only second to Bournemouth on 309.“There’s going to be lots of balls going into Wolves’ box from Villa and I expect Konsa to be busy.“Now this stat is going to blow your mind. Wolves have shipped in 19 set-piece goals this season — excluding penalties — the most of any side.“The only side who conceded 20 in a season were Spurs in the 07/08 season and I expect Wolves to beat that this weekend.”Jorgen Strand Larsen has made the second-most runs into the opposition box this seasonCredit: GettyWill Pugh: “Talking of brave, Jorgen Strand Larsen to have 2+ shots on target in the game at 5/2.“Only Dominic Solanke, with 237, has had more runs into the opposition’s penalty area this season than Strand Larsen on 210.“And 80 of those 210 runs into the area have been targeted by passes by a Wolves player.“He’s had 10 shots on target in his last eight league matches. And he’s had at least one shot on target in six of those last eight games.“With Mings’ injury and Villa’s defensive frailties, I fancy he’ll get a lot of opportunities.”Youri Tielemans loves a shot from distanceCredit: GettySam Rosbottom: “Straight in there, Youri Tielemans to have two or more shots at 9/5.“It’s a great option to have for a bet builder. He’s had nine shots in his last five Premier League starts.“He had two blocked shots and one unblocked shot against West Ham.“When Wolves mark players, I think Tielemans will fly under the radar and he does get forward and into the box.”SunSport’s best Wolves vs Aston Villa betsEzri Konsa to score: 12/1Jorgen Strand Larsen to have 2+ shots on target: 5/2Youri Tielemans to have 2+ shots: 9/5Galopin Des Champs is favourite to win in DublinCredit: PADUBLIN RACING FESTIVALSam Rosbottom: “There’s one race that stands out for me and it’s the Irish Gold Cup.“Galopin Des Champs coming up against Fact To File.“Going into this race they’ve had two races so far this season up against each other. It’s currently 1-1.“Galopin Des Champs is the favourite in this at 4/7. While Fact to File is currently 7/2.“Whoever wins, we’re likely to see some implication for the Cheltenham anti-post Gold Cup market as well.“For the Cheltenham Gold Cup, Galopin Des Champs is favourite at 4/5, going for three in a row.“But if Fact to File wins on Saturday it could shake the market up completely.“Fact to File is 4/1 for the Gold Cup. But it’s a big ask. Galopin is a really strong horse and it would be a big surprise if it doesn’t do the business this weekend.”SunSport’s best racing betsDublin Racing Festival — Irish Gold Cup winnerGalopin des Champs: 4/7Fact to File: 7/2Cheltenham Racing Festival: Gold Cup winnerGalopin des Champs: 4/5Fact to File: 4/1England have been tipped to lose their Six Nations openerCredit: GettyIRELAND VS ENGLANDSam Rosbottom: “We’ve got the Lions tour this summer, players are going to want to play for that.“Currently France are the favourites for the Six Nations at 6/4.“Ireland could make history and become the only side to win three in a row at 7/4.“England are 4/1 to win at the minute. 10 losses against the top four sides in 11 attempts.“But the one win they did get in that time came in the Six Nations at Twickenham against Ireland, which stopped them winning the Grand Slam last year.READ MORE SUN STORIES“It’s a massive game. But it’s not very patriotic. Ireland to win with a -6 handicap at Evens.“Revenge is on the line, England have a lot to do still. Ireland look a sound bet.”SunSport’s best Six Nations betsIreland vs EnglandIreland to beat England with a -6 handicap: EvensSix Nations winner oddsFrance: 6/4Ireland: 7/4England: 4/1Scotland: 8/1Wales: 45/1Italy: 100/1Remember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:Establishes time and monetary limits before playingOnly gambles with money they can afford to loseNever chase their lossesDoesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry, or depressedGamcare – www.gamcare.org.ukGamble Aware – www.gambleaware.orgFind our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to www.gamstop.co.uk More

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      The Sun’s new betting show Weekend Wager hits the target thanks to Fulham star who delivered against Man Utd

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      SUNSPORT’S Weekend Wager got off to a flying start – with a 17/2 tip that came in after just 18 minutes.In the first of our weekly shows digging out the best value bets from the sporting world, our betting experts racked their brains to preview the sporting weekend.Alex Iwobi delivered a 17/2 tip from SunSport’s Weekend WagerCredit: GettyOur new weekly betting show provides the perfect preview to the weekend’s sporting actionCredit: SunSportAnd that included a superb tip from Betfair’s guru James Mackie.Mackie’s suggestion for Fulham’s home clash with Manchester United on Sunday night was all about Alex Iwobi.On the show, he said: “I’ve just gone for a single selection here. And I think it’s actually a bit of hidden value here. It’s 17/2 for Alex Iwobi to have two shots on target.“If you look at some of the stats around Iwobi, he’s had two first shots in each of his last five matches. Including three shots on target in his last three.READ MORE ON FOOTBALL“He has been absolutely superb under Silva. That front four have been absolutely brilliant and Iwobi’s been a big part of that.“If you look on the side, he’s going to play against Diogo Dalot or Noussair Mazraoui.“They give up opportunities, left, right and centre. I think it’s a cracking bet.”And so it proved.Most read in FootballBest new sign-up offersSunSport exclusivesBecause after just 18 MINUTES at Craven Cottage, Iwobi had already registered two shots on target and the 17/2 tip had come in.That was not the only success Mackie enjoyed this weekend, either.Man Utd’s Player Ratings vs FulhamHe also had East India Dock to win the 1.15 at Cheltenham on Saturday.He caught the value as he tipped James Owen’s hurdler at evens – with the 4-year-old winning by a massive TEN LENGTHS after being backed in to 1/2.Mackie added: “The last Cheltenham meeting before the Cheltenham Festival in March. Seven unbelievable trials for that four days in March.“I’ve gone for at Cheltenham, look, it’s not going to blow anyone away. It’s even money.“It’s one to start you off for your day before the football begins at three o’clock. It’s the East India Dock to win the 1.15 at Cheltenham.“This horse, he won last time out at Cheltenham in a Grade 2 Triumph Trial in November and I personally think this should be shorter. He’s only run twice over hurdles. He’s improved from run to run.“He was a brilliant flat horse and I think he’s going places for trainer James Owen this season.”“The angle to take with him, though, if you don’t want to take the short price of even money, he’s 6/1 for the Triumph Hurdle at the Festival. I think he’ll be about three or two to one after winning.“So maybe the angle is to play the anti-post market at a bigger price and watch and have a really nice ticket when it comes to the Cheltenham Festival.”READ MORE SUN STORIESEast India Dock is indeed now 11/4 for the Triumph Hurdle, the first race on the final day of the festival.Our next episode of Weekend Wager will drop on Friday – giving you plenty of time to place your bets before another blockbuster set of sporting fixtures.Remember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:Establishes time and monetary limits before playingOnly gambles with money they can afford to loseNever chase their lossesDoesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry, or depressedGamcare – www.gamcare.org.ukGamble Aware – www.gambleaware.orgFind our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to www.gamstop.co.ukEast India Dock won the 1.15 at Cheltenham – as tipped on Weekend WagerCredit: PA More

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      Staff break down in tears as historic race track forced to close after more than 90 years

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      TEARS were shed as hundreds of fans came out to watch the last-ever meet at a famous dog racing track.Crayford Greyhound Stadium closed its doors for the final time in front of a large crowd on Sunday after 90 years of racing.One of London’s oldest greyhound race tracks has shut its doorsCredit: PAStaff members were in floods of tears as the venue closed its doors for the last timeCredit: PAHundreds of fans came out to betCredit: PAThe current Crayford Greyhound Stadium was opened in 1986Credit: PAOwners said it was no longer ‘financially viable’Credit: PACrayford previously had to cancel race meetings due to an ongoing shortage of runnersCredit: PAEntain, which owns brands including Ladbrokes and Coral, declared its intention to close the South East London track in November.They said it was no longer financially viable to continue due to “dwindling support and attendance”.Originally built in 1932 and named the Crayford & Bexleyheath Stadium, Crayford Stadium was sold to Ladbrokes in 1984.After 15 of the ground’s 20 acres were sold to Sainsbury’s, a new venue was built on the remaining five acres which opened in 1986.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSEmotional staff could be seen hugging and wiping tears away from their eyes as time was called on the historic venue.Queues of spectators lined up outside before filling the stands and placing bets on the last 12 greyhound races with friends and family.Commentator Robin Carter, the long-time caller, raised his microphone for the final time.He announced: “Away we go for the last race ever at Crayford.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe stadium previously had to cancel race meetings due to an ongoing shortage of runners.But, others working in the industry noted a shift in the “business model” after an increase in streaming and online gambling.Watch bizarre moment loose DOG is chased off pitch moments before kick-off in League One clash Queues of spectators lined up outside before filling the standsCredit: PAStaff members posed for a final picture with the winners on the final nightCredit: PAThe closure leaves Romford as the sole outlet for the sport in Greater London.The current fixture schedule will be fulfilled at tracks in Romford, Hove and Monmore.Ladbroke said the decision to close the venue had “not been taken lightly”.Entain’s communications director Simon Clare added: “We’ve been exploring various avenues to avoid this decision for some time but, ultimately, it is no longer viable for us to continue operating the site.”We will also continue to support all trainers impacted by the decision and hope that many of them will continue to race their dogs at other UK greyhound tracks.”As it stands, there are now only 19 out of the previous 77 venues licensed by the Greyhound Board of Great Britain.After attracting huge audiences and royal visitors in the 20th century, most dog racing venues in the capital have closed.The Wimbledon Greyhound Stadium saw its last night of racing after 89 years in 2017 before the site was demolished.READ MORE SUN STORIESBack in 2008, the Walthamstow Stadium in the London Borough of Waltham Forest in East London also closed.It was widely regarded as the leading greyhound racing stadium in Britain following the closure of White City in 1984.A spectator holds a copy of a programme issued at the first racing meet in 1937 at the motorcycle speedway venue Crayford & Bexleyheath StadiumCredit: PAMost greyhound racing venues in the capital have closedCredit: PAEmotional staff could be seen huggingCredit: PAThe closure leaves Romford as the sole outlet for the sport in Greater LondonCredit: PAFans came out to wave goodbye to CrayfordCredit: PA More

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      Fans stunned with one team ‘set to host a racecourse’ in sensational FA Cup round one draw blunder

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      FANS spotted a funny mistake after the draw for the first round of the FA Cup was made.Games will take place between November 1-4.The draw for the FA Cup first round has been madeCredit: GettyIt will feature some big teams like Birmingham, Huddersfield and Wrexham, as well as non-league minnows.A total of 44 names were pulled out of the hat for the first round – but one appeared as something else on the FA’s website.The fixtures showed a tie between Hartlepool/Brackley vs Aintree.A correction was later made so the correct team, Braintree Town, was put in place of Aintree.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut not before eagle-eyed fans spotted the mistake, with some joking the game would be held on a racecourse, referencing Aintree’s famous horseracing venue.One fan reacted saying: “Wonder how long it will take for the FA to realise that they’ve currently got the winner of the Hartlepool-Brackley replay hosting a racecourse…”Another added: “To be a fair, a team of players on horses is something I’d pay good money to see.”There is actually a football team called Aintree Villa FC – but it would have been some achievement for the Step 7 team who play in the West Cheshire League to reach this stage.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe FA listed Aintree instead of BraintreeAintree is of course famous for horseracing and hosting the Grand NationalCredit: GettyElsewhere there are some notable ties including AFC Wimbledon’s visit to MK Dons.The two are the bitterest of rivals following the relocation of the original Wimbledon FC to Milton Keynes.Roy Keane reveals his pick for next England manager as Man Utd legend says ‘the FA better get busy’ AFC Wimbledon pretty much had to start again and now play in League Two.While League One leaders Birmingham face a trip to non-league side Sutton United.Huddersfield also take on non-league Tamworth.FA Cup first-round drawRotherham vs CheltenhamBarrow vs DoncasterWorthing vs MorecambeBoreham Wood vs Leyton OrientExeter vs BarnetCarlisle vs WiganTamworth vs HuddersfieldHartlepool/Brackley vs BraintreeCurzon Ashton vs MansfieldWycombe vs YorkBradford vs AldershotHednesford/Gateshead vs Gainsborough/BostonBurton vs ScarboroughTranmere vs OldhamRochdale vs BromleyWalsall vs BoltonGrimsby vs WealdstoneBristol Rovers vs Weston-super-MareMK Dons vs AFC WimbledonAltrincham/Solihull Moors vs MaidstoneStockport vs Forest GreenReading vs FleetwoodStevenage vs GuiseleyNorthampton vs KetteringRushall/Peterborough Sports vs AccringtonSwindon vs ColchesterSalford vs ShrewsburyCrewe vs Dagenham & RedbridgePort Vale vs BarnsleyChesham vs LincolnChesterfield vs HorshamSouthend vs CharltonNotts County vs AlfretonTaunton/Maidenhead vs CrawleyHarrogate vs WrexhamWoking vs CambridgeGillingham vs BlackpoolTonbridge Angels vs HarboroughSutton vs BirminghamNewport vs Peterborough More

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      Lewis Hamilton reveals battle with depression due to pressure of F1 racing

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      F1 ACE Lewis Hamilton revealed he has struggled with depression all his life due to pressure of racing.The seven-times world champ has had mental health difficulties since he was 13.Lewis Hamilton revealed he has struggled with depression all his life due to pressure of racingCredit: ReutersHe said: “I think it was the pressure of the racing and struggling at school — the bullying.“I had no one to talk to. I’d struggle initially to calm my mind.”The 39-year-old said he started waking at 5am to meditate in 2020 and has gone on silent retreats. He has a 10km run to clear his mind.read more on lewis hamiltonHe added “It’s a great way of getting in touch with myself, my inner feelings — understanding what I want to do.”Asked if he saw a therapist, the Mercedes driver said: “I spoke to one woman years ago — but that wasn’t very helpful. I’d like to find someone today.” Lewis — sixth in the F1 standings — said he is single but wants a family “one day”.He told The Sunday Times: “I wouldn’t be able to do what I do to the level I do it with that.Most read in Motorsport“One of my best friends has just had a kid and I’m seeing how manic it is.“And my nieces and nephew are a handful.“There will be a time and a place for it and I can’t wait for that part.“But right now I have some work to do.” More

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      I’m former Man Utd star who scored five goals in a match – but all I could think about was a £600 tip at Newmarket

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      IPSWICH legend Alan Brazil has opened up about the time he scored five goals in match – while being distracted by a horse racing tip.Brazil, who also played for Manchester United and Tottenham, shared the incredible story and spoke about the sad passing of Gary Shaw and his hopes for the Tractor Boys this season.Alan Brazil once scored five goals in a match for IpswichAlan Brazil has been working for talkSPORT for 25 yearsCredit: RexBrazil told SunSport…I HAD an unusual build up to this game — waiting to hear if I had won £600 on a hot tip I had been given for Newmarket.It was in the days when betting shops were a fog of cigarette smoke and I remember being desperate for the money so it was an agonising wait for the photograph and steward’s inquiry.Then, when I got to the dressing room I had a really good feeling that I was going to score a hat-trick. I even told team-mate Johnny Wark.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIt was bizarre I should feel that way because we were up against a fantastic Southampton team who were top of the table with some class players in Kevin Keegan, Micky Channon and Alan Ball.And we were missing the key spine of our side in Paul Mariner, Frans Thijssen and Terry Butcher through injuries.Call it a sixth sense, but to then go out and score my first hat-trick in the opening 19 minutes was pretty incredible.In fact, I hit three in a five-minute spell between the 14th and 19th minute — with South African strike-partner Mich d’Avray assisting the first two and Kevin Steggles’ long ball sending me through for my treble.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSIt was one of those games when everything I did just clicked.Mich — standing in for Mariner — laid the ball into my path for No 4 and Eric Gates made the fifth for me, both in the second half.Despite scoring five goals, I have two regrets from the game.Ipswich forced into series of stadium changes for Premier League including ref massage room and Wag-friendly VIP boxesOne is that I should have had SIX! Right at the end, I squared the ball to d’Avray when I’m confident I would have scored — and he blasted over.But most frustratingly, this was the only game my wife, Jill, missed that season.It was an evening kick-off and she was running late getting home from work. I told her it was going to be a tough game against top-of-the-table Southampton, so she stayed at home instead.Another funny footnote is that back then we only mainly played with one match ball and it had been kicked out of the ground during the second half.The local paper organised a campaign to try to find it and get it back to me and sure enough it was found about ten days later!I scored 28 goals for Ipswich that season, in all competitions, and I vividly remember four days after hitting these five goals I scored one of the best goals of my career in a 2-0 victory at Leeds.When you look at the league table, both ourselves and Liverpool were sixth and seventh but we had games in hand on all the teams above us.We went on a great run picking up 13 wins between this game and the end of the season, yet were still overtaken by Liverpool. They went unbeaten in their last 15, picking up 41 out of possible 45 points. They were an incredible side.It was the second successive season where we finished runners-up, having been just pipped to top spot by Aston Villa, a side in which Gary Shaw played such a huge part with 18 league goals.Gary Shaw passed away aged 63 earlier this weekCredit: RexI was devastated to have to talk about his passing this week at just 63 years of age. He was an outstanding goalscorer.It’s mad to think this game was over 42 years ago, but then I have been presenting at talkSPORT for 25 years.I was reliably informed the day after this five-goal haul, Saints’ manager Lawrie McMenemy got in touch with Scotland manager Jock Stein and told him that I should be part of his World Cup squad for the finals in Spain.As a result I was called up and was the youngest member of the squad. It remains one of my proudest moments to have kicked off Scotland’s finals campaign against New Zealand — a 5-2 victory in Malaga.Talking of pride, the wonderful story of Ipswich climbing from League One back to the Premier League this season is brilliant for my old club and its fans.The next greatest achievement for manager Kieran McKenna and the squad is to stay in the top flight. Anything 17th or above will feel like a trophy-winning campaign for me.READ MORE SUN STORIESI have such a huge affiliation to the club having started my career and spent seven unforgettable years at Portman Road.I still live between Ipswich and Colchester and to see the buzz in the area, with banners and the feel-good factor from McKenna and the club, has brought all the memories flooding back of our golden era.Brazil reckons Kieran McKenna can bring the glory days back to IpswichCredit: Getty More

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      BBC presenter Emma Louise Jones stuns in low cut dress as she shows off ‘new talent’ to adoring fans

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      EMMA LOUISE JONES showed off her talents as a “brass band conductor” while presenting horse racing coverage in a stunning white dress.The die-hard Leeds fan, 34, took a step back from broadcasting duties in June due to health issues.Emma Jones stunned in a low-cut white dress for the horse racing in YorkCredit: INSTAGRAM @eljonesukShe also showed off a newfound talent at the racingCredit: INSTAGRAM @eljonesukEmma was seen conducting a brass band in a hilarious clipCredit: INSTAGRAM @eljonesukBut she has now returned to hosting Raceday TV’s coverage alongside former Love Island contestant Frankie Foster.On Wednesday, Emma presented from York as she pulled on a low-cut white dress for the occasion.But it was outside of her presenting duties where she caught the eye as she was filmed conducting a brass band.Emma was seen performing the hand gestures for the musicians as she had some fun in the novelty role.READ MORE ON EMMA LOUISE JONESAnd she shared the clip on Instagram alongside a brilliant caption.She said: “Didn’t have becoming a brass band conductor on my bingo card for 2024 but I think I’ve found a new niche 🤣”Another great day presenting with @raceday.rtv! 🎤.”Many of Emma’s 421,000 followers poured in with their reactions as they hailed her newfound talent.Most read in FootballOne said: “Is there no end to your talents Emma? ❤️”Another added: “Living your best life girl! Love it!”‘Breathtaking’ BBC Sports presenter Emma Louise Jones stuns in daring low cut dress as she hosts major awards dinnerA third joked: “I see a new career on the horizon 😂😂😂.”While a fourth responded: “Someone has the moves 🤩🤩🤩.”Emma began her career as a freelance journalist for Channel 5 News and has since featured on Football Focus, MOTDx and ViaPlay. Emma Louise Jones is a popular BBC sports presenterCredit: Instagram / @eljonesukJones covers rugby league for the BBC alongside other sportsCredit: Twitter / @eljonesukJones had put together a strong social media game and can boast over a quarter of a million followersCredit: Instagram / @eljonesukJones loves to share glam pics with her legion of followersCredit: instagramJones’ posts attract a lot of engagement from her followersCredit: Instagram, @eljones90 More