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      Netflix trying to secure broadcasting rights for F1 in historic first for streaming giants

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      NETFLIX is working to secure broadcasting rights to Formula One, according to reports.It would be the first time Netflix branched out into season-long mainstream sports rights. Netflix is working to secure broadcasting rights to Formula OneNetflix is “considering a bid” to cash in on the success of its Drive to Survive series.Sources said that the streaming giant is “expected to bid” for the rights in the United States starting from the 2026 season, according to The Times.ESPN currently holds the US rights under a £72m deal, but it is understood that the broadcaster’s exclusivity period to negotiate a new contract with F1 has just expired.That has opened the market for bids from any other interested party but ESPN can always bid again.READ MORE ON F1There has been huge growth in F1 fan numbers in the US – which hosts three of the 24 races a year – and the rights would be relatively cheap.Sky Sports has the UK live rights until 2029, and has a deal with Channel 4 for it to show the British Grand Prix live and highlights.Netflix’s interest in F1 would not appear to threaten the Sky/F1 partnership at the moment as it would be US-focused.Netflix – who have over 280MILLION paying subscribers – has so far restricted its live sports content to one-off or short-term events.Most read in MotorsportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe platform dipped their toes into live sport for the first time last year for Mike Tyson’s boxing comeback against YouTuber-turned-prizefighter Jake Paul.Paul’s unanimous win turned out to be the most-streamed sporting event ever as it peaked at 65 million streams.F1 fans convinced Ferrari are changing iconic red livery for Lewis Hamilton’s debut season after week-long teaseNetflix has also hired Kate Jackson, ESPN’s vice-president of production, who oversees the network’s F1 coverage, reports the Sports Business Journal.The movie makers announced a stunning $5BILLION (£3.8bn) deal with the WWE to air events in the US and worldwide in December.Netflix showed two NFL games during the Christmas Day special in 2024, where singer Beyonce performed during the half-time show.It has also agreed deals with Fifa for the US rights for the 2027 and 2031 women’s World Cup.Other platforms such as Apple have also been linked with bidding for the F1 rights. More

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      Jake Paul’s next fight will be ‘BIGGER than Mike Tyson’ after emerging as shock contender for Canelo Alvarez bout

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      JAKE PAUL’S next fight could be even BIGGER than his bout against Mike Tyson. The YouTuber-turned-boxer brought heavyweight great Tyson out of retirement in November for a showdown streamed on Netflix. Jake Paul’s next fight has been teased as bigger than Mike TysonCredit: GettyControversy surrounded the clash due to the age difference but over 100MILLION people still tuned in to watch Paul’s points win. The American is now back in training and teasing his next fight. And during an episode of older brother Logan’s podcast, Paul phoned in and revealed his boxing return will be announced soon. Logan’s co-host Mike Majlak then added: “We can’t say. It’s the craziest thing of all time, insane. Bigger than Tyson.” READ MORE IN boxing Paul, 28, banked himself £30MILLION for his fight with Tyson, 58, and improved his record to 11-1. He kept fans guessing with by teasing details over his next fight online by posting: “It’s time. Sat July 5th. New York, New York.” But soon after, Mexican journalist Julianis Julius claimed that Paul and Canelo Alvarez are close to agreeing a shock fight in May. He reported online: “There is already an agreement for Jake Paul to be Canelo Alvarez’s rival in May of this year, a source very close to the operation informs me.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”The event will be co-promoted by Canelo Promotions & MVP & PBC.”Paul has long called out Canelo – who has also refused to rule out the fight in the past. Jake Paul ‘has agreement to fight P4P great Canelo Alvarez in May’ but fans all fear what it means But Canelo currently reigns as champion of the 168lb super-middleweight division at 12 stone. Paul’s last fight was his heavyweight debut – bulking up to 16st 2lb – having been campaigning at the 14st 4lb cruiserweight limit of 200lb. That means there is a FOUR STONE difference between the two. Canelo, 34, is also in line to fight unbeaten American Terence Crawford, 37, in a September blockbuster. But he is without an opponent for his usual Cinco de Mayo weekend opponent in May. Paul was probed on his callouts of Canelo on the All The Smoke Fight podcast and he replied: “He’s not a monster in my eyes.”This is the thing, everyone’s going to tune in to want to see me f***ing die, basically.”And Canelo said on the Full Send Podcast in 2023: “When I’m done with boxing, why not? Yeah, maybe.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I think it’s good cause, what happens is other people who never watch boxing, they don’t know anything about boxing, they want to watch Jake Paul because he brings fans from another world.”Canelo Alvarez is linked with a May fight against Jake PaulCredit: Reuters More

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      Jake Paul puts Mike Tyson on his shoulders at Donald Trump inauguration party as pair reunite after Netflix fight

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      JAKE PAUL put Mike Tyson on his shoulders as the pair reunited at Donald Trump’s inauguration party.The duo fought in Arlington, Texas last November, with their bout streamed live on Netflix.Jake Paul held former rival Mike Tyson on his shouldersCredit: X @jakepaulPaul defeated Tyson in a boxing match last NovemberCredit: GettyPaul, 28, defeated Tyson, 30 years his senior, via a unanimous decision.The pair infamously clashed ahead of the bout, with Tyson slapping the Problem Child during the weigh-in.But they appeared to be thick as thieves as they linked up yesterday.In a clip posted on Paul’s Instagram account, the tuxedo-clad pair could be seen looking like old pals.READ MORE IN SPORTA beaming Tyson was lifted onto Paul’s shoulders, as dozens of fellow party-goers watched.Iron Mike yelled in delight, with Paul also smiling as Tyson raised his fist into the air.The Problem Child captioned the vid: “Best friends.”Tyson has long been acquainted with Trump.Most read in BoxingSUN BINGO GET £50 BONUS & 50 FREE SPINS TODAYThe pair got to know each other in the 1980s, when the future-President staged several of Tyson’s fights in Atlantic City.Iron Mike went on to tell the New York Post Sports podcast of Trump: “I always remember him from being a good guy, paying me a lot of money.”Jake Paul squashes Conor McGregor feud as UFC star and YouTuber link up for Donald Trump’s inauguration On being at Trump’s inauguration, Paul said in a social media post: “Today is about togetherness in every way. Fists down, unity up.”Honored to be here. God Bless America.”Any American who isn’t in support of Trump after this speech simply hates America and doesn’t want what’s best for this country and the world.”Paul’s older brother Logan was also at the Washington bash, as well as former UFC two-weight champion Conor McGregor.The pair have been linked with a £500million ($610m) boxing exhibition in India later this year.Despite their previous war-of-words, McGregor and the Paul brothers posed for snaps together as they headed to the event.The Paul brothers posed for snaps with Conor McGregorCredit: Instagram / @JakePaul More

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      Chelsea goal ace Cole Palmer signs megabucks deal with Amazon to star in Three Lions documentary

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      GOAL ace Cole Palmer has signed a six-figure deal with Amazon to star in a Three Lions documentary.The four-parter will chart England’s next generation — including the Chelsea star, 22.Cole Palmer has signed a six-figure deal with Amazon to star in a documentaryCredit: GettyFilming has begun with the series, which follows the England squad, due for release in springFilming has begun, with the series due for release in the spring.A source said: “This is an exciting project for everyone.“Amazon were desperate to land Cole. He’s one of the hottest properties in the world. The series will lift the veil on his life so far, feature exclusive footage, and help him connect with fans on a new level.“But it won’t just be about Cole. Other England players of the future have also signed up.”READ MORE ON FOOTBALLEREngland are among the favourites to lift next year’s World Cup in the US, Canada and Mexico.New boss Thomas Tuchel took over at the start of the month from Gareth Southgate, who encouraged his young stars to speak about their hopes and dreams.Sources said the Football Association were consulted and approved the project.One source added: “They know how important players like Cole will be if England are to end a 60-year wait for a major trophy.Most read in Football“It’s important they allow a relationship to form between the players and fans. The FA saw the fruits of that under Southgate and want it to continue.“Cole is intensely private but a balance has to be struck, given how special a talent he is. He’s excited and wants fans to get to know him. He’s just a normal kid.“He loves football and is a whizz on Fifa in his spare time.”Cole recently trademarked his shivering goal celebration and made moves to own the term “Cold Palmer” to use to sell products.Jack Grealish’s reaction to Cole Palmer becoming a manager says it all as he and Maguire apologise to Chelsea star More

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      Mike Tyson, 58, considering fighting AGAIN after Jake Paul bout for grudge match 30 YEARS in the making

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      MIKE TYSON could be set for another controversial comeback fight. Heavyweight great Tyson came out of retirement in November after 20 YEARS out to face YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul. Mike Tyson could return for another fightCredit: GettyThe fight faced heavy criticism amid the 30-year age gap but still over 100MILLION watched Paul’s underwhelming points win on Netflix. But according to actor and martial artist Paulo Tocha, Tyson could yet fight once more for a trilogy with Evander Holyfield. Tocha told The Mirror: “At the end he kind of let us know there’s another one coming. “Let me put it this way, if Tyson trains correctly and prepares himself, he should take on another fight. READ MORE IN BOXING”A more serious fighter, a more serious opponent, and a bigger money maker. Most probably it’s going to be Evander after all. “He and Evander – after what happened to his ear and all that. So most probably it’ll be something like that.” Holyfield stopped Tyson in 11 rounds of their first fight in 1996. But their rematch a year later became infamous after Tyson BIT Holyfield’s ear and got himself disqualified. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSIn the years following, the two made up and became unlikely friends. Holyfield, 62, himself had a return fight in 2021 but it ended in disaster as he was stopped in one round by MMA star Vitor Belfort, 47.’That’s the last thing I remember’ – Mike Tyson, 58, worryingly can’t recall Jake Paul fight after ‘blanking out’And he was a commentator for Tyson’s loss to Paul, 28, and Iron Mike refused to retire after the bout – opening the door to another fight. Tocha added: “That’s why I thought it was a good show, a warm-up for Tyson.”He got to get some rust off of the ring, got to feel himself again, caught himself back again on top. What do people expect him to do, really? “I mean, good luck to him. He is a great warrior. He is a big champion and he’s one of the biggest, if not the biggest name in boxing. “But you’ve got to understand the fighter’s game and at that age, you’re not supposed to be in the ring, even if you’re spectacular. “It’s just not so good for the brain.” Tyson bit Evander Holyfield in their 1997 rematchCredit: AFPBut they became friends in later yearsCredit: RexActor Paulo Tocha More

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      Star of Netflix’s Drive to Survive in major career change as he quits F1 with emotional post saying ‘racing is my life’

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      DRIVE TO SURVIVE star Will Buxton has announced a major career change for the 2025 motorsport season.Buxton is one of the most recognisable stars outside of the racers and team principals who feature on the hit Netflix show Drive To Survive, which documents behind-the-scenes of the Formula One season.A Drive To Survive star has announced a major career changeWill Buxton has worked on F1TV for seven yearsCredit: GettyBut he has announced he is joining Fox for their coverage of a rival motorsportCredit: GettyHowever, the veteran broadcaster has announced a major career change that will see him leave his main role at F1TV.Taking to Instagram, he announced following a seven-year career with F1TV he would be moving to Fox to headline its coverage of Indycar.In an emotional statement, he said: “I have always loved Indycar, always been enthralled by the excitement of its racing and stunned by the skills of its incredible drivers. “And while I always hoped that one day I might, I never imagined that I ever actually would have the opportunity to join the series full time. READ MORE IN MOTORSPORT”That I will get to do so in the role and with the responsibility that I do in 2025 is a tremendous honour. And while I am unbelievably excited, I am only too aware of the enormity of the task I am undertaking, and the trust placed in me…”Racing is my life. My deepest passion. Its drivers are my heroes. I’ve been incredibly fortunate to have had a job for the past two decades that revolves around telling their stories…”I want to take the opportunity to thank everyone at F1TV for seven incredibly happy years. “I’m so proud of all we created and all we built and I’m excited to watch 2025 shake out, admittedly, for now at least, from my couch.”Most read in MotorsportJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSBuxton – a New York Times best-selling author – will present Fox’s inaugural season coverage of NTT Indycar alongside James Hinchcliffe and Townsend Bell.He had featured on NBC as a pit-lane reporter for Indycar from 2013-17 before Liberty Media’s acquisition of F1 saw him move in-house to F1TV in 2018. Lewis Hamilton jumps out of a helicopter as F1 star snowboards with Olympic champion in incredible videoThe first race of the 17-event season will commence with the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, FL, USA on March 2.Indycar as a racing series is actually quite similar to F1 in that the cars are open-top and race around tracks with a variety of shapes.However, unlike F1 which has a global fanbase, Indycar is most popular in North America.In 2023 it averaged 1.4 million viewers across a 14-race season but had a stuttering viewer count in 2024 for the final year of a 16-year partnership with NBC.It is not yet clear whether this move will impact Buxton’s involvement in the 2025 series of the Netflix documentary.Will Buxton leaves F1TV after seven yearsRead Will Buxton’s full statement below:A decade ago I reported on my first Indycar races, including my first visit to IMS. I fell in love with the place immediately. The history, the passion, the emotion that whips through the air as the cars rocket past you, sucking the air from your lungs, breathing tradition and understanding into your soul. On my final day, I was presented with a Culver block, one of the bricks that once lined the entire speedway. It was at the time, and remains today, the most humbling gift.I have always loved Indycar, always been enthralled by the excitement of its racing and stunned by the skills of its incredible drivers. And while I always hoped that one day I might, I never imagined that I ever actually would have the opportunity to join the series full time. That I will get to do so in the role and with the responsibility that I do in 2025 is a tremendous honour. And while I am unbelievably excited, I am only too aware of the enormity of the task I am undertaking, and the trust placed in me.Racing is my life. My deepest passion. Its drivers are my heroes. I’ve been incredibly fortunate to have had a job for the past two decades that revolves around telling their stories. And beyond that, a job that I’ve always believed is about taking the fans on a journey, whether through the page or through the screen, to the heart of the racing world. To make them a part of the sport they love. That has been and will always be why I do what I do.I want to take the opportunity to thank everyone at F1TV for seven incredibly happy years. I’m so proud of all we created and all we built and I’m excited to watch 2025 shake out, admittedly, for now at least, from my couch.My year and my racing season will begin in St Pete.I’m so grateful to Fox for this once in a lifetime opportunity, so thankful to everyone at the NTT Indycar Series for the warm welcome they’ve already extended, and so invigorated for the years ahead. Indycar stands at the gates of one of the most exciting and important periods in its history.Alongside Hinch, Townsend and the world class team behind the scenes at Fox, I can’t wait to get started and to present to you all, the fastest racing on earth. More

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      Plymouth Argyle SCRAP fly-on-the-wall documentary after Wayne Rooney was axed as manager and club face relegation

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      PLYMOUTH ARGYLE have scrapped their fly-on-the-wall documentary following Wayne Rooney’s departure.Rooney, 39, left by mutual consent on New Year’s Day alongside No2 Mike Phelan and first team coach Simon Ireland following a dismal run of one win in 14 games.Wayne Rooney was axed following Argyle’s 2-0 defeat to OxfordCredit: GettySunSport revealed in November that filming had commenced on a documentary series showcasing Argyle’s battle against the Championship drop.The Pilgrims had hoped to flog the series to a streaming service such as Netflix or Amazon Prime Video – raising significant money and the club’s profile in the process.Amid Argyle’s 10-game winless run and Rooney’s departure, however, The Guardian report that club bosses have scrapped the project.They claim that it was felt the project could become a “distraction”.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLFilming had commenced in October, but after working at just two games, production staff were told to “take a break”.Lorton Entertainment had been working on the project.The production company has ties to the former Pilgrims boss, having worked on the feature length documentary “Rooney” – shown on Amazon Prime Video, and “Coleen Rooney: The Real Wagatha Story”, which aired on Disney+.Despite Argyle’s documentary plans having been largely driven by Rooney and his team of advisers, club bosses did sign off on it initially.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSLorton are understood to be co-owned by Kenny Shepherd, who is also a shareholder in Triple S Sports – the agency that have represented Rooney since he was a teen.Plymouth Argyle have declined to comment.Rooney has bagged a new role for 2025 as house husband – after blowing the final whistle on his manager job with failing Plymouth ArgyleLong-time Argyle coach Kevin Nancekivell has been placed in caretaker charge alongside injured captain Joe Edwards.The duo guided the Pilgrims to a 2-2 New Year’s Day draw with Bristol City at Home Park, and are expected to be in charge of tomorrow’s Championship trip to Stoke City.After the Bristol City game, Nancekivell paid tribute to outgoing boss Rooney.’PRIVILEGED TO GET TO KNOW HIM’He told the BBC: “I’ve seen Wayne. He’s obviously disappointed and really sad. It’s a horrible time.”People see the Wayne Rooney who’s an England international and legend of world football, but they don’t know him as a person.”I’ve been privileged to get to know him. He’s a super human being and he showed a lot of class when he came and said his goodbyes to us.”Nancekivell, 53, could remain in temporary charge as the Pilgrims take on Brentford in the FA Cup next week.Former Argyle boss Steven Schumacher, who left for Stoke City in December 2023, is the early front-runner to succeed Rooney.Remarkably, Schumacher’s Home Park predecessor Ryan Lowe is the second favourite for the post, having left Argyle for Preston in December 2021.Kevin Nancekivell paid tribute to RooneyCredit: GettySteven Schumacher is favourite to land the Argyle gigCredit: GettyWHAT’S NEXT FOR WAZZA?As for Rooney, he is expected to be offered an immediate return to punditry work.A TV insider told SunSport: “Wayne is regarded as one of the best pundits in the business.”He’s very, very knowledgeable about the game.”And even though he’s actually quite a shy person, he really feels at home in a TV studio.The insider added: “It’s been a rubbish end to 2024 for Wayne, but he’s not going to be out of work for long.”He’ll be offered punditry work straight away and there’s interest from Sky in a potential long-term deal to tie him down as a pundit.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Wayne still harbours ambitions of making it as a manager.”But, like Gary Neville, it might end up being the case that he can carve out a more successful and lucrative career as a pundit rather than as a manager in the dugout.”Rooney, 39, is likely to return to punditryCredit: Rex More

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      ‘Who do you think you are’: Sir Alex Ferguson reduced Cristiano Ronaldo to tears after ‘ripping in’ to Man Utd icon

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      SIR ALEX FERGUSON once reduced Cristiano Ronaldo to tears in front of the rest of the Manchester United squad.A new documentary about the legendary Scottish manager released on BBC iPlayer Boxing Day, titled “Sir Alex”, saw details of the exchange come to light.Sir Alex Ferguson once made Cristiano Ronaldo cry in front of his team-matesCredit: Getty – ContributorRio Ferdinand recalled the story on the new documentary about Ferguson’s life titled ‘Sir Alex’Credit: GettyMany of the stars who played under Ferguson were asked for interviews about their time under the 13-time Premier League-winning manager.One of these was Rio Ferdinand, who starred under Ferguson from 2002 until the 82-year-old’s retirement in 2013.On the incident between Ferguson and Ronaldo, Ferdinand recalled: “He hadn’t played well, and the manager ripped into Cristiano. “‘Who do you think you are? You’re coming here trying to prove to everybody who you think you are, you think you’re a superstar’.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”I remember Cristiano in tears and I was like, ‘This manager don’t care, man. He doesn’t care who you are’.”Ronaldo would go on to win the Ballon d’Or and be named as the world’s best player in 2008 at United. Ferguson did not experience unprecedented success only at Man Utd.He had also managed to do so at Aberdeen, winning the 1983 Cup Winners’ Cup glory against Real Madrid – still the last time the Spanish giants lost a major European final – and breaking the Celtic-Rangers duopoly of the Scottish Premiership with titles in 1980, 1984 and 1985.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSFormer right-back Stuart Kennedy recalled Ferguson’s hairdryer as a “blast furnace”, while Mark McGhee compared it to a “volcano”.However, speaking about Ferguson in the past, Ronaldo admitted they had many “beautiful moments” together and praised his old manager’s compassion after his father fell ill.Sir Alex Ferguson saved my Man Utd career with 10-word comment after I started going out every night, says Rio Ferdinand Speaking to United club media in 2021, Ronaldo said: “It’s hard to mention just one [moment].”There were so many beautiful moments that we had together. Not just winning things. But in my heart I keep the most difficult things.“Probably he doesn’t remember, but I will say it because it’s a beautiful story. “One day, my father was in hospital, and I was so emotional, very low. And I spoke with him and he said: ‘Cristiano, go there for two or three days.’“We had difficult games [coming up],” he continued, “and I was a key player in that moment. “He said: ‘It will be tough because we have difficult games, but I understand your situation and I’ll leave you [out] and you can go and see your father.’ READ MORE SUN STORIES“For me, these are the most important things – apart from winning Champions Leagues, to win the Premier League, to win cups and stuff. “So I have to appreciate him, because what he said to me, he always did. I have to appreciate that.”Inside Cristiano Ronaldo’s incredible lifeAS arguably the greatest player of all time, Cristiano Ronaldo lives a life befitting such a superstar. More