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      Incredible British sporting summer calendar revealed with potential Fury vs Joshua on July 24 added to Euros & Wimbledon

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      A remarkable calendar of British sport is taking shape in what promises to be a summer to remember.After the coronavirus pandemic put sport on its knees 12 months ago, events such as the European Championships and Wimbledon were postponed and cancelled as fans were left with little entertainment.
      This summer promises to be a sensational festival of sport
      England will be hoping to win a first major tournament in 55 years this summerCredit: Getty
      Now, one year on from that we are set for one of the best ever summers of jam-packed British sport as spectators return to whip up a frenzy.
      It all kicks off on June 11 with the postponed Euro 2020 which is being played for the first time ever across 12 different European countries.
      But the semi-finals and final of the tournament – which ends on July 11 – are scheduled to take place at Wembley Stadium, the first major international final at the ground for 25 years.
      While the Euros are going on, there is also the small matter of Wimbledon returning for the first time in two years on June 28.
      Incidentally, the final at the All England Club will be played on the same day as the conclusion of the Euros.
      From June through to September a festival of cricket will also be taking place with England taking on Pakistan and Sri Lanka in a number of one-day internationals, before a five Test series with India.
      And to top it all off, the inaugural edition of The Hundred gets underway in July.
      In athletics there is the Diamond League Anniversary Games at the London Stadium, an event which takes place just five days before another huge day in Formula 1 with the British Grand Prix.
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      Hamilton will look to secure a record-extending eighth British Grand Prix victory this summerCredit: AFP
      Ben Stokes will be hoping he can drive England to victory over India in their five Test seriesCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Wimbledon will make a triumphant return after being cancelled last year for the first time since WWIICredit: Reuters
      The day before the British GP there is also the small matter of the Rugby League Challenge Cup final at Wembley on July 17.
      And then perhaps the biggest one of them all could be confirmed in the coming days as Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury prepare for an undisputed heavyweight clash on July 24.
      The fight looks set to take place in the Middle East, but a 100,000 capacity crowd at Wembley Stadium has not yet been ruled out.
      Throw in a bit of golf action with The Open and Women’s British Open and you have yourself a blockbuster few months of UK sport.
      With events such as the London Marathon and Rugby League World Cup then rounding off 2021, it promises to be unquestionably one of the greatest ever years of British sport.
      You’d be a fool to miss it.
      The Anniversary Games at the London Stadium promises to be another special eventCredit: PA
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      John Terry ready to help England’s Rugby League World Cup victory bid after striking friendship with England boss Wane

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      SHAUN WANE will team up with a captain, leader, legend as England look to win rugby league’s World Cup – John Terry.
      And he is in no doubt that Super League this year is stronger than ever, thanks to the likes of John Bateman coming back and Greg Inglis joining.

      John Terry will be asked to help England ahead of their bid to win the Rugby League World CupCredit: PA:Press Association

      National boss Wane has been taking part in a sporting directorship course to fill his days while the 13-a-side code is out of action.
      Now Aston Villa assistant boss Terry is also studying and he will be asked to tell England’s players what it takes to succeed at the highest level, as will golfer Lee Westwood.
      Wane said: “I’ve had quite a few chats with John and he’s very knowledgeable. I did a chat for Uefa coaching badge attendees and he was one of them.
      “All I talked about was standards and what we did at Wigan. He loved it and we’ve kept in touch. I learn from him and him from me.

      “He’ll be going up to training. He’s really keen, very smart and loves our way of thinking in rugby league.

      England boss Shaun Wane is eager for his players to learn from as many people as possible ahead of the World Cup
      “He’s got a real understanding about rugby league and he loves the game – and he’s a very proud Englishman.
      “Lee Westwood is another one and he’ll be getting involved with us.
      “It’s important for the players to get a perspective from another sport. Lee is very individual in terms of the sport he plays while John has played for England.

      “I love speaking to people like that about how they train, what they do, what their thought process is and what their standards are.
      “I’m assuming that our players will have a thirst for that too and if they don’t, I want them to have an open mind about things like that.”

      Golfer Lee Westwood will also give Wane’s men the benefit of his expertiseCredit: Paul Edwards – The Sun
      Wane has effectively been kicking his heels after the Covid-19 pandemic saw England’s Ashes series with Australia cancelled.
      But as far as he is concerned, his side will be facing the Exiles, a team made up of Super League’s best ex-NRL players, on June 27 and hopes to face Fiji about 10 days before the World Cup’s opening game against Samoa on October 23.
      And he believes the pool is getting stronger after Bateman returned to Wigan after a stellar NRL stint, while Super League dropping matches from its schedule would not be a bad thing.
      He added: “John is going to be a great addition and Greg is obviously a fantastic player, it won’t take him long to get back into shape.
      “But the competition is going to be stronger with John in, no question. We just need more great games of the intensity of Wigan-St Helens or Wigan-Warrington. I hope we’ll see that.”

      Shaun Wane would be happy for Great Britain international Blake Austin to line up for the Exiles against EnglandCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      England taking on the Exiles could see Wane’s men face the likes of Inglis, Israel Folau, James Maloney and Bevan French.
      But he also hopes one-time Great Britain internationals Jackson Hastings and Blake Austin face the country they qualify for
      He said: “Absolutely I would. I want that Exiles team to be as strong as possible and they’d be a lot stronger with Blake Austin in, no question.
      “I want that game to be like a Test match.” More

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      Maro Itoje signs up to Jay-Z’s super-star sports agency Roc Nation joining likes of Marcus Rashford and De Bruyne

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      MARO ITOJE has been signed-up to Jay-Z’s super-star sports agency.
      The England, Lions and Saracens hero joins the likes of Marcus Rashford and Kevin De Bruyne at the rapper’s Roc Nation management company.

      Maro Itoje is the third rugby star to join Jay-Z’s agencyCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Itoje, arguably the world’s best player and a future England and Lions captain, turned 26 last month.
      The second row was previously with the same company who looks after Gareth Bale and engineered his loan deal from Real Madrid to Tottenham Hotspur.
      In switching agents, Itoje has now joined World Cup winning captain Siya Kolisi, the first black man to lift the Webb Ellis Cup, as well as his Springboks teammate Cheslin Kolbe.
      And that makes the Londoner just one of three rugby stars managed by Jay-Z’s agency.

      Itoje’s new reps are likely to be busy behind the scenes already, too.
      His club Saracens were relegated from the Championship last season.
      They promised Itoje and Co that they would look into facilitating loan moves for them to play anywhere in the world.
      A move to French giants Racing 92, the Paris side who lost this year’s Heineken Champions Cup final to Exeter Chiefs, had been agreed.

      Marcus Rashford has already been signed up by hip-hop entrepreneur Jay-ZCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne is part of Roc NationCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      But then £1million short-term switch was blocked.
      England boss Eddie Jones and his club coach Mark McCall open to Itoje getting experience in another country.
      Jay-Z’s crew will continue to look at the options for their new man.

      Jay-Z’s super-star sports agency will be busy working behind the scenesCredit: AP:Associated Press

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      UK Sport: Return dates and how to watch on TV – Premier League football, England test cricket, rugby, F1 and golf

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      SPORT is coming back to our screens soon, with most sporting events being played without audiences and having to adjust to new rules in order to abide by legal guidelines and minimise the spread of the coronavirus.  Follow all the drama and suspense below with all the key information for the much awaited return of […] More

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      Mike Tyson will KILL Sonny Bill Williams and send rugby star to the morgue if pair seal $1m fight, warns trainer

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      MIKE TYSON will be up for “manslaughter” if he fights Sonny Bill Williams, claimed former trainer Jeff Fenech. The 53-year-old has been offered $1million to come out of retirement to face the All Blacks legend, Paul Gallen or Barry Hall. Mike Tyson was one of the most feared fighters on the planetCredit: AFP – Getty […] More

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      Sky Sports to let customers pause their subscription for free to stop fans shelling out on coronavirus-hit events

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      SKY SPORTS are giving customers the chance to pause their subscriptions for free to save them shelling out for cancelled events. The coronavirus outbreak has seen the vast majority of sporting fixtures postponed or scrapped entirely. ⚠️ Read our Coronavirus in Sport live blog for the latest news, updates and cancellations Sky are offering customers […] More