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      Sky Sports News ‘top reporters set to leave in channel transformation leaving staff shocked’

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      SKY SPORTS NEWS are set for another staff shake-up, according to reports.Well-known presenters and reporters could leave the broadcaster.Sky Sports News are set to make cuts in a shake-upThe broadcaster aims to adapt to the changing demands of its audienceStaff have reportedly been left shocked by the news – the latest in a string of cuts made by Sky Sports News.According to the Daily Mail, insiders have insisted the redundancies are not a cost-cutting measure.Instead, the broadcaster is aiming to become “more agile and better equipped to serve audiences”.Sky are understood to be keen to ensure their departments keep up with changing behaviours of audiences.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut the broadcaster will continue to prioritise breaking news content.It is believed well-established reporters and presenters will be included in the cuts.A Sky Sports News spokesperson said: “We’ve shared proposals with the Sky Sports News team to change how we’re structured, aimed at making us more agile and better equipped to serve audiences across TV, digital and social.”A small number of roles are impacted, and we are now entering a period of consultation with those colleagues.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSSky previously made notable cuts in 2023, with several Soccer Saturday reporters being made redundant including long-term servant Bianca Westwood and Jaydee Dyer.Martin Tyler and Geoff Shreeves also left, along with Guy Havord, Dickie Davis, Greg Whelan, and Lynsey Hooper.Sky expert reveals seven hidden tricks to boost your TV instantly More

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      Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn: Who is on commentary for DAZN and Sky Sports in huge grudge match at Tottenham?

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      BOXING fans do not have long to wait for the MASSIVE Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn grudge match.Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn are just a few days away from continuing their fathers’ rivalry and cementing their own legacy.Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn finally meet in the ring on SaturdayCredit: GettyEubank Jr come into this fight with a record of 34-3 with 25 KO victories whereas Benn comes in at a perfect record of 23-0 with 14 KOs.Conor Benn’s record may not even matter in this fight as he’s had to catapult up to two weight classes to middleweight just to be eligible to fight Eubank Jr.Eubank Jr is bigger and has the experience over Benn but can he cause a shock victory?Who’s on commentary for this bout?DAZN have announced that the ‘Voice of Boxing’ Adam Smith will be on main commentary duties. read more Eubank Jr vs BennHe will be joined by two former world champions in Barry Jones and Darren Barker, while two other world champions – Carl Frampton and Tony Bellew – are on pundit duties.Former Love Islander Josh Denzel is on hosting duties, while Jamie Ward will be doing the in-ring interviews. Chelsea fan Olivia Buzaglo will be on reporting duties from the bowels of the stadium.Sky Sports have not announced their commentary team at the time of writing.Most read in BoxingTheir coverage is expected to feature regulars such as Johnny Nelson and Anna Woolhouse.Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor BennTHE countdown is ON to one of the biggest boxing events of the 21st CenturyFamilial tension and a rivalry that has been brewing for years will finally be resolved when Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn meet at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday night.There has been huge drama in the build-up with the pair engaged in a war of words and multiple clashes in person.SunSport will have full coverage of the blockbuster clash all week and LIVE round-by-round coverage of every fight on a stacked undercard.Latest NewsAll the infoWhen is Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn?Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn takes place on Saturday, April 26.Ring walks for the main event are set to take place at 10pm BST.Coverage for the event begins at 5pm BST.How to watch Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn and is there a live stream?Sky Sports and DAZN have rights to the event.The card is pay-per-view and will cost £19.95 – it will be shown on Sky Sports Box Office and DAZN PPV.The fight can also be streamed on Sky GO and the DAZN website to paying customers.SunSport will live blog all the action as it happens.Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn full cardChris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn (Middleweight)Anthony Yarde vs Lyndon Arthur (Light heavyweight)Liam Smith vs Aaron McKenna (Middleweight)Chris Billam-Smith vs Brandon Glanton (Cruiserweight)Viddal Riley vs Cheavon Clarke (Cruiserweight) More

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      ‘This is unreal’ – Mikel Arteta accidentally photobombs Sky Sports report as he takes Arsenal dog Win for a walk

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      MIKEL ARTETA hilariously photobombed Sky Sports’ report outside the Arsenal training ground on Tuesday. The Gunners’ manager, 43, is preparing for his side’s Premier League encounter with Crystal Palace on Wednesday following their rampant 4-0 win over Ipswich Town on Easter Sunday. Mikel Arteta was spotted taking Win for a strollThe Labrador is considered the ‘club dog’Credit: GettyArteta has led the north Londoners into the last four of the Champions League as well – masterminding a stunning two-leg victory over holders Real Madrid en route to the semi-finals. They face Paris Saint-Germain next week, with Luis Enrique’s runaway Ligue 1 leaders having already dumped out Liverpool and Aston Villa this term. Now, it seems as though Arteta is trying to squeeze as much good fortune out of every inch of the club, including their club dog ‘Win’.While Sky Sports News reporter Gary Cotterill stood outside the Gunners’ training ground, updating viewers on the wellbeing of star winger Bukayo Saka, Arteta crashed the shoot walking Win out of the grounds. Read more FootballOne fan took to Twitter to say that the moment was “unreal”. Arteta brought Win, a chocolate labrador, in to London Colney in 2023, to “develop the family atmosphere” at Arsenal, with Arteta claiming that the dog was “one of us”. Win has not actually brought Arsenal any trophies since their one and only crown under Arteta, which was the 2020 FA Cup. The Gunners are 13 points adrift of league leaders Liverpool in the Premier League, with the Champions League their only realistic chance of silverware this term.Most read in FootballCotterill stated that Saka’s ankle injury that he sustained at Portman Road “wasn’t too bad”. That comes after the Englishman was seen with ice around his achilles. Mikel Arteta slide tackles his own player in training a day before Arsenal’s biggest game of the season vs Real Madrid He had been forced off just before the hour mark in East Anglia after a shocking challenge from Leif Davis that saw the Ipswich left-back sent off. Arsenal host Bournemouth in between their European semi-final legs against PSG, before they take on Champions League-chasing Newcastle United on the penultimate day. They travel to already-relegated Southampton to round off their league campaign. More

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      ‘He wouldn’t have to move house’ – Roy Keane cracks joke live on Sky Sports as he tells De Bruyne to join Man Utd

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      ROY KEANE jokingly suggested that Kevin De Bruyne should join Manchester United when his contract at Manchester City expires this summer. De Bruyne, 33, announced that he would leave City upon the conclusion of his contract. Kevin De Bruyne will leave Man City after 10 years at the EtihadCredit: GettyRoy Keane joked that De Bruyne should move to the Irishman’s former club, Manchester UnitedThe Belgian midfielder has played 34 times for Pep Guardiola’s side in all competitions this term, contributing five goals and eight assists.But after 416 games in Sky Blue spanning ten years, De Bruyne is set to embark on a new challenge. Speaking on Sky Sports ahead of City’s crucial encounter against Aston Villa in the race for Champions League qualification, Keane jested that De Bruyne should stay put in Manchester, but move westwards to Old Trafford. Keane quipped: “United? He wouldn’t have to move house,” when fellow Sky pundit Shay Given said that De Bruyne “can turn up at another Premier League club and that is a concern for City.”Read more FootballFollowing City’s 2-0 win over Everton on Saturday, De Bruyne spoke to the media about his future, revealing that it was “a little bit of a shock” that the reigning Premier League champions had not tabled a new deal for him. He did insist that he could still “perform at this level like I’m showing”, clarifying that he was “open for anything” to come next.He has previously been linked with a move to Major League Soccer and the Saudi Pro League, while there are also rumours rumbling that De Bruyne could join another Premier League outfit.Keane still believes that De Bruyne has the necessary quality to punish teams given the chance.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSHe said: “We know how ruthless Man City can be at a certain age.“Give him time one the ball and he will punish you, all he needs is a moment.“As much as you try and stop him, you can’t in certain areas.”Pep Guardiola talks about Kevin De Bruyne’s decision to leave Man City after 10 years More

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      ‘You fired me’ – Martin Brundle in awkward reunion with former boss at Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

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      MARTIN BRUNDLE endured an awkward reunion with an old boss at the Saudi Grand Prix.The Sky Sports reporter bumped into Alpine’s Flavio Briatore before the start of the race.Martin Brundle has an awkward encounter with Flavio Briatore on the gridCredit: xBrundle (L) was a Benetton Ford team-mate of Michael Schumacher in 1992Credit: GettyHe was axed from the team by Briatore before the 1993 seasonCredit: GettyBrundle used to race for the Italian businessman at the Benetton team for the 1992 F1 season.He was the team-mate of F1 legend Michael Schumacher but was sacked in 1993.His axing came after coming sixth in the standings that year, with Briatore keen to replace him.He sacked Brundle and replaced him with Riccardo Patrese for the 1993 season.READ MORE ON F1And the former driver was quick to remind the Alpine executive advisor of their awkward past.He said to the Italian: “Martin Brundle, you fired me once.”Fans loved watching the moment as they reacted on social media.One posted: “Man I love the grid walk.”Most read in MotorsportJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSA second commented: “Classic Brundle / Classic Flavio.”A third wrote: “Amazing Martin Brundle, can’t teach that.”‘Never seen Martin Brundle more confused in my life’ – Bonkers moment F1 icon interviews UNICORN live on Sky Sports_1Oscar Piastri won the Saudi GPCredit: ReutersHe hailed the win as a ‘great weekend’Credit: GettyMax Verstappen had to settle for second after being hit with a five-second penaltyCredit: GettyMcLaren’s Oscar Piastri powered home to win the Saudi GP and go top of the Drivers’ Championship.Max Verstappen and his Red Bull Racing car had to settle for second while Charles Leclerc finished in his Ferrari in third place.After claiming victory, Piastri said: “I’m looking for a couch, it was a pretty tough race.”I’m very happy to have obviously won, I made the difference at the start and made my case into Turn One, and that was enough.”It was really tricky to follow out there, I couldn’t really stay with Max Verstappen at the end of the first stint and I just chewed up my tyres.”The clean air was nice after the pit stop, it was a clean race and we did the parts we needed to right.”We still needed a bit more, Max [Verstappen] was a bit too close for our liking but a great race and a great weekend.”Read More on The SunVerstappen was hit with a five-second penalty during the race in Jeddah for leaving the track and gaining an advantage.On the punishment, the four-time world champion told Sky Sports: “To be honest, I think any words towards that are just a waste of time for everyone.”Drivers standings after Saudi Arabia GPHere’s how we look after five races of the season…P1) Piastri – 99P2) Norris – 89P3) Verstappen – 87P4) Russell – 73P5) Leclerc – 47P6) Antonelli – 38P7) Hamilton – 31P8) Albon – 20P9) Ocon – 14P10) Stroll – 10 More

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      Lee Cutler vs Sam Eggington: Start time, TV channel, live stream and undercard for thrilling welterweight fight

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      LEE CUTLER takes on Sam Eggington in this weekend’s boxing show that features some HUGE names.The main event sees Ben Whittaker rematch his bitter rival Liam Cameron in a huge Light Heavyweight showdown.Lee Cutler and Sam Eggington are set to face off in a thrilling boutCredit: GettyBefore then, boxing fans are treated to a stacked undercard, with one of the feature fights being in the Super Welterweight division with Lee Cutler vs Sam Eggington.Cutler, 29, will be defending his WBC international Silver Super Welterweight belt for the first time in this fight. His last outing against Stephen McKenna saw him claim the belt in December, winning by majority decision.With a record of 15 wins and one loss, he’ll be hoping to keep his winning streak going with potential huge fights just around the corner.Read more on Sam EggingtonHis opponent, Eggington, is a battle-hardened Brit who has had 44 professional bouts at just 31 years old – but he isn’t the only tough man in his family.The 31-year-old is also a former champion, formerly holding the IBO Super welterweight belt back in 2022.Most recently, he silenced the doubters with a win over Alan Sebastian Velazquez last November, bouncing back from his defeat to Abass Baraou earlier in the year.SunSport can reveal how to watch this BIG title showdown.Most read in BoxingWhen is Lee Cutler vs Sam Eggington?Lee Cutler vs Sam Eggington takes place on Sunday, April 20.Ring walks are set to take place from 8pm.The Resorts World Arena in Birmingham plays host.How to watch Lee Cutler vs Sam Eggington?The main card will be shown on the Sky Sports main event channel at 8pm BST.The fight will also be able to be streamed on the Sky Go app.Undercard bouts will be shown on the Sky Sports Action channel, starting at 7pm BST.Full fight cardBen Whittaker vs Liam Cameron (Light heavyweight)Frazer Clarke vs Ebaneezer Tetteh (Heavyweight)Lee Cutler vs Sam Eggington (Super welterweight)Tyler Denny vs Elvis Ahorgah (Super middleweight)Troy Coleman vs Bradley Goldsmith (Middleweight) More

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      Frazer Clarke vs Ebeneezer Tetteh: Start time, TV channel, live stream and undercard ahead of huge heavyweight clash

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      FRAZER CLARKE and Ebeneezer Tetteh are set to go head-to-head THIS WEEKEND.They will meet on the undercard of the highly anticipated rematch between Ben Whittaker and Liam Cameron.Frazer Clarke returns from injury this weekendCredit: GettyWith all eyes on the tense rematch taking place in the main event, these two heavyweights will be looking to get back to winning ways and avenge their recent losses.33-year-old British heavyweight Frazer Clarke will be hoping for a better year after his tough battles with Fabio Wardley in 2024.Clarke’s first encounter against his British counterpart was a fierce 12-round war that ended in a split draw.The rematch was then set in Riyadh last October, which resulted in Clarke being brutally knocked out in the first round.Read more on Frazer ClarkeAnd now, after six months, ‘The Eraser’ returns to face Ghanaian heavyweight Ebeneezer Tetteh.Tetteh, 36, has an impressive record of 23 wins and 2 losses, with 20 of those wins coming by knockout.It is also worth noting that the two losses on his record came from famous British heavyweights – Daniel Dubois and Dillian Whyte.SunSport brings you all the details with the big men expected to throw down on Sunday night.Most read in BoxingWhen is Frazer Clarke vs Ebeneezer Tetteh 2?Frazer Clarke vs Ebeneezer Tetteh takes place on Sunday, April 20.Ring walks are expected to take place at 9pm, depending on the length of the undercard bouts.The Resorts World Arena in Birmingham plays host.How to watch Frazer Clarke vs Ebeneezer Tetteh?The main card will be shown on Sky Sports Main Event at 8pm BST.The fight will also be able to be streamed on the Sky Sports app.Undercard bouts will be shown on Sky Sports Action, starting at 7pm BST.Full fight card More

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      ‘You focus on commentating’ – Max Verstappen snaps at Sky Sports broadcaster as he addresses Red Bull future

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      MAX VERSTAPPEN snapped back at a Sky Sports broadcaster after being asked about his future at Red Bull Racing.The star driver’s future at the F1 team came under question after a heated exchange between Helmut Marko and his manager Raymond Vermeulen.Max Verstappen snapped at a Sky Sports reporterCredit: RexVerstappen, 27, could leave Red Bull Racing due to a clause in his contract.Marko revealed the condition as he admitted the thought of the driver’s exit is a “great concern”.This led to Verstappen being directly asked by Sky’s David Croft if he was thinking about leaving the team.However, the question was met with a snapped answer from the four-time world champion.READ MORE ON F1″You focus on commentating, I’ll focus on driving.”We don’t need to worry about any other scenarios.”A lot of people are talking about it except me.”Like I said before, I just want to focus on my car, work with the people in the team.Most read in MotorsportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”That is the only thing I am thinking about in Formula 1 at the moment. I am very relaxed.”Verstappen was also asked about the discussion that took place in the paddock that poured fuel on the exit rumours.Lando Norris punished by F1 bosses with five-second penalty after being snitched on by rival Max VerstappenVerstappen insisted that the conversation was more general and that everyone has been frustrated with the Bahrain GP.He claimed: “To my knowledge, I think they were having just a conversation about everything, which I think is allowed.”If someone, of course, picks up on it, people can always see it in their own way, right, how people are discussing things?”I think we were all left frustrated with the result and the things that went wrong in the race. “I think that’s what my manager, Raymond, and Helmut spoke about, and even Christian [Horner] came along as well.”So they all had a conversation.Read More on The Sun”I think that should be allowed.”We all care at the end of the day. We care about the team, we care about the people, we care about results. I think that’s quite normal.” More