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      Sky Sports F1 presenter forced to miss Azerbaijan GP coverage after undergoing emergency surgery in Baku

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      SKY SPORTS host Rachel Brookes missed the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after being rushed to hospital for emergency surgery.McLaren’s Oscar Piastri won as Lando Norris came fourth and closed the gap on Max Verstappen at the top of the standings.Rachel Brookes missed the Azerbaijan Grand PrixCredit: GettyShe as absent due to undergoing emergency surgeryCredit: InstagramBrookes had appendicitis after initially fearing it was food poisoningCredit: InstagramShe has updated fans on her healthCredit: InstagramBrookes, 47, was set to be part of the team covering the race in Baku – but she was surprisingly absent from coverage.With fans wondering where the broadcaster was, she took to social media to explain that she had gone under the knife due to appendicitis.Brookes said on Instagram: “So I landed here Tuesday night and felt poorly. Thought it was just nasty food poisoning but yesterday found out that I had appendicitis and needed surgery.”I’ve had the appendectomy and all good. Just want to say a massive thanks to all my colleagues at Sky Sports F1 for stepping up, stepping in to cover and sending me so many messages. We really do have the best team.READ MORE IN F1″And also to Sky as a company for pulling out all the stops to get me the best care and flying out my sister for support. So, basically, that’s why I wasn’t on the coverage this weekend… see you all in Texas.”Brookes also thanked the medics for the care she received, saying: “And the hugest of thank yous to the amazing staff at Liv Bona Dea hospital in Baku. I could not have felt in safer hands. “From my surgeon, Elgun, to my anaesthetist, Madina, to all the nurses who downloaded Google Translate so we could communicate.”To Ayshan, Yazgul, Shovgia, Humay and Osman – you were more than any patient could wish for. Also to Formula Medicine and all the medical staff at the Baku Circuit, you were fantastic.”Most read in MotorsportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSF1 drivers Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon have both missed races this year due to appendicitis, leading to Brookes joking: “What do I have in common with them?”She was not the only famous face missing from Sky Sports’ coverage in Baku over the weekend as commentator David Croft was also not there.His absence was due to him being on his honeymoon after recently tying the knot to Laura Bradley.F1 Driver Salaries in 2024: How Much Do They Make? Savage sackings in F1THE world of F1 can be savage, with employees discarded like used tea bags.Danish driver Kevin Magnussen was a rising star of the McLaren team when he made his debut in 2014 alongside Jensen Button.But when he finished the season trailing in eleventh place, he was swiftly replaced by two-time World Champion Fernando Alonso.Instead of breaking the bad news to him in a face-to-face meeting, boss Ron Dennis got his assistant to send Magnussen a short and impersonal email.Worst still, the curt message landed in Kevin’s inbox on his 23rd birthday.Read more tales of F1’s brutal world including one boss who was labelled an ‘executioner’ and a driver dumped by a brisk TEXT. More

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      Sky Sports refuse to acknowledge error after awarding Man of the Match to wrong player at North London derby

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      SKY SPORTS mistakenly awarded the North London derby Man of the Match to Gabriel Jesus.The forward featured as a late substitute but barely had time to impact the match.Sky Sports mistakenly showed Gabriel Jesus’ name on the graphicGabriel picked up his Man of the Match award after the matchHowever his team-mate Gabriel Magalhaes did, notching the winner with a second half header.His performance was enough to win the Man of the Match award but Sky Sports accidentally showed Jesus’ name in their graphic when announcing the award.The broadcaster spoke to Gabriel after the match but refused to acknowledge their earlier blunder.The Brazilian revealed his delight at nothing the winner, saying: “I’t means a lot.He continued: “I’m so happy, we know its a difficult game, it’s a big derby. We are so happy to win here, let’s enjoy now.”Gabriel was a stalwart at the back alongside William Saliba as Arsenal limited Tottenham to five shots on target.And he produced in the opposition box too and was able to head in Bukayo Saka’s corner after being left in acres of space in the six-yard box.The Gunners scored the most goals from corners in the Premier League last season with 16, and they already have two this term.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSArsenal ratings vs Spurs as Gabriel is the hero in feisty North London derbyGABRIEL headed in the only goal of the game as a depleted Arsenal snatched all three points in the North London Derby.Here’s how SunSport’s Lloyd Canfield rated the Gunners players…DAVID RAYA – 8/10Commanded his area well, and was a safe pair of hands throughout the game. Another great showing in what has been a spectacular start for the Spanish stopper. JURRIEN TIMBER – 7Did well from an attacking perspective, charging down the left hand side on various occasions. Solid defensively too against Spurs’ flying right side of Johnson and Porro.Some would argue he should’ve been sent off for a challenge on Pedro Porro in the first half, but he escaped despite squaring up to Vicario in the aftermath.WILLIAM SALIBA – 8A really good recovery challenge in the first half to deny Dominic Solanke, despite being booked early on.You can always count on Saliba to put in a solid display, and he didn’t disappoint today with fantastic passing out from the back too. GABRIEL – 9A fantastic defensive showing throughout, reinforced with a towering header inside the box to give his side the lead from a set piece (shock). Has formed an impeccable partnership with Saliba, personified by their heartwarming celebration together after the opener. He’s the man. BEN WHITE – 6Gave away the ball in a dangerous position in the first half, with Solanke failing to capitalise and had a tough first half against the quick feet of Heung Min-Son.Was not able to demonstrate the dangerous right-hand side overlap we saw work so effectively last season, but wasn’t threatened in the second 45.JORGINHO – 4Struggled to replace the suspended Declan Rice for this North London derby, whom the Gunners really missed.A tough task, but didn’t come close to matching Rice’s intensity or ability to drive the ball up the pitch which left Arsenal weak in the forward areas.THOMAS PARTEY – 5Struggled in transition with Jorginho alongside him, another player who felt the full force of no Rice and Odegaard.Not fast enough with or without the ball, and will need to perk his ideas up for City next week. GABRIEL MARTINELLI – 6Looked like a bright spark with his running and forward movement, but was let down by his end product or lack thereof.Worked really really hard throughout, just looks short of confidence in the last actions. LEANDRO TROSSARD – 6Dropping deeper into more of a midfield role than he’s used to today, it should be noted that he did a job for the team when they needed him. Not the flying efficiency machine we have seen him be from the bench, but his versatility will be needed this season it seems. BUKAYO SAKA – 7Didn’t make the kind of impact on the game we are used to seeing from the brilliant Bukayo Saka, and looked less of a threat without Martin Odegaard to combine with. Did some really good defensive work nonetheless, and delivered the perfect corner to claim the assist for Gabriel’s opener. KAI HAVERTZ – 6A good header in the first half was saved well by Vicario in the spurs net – actually made more clearances (3) than he managed shots on target (2) in the first 45. Was a handful for the Spurs defence, but largely nullified by the pace and power of Mickey Van de Ven and Cristian Romero. Arsenal are now second in the table, two points behind their title rivals Manchester City who continued their 100 per cent start by beating Brentford.Erling Haaland notched twice as Pep Guardiola’s side came from behind to win 2-1.Piers Morgan says ‘even our mascot is harder than Tottenham’s’ as Arsenal kid pushes counterparts before derby More

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      ‘Is this a common phrase?’ – Gary Neville confuses fans after accusing Tottenham star of ‘having frogs in his pants’

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      GARY NEVILLE left fans baffled by his bizarre turn of phrase on commentary.The former Manchester United defender, 49, was on the gantry alongside Peter Drury for Sky Sports during the North London Derby. Guglielmo Vicario organised his defenders at a cornerCredit: RexGary Neville produced the strange piece of commentaryCredit: SplashTempers had already flared before kick-off in the tunnel with the MASCOTS and then again as Jurrien Timber sparked a mass brawl.And Tottenham were desperate to get in at half-time goalless and allow things to calm down.So goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario was busy organising his defenders as Spurs prepared to face an Arsenal corner. But Neville made the most of the opportunity to deliver his strange line.READ MORE ON ARSENALHe said: “Look at Vicario. He’s got frogs in his pants.”The insinuation being that Vicario was very busy and frantically moving around nervously in the goalmouth. But why he used “frogs” rather than “ants” left supporters watching the match on TV confused.One said: “Is ‘frogs in his pants’ a common phrase or is this like mini retirement again from Neville?”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSArsenal ratings vs Spurs as Gabriel is the hero in feisty North London derbyGABRIEL headed in the only goal of the game as a depleted Arsenal snatched all three points in the North London Derby.Here’s how SunSport’s Lloyd Canfield rated the Gunners players…DAVID RAYA – 8/10Commanded his area well, and was a safe pair of hands throughout the game. Another great showing in what has been a spectacular start for the Spanish stopper. JURRIEN TIMBER – 7Did well from an attacking perspective, charging down the left hand side on various occasions. Solid defensively too against Spurs’ flying right side of Johnson and Porro.Some would argue he should’ve been sent off for a challenge on Pedro Porro in the first half, but he escaped despite squaring up to Vicario in the aftermath.WILLIAM SALIBA – 8A really good recovery challenge in the first half to deny Dominic Solanke, despite being booked early on.You can always count on Saliba to put in a solid display, and he didn’t disappoint today with fantastic passing out from the back too. GABRIEL – 9A fantastic defensive showing throughout, reinforced with a towering header inside the box to give his side the lead from a set piece (shock). Has formed an impeccable partnership with Saliba, personified by their heartwarming celebration together after the opener. He’s the man. BEN WHITE – 6Gave away the ball in a dangerous position in the first half, with Solanke failing to capitalise and had a tough first half against the quick feet of Heung Min-Son.Was not able to demonstrate the dangerous right-hand side overlap we saw work so effectively last season, but wasn’t threatened in the second 45.JORGINHO – 4Struggled to replace the suspended Declan Rice for this North London derby, whom the Gunners really missed.A tough task, but didn’t come close to matching Rice’s intensity or ability to drive the ball up the pitch which left Arsenal weak in the forward areas.THOMAS PARTEY – 5Struggled in transition with Jorginho alongside him, another player who felt the full force of no Rice and Odegaard.Not fast enough with or without the ball, and will need to perk his ideas up for City next week. GABRIEL MARTINELLI – 6Looked like a bright spark with his running and forward movement, but was let down by his end product or lack thereof.Worked really really hard throughout, just looks short of confidence in the last actions. LEANDRO TROSSARD – 6Dropping deeper into more of a midfield role than he’s used to today, it should be noted that he did a job for the team when they needed him. Not the flying efficiency machine we have seen him be from the bench, but his versatility will be needed this season it seems. BUKAYO SAKA – 7Didn’t make the kind of impact on the game we are used to seeing from the brilliant Bukayo Saka, and looked less of a threat without Martin Odegaard to combine with. Did some really good defensive work nonetheless, and delivered the perfect corner to claim the assist for Gabriel’s opener. KAI HAVERTZ – 6A good header in the first half was saved well by Vicario in the spurs net – actually made more clearances (3) than he managed shots on target (2) in the first 45. Was a handful for the Spurs defence, but largely nullified by the pace and power of Mickey Van de Ven and Cristian Romero. That is a reference to Neville’s infamous comment to the Diary of a CEO podcast that he goes on holiday – also known as taking “mini retirements”.Another viewer wrote: “Cheers Gary.”How much every Premier League club earns in shirt sponsorsA third added: “What does that even mean? Is it a Manchester thing?”And a fourth typed: “I get that he hasn’t looked particularly composed from set pieces… but Gary Neville saying Vicario looks like he’s ‘got frogs in his pants’ because he’s instructing his defenders where to be… whilst funny… feels harsh! Every goalkeeper commands his defenders pre corners!”Incredibly, a tweet from May references Neville mentioning “frogs in his pants” again – implying he may well have used the unusual phrase on commentary at the end of last season as well. Vicario did not organise his defenders well enough at a corner during the second half, though.He got crowded out in his own six-yard box as Gabriel made a run on Cristian Romero and headed powerfully into the back of the net as Arsenal took the lead. More

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      Piers Morgan says ‘even our mascot is harder than Tottenham’s’ as Arsenal kid pushes counterparts before derby

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      PIERS MORGAN joked “even our mascot is harder than Tottenham’s” after Sky Sports cameras caught an Arsenal kid SHOVING his counterpart.The North London Derby is always a feisty affair on the field.An Arsenal mascot pushed his Tottenham counterpart in the tunnelCredit: X @SkySportsPLThe Spurs youngsters high-fived some of the Arsenal subsCredit: X @SkySportsPLBut the Gunners mascot showed the rivalry continues off it, too – and starts at a very young age.The Sky cameras gave a look inside the tunnel before the players lined up to come out for kick-off in the crunch clash at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.And the Arsenal youngster, decked out in the away kit like his heroes, proved he was up for the fight.After seeing the Spurs kids high-five a few of the Arsenal subs, the visiting mascot ran over towards his rivals.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThen he jokingly shoved one of the Tottenham counterparts and gave it large ahead of one of the biggest games of the season.That prompted Arsenal-mad Piers to tweet a series of laughing emojis then added: “Even our mascots are harder than Tottenham’s…”And that prompted a wave of replies from fellow excited Gooners.One said: “Yes 100%. Arsenal blood.”Most read in FootballBest new sign-up offersSunSport exclusivesAnother added: “He’s so cheeky.”A third wrote: “The hatred is real.”Mikel Arteta signs three-year Arsenal contract amid fears he would join Barcelona in boost ahead of North London derbyArsenal ratings vs Spurs as Gabriel is the hero in feisty North London derbyGABRIEL headed in the only goal of the game as a depleted Arsenal snatched all three points in the North London Derby.Here’s how SunSport’s Lloyd Canfield rated the Gunners players…DAVID RAYA – 8/10Commanded his area well, and was a safe pair of hands throughout the game. Another great showing in what has been a spectacular start for the Spanish stopper. JURRIEN TIMBER – 7Did well from an attacking perspective, charging down the left hand side on various occasions. Solid defensively too against Spurs’ flying right side of Johnson and Porro.Some would argue he should’ve been sent off for a challenge on Pedro Porro in the first half, but he escaped despite squaring up to Vicario in the aftermath.WILLIAM SALIBA – 8A really good recovery challenge in the first half to deny Dominic Solanke, despite being booked early on.You can always count on Saliba to put in a solid display, and he didn’t disappoint today with fantastic passing out from the back too. GABRIEL – 9A fantastic defensive showing throughout, reinforced with a towering header inside the box to give his side the lead from a set piece (shock). Has formed an impeccable partnership with Saliba, personified by their heartwarming celebration together after the opener. He’s the man. BEN WHITE – 6Gave away the ball in a dangerous position in the first half, with Solanke failing to capitalise and had a tough first half against the quick feet of Heung Min-Son.Was not able to demonstrate the dangerous right-hand side overlap we saw work so effectively last season, but wasn’t threatened in the second 45.JORGINHO – 4Struggled to replace the suspended Declan Rice for this North London derby, whom the Gunners really missed.A tough task, but didn’t come close to matching Rice’s intensity or ability to drive the ball up the pitch which left Arsenal weak in the forward areas.THOMAS PARTEY – 5Struggled in transition with Jorginho alongside him, another player who felt the full force of no Rice and Odegaard.Not fast enough with or without the ball, and will need to perk his ideas up for City next week. GABRIEL MARTINELLI – 6Looked like a bright spark with his running and forward movement, but was let down by his end product or lack thereof.Worked really really hard throughout, just looks short of confidence in the last actions. LEANDRO TROSSARD – 6Dropping deeper into more of a midfield role than he’s used to today, it should be noted that he did a job for the team when they needed him. Not the flying efficiency machine we have seen him be from the bench, but his versatility will be needed this season it seems. BUKAYO SAKA – 7Didn’t make the kind of impact on the game we are used to seeing from the brilliant Bukayo Saka, and looked less of a threat without Martin Odegaard to combine with. Did some really good defensive work nonetheless, and delivered the perfect corner to claim the assist for Gabriel’s opener. KAI HAVERTZ – 6A good header in the first half was saved well by Vicario in the spurs net – actually made more clearances (3) than he managed shots on target (2) in the first 45. Was a handful for the Spurs defence, but largely nullified by the pace and power of Mickey Van de Ven and Cristian Romero. A fourth quipped: “What a blinder. This kid deserves a medal.”And a final user labelled the mascot a “legend”. But one Spurs fan hit back, jokingly calling the child “feral” for his rascal behaviour. Ten minutes before half-time, tempers flared on the field, too.Jurrien Timber was penalised for a questionable foul on Pedro Porro but did not hear the whistle and carried on into the Tottenham penalty area.He then squared up to Guglielmo Vicario, grabbing his shirt before players from both sides piled into the brawl – and both antagonists were booked.Timber got the last laugh though, as his team-mate Gabriel headed in the only goal of the game. The Gunners kid gave it large to his Tottenham counterpartsCredit: X @SkySportsPLA member of Spurs staff came across to separate the rivalsCredit: X @SkySportsPL More

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      CBS Sports host Kate Abdo working on Katie Price fight as boxing trainer husband Malik Scott targets shock Misfits card

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      KATE ABDO is being lined up for a shock Middle Eastern Misfits melee against former glamour model Katie Price, it’s been claimed.CBS Sports presenter Abdo has been honing her skills under the watchful eye of her new husband, former fighter and current trainer Malik Scott, for the last few months.CBS and DAZN presenter Kate Abdo is a massive boxing fanCredit: GETTYThe 43-year-old is a regular fixture on DAZN’s boxing coverageCredit: PAAbdo also trains with her husband, former fighter and coach Malik ScottCredit: INSTAGRAM@KATEABDOShe’s reportedly being lined up for a Misifts melee against Katie PriceCredit: MEGAAnd according to Scott, his wife is on course for a Qatari clash with iconic glamour model Price later this year.He told Genting Casino: “I heard Misfits have something big coming up in Qatar, so that may be an interesting venue.”As far as the opponent, it has to be somebody with a market and following.”My wife has a market, so it wouldn’t make sense for her to fight a random person.READ MORE ON KATE ABDO”The market has to be at the same level or higher. I don’t know any names right now.”I heard Katie Price being talked about, but I’m not sure who she is. “I’d want someone with a high market or wide following. I don’t know names, but if it’s worth it, we’re interested.”When pressed for a date for Abdo’s ring debut, Scott said: “We’re still working on that. Most read in Boxing”It was supposed to be in August, but that was our wedding month.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSKatie Price recently revealed she’s in talks to fight a Jersey Shore star in a Misfits boutCredit: GETTY”We had too much going on with planning and navigating our schedules. “Even when Kate’s not working, she’s always setting up her next venture, so she really never has downtime.CBS Sports star Kate Abdo spars with Deontay Wilder’s coach leaving him in awe of her hips and heavy hands”The future’s bright for that, though. I’m in contact with the right people. Kate trains three to four times a week, so we’ll see. “It depends on the schedule and how Kate feels.”Price, who once went by her stage name of Jordan, has already been preparing herself mentally and physically for a foray into the ring.In May, the retired glamour model revealed she’s on course to trade heavy leather with a former Jersey Shore star – although the fight has yet to come to fruition”I’m hoping to do this Misfits Boxing fight,” the 46-year-old mum-of-five said. “I’ve just had all my brain scan, blood tests, and all my things done.”So… I think they want me to fight an American girl from Jersey Shore.”Price will have to play catchup should a fight with Abdo come to fruition as the former Sky Sports presenter has months of training with Scott, who she recently married in an intimate wedding, under her belt.Abdo, 43, hasn’t been shy in sharing her work with Scott with 800,000 Instgram followers.She’s shown drastic improvements in recent months, although Scott – the trainer of former WBC heavyweight champ Deontay Wilder – admits he’ll find it hard to watch her fight.The 43-year-old American said: “She’s more eager for it than I am. Kate Abdo went public with her relationship with Malik Scott in MarchCredit: INSTAGRAM@KATEABDOThe pair, both 43, tied the knot this month in an intimate weddingCredit: INSTAGRAM@KATEABDO”She’s got that competitive nature, and she’s confident because she’s getting trained by one of the best in the sport.”Plus, she has me whenever she needs advice or guidance. Our training is very drilled, basic, and technical.”Watching her fight will be the toughest part for me. I’m training her, and then I have to watch her compete.”It’s not like watching her swim or play tennis—she’s actually going into a fight.”That’s a hurdle I’ll have to get over. But the most important thing is that this is another journey we’re taking together.”The most important thing is that Kate and I are entertained by this idea. “It’s another walk, another journey for us to do something together.”That’s motivation enough for us. This is another obstacle for us to walk through and get through together.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Boxing is about getting in the ring, getting hit, and hitting people.”But you have one life, and if this is something you want to do, and you have a partner willing to walk through this trial with you and have fun, it’s like, why not?” More

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      Sky Sports make subtle broadcast change to avoid rude word in League Two clash as fans blast ‘utter woke nonsense’

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      FOOTBALL fans have slammed Sky Sports’ “woke nonsense” after they made a subtle change in their League Two broadcast on Thursday.Harrogate Town caused a shock by beating league leaders Doncaster Rovers 2-0 to kick off the weekend’s football early.Fans were not happy with the scoreline graphicCredit: XTwo first-half goals from Ellis Taylor and Josh March wrapped up the three points to send Harrogate 13th.But fans poked fun at Sky Sports and accused the broadcaster of “woke nonsense” over their scoreline graphic.Sky Sports traditionally cut Doncaster down to ‘Don’ for the graphic.But against Harrogate they changed the team name to ‘DR’ – the club’s initials.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd in doing so they prevented EFL fans from being able to laugh at a graphic which would have read ‘HAR – DON’.Fans were up in arms and complained about the change, with some upset they have ruined the “HAR-DON derby”.One reacted saying: “Sky changing Doncaster from DON to DR to prevent the HAR-DON derby. Utter woke nonsense.”Another added: “Wait all year for Harrogate vs Doncaster on Sky for the inevitable HARDON scoreboard only for the Sky Woke Brigade to ruin our fun.”Most read in EFLBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSUltimate sports presenters rich listTV sports presenters make a mint.The biggest and best are signed up on yearly deals with the likes of the BBC, ITV and Sky for your viewing pleasure.Laura Woods is dominating the media landscape at the moment, leading TNT Sports’ coverage and ITV’s.Alex Scott and Jermaine Jenas are two of the fresher faces for the BBC’s sporting output.Then, it’s the old guard of Gary Lineker and Mark Chapman who also command hefty fees for their Match of the Day programmes.SunSport has taken a look at how those big names rank and compiled a list of the top 10 highest earning stars that grace our TV screens.With number one worth a whopping £29.4million more than number 10!Read the story and see the full list here.A third wrote: “Can’t believe Sky Sports have changed Doncaster’s abbreviation from ‘DON’ to ‘DR’ 🙄”Spoiling our annual bit of immature fun!”Steve Bruce dealt huge blow just days after being named Blackpool boss as striker banned for appearing to SLAP opponent More

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      Sky Sports forced into major broadcast change with F1 legend to miss Azerbaijan Grand Prix

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      SKY SPORTS have been forced into a big change for the next Grand Prix in Azerbaijan because of a wedding.Commentator David Croft got married to Laura Bradley last week in France.David Croft is set to miss the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after getting marriedCredit: AlamyCroft and wife Laura got wed in France last weekCredit: instagram @bylauracroftThe pair got engaged on Christmas Day last year with fellow Sky Sports co-commentator Karun Chandhok in attendance at the wedding alongside former F1 world champion Damon Hill.Croft is now on his honeymoon so will miss the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku on Sunday.He will replaced by Harry Benjamin, who also stood in for Croft when he missed the race at Imola and the Austrian Grand Prix.Back in February, Croft announced that he would be reducing his workload this season by missing three races.READ MORE IN F1He said: “It’s more about keeping fresh for the whole season. I’m not getting any younger.“I’ve given up and sacrificed a lot for my career. I want to give a bit of time back to my family and not be on the other side of the world. I’m getting married this year as well, so I’ve got a wedding to organise!“But I also want to sit and watch a race at home. I want to enjoy it. Maybe I can learn something by not commentating on a race.“I can spot a few things when I’m watching – I want to see what the viewer sees.”Most read in MotorsportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAdrian Newey to Aston Martin a big coupBy Isabelle BarkerAston Martin have snapped up F1 guru Adrian Newey as managing technical director.He has signed a lucrative deal having earned a formidable reputation in F1.Newey is the most successful designer of the modern era with 12 drivers’ championships and 13 constructors’ titles to his name.Aston Martin chief Lawrence Stroll believes Newey is what is needed to turn his team into title contenders within a couple of years.That’s because Newey, an aerodynamicist by trade, has the Midas touch when it comes to F1 teams, delivering success almost everywhere he has gone.He made his mark when he was recruited by Williams in the early 1990s before they went on a run of utter dominance.Newey then switched to McLaren in 1998, delivering with a car once again with Mika Hakkinen going on to win the title, as did the team.History repeated itself at Red Bull when under Newey’s technical leadership they became truly competitive in 2009 as the RB5 proved the outright quickest car and delivered four titles from 2010-14.Newey delivered another title-capable car in 2021 with Verstappen and Red Bull dominating until this current season.In 2023 the Dutch driver and Red Bull produced the most dominant season in F1 history, with 19 wins for Verstappen and 21 for the team out of 22 grands prix.His replacement Benjamin provides F1 coverage for BBC Radio 5 Live.He also has experience covering Formula 2 and Formula 3 races.Lando Norris splits from model Margarida Corceiro after a year of dating More

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      Brighton star Joel Veltman left ‘amazed’ by Declan Rice’s comments after Arsenal star’s controversial red card

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      BRIGHTON defender Joel Veltman has admitted he felt Declan Rice’s sending off was “quite harsh” and revealed he was “amazed” by the Arsenal man’s reaction.England midfielder Rice, 25, was dismissed with the Gunners leading 1-0 against the Seagulls at the Emirates last month.Joel Veltman has spoken out about Declan Rice’s red cardRice was dismissed for kicking the ball away before Veltman followed through on to his legCredit: GettyRice remonstrated with the dismissal but the Premier League later confirmed it was the correct decisionCredit: ReutersHe was shown a second yellow card for kicking the ball away as Veltman attempted to take a quick free-kick.The Dutch right-back subsequently missed the ball and took out the Arsenal man, but referee Chris Kavanagh spotted Rice’s discrete gamesmanship and sent him packing.Arsenal went on to draw the game 1-1 as Joao Pedro levelled for the visitors.The Premier League’s “Key Match Incident” team reviewed the red and deemed the decision to be correct.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLYet that has not stopped Veltman from insisting the punishment may have been too severe.Speaking to Sky Sports, he said: “For me, it goes really far, with like comments on social media.”We have a new game day coming up, so I don’t want to say a lot about it.”The only thing I can say is that I didn’t want to kick him. It’s just he kicked it away, I kicked him.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSMeet North London derby WagsARSENAL travel to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for the North London derby on Sunday.So with that in mind, SunSport has put together a piece looking at 10 of the players’ partners ahead of the game.One Arsenal man is with a woman who had a romance and daughter with Hollywood star Jude Law.Another Gunners player is married to a competitive twerker who goes by the stage name Redheaded.And one Spurs star convinced his partner to move to England from Los Angeles when they got together – before they went on to have three children.Click here to read the full story.”I find it quite harsh as well. If you see my reaction, you can look back, I was not going to the referee to get him a second yellow, I was going to him ‘Why did you kick it? I’m sorry I kicked you’.”Veltman also praised Rice for his comments after the game in which he admitted the laws of the game dictate he had to be sent off.Premier League panel reveal why referee was right to send off Arsenal star Declan Rice against BrightonVeltman added: “I think he gave an amazing comment. I think that’s what personally surprised me about him, how he commented in the media after.”He said like ‘I don’t need to kick it, I need to know better’. That’s an amazing personality, I think, from him.”Rice, who is now suspended for this Sunday’s North London derby, told the club website: “I was shocked, I think you could see in my face I was shocked.”He’s obviously gone over… I’ve not sprinted back in front of him and smashed the ball away.”I’ve touched the ball with the outside of my foot. But look, this is the laws of the game.”If you touch ball away, even a little bit, obviously it’s a red card after my challenge in the first half which I fully accept was a 50-50 that I didn’t win.” More