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      Premier League cult hero and ex-Sky Sports presenter BANNED from swanky golf course that costs £100,000 to be a member

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      PREMIER LEAGUE cult Jimmy Bullard is putt out of luck.That’s after being banned from a swanky golf where it costs £100,000 to be a member.
      Jimmy Bullard was given the chop from a golf club which costs £100,000 for membershipCredit: Instagram
      Bullard, 45, lit up the Premier league with Wigan, Fulham and Hull during a glittering career which ended in 2012.
      He then moved into the world of TV, becoming a household name on the beloved former Sky Sports show Soccer AM.
      Both as a player and pundit, Bullard was revered by fans up and down the country for his quirky humour and brilliant bravado.
      But his cheeky behaviour also extends to the golf course too.
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      Bullard used to be a member of the exclusive Sunningdale Golf Club in Berkshire.
      The swanky course costs a one-off £92,000 to become a full member.
      And those accepted also have to pay an annual fee of £9,500.
      But Bullard was given the boot after a hilarious incident at a charity golf game earlier this year.
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      Bullard’s beer-fuelled antics did not go down well with club chiefsCredit: Instagram
      While horsing around after a few drinks, Bullard thought it would be a funny idea to tee a ball off a Peroni bottle.
      The incident did not go down well with club chiefs though, who promptly revoked Bullard’s membership.
      And he is still barred to this day, with Bullard telling Stephen Hendry: “I’m not allowed to go again.
      “I had a few drinks and I got carried away. I put a Peroni off the first tee and clipped a ball off it.
      “It’s obviously not the thing to do so I apologise.
      “If there are any Sunningdale members watching, I do apologise. I really want to come back.” More

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      F1 fans shocked as ‘national treasure’ Martin Brundle is brutally snubbed by NBA legend live on Sky Sports

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      WHEN it comes to Formula One grid walks in the USA, you can put good money on there being an interesting interaction between Martin Brundle and a celebrity.And that was the case once again ahead of the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
      Martin Brundle was snubbed for an interview by Shaquille O’NealCredit: Sky Sports F1
      Brundle is no stranger to awkward interactions on his gridwalksCredit: Rex
      Max Verstappen claimed victory at the circuit after saying it was the “National League” of race tracks.
      But ahead of the race Sky Sports F1 reporter Brundle, 64, was doing his best to get some interviews for the broadcaster.
      A host of celebs were at the show event, including the likes of David Beckham, Brad Pitt, Rihanna and Veronika Rajek.
      However, when it came to NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal, Brundle was brutally snubbed on the grid.
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      As Brundle arrived next to one of the Red Bull cars the former F1 driver tried to hail the 7ft 1in basketball icon.
      However, O’Neal – known as Shaq – did not play ball with the request despite a member of the Red Bull crew saying yes to giving an interview.
      As Shaq, 51, tried to walk away from Brundle, the reporter remarked: “I don’t think he’s up for it, I’ve wasted my long microphone cable.”
      Shaq then moved to the front of the car to take a photo with more of the Red Bull crew, including Team Principal Christian Horner.
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      As he then came back towards Brundle, Shaq once again dismissed any chance of an extended interview.
      Instead, he said into the microphone: “Lewis Hamilton baby.”
      Brundle finally quipped: “That’ll cover it.”
      Fans online praised Brundle for his attempt despite the awkward exchange and slammed Shaq for his unwillingness to talk.
      One fan said: “Martin Brundle is a national treasure.”
      A second said: “Shouldn’t be down on the grid unless you’re willing to talk.”
      A third said: “Not Shaq shouting this after taking pics with the whole RB team including Horner.”
      Another said: “Martin rocks. Poor form Shaq.”
      While a fifth added: “Another gem 🤣.”
      This season alone has seen Brundle cross paths with Cara Delevingne, Machine Gun Kelly and Anthony Joshua in awkward exchanges.
      This season’s Miami GP struck a particularly hilarious tone, with interviews including Beckham, DJ Khaled and a blunder with Patrick Mahomes.
      Previous years have seen Brundle interview Pep Guardiola, Megan Thee Stallion and Pitt with not much success.
      The F1 season will conclude at next weekend’s Abu Dhabi GP.
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      Why next set of Premier League fixtures will look unusual to fans with traditional TV channels swapped

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      THE Premier League returns with a bang next weekend when Manchester City host Liverpool in a huge title race showdown.However, football fans are at risk of getting caught out by scheduling changes.
      Man City will host Liverpool at 12:30pm next SaturdayCredit: The Times
      Arsenal travel to face Brentford at 5:30pmCredit: Getty
      City vs Liverpool was originally set to be broadcast on Sky Sports at 5:30pm next Saturday, but it has been moved forward to 12:30pm.
      That means Brentford’s clash with Arsenal, originally set to be shown on TNT Sports at lunchtime, has been pushed back to the evening slot.
      Traditionally, TNT Sports will broadcast the first Premier League match of the day every Saturday while Sky Sports show the 5:30pm fixture.
      However, that will change next week when Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp come face to face at 12:30pm on Sky Sports Premier League.
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      Brentford will then host Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal later that evening – live on TNT Sports.
      Why have the fixtures been swapped?
      The two Premier League fixtures were swapped because a local safety advisory group in Manchester – which includes members of the police – were concerned about the prospect of an early evening kick-off.
      There have been several issues with fan trouble and behaviour surrounding the fixture in the past, so Premier League chiefs made the decision to bring the match forward.
      Amid concerns about fan safety at the Etihad Stadium, Liverpool’s ticket allocation was cut by 20 per cent from 3,000 seats to 2,400 last season.
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      Last year a 15-year-old girl was left ‘scarred for life’ after being struck by a pot weighted with coins that had been thrown from the away section.
      Liverpool chief executive Billy Hogan was subsequently forced to apologise to the family involved. More

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      Adam Azim vs Franck Petitjean LIVE RESULT: Assassin wins by knockout to claim European super-lightweight title

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      ADAM AZIM has continued his unbeaten record and become the new European super-lightweight champion following victory over Franck Petitjean in Wolverhampton.The 21-year-old had complete control of the bout and stopped Petitjean in the tenth after the former champion’s corner threw in the towel.
      And in the main event of the night, Tyler Denny became the new European middleweight champ in his hometown to complete an inspirational underdog story.

      Main card start time: 7pm GMT
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      Shalom’s impressed
      Promoter Ben Shalom is very impressed by Tyler Denny.
      “I’ve never met a fighter who loves to fight as much as Tyler, it’s incredible,” he said after the fight.
      “It’s one of my highlights in boxing, it’s why I want to be in the sport. To come from where he has, to continue and to now be European champion is incredible.”
      He’s calling out Eubank!
      Denny was clear who he wants as his next opponent.
      “It’s unreal, I never would have dream something like this, I’m lost for words, I couldn’t do this without them.
      “Where’s Eubank Jr at? Come on, man. I’ll fight anybody!
      “I’ve fought everywhere, and this is the best place!”
      Denny on Cloud nine
      “This is the best. I’ve loved all week. To win the belt tops it all off.
      “I thought he was tiring big time. I felt I was going to get him out there anyway.
      “Something always happens in my fights, maybe that’s why people come and watch.”Denny on his performance
      Very strange moment
      Signani didn’t really appear like he wanted to come out for Round 8.
      He took an eternity to get out, spitting his gum shield out.
      It seems like his corner put him out of his misery.
      Denny won’t mind that though. He is the winner.
      All over
      Tyler Denny is the new champ!
      Signani’s corner appears to retire their man.
      Round 7
      Blood is pouring into that eye.
      Signani can barely see, often squinting in that round.
      Denny is patiently waiting for his moment, while Signani is hanging on in.
      All eyes on the corner.
      Round 6
      We had a break in play to treat Signani’s cut above his eye from an earlier clash of heads.
      The doctor came in to take a look, and deemed the fight can still go on.
      But you have to wonder if it could go to the cards. If it does, Denny is ahead.
      Round 5
      What a round!
      Denny and Signani are both swinging at each other.
      The former landed a left – again rocking the Italian’s head back.
      But, straight away Signani belted Denny with a right.
      Brutal.
      Round 4
      That fourth round was as open as it gets.
      Both went on the attack, with Signani looking a little lively when he gets his punches out.
      Denny is quick on his feet, avoiding the danger.
      Right before the bell, Denny lands a good left on Signani.
      Round 3
      Signani retreats following a flush shot from Denny.
      You get the feeling he is waiting for his opponent to slow down as we go through the rounds.
      He’s flat-footed, but playing the long game.
      Still, Denny is getting through.
      Round 2
      Denny’s boxing brilliantly.
      A nice right hand rocked the Italian, beating his defences and rocking his head back.
      Like Azim, it will be the combo work that will pay dividends.
      An overhand left, though, nearly catches Denny. He will have to watch that.
      Round 1
      Signani looks very stiff with his stance.
      Denny’s speed could dictate this fight, it will be up to him to do that against his 44-year-old opponent.
      Positive start from the challenger, who may have just edged that round.
      What a walk-in
      Forget Sweet Child of Mine’s intro.
      Because the champ from Italy Signani jogged into the ring before you could blink.
      Completely different to Denny who lapped up the crowd on his way in.
      We have a fight on!
      Catch your breath
      Like we have time to…
      There’s ANOTHER title fight on the line next.
      It’s Tyler Denny facing off against Matteo Signani.
      The European middleweight title is on the line. Let’s go!
      ‘I had to chop the tree down’
      “I’m feeling amazing. I want to thank my team and the main man Shane McGuigan for getting me to this point.
      “He was really tough, I knew I couldn’t stop him in the early rounds, this was a development fight for me, I had to chop the tree down and I did that. I could have gone another 15 rounds then.”Azim on Sky Sports
      In came the towel
      Azim floored Petitjean with those two right uppercuts.
      The towel came in from Petitjean’s corner, it was punishment enough.
      He lasted 10 rounds, bravely, but it was inevitable.
      A dominating performance from Azim…. the new European super-lightweight champion.
      It’s all over
      Adam Azim is the European champion.
      He has stopped Petitjean.
      Round 9
      Another low blow from Azim and the ref deducts a point.
      It won’t make a difference, if we continue in this vain.
      An annoyed Azim then goes after Petitjean as his corner egg him on.
      He’s picking Petitjean apart with right and left jabs.
      The European title is in the palm of his… gloves?
      Round 8
      Petitjean finds himself cornered as Azim unleashes more punches.
      He isn’t even looking to fight, moving away from the challenger who hunts Petitjean down.
      These combos are frightening.
      The belt is surely coming home.
      Round 7
      Petitjean fighting with more purpose this round.
      Well, he has to. He will need a knockout now.
      Azim’s speed showed once again – a five shot combo rocked Petitjean.
      A knockout could be on the cards, although he’s biding his time.
      Round 6
      Azim really grinding down Petitjean.
      He’s not only bagging the rounds, he’s making his opponent work around the ring.
      Difficult to see the French fighter hurting Azim.
      Azim gets another warning for a low blow, although again that seemed like it was on the belt of the shorts.
      Petitjean is good at taking punishment. A flurry of punches from Azim has the champ on the ropes, again with his arms close together on the defence.
      Round 5
      Somewhere along the line Petitjean is going to have to show a lot more.
      And a decent jab showed he’s capable of getting through Azim.
      But Azim stalks his opponent, to the point where a body shot floors his opponent.
      Petitjean is up after eight seconds, and spends the latter part of the round defending his body.
      Big moment in this fight.
      Round 4
      Azim’s comfortable here.
      And he’s starting to get in the range, unleashing a left hook that caught Petitjean.
      Petitjean is showing good defense.
      But that right hand now has come through a few times.
      Azim marched back to his corner. Man on a mission.
      Round 3
      A two-punch salvo throws Petitjean into the ropes.
      Azim is edging closer to his opponent and continuing to lead on the attack.
      You definitely could say Azim has won the first three rounds.
      Round 2
      Solid right hands from Azim.
      Petitjean starting to feel the pace and Azim’s undeniable power.
      Tepid start from the champ.
      But the Brit is very focused. This is his night, he senses it. More

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      Sky Sports forced to apologise after Red Bull boss Christian Horner’s rude gesture to F1 reporter on live TV

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      FORMULA ONE reporter Ted Kravitz was forced to apologise after Christian Horner made a rude gesture on live TV.The Red Bull chief was seen on Sky cameras during the broadcaster’s coverage of the Las Vegas Grand Prix.

      Sky F1 reporter Ted Kravitz poked fun at Christian Horner
      The Red Bull chief responded with rude gesture
      Kravitz was involved in a light-hearted exchange with Horner while in the pit lane.
      The reporter joked about how Horner’s 50th birthday party on Thusday had gone on into the early hours.
      He also poked fun at Horner’s use of some glasses earlier in the day.
      Kravitz said: “I think he’s wearing his natty new glasses on the pit wall and who can blame him?
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      “Who, approaching 50 years old, would wear their glasses in the pit lane, wanting to pretend that they actually don’t need them? Who would do that?”
      As the cameras panned to Horner, Kravitz said: “Christian, where are the glasses? Put the glasses back on.”
      In response, Horner could be seen making a poorly disguised middle finger gesture towards the camera.
      After turning to face the camera, Horner moved his hand from his side up to his face with two fingers – his index and middle – being held up before dropping one to leave his middle finger.
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      Kravitz then said: “Oh, he’s giving me a happy little greeting there. Honestly, every time I keep putting a compliment Christian’s way, he doesn’t like it.
      “He’s 50 and I’m approaching 50 and we both need the glasses now. And the glasses are on.”
      Commentator David Croft then added: “He did put the glasses on eventually, thank you Christian. And apologies if you were offended by the hand signals that were going on from the Red Bull pit wall.”
      Horner’s wife Geri posted a loved-up post to celebrate the occasion.
      The first practice session of the weekend was left in chaos after Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz hit a manhole cover, forcing the session to be abandoned after just ten minutes of action.
      Sainz, who smashed his Netflix Cup trophy earlier this week, was also handed a ten-place grid penalty following changes Ferrari were forced to make on his car.
      The Spaniard said he was in “disbelief” at being given the penalty.
      He commented: “The team communicated to me that I was taking a 10-place grid penalty for something that I have no fault, and the team have no fault.
      “That changed completely my mindset and my opinion on the weekend and how it’s going to go from now on. I’m disappointed and in disbelief with the situation.
      “You will not see me very happy this weekend.”
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      Sky Sports F1 presenters wear bizarre outfits and are dubbed ‘bouncers from the Wizard of Oz’ live on TV at Vegas GP

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      SKY SPORTS Formula One reporter Craig Slater and commentator David Croft wore bizarre jackets on air this morning.The duo were in Las Vegas for Thursday night’s farcical F1 practice sessions.
      David Croft, left, and Craig Slater, right, wore daring jackets live on SkyCredit: Sky Sports
      Amid the glitz and glamour, organisers dubbed the event the “greatest show on Earth”.
      But fans paying up to $150,000 for tickets saw just eight minutes of FP1 action after Carlos Sainz’s Ferrari was severely damaged by a failed drain cover, before being kicked out ahead of the delayed FP2.
      The action did not recommence until past 2am local time, with Slater and Croft among those having to occupy themselves during the more than two-hour delay.
      Sky Sports’ duo wore matching Vegas-themed glittery green and silver jackets for the event.
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      Showing self-depreciating humour, Slater claimed that they looked like “Bouncers from the Wizard of Oz.”
      Before fans were kicked out at 1:30am by race organisers, Slater got chatting to a group to see what they made of the event.
      As he approached a collection of ticket-holders, Slater was greeted by one who beamed: “I love your jacket!”
      While a fan online joked: “Only in Vegas.”
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      If F1 fans were sceptical on the jackets, they were left livid with how events unfolded.
      Following the botched drain covers issue that saw paying consumers see just eight minutes of driving, many took to social media to voice their displeasure.
      One wrote: “This weekend is becoming more and more of a joke.”
      While a second fumed: “I have never been so embarrassed to be a American F1 fan this is awful.”
      A third admitted: “This is turning into a farce…”
      And another added: “Ok now THAT is ridiculous.”
      Sainz’s Ferrari required a number of repairs, and astonishingly he will be slapped with a grid penalty by the FIA – despite the work on his car only being necessitated by the botched track.
      Prancing Horse chief Fred Vasseur blasted: “Carlos hit something and it hit the engine and battery. I think it is unsatisfactory.
      “I do not want to look at the bigger picture. It has costs us a lot of money. It was unacceptable.”
      Track marshals attend to a failed drain coverCredit: Getty
      Carlos Sainz was forced to abandon his damaged FerrariCredit: AFP
      Fans were kicked out before FP2 beganCredit: Splash More

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      Sky Sports Super Sunday host left unimpressed with Micah Richards and Daniel Sturridge after question live on TV

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      SKY SPORTS presenter David Jones appeared far from impressed with Daniel Sturridge and Micah Richards after the pair attempted to answer a tricky football question live on air.Jones was presenting Super Sunday on Sky when he quizzed the former England stars on five players that have won the Premier League, the Champions League, the FA Cup and the World Cup.
      Micah Richards and Daniel Sturridge were in stitches as they attempted to answer a question on airCredit: Sky Sports
      David Jones appeared far from impressedCredit: Sky Sports
      He then went on to give them one answer in the form of Julian Alvarez.
      Following a five minute ad break, Richards offered to name one of the players.
      But he only responded with: “Alvarez,” much to the disappointment of Jones.
      As Richards and Sturridge burst into laughter, the presenter kept a straight face and shook his head while staring at the camera crew.
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      Among the exclusive list of players that have won all four accolades are Fabien Barthez, Thierry Henry, Juliano Belletti, Gerard Pique, Pedro, N’Golo Kante and Patrick Vieira.
      The trio appeared on Super Sunday to cover West Ham vs Nottingham Forest and Chelsea vs Manchester City.
      West Ham clinched a 3-2 win over Steve Cooper’s side in the first game thanks to a late goal from Tomas Soucek.
      But the most exciting clash of the day came at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea held Man City to a thrilling 4-4 draw.
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      Erling Haaland opened the scoring from the penalty spot midway through the first half after being fouled by Marc Cucurella.
      Thiago Silva then levelled the score before Raheem Sterling fired Chelsea ahead.
      Manuel Akanji popped up with an equaliser just before the break and Haaland scored again just two minutes into the second half to give City the advantage.
      Nicolas Jackson then scored to draw Maurico Pochettino’s side level at 3-3, but Rodri restored City’s advantage once more in the 86th minute.
      Ex-Man City star Cole Palmer converted a last-gasp penalty in added time to clinch a point for the Blues in dramatic fashion. More

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      Awkward moment Sky Sports interviewer botches Sterling chat after bizarrely offering to get something out of his eye

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      BEMUSED viewers claim an interviewer offering to get something out of Raheem Sterling’s eye then FORGETTING what to ask him was the “weirdest thing” ever.Fans even reckon Sky Sports’ attempt to quiz the Chelsea goal hero was more riveting than the thrilling 4-4 draw with Manchester City.
      The interviewer stepped in as Raheem Sterling was in discomfortCredit: Sky Sports
      Chelsea frontman Sterling appeared to have something in his eyeCredit: Sky Sports
      The interviewer showed perfect focus – until forgetting his questionCredit: Sky Sports
      Sterling finally sorted out his eye problem himselfCredit: Sky Sports
      Sterling and stoppage-time penalty scorer Cole Palmer faced the camera after their vital roles against old club City at Stamford Bridge.
      But the questioning stalled when the interviewer appeared to spot grass in the striker’s eye.
      The reporter asked if he could help Sterling remove it – but as he put his hand forward the smiling England star pushed it away and wiped his eye with his own shirt.
      The TV man then admitted he could not remember his question.
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      One fan posted: “You’ll get about 17,000 mentions of this but you have to talk about Patrick Davison attempting to get something out of Raheem Sterling’s eye live on TV. There’s breaking the fourth wall and then there’s that.”
      Another wrote: “That Sky interview with Sterling and Palmer was so cringey! When he put his hand out to get whatever it was out of Sterling’s eye, ewww.”
      Many viewers couldn’t believe what they were seeing – or not seeing, thanks to the halt in proceedings.
      This was one verdict: “I think the weirdest thing was the guy trying to finger Sterling’s eyeball, what a freak!”
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      One fan wondered: “What planet is that interviewer on to think it’s okay to pause and try and take a piece of grass out of Sterling’s eye mid interview.”
      It was an eyebrow-raising finale to one of the games of the season so far – as City went back on top of the Premier League by a point from Liverpool.
      Erling Haaland’s controversial penalty opener was overturned by a Thiago Silva header and Sterling rounding off a sweeping move.
      But Manuel Akanji nodded City level and Haaland scrambled the champions in front.
      Nicolas Jackson then made it 3-3, only for Rodri to restore the visitors’ lead late on with a deflected 20-yarder.
      But Palmer, a £40million midfield recruit from the Etihad over the summer, calmly levelled from the spot five minutes into added time.
      A glorious advert for the Prem – “especially,” said one fan, “the ending when the interviewer tried to remove something from Sterling’s eye lol”.
      Raheem Sterling was being questioned on his role in Chelsea’s incredible draw with old club Man City, including a first-half goalCredit: Getty More