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      When is Artur Beterbiev vs Callum Smith? UK start time, live stream, TV channel, undercard info for world title fight

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      ARTUR BETERBIEV makes his return to the ring later this summer as he takes on Callum Smith. The Russian last fought in January, beating Anthony Yarde by TKO in an entertaining back-and-forth fight at Wembley Arena in London.
      Artur Beterbiev beat Anthony Yarde by TKO when they fought in JanuaryCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Callum Smith will be fighting for the world light-heavyweight titles for the first timeCredit: Reuters
      Beterbiev, who holds the WBO, WBC and IBF titles at 175lbs has won all 19 of his fights by knockout, and he’ll be hoping the trend continues.
      But Smith has only lost once in his career, to Canelo Alvarez, but now he’s looking incredibly powerful in the ring up at light-heavyweight.
      Smith dispatched of Lenin Castillo with a brutal knockout before folding Mathieu Bauderlique in half last year.
      He hasn’t faced anyone like Beterbiev, however, and he has to do so on away soil in Canada.
      When is Beterbiev vs Smith?

      Beterbiev’s big clash with Smith will take place on Saturday, August 19.
      Ring-walks for the main event will likely get going from 4am UK time on Sunday, August 20.
      The fight will be held at the Videotron Centre in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      Smith vs Beterbiev will be shown live on Sky Sports Arena and Main Event in the UK.
      You can live stream the action from the NOW TV or Sky Go app, both of which are available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.

      Smith vs Beterbiev undercard
      An undercard has yet to be announced for Smith vs Beterbiev.
      Check back at SunSport for all the details on the event.
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      What has been said?
      But Smith warned: “I’m no stranger to fighting on away soil, having boxed in Saudi Arabia twice, across America, and now heading to Canada on August 19.
      “There was no hesitation from me going to Canada to fight Artur Beterbiev, and I will be returning to Liverpool as a world champion once more.
      “I’m excited to finally get my opportunity to become a two-weight world champion.”
      Beterbiev added: “When you are world champion, everyone wants the opportunity to take your belt, and that’s especially true in my case, with three titles at stake.
      “I’ve already started my training camp, and I’ll be ready to not only defend my belts, but to also put on an impressive show August 19 [local time].” More

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      Chris Kamara posts emotional message to Jeff Stelling ahead of Sky Sports legend’s final Soccer Saturday

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      CHRIS KAMARA has posted a heartwarming tribute to Jeff Stelling ahead of “the best broadcaster” bidding farewell to Soccer Saturday.The 68-year-old presenter recently announced his retirement from the long-running hit show in an emotional speech on air.
      Chris Kamara has paid a heartwarming tribute to Jeff StellingCredit: Sportsfile
      The Hartlepool-mad footy fan has fronted the show since 1998 but last month revealed he would be departing the Sky Sports programme in an emotional on-air speech.
      He said: “I’ve been at Sky for more than 30 years and loved every moment of my time as part of the Soccer Saturday team.
      “It is now the right time to move on and give Sky Sports viewers a break from my relentless rants, bad gags and over-the-top celebrations of Hartlepool United goals.
      “It’s been a lot of fun – for me at least!”
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      His final broadcast will be on Sunday in a special to cover the last day of the Premier League season.
      A host of tributes will undoubtedly flood in over the weekend for Stelling – but the much-loved Kammy has moved to “get his in early”.
      Kamara, who was a long-term colleague on the show of Stelling, tweeted: “This Sunday sees the last day at Sky for the best broadcaster I have ever met @JeffStelling.
      “I am getting my tribute in early because Jeff has been a massive part of my life and I love him to bits.
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      “One of the things I do miss is working with the maestro.”
      Kamara, who left Sky Sports a year ago himself before revealing his battle with speech apraxia, then finished off his tweet with a reference to his famous regular live-on-air exchange between him and Stelling.
      He added: “There will never be another. You are ‘Unbelievable Jeff’ – and always will be.” More

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      Jamie Carragher issues grovelling apology to Man Utd star after writing him off before season had barely started

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      JAMIE CARRAGHER has apologised for his misjudgement of Manchester United star Lisandro Martinez at the start of the season. The Sky Sports pundit took aim at Martinez back in August, claiming he was too short for the Premier League and would struggle to perform.

      Jamie Carragher backtracked on his earlier assessment of Lisandro Martinez
      Lisandro Martinez has been brilliant for Manchester United this season keeping eight clean sheets in his 27 league appearances
      This came following his side’s horrendous start to the campaign as they lost 4-0 to Brentford.
      Carragher sat down with Red Devils legend Gary Neville on Sky Sports’ Monday Night Football to discuss their end of season awards and the former Liverpool man swallowed his pride to apologise to Martinez for his early criticism.
      Awarding Martinez his ‘Surprise of the Season’ award, Carragher said: “Every player has weaknesses, whatever that may be. Whether it’s physically, technically, and the best players hide their weaknesses. 
      “We’ve all got them, no one’s the perfect player and I just looked at that and thought ‘how can you overcome that [his height] in the Premier League’
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      “I mean I wasn’t the tallest centre back and I used to go into games worried I was going to get found out and bullied in the air. Sometimes you lose big challenges for big goals. I thought he’s two or three inches shorter than me.
      “But I think, when you’re talking about the role of Casemiro, I think it’s a massive drop off in the Manchester United team when Martinez isn’t in. Defensively but also his ability on the ball when playing out from the back.
      “He’s a warrior, he’s a leader, and when you think of that spine of the team, him and Casemiro have made a huge difference.
      “So, apologies Lisandro and all Man Utd fans, if you can stop tweeting me about Lisandro Martinez that would be great.”
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      Martinez has had a terrific campaign for United and Argentina.
      The feisty centre-back won the World Cup with his country earlier in the season and has already picked up domestic silverware with the Carabao Cup in February.
      He will have the chance to put the cherry on top of his season at Wembley in June when the Red Devils take on their noisy neighbours Manchester City in the FA Cup final.
      United have also all but guaranteed Champions League football at Old Trafford next season with only a point needed from their remaining two games to return to Europe’s elite. More

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      Enzo Fernandez rages at Chelsea team-mates as Sky Sports pundit is left feeling ‘sorry’ for ‘lost’ star

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      ENZO FERNANDEZ “looked lost” as he raged at Chelsea’ s misfits during a celebratory stroll for Manchester City’s second XI.Britain’s costliest player waved his arms in exasperation when finding no-one to pass to while City basked in title glory with a 1-0 Etihad win.
      Enzo Fernandez couldn’t believe it as Chelsea struggled again even though Prem kings Manchester City rested their big namesCredit: Rex
      Fernandez ran forward but was frustrated by a lack of passing optionsCredit: Sky Sports
      Chelsea’s £107m star can be seen showing his frustration with colleaguesCredit: Sky Sports
      And Sky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp felt sorry for the £107million midfielder.
      The former England ace believes Fernandez appears “lost” as Chelsea’s bulging squad of under-achievers flounder in 12th place.
      Interim chief Frank Lampard again found no answers on the pitch as Blues’ fans wait for Mauricio Pochettino to take the permanent job.
      Fernandez and Co were largely outplayed by a City side who rested top names like Erling Haaland.
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      That was because Arsenal’s 1-0 loss at Nottingham Forest on Saturday guaranteed a third Prem title in a row for Pep Guardiola’s men.
      City will clinch a Treble if they beat Manchester United in the FA Cup final and Inter Milan in the Champions League showpiece.
      But supporters online were dumbfounded by Chelsea’s latest loss.
      One posted: “Enzo was angry because he looked around and couldn’t find anyone to pass the ball to.”
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      Another wrote: “He’s one of two players who are actually trying…”
      A third said: “Feel bad for him. He would cook for this City team.”
      A fourth fan agreed: “Really feel for him. I’d be fuming if I were him too.”
      But some observers believe the whole Chelsea team seems de-motivated, despite £323million being spent on new players in January.
      One posted: “Everybody just looks like they don’t care… there’s nothing to play for so to say, but that’s where pride should come into play.
      “These players act like they don’t mind losing. That’s something we can’t have a loser’s mentality will kill the locker room like cancer.”
      And this tweet spoke for many views: “This is the final nail on the coffin for Lampard’s managerial career.” More

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      Erling Haaland drops F-bomb at Jack Grealish live on Sky Sports and fans think it’s hilarious

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      ERLING HAALAND dropped the F-bomb live on Sky Sports as he delighted fans by telling Jack Grealish he loved him – in what appeared to be a Yorkshire accent!Manchester City’s 51-goal hero went doe-eyed but potty-mouthed when he interrupted his team-mate’s interview amid an Etihad title party.
      Erling Haaland and Jack Grealish are centre stage again as Man City stars pick up their Premier League winners’ medals at the EtihadCredit: Reuters
      Grealish roars with laughter after Norwegian superstar Haaland surprised him with a sweary compliment in a Yorkshire liltCredit: Sky Sports
      One viewer called Haaland’s intervention after Sunday’s 1-0 win over Chelsea “TV gold”.
      The Norwegian came striding over, put his arm round Grealish and announced: “I f***ing ** love you, you know that.”
      Sky apologised but fans online seemed to appreciate the moment as much as Haaland clearly appreciates the goal-creating midfielder.
      The England ace roared with laugher at the striker’s compliment.
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      And one fan posted: “Can’t help but like Grealish, man.”
      Another said of Haaland’s lack of subtlety: “Bro doesn’t care about being PG and I love it.”
      Grealish is enjoying his best-ever club season and the former Aston Villa skipper explained his bromance with the £51million star.
      The 27-year-old told Sky: “We’ve got a great relationship.
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      “We come into training a lot together. We live in the same building.
      “I’ve assisted him a few times.
      “When we have a relationship like that off the pitch it makes it that much easier on the pitch.”
      Pep Guardiola’s men rejoiced in the field as they recovered the Prem trophy.
      Despite City making nine changes, recalled frontman Julian Alvarez sunk troubled Chelsea by firing home early on.
      Haaland came on for Riyad Mahrez 16 minutes from time but Grealish remained on the bench throughout. More

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      Football fans slam Sky Sports as ‘absolute shambles’ feed cuts out deep into extra-time of League Two play-offs semi

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      FANS were left fuming at Sky Sports as their play-off feed cut out deep into extra time.Carlisle’s dramatic win over Bradford vanished from screens near the end of the League Two semi-final second-leg.
      Fans were left fuming as Bradford’s defeat to Carlisle cut out on Sky Sports late on
      Carlisle beat Bradford 3-2 on aggregate to seal their place in the League Two play-off finalCredit: Getty
      And supporters quickly piled on social media to slam the “absolute shambles.”
      One said: “Sky Sports lost the the picture for the Carlisle Bradford game with 2 mins of extra time left. You’d be fuming.”
      Another declared: “Watching the Carlisle Bradford game and its just switched off completely. Nice one Sky.”
      One noted: “The blank screen of Carlisle vs Bradford is exactly why we’re playing Sky a criminal amount per month – didn’t want to watch it anyway.”
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      Another added: “Are Sky Sports taking the p**s with the Bradford game?! Absolute shambles.”
      One said: “Bradford Carlisle coverage has been a shambles on Sky, went to an ad break 3 minutes early in normal time, and now this went on for a good 5 minutes in extra time.”
      Another added: “You’d be sick if you were a Carlisle or Bradford fan watching this on Sky. Absolute shocker.”
      One noted: “Watched that game for 118 minutes for you to get a technical fault now. F**k off Sky. Imagine being a Bradford fan who couldn’t go.”
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      Bradford were left heartbroken at full-time as Carlisle sealed a 3-1 win to win 3-2 on aggregate.
      Bradley Halliday’s own-goal put Carlisle ahead in the 21st minute.
      And after the game went to extra time, they took a 98th minute lead through Callum Guy.
      Bradford then levelled eight minutes later thanks to Matt Derbyshire’s strike.
      But Ben Barclay pounced in the 112th minute to put Carlisle ahead again and seal their place in the League Two play-off final. More

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      Moment Jeff Stelling breaks down in tears on penultimate Soccer Saturday after eating disorder chat

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      JEFF Stelling has broken down in tears on Soccer Saturday, as he spoke about the danger of eating disorders.A march to promote awareness about the mental health disorder was led by Hope Virgo this morning.
      Jeff Stelling broke down in tears on Soccer Saturday, as he spoke about the danger of eating disorders
      He spoke passionately about the cause, highlighting issues such as calorie counts being added to many menus across the country
      While reading a message from the Dump The Scales activist, the Sky Sports presenter revealed more people die from eating disorders than any other mental disorder each year.
      Horrifying statistics showed up to 20 per cent of all cases result in death.
      As he broke down, fighting tears, Stelling said: “It’s 2023, eating disorders are being swept under the carpet.
      “No one should be dying of an eating disorder in 2023.

      “Those with eating disorders need action and help.
      “And they need it now.”
      He spoke passionately about the cause, highlighting issues such as calorie counts being added to many menus across the country.
      Jeff also revealed that many are told by medical professionals that they’re “not thin enough” to be treated for an eating disorder.
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      Stelling has previously shared his opinions on Twitter, he wrote: “One part of society totally ignored and, worse, endangered.
      “Lets hope all restaurants involved offer menus without calories as an alternative like Cote.”
      “For those who ‘are not sure what the problem is’ educate yourselves over eating disorders”, he added.
      “It is one of the least understood conditions in society today.”
      This comes as the 68-year-old presenter recently announced his retirement from Soccer Saturday in an emotional speech on air.
      He said: “I’ve been at Sky for more than 30 years and loved every moment of my time as part of the Soccer Saturday team.
      “It is now the right time to move on and give Sky Sports viewers a break from my relentless rants, bad gags and over-the-top celebrations of Hartlepool United goals.
      “It’s been a lot of fun – for me at least!”

      His final broadcast – which will no doubt be watched by thousands of long-time fans of the show – will be on May 28.
      And talks of his replacement are well underway, with Sky Sports presenter Julian Warren as one potential candidate.
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      And, SunSport reported earlier this month that Adam Smith – also known as ‘Smithy’ – is frontrunner for the role.
      How to help
      If someone you know is being treated for an eating disorder, their treatment team will play a big part in their recovery.
      But do not underestimate the importance of your love and support.
      It may help to:

      learn as much as possible about eating disorders, so you understand what you’re dealing with
      keep telling them that you love them and will always be there for them
      make them aware of the professional help available
      suggest activities they could do that do not involve food, such as hobbies and spending time with friends
      ask them what you can do to help
      try to be honest about your own feelings, as this will encourage them to do the same
      try to build their confidence, for example, praise them for being thoughtful or congratulate them on something they’ve done

      Source: NHS 

      The presenter spoke passionately about the cause
      Stelling wanted restaurants to stop labelling calories next to food on menus
      He said no one should be dying of eating disorders in 2023 More

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      Ex-Manchester City and England star Micah Richards caught speeding in his Rolls-Royce and fined £1,000

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      FORMER England and Manchester City football ace Micah Richards has been given a four-figure fine after being caught speeding in his Rolls-Royce.The ex-Premier League defender, now a regular BBC and Sky Sports pundit, was nabbed by a camera travelling 5mph over the limit in a 30mph zone.
      Ex-England international defender Micah Richards pleaded guilty to speedingCredit: Rex
      Richards, 34, was caught last August 3 on the B6165 near Knaresborough in North Yorkshire – a short 20-minute drive from his home in the village of Nidd.
      And he has now pleaded guilty before Harrogate magistrates to one count of speeding – receiving a £666 fine, but also told to pay a £266 victim surcharge and £90 court costs, making a total £1,022.
      Rolls-Royce driver Richards also had three penalty points added to his licence.
      The Birmingham-born ex-international, who grew up in the Leeds suburb of Chapeltown, previously revealed how he was frequently pulled over by cops when returning to the city.
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      He has also spoken out about the racism his family suffered when he was growing up in West Yorkshire.
      Since leaving life as top-flight footballer and retiring in 2019, Richards has been dubbed “Mr Monopoly” by friends after amassing a multi-million-pound property empire.
      He regularly appears on BBC1’s weekly Match Of The Day football highlights programme as well as podcast shows alongside presenter Gary Lineker and fellow pundits such as Alan Shearer.
      And when featuring on Sky and BT Sport he provides post-match analysis with the likes of former Manchester United and Republic of Ireland captain Roy Keane, Liverpool and Scotland’s Graeme Souness and Tottenham Hotspur and England legend Glenn Hoddle.
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      Richards was at City’s Etihad Stadium on Wednesday night as a CBS Sports analyst for his old club’s 4-0 triumph over Spain’s Real Madrid, winning 5-1 on aggregate to reach the UEFA Champions League final next month against Italy’s Internazionale who knocked out local rivals AC Milan.
      Richards came through the youth ranks at Manchester City, helping them win the FA Cup in 2011 and the Premier League the following year, before later stints with Italian Serie A club Fiorentina and back in England with Aston Villa.
      He scored one goal in 13 appearances for England and also played for the Team GB football side at the London 2012 Olympics.
      Richards warned budding young footballers last December about the dangers of becoming rich overnight – telling of his lavish spending sprees after hitting the big time.
      He recalled buying supercars such as a Ferrari F430 and a luxury mansion in the footballers’ paradise of Hale in Greater Manchester – as well as splashing out more than £100,000 on a single night out.
      Richards played 245 times for Manchester City and won 13 England caps
      Micah Richards’ luxury car collection has included his Rolls-Royce, an Aston Martin and this £130,000 Bentley ConvertibleCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Richards has also splashed out on a £200,000 Ferrari 458 Speciale, parking it here outside the restaurant Rosso in Manchester city centreCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke More