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    Former McLaren driver Jochen Mass suffers ‘medical emergency’ as family release emotional statement

    FORMER McLaren driver Jochen Mass has suffered a medical emergency.As a result, Mass, 79, will be stepping back from public engagements while he recovers.Former McLaren driver Jochen Mass has suffered a medical emergencyCredit: GettyMass started 105 races in F1, winning the 1975 Spanish Grand PrixCredit: Times Newspapers LtdThe German also won Le Mans in 1989Credit: GettyThe type of emergency has been kept private by Mass’ close ones.A statement posted on Mass’ social media pages read: “The family of Jochen Mass, wishes to share that he is currently recovering from a recent medical emergency.“While Jochen’s condition is stable, he will be stepping back from all public appearances and engagements for the foreseeable future as he focuses on his recovery.“We as a family are deeply grateful for the outpouring of support and kindly request privacy during this time.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS“We are wishing Jochen a speedy recovery.”Mass started 105 races in F1, winning the 1975 Spanish Grand Prix for McLaren and earning seven other podiums.The German was a team-mate to several World Champions including Emerson Fittipaldi, James Hunt and Keke Rosberg during his career.Team GB hero Sir Chris Hoy was among the first to send his well wishes, writing: “Get well soon Jochen.” Most read in MotorsportHoy – who is suffering from terminal prostate cancer – is a passionate motorsport fan, particularly interested in endurance racing.While racing driver Andre Lotterer wrote: “All the best. Be strong ❤.”After F1, Mass went onto enjoy incredible success in motorsports.He won the gruelling 24 Hours of Le Mans for Sauber in 1989.Mass was also credited for being a monitor to arguably the greatest F1 driver of all time Michael Schumacher while he was coming up.He reportedly helped convince the seven-time world champion to join Ferarri rather than the then-dominant Williams.In recent years, Mass has been a brand ambassador for Mercedes. More

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    Why has KSI vs Dillon Danis been postponed? Misfits Boxing 21 set to take place on a new date

    KSI will NOT be resolving his intense rivalry with former Bellator star Dillon Danis this weekend.After an intense conflict that started a year earlier, the two were scheduled to fight in January 2023, but Danis withdrew a week prior to the match.KSI and Dillon Danis were set to headline Misfits Boxing 21 this weekendCredit: © 2025 PA Media, All Rights ReservedKSI founded Misfits and has established a broadcasting deal with DAZNYet now, KSI has cancelled the fight – and the whole show – scheduled for this Saturday night after withdrawing from the most recent date. Wayne Bridge was initially scheduled to fight the YouTuber-turned-boxer, but the former Chelsea and England defender withdrew after ‘The Nightmare’ made contentious remarks.Danis was able to step in as a replacement, but the problems keep coming up with this bout after a further issue.Why has KSI vs Dillon Danis been postponed?The showdown was supposed to be held on Saturday, March 29, at Manchester’s AO Arena, but KSI has withdrawn due to sickness.READ MORE IN MISFITS Misfits Boxing, the event’s organisers, sent a message on social media last Friday to announce the postponement.It read: “Due to an illness to KSI, Misfits Boxing ‘Unfinished Business’, scheduled for March 29th in Manchester, has been postponed. A further update will be issued next week, including a new date for the event.”Other fights on the night, including those involving Darren Till and Roman Fury, have also been rescheduled.After that, KSI made a video statement in which he described his predicament and the reasons he is unable to compete this weekend.Most read in BoxingHe said: “I’ve tried my hardest but my body has legit just given up.”I’m currently in bed taking antibiotics trying to recover but I’m struggling. I’m coughing up greenish-yellow s*** all the time, my sinuses are hurting to the point where I need ibuprofen every day.”The tension headaches that I’m getting are more painful than you can imagine. I’m using Sudafed daily.”I’ve tried sparring and training but my body just feels weak. My stamina has just fallen off a cliff. I can’t even taste right now or smell.”Basically, I’m f***ed. I’ve been ill for almost three weeks and it’s just not got better.”I’ve had doctors come around to try and decipher what is going on. Honestly, I’ve never been this ill for this long in my life and I hate it.”I feel useless and it’s depressing. I feel like I’ve let so many people down. “I haven’t been able to post any YouTube videos to help promote the fight because I’ve just been feeling so s***. I’m just sick of being sick, man.”I want to move the fight to another date because I still want to knock out Dillon Danis. I didn’t train this hard for nothing.”Either way, I want to say sorry to everyone at Misfits, everyone at DAZN, I want to say sorry to the Sidemen for not being in as many videos as I’d like to be. And most importantly, I want to say sorry to the fans.”According to Misfits Boxing, a new date for the fight will be revealed in the coming weeks.READ MORE SUN STORIESKSI vs Dillon Danis full cardSubject to new dateKSI vs Dillon DanisDarren Till vs Darren StewartWalid Sharks vs FoxTheGChase DeMoor vs Roman Fury – Misfits Heavyweight titleAmir Anderson vs TBADemi Sims vs Egypt CrissArgentinian King vs Small Spartan JayJoe Laws vs Harley Benn – Misfits Super-middleweight title More

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    Former EFL team ban their OWN FANS from matches for criticising the club and chairman on social media

    YEOVIL Town have banned fans from attending matches who have criticised the club and the chairman on social media.The Glovers are 15th in the National League and appear to have consolidated following promotion last season.One fan received a letter outlining his two-year ban for social media commentsBut the club has looked to clamp down on criticism after falling out of the play-off hunt, having been one point off the top seven at Christmas.Fans have found themselves banned from the club, with Yeovil claiming “negative comments” from supporters on social media have “caused significant disruption”.One Yeovil fan revealed he has been banned from Huish Park for two years and shared a letter he received from the club.It read: “Following a thorough review of your recent conduct on social media platform X, we are writing to inform you that, as a result of your negative comments and remarks regarding the club and the chairman, the decision has been made to impose a banning order on you.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”This order prohibits you from attending any matches, events, or entering the premises associated with the club with immediate effect.”Your comments have caused significant disruption and created an environment that is not conducive to the values and reputation of the club.”As such, you are hereby prohibited from entering the club’s stadium, training facilities and any other properties associated with Yeovil Town.”This ban will remain in place for a period of two years from the date of this letter.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS”We ask that you consider this matter seriously. We trust you understand the severity of this issue and the necessity of maintaining a respectful environment at Yeovil Town.”The post publishing the letter on X sparked backlash towards the club from fans.One fan offered criticism, saying: “Embarrassing behaviour from the club is that. What a weak spineless bunch to send a letter like that. They didn’t even have the nerve to put a name on it!”Another added: “Absolutely shambles of a way to run a football club. Embarrassing themselves.”And a third wrote: “Absolute ridiculous from a football club to do that.”And as others have said, no name on it! What a cowardly thing to do.”Yeovil owner Martin Hellier claims fans have been abusive and he intends to sell up as a result, having invested £4million to get the club promoted last season.He said in a comment on social media: “I fully intend to sell the club and leave as soon as a suitable buyer is found. It’s simply not worth losing the money to be abused and my children abused and so on.”I would ask in the meantime that you stop the endless online harassment and abuse. You’ve done enough, it’s worked.READ MORE SUN STORIES”My investment provided the club with the funds needed to get through, and provided you with football and promotion to the NL, but has given me nothing but abuse and minus £4m personal deficit.”Yeovil Town declined to comment when contacted by SunSport. More

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    Mathys Tel forced to apologise to Tottenham fans after wearing ex-Arsenal star’s name on shirt

    MATHYS TEL has apologised to Tottenham fans after posting a photo of himself wearing a Willian shirt on social media.The 19-year-old swapped shirts with the Brazilian following Spurs’ 2-0 defeat to Fulham earlier this month.Mathys Tel has apologised to Spurs fans after wearing a Willian shirtCredit: Instagram @m.tel14The 19-year-old admitted he wasn’t aware of the history between Willian and the clubCredit: GettyWillian rejected a move to Tottenham in 2013 and chose to join Chelsea insteadCredit: RexAnd he donned the white top in a photo that was posted to his social media this week.However, some Tottenham fans were furious to see that he was wearing the shirt of a player who once rejected them.One person commented: “Oh, Mathys…”Another said: “How do footballers not realise that this goes down like a lead balloon…”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWhile a third commented: “Willian jersey after he’s played for both our biggest rivals is kinda nuts.”Willian came close to joining Tottenham in 2013 but ultimately rejected the Lilywhites.After completing a medical in North London, the 36-year-old had a last-minute change of heart and instead signed for Chelsea.He went on to win two Premier League titles, the FA Cup and the League Cup at Stamford Bridge.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe winger also spent a year with Arsenal, Tottenham’s biggest rivals.After realising his error, Tel promptly apologised to Spurs fans.Mathys Tel completes dramatic Tottenham loan transfer after making shock U-turn He said: “Ahaha sorry my bad guys I didn’t know.”Some Tottenham supporters thought the loanee was unfairly treated over the incident.One person said: “He joined two months ago. He’s 19. He’s French. Why would he know the history… Shameful the stick he got.”While another added: “To be honest I wouldn’t expect him to know the backstory to that situation. He’s a 19 year old who’s been at the club for 2 months so why would he know the full story about a transfer over a decade ago?”Tel joined Tottenham on loan from Bayern Munich in January after initially turning down a move to North London.Spurs have the option to make the move permanent for around £45million. More

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    ‘We know Max is not happy’ – Red Bull F1 chief breaks silence after Verstappen likes post slamming Liam Lawson axe

    RED BULL chief Helmut Marko admits that Max Verstappen is “not happy” with Red Bull’s brutal axing of his team-mate Liam Lawson.The ruthless move to drop Lawson to sister team Racing Bulls and promote Yuki Tsunoda after two races was announced on Thursday.Liam Lawson has been brutally ditched by Red Bull after two races this seasonLawson has been replaced by Japan’s Yuki TsunodaMax Verstappen is frustrated with the decision to sack team-mate LawsonThe writing was on the wall after Lawson finished P15 at the Chinese Grand Prix and qualified last in both the sprint and the race in Shanghai.Red Bull team principal Christian Horner was immediately asked, and gave no assurances, about Lawson’s future after the race – won by McLaren’s Oscar Piastri.Lawson’s nightmare season began with him dropping out in Q1 at the Aussie GP, before crashing out of the opening race in Melbourne.Reports immediately suggested that Red Bull superstar Verstappen didn’t want Lawson so harshly replaced after two poor weekends in the RB21.READ MORE F1 NEWSThe Dutchman, 27, has been left disappointed and disagreed with the decision before it was made.He subsequently liked an Instagram post accusing Red Bull of “bullying” Lawson after the news was confirmed. And now Marko has broken his silence and accepted that the four-time world champion disapproves of the move.Horner’s advisor told De Telegraaf: “We know Max is not happy. But we need two cars at the front. Most read in MotorsportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”Not only for the constructors’ championship, but also to help Max to his fifth world title. Then you can achieve more strategically in races.”We can use Yuki’s experience and form now. That counts. At the end of the day, that is to the advantage of the team. “And that also means to the advantage of Max.”Red Bull chief Helmut Marko admits that Max Verstappen is ‘not happy’ with their decisionMax Verstappen takes to the stage at F1 launch event at the O2 Tsunoda – who has far greater F1 experience than Lawson – will suit up for Red Bull for the first time at his home Grand Prix in Japan next weekend.Meanwhile, Lawson will return to second team Racing Bulls as team-mate to French rookie Isack Hadjar.The New Zealander, 23, broke his silence in a moving social media post hours after the decision was announced.He wrote: “Being a Red Bull Racing driver has been my dream since I was a kid, it’s what I’ve worked towards my whole life.”It’s tough, but I’m grateful for everything that’s brought me to this point. “To every one of you who’s stood by me, thank you for all the support it means the world.”Thank you to Visa Cash App Racing Bulls for the warm welcome, I’m excited and ready to go to work at one of my favourite places.”Lawson was the latest in a line of drivers dating back to Pierre Gasly in 2019 – followed by Alex Albon and Sergio Perez – who have struggled to emulate Verstappen in taming the mechanical beast created by the Red Bull engineers.Horner said: “It has been difficult to see Liam struggle with the RB21 at the first two races and as a result we have collectively taken the decision to make an early switch.READ MORE SUN STORIES”We came into the 2025 season with two ambitions: to retain the World Drivers’ Championship and to reclaim the World Constructors’ title, and this is a purely sporting decision.”We have a duty of care to protect and develop Liam and together, we see that after such a difficult start, it makes sense to act quickly so Liam can gain experience as he continues his F1 career with Visa Cash App Racing Bulls, an environment and a team he knows very well.” More

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    ‘Dream since I was a kid’ – Liam Lawson breaks silence on Red Bull axe with emotional statement and posts childhood pics

    LIAM LAWSON has broken his silence after being dropped by Red Bull.The 23-year-old has had a nightmare start to the Formula One season after failing to score any points in the first two weekends.Liam Lawson has broken his silence after being axed by Red BullCredit: APLawson said it was always his dream to be an F1 driver and shared childhood photosLawson shared a drawing he did as a young boy, predicting he would be an F1 driverRed Bull chiefs confirmed this morning they would be swapping the Kiwi driver for Racing Bulls star Yuki Tsunoda, with Lawson heading back to the team he had driven 11 races before across two stints in 2023 and 2024.Much has been said of the move, with Max Verstappen appearing to not be too happy about the situation after liking a social media post comparing it to “bullying”.Lawson was the latest in a line of drivers dating back to Pierre Gasly in 2019 – followed by Alex Albon and Sergio Perez – who have struggled to emulate Verstappen in taming the mechanical beast created by the Red Bull engineers.However, following his demotion to the sister team, Lawson has addressed the situation with a heartfelt social media post.READ MORE IN F1Taking to Instagram hours after the news was confirmed, Lawson posted a photo of himself as a kid in school with an old drawing he did outlining his dream of becoming an F1 driver.Lawson captioned his post: “Being a @redbullracing driver has been my dream since I was a kid, it’s what I’ve worked towards my whole life. “It’s tough, but I’m grateful for everything that’s brought me to this point. “To every one of you who’s stood by me, thank you for all the support it means the world.Most read in MotorsportBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UK”Thank you @visacashapprb for the warm welcome, I’m excited and ready to go to work at one of my favourite places.”Tsunoda, 24, had said he would welcome a team switch if offered because the Red Bull car was faster.Meet F1 2025 rookies including star gifted first go-kart by Michael Schumacher and Brit teen who’s already a millionaire Lawson has been replaced by Japan’s Yuki TsunodaCredit: PAChristian Horner believes Red Bull made the right decision in replacing Lawson with TsunodaCredit: GETTYLiam Lawson recently gloated about getting the better of Yuki Tsunoda in F3Credit: GETTYHowever, Lawson seemed to not take the comments too well, saying after the Chinese Grand Prix: “He can say whatever he wants. I’ve raced him for years, raced him in the junior categories and beat him.”If I look back over our careers, I was team-mates with him in F3 and I beat him. In Euroformula I was team-mates with him, [and] in New Zealand, and I beat him there.“Then in F1 last season I think honestly, if I look at all the times he got promoted instead of me in those early years, then no. He’s had his time. Now it’s my time.”The pair were team-mates in the motorsport last season, with the Japanese driver out-qualifying Lawson 6-0 and going 4-2 in their head-to-head race finishes.On the decision, team boss Christian Horner said: “It has been difficult to see Liam struggle with the RB21 at the first two races and as a result we have collectively taken the decision to make an early switch.”We came into the 2025 season, with two ambitions, to retain the World Drivers’ Championship and to reclaim the World Constructors’ title and this is a purely sporting decision.”We acknowledge there is a lot of work to be done with the RB21 and Yuki’s experience will prove highly beneficial in helping to develop the current car. “We welcome him to the Team and are looking forward to seeing him behind the wheel of the RB21.READ MORE SUN STORIES”We have a duty of care to protect and develop Liam and together, we see that after such a difficult start, it makes sense to act quickly so Liam can gain experience, as he continues his F1 career with Visa Cash App Racing Bulls, an environment and a Team he knows very well.”The Japanese Grand Prix is the next race on the calendar on April 6. More

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    Inside axed F1 star Liam Lawson’s glamorous life with stunning model Wag as he’s set to be brutally replaced by Red Bull

    LIAM LAWSON has had nothing short of a nightmare start to life at Red Bull this year.After a strong debut replacing Daniel Ricciardo at VCARB in 2023 and then again in 2024, the 23-year-old started out his first race with the team by failing to finish the Australian Grand Prix. Liam Lawson is set to be axed by Red Bull after a horror start to his F1 career thereCredit: AFPBut Lawson leads a glamorous life off the track with girlfriend Hannah St. JohnCredit: INSTAGRAMShe is often seen accompanying him to race weekends around the paddockCredit: INSTAGRAMThe couple have been dating for two yearsCredit: INSTAGRAMThey happily share loved-up snaps togetherCredit: INSTAGRAMHannah graduated from Arizona State University after studying biological and biomedical sciencesCredit: INSTAGRAMHe then followed this up with an even more embarrassing weekend in China as he qualified dead last in both Sprint and normal qualifying while failing to score any points for his team.But for Lawson, who revealed his parents had to sell their house to fund his Formula One dream, his Red Bull nightmare is set to come to a close before the next race at the Japanese Grand Prix.The New Zealander is on the verge of being swapped to sister team Racing Bulls in favour of Yuki Tsunoda, who was the main rival for the Red Bull seat alongside Max Verstappen before Lawson landed it.However, despite his F1 career starting out in horror fashion, Lawson can be thankful for a glamorous lifestyle away from the circuit with stunning girlfriend Hannah St. John.READ MORE IN F1The pair have been dating one another for two years and are often seen sharing loved-up images with one another on Instagram.Hannah typically splits her time between her home city of California and London while also studying at Arizona State University.While there she studied biological and biomedical sciences, graduating back in December, but has carved out a fledgling career as a social media influencer and model.The beauty has already amassed over 40,000 followers on Instagram.Most read in MotorsportBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKShe treats her fans to her epic lifestyle, which included being back stage at Luke Combs’ Nashville concert last January.Hannah also shares plenty of bikini snaps online, showing off her enviable figure.Meet F1 2025 rookies including star gifted first go-kart by Michael Schumacher and Brit teen who’s already a millionaire To top it off, she enjoys travelling – most recently, she went on a glam ski strip to Deer Valley in Utah.She has also been a constant presence in the F1 paddock whenever Lawson, who started out his career in the motorsport with a string of substitute appearances, is there.With one million followers of his own on Instagram, Lawson is no stranger to the buzz of social media and often posts snaps from day-to-day life.Whether that is his time at the track or jetting around on holiday with Hannah or even hitting the gym.One pic shows him hanging out with stars from the Los Angeles Rams NFL team, a second shows him driving a more than £100,000 Shelby while another features him on the front cover of GQ Magazine.Despite the lavish lifestyle, Lawson has a relatively modest salary compared to his rivals.He earns £800,000 a year, though that value could decrease once his demotion to Racing Bulls is complete, with Tsunoda in turn getting a pay rise.Tsunoda, 24, said he would happily swap seats for his home race.However, Lawson bit back by saying: “He can say whatever he wants. I’ve raced him for years, raced him in the junior categories and beat him.”If I look back over our career, I was team-mates with him in F3 and I beat him. In Euro Formula, I was team-mates with him in New Zealand, and I beat him there.”And then in F1 last season, I think honestly, if I look at all the times he got promoted instead of me in those early years, then no. He’s had his time. Now it’s my time.”Despite Lawson’s claim, he was out-qualified by Tsunoda 7-2 when the pair were team-mates during the closing stages of last season. It was also 4-2 in the Japanese driver’s favour for the five races Lawson subbed in for Ricciardo during the 2023 season.The driver swap decision has reportedly left main man Verstappen frustrated, with the four-time world champion having previously sang Lawson’s praises.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe said: “That Racing Bulls car is easier to drive than ours. I notice that when I talk to Liam. Last year the difference between him and Yuki wasn’t that big, I thought.”Otherwise the team wouldn’t have made the choice to put Liam in at Red Bull.” More

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    Emma Louise Jones launches ‘helpline for DM deviants’ as BBC presenter reads out inappropriate messages from fans

    EMMA LOUISE JONES had fun making a serious point – by launching an Instagram helpline group for “DM deviants”.The popular sports presenter mocked fans who sent inappropriate messages – but offered advice on how they can improve their behaviour.Emma Louise Jones delivered a powerful messageCredit: https://www.instagram.com/eljonesuk/?hl=en-gbThe broadcaster blended mockery with a more earnest noteCredit: https://www.instagram.com/eljonesuk/?hl=en-gbThe social media star revealed some of the shocking stuff she has to deal with online, particularly in direct messages (DMs).And she won praise from her followers for the innovative way she has chosen to deal with it.With an office for her support group in the background, Jones posted a jokey video which she rounded off with words of wisdom.And some DMs she shared showed why she treats the matter gravely.READ MORE SPORT NEWSThe Leeds supporter, best known for her BBC and Raceday TV work, did end up admitting her new helpline was fake and just for fun.But she equally confirmed that her point was important, especially by sharing some DM examples.Jones opened the video by saying: “Very first DM helpline help group.”She then added the caption: “Introducing you all to the DM Helpline Help group.Most read in FootballShe’s previously also shared some of her rare wardrobe problemsCredit: Instagram / @eljonesukBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UK”A weekly session for all our DM deviants. Dave, Ian, Simon…See you next week. *This is not a real help group.”Next came a selection of the unwanted messages she gets.BBC presenter Emma Louise Jones stuns in low cut dress as she shows off ‘new talent’ to adoring fansOne read: “Can I lick ur m****”.Jones commented light-heartedly on the punctuation by saying: “It isn’t the lack of a question mark that is the issue.”She also joked that using m**** rather than vagina didn’t stop the message “still being inappropriate”.But after teasing the authors of those messages, Jones was then deadly earnest.She said: “Because we don’t send vulgar messages like this to women on the internet, you wouldn’t say it in real life.”And she finished the video with some advice.She added: “Next week we’re going to discuss why women don’t want to see your penis in their DMs.”In the meantime, get yourselves outside, touch some grass and stay off your phones.”Jones’ online fans believe she hit the right note with her presentation.One wrote: “Love this, you are a superstar Jones.”READ MORE SUN STORIESAnother added: “You’ve got a great way of doing this.”And a third wrote: “Well done Emma for putting your point across using wit and intelligence.”She wore this impressive outfit to horse racing at YorkCredit: INSTAGRAM @eljonesuk More