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      I’m an F1 world champion who launched new career making ice cream and mozzarella after buying 2,500-acre Hampshire farm

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      EX-FORMULA ONE star Jody Scheckter has a unique place in the sport’s history.Born and raised in East London, Cape Province in South Africa on January 29, 1950, Scheckter’s illustrious career with McLaren, Tyrrell, Wolf and Ferrari led him to 10 race wins from 112 race starts.Jody Scheckter went through a stunning career change after becoming an F1 world championCredit: AlamyScheckter is the only African F1 driver to have won an F1 raceCredit: News Group Newspapers LtdHe became F1 world champion with Ferrari in 1979Credit: GettyAfter retiring he opened a weapons simulation firm in AmericaCredit: AFPHe became world champion with Ferrari in 1979 and the South African remains the only driver from his continent, let alone nation to win an F1 race or be crowned world champion.Following his racing career, Scheckter worked as a pundit for a variety of broadcasters including ITV.A venture into business soon followed with a weapons simulation firm in America which had boomed to a revenue of more than £100million by the early 1990s.However, Scheckter eventually swapped the loud bangs and roar of car engines and firearms for a completely new line of work; organic farming.READ MORE IN F1Scheckter opened a pioneering 2,500 acre farm in conjunction with biodynamic principles, meaning it excludes synthetic fertilisers, pesticides and herbicides.The Laverstoke Park Farm in Hampshire was home to sheep, cows and most notably water buffalo, which were used to make mozzarella cheese from 2009 – a UK first at large scale.The farm, which produced items like ice cream and sparkling wine, won a number of awards including the Taste of Britain award while Waitrose, Ocado and Gourmet Burger Kitchen were some of its customers.Since 2012 the farm has held the CarFest South every August, which raises more than £1m for UK children’s charities every year, while the Universal Cookery and Food Festival was held there in 2016.Most read in MotorsportBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKHowever, the farm was forced to shut down its buffalo farming and diary manufacturing operation at the start of 2024.An announcement on the company website cited “unprecedented levels of cost increases including our energy costs that more than doubled earlier last year”, as the reason for the closure. Lewis Hamilton hailed for ‘masterclass’ sprint victory before Ferrari star immediately takes aim at ‘yapping’ criticsThe company added it had tried diversifying into new products and introducing new production methods but had to close down its buffalo farming and dairy manufacturing.The site has remained operational as a composting site, continuing to take in greenwaste, while it also continues to host CarFest with no more changes being anticipated.Schecker has been married twice, first to Pamela Bailey and now to current wife Clare Fawkes, and has six children.Two of Scheckter’s children, Toby and Tomas – both from his first marriage – followed his career to become racing drivers.Toby got as high as F3 and won the SKUSA SuperNats kart finals in Las Vegas in 2004, while Tomas also made it to F3 but then moved to race in IndyCar between 2002 and 2011.Scheckter started out his F1 career in 1972 as an erratic racer labelled a “madman” by Emerson Fittipaldi following a crash at the 1973 French Grand Prix.Fittipaldi, then the reigning world champion, went so far as to call for Scheckter to be banned from the sport.His case was not helped when he caused a huge crash at the British Grand Prix, with eight cars destroyed in what is one of the biggest F1 crashes of all time.The Grand Prix Drivers Association added their voice to those demanding Scheckter be removed from the motorsport, although he survived after McLaren agreed to “rest” their driver.Scheckter’s driving took a dramatic turn after he was the first driver on the scene when Francois Cevert was killed in a crash in 1974, saying: “From then on all I was trying to do in F1 was save my life.”Read More on The SunHe straightened himself out and fine-tuned his talent to eventually become a world champion in 1979, becoming the last driver to score an F1 title with them until Michael Schumacher 21 years later.One more season with Ferrari followed before he retired from the sport in 1980.Jody Scheckter eventually opened an organic farm in HampshireCredit: Times Newspapers LtdIt was the UK’s first large scale buffalo mozzarella farmCredit: Alamy More

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      Rashford has perfect chance to complete career turnaround against team that saw him go down in Champions League history

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      A SMILE is back on Marcus Rashford’s face.The goals are back, too. As is his place in the England team.The smile is back on Marcus Rashford’s face and he has the chance to prove the best is yet to come at Aston VillaCredit: GettyIt is six years since he completed the greatest two-legged comeback in Champions League history against PSG for Man UtdCredit: EPABut now it comes down to Rashford himself.To show that this is a genuine renaissance of a player with half a career left to go — and not just  a fleeting false dawn.And the looming showdown with a Paris Saint-Germain side that sent Liverpool out of the Champions League last month is the perfect stage for Rashford to demonstrate the best could be yet to come.It was, astonishingly, more than six years since Rashford converted the controversial stoppage-time penalty at the Parc des Princes that completed arguably the greatest two-legged comeback in the history of the competition.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIn the 33 years since the European Cup was rebranded, 54 clubs have lost the home first leg by two or more goals.Only one, Manchester United against PSG in 2019, have turned the tie around to go through —  a 2-0 home loss followed by a 3-1 win to triumph on away goals.And that under a caretaker boss in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, with a team including Andreas Pereira and Scott McTominay and a bench  featuring Tahith Chong, an 18-year-old Mason Greenwood and Angel Gomes, who left the club having never started a Prem game.Back then, smashing his spot-kick past the dive of Gianluigi Buffon to stun the home fans before celebrating in front of the travelling United supporters, Rashford seemed assured of legend status at Old Trafford.Most read in FootballA fixture for club and country, a genuine local hero.Fast forward to now and Rashford will be wearing the claret and blue of Aston Villa rather than United red when he takes on the current incarnation of PSG.Moment Marcus Rashford’s £700k Rolls-Royce is towed off motorway after tyre blew outThat he seems to be enjoying his football again is clear.The 27-year-old has the trust of Villa boss Unai Emery — something he clearly had lost under Old Trafford chiefs Erik ten Hag and Ruben Amorim.Villa supporters have taken to him, too. They love his endeavour and desire.His willingness to do the hard yards but also take risks in the right areas.England chief Thomas Tuchel appears to feel he can utilise this version of Rashford, starting him against both Albania and Latvia.He may not have lit up Wembley but it was a return to the  international scene after a year, following his omission from Gareth Southgate’s Euro 2024 squad. A big step back.Rashford was grinning from ear to ear as he walked back across the Deepdale pitch on Sunday, clutching his man-of-the-match trophy after ending his 120-day goal drought with an FA Cup double against Preston.The first was a nonchalant finish, pulling off into space to steer home with conviction and ease, while his penalty second was stroked in with similar certainty.Plenty of United supporters will be asking where that version of Rashford had been for the previous 18 months.What he wants to do next is down to him.He could turn the Villa loan into a permanent move, potentially make himself a summer target for Europe’s elite clubs, or even choose to put Amorim under the spotlight at Old Trafford.The Portuguese might have been slightly disingenuous saying he was “happy when our players are playing well on loan”, although a  successful finish to Rashford’s spell at Villa Park could add to his sale price if there is no way back.Remarkably, the forward’s last Champions League goal was 3½ years ago, the first as United came from two-down to beat Atalanta 3-2 at Old Trafford.There could be no better time for him to end that statistic than back in Paris next week. Seizing the moment. Seizing the day.Read More on The SunVilla would benefit. So would England. But most of all, Rashford himself.Go out and show us, Marcus. More

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      Deontay Wilder in secret surgery before announcing boxing return as ‘enormous’ Anthony Joshua fight at Wembley targeted

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      DEONTAY WILDER had secret shoulder surgery before announcing his boxing return – with the hopes of reviving a fight with Anthony Joshua. Wilder was twice lined up to face AJ by Saudi boxing supremo Turki Alsheikh – but the American was beaten before both occasions. Deontay Wilder has had shoulder surgeryCredit: GettyThe former WBC champion lost on points to Joseph Parker in December 2023 and then knocked out by Zhilei Zhang last June. But what Wilder did not know was he had a severely busted right shoulder – which he went under the knife to fix four months ago. His manager Shelly Finkel told SunSport: “It may have been there with the Parker fight, but it was before the Zhang fight. “Not making excuses for the result, but it’s just the reality he had it.READ MORE IN BOXING”And when the doctor pressed down on his wrist and said extend your arm and push down, he said it’s amazing you could hold your arm up and fight at all.”He’s been now working out and his flexibility is back and he’s punching harder than ever.”Wilder, 39, now returns on June 27 against Tyrrell Herndon, 37, who has a 24-5 record with three wins on the bounce. The Bronze Bomber had a period of radio silence after his loss in Riyadh to Zhang, 41, but retirement was never even a whisper. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFinkel revealed: “No, he never wanted to call it a day because he never wanted his career to end the way that was.” Wilder plans to also fight around September time before teeing himself up for a blockbuster around Christmas or New Year. Inder Singh Bassi: Sikh Boxing Trailblazer on the Path to becoming World Champion | Contender DocumentaryAnd his camp refuse to give up on the overdue clash with AJ. Finkel said: “It would be a big, big fight still. Maybe not quite as big as it was, you know, five years ago, but it’s still enormous.”It’s like in a way, Mayweather and Pacquiao wasn’t the same when they fought, but it was pretty damn big.”Ex-UFC champ Francis Ngannou – who lost to Tyson Fury and Joshua – was also a name in discussions to face Wilder. But Finkel said: “It’s just timing wasn’t right on any of them and that could still be a major fight in the lead up to Joshua.”Or Deontay fights again this year after June and goes right into Joshua for the end of the year or next year.”I believe that’s a Wembley card, so we’ll see.”Anthony Joshua is still lined up to fight WilderCredit: REUTERS More

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      Eddie Hearn and Jake Paul settle $100m lawsuit over bribery claims involving Anthony Joshua fight

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      JAKE PAUL and Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing have settled their legal case out of court. Hearn filed a lawsuit against Paul in 2022 after the American claimed judge Glenn Feldman was “getting paid money by Matchroom Boxing.” Jake Paul and Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing have settled their legal case out of courtCredit: RexPaul slammed Feldman’s scoring of Anthony Joshua’s rematch loss to Oleksandr Usyk and Katie Taylor’s win over Amanda Serrano – who he promotes. Paul told iFL TV in a now-deleted interview: “I still think Amanda Serrano won the fight.“And then you see how this judge Glenn Feldman, who had the biggest gap between Taylor and Serrano.”Everyone pretty much had it a draw … a draw or that Amanda won. But there’s this judge, Glenn Feldman, who scored it such a big gap for Taylor, gave rounds that Amanda clearly won, to TaylorREAD MORE IN BOXING“Usyk had a runaway victory, clearly won the fight. This judge, Glenn Feldman, gives it to Anthony Joshua?”It’s like a repeated crime here. This type of s***, I’m going to call it out here in boxing because it’s bulls***.”Clearly, this guy is getting paid money by Matchroom Boxing.”Matchroom took legal action days after the interview was published – seeking $100m (£92m) in damages in a suit later joined by Feldman.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSPaul then countersued in October 2024 after failing to get the Matchroom suit dismissed by a New York judge a month beforehand.But attorneys for both parties filed a joint dismissal after an undisclosed settlement was reached, first reported by BoxingScene. Jake Paul claims he has agreement to fight Anthony Joshua and reveals date but brother Logan fears he’s on drugs Per a filing on Monday with the United States District Court, Southern District of New York: “It is hereby stipulated and agreed, by the undersigned counsel of record for the parties herein, pursuant to Rule 41(a)(1)(ii) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, that the above-captioned action is dismissed with prejudice and without costs or fees to either party.”A separate filing on March 18 read: “Plaintiffs Matchroom Boxing Limited (“Matchroom”) and Edward John Hearn (“Hearn”), Plaintiff-Intervenor Glenn Feldman (“Feldman”) (collectively the “Plaintiffs”), and Defendant Jake Paul (“Paul”) (collectively referred to herein as the “Parties”) jointly submit this letter to notify the Court that the Parties have entered into a Settlement Agreement.”Pursuant to the terms thereof, the Parties expect to file a Stipulation of Dismissal on or before March 31, 2025.”It comes as Matchroom and Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions prepare to co-promote Taylor’s trilogy fight with Serrano on July 11 in New York. The all-women’s Madison Square Garden card will be streamed on Netflix – the platform’s second boxing event. Paul, 28, headlined the first for his controversial fight against Mike Tyson, 58, which he won on points with over 100 MILLION watching on Netflix.Hearn, Katie Taylor, Amanda Serrano and Jake PaulCredit: EPA More

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      Nottingham Forest vs Man Utd: Get Forest at massive 40/1 to win tonight at Parimatch

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      PARIMATCH have a massive price boost for the Premier League’s return at the City Ground tonight when Nottingham Forest host Manchester United.The bookmaker is offering brand new customers the chance to back Champions League-chasing Forest at a SENSATIONAL 40/1 to claim the three points over Ruben Amorim’s mid-table United!How to claim..Parimatch offerVisit the Parimatch website using this link HERE*Register a new account and deposit a minimum of £5Opt In to this promotion via the Offers tabPlace a maximum £1 bet at the normal price on Nottingham Forest to beat Manchester United tonightThis MUST be done before the match startsIf you’re successful, your bet will be paid at a normal priceYou will then have the extra amount credited in Free Bets, shortly after settlementNottm Forest to beat Man Utd | 40/1!*Nottingham Forest to win at 40/1 – how to claim…Not currently got a Parimatch account? Why not!? Luckily, it’s good news for you as now you can back Nottingham Forest to beat Manchester United tonight at a massive 40/1!And they have made it so very simple to claim too.First, head over to the Parimatch website using this link HERE*.Opt In to this promotion via the Offers tab before placing your bet!You need to register a completely brand new account and deposit a minimum of £5.Place a maximum £1 bet at the normal price on Nottingham Forest to beat Manchester United in the Premier League, which returns tonight.This must be done before kick-off at the City Ground.If you’re successful, your bet will be paid at the normal price.You will then have the extra amount credited in Free Bets, shortly after settlement, bringing your total returns up to the enhanced price of 40/1!Nottm Forest to beat Man Utd | 40/1!*Remember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:Establishes time and monetary limits before playingOnly gambles with money they can afford to loseNever chase their lossesDoesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry or depressedGamcare – gamcare.org.ukGambleAware – GambleAware.orgRead our guide on responsible gambling practices.For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to gamstop.co.uk to be excluded from all UK-regulated gambling websites.*18+ New Customers Only. Opt in, bet max £1 on Nottingham Forest – Match Betting – 90 mins v Manchester United. Get enhanced odds paid in Free Bets, which expire in 7 days after accreditation. Offer valid until 20:00 UK time on 01/04/2025. Scroll down for T&Cs. GambleAware.org | Please gamble responsibly  More

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      Moment Chelsea flop is attacked on pitch by his own club mascot after Bundesliga clash

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      EX-CHELSEA star Michy Batshuayi came off second best after tussling with his team’s beloved club mascot.The Belgian striker currently plays for Eintracht Frankfurt in the German Bundesliga. Former Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi has tussled with a Golden EagleCredit: GettyThe 31-year-old joined the club in January after a spell in TurkeyCredit: GettyThe Belgian was hit hard in the face by Frankfurt’s mascot AttilaCredit: Instagram @eintrachtfrankfurtBatshuayi’s career has been eclectic, involving stints in England, Belgium, France, Turkey and Spain.He’s now trying to find the net in Germany following a January move to Frankfurt, but he doesn’t appear to have made friends with their beloved Eagle mascot Attila.Known as the King of the Skies, the bird of prey has been a regular at games since 2005. Eintracht scraped to a 1-0 win over Stuttgart on Saturday to keep their European push alive. READ MORE ON FOOTBALLAfter the game, Batshuayi – an unused sub – approached Attila on the pitch as he was being paraded by his handler.The Belgian stood too close to the Golden Eagle, who suddenly lashed out hard with its giant wing.Batshuayi was struck square in the face – but Attila’s handler simply burst out laughing. One fan laughed in response: “Bird is just testing his reflexes.”Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKAnother wrote: “Now he is blessed by Atilla.”While a third joked: “The eagle got his revenge on him for what he did to Besiktas.”Former Chelsea star Demba Ba talks about his role as director of football of USL Batshuayi began his career at Standard Liege before banging in the goals for Marseille in France.He earned a big-money move to Chelsea in 2016, arriving for a fee of £33.2 million.Batshuayi struggled for consistent game time at the Bridge, despite scoring 25 times in 77 games.He was shipped out on loan to Dortmund, Valencia and Crystal Palace.The 31-year-old joined Fenerbahce in Turkey’s Super Lig on a permanent deal in 2022.He enjoyed a spell at cross-town Istanbul rivals Galatasaray earlier this season before returning to Germany in January. Batshuayi has played five times in the Bundesliga, netting twice. More

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      ‘No, that’s your party’ – Newcastle stars were BANNED from drinking during open top bus parade, reveals Alan Shearer

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      NEWCASTLE UNITED players were BANNED from drinking during their Carabao Cup celebrations last weekend.Eddie Howe’s troops paraded the trophy, which they pipped runaway Prem leaders Liverpool to last month, in front of hundreds of thousands of jubilant Geordies last Saturday.Newcastle United celebrated their Carabao Cup final win over Liverpool with an open-top bus paradeCredit: SPLASHBut manager Eddie Howe banned the players from drinking any booze during the celebrationsCredit: REXThe Magpies were the picture of happiness as they took an open-top bus around the city.But it was a sober one for the players as Howe didn’t want them nursing prolonged hangovers for their clash with Brentford tomorrow.Toon legend Alan Shearer revealed on the Rest is Football podcast: “They’ve got Brentford on Wednesday and they trained yesterday.“They’re training today, they’re training Monday, they’re training Tuesday, and they’re training Wednesday morning as well.READ MORE SPORTS NEWS”Because Eddie had taken them to Dubai and he said, ‘No, that’s your party.’“And they weren’t allowed to drink yesterday or last evening. “None of them went to the afterparty. He got them back straight in and focused.”Newcastle’s capturing of the Carabao Cup ended their 70-year wait for a domestic trophy.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSToon legend Alan Shearer revealed Eddie Howe’s laying down of the law to his playersCredit: REXAnd club legend Shearer was emotional during Saturday’s celebrations as he lamented his late father, Alan Sr, not being able to see the club lift the trophy.He said: “Yeah, unfortunately, my dad passed away last May.’I wish he would have hung on for one more year’ Alan Shearer chokes up in tribute to his dad at Newcastle parade”He was lucky enough to be at the [Inter-Cities Fairs Cup] final in ’69.”I just wish he could have hung on for one more year just to see and sample this.”But he would have been watching on and would’ve been as proud as I was.” More

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      Former Barcelona goalkeeper rushed into emergency surgery after horror injury left him vomiting in ambulance

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      EX-BARCELONA goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen was rushed to hospital where he underwent emergency surgery following a horror collision.The Dutch goalkeeper, who currently plays for LaLiga side Las Palmas, was vomiting in the back of an ambulance.Jasper Cillessen suffered an agonising collision with Borja IglesiasCredit: GettyThe Dutchman currently plays for La Liga outfit Las PalmasCredit: RexCillessen was left writhing in pain on the floor after taking a knee to the lower abdomenCredit: RexCillessen was stretchered off and taken to hospital where he reportedly underwent surgeryCredit: GettyWhile playing in goal for the Gran Canaria club against Celta Vigo on Monday night he suffered a sickening injury.Cillessen, 35, came out of his goal to challenge a through ball and clashed with Vigo forward Borja Iglesias.The incident in the 23rd minute saw Iglesais unable to arrest his momentum before his knee struck the goalkeeper’s lower abdomen.It left Cillessen writhing in pain on the floor and unable to continue playing.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe was eventually replaced by substitute goalkeeper Dinko Horkas in the 27th minute.However, Cillessen was then taken to hospital, where he was diagnosed with a minor intestinal injury.From there, Marca report he was transferred to another hospital with better equipment.Meanwhile, Movistar LaLiga on COPE’s El Partidazo reporter Isaac Fouto claimed Cillessen was even vomiting after his collision before being taken to hospital.Most read in FootballEl Chiringuito reported Cillessen then underwent emergency surgery in Vigo for a perforated intestine.He is said to be in a stable condition following the surgery.The match ended in a 1-1 draw, with sub goalie Horkas pulling off a string of saves to keep his team in the game.Las Palmas are currently 19th in the Spanish top flight, but are just one point off of safety. More