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      Tottenham vs Aston Villa LIVE SCORE: Maddison’s free-kick completes Tottenham rout against Emery’s Villans

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      TOTTENHAM have BEAT Aston Villa in what turned out to be a dominant Premier League display.Morgan Rogers initially put the visitors ahead before Brenan Johnson equalised for Spurs.Dominic Solanke’s double then flipped the game completely on its head, before James Maddison came off the bench to score an incredible free-kick.RESULT: Tottenham 4-1 Aston VillaStream/TV: NOW TV/Sky Sports Premier League More

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      Daniel Dubois lined up for huge world title fight at Wembley vs unbeaten Brit… with Anthony Joshua rematch in doubt

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      FABIO WARDLEY has emerged as a potential challenger to Daniel Dubois’ world title – as a rematch with Anthony Joshua faces collapse. AJ was dropped FOUR times on the way to a brutal fifth-round knockout defeat at Wembley in September.Daniel Dubois’ proposed rematch with Anthony Joshua faces collapseCredit: GettyFabio Wardley could be a future opponent for DuboisCredit: GettyAnd he was expected to rematch Dubois in a bid for revenge – already eyed for February in Saudi Arabia.But his promoter Eddie Hearn has revealed the quick five month turnaround looks to be too close – leaving the rematch facing the KO.It leaves Dubois looking elsewhere for a challenger – and Wardley could be one for the future. Their promoter Frank Warren told Sky Sports: “He won’t get the fight next, we never even discussed that. Fabio would like it, I’m sure.READ MORE IN BOXING”But we’re in discussions at the moment with a couple of people [to fight Dubois].”Fabio needs to fight somebody in the top 10 now and do what he’s capable of doing and showing the world what he’s all about”To really establish himself in that top 10, there are some good fights there, great matches to be made in the next year for him.”Wardley, 29, is coming off a brutal first-round knockout in his rematch with Frazer Clarke, 33, to retain his British and Commonwealth titles. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAnd he is ranked within the top 15 in the world after improving to 18 wins with 17 KOs – leaving Warren teasing a future Wembey bout with Dubois. He said: “We can build that into being a mega, mega fight that will fill the likes of Wembley with two big punchers like that. SunSport’s boxing reporter Wally Downes Jr left shocked with Wardley’s devastating KO”That’s what we’ve got to work towards. In the mean time for Daniel, we’re quite near to announcing something in the next week or so. “That will be a big fight for him in February.”Dubois, 27, inherited the IBF belt after being elevated from interim champ when Oleksandr Usyk, 37, vacated his title. Usyk did so to proceed with his December 21 rematch with Tyson Fury, 36, following victory in May. And Joshua, 35, could await the result of Fury’s rematch instead of rematching Dubois next. Warren added: “We had waited to give AJ his opportunity because he said he wanted the rematch but that’s not transpired, that’s not working out so we are where we are.”I can’t see next time being any different to be quite honest, how I see the fight. I think he’s got his number. READ MORE SUN STORIES”I felt very strongly when we made the fight it was the perfect fight for Daniel and that’s how it turned out to be. “He’ll feel even better going into a second fight after such a one-sided fight as it was.”Dubois knocked out Joshua at WembleyCredit: Getty More

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      Leicester’s hopes of snatching £18m winger from Premier League relegation rival Ipswich faces major hurdles

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      LEICESTER will monitor Jack Clarke’s struggles at Ipswich.But they face a fight to do a deal for him this season.Leicester want to sign Jack Clarke despite his struggles at IpswichCredit: GettyThe winger, 23, went to the Tractor Boys for £18million from Sunderland in August.However, he has failed to impress so far at Portman Road.The Foxes are keen on a transfer but Clarke played for the Black Cats at the start of their Championship term.That means he is ruled out of playing for a third club this season, unless it is a loan.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLAnd Ipswich are unlikely to help a fellow Premier League relegation-battling side by lending out a player.Steve Cooper has Stephy Mavididi and Abdul Fatawu as his key, pacey and tricky wingers.Bobby De Cordova-Reid, Jordan Ayew, Kasey McAteer and Facundo Buenanotte can all operate out wide, too. But the addition of Clarke could add extra depth to the Leicester attack. Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSClarke came through at Leeds before signing for Tottenham in 2019.However, he did not make a single Premier League appearance for Spurs and signed for Sunderland in 2022 following a successful loan spell in 2021-22.Fans tell Jamie Vardy ‘never change’ as footage emerges of Leicester star slide tackling a KID during title celebrationsClarke racked up 27 goals in 94 games for the Black Cats – including on the opening day of this season at Cardiff – before his big-money move to Premier League new-boys Ipswich.However, his start to life in Suffolk has not gone according to plan. Five of his eight top-flight appearances have come off the bench and he has registered just one assist and zero goals.In fact, he has not even managed a single shot on target in 335 minutes of football. His latest blank came in yesterday’s 1-1 draw with Leicester.Leif Davis’ expert volley put Ipswich in front ten minutes after half-time.READ MORE SUN STORIESBut Kalvin Phillips was sent off on 77 minutes for a second yellow card and Jordan Ayew pounced deep into injury time to rescue a point for the Foxes.That left Kieran McKenna’s side in the relegation zone and still looking for their first win – while Leicester are 15th, five points from safety. The winger played and scored for Sunderland earlier this seasonCredit: AlamyTV fixtures in DecemberHere are all the games that will be televised in December…Tuesday 3 December19:30 Ipswich v Crystal Palace (Amazon Prime Video)20:15 Leicester v West Ham (Amazon Prime Video)Wednesday 4 December19:30 Everton v Wolves (Amazon Prime Video)19:30 Man City v Nott’m Forest (Amazon Prime Video)19:30 Newcastle v Liverpool (Amazon Prime Video)19:30 Southampton v Chelsea (Amazon Prime Video)20:15 Arsenal v Man Utd (Amazon Prime Video)20:15 Aston Villa v Brentford (Amazon Prime Video)Thursday 5 December19:30 Fulham v Brighton (Amazon Prime Video)20:15 AFC Bournemouth v Spurs (Amazon Prime Video)Saturday 7 December12:30 Everton v Liverpool (TNT Sports)17:30 Man Utd v Nott’m Forest (Sky Sports)Sunday 8 December14:00 Fulham v Arsenal (Sky Sports)16:30 Spurs v Chelsea (Sky Sports)Monday 9 December20:00 West Ham v Wolves (Sky Sports)Saturday 14 December17:30 Nott’m Forest v Aston Villa (Sky Sports)Sunday 15 December14:00 AFC Bournemouth v West Ham (Sky Sports)16:30 Man City v Man Utd (Sky Sports)19:00 Southampton v Spurs (TNT Sports)Monday 16 December20:00 Brighton v Crystal Palace (Sky Sports)Saturday 21 December12:30 Aston Villa v Man City (TNT Sports)17:30 Crystal Palace v Arsenal (Sky Sports)Sunday 22 December14:00 Fulham v Southampton (Sky Sports)16:30 Spurs v Liverpool (Sky Sports)Thursday 26 December12:30 Man City v Everton (Amazon Prime Video)15:00 AFC Bournemouth v Crystal Palace (Amazon Prime Video)15:00 Chelsea v Fulham (Amazon Prime Video)15:00 Newcastle v Aston Villa (Amazon Prime Video)15:00 Nott’m Forest v Spurs (Amazon Prime Video)15:00 Southampton v West Ham (Amazon Prime Video)17:30 Wolves v Man Utd (Amazon Prime Video)20:00 Liverpool v Leicester (Amazon Prime Video)Friday 27 December19:30 Brighton v Brentford (Amazon Prime Video)20:15 Arsenal v Ipswich (Amazon Prime Video)Sunday 29 December14:30 Leicester v Man City (Sky Sports)17:15 West Ham v Liverpool (Sky Sports)Monday 30 December20:00 Man Utd v Newcastle (Sky Sports) More

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      English manager SACKED by EFL club after emergency meeting just TEN MONTHS into reign with side 23rd in League One

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      SHREWSBURY TOWN have sacked manager Paul Hurst with the club languishing second bottom of League One.Hurst returned to manage The Shrews for the second time in January 2024 – but sees himself back out the exit door just 10 months later.Paul Hurst has been sacked by Shrewsbury 10 months after his reappointmentIt comes after Shrewsbury were knocked out of the first round of the FA Cup for the first time since 2013Hurst, 50, had been instrumental in keeping the club in League One last season. But the EFL gaffer has been given his marching orders after a dismal run of two wins in 19 games this season.The brutal decision was made following an emergency board meeting held this morning.The final nail in the coffin came after Shrewsbury were knocked out of the FA Cup first round following a 2-1 defeat to League Two side Salford on Saturday.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThe last time the club failed to make it past the first round was in 2013.A club statement read: “It is with regret that Shrewsbury Town can confirm we have parted company with head coach Paul Hurst and assistant boss Chris Doig.”We would also like to thank them for the outstanding work they did in their first spell – which saw us reach the play-off final and the final of the EFL Trophy. “It was that success that led to the Chairman taking responsibility for re-hiring Paul and Chris earlier this year. Most read in EFLFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS”And everyone at the football club is hugely disappointed their second spell hasn’t worked out and we find ourselves in our current position. The search for a new head coach is now underway.”Despite saving them last season, Hurst won just six of his 37 games during his charge of his second stint at New Meadow.Former Watford and Gillingham hero Andy Hessenthaler shares crazy EFL story after being attacked by the owner I What the EFL?!He previously managed the club for 19 months from 2016 to 2018.The former full-back led The Town to the play-off final in 2018, which they ultimately lost to Rotherham.The Englishman left Shrewsbury just three days later to replace Mick McCarthy as boss of Ipswich Town.But Hurst was sacked from the The Tractor Boys after five months in charge, before stints at Scunthorpe and Grimsby.Moreover, the Salop’s remain one of the favourites for the drop this season after finishing 19th last term.Club chiefs are searching for a new manager for the second time this year after Matt Taylor was dismissed in January.Hurst rejoined Shrewsbury when the club was sitting 20th in the table.Salford co-director Roy Keane attended Hurst’s last game in charge More

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      Max Verstappen slams ‘BULLS***’ decision amid Brazilian GP qualifying drama in X-rated rant as Norris given title boost

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      MAX VERSTAPPEN launched an X-rated rant after a late red flag call saw him knocked of qualifying early in Brazil.The three-time champ finished a disappointing 12th as the heavy rain of Sao Paulo saw FIVE crashes at Interlagos – which is a qualifying record.Max Verstappen has slammed the delayed red flag call during qualifying for the Brazilian GPLance Stroll’s Aston Martin was removed from the track after a late red flagLance Stroll slid into a wall as he attempted a turn during Q2 and a third red flag was shown, albeit after a long 40 second delay.FIA race director Niels Wittich attempted to let those doing a flying lap finish their laps.But during that time Verstappen was bumped into the bottom five and was unable to get another lap in because the session was not resumed, with team-mate Sergio Perez also eliminated in 13th for the same reason.It meant the Dutchman finished 12th, two places behind the top 10 who qualify to make it through to Q3.READ MORE ON F1The reigning F1 world champion and 2024 leader thumped his wheel in anger as his title hopes took a potential dent.Unhappy with Wittich’s call, Verstappen launched into a foul-mouthed rant on the radio to voice his discontent.He raged: “A car hits the wall and it needs to be straight red flag.”I do not understand why it needs to take 30 or 40 seconds for a red flag to come out, it is just bulls****. Most read in MotorsportVerstappen qualified in 12th as five cars crashed during Sao Paulo qualifyingFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS”Honestly, I will let it go. It is so stupid anyway to talk about, it is ridiculous.”To make matters worse for Verstappen, he will serve a five-place grid penalty after changing his engine for a sixth time this season, to begin in 17th in the Grand Prix.Lando Norris tells reporter ‘I hate this question so much’ and shakes head as battle with Verstappen takes fresh twistMeanwhile, title rival Lando Norris, who is 47 points behind before today’s race, will start at the front after he took pole position.A win will see Norris close the gap on Verstappen, who hasn’t won since June, with four races remaining.The red flag was the third of a hectic session after Carlos Sainz also suffered a crash earlier in Q2.Mercedes’s George Russell makes up the front row and RB’s Yuki Tsunoda finished in a shock third from Alpine’s Esteban Ocon, and Liam Lawson was fifth.Lewis Hamilton was surprisingly eliminated in Q1.But there were big crashes for Williams’ Franco Colapinto, Ferrari’s Sainz, Aston Martin pair Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso.READ MORE SUN STORIESAnd Alex Albon, who had the worst collision of all, will not start the race due to damage.The fifth red flag equalled the qualifying record from the chaotic scenes at Imola in 2022.Alex Albon wrecked his car to prompt a record fifth red flag in qualifying🏁 Complete F1 2024 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix and start time this year 🏁 More

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      ‘I thought it was a baby’ – Mike Tyson lifts lid on infamous Hasbulla meeting when he picked up social media sensation

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      MIKE TYSON has opened up on his viral meeting with Hasbulla – admitting he thought the social media sensation was a baby. Hasbulla – who has a form of dwarfism caused by a growth hormone deficiency – was a guest on the boxing legend’s podcast in 2023. Mike Tyson thought Hasbulla was a babyCredit: The Art of WardTyson cradled Hasbulla like a babyCredit: Hotboxin with Mike TysonAnd he picked up the TikToker, cradling him like a baby and even nibbling his ear – but little did Tyson know that Hasbulla is actually an adult.He told boxing great Andre Ward: “I thought it was a baby! And then he started punching me…that’s how I am with children. “I was hugging on this guy, and he’s like 26 years old. I knew nothing at all!”Hasbulla, 22, has shot to fame for his viral videos online amassing eight million followers on Instagram. READ MORE IN BOXINGTyson spoke to unbeaten ex-world champion Ward ahead of his fight with YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul on November 15. The controversial clash has been widely slammed for the 30-YEAR age gap with Tyson returning after nearly two decades out. But Tyson said: “I don’t think I’m 58. “Do you think I feel 58 when I’m fighting these young n****** in the gym, and they’re bashing me them big strong mother*******, and I’m bashing them back.Most read in BoxingJAKE PAUL VS MIKE TYSON: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE BOUTCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”He’s supposed to be the young guy, I’m supposed to be the old man, he’s going to run all…night? I think he should try it. “He’s a younger man, he should be able to handle punches from an old withering man like me. Jake Paul makes training decision for Mike Tyson fight after dramatically losing TWO STONE for last fight”Listen, you can’t compare me with other people my age because other people my age haven’t been training as long, consistently as me.”I’m just a different species of human being, I think because I’m very active in what I do. I don’t sit around and do nothing. “It’s going to be a wonderful evening, the city of Dallas is going to be entertained.”Tyson facing off with Jake PaulCredit: Getty More

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      Moment Ashley Young uses ball to bosh rival on the nose before giving him look of ‘disgust’ as he ‘writhes in agony’

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      ASHLEY YOUNG used a ball to bosh Mateus Fernandes on the nose in a hilarious moment. Everton were drawing with Southampton at the time when Young picked up the ball for a throw in. Ashley Young used a ball to bosh Mateus Fernandes on the nose in a hilarious momentCredit: Not known, clear with picture deskFernandes was actually booked after the incidentYoung gave Fernandes a look of ‘disgust’Southampton went onto win the matchHe was confronted by Fernandes and the former Manchester United captain responded by knocking the ball onto the Saints star’s nose. Young hilariously watched Fernandes sink to the floor – leaving fans in stitches as the Southampton player writhed in “agony”. One fumed: “So many fully grown men jumping to the ground screaming in “agony” while holding their face in football. “How do they not feel shame?”READ MORE IN footballAnother added: “He’s looking at him with disgust.”One joked: “Games never been so back.”Another said: “Game is 110% back.”Fernandes was actually the one to receive a booking for time wasting after blocking Young’s throw in. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBut he got the last laugh as Adam Armstrong won the game with five minutes to go. It gave Southampton their first win of the season and put them above rock-bottom Wolves. Everton meanwhile sit in 16th, four points above the drop after just two wins in their opening ten games. ‘Unbelievable s—housery’ – Fans stunned as Bristol City score after outrageous deliberate handball to beat keeper More

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      Mike Tyson slams Tyson Fury for ‘playing around’ against Oleksandr Usyk… but throws support to Gypsy King in rematch

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      MIKE TYSON slammed Tyson Fury for “playing around” against Oleksandr Usyk – but backed him ahead of the rematch. Fury lost his WBC title and undefeated record in May after losing a classic 12-round points decision to Usyk. Mike Tyson slammed Tyson Fury for ‘playing around’ against Oleksandr UsykCredit: GettyUsyk beat Fury on pointsCredit: GettyThe Gypsy King himself blamed too much showmanship in the early stages of the fight for causing his downfall. And Tyson told talkSPORT: “Hey, listen, Usyk surprised everybody. “I think Tyson Fury played around too much, I think he needs to be taking this fight seriously and hopefully we get a different result to last time.”Usyk, 37, became the heavyweight division’s first four-belt undisputed champion after defeating Fury, 36, in Saudi Arabia. READ MORE IN BOXINGBut he was forced to vacate the IBF title in order to proceed with their December 21 rematch in Riyadh. Fury argued he deserved the decision on the night and plans to knock out Usyk in the rematch to avoid drama on the scorecards. He said: “There’s no secret, I’m going in there to knock you out. Because I don’t think I’m going to get a decision no matter what I do.”I don’t think I’m going to get a boxing decision, so I’m going to have to take it out of the judges’ hands like I did in America that time [against Deontay Wilder].Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”And I’ve got to get him out of there. Hand on heart, I have to get him out of there to see victory.”Fury drew with Wilder in 2018 after twice being floored but won the subsequent rematches by stoppage. Usyk Vs Fury 2 Launch Event entrancesAnd he added: “I needed to get Wilder out of there or he got me out of there and that’s the type of fight it had to be.”It had to be a 50/50 gunsling with the biggest puncher in history or else he’d have chinned me in round nine.”Going into the rematch with Usyk, it’s going to be the same.”Fury twice stopped Deontay WilderCredit: Getty More