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      The nine highest-earning sports pundits in the UK revealed with Gary Neville closing in on Gary Lineker

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      THE nine highest-earning UK sports pundits have been revealed – and several Premier League icons are on the list.With the football season in full swing, some familiar faces have become regulars on our TV screens.Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville are among the top earnersCredit: GettyBBC Sport, TNT Sports and Sky Sports dominate coverage of the game in the UK.And some of their top pundits earn upwards of £1million.SunSport take a look at who pockets the most…Chris Sutton: £190,000-£194,999Former Celtic and Chelsea striker Chris Sutton reportedly earned around £190,000 between 2023 and 2024 for the BBC.Read More in FootballThe one-cap England star regularly features on BBC Radio 5 Live as a co-commentator and hosts the 606 phone-in.He also works as a Scottish Premiership pundit on Sky Sports.Chris Sutton works for the BBC and Sky SportsCredit: PAMicah Richards: £205,000A fan-favourite pundit, Richards works for the BBC, Sky Sports and American broadcaster CBS Sports.SportsCasting claims the ex-Manchester City star has earned £205,000 for his work this year.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSHe also hosts The Rest is Football podcast alongside Alan Shearer and Gary Lineker, who also feature among the highest-earning pundits.Micah Richards is a fan favouriteCredit: GettyGabby Logan: £210,000Logan is one of the UK’s most popular sports broadcasters.She fronted the BBC’s coverage of this summer’s Olympic Games in Paris as well as some football matches for the channel.Gary Neville reveals he bought and sold a Bentley after three weeks as he ‘felt like a w*****’The presenter has allegedly earned £210,00 this year.As well as her work for the BBC, she also fronts Amazon Prime’s Champions League coverage.Gabby Logan regularly fronts sporting events for the BBCCredit: GettyAlex Scott: £220,000-£224,999The WSL icon was announced as the new presenter of Football Focus on BBC One three years ago.She also fronts FA Cup and WSL coverage on the channel and regularly appears on Match of the Day 2.Although her work mainly revolves around sport, the Arsenal legend also presents the One Show occasionally.Scott has allegedly earned over £220,000 this year.Alex Scott also does plenty of work for BBC SportCredit: GettyMark Chapman: £260,000-£264,999Chapman reportedly earns over £260,000 for his BBC work.He is the lead football presenter on Radio 5 Live and also hosts the BBC’s new Champions League highlights show.Chapman also anchors rugby and NFL coverage for the channel.BBC star Mark Chapman presents Match of the Day 2 and is the main football presenter on BBC Radio 5 LiveCredit: GettyAlan Shearer: £380,000-£384,999Shearer is the second highest-earning pundit or presenter at the BBC.The Newcastle legend has worked for the broadcaster for almost two decades and is a regular fixture on Match of the Day.He also works on FA Cup games and features as a co-commentator and pundit on Amazon Prime’s Champions League coverage.Shearer is believed to have earned over £380,000 this year.Alan Shearer is a regular fixture on both the BBC and Amazon PrimeCredit: GettyJamie Carragher: £1,000,000Sportscasting claim that Liverpool legend Carragher will earn over £1m from his football work this year.He features regularly on Sky Sports’ coverage of the Premier League and CBS Sports’ Champions League coverage.He also co-hosts the Stick to Football podcast alongside Gary Neville, Jill Scott, Ian Wright and Roy Keane.Jamie Carragher is one of Sky’s top earnersCredit: AlamyGary Neville: £1,100,000Neville has allegedly earned more than his Sky Sports co-star this year.He regularly works for ITV and Sky Sports and also co-hosts the Stick to Football podcast on the YouTube channel he set up.As well as his punditry work, the Manchester United legend co-owns Salford City FC alongside some of his former team-mates.Gary Neville reportedly earns over £1.1mCredit: GettyGary Lineker: £1,350,000-£1,354,999Lineker was the highest-paid BBC employee from 2023 to 2024, earning over £1,350,000.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe fronts the channel’s FA Cup coverage and presents the BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards annually.The Leicester icon has also presented Match of the Day for the last 25 years.Gary Lineker is the BBC’s top earnerCredit: Getty More

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      Wrexham appoint architects behind incredible Las Vegas sphere to redesign stadium and make it fit for European football

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      WREXHAM have appointed new architects as they plan to expand their stadium.Plans to rebuild The Kop have been in the works for years, with a temporary structure installed last December.Wrexham plan to increase the capacity of the Racecourse by 5,500 seatsCredit: AlamyOwners Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds have been left frustrated by delays to constructionCredit: PAThe new stand could host 5,500 more fans after receiving approval from the council.A temporary stand is currently in place with a capacity of 3,000.Work on the new stand was delayed as a drain beneath the site was moved and legal matters had to be resolved, but architects Populous have now been appointed to oversee the project.The group, who worked on Wembley, the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and the Las Vegas Sphere, have been tasked with “creating a masterplan” for the Racecourse stadium.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThat will include a Kop rebuild which could include upgraded hospitality sections, accessible seating and a provision for safe standing which will make it fully compliant with Uefa category four stadium requirements.Wrexham are hopeful the work will be completed in time for the Uefa European Under-19 Championships in 2026.North Wales is set to host the Under-19 Euros across five venues in 2026, including Bangor, Denbigh, Colwyn Bay, Connah’s Quay and the Racecourse.Wrexham’s executive director Humphrey Ker previously estimated the building process could take 11 months – so the work will likely have to begin before next summer.Most read in EFLBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSWhile chief executive Michael Williamson said: “We are determined to ensure the new Kop stand and the future vision of the SToK Cae Ras satisfies the needs and expectations of our fans and the local community, and the appointment of Populous as architect for the redesign reflects that.“We appreciate the efforts of those who have worked on this project to date, allowing us to now focus our attention on the activation of areas within the new stand, while remaining consistent with the capacity and volume that was previously presented.” Tom Brady in hilarious reaction after getting X-rated welcome from Wrexham fans for Birmingham clashThe original Kop was abandoned in 2007 and owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have previously expressed their frustrations at the delay to the rebuild.However the delay has given them time to reconsider plans and they will consider ways to build the stand that makes it capable of being developed further.McElhenney has spoken of his ambition to increase the capacity of the Racecourse to 55,000. More

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      ‘That’s a cracking football.. lovely memories’, say fans as retro Mitre ball for FA Cup released

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      THIS season’s official FA Cup ball has taken fans on a trip down memory lane.The FA revealed a nostalgic Mitre football to be used throughout the 2024/25 edition of the world’s oldest football competition. Mitre have unveiled the new Ultimax Pro to be used in FA Cup games this seasonCredit: https://x.com/MitreSportsThe new balls have transported nostalgic fans of a certain age back to their childhoodsCredit: https://x.com/MitreSportsMitre unveiled the Ultimax Pro 3 on Thursday ahead of the FA Cup first round proper next month. The company have supplied official match balls for the tournament since 2018, taking over from Nike. And the latest, featuring an iconic V-shape and dashes of silver, has fans of a certain age remembering the classic Mitre Delta and Mouldmaster. Both of the balls were used throughout English football in the 1990s and early 200s, with the Mouldmaster a staple in playgrounds across the country. READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe Mitre official X account wrote: “Introducing the @emiratesfacup Official 24/25 Match Ball. “Inspired by the magic of the cup, and what it means to the fans. “Flashes of silver, etched and scratched to reflect tin foil trophies. Power, precision, perfection.”One nostalgic fan wrote on X: “That is a cracking football. Came along way since the mouldmaster. Lovely memories of that skelping my leg in a gale force wind.”#Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSAnother said: “Great to mitre balls being used in top games again.”While a third added: “Absolutely love these!Non-league club labelled ‘absolute class’ as they rock up to FA Cup tie in bizarre pina colada kitBut a baffled non-league fan commented: “Why now? We’ve already had 6 rounds!”The first round of this season’s FA Cup will be held between Friday, November 1 and Monday, November 4.The original Mitre Ultimax was used over 20 years ago in the Premier LeagueCredit: News Group Newspapers LtdWhy FA Cup changes are GOOD NEWSBy Martin LiptonTHE FA and Premier League should have done the deal to scrap FA Cup replays years ago.No doubt traditionalists will moan but it is right that the competition has finally been brought into the 21st century.Ending replays will bring extra sharpness and excitement to the ties, with the knowledge that there will be a winner, whether in 90 minutes, extra-time or penalties.If big guns have a bad day, they are more likely to pay the price. Replays after draws give them a fall-back they do not deserve.Giving the FA Cup total and absolute priority over four weekends – and ensuring there is no competing match on the day of the Final – will enhance the profile of a competition that was in danger of falling out of the spotlight.And as long as the FA ensures a better split of the prize money fund, weighting it more towards the earlier rounds, and potentially a similar move with  TV match money, there should be few losers.Read more on the FA Cup.Tamworth’s clash against League One outfit Huddersfield Town will begin a bumper weekend of TV coverage.Other ties set for broadcast include Northampton’s match-up against Kettering Town and Birmingham City’s clash with Sutton United. More

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      Premier League table without VAR revealed with Man City two points worse off and Bournemouth in fifth

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      THE Premier League table would look very different if VAR wasn’t in use.Several fans, players and managers have criticised the use of the technology since it was introduced to England’s top division five years ago.Wolves boss Gary O’Neil has criticised VARCredit: GettyMan City’s John Stones scored a controversial late goal against Wolves at the weekend that was reviewed and given by VARCredit: GettyWolves boss Gary O’Neil claimed officials have a “subconscious” bias towards the Prem’s top clubs after his team conceded a controversial late goal against Manchester City on Sunday.He said: “There’s no chance people are purposely against Wolves.”But is there something in the subconscious around the decision-making, without even knowing it? Are you more likely to give it to Man City than Wolves?”My senses are heightened when we are facing Man City. Are the officials the same?Read More in Football”If I had to upset someone and there’s a big and a little guy, I’m upsetting the little guy.”Wolves could have been one point better off in the league table had John Stones’ dramatic late winner not been given.Birmingham World recently investigated how the standings would look if VAR wasn’t used in the Prem.At the bottom of the table, Wolves and Southampton would be one point better off without the technology.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSHow the Prem table would look without VARBournemouth would be four points better off without VARCredit: ReutersHowever, they would both still remain in the relegation zone.Crystal Palace would also be on two points – one less than they are currently on.How Liverpool outsmarted Chelsea with Slot’s genius ‘traffic jam’ trick and Curtis Jones masterclassThe use of VAR has not majorly affected the likes of Ipswich, West Ham, Leicester and Brentford.But the findings suggest Everton would have benefited if VAR wasn’t in use.In arguably the biggest surprise, Bournemouth would be fifth with 15 points without VAR.The Cherries would be four points better off without the technology.Liverpool would remain at the top of the table with 21 points – the same total they currently have.Manchester City would stay in second – but with two points less.The absence of VAR would not affect the current standings of Arsenal and Aston Villa in third and fourth.Man City would have two less pointsCredit: EPA More

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      Tyson Fury sends X-rated message to Oleksandr Usyk with subtle detail in suit he wore to press conference

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      TYSON FURY sent a subtle X-rated message to Oleksandr Usyk in their pre-fight press conference.The pair are set to go head-to-head for a second time on December 21.Tyson Fury sent Oleksandr Usyk a subtle message with his suitCredit: GettyThe suit was made up of hundreds of middle fingersCredit: Instagram @tysonfuryUsyk dressed as video game character Agent 47Credit: AFPUsyk got the better of Fury when they met in Riyadh in May, winning via split decision.And it appears there is no love lost between the fighters as the Gypsy King sent a rude message to his opponent when they appeared in front of the press in London.Fury, 36, wore a custom-made suit that featured hundreds of small hands showing a middle finger.After the press conference Fury took to social media where he showed off some snaps of his suit, including a close up which highlighted the many middle fingers.READ MORE IN BOXINGHe wrote: “It’s all in the details.”See you in the Kingdom Agent 47 Usyk because you’re the one that’s going to get Hitman.”Usyk, 37, dressed as the character Agent 47 from the famous video game series Hitman, sporting a bald head and a red tie.He shared a touching moment with Fury as the pair signed a photo from their first fight which Usyk plans to sell to raise funds for Ukrainian soldiers fighting on the frontline.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFury is aiming to avenge the only defeat of his career as an underdog for the first time since his 2020 rematch with Deontay Wilder.That ended in a knockout win for Fury – something he is looking to replicate against Usyk.Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk II Launch Press ConferenceHe said: “It’s actually been about four and a half years. Last time was the Wilder II fight when I was the underdog.”What’s going through my mind? I’m just looking forward to a fantastic fight. Last time in May it was a fantastic fight.”Oleksandr won the fight fair and square. [I’m] just looking to put on a great fight again. It was very close last time; he got it by a point.”A little bit more focus, a little bit more lack of complacency and I should do the job I need to do.”Nothing drastic has to change. A bit more of the same. A bit more focus, like I say, and I will be victorious.”I believe it will be my time next time and I believe all things that happen, negative or positive, are lessons.READ MORE SUN STORIES”We must learn from the things we go through in our lives, and we can only do the best we can do as human beings and as boxers and as fathers and as husbands.”We can only do the best we can do as men. And what we know how to do best is go in there and knock fuck out of each other in a fight and put on a show for the paying customer.” More

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      Arsenal’s craziest Invincible took the team bus for a spin at 17 and nearly put the driver through the window’

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      ARSENAL’S “craziest” Invincible took the team minibus for a spin at 17 years old, according to Jermaine Pennant.Former goalkeeper Graham Stack was the joker of the pack – who almost put Arsenal’s coach driver through the windscreen during one of his moments of mayhem.Jermaine Pennant has lifted the lid on his time spent at Arsenal’s academyPennant recalled an outrageous story about ‘crazy’ Graham StackSpeaking at the launch of Ladbrokes’ “Gaffer of all Accas”, Pennant said: “Graham Stack was part of the academy team I played with at Arsenal.”And he went on to become a part of the first-team in the Invincible season; he didn’t play but he was on the bench a lot that year. “He was always a bit of a loose cannon, right the way through the youth team and into the first-team set-up, but he was a great guy. “I don’t think he’s changed much over the years, by the way; I think he’s still a bit of a loose cannon now – he’s such a great character. READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS”Boy, you don’t want to get in his crosshairs… he’s crazy! “I’d love to tell you some stories that spring to mind when I think of him, but I don’t think they’d be able to go out! He’s a mad man.”We’d all meet up at Highbury and this coach would take us to London Colney for training. “Graham decided one afternoon, when he got on, and the driver was waiting, that he was going to drive the coach… he’d have been about 17 at the time, and he’s driving it.Most read in FootballPennant came through the ranks at ArsenalFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS”The driver was standing in the aisles and Graham’s slammed his foot on the brakes, and our driver’s almost gone through the window!”I think he smashed the whole window to bits. Honestly, there’s just loads of stories like that; he was just a crazy guy. Arsenal fans say ‘time to upgrade the wardrobe’ as Gunners release ‘orgasmic’ new clothing range “He was a good goalkeeper as well, to be fair to him!”Jens Lehmann was the No1 shot stopper for Arsenal’s “Invincibles” team during the 2003–04 season, when the team went undefeated to win the Premier League title.A mischievous local lad who grew up in a pub, Stack was an unlikely choice for Arsene Wenger’s famously tight ship.Stack was sent out on loan to Belgian side Beveren in 2002, but trouble found him again.When two Antwerp ultras rushed the field, Stack, then 21 years old, was forced to knock out a yob who assaulted him.He spent six years at Arsenal without ever playing a Prem game, though he did make five League Cup appearances.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe goalie spent time at Millwall and Reading on loan from the Gunners, joining the latter on a permanent basis in 2006.He also had spells at Leeds, Wolves, Plymouth, Blackpool and Hibs before a four year stint at Barnet, where he made 125 league appearances.Stack was attacked by hooligans who charged onto the pitch More

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      Who is Jack Catterall’s wife Lauren and when did the English boxer marry her?

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      JACK Catterall kissed his fiancée Lauren in the ring after his grudge-match revenge victory over Josh Taylor in May 2024.El Gatto is going to-to-toe with Regis Prograis on October 26 — here we get to know Lauren, who is now the boxer’s wife.Jack, Lauren and their daughter Riley pictured on the couple’s wedding dayCredit: Instagram / @laurencatterall.xWho is Jack Catterall’s wife Lauren?Lauren Catterall, born Lauren Adele Finch, is the wife of English professional boxer Jack Catterall.While they have been together for some time, details about Lauren’s personal life and the couple’s relationship are somewhat limited.Here’s everything we can put together from the bits and pieces they have shared about their lives together.MarriageThe exact date Jack and Lauren got married has not been reported.read more on jack catterallWhile we know they got engaged sometime in 2022, details of when they tied the knot are yet to be revealed.On May 7, 2024, Lauren posted an Instagram video of herself wearing a full white outfit with a veil on her head, which had “Soon to be Mrs Catterall” written on it.Following the robbery of the undisputed light-welterweight world titles in 2022, Jack earned sweet revenge by beating Taylor in Leeds on May 25, 2024.Following the fight, he and his then-fiancée were pictured kissing in the ring.Most read in BoxingMatchroom Boxing shared the clip of the couple smooching at the First Direct Arena, captioning the post: “A few bruises for the wedding photos in 10 days… But a great day and night to be had 🥰”To the future Mr and Mrs Catterall 🥂👏”Josh Taylor offers ‘ungrateful’ Jack Catterall cheeky present in another fiery press conference ahead of grudge fightThis would mean their big day was on June 4, 2024.Less than a fortnight later, Lauren posted a wedding day pic of her family on Instagram.The caption read: “Happy Father’s Day to the best Daddy in the whole wide world.”I couldn’t ask for a better life partner, and someone to raise a beautiful family with. You really are Riley’s hero.That decision was an absolute embarrassment to boxing. I love you so muchLauren Catterall”Thank you for always putting us first and forever making us happy. We love you JC.”Daughter RileyTheir daughter Riley Rae Catterall was born on February 8, 2021.Her parents often share moments from their family life on social media.That said, they prefer to keep their child’s personal information out of the public domain.Jack Catterall celebrating victory with Lauren, promotor Eddie Hearn (right) and his team after beating Josh TaylorCredit: PASupport systemLauren plays a crucial role in supporting Jack’s boxing career.Her presence at his matches is evident and she is often seen in photographs where Jack Catterall celebrates with Lauren and members of his team and family after victories.After Jack was robbed in his first dust-up with Josh Taylor in February 2022, Lauren took to social media to vent.She wrote: “Absolutely no words, heart-broken for you @jackcatt1 .Lauren is a director of Jack Catterall Boxing LtdCredit: Instagram lfinchx”A true f***ing champ, you showed the world you are another level.”That decision was an absolute embarrassment to boxing. I love you so much.”Professional InvolvementLauren is not just a supportive spouse but also has a professional involvement in Jack’s career.READ MORE SUN STORIESOn December 15, 2022, she was appointed as a director of Jack Catterall Boxing Ltd.The appointment suggests Lauren is not only a fan of her husband’s pugilistic endeavours, but she also takes an active role in the business side of his boxing career. More

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      Arsenal wonderkid who ‘could have been next Dennis Bergkamp’ is now managing in the sixth tier of English football

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      JERMAINE PENNANT has lifted the lid on the Arsenal wonderkid who “could have been the next Dennis Bergkamp”.The former winger, 41, was part of an impressive crop of Gunners academy starlets in the early 2000s.Jermaine Pennant came through the ranks at ArsenalCredit: GettyPennant likened one of his former Arsenal academy team-mates to Dennis BergkampCredit: Times Newspapers LtdPennant went on to star for Liverpool, playing in the 2007 Champions League final.Among his academy team-mates were fellow future Premier League stars Steve Sidwell, Jay Bothroyd, Jeremie Aliadiere and Jerome Thomas.But speaking at the launch of Ladbrokes’ “Gaffer of all Accas”, Pennant has revealed that a less heralded member of the team could have gone all the way in the game.He said: “I look back at my team-mates in the academy, and pretty much everyone went on to have pretty good careers.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”And the ones that didn’t really kick on, and maybe stayed in the lower tiers, were all probably fair.”You know, if you look at who was in my team, there was myself, Jerome [Thomas], David Bentley, Steve Sidwell, Jeremie Aliadiere, Jay Bothroyd… these were all guys who went on to have successful careers at the top, playing in the Premier League.”And you’d have identified all of us in that youth set-up at the time and said we’d have gone on to have good careers.”There’s probably one player who springs to mind for me, who didn’t live up to the expectation: David Noble.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSDavid Noble came through the ranks at HighburyCredit: Getty”I thought he was going to be the next Dennis Bergkamp. He was unbelievable. He could’ve had a huge career.”I don’t know what happened there, really; I don’t know whether it was injuries, or a bit of bad luck, or was his heart really in it, to make it even further than he did?Jermaine Pennant sings R Kelly in the Billericay Town dressing room before Cup Final win “Yeah, he made it as a professional, but not as a Premier League player, and he easily could have.”Did he really care? I don’t know. But he’s the one from that generation who surprises me, when I think about the career he could have gone on to have.”Hitchin-born Noble, now 42, never made a first team appearance for Arsenal, leaving for West Ham in 2003 following a loan spell at Watford.After just four outings for the East Londoners he was on the move again – signing for Boston United.The midfielder went on to have a long EFL career, representing Bristol City, Yeovil, Exeter, Rotherham and Cheltenham.In 2016 he signed for sixth-tier St Albans, where he stayed as a player for six years before becoming their manager in 2022.He worked as City boss for two years, before landing the Wealdstone job in the National League in January this year.Noble was sacked after just 73 days in charge of the Stones, having won three of his 17 games at the helm.Following his Wealdstone axe he returned to St Albans, where he remains boss.While Noble never played in the Premier League, he did come to within 90 minutes of promotion to the top flight.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe was part of the Bristol City team that reached the 2008 Championship play-off final, even scoring in the semi-final triumph over Crystal Palace.Noble started the Wembley showpiece, only for Bristol City to be beaten 1-0 by Dean Windass’ thunderbolt for Hull.Noble went on to play for Bristol CityCredit: News Group Newspapers LtdWho are these famous footballers? More