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      Lewis Hamilton reveals his ‘heart stops’ when he gets a text about beloved dog Roscoe following pneumonia battle

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      LEWIS HAMILTON has revealed that his “heart stops” every time he gets a text message about his beloved dog Roscoe.The Ferrari star still worries about his elderly French bulldog, who has recovered from pneumonia after coming down ill last month.Lewis Hamilton’s beloved French bulldog, Roscoe, has been through the wars as of lateCredit: INSTAGRAM@LEWISHAMILTONLewis Hamilton’s dog Roscoe is now 12 years oldCredit: GettyThe 12-year-old has recently recovered from a bout of pneumoniaCredit: APHamilton’s heart skips a beat every time he gets a text message about his poochCredit: ALAMYHamilton said: “This is a time where every time I get a text message from the lady who looks after him, my heart stops for a second.”Because I’m thinking, ‘What’s next?’ But he’s fine now, fortunately. He is doing well.”He’s 12 and a half years old, so he’s an old boy and it’s unusual for them to live that long.”Hamilton is often seen posting pictures with his pet pooch, who he frequently flies to races around the globe and takes for walks in the paddock on weekends.READ MORE F1 NEWSThey even appear together on the front cover of a recent edition of Vogue.When quizzed on Roscoe’s next appearance, Hamilton said: “I really want to take him to Silverstone, and particularly Monza, this year.”I plan to put him in a red cape and outfit. I was with him before Miami and he still wants to play. “He’s still got that youthful spirit. But he does like to sleep a lot.”Most read in MotorsportJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSThe canine, who is a vegan like his owner, was treated with medication – and even received specialist acupuncture treatment.Given Hamilton’s troubling start to his new life at the Prancing Horse, news of his ill companion likely threatened to make the disappointing opening six races even harder ahead of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix this weekend.While Roscoe’s trainer Kirstin McMillan has been nursing the animal back to full fitness, Hamilton has his eyes set on racing in front of the Tifosi as a Ferrari driver for the first time in Imola.Lewis Hamilton fumes ‘have a tea break while you’re at it’ at Ferrari staff and refuses to apologise in Miami GP bust-upLewis takes Roscoe to the Sports Personality of the Year awards in 2014Credit: PA:Press AssociationRoscoe is joined by his doggie pals for his birthday partyCredit: https://www.instagram.com/roscoelovescoco/Roscoe was a frequent flier on Hamilton’s private jetRoscoe wears a team jersey in 2020Credit: GettyThe seven-time world champion said he’s feeling “excited” about it but won’t prepare any differently after enjoying downtime at the Met Gala during the mini-break.The 40-year-old revealed: “It’s weird because these hospitality trucks have been here since 2009.”I’ve walked past Ferrari and never went inside. If I’m really being honest, I was always too scared to go inside being from a different team.”So today is another realisation and feeling. You know that Italians are extremely passionate about it. “It’s a lot more than you expect when you’re actually in it. And it’s beautiful.”Hamilton currently sits seventh in the F1 drivers’ standings, 90 points behind leader Oscar Piastri and 12 behind team-mate Charles Leclerc who missed media day through illness.Lewis Hamilton is currently seventh the F1 Drivers’ ChampionshipCredit: Rex More

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      Sheffield Wednesday release SEVEN players including Euro 2024 star as fans say ‘should be ashamed’

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      SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY have released seven players following the end of their contracts.The Owls finished the Championship season in 12th under boss Danny Rohl. Stuart Armstrong has left Sheffield WednesdayCredit: AlamyWednesday announced today that Stuart Armstrong, Ben Hamer, Ryo Hatsuse, Michael Ihiekwe, Marvin Johnson, Pol Valentin and Mallik Wilks have all been let go as their deals have expired.Armstrong, who featured at last summer’s Euro 2024 for Scotland, leaves after just four months at the club.The 33-year-old ex-Southampton midfielder played just 11 times for Wednesday. Johnson’s four-year spell comes to an end after making 169 appearances.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd other first-team regulars Valentin and Ihiekwe depart.Veteran goalkeeper Hamer leaves having never played a game for the club and Wilks is shown the permanent exit door after spending the season on loan at Rotherham.But Wednesday fans have slammed the club for letting go of Hatsuse shortly after he made the move from Japanese outfit Vissel Kobe.The left-back featured just six times and one supporter wrote online: “Should genuinely be ashamed of bringing him over to the UK for three months just to let him go.”Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSOthers added: “He was the most pointless signing ever.”A third reacted: “Hatsuse and Armstrong just came for a holiday in the lovely city of Sheffield.”Wednesday also confirmed that extension options have been exercised in the contracts of Anthony Musaba, Michael Smith and Josh Windass.Club legend Barry Bannan, as well as team-mates Akin Famewo and Callum Paterson, have been offered new deals.Loanees James Beadle, Ibrahim Cissoko and Shea Charles return to their parent clubs. Barry Bannan has been offered a new dealCredit: Getty More

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      Misfits Boxing 21 full card – how to watch huge bill from Derby

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      MISFITS BOXING is gearing up for a huge show in Derby after both a cancellation and a postponement.Originally KSI was set to face Dillon Danis in the main event of the show set for March, before the YouTube sensation pulled out.Misfits Boxing is back with a stacked cardThe showdown was supposed to be held on Saturday, March 29, at Manchester’s AO Arena, but KSI withdrew due to sickness.Misfits announced at the time: “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.”The big event was then moved for Derby for mid-April, before being rescheduled.Instead ex-UFC superstar Darren Till headlines against fellow former MMA star Darren Stewart, with Love Islanders Idris Virgo and Curtis Pritchard also on the bill.While TikToker Wakey Wines takes on Mo Deen in a blockbuster clash on the undercard.When is Misfits Boxing 21?Misfits Boxing 21 takes place on Friday night, May 16.The big show starts at 5pm BST, with the main event of Till vs Stewart set for 10pm.Derby’s brand new 3,500 capacity Vaillant Live Arena plays host.Most read in BoxingKSI issues worrying statement on health battle and gives major update on boxing career after latest fight collapse How can I watch Misfits Boxing 21?Misfits Boxing 21 will be shown live on DAZN.This event will not be a DAZN PPV and is included in your DAZN subscription.Misfits Boxing 21 full cardDarren Till vs Darren Stewart, cruiserweightIdris Virgo vs Ty Mitchell, light heavyweight – MF pro titleChase DeMoor vs Tank Tolman, heavyweight, MFB titleWalid Sharks vs FoxTheG, lightweightJordan Banjo vs Wil Anderson, heavyweightAmir Anderson vs TBA, middleweightJoey Knight vs Andy Howson, lightweightWakey Wines vs MoDeen, heavyweightDylan Price vs TBA, super bantamweightTempo Art vs Big Tobz vs Godson Umeh vs Curtis Pritchard, heavyweight – Survivor boutWakey Wines is primed for his boxing debutWhat have they said?Darren Till said in his press conference this week that he is spurred on from his cancelled fight against Tommy Fury.Till said: “There’s a lot of respect between me and Darren. We’ve fought on two shows together. Darren’s a good lad.”He’s a solid competitor. I know he can fight, I know he’s got a big pair of bollocks on him. I haven’t really got a lot to say. I’m coming Friday.”I think a lot of people get confused between respect and disrespect. I think a lot of people expect me to go mad [since the Tommy fight] but that’s not the case. “You’ve all known me for years now. I am one of the best strikers in the world and I’m coming for violence on Friday as always. It’s going to be a hell of a show.” More

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      Arsenal starlet Ethan Nwaneri handed goalkeeper’s shirt number with chequered Gunners history

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      ETHAN NWANERI has been given a new shirt number ahead of the 2025/26 season.The 18-year-old was one of the shining lights in a disappointing season for Arsenal, who are on course for a third-straight second-placed Premier League finish.Ethan Nwaneri wore the number 53 shirt for Arsenal last seasonCredit: ALAMYThe 18-year-old has been handed a new shirt number for the 2025/26 campaignCredit: GETTYNwaneri will take the number 22 shirt left vacant by David Raya, who has officially taken the number 1 jerseyCredit: SHUTTERSTOCKNwaneri has worn the number 53 shirt this season, in which he’s scored nine goals and provided two assists in 36 appearances in all competitions.But he’ll don a different number for the 25/26 campaign after one of his team-mates vacated their current number.Nwaneri will be Arsenal’s new number 22 next season, taking the shirt from goalkeeper David Raya.Raya has ditched his old number to officially become Arsenal’s number one, which was left vacant following Aaron Ramsdale’s move to Southampton last summer.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThe Emirates faithful will hope the number 22 shirt will bring Nwaneri the same good fortune it did Invincible Gael Clichy.The shirt, however, has had a chequered past in recent years, being worn by flops Yaya Sanogo, Denis Suarez and Pablo Mari.Nwaneri’s fellow teenager Myles Lewis-Skelly won’t be following his suit and changing his number for the 2025/26 season.The 18-year-old – who has been one of the club’s star performers this season – will continue to wear the number 49 shirt next season.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSNwaneri has played a whopping 1,303 minutes of football in his breakthrough season at the Emirates.But manager Mikel Arteta is wary of giving the teenager too much game time too soon.Ethan Nwaneri’s rise at Arsenal under Mikel Arteta’s guiseThe Spaniard said of the Gunners’ 2-2 draw with Liverpool last weekend: “There are moments where players are used more and less.“He’s played a lot, probably more than anybody expected for sure.”In the last few games, it’s been because of the games and the context, we decided not to play him in those matches.”It can change very quickly.” More

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      Marcus Rashford set for £40m summer transfer scramble as Aston Villa have NO buy clause in Man Utd star’s loan deal

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      MARCUS RASHFORD will be up for grabs for £40million this summer.Aston Villa will have the option to buy the Manchester United ace after he spent the last half of the season on loan with them.Marcus Rashford is available for £40m this summerCredit: GettyHowever, Unai Emery’s side do not have the first option on the 27-year-old and other clubs can sign him for the same fee in the close season.Villa confirmed yesterday that Rashford is not fit to face Tottenham, meaning he has played his last game for them.That’s because their final game of the season next Sunday is against his parent club at Old Trafford when he would be ineligible.As things stand he is due to return to Carrington to begin pre-season training in early July.But it seems unlikely he will play for his boyhood club again while Ruben Amorim remains in charge.The challenge will be to find a club which is willing to pay Rashford’s £315,000-a-week wages as he does not want to take a pay cut.Villa are believed to be covering around 75 per cent of that while he is on loan with them with United making up the shortfall.They may have to enter into a similar arrangement if they want to get him off the books permanently this summer.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSAnother loan deal is an option if a permanent move cannot be found.Rashford is clear he wants to join a Champions League club.He won an England recall on the back of his form with Villa – where he scored four goals and made six assists in 18 appearances.However, he has missed the past few weeks with a hamstring injury which has put an end to his domestic season.THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY..The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheSunFootball and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball. More

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      Free agent XI could be greatest unemployed team of all time with Ronaldo, Messi and Neymar all set to be available

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      FOR most footballers, the end of the season marks the chance to get some well-earned rest before going again next term.But for many, it sees them enter a period of limbo – because their contracts are expiring.Lionel Messi is out of contract this yearCredit: ReutersCristiano Ronaldo may be set to leave Al-NassrCredit: GettyAnd the list of stars currently set to be without a club includes some outrageous talent. From World Cup winners and GOAT contenders to some of the top performers in the Premier League and across Europe.SunSport creates the best XI of free agents who could be on the move for nothing during the summer transfer window if they don’t put pen to paper on contract extensions in the next few weeks.And it may well be the greatest team of unemployed blokes ever…READ MORE ON FOOTBALLGK: ALEX MERETNapoli goalkeeper Meret, 28, has racked up 15 clean sheets in Serie A so far this season.But more importantly, he could end the campaign with his second winner’s medal in three years and would be a shrewd acquisition for anyone wanting a new shot-stopper.Alex Meret could depart Napoli with another Serie A titleCredit: GettyRB: TRENT ALEXANDER-ARNOLDOne man who has already secured the title is Alexander-Arnold, 26, with Liverpool. He announced he will leave his boyhood club after 20 years at the end of the season – to a mixed reaction – and is on his way to Real Madrid. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSTrent Alexander-Arnold looks set to join Real Madrid from LiverpoolCredit: AlamyCB: JONATHAN TAHTah, 29, has been a key figure in Bayer Leverkusen’s recent success.But with his deal up, he could see if Xabi Alonso takes over at the Bernabeu – and wants to take the German centre-back with him.Zirkzee to Inter?! Why Man Utd Flop Could Shine in ItalyJonathan Tah may follow Xabi Alonso from Bayer Leverkusen to the BernabeuCredit: GettySunSport revealed Newcastle have joined the likes of Real, Manchester United, Barcelona and Bayern Munich in the race for Tah.CB: OLIVIER BOSCAGLI Boscagli, 27, could be allowed to leave PSV – even if they pip Ajax to the Eredivisie title in dramatic fashion.The Monaco-born Frenchman has never earned a senior international cap due to the sheer strength in depth in Les Bleus’ squad – but would be a smart signing for a lot of Prem sides. Olivier Boscagli could be on his way to the Premier League for freeCredit: GettyLB: TYRICK MITCHELLMitchell, 25, has been at Crystal Palace since joining the academy in 2016 and has started all 36 Prem games this season.It would be a major mistake for the Eagles to let the academy graduate go for free – with no shortage of suitors – both due to the PSR benefits of selling him but also the quality they would lose. Crystal Palace are on course to see academy graduate Tyrick Mitchell leaveCredit: GettyCM: THOMAS PARTEYPartey, 31, has never quite lived up to the hype at Arsenal since his arrival in 2020. And the possible addition of fellow holding midfielder Martin Zubimendi would see him drop down the pecking order so while talks are ongoing over an extension for Partey, it would not be a surprise to see him let go as Mikel Arteta refreshes the squad. Thomas Partey’s Arsenal contract expires in the summerCredit: GettyCM: MARCO VERRATTIVerratti, 32, spent 11 years at PSG where he won nine Ligue 1 titles before heading to Qatari outfit Al-Arabi. With his contract ending in the Middle East, what does the future hold for the Euro 2020 winner?Marco Verratti has had two years in Qatar with Al-ArabiCredit: Twitter @alarabi_clubAM: KEVIN DE BRUYNENow we get to the real heavyweights with four superstars at the top end of the pitch – starting with Kevin De Bruyne.The Belgian maestro, 33, is leaving Manchester City after ten sensational, trophy-laden years – more pushed than by his own accord. Could Pep Guardiola and City’s loss be the gain for one of their main Premier League rivals who believe he still has plenty to bring? Kevin De Bruyne still has plenty to offer in the Premier LeagueCredit: GettyRW: LIONEL MESSIOK, this front three is bonkers – and it starts with none other than Lionel Messi, although technically he becomes a free agent on December 31 due to the MLS season’s dates. So Messi, 37, will play the 2025 campaign with Inter Miami – but then what will come next for one of the greatest footballers to ever grace a pitch? Another few years in Florida? An emotional return to Argentina? Retirement? LW: NEYMARMessi’s former team-mate Neymar, 33, is hilariously valued at the same price as Fulham right-back Kenny Tete these days. But after penning a short-term deal with Santos in January to end his Saudi nightmare, it started well enough before his injury woes kicked in again. Neymar headed back to Santos on JanuaryCredit: EPAST: CRISTIANO RONALDOAnd completing the all-star attack with a bonkers goals tally is Ronaldo at the tender age of 40.His two-and-a-half years at Al-Nassr could be coming to an end with just one Arab Club Champions Cup to show for it (and an awful lot of money). The Saudi club’s fans want to see the back of the veteran icon – but surely he is not ready to retire just yet, is he? So, where may he end up next? SUBSA special mention to some players who did not make the starting XI but are still free agents this summer.The likes of Ola Aina, Jorginho, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Tariq Lamptey and Callum Wilson see their current deals in the Premier League expire at the end of June. Plus, on the continent, Leroy Sane, Walter Benitez, Angel Gomes and Jonathan David are all out of contract. Read More on The SunAnd, of course, it would be wrong not to mention Jamie Vardy.The ultimate Fox in the box will say goodbye to Leicester after 13 years on Sunday – hoping to score his 200th goal on his 500th and final appearance – but is not giving up on another season in the Premier League. Jamie Vardy will become a free agent when his Leicester contract expiresCredit: Getty More

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      Tempo Arts vs Big Tobz vs Godson vs Curtis Pritchard: Start time, TV, stream, rules for Misfits Survivor Tag match

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      MISFITS is back this weekend with a Survivor Tag match between FOUR fighters.The match is billed as “every man for themselves” with the winner getting a guaranteed shot at the Misfits heavyweight title.Love Island star Curtis Pritchard makes his boxing debut in a Survivor Tag matchRapper Big Tobz is 0-2 in his boxing career so farGodson Umeh and Tempo Arts previously fought – with the latter winningRapper Big Tobz, TikTok star Tempo Arts, jeweller Godson Umeh and Love Island star Curtis Pritchard will enter the ring on Friday night as part of Misfits 21.Tempo Arts is 4-0 in Misfits and previously beat Godson – in the only fight of his career so far – by TKO in March 2023.Big Tobz is 0-2 with his most recent defeat a TKO loss to Kelz in September last year.Pritchard, who has also appeared on Dancing with the Stars, Hollyoaks and Celebs Go Dating, is making his boxing debut.READ MORE MISFITSThe fight is part of a stacked Misfits card in Derby that includes the likes of Darren Till, Idris Virgo and Wakey Wines.But while those are all traditional boxing matches with traditional rules and scoring, this fight is shaping up to be very different.SunSport has everything you need to know.When is Tempo Arts vs Big Tobz vs Godson vs Curtis Pritchard?The Survivor Tag match takes place on the Misfits 21 card on Friday, May 16 at the Vaillant Live arena in Derby.Darren Till’s fight with Darren Stewart headlines the card. It is not yet clear what time the Survivor Tag match will take place.The event starts at 5pm BST with the broadcast expected from 7pm BST.The main event ring walks are due at approximately 10.30pm BST.We will update this information when it is confirmed.Most read in BoxingWhat TV channel is Tempo Arts vs Big Tobz vs Godson vs Curtis Pritchard and can I live stream it?Misfits 21 is being broadcast by DAZN.UK viewers can find DAZN TV as an additional extra to their package.The event can also be live streamed via the DAZN website or downloadable app.DAZN costs £119.99 for an annual pass, or £14.99 monthly.There is also a flexible pass, which costs £24.99 monthly and can be cancelled at any time.Alternatively, SunSport will blog every fight on the card.What are the Survivor Tag match rules?As stated on Misfits’ social media pages, the rules are as follows:Every man for themselves.Two tags are optional, but if you tag the second time, you will lose a point.Elimination through knockdown or knockout, referee stoppage, corner stoppage, or refusal to tag in.Six rounds total, going into round four there must only be three participants.By the end of round three, there will be a mandatory elimination for the participants with the least cumulative points.Going into round five, there will only be two remaining boxers.Who is fighting at Misfits 21?What’s been said?Speaking about the rules, Pritchard told The Sun: “Truthfully, because it is quite a new concept, there ain’t much to go off. “So I’ve got some plans in my head of what the best way for me to do it, which I will not be saying. But it’s a bit of a learning curve.”On fighting in general, he added: “It’s sick. Genuinely it’s wild.”I’ve always loved watching fights. I’ve always loved fighting as a sport. “It’s really interested me throughout my life, but I’ve never had time to do it.Read More on The Sun”Being at such a high level of dancing, like when I was performing and competing a lot, that took up my life.”I feel like once you get a mindset to become a high level of something, as long as you have that same mindset into something else, you become very good at it very fast.” More

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      Liverpool ready to trigger Jeremie Frimpong’s £30million release clause as Trent Alexander-Arnold replacement

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      LIVERPOOL are on the brink of taking a huge step towards replacing Trent Alexander-Arnold, it’s been claimed.The Reds are eyeing Bayer Leverkusen defender Jeremie Frimpong as a replacement for the outgoing Alexander-Arnold, who will leave Anfield at the end of the season.Liverpool are hot on the heels of Bayer Leverkusen’s Jeremie FrimpongCredit: Shutterstock EditorialThe Reds have identified the 24-year-old as a replacement for the outgoing Trent Alexander-ArnoldCredit: PAThe Merseysiders are reportedly set to trigger the Dutchman’s release clauseCredit: GettyAnd the Kop club are moving quickly to secure the 24-year-old’s services.That’s according to The Times, who claim the Merseysiders are set to trigger the defender’s £30million release clause.A timeline for the Reds’ triggering of the Netherlands international release clause, however, is currently unknown. Liverpool are said to be keen on Frimpong due to his versatility as a right wing-back and a right winger.READ MORE SPORTS NEWSThe low fee needed to bring him to Anfield is also said to have played a role in the club’s decision to pursue him.Signing Frimpong would also add to the number of home-grown players on the Reds’ books. The Dutchman would qualify as a homegrown player as he spent nine years in England when he was on Manchester City’s books.Frimpong was a key part of the Leverkusen team that pipped Bayern Munich to the 2023/24 Bundesliga title.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSLeverkusen haven’t been shy about their desire to retain Frimpong’s services and recently denied reports that they’d agreed to sell the defender.Club CEO Fernandno Carro told RTL: “Jeremie Frimpong has a long contract with us, which also has an exit clause.Leverkusen star Jeremie Frimpong reveals why he snubbed Liverpool and chose Man City last time Reds tried to sign him”But we are currently unaware of any transfer.”The Reds were hoping they wouldn’t have to pursue Frimpong, or any right-sided defender, as they hadn’t given up hope of Alexander-Arnold committing his future to the club.But the England international emotionally announced last week that he’d be LEAVING his boyhood club after his contract expires at the end of the season.His announcement wasn’t well received by sections of the Anfield faithful, who BOOED him when he came on as a second-half substitute in the Reds’ 2-2 draw with Arsenal last Sunday. More