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    Is Mo Farah running the London Marathon 2025?

    THE London Marathon will take place this Sunday as thousands of people are set to take on the 26.2 mile course.The race’s popularity has hit new heights with 840,318 people applying via the public ballot to take part and over 56,000 expected to cross the start line.Mo Farah pictured at the finish line of the London Marathon in 2023Credit: AFPEmile Cairess (second right) was hoping to break Mo Farah’s British marathon recordCredit: PAThis could break the world record for the most runners in a marathon, the previous record being 56,950 in this month’s Paris edition.A stacked elite field will be fighting for the £41,000 London Marathon prize money, including the first man to break the two hour barrier, Eliud Kipchoge, and reigning Olympic champion Sifan Hassan.Last year’s top UK finisher Emile Cairess has had to pull out due to injury and will miss out on the opportunity to break Mo Farah’s British marathon record of 2:05:11.Is Mo Farah running the London Marathon 2025?Sir Mo Farah, 42, is NOT running the London Marathon this year.READ MORE ON LONDON MARATHONHe ran his last marathon in the 2023 edition of the race, finishing in ninth, and retired later that year after a fourth-placed finish in the Great North Run.His time of 2:10:28 was a few minutes outside of his goal time and the former Olympic champion admitted after the race that his body could not do what it used to.Farah said at the time: “If it wasn’t for the crowd, at some point I would have dropped out”That’s what kept me going. It was amazing support. Part of me wanted to cry. Most read in Athletics”But the people were amazing, even in the rain, to line the streets. It’s what has kept me going for so long throughout my career.”I will miss that feeling. I am emotional today. London has been so great to me over the years and I wanted to be here to say thank you to the crowd.”Farah’s best London Marathon finish was third in 2018 with a time of 2:06:21.Since retiring Farah has remained a big influence in the athletics world, last month launching team based-running league RunGP.Races will be held on Formula One tracks and include a mixture of celebrities and professional athletes.The first edition will be in Qatar in May and will include a kids race called One Mo Mile.When is the London Marathon taking place and how can I watch it?The London Marathon 2025 is taking place this Sunday from 8.50am BST.8.50am – Elite wheelchair men’s and women’s race9.05am – Elite women’s race9.35am – Elite men’s race followed by mass startThe London Marathon will be shown live on the BBC throughout the day.Read More on The SunBBC One: 8.30am-2pmBBC Two: 2pm-3pmBBC Online & iPlayer: 8.30am-6pmBBC Radio London: 8am-6pmBBC Two: 6pm-7pm (highlights)Alternatively, SunSport will live blog all the action from the Marathon as it happens. More

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    Chris Eubank Jr MAKES WEIGHT at final weigh-in just hours before fight to escape being hit with another massive fine

    CHRIS EUBANK JR has MADE weight at the final weigh-in ahead of his grudge fight against Conor Benn.Eubank had missed the target weight of 160lbs at the first weigh-in on Friday by just 0.05lbs.Chris Eubank Jr will take on Conor Benn tonightCredit: PAHe failed to make weight on Friday by just 0.05lbsCredit: GettyHe made weight on Saturday morning at 169.4lbsCredit: GettyBenn weighed in at 165lbsCredit: GettyEubank, 35, and Benn will go face-to-face tonight at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in North London.The Brighton boxer has since been fined £375,000 for being over the limit.Eubank had claimed that he had asked to go to the toilet before the weigh-in, but was told no.He insisted that this was a “tactic” used to get “under the skin”.READ MORE ON BOXINGIn a final weigh-in this morning Next Gen has hit the target weight.And it was good news for him as he made weight at 169.4lbs and he will avoid another fine.Both fighters are allowed to put on 10lbs from the limit due to the rehydration limit.Benn weighed 165lbs and was well inside the 170lbs limit.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSEubank took drastic measures in his attempts to make the required weight.His methods included wearing a sweat suit while on an exercise bike and a thermo sleeping bag.It is disgraceful! Eubank Sr | Eubank Jr V Benn: No Glove Lost fight previewThe boxer’s efforts even led fans to fear for his health ahead of the fight.The punishment had they missed the weight is a fine of £100,000 per pound over.Meanwhile, the two boxers have also been in a row over the gloves being used by Benn.Eubank’s camp have claimed that the Everlast gloves should not have been signed off.But promoter Eddie Hearn has said that the British Boxing Board of Control have signed off on the horse hair made gloves.Eubank goes into the bout as the favourite for victory over the regular middleweight Benn.Read More on The SunThey will fight three decades on from their father’s rivalry in the 1990s.It also comes less than three years after their 2022 clash was cancelled following Benn’s failed drugs tests.Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor BennTHE countdown is ON to one of the biggest boxing events of the 21st CenturyFamilial tension and a rivalry that has been brewing for years will finally be resolved when Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn meet at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday night.There has been huge drama in the build-up with the pair engaged in a war of words and multiple clashes in person.SunSport will have full coverage of the blockbuster clash all week and LIVE round-by-round coverage of every fight on a stacked undercard.Latest NewsAll the info More

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    Anthony Yarde vs Lyndon Arthur EXACT time: When will trilogy fight start tonight?

    ANTHONY YARDE continues his pursuit of another world title shot as he faces Lyndon Arthur at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium TONIGHT! The fight will take place on the undercard of the hotly anticipated Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn clash.Anthony Yarde wants another world title shot but must first overcome his trilogy fight with Lyndon ArthurCredit: Bradley Collyer/PA WireLyndon Arthur is fighting for the first time since June 2024Credit: Bradley Collyer/PA WireThe pair will clash on the undercard for Eubank Jr vs BennCredit: GettyYarde has been building back up towards a shot at the light-heavyweight title, after losing to Artur Beterbiev in 2023.The Brit had also suffered a first defeat of his career going for the light-heavyweight title in 2019, losing to an 11th round TKO against Sergey Kovalev. Since a defeat to Beterbiev, Yarde has rebuilt, beating Jorge Silva, Marko Nikolic and most recently Ralfs Vilcans on a points decision in October last year.Lyndon Arthur is also in the process of rebuilding, falling victim to the Beterbiev-Bivol feud, losing to Dmitry Bivol in December 2023, dropping the IBO light heavyweight title in the process. Read more BoxingArthur won his most recent bout in a split decision win over Liam Cameron in June last year.These two rivals have met twice before and will finally settle their 1-1 beef.Arthur won the first fight in December 2020 with a tight split decision.Yarde then got his revenge in the rematch 12 months later with a brilliant fourth-round KO win.Most read in BoxingChris Eubank Jr vs Conor BennTHE countdown is ON to one of the biggest boxing events of the 21st CenturyFamilial tension and a rivalry that has been brewing for years will finally be resolved when Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn meet at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday night.There has been huge drama in the build-up with the pair engaged in a war of words and multiple clashes in person.SunSport will have full coverage of the blockbuster clash all week and LIVE round-by-round coverage of every fight on a stacked undercard.Latest NewsAll the infoAnthony Yarde vs Lyndon Arthur exact start timeAnthony Yarde vs Lyndon Arthur takes place on the undercard of Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn,The event takes place on Saturday, April 26, with coverage starting at 5pm BST.Yarde and Arthur are set to clash at 8.30pm BST.The clash will be fought at light-heavyweight.Yarde vs Arthur is the penultimate clash on the night,How to watch Anthony Yarde vs Lyndon Arthur and is there a live stream?Anthony Yarde vs Lyndon Arthur will be aired on both Sky Sports Box Office and DAZN PPV.Viewers can purchase the event for £19.95.It will be streamed to paying customers on Sky GO and the DAZN website.Alternatively, SunSport will have live coverage of every fight of the night. More

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    How to watch Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa for FREE: Streaming and TV info for huge FA Cup semi-final

    CRYSTAL PALACE and Aston Villa will leave it all on the field TODAY as they face off in a thrilling FA Cup semi-final.Goals from Eberechi Eze, Ismaila Sarr and Eddie Nketiah fired the Eagles to a huge win over London rivals Fulham in the previous round.Nketiah scored Palace’s thrid in a rout against FulhamCredit: AlamyMarcus Rashford’s double fired Villa into the semisCredit: RexAnd Palace boss Oliver Glasner will be determined to lead his side to their first FA Cup final since a devastating 2-1 defeat to Manchester United in 2016.But the Eagles go up against a Villa side who have incredible strength in depth and this was demonstrated in their quarter-final Preston drubbing.Furthermore, with Unai Emery’s men losing grip on the top five Premier League race along with getting knocked out of the Champions League, the FA Cup is Villa’s final chance for success.Its perfectly poised to be a sensational game of football this afternoon and fans can watch it for FREE!Read more on FA CupHow to watch Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa in the FA Cup semi-final for FREECrystal Palace vs Aston Villa is available to watch for FREE on BBC One in the UK as long as you hold a valid TV license.Fans can also stream the entire action for FREE on BBC iPlayer through a compatible mobile device or tablet.The huge FA Cup semi-final kicks off at 5:15pm BST.And whoever goes on to win this match, will face the winner of Nottingham Forest and Manchester City in the final.Most read in FA CupWhat is the prize money for the FA Cup 2024/25?This year’s FA Cup winners will receive a whopping £2million in prize money.While the runners-up take home £1million. More

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    Sir Alex Ferguson attends Man Utd event saved by Gary Neville after Sir Jim Ratcliffe axed it in cost-cutting rampage

    SIR ALEX FERGUSON attended an event for the Association of Former Manchester United Players.The charity event had previously been axed by Sir Jim Ratcliffe as part of his drastic cost cutting measures at the club.Sir Alex Ferguson attended the event for the Association of Former Manchester United PlayersThe manager was joined by current player Jonny EvansSir Jim Ratcliffe has previously axed the eventCredit: PAGary Neville fought to save the eventCredit: GettyRed Devils legend Gary Neville saved the day by stepping in to raise money.The retired defender has worked with the club to organise the event, which also honoured ex-striker Andy Cole.All the proceeds from it were donated to the AFMUP, with guests being charged £125 per ticket.One of the highlights of the night was the attendance of legendary manager Sir Alex.READ MORE MAN UTD NEWSThe Scot took the stage for pictures with Neville, Cole and current star Jonny Evans.The snap was shared by Evan’s wife Helen on her Instagram.The Northern Irish defender was part of a panel with Neville and Cole on the stage for a Q&A.In March, Neville questioned Ratcliffe over the decision to cut the funding to the charitable arm.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSThe fund cost the club £40,000 every year for players who were from the 1960s and 70s.The Sky Sports pundit suggested that the club should put on a dinner and donate the money to former players.I told Rio Ferdinand to tell Sir Alex Ferguson to f*** off and the Man Utd legend’s reaction was pricelessRatcliffe sheepishly admitted that the idea had not been put forward.The AFMUP was set up in 1985 with its main objectives of promoting friendship, support and charitable work.But many of its 300-plus members played in the years before the eye-watering wages of today.Join SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old Trafford More

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    Who won the fights between Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank Sr?

    CHRIS Eubank Jr and Conor Benn are set to take to the ring to settle a 35-year family feud.The fight has been decades in the making, as their fathers were part of a bitter feud over 30 years ago.Chris Eubank Sr (right) and Chris Eubank Jr (left) reignite a 35-year feud against the Benn’s.Credit: GettyNigel Benn (left) is hoping Conor Benn (right) can pick up a first Benn win in the feud.Credit: GettyNigel Benn (left) and Chris Eubank Sr (right) fought twice in 1990 and 1993.Credit: Holly Stein/AllsportThe families first came to blows in 1990, when Chris Eubank Sr and Nigel Benn took to the ring for the first time.After the first bout, Eubank Sr and Benn went on to have one more clash in 1993.Conor Benn was not born until AFTER both of the fights between the pair.The original clash between Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank Sr are what has started the feud between their bloodlines, with a potential fight between Harley Benn and Harlem Eubank also on the cards.Read more on Chris Eubank JrWho won the fights between Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank Sr?Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank Sr had two fights throughout the course of their rivalry in the 90’s.Eubank Sr and Benn first came to blows in 1990, and in what some described as “one of the best fights ever,” Chris Eubank Sr picked up a win.Chris Eubank won in the ninth round against Nigel BennCredit: GettyNigel Benn and Conor Benn drew their second clash.Credit: Holly Stein/AllsportHowever, they weren’t done there, as in 1993, Benn and Eubank Sr took to the ring again.This time, the fight ended in a draw, with it going the distance, and the score being a split decision.Most read in BoxingTo the dismay of many, there was never a trilogy fight between Eubank Sr and Benn.When is Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn?Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn takes place on Saturday, April 26.Ring walks are set to take place from 10pm.The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium plays host.Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor BennTHE countdown is ON to one of the biggest boxing events of the 21st CenturyFamilial tension and a rivalry that has been brewing for years will finally be resolved when Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn meet at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday night.There has been huge drama in the build-up with the pair engaged in a war of words and multiple clashes in person.SunSport will have full coverage of the blockbuster clash all week and LIVE round-by-round coverage of every fight on a stacked undercard.Latest NewsAll the infoHow to watch Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn and is there a live streamChris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn will stream LIVE on Sky Sports Box Office and DAZN PPV.The fight will also stream on DAZN to over 200 countries. The card will start from 5pm BST.Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn full cardChris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn (Middleweight)Anthony Yarde vs Lyndon Arthur (Light heavyweight)Liam Smith vs Aaron McKenna (Middleweight)Chris Billam-Smith vs Brandon Glanton (Cruiserweight)Viddal Riley vs Cheavon Clarke (Cruiserweight) More

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    Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn EXACT time – what time are ring walks tonight for huge grudge fight?

    CONOR BENN and Chris Eubank Jr will finally meet in the ring TONIGHT – 1,000 days after their initial bout was announced.The original fight was immediately postponed with Benn serving a ban after a failed drugs test.Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn meet in the ring TONIGHTCredit: GETTYHe has maintained his innocence throughout, citing ‘over-consumption of eggs’ as the cause for testing positive for the female fertility medication clomifene.After a two-year struggle with the UK Anti-Doping Agency [UKAD], he was ultimately cleared, and his fight with Eubank Jr was rescheduled.Still, the latter made headlines during their first encounter by slapping Benn with an egg, resulting in a scuffle on stage and continuous verbal exchanges that reignited the spark their fathers created.EUBANK JR VS BENN – BETTING TIPS AND LATEST ODDSThe British adversaries will renew a family rivalry that dates back three decades, when dads Chris Eubank Sr and Nigel Benn fought twice in 1990 and 1993.READ MORE IN BOXINGThe Tottenham Hotspur Stadium will be the hosting spot for one of the bggest fights of the century.Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor BennTHE countdown is ON to one of the biggest boxing events of the 21st CenturyFamilial tension and a rivalry that has been brewing for years will finally be resolved when Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn meet at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday night.There has been huge drama in the build-up with the pair engaged in a war of words and multiple clashes in person.SunSport will have full coverage of the blockbuster clash all week and LIVE round-by-round coverage of every fight on a stacked undercard.Latest NewsAll the infoWhat time are Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn making their ring walk?Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn takes place on Saturday, April 26. Coverage of the event starts at 5pm, with the first undercard fight set for 5.20pm.Eubank Jr and Benn are expected to begin their ring walks at 9.45pm BST with the fight slated for a 10pm start.Timings could change if fights on the undercard go the distance.What TV channel is Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn and is there a live stream?The event will be pay-per-view on Sky Sports Box Office and DAZN PPV.It will cost £19.95 to purchase.Paying customers can stream the action on Sky GO or the DAZN website.SunSport will also blog all the action as it happens from the whole cardWhat time are the Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn undercard fights?*All times subject to changeMost read in BoxingChris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn – 10pmAnthony Yarde vs Lyndon Arthur – 8.30pmLiam Smith vs Aaron McKenna – 7.25pmViddal Riley vs Cheavon Clarke – 6.20pmChris Billam-Smith vs Brandon Glanton – 5.20pm More

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    What is Jean-Philippe Mateta wearing on his head?

    JEAN-PHILIPPE MATETA will be determined to lead Crystal Palace to FA Cup success this season – and he’ll be sporting a new look in the process.The French star had a tough start to his career at the Eagles, often being benched for Odsonne Edouard and Jordan Ayew.Jean-Phillipe Mateta scored a screamer against ArsenalCredit: EPABut four years later, the handful striker has made himself Oliver Glasner’s main focal point and this was rubber stamped by his sensational midweek strike against Arsenal last Wednesday.However, Mateta suffered a slight setback in his progression to becoming Palace’s main man and as a result, the French forward now has to wear something on his head for the foreseeable.SunSport can explain why below.What is Jean Philippe-Mateta wearing on his head?Jean Philippe-Mateta is wearing a water polo-style helmet to protect his ear following a recent horror incident.Read more on MatetaThe Crystal Palace striker was taken to hospital after being on the receiving end of a sickening tackle in the last round of the FA Cup against Millwall.Liam Roberts was hit with a six-match ban after his horror tackle on MatetaMillwall keeper Liam Roberts karate-kicked Mateta and was handed a SIX-match ban for what Palace chairman Steve Parish described as ‘the most reckless challenge he’s ever seen’.Mateta required 25 stitches in his ear and was missed several games for the Eagles.On his return to action Mateta wore a water polo-style helmet to protect his ear and helped Palace to a 3-0 win at Craven Cottage.Most read in FootballThere was serious planning to put into the helmet’s design, with three versions considered.What has been said?Mateta first wore the helmet in a behind-closed-doors friendly, with Eagles boss Oliver Glasner joking afterwards that the helmet was better suited to water polo.He said: “It’s like a water polo helmet. In water polo it’s so they don’t get water into their ears, he has it just on one side. It sounds crazy, but we are used to it.“I said to him maybe you should try [water polo] because he’s tall enough.”It looks a bit strange but he says he feels comfortable so let’s see.“When he scores a header, then it was the right mask and the right protection.“Our doctor and the team did a great job finding the right protection. Everything is approved by the FA.“There were three different ones. He tried one like you use to ride a motorbike but he couldn’t train with this because it was too heavy.“I said to the doctor I remember Petr Cech wearing a helmet but the ear was free so we needed the full helmet. Then we found the right one.“He tried in training which one fits him best and doesn’t influence him in the wrong way.“If I believed it was a problem, I wouldn’t play him but it looks like it isn’t a problem.“The last 10 days he’s had this protection and he did well in training so I didn’t find a reason to talk about this.”Read More on The SunFans will get to see Mateta’s protective head gear when the Eagles take on Aston Villa in a huge FA Cup semi-final.When is Crystal Palace’s FA Cup semi-final against Aston Villa?Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa will take place on Saturday, April 26.The huge FA Cup semi-final encounter gets underway from 5:15pm BST.Fans in the UK can watch it for free on BBC One or stream it live on BBC iPlayer.Alternatively, you can keep up with the entire action through our live blog. More