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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

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      F1 carnage as qualifying hit by FIVE red flags and Verstappen and Hamilton make history with awful displays in Brazil

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      FIVE red flags sparked utter carnage during qualifying for the Brazilian Grand Prix.And Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen created unwanted history in the dramatic session in Sao Paulo that lasted nearly TWO HOURS. Alex Albon wrecked his car to prompt a record fifth red flag in qualifyingCredit: Sky SportsFive drivers ended up in the barriers during the heavy rainCredit: Sky SportsThe stewards and marshals were hard at work to get the qualifying session completedCredit: Sky SportsA frustrated Max Verstappen had to settle for 12th as he was dumped outCredit: GettyHeavy rain in Brazil had seen qualifying postponed to Sunday morning and then Franco Colapinto, Carlos Sainz, Lance Stroll, Fernando Alonso and Alex Albon all crashed out in the wet.And that triggered no fewer than five red flags in the heavily-disrupted qualifying as Lando Norris kept his composure and tyres on the track to claim an unusual pole. But it was bad news for Hamilton and Verstappen.The Brit came P16 in a Q1 that included Colapinto’s exit and was booted out before Verstappen had a flying lap curtailed in Q2 to be dumped out in 12th when Stroll slid off. READ MORE ON F1To make matters worse for Verstappen, he will serve a five-place grid penalty to begin in 17th in the Grand Prix. The reigning F1 world champion and 2024 leader thumped his wheel in anger as his title hopes took a potential dent.Verstappen and Red Bull were particularly aggrieved because the red flags were not waved immediately – and by the time they changed from yellow to red, he did not have time to complete another flying lap. He raged: “A car hits the wall and it needs to be straight red [flag]. Most read in MotorsportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”I do not understand why it needs to take 30 or 40 seconds for a red flag to come out, it is just bulls***. “Honestly, I will let it go. It is so stupid anyway to talk about, it is ridiculous.”Lando Norris tells reporter ‘I hate this question so much’ and shakes head as battle with Verstappen takes fresh twistAnd that meant neither Hamilton and Verstappen made it to Q3 in a qualifying they have both taken part in for the first time ever. Stroll, however, did book his place in Q3 thanks to his best time before his crash. However, he could not take part – and Alonso then sparked a fourth red flag early in Q3, leaving just eight drivers remaining. But then Albon – sitting in provisional second – did not make it around the first turn upon the restart before a thunderous smash into the barriers to stop the session once again with three minutes 31 seconds remaining. 🏁 Complete F1 2024 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix and start time this year 🏁Thankfully Albon immediately told his team he was okay after the heavy collision which mangled his motor and left his Williams team with a huge repair job if they are going to get the car ready for the race later on. The fifth red flag equalled the qualifying record from the chaotic scenes at Imola in 2022. And at the end of the hectic qualifying which ended with just seven drivers, Norris navigated the Interlagos circuit successfully and ensured he will start today’s Grand Prix at the front of the pack. That could have huge ramifications on the 2024 drivers’ title race with Norris desperate to catch Verstappen. The McLaren man – who won Saturday’s sprint race – knows victory in Brazil would close the 47-point gap currently between him and the man going for a fourth drivers’ title in a row. READ MORE SUN STORIESGeorge Russell took P2 as the track eventually started to dry out by the end while Yuk Tsunoda claimed third.But Norris’ team-mate Oscar Piastri locked up on his final flying lap and had to settle for eighth. Lewis Hamilton failed to make it through Q1Credit: GettyCarlos Sainz was unable to cope with the wet conditionsCredit: GettyFranco Colapinto was the first of the drivers to crashCredit: EPAThe delay to the red flag after Lance Stroll crashed angered VerstappenCredit: Sky SportsThe JCBs were out in force on a chaotic Sunday morningCredit: AFPSainz had his Ferrari collected by the cherry pickerCredit: AFPLando Norris kept his composure in amongst the chaosCredit: GettyThe McLaren man beat George Russell and Yuki Tsunoda to poleCredit: Getty More

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      Nottingham Forest star ready to snub Leeds interest to seal permanent transfer to the MLS with LAFC

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      LEWIS O’BRIEN looks set to sign for LAFC on a permanent deal in the new year — despite a handful of English sides wanting him back home.The midfielder, 26, has a fixed price of £7million agreed with current club Nottingham Forest when his loan spell in Los Angeles ends in January.Lewis O’Brien looks set to sign for LAFC on a permanent deal in the new yearCredit: GettyLAFC expect the move to go through although some Championship clubs are making background inquiries.Leeds and Hull have been checking on his availability but O’Brien is settled in the States and enjoying his time on and off the pitch.The midfielder has made nine appearances Stateside this year and impressed during his time away. O’Brien even revealed family and friends are getting up at all hours to watch his games. READ MORE FOOTBALLHe said: “Some of my friends and family are definitely waking up at 3-4 o’clock in the morning to watch the games, [which] is a tough thing to do when you’ve got to work a job the next day. “But there’s definitely people tuning in.”But O’Brien has also had to play on artificial turfs like in Vancouver – a stark difference to pitches in the UK.He said: “It takes the body quite a while to adjust to the turf, but that’s after the game, so during it’s not really that much of a problem. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”It probably took me an extra few days to recover from the game. “But if we can do the job when we get there, we won’t have to see the AstroTurf again.”Watch moment raging Lionel Messi ‘calls referee -mean-spirited son of a b****’ in furious rant after Inter Miami draw More

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      ‘He can do with Hojlund what he did with Gyokeres’ – Amorim backed for Man Utd success by boss who managed him as player

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      QUIQUE SANCHEZ FLORES has tipped Ruben Amorim to be a hit at Manchester United — because he knows what buttons to push with the modern-day footballer.The  Portuguese, 39, is tasked with reviving sacked manager Erik ten Hag’s squad when he leaves Sporting Lisbon to start work at Old Trafford a week tomorrow.Ruben Amorim left Sporting Lisbon for Man UtdCredit: PARasmus Hojlund’s future will be in doubtCredit: RexSpaniard Sanchez Flores managed Amorim when he played for Benfica in 2008-09.The ex-Watford chief said: “I remember him as a clever, elegant and committed footballer. He was always close to his team-mates.“The way his teams play reflects a high standard of discipline.“He has a similar work ethic to former United manager Jose Mourinho. Only time will tell if Ruben can reach his level.READ MORE MAN UTD“But, more importantly, he understands the mentality of the players in this new generation.”Asked whether Amorim can turn United’s hit-and-miss £64million striker Rasmus Hojlund into a deadly finisher like Sporting’s Viktor Gyokeres, with 59 goals in 65 outings for the club,  Sanchez Flores quoted Rudyard Kipling.He said: “With respect to Hojlund, the pack is the strength of the wolves. He is a good striker but he will only hit his high standards again if the team changes its level of performance.“And Ruben now has the chance to train very good players in Manchester. Yes, he can do with Hojlund what he did with Gyokeres.”Most read in FootballThree Sporting stars Amorim could swoop for after joining Man UtdRUBEN AMORIM has ruled out poaching any of his Sporting Lisbon players in the January transfer window.But the Portuguese side’s chiefs expect Amorim will come calling in the summer – with his cheque book wide open.Here’s are three Sporting starts United could swoop for… but they won’t come cheap:VIKTOR GYOKERESAge: 26Position: StrikerCost: £84millionSwede has shone since joining Sporting last summer from Coventry — catching the eye of all Europe’s top clubs.Hit 43 goals in 50 games last season and boasts 18 strikes already this term.GONCALO INACIOAge: 23Position: DefenderCost: £50millionBall-playing centre-back was handed his debut by Amorim and has since become a key figure in Sporting’s recent title successes.Can also slot in at left-back if required and has 12 caps for Portugal.MORTEN HJULMANDAge: 25Position: MidfieldCost: £40millionDane is one of the top holding midfielders in Portugal — and made skipper by Amorim.He could be the man to replace Casemiro.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSIncredibly, Amorim kick-started his football career by playing in a trial at Portuguese club Belenenses with a BROKEN ARM!His childhood friend Bruno Simao told the BBC: “I said I’d speak with the coach to fix up a game.Watch as Sporting CP’s fans jeer at new Manchester United Manager Rúben Amorim“Ruben replied, ‘I cannot play, I broke my arm’. I said, ‘Don’t worry, I’m sure the coach will see you’. “Ruben was centre-back and the coaches told the players, ‘Take care of him because of his arm’.“That was the start of his playing career.”Antonio Veloso, a professor at the University of Lisbon where Amorim studied a degree in high performance coaching, added: “Ruben had a tremendous tactical knowledge and understanding of what coaching was about.”Amorim could swoop for Viktor GyokeresCredit: Getty More

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      F1 Sao Paolo Grand Prix UK start time: Why has the race and qualifying been moved?

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      FORUMLA ONE is back later today with the Sao Paolo Grand Prix but under different circumstances than you might have expected.Both qualifying AND the race will take place within hours of each other at Interlagos later today.The safety car was out more than once during Saturday’s F1 Sprint qualifyingCredit: EPAThe wet conditions proved difficult for race teams to contend withCredit: APOn Saturday, McLaren’s Lando Norris won the Sprint race ahead of team-mate Oscar Piastri, who was told to let the Brit pass on team orders.Championship standings leader Max Verstappen originally finished third but was given a five-second penalty and dropped to fourth, with Norris now three points closer to the Dutchman.Why has the race and qualifying been moved?Qualifying was moved from Saturday at 6pm GMT to today at 10.30am GMT because of heavy rain.The race itself has been moved forward 90 minutes from 5pm GMT today to 3.30pm GMT because of more wet weather being forecast later on.The switch is unprecedented.The reason for the early qualifying start time (7.30am local) is because F1 rules mandate that there has to be at least four hours between qualifying and the start of the race.The FIA and Formula One released a joint statement on Saturday after numerous delays.“The decision was taken not to proceed with qualifying due to poor visibility, standing water on the track and fading light,” the statement read.Most read in Motorsport“Safety is always the paramount consideration in such circumstances and, while as much time as possible was given to allow conditions to improve, they sadly did not.”Lewis Hamilton insisted that he wanted to go out and race in the wet conditions but called for F1 to produce better wet tyres for the drivers.“I want to go out. If you give us better wet tyres we’d be able to go out in this,” he told F1 president Stefano Domenicali.Ferrari star Carlos Sainz described Saturday’s racing conditions as ‘impossible’.Verstappen still leads the standings this year but Lando Norris is now just 44 points behind him and will be desperate to reduce that deficit further today. More

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      Mary Phillip reflects on hall of fame tribute and Peckham Town’s battle for floodlights and promotion 

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      MARY PHILLIP is used to blazing a trail of football firsts having done so in the past with England.The former Lioness and Arsenal centre-back’s achievements led to her entry into the National Football Museum’s Hall of Fame.Mary Phillip hopes her football journey will inspire more girls to take up the sportCredit: National Football MuseumPhillips was capped 65 times during an England career that included her becoming the first Black player to skipper the Lionesses’ senior teamCredit: AlamyPhillips, who is the manager of non-league men’s side Peckham Town FC, hopes to see more women get into coachingCredit: Not known, clear with picture deskNow the first Black player to ever captain a senior Lionesses side wants to fulfil an ambition held by a London-based non-league men’s side. That is having floodlights installed on the Dulwich Common pitch used by Peckham Town FC, a team Phillip, 47, has managed since 2019.The challenge that has seen them miss out on promotion from the division they compete in within step seven of the National League system. It is one Phillip hopes the club can overcome by gaining permission from Southwark Council to have the lights installed. Read More Football StoriesPhillip said: “For the past eight years we’ve been denied going up because we don’t have the floodlights available within our area. “Putting floodlights up at the common would be fantastic for the club. “And not just the club but the community as a whole. “To have lights that would just shine on the football pitch we use and not affect the houses around us, would be key going forward. Most read in Football”If we can get permission to do that and finish within the top five of our league and apply for promotion, that would be amazing. “Hopefully, within the next five years we can get this in place and push ourselves up the league.”Four years ago, Peckham-born Phillip became the first female manager to steer a men’s side to cup success in England, taking Peckham Town to a London FA Senior Cup triumph.During her 19-year club career which started at Millwall Lionesses aged 12 before she joined Fulham as a pro in 2000, she won 19 major trophies and three Community Shields. When my granddaughter grows up she will see not just other women who made history in football but also that her grandmother has been a part of thatMary PhillipSome of Phillip’s biggest successes were with Arsenal, where she played from 2004-2008 making 135 appearances.The mum-of-four and grandmother helped them make history in 2007 when they became the first English side to win a Women’s Champions League trophy under Vic Akers. Phillip, who earned 65 England caps, adds: “As a young girl, I didn’t see that many women playing football. “When my granddaughter grows up she will see not just other women who made history in football but also that her grandmother has been a part of that. “She can imagine, ‘I can do this. It’s in my blood’. It’s important for people to see that and think they can do this.Phillip competed in England’s first Fifa Women’s World Cup 29 years ago And in 2007 she helped a side then managed by Hope Powell to reach the tournament’s last eight.It’s among the many successes that has seen her join Powell in being celebrated by the National Football Museum. She received: “I was looking (at the message) I received which mentioned the Hall of Fame, and then it dawned on me that it’s the National Football Museum’s Hall of Fame. “It’s amazing because so many players have been put in there. “To be a part of this with people like Hope is a great achievement and I’m proud.”Phillip’s induction took place four days after the Government’s relaunch of the Football Governance Bill.The amended Bill includes a push for clubs to provide better transparency around their efforts to meet equality, diversity and inclusion standards. Phillip hopes this is something that will lead to more women building careers in the game including coaching. She adds: “If it’s on equal terms, it’s then for someone to be open enough to say, ‘this woman has the exact same qualities and qualifications, I’m going to go for her and see how it works out’. “I’ve been given that opportunity at Peckham Town. Bryan Hall (the club’s founder) said he wanted a coach in. “He let me come in and do my (Uefa) A licence with the boys there.”He could see that it was working and the guys were relating pretty well to it.“To have someone willing to give me that opportunity was a key factor for me.”Back when Phillip was part of an England squad that competed in the Women’s World Cup in 1995, five of their players were of Black and mixed raced heritage. The former centre-back hopes to see more talents from minority ethnic backgrounds breaking into the Lionesses side with just two –  Lauren James and Jess Carter – playing at last summer’s World Cup. Phillip said: “When I was playing for England the team had broader diversity. Phillip hopes to see more talented Black players, like Tottenham’s Jess Naz, break into England’s senior sideCredit: PA”At the senior England level the manager is mostly going to look at players in the WSL and other top-flights. READ MORE SUN STORIES”So unless you get more homegrown players (from minority ethnic backgrounds) coming through in the WSL and other top leagues, you are not going to see that representation in the senior team. “But there has been a little shift in there and it’s slowly changing.” More