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      Reality TV star, 37, and former world champion offer to replace Tommy Fury after pulling out of Darren Till fight

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      DARREN TILL has been flooded with offers to replace Tommy Fury after their Misfits fight collapsed. Fury was due to face Till at the £365million Co-Op Arena in Manchester and on DAZN PPV on January 18. Tommy Fury pulled out of fighting Darren TillCredit: AlamyBut the 2019 Love Islander posted a message on social media to reveal he was pulling out of the fight. He cited Till threatening to HEAD KICK him as the reason for withdrawing. Till’s team have insisted he will remain on the card with a new opponent being lined up. Several put their names forward, including Geordie Shore’s Aaron Chalmers, who was 5-2 in MMA and has had five boxing bouts. READ MORE IN BOXINGChalmers, 37, said: “Tommy Fury has absolutely s*** his pants to fight Darren Till. “Till’s put it on him and his dad at the press conference and they’ve f***ing s*** themselves saying he’s gonna head kick him. “Here it is, I was in negotiations to fight Darren Till in December until Tommy came along and he’s obviously went with the Tommy Fury fight. “Tommy has now s*** his pants, so I was game to fight Darren in December, January, February, so I will happily step in and take Tommy Fury’s place and fight Darren Till. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS“He can happily throw head kicks at me because he’ll get one straight back. No danger whatsoever, so there you go. “I haven’t fought in over a year, I’ll happily step in against Darren Till boxing any time. Whether it be January, February, you let me know. Tommy Fury cancels boxing fight against UFC’s Darren Till just 19 days after it was announced “Because one thing I have got is b*****s and I certainly won’t be pulling out because someone says they’re going to throw a head kick.” Former super-middleweight world champion Billy Joe Saunders – who has not fought since defeat to Canelo Alvarez in 2021 – also called out Till. And Saunders, 35, told talkSPORT: “If there’s a chance to obviously, I could get in there, me and Darren Till.”It’s not really proper boxing, Darren is right really in a way, I’ve heard him say it.”So it wouldn’t be the real me, but listen, if he’s gonna lose out on a few quid and there’s someone out there that wants me to step in, then obviously my phone’s there for a conversation to be had.”Saunders formerly campaigned at the 168lb division of 12st but Till’s bout with Fury was scheduled for heavyweight. But Saunders said: “Listen the shape – it doesn’t really matter what shape.”I wouldn’t be considering getting down to no stupid weights or putting in any weight clauses so we’ve got to reach certain weights. I’m not really bothered.READ MORE SUN STORIES”If we got in the ring 15 stone (210lbs) I’m not bothered. It doesn’t really matter to me. “To me, it’s a field where if I’m good enough I should beat him.”Billy Joe Saunders has offered to fight Darren TillCredit: Getty Images – GettyAaron Chalmers has also called out TillCredit: PA More

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      Man Utd vs Nottingham Forest LIVE SCORE: Premier League updates as Red Devils look to bounce back from midweek defeat

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      MANCHESTER UNITED host Nottingham Forest in a huge Premier League clash TONIGHT.Ruben Amorim tasted his first defeat as Red Devils boss on Wednesday night – following a 2-0 loss away at Arsenal.Man Utd will be looking to bounce back this evening as they face a Forest side that have lost three of their last four Premier League games.Kick off time: 5.30pm GMTTV channel: Sky Sports Main Event/Premier LeagueLive stream: NOW/Sky Sports appMan Utd team: To follow…Nottingham Forest team: To follow…FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…United keep Kath in their thoughtsUnited have kept the memory of much-loved receptionist Kath Phipps at the front of their thoughts on matchday after she died this week aged 85.The club had shared the news of her death by describing her as: “friend, confidant and treasured colleague” – adding “United will never be the same”.Famous past and present figures around Old Trafford, like David Beckham and Wayne Rooney, paid tribute.And this afternoon the club posted on social media: “Thinking of you today, Kath.”Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedUtd landing Raum could depend on Ten HagRuben Amorim’s hopes of landing RB Leipzig’s David Raum may rest on the man he replaced at Old Trafford, writes PHIL THOMAS.A new left-back is top of Amorim’s January wish list, and the £35 million-rated German international, 26, ticks every box.But Manchester United’s new manager could face a major stumbling block if Marco Rose gets the bullet.David Raum left-Back of RB Leipzig and Germany during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD1 match between Atletico de Madrid and RB Leipzig at Estadio Civitas Metropolitano on September 19, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images)Credit: GettyThe Leipzig boss is on the brink after a string of poor results.And Erik ten Hag – the man axed as United chief in October – is the hot tip to replace him.If the Dutchman IS appointed, he will have a big say in transfer dealings, and is unlikely to sanction the sale of a key figure – especially to the employers who axed him.Copy linkCopiedRed Devils’ statement reassures fansEverton’s derby with Liverpool was amongst the victims of Storm Darragh today.But United were able to reassure fans just before noon.They issued a statement saying: “Today’s Premier League fixture at Old Trafford between Manchester United and Nottingham Forest is scheduled to go ahead as planned.”The club will continue to consult the relevant authorities throughout the day and will update supporters immediately if anything changes.”Copy linkCopiedRed Devils must win to leapfrog ForestWhat odds on this at the start of the season?United host Forest – needing victory to leapfrog the Midlanders into mid-table.Meanwhile, visitors boss Nuno Espirito Santo is chasing three points to show their early run to the top three was no fluke.Man Utd boss Ruben Amorim waved to fans on his arrival at Old TraffordCredit: GettyCopy linkCopied More

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      Luton vs Swansea clash delayed after medical emergency in stands minutes before kick-off in Championship fixture

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      LUTON TOWN’s showdown with Swansea City was delayed due to a medical emergency.The Hatters’ Championship clash with the Welsh side was set to kick off at 3pm.Luton Town’s Championship clash with Swansea City was delayed due to a medical emergencyCredit: REXKick-off has been delayed until 3:15pm to ensure the stricken fan can receive medical treamentCredit: REXBut a medical emergency in the stands has led to the brief postponement of the match.A club statement read: “Please be advised that due to a medical emergency in the stand, kick-off will be delayed by 15 minutes. “Our thoughts are with the Hatters supporter for a speedy recovery.”The Kenilworth Road faithful were quick to send messages of support to their fellow Hatter.READ MORE CHAMPIONSHIP NEWSOne wrote on X: “Thoughts with the fan and his family.” Another said: “Praying.”And another said: “Thoughts with the supporter and those affected.”One remarked: “Prayers are with our fellow Hatter. Most read in FootballSwansea City’s players go through the motions as they warm up for the matchCredit: Getty”Hope all is well. For him/her & families.”Another chimed in: “Thoughts go out to the fan.”Former Chelsea star Victor Moses makes shock return to English football as fans say ‘this came out of nowhere’Luton fans’ prayers, thankfully, were quickly answered as the supporter was stabilised before being transported to the hospital.A follow-up statement read: “We are relieved to report that the Luton Town supporter who fell ill in the Kenilworth Road stand is in a stable condition and is on his way to hospital. “Once again, our thoughts are with him and we all hope he makes a speedy recovery.”Fans were over the moon, with one writing: “Great news.”Another said: “All the Hatters family wish the fellow Hatter supporter a speedy recovery.”One chimed in with a praying hands emoji.READ MORE SUN STORIESLuton welcome the Swansea to Kenilworth Road on the back of consecutive defeats to Leeds United and Norwich City. Swansea, meanwhile, beat Derby County and drew Portsmouth in their last two outings. More

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      ‘I messed up big time’ – Lewis Hamilton has nightmare final qualifying for Mercedes as he crashes out in Q1 in Abu Dhabi

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      LEWIS HAMILTON’S final race weekend for Mercedes started in the worst manner possible after he was eliminated from the first qualifying session.Hamilton is racing his final weekend with the Silver Arrows after a glittering 11-year career, but declared “I messed up big time” as he scored his lowest-ever qualifying result around Abu Dhabi for tomorrow’s season finale.Lewis Hamilton was eliminated in Q1 of his final race weekend with MercedesCredit: GettyIt was his lowest ever qualifying result in Abu DhabiCredit: APThe 39-year-old would have been looking to end his Mercedes career on a high before his blockbuster move to Ferrari next year.However, Hamilton came unstuck around the Yas Marina circuit as a bollard got stuck under his car in the final few corners of his lap, causing him to lack the speed to escape the drop zone.The Brit had unluckily followed Haas star Kevin Magnussen – who is also on his last race with his team – through a corner after he had knocked a bollard down after cutting a corner.And his time of 1:12.887 was only enough for P18 as he missed out on Q2 by just 0.093s.READ MORE IN F1Speaking on the team radio following the lap, Hamilton said: “I messed that up big time guys. F***ing hell.”That was bad man, jesus.”Mercedes boss Toto Wolff replied: “Yeah s*** Lewis that was bad.” His P18 in qualifying means Hamilton will start ahead of only Alpine rookie Jack Doohan and Williams driver Franco Colapinto.Most read in MotorsportBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSMeanwhile, he will have Zhou Guanyu and Alex Albon of Sauber and Williams respectively directly ahead of him.After winning six world drivers titles with Mercedes, Hamilton’s final six races with the team have seen him score three Q1 eliminations.Lewis Hamilton demands to RETIRE in meltdown at Qatar Grand Prix as time at Mercedes heads for sad endingIt took 171 races for Hamilton to be eliminated three times from Q1 before this, while it also meant Hamilton had lost 19-5 in qualifying results against team-mate George Russell this season.Reacting to his elimination afterwards, Hamilton told BBC 5 Live: “You couldn’t make it up, you really couldn’t, but it is what it is. We gave it everything, I gave it everything, the car was in a good place. “Every practice session went well, I was ahead of my team-mate all weekend but when we got to qualifying I think as a team we didn’t perform in terms of the timing.”I was the last car on track and ran out of time ultimately, and then I got the bollard at the end which went under the car and I lost all downforce so it couldn’t have gone worse really.”On it being his last weekend with Mercedes, he added: “Every day and more than ever I’ve just tried to be really present… just trying to take it in because it’s the last time we will be racing and driving in Silver Arrows and it’s all my wins, all my success through my life so every moment is a special moment and I would have loved to get a podium for the guys this weekend and it just didn’t work out.”He also told Sky Sports F1: “Just my luck but it’s okay.”I’ve tried, we’ve tried so hard with the setup… we thought maybe a podium was possible this weekend.”To go from P1, P2 [in practice] to then be in 18th, it definitely changes the look into the weekend but I’m trying to be present, the team have been great. “My hopes are high, it is what it is, I’ll try and come back.”Speaking in the mixed zone, he added: “I don’t feel the pain. I think for me, I’ve just been very present, been enjoying every moment, getting the car in a good place.”The timing for that (bollard) to get under the car was just nuts. I don’t have any emotions, I’m pretty chill. It was an unfortunate session, with the bollard under the car…”That’s (the final sector) where we’ve struggled the most as a team this weekend. The car was feeling really good in general. P3, I was third. “So honestly I thought we could be fighting for a podium, and my race pace was second-quickest. But it wasn’t meant to be.”Hamilton also opened up on the annual drivers dinner earlier this week, saying: “Really, really happy that we’ve been doing that. “I asked Seb, asked the guys to get together for Seb’s leaving, that was really special, and we had the best time, so we set it up this year, and I hope they had a great time. “It was really funny obviously, George arriving, but it was alright.”Despite his qualifying horror show, Hamilton will start ahead of future Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc who will start at the back of the grid after he was eliminated in Q2 and will take a 10-place grid drop for taking a new battery.READ MORE SUN STORIESThis will bump Hamilton up to P17 for the race barring any further penalties across the grid.McLaren claimed a 1-2 qualifying result with Lando Norris on pole to give them a huge advantage in the constructors championship title race over Ferrari.F1 2025 gridHere are the confirmed driver line ups for the F1 2025 season so far:Red Bull: Max Verstappen and Sergio PerezFerrari: Charles Leclerc and Lewis HamiltonMercedes: George Russell and Kimi AntonelliMcLaren: Lando Norris and Oscar PiastriAston Martin: Fernando Alonso and Lance StrollWilliams: Alex Albon and Carlos SainzSauber: Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel BortoletoAlpine: Pierre Gasly and Jack DoohanRB: Yuki Tsunoda and TBCHaas: Ollie Bearman and Esteban Ocon More

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      Peterborough release damning statement after ‘bitterly disappointing’ decision for huge FA Cup tie at Everton

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      PETERBOROUGH UNITED have slammed the “incredibly disappointing” decision to hold their FA Cup clash at Everton on a week day and called for it to be rescheduled.Peterborough were drawn with the Toffees in the third round of the competition and are currently penned to play at Goodison Park on the evening of Thursday, January 9.Peterborough were left furious with the date of their FA Cup clash with EvertonCredit: GettyPeterborough and Everton are scheduled to face off on a week day at Goodison ParkCredit: GettyThe decision appears to have been made by the FA due to a scheduling conflict that also sees Everton’s archrivals Liverpool playing in the city on the Saturday of that weekend against Accrington Stanley.However, the Posh insist their supporters’ needs were not “taken into consideration” by the football chiefs as the current date would make it impossible for them to attend the FA Cup game.The League One side understand the need to avoid having both Merseyside rivals playing on the same day but are strongly asking for a solution.In an appeal for the FA to reverse the decision, Peterborough listed four major concerns.Read More on FootballThey stated: “There are no viable trains from Liverpool to Peterborough scheduled on the evening of the match meaning supporters must travel by car or coach.”Supporters will be required to take two days off work to attend this incredibly important fixture and our younger fans will not be able to attend due to school commitments.”We have never played a competitive game at Goodison Park and interest in the game is very high.”An expected reduced home attendance would reduce the potential revenue for both Peterborough United and Everton.”Most read in FA CupPeterborough chief executive Dawn Gore added that the FA’s decision will cost the EFL club in terms of important revenue.Gore said: “Like our supporters, when the draw was made on Monday night, we were all very excited about travelling to Goodison Park. “We were inundated with supporters requesting details for ticketing within hours of the draw being concluded.FA Cup clash DELAYED as referee is substituted after injury… with PA appealing for new official over tannoy“To learn that the game has been arranged for a Thursday night is bitterly disappointing. “Whilst we understand there are logistical challenges, we do not feel the supporters have been considered in this approach.“We have made our feelings very clear to the decision-makers at the top of the game and want to assure our supporters that we are just as disappointed as they are about when this game will take place and from a financial standpoint, the Club are set to lose out on revenue that would have been greatly appreciated as a club in Sky Bet League One.”Peterborough fans were left fuming, with some of taking to social media to say they can no longer attend the big game.One supporter tweeted: “Can’t even go as I have no holiday entitlement left.”Another commented: “Yet again it’s the fans that suffer.”A third wrote: “Most fans have a few more choice words. Devastated and a total disregard for match day fans.”READ MORE SUN STORIESThis fan said: “Appalling.”And that one stated: “Thursday night is scandalous.” More

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      Erik ten Hag could KO Ruben Amorim’s first Man Utd signing with axed boss tipped for immediate management return

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      RUBEN Amorim’s hopes of landing RB Leipzig’s David Raum may rest on the man he replaced at Old Trafford.A new left-back is top of Amorim’s January wish list, and the £35 million-rated German international, 26, ticks every box.Ruben Amorim has identified Leipzig left-back David Raum as a key Man Utd targetBut Amorim’s predecessor Erik ten Hag could potentially block the move IF he replaces Marco Rose, who’s job is on the brinkBut Manchester United’s new manager could face a major stumbling block if Marco Rose gets the bullet.The Leipzig boss is on the brink after a string of poor results.And Erik ten Hag – the man axed as United chief in October – is the hot tip to replace him.There are mounting rumours that Ten Hag has already been sounded out to take over, which would see him linking up with Jurgen Klopp, now adviser to Red Bull-owned clubs.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSIf the Dutchman IS appointed, he will have a big say in transfer dealings, and is unlikely to sanction the sale of a key figure – especially to the employers who axed him.Defeat to Aston Villa in Tuesday’s Champions League clash could spell the end for Rose, and open the door to Ten Hag’s return to management.That would be bad news for Amorim, who is desperate for a left-sided defender after Luke Shaw’s latest injury blow.Tyrell Malacia is only just back from his own long-term absence, and Diogo Dalot and Noussair Mazraoui have been forced to switch flanks and fill in.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSRaum, who has two-and-a-half years left on his contract, would be the ideal solution, even though United would prefer a loan with an option to buy in the summer.Ten Hag was close to taking the Leipzig job before he moved to Old Trafford, and agent Kees Vos had even agreed a pay deal when he left Ajax.David Beckham’s Heartfelt Farewell to Kath PhippsUnited’s offer trumped that, but now the Dutchman – who worked under Pep Guardiola at Bayern Munich – could be on his way back to the Bundesliga.It would see him working with Klopp, the Liverpool boss when they thrashed United 7-0 in March 2023, who has just taken up a new role with Red Bull. More

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      Lionel Messi beats Prem cult heroes to win MLS MVP award after Inter Miami chief’s big update on icon’s retirement plans

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      LIONEL MESSI has won the MLS MVP award after a stunning season with Inter Miami – and could be set for more with David Beckham’s club.Messi led Miami to the top of the Eastern Conference and helped them lift their first ever Supporters’ Shield by having the best overall record during the regular season.Lionel Messi won the MLS MVP Award after a stunning season with Inter MiamiCredit: X @InterMiamiCFMessi beat three former Premier League aces for the MLS awardCredit: AFPThe eight-time Ballon d’Or winner also registered a staggering 21 goals and 11 assists in 22 appearances after missing almost two months of action as he joined Argentina in the Copa America where he got injured.That led the star forward to the Landon Donovan MVP Award, which he won with 38.43 per cent of the vote.The Barcelona legend beat runner-up and ex-Watford ace Cucho Hernandez of Columbus Crew (33.70 per cent) as well as Portland Timbers star Evander, who came third with 9.24 per cent.Ex-Liverpool and Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke won 7.10 per cent of the vote for DC United, while Messi’s team-mate and Reds legend Luis Suarez finished fifth with 2.71 per cent.Read More on FootballMessi said in front of Inter’s young academy players: “Truly, it is an honour for me to receive this award from all of you. It’s a source of pride to watch you all train.”I’m very happy to be here every day. I’m very happy to be in this city, in this club that is growing… “It’s a pleasure to see you grow day by day. I invite you to keep fighting and striving for your dreams.”Messi couldn’t lead Miami all the way to the MLS Cup as they suffered a shock elimination to Atlanta United in the first round of the play-offs.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe Argentina captain’s contract runs out next December, but co-owner Jorge Mas is “very confident” that his star player will sign a new deal.Mas said: “As I said before, I’m very confident that he’ll be opening our new stadium in ’26.Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez’s sons playing in same Inter Miami team as incredible video shows wonderkids in action “I’ll be sitting with Leo, you know, now at some point in the off-season.”And I’m optimistic that as long as Leo’s health holds up, that we’ll be seeing him in pink.”Messi overcame runner-up and Columbus Crew star Cucho HernandezCredit: GettyMessi also beat ex-Liverpool and Aston Villa ace Christian Benteke of DC UnitedCredit: AP More

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      Watch fighter Justin Watson produce ‘fastest knockout EVER’ with just one punch in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship

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      BARE-KNUCKLE boxer Justin Watson produced what’s been described as the “fastest knockout” in combat sports history.The Warmonger locked horns with Cole Ferrell on a stacked BKFC 69 card in Atlanta, Georgia, early on Saturday morning.Justin Watson uncorked a rapid right hand a split second into his BKFC 69 clash with Cole FerrellCredit: BKFCWatson’s right hand landed flush on the chin of Ferrell and separated him from consciousnessCredit: BKFCThe referee immediately waved off the contestCredit: BKFCBut their featherweight showdown lasted the blink of an eye as Watson took Ferrell out with a single punch.Waston separated his opponent from consciousness with a hellacious overhand right that you would have missed if you’d blinked.The stunning KO came in at staggering 2.9 seconds and, understandably, went viral.One stunned viewer of the knockout wrote on X along with the famous ‘Friday’ meme: “Damn.”READ MORE BOXING NEWSAnother said: “[That’s] insane.”And another said: “Holy s**t.”One remarked: “Me clocking out of work the first second possible.”Another chimed in: “You can make the argument that is a 1.30 seconds KO.”Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSJustin Watson’s handiwork and celebraation went viralCredit: BKFCWatson’s incredibly quick night at the office even drew a reaction from BKFC co-owner and UFC superstar Conor McGregor.The Notorious shared a video of Watson’s wicked shot to his Instagram story and wrote: “The world’s fastest KO! Wow!”‘Knocked 60% of the water from his body!’ – Watch huge pile of SPIT fly out of bareknuckle star’s mouth after brutal KO It’s not been verified yet, but Watson’s knockout is a strong contender to be the fastest in combat sports history.It has, however, been confirmed as the quickest in BKFC’s six-year history.The fastest recorded knockout in boxing is Mike Collins’ four-second stoppage of Pat Brownson back in 1947.The fastest KO in MMA history is owned by Luis Hernandez, who brutally stopped Brian Topp in three seconds in their Titan FC 83 bout in July 2024. Jorge Masvidal is the owner of the fastest KO in UFC history, with his viral flying knee stoppage of Ben Askren coming at just five seconds of their UFC 239 in July 2019.Watson produced a celebration worthy of the KO, performing a cutting-throat gesture before cupping his hands to his ears.And he was proud as punch of his night’s work.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe told Jais Sports Takes: “It’s exactly what I came to do.”I knew what I was coming to do and the plan worked.” More