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      Why Liverpool’s Premier League clash with Luton isn’t on TV due to bizarre blackout rule

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      LIVERPOOL face Luton in their rearranged Premier League clash on Wednesday night.But the tie is NOT being shown live on TV due to a bizarre rule.
      Luton make the trip to Liverpool on Wednesday nightCredit: The Times
      The Reds were originally set to host the Hatters at Anfield this coming Saturday, February 24.
      But due to Jurgen Klopp’s side booking their place in Sunday’s Carabao Cup final against Chelsea, the Premier League match needed to be rescheduled.
      And the clash was brought forward three days to Wednesday night, with a 7.30pm kick-off under the lights on Merseyside.
      However, fans will not be able to watch the action live on UK TV.
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      That is because the match was not originally selected by broadcasters Sky Sports or TNT Sports.
      And that meant it was due to be played at 3pm on Saturday – during the nationwide TV football blackout.
      Therefore, the match cannot subsequently be picked up by Sky or TNT because the companies have a limited number of matches as part of their deals with the Premier League.
      So the fixture remains untelevised – just like Manchester City vs Brentford 24 hours earlier, which was moved due to the Treble winners’ involvement in the Club World Cup over Christmas.
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      Liverpool vs Luton will be available on talkSPORT radio.
      On the same night, Arsenal’s trip to FC Porto and Napoli vs Barcelona in the Champions League are both on TNT Sports.
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      Sky Sports, meanwhile, have live coverage of Bradford City vs Wycombe Wanderers in the EFL Trophy semi-final.
      Liverpool go into the game with Luton off the back of their thumping 4-1 win at Brentford and sitting top of the table.
      Mo Salah returned with a goal and an assist in West London.
      But Klopp is sweating on the fitness of Curtis Jones, Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota who all went off injured just eight days before the Carabao Cup final.
      Luton remain in the thick of the relegation scrap but were unfortunate to lose 2-1 to Manchester United on Sunday, undone by a couple of errors and Casemiro escaping a red card. More

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      ‘Ask the missus’ – Peter Crouch and Joe Cole in stitches live on TV as TNT Sports presenter asks ‘does size matter?’

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      PETER CROUCH and Joe Cole were left in stitches after they were posed an innuendo loaded question on live TV.TNT Sports presenter Lynsey Hipgrave joked around with the two ex-pros as the trio brought fans coverage of Brentford vs Liverpool.
      Lynsey Hipgrave left Peter Crouch and Joe Cole in stitches with her crude question
      Hipgrave was asking the experts about how both teams were setting up before the game kicked off when she saw an opportunity to crack a joke.
      Discussing the physical centre-forwards starting for both sides, Ivan Toney and Darwin Nunez, the 44-year-old asked: “Does size matter?”
      She said: “We seem to be seeing so many towering number nines in the Premier League this season, so I guess the question is… does size matter?”
      The hilarious question left both Cole and Crouch unable to control their laughter.
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      Crouchy, who himself is an unbelievable 6ft 7inches tall, batted off the question, saying: “Ooh Lyns, what a question.
      “I don’t know if I’m equipped to answer that one!”
      While Cole, who is on the opposite end of the spectrum at just 5ft 9inches tall, suggested his partner would have to answer the question for him.
      He joked: “You’ll have to ask the missus.”
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      Crouch himself was often using his height to find the back of the net throughout his career – scoring the joint most headed goals in Premier League history.
      The former England star scored 40 times with his noggin, the same amount as fellow Three Lions number nine Harry Kane.
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      On the pitch at the G-Tech Community Stadium it would seem stature still matters as Darwin Nunez utilised his power to get on the end of a Diogo Jota assist and put Liverpool a goal to the good against Brentford.
      The Reds added another two goals to Nunez’s opener through Alexis Mac Allister and Mohamed Salah.
      But Ivan Toney caused concern for Jurgen Klopp when he pulled one back for the Bees with 15 minutes to play.
      The German boss was able to breather a sigh of relief soon afterwards though when Cody Gakpo added a fourth to put Liverpool out of sight and seal a 4-1 victory. More

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      Major broadcasting change to FA Cup with BBC or ITV set to lose coverage as fans rage about deal with new channel

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      FOOTBALL fans are going to be able to watch more FA Cup games than ever.But it won’t be entirely free with the FA agreeing a new four-year deal with paid broadcaster TNT Sports.
      TNT Sports will be the new home of the FA CupCredit: Reuters
      The new deal will begin from the 2025/26 season and will see every game from the third round onwards, outside of the 3pm kick offs, televised.
      TNT Sports, who currently show Champions League and Premier League coverage, charge a subscription fee to watch their coverage.
      But the FA have confirmed in a statement that the FA Cup will still be shown on free-to-air channels alongside TNT Sports.
      However it is not known what channel that will be with the statement adding that it will be “confirmed in due course”.
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      ITV and BBC currently share the rights to show the historic competition.
      Mark Bullingham, FA Chief Executive, said: “This new partnership will see selected matches shown live on TNT Sports, as well as free-to-air, from the first round of the competition through to the Final at Wembley Stadium.

      “TNT Sports are an outstanding broadcaster with an impressive record of showing some of the biggest and best sporting events around the world,
      “So we are delighted to be working with them on our shared commitment and long-term vision that will ensure the Emirates FA Cup continues to thrive over the coming year.”
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      The deal will also see TNT televise the Community Shield, and the FA Youth Cup semi-finals and final.
      Some fans have been left fuming by the news with frustration over having to pay to watch the 153-year-old competition.
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      One wrote on social media: “Grim. FA Cup behind a paywall. Totally grim.”
      While another added: “This is wrong. The world’s oldest and most prestigious national cup competition should always be free-to-air.”
      A third wrote: “Taking the FA Cup off terrestrial TV is absolutely sickening.” More

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      Gary Lineker’s ultimate pundit 5-a-side team revealed with legends from BBC Sport, Sky Sports and TNT Sports

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      GARY LINEKER has picked a host of legendary names after being tasked with choosing his ultimate five-a-side team of pundits.The former Leicester and Everton star was one of the best strikers on the planet during the 1980s.
      Gary Lineker has named his ultimate 5-a-side team of the pundits he has worked withCredit: The Rest is Football
      His Golden Boot exploits at the 1986 World Cup for England earned him a dream move to Barcelona, where he achieved cult hero status with an El Clasico hat-trick against bitter rivals Real Madrid.
      Lineker, who helped the Three Lions to reach the semi-final of Italia ‘90, returned to Tottenham in 1989 and won the FA Cup.
      He finished his playing days with a two-year spell in Japan at Grampus Eight before returning to these shores and working as a pundit.
      And after impressing on Match of the Day, Lineker was made host of the long-running hit BBC show in 1999 as he replaced Des Lynham, and he’s had the job ever since.
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      During an appearance on The Rest is Football podcast alongside Alan Shearer, they were asked to name a five-a-side team out of the pundits they have or currently work with.
      And Lineker opted for a brilliant side of legendary names who now start on BBC Sport, Sky Sports and TNT Sports when naming his.
      Speaking to Newcastle’s all-time top scorer Shearer, he began with: “You’d definitely be in my five-a-side, Alan.
      “I’d have Thierry Henry, who we’ve worked with many times of course in World Cups and hopefully the Euros.”
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      After naming Arsenal’s record goalscorer, he then opted for another ex-Gunner.
      “How about Cesc Fabregas,” before both he and Shearer agreed that Roy Keane would be in there.
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      But Lineker then seemingly opted for a defender instead of the now Sky Sports pundit Keane – and Shearer was quick to state that he would not argue with his choice.
      “Rio Ferdinand – defender,” he said.
      And then after Manchester United icon Peter Schmeichel and ex-Newcastle stopper Shay Given were both touted to be keepers, it was the Great Dane that Lineker picked as he said he had “just edged it”. More

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      Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk TV channels CONFIRMED in never-before-seen move with fans to be spoiled for choice

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      TYSON FURY’S mega showdown with Olesksandr Usyk will be shown live on Sky Sports, TNT Sports and DAZN – in a landmark agreement. The heavyweight giants finally face off for their mouth-watering bust-up in Saudi Arabia on February 17.
      Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will face off on February 17Credit: Getty
      And fans will have a choice of broadcasters to watch the action from in the UK.
      The three major channels will be fighting over the viewing figures.
      It is the first time ever the three broadcasters have all shown the same boxing fight.
      Laura Woods will host TNT’s coverage of the undisputed heavyweight championship fight live in Riyadh.
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      She will be joined by pundits Carl Frampton, Richie Woodhall and Steve Bunce ringside.
      Sky are yet to confirm who will front their programme on the night, although it is expected to be Anna Woolhouse.
      And the fight – billed as the ‘Ring of Fire’ – will also be available on streaming platform DAZN.
      The DAZN website is offering fans the chance to purchase the pay-per-view programme for £24.99 plus a free month’s subscription.
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      However, Sky and TNT are yet to confirm how much they will charge.
      Fury vs Usyk will see an undisputed heavyweight champion crowned for the first time since Lennox Lewis in 1999.
      The pair both go into the bout unbeaten in professional boxing.
      Fury holds the WBC belt he ripped from Deontay Wilder in blistering fashion while Usyk has the WBO, WBA and IBF titles previously under Anthony Joshua’s possession.
      The epic fight trailer was released yesterday to build fans’ excitement with less than three weeks to go until the first bell.
      There will be two further world title fights on a thrilling night of boxing in the Middle East, too.
      Jai Opetaia goes up against Mairis Briedis for the IBF Cruiserweight title while Joe Cordina and Anthony Cacace’s fight has the IBF super-featherweight crown on the line.
      Anna Woolhouse is expected to front the programme on Sky Sports Box OfficeCredit: Getty
      Laura Woods will present the coverage on TNT SportsCredit: TNT via Twitter
      Carl Frampton will be alongside Woods once againCredit: TNT Box Office More

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      Newcastle star Jacob Murphy says ‘ouch… 12 weeks out for that’ at TNT Sports reporter in awkward live interview

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      JACOB MURPHY was left shocked during an awkward post-match interview on TNT Sports.The Newcastle winger spoke on the pitch at Villa Park following his side’s 3-1 win on Tuesday night.
      Jacob Murphy was almost left speechless during his TNT Sports interviewCredit: TNT Sports

      A brace from Fabian Schar and an Alex Moreno goal helped the Magpies claim all three points against Aston Villa.
      However, Murphy had believed he was the scorer of Newcastle’s third and was only informed otherwise during the interview.
      He was picked out at the far post as Eddie Howe’s side finished off a flowing counter attack to extend their lead.
      The ball deflected over the line off Moreno, though, after Murphy had stabbed the ball towards goal.
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      Standing alongside Schar, he was told by the TNT Sports reporter: “I’m not one to take away goals from attacking players but I think yours has gone down as a Moreno own goal.”
      In response, Murphy quipped: “Ouch… 12 weeks out for that.”
      The 28-year-old had been sidelined since late October with a shoulder injury before returning to the side.
      He missed 19 matches during his spell on the treatment table, which ended with a start in the FA Cup victory over Fulham on Saturday.
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      Had he been awarded the third goal, it would have been his first since scoring against Crystal Palace in October.
      Tuesday’s win sees Newcastle move up to seventh in the table, just three points behind West Ham.
      The Magpies are still 11 points adrift of the top four, though, after 22 matches of the season. More

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      Man City vs Man Utd derby clash MOVED for TV as new Premier League fixtures are revealed

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      THE Manchester derby is set for an unusual kick off time thanks to TV selections.Man City will host their neighbours Man Utd on Sunday March 3 with the game getting underway at 3:30pm.
      The Manchester derby will be shown on Sky Sports in MarchCredit: Getty
      The Daily Mail have reported that the decision to change the kick off time came as a result of talks between broadcasters and police.
      The match will be shown on Sky Sports and will mean that Burnley’s clash with Bournemouth will also kick off earlier to accommodate the unusual timing.
      The Turf Moor game will now start at 1pm with most Sunday fixtures normally scheduled for 2pm and 4:30pm.
      The remaining televised fixtures have been announced with a number of heavyweights seeing games moved for TV.
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      Luton Town’s battle with Aston Villa will be shown by Sky Sports on Saturday March 2.
      While Arsenal’s trip to face Sheffield United will be the Monday night fixture shown on Sky.
      The reverse Manchester derby fixture back in October was the only other 3:30pm kick off this season.
      And the break in routine didn’t shake Pep Guardola’s men who breezed past their local rivals.
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      The treble winners banged in three goals and took home all three points in a 3-0 victory at Old Trafford.
      City will be hoping they can put in another flawless performance when derby day rolls around again in early March.
      While Erik ten Hag’s Man Utd side will have to pull off some magic to get a result from the Etihad Stadium where they haven’t won in the league since 2021.
      Televised Premier League matches in March
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      Fans demand a refund as TNT Sports forced to CANCEL Tuesday’s live football with mysterious documentary taking its place

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      FURIOUS TNT Sports viewers have demanded a refund after a football match was cancelled.The National League clash between Altrincham and Rochdale was scheduled for tonight.
      TNT Sports were forced to cancel their originally scheduled programmeCredit: Getty
      Altrincham had to call off their game against Rochdale at the J. Davidson Stadium called off due to waterlogged pitchCredit: Getty
      However, the game was postponed at the J Davidson Stadium due to a waterlogged pitch.
      Following the announcement, TNT Sports posted on X, formerly known as Twitter: “Tonight’s televised TNT Sports game between Altrincham and Rochdale has been postponed.”
      Fans who were set to tune into the game took to social media to vent their frustration.
      One fan said: “Tuesday night ruined😩.”
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      A second said: “Does that mean the rescheduled game remains televised and no games will be televised tonight?”
      An angry third said: “Will you be refunding your viewers?”
      Others asked the broadcaster to move over to Boundary Park, what plays host to Oldham’s clash with Barnet, 22.5 miles away.
      One user said: “You moving over to Boundary Park?”
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      A second said: “Get over to Boundary Park, not far away.”
      The broadcaster also subsequently changed their scheduled programme runtime to display an “Original Documentaries” show between 19:30 and 21:15.

      However, this was updated to reveal the programme was “Back Into The Sunshine”.
      The TNT Sports original details English football’s return to European competition following the Heysel ban, when English teams were banned from competing in European competition for five seasons. More