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    Nick Ball vs Ronny Rios: Date, exact ring walk, TV channel and live stream for featherweight title fight

    NICK BALL returns to the ring on Saturday night for the first defence of his WBA featherweight title.The pint-sized pugilist, 27, will face American Ronny Rios, 34, at the M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool, in front of his home crowd for the first time in more than four years.Nick Ball won the title in Saudi Arabia in June with a brilliant performance against Raymond FordCredit: GettyThe 5ft 2in Ball has had his last two fights in Saudi Arabia, the first a controversial draw with Rey Vargas before finally getting his hand on a title belt against the previously unbeaten Raymond Ford in June.It will be Ball’s third title fight of 2024 and his first defence of his world title in front of a sold out arena.When is Nick Ball vs Ronny Rios?The fight takes place on Saturday, October 5.Timings are yet to be confirmed but we expect the ring walk to take place at 10.30pm.The card takes place at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool.What TV channel is showing Nick Ball vs Ronny Rios and can it be live streamed?Nick Ball is under Frank Warren’s Queensbury banner so the fight will take place on TNT Sports in the UK.TNT Sports 2 is the channel with coverage from 7pm.It is also on TNT Sports Ultimate for 4k viewing.Those in the UK can also stream it on Discovery+.US viewers can watch the action on ESPN+ from 2pm ET.Who is on the card?Nick Ball vs Ronny Rios (WBA featherweight title)Henry Turner vs Jack Rafferty (British super-lightweight title)Andrew Cain vs Lazaro CasseresJadier Herrera vs Oliver FloresJames McGivern vs Requen Cona Facundo ArceBrad Strand vs Marvin SolanoJack Turner vs Gonzalo CorinaldesiNelson Birchall vs Mark ButlerBoma Brown vs Amine BoucettaLucas Biswana vs Jakub LaskowskiWalter Fury vs Dale ArrowsmithJoe Cooper vs Lukasz BarabaszWhat’s been said?Ball said: “There are a lot of big fights out there for me.”I need to get through this and hopefully we can get one of the other champions in the ring. “I have shown that I will go anywhere and fight anybody.”Most read in Boxing More

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    Stunned fans ask ‘I thought Martin Tyler had retired?’ as legendary Sky Sports commentator returns to UK screens

    FANS were left gasping “I thought he retired” as legendary Sky Sports commentator Martin Tyler returned to UK screens.The man known as the “Voice of the Premier League” left his role at Sky last year after 33 years in the beautiful game.Martin Tyler shocked fans as he made a return to UK screensCredit: GettyTyler brought fans many memorable moments, including the famous Sergio Aguero line as Man City netted late goals to win their first Premier League title in 2011.The ace’s absence was notable last term, with many lamenting his exit.But contrary to belief, Tyler has not yet retired.And he delighted fans by returning to screens for Sky rival TNT Sports.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLTyler delivered a passionate performance as he commentated on Atletico Madrid’s Champions League group stage defeat to Benfica.And supporters quickly took to social media to express their surprise and delight.One said: “I thought Martin Tyler had retired?”Another declared: “Martin Tyler on TNT Sports, what on earth.”Most read in Champions LeagueFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSOne added: “When you sign up Tyler it seems odd to relegate him to a game nobody is watching.”However, it’s not the first time Tyler has appeared on TNT Sports.Football stars’ weird phobiasAround Christmas last year, he took over commentary duties for the group game between Porto and Shakhtar Donetsk.Tyler also works with the Premier League’s production team.And he provides commentary for the worldwide feed of English top-flight games. More

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    Laura Woods makes rude joke about getting naked live on TNT Sports ahead of Aston Villa vs Bayern Munich

    LAURA WOODS showed she’s in rude health with a naughty joke live on TNT Sports.The presenter, who announced in July she is pregnant, was interviewing Aston Villa defender Tyrone Mings ahead of their Bayern Munich tie.Laura Woods made a daring aside in an interview with Tyrone MingsCredit: PAViewers might have been more surprised than Woodsy lookedCredit: AlamyHome fans are itching for much-missed Mings to return after 14 months out with a knee injury.The 18-cap Englishman has resumed gentle action but is not yet ready for Unai Emery’s high-flying first-team squad.And fans who spotted the popular 31-year-old chanted: “Get your kit on.”Woods broke from her pre-match chat to exclaim: “That’s the first time fans have ever sung get your kit ON.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe mischievous exchange came as Villa uncover what it’s like to take on the cream of Europe.Having won 3-0 at Young Boys in their Champions League opener, last season’s surprise Prem package hosted six-time European kings Bayern.Villa centre-back Pau Torres had a goal ruled out for offside before the break in a rousing contest.Meanwhile, Woods is enjoying life too, having got engaged to Love Island star Adam Collard in September.Most read in Champions LeagueVilla defender Mings was chatting to Woods when she made her quipCredit: PAFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThe couple had already confirmed they are expecting her first child.And The Sun revealed on Tuesday how she has just paid herself a £400,000 dividend to mark her switch to ITV and TNT.Watch hilarious moment Laura Woods cracks cheeky joke live on TNT Sports leaving Ferdinand and Crouch in stitchesThe Arsenal fan, 37, has seen her earnings soar since leaving talkSPORT in June 2023.No wonder she’s relaxed enough to spice up her broadcasting with cheeky asides. A glimpse into the life of the broadcaster…She has gathered a huge social media following in recent yearsCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsyLaura regularly hosts DAZN’s boxing coverage as wellCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsyLaura is the new face of TNT Sports’ Champions League coverageLaura presented coverage of Anthony Joshua’s bout with Jermaine FranklinCredit: RexShe has become TNT Sports’ main Champions League anchor this seasonCredit: GettyLaura also likes to let her hair down when not workingCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsyLaura went Instagram official with her romance with Adam CollardCredit: InstagramLaura is dating former Love Island star Adam CollardCredit: InstagramThe presenter is ITV’s host for Lionesses coverageCredit: GettyShe also works for ITV on their coverage of the NFLCredit: InstagramShe loves a day at the races during the summerCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsyWoods previously hosted the talkSPORT Breakfast alongside great pal Ally McCoistCredit: Instagram More

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    Watch Martin Keown get in line ‘he thought of on way in to TNT Sports studio’ during Arsenal’s win over PSG

    MARTIN KEOWN left his TNT Sports studio colleagues grinning from ear-to-ear after hitting them with a cheesy joke.Arsenal legend Keown was appearing on the broadcaster’s Goals Show Extra for the Champions League.Martin Keown left his TNT Sports colleagues grinning with a cheesy jokeCredit: TNT SPORTSIt left his colleagues grinningKeown’s former side were in action against Paris Saint-Germain at the Emirates. First half goals from Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka gave way to a stalwart defensive showing in the second half.The shutout was their fifth clean sheet of the season, and it seems Keown himself had been waiting for the chance to lavish some praise on Mikel Arteta’s side.To do so the former defender cracked a pun to leave his colleagues grinning.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWhile speaking about the Gunners defensive efforts during the game, the 58-year-old said: “When you look at that Arsenal defence [and] the players in there, they’ve been magnifient.”That rearguard, the Thames Barrier has been shut down there tonight.”The joke left former Manchester United star Owen Hargreaves with a wide grin, before presenter Matt Smith asked: “When did you have that [thought]. Did you have that on the way in today?”Keown quipped back: “It’s just to keep James [Horncastle] awake.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSArsenal ratings vs PSG as Havertz makes striker spot his own… but Calafiori shows chinks in his armourKAI HAVERTZ and Bukayo Saka sent Arsenal to a deserved victory borne of first-half dominance.Paris Saint-Germain did hit the bar and the post as they improved after the break in this Champions League tie.But Emirates chief Mikel Arteta will mostly be delighted with his side’s latest solid display in Europe’s top club competition.Here’s how SunSport’s Jordan Davies rated the Gunners at the Emirates on Tuesday.DAVID RAYA – 7Was perhaps busier than he usually is at home.Helplessly watched a Nuno Mendes effort smack his far post and stood firm to deny Achraf Hakimi at his near post.RICCARDO CALAFIORI – 6A frantic display, one that had more shaky moments than good. Kept busy by Hakimi and was done for pace on a few occasions but recovered well.A mistake early in the second half almost gave PSG a way back into the game. Needs to iron out these errors from his game, particularly when he is so dangerous in attack.However, he was playing at right-back for the first time in his career after the break.WILLIAM SALIBA – 7Did not have much to do. A stray pass early on could have been costly but other than that another reliable and strong performance.GABRIEL – 7Sprayed some nice passes about from deep but this was a stress-free night’s work compared to the Premier League.JURRIEN TIMBER – 8Just how on earth does Ben White get back in this side at right back? Another immaculate display from a man who seemingly has it all in defence and attack.Well, White may well get his chance after Timber was subbed off at half-time.DECLAN RICE – 7Solid as a rock and building a real partnership with Partey in midfield. Had a chance to drive forward just before the half hour mark but his pass to Saka was cut out.THOMAS PARTEY – 8So consistent at the moment, something Arsenal fans have not seen from the Ghanaian midfielder in a long time owing mostly to injury.Made some crucial interceptions and showed real composure playing out from deep.LEANDRO TROSSARD – 8One of Arsenal’s most important players right now. Since his red card at Man City, he has notched a goal and an assist – the latter here for Havertz to open the scoring with a perfectly-timed cross.BUKAYO SAKA – 7After an early shot over the bar from a trademark cut inside, the England international had a slight drop off in influence before his scuffed free-kick flew in untouched from out wide.Still, he gave Mendes a torrid time at left-back. Even PSG manager Luis Enrique watched on at times in awe inside his technical area.GABRIEL MARTINELLI – 7A quiet night for the Brazilian following his first goal since March against Leicester, which may have been down to a big collision with Gianluigi Donnarumma in the first few minutes.Should have made it 3-0 with a volley inside the box after the break but it was straight at Donnarumma. Unlucky not to get on the scoresheet.KAI HAVERTZ – 9Brave and brilliant to head in from Trossard’s teasing cross, despite the onrushing lump that is Donnarumma trying to take his head off.Almost had an assist too with a cute lay-up for Martinelli in the box. The striker-midfield debate should be over – Havertz is a top-class centre forward.SUBS:JAKUB KIWIOR (TIMBER, 45) – 7Did what was expected of him at left-back. Produced a good recovery tackle on Kang-in Lee in the box.MIKEL MERINO (PARTEY, 64) – 7Finally, a debut for the Spaniard. Some neat touches under pressure, slotting in seamlessly next to Rice.GABRIEL JESUS (TROSSARD, 74) – 6Looked desperate to impress having struggled for starts so far and that looks to be working against him – things just aren’t clicking.MYLES LEWIS-SKELLY (SAKA, 92) – N/AKeown made 442 appearances for Arsenal after coming through the club’s academy in 1985.He originally left the Gunners in 1986 to join Aston Villa, spending three years there before signing for Everton in 1989.Watch Chelsea icon Frank Lampard leave Amazon Prime Video pundits stunned with brutal put down of Arsenal pairAfter four years he then rejoined Arsenal and remained there until 2004, winning three Premier League titles, four FA Cups and three Community Shields.Last night’s win over PSG leaves Arsenal eighth in the table, having drawn their opening game against Atalanta. More

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    Laura Woods pays herself HUGE dividend sum to celebrate her move to ITV and TNT Sports

    TELLY presenter Laura Woods paid herself a £400,000 dividend to celebrate her move to ITV and TNT Sports.The football and boxing host, 37, saw her earnings shoot up after she departed talkSPORT in June 2023.Laura Woods paid herself a £400,000 dividend to celebrate her move to ITV and TNT SportsCredit: GettyPaperwork from her company The Pig and I, which handles her TV cash, showed she paid herself the dividend — the equivalent of £35,000 a month.It is the first time she has paid herself anything since setting up the business in 2014.She also received an advance worth £512,292, according to company accounts which cover to the end of 2023.After giving herself the massive pay out, her firm still has assets of £635,247, including £460,501 cash in the bank.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLShe is said to have earned £250,000 a year at TalkSPORT and is rumoured to have had a huge pay rise on her move to TNT Sports.The Arsenal fan worked her way to the top by starting as a runner on Sky Sports. Laura, who is engaged to former Love Island star Adam Collard, 28, announced in July that she was pregnant with her first child.Inside Adam Collard and Laura Woods’ romantic engagement as Love Island star gets down on one knee at five star hotel in Cornwall More

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    Man Utd legend Rio Ferdinand shuts down Laura Woods live on TNT Sports and says ‘can we move on QUICKLY’

    MANCHESTER UNITED legend Rio Ferdinand snapped at Laura Woods before asking to “move on quickly.”The incident occurred live on TNT Sports ahead of Man City’s Champions League group stage game against Slovan Bratislava.Rio Ferdinand snapped at Laura Woods live on TNT SportHe asked her to ‘move on quickly’ during one segmentFerdinand and Woods were joined by City icon Joleon Lescott in the studio.But talk soon turned to United’s dismal form in the Premier League.Erik ten Hag has won just two of six games this season while record two successive defeats.The latest came in an abysmal 3-0 home hammering against Tottenham on Sunday.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd United’s boss is now clinging onto his job, with results in his next two games against Porto and Aston Villa vitally important.Red Devils hero Ferdinand won plenty of trophies during his time at Old Trafford, including six titles and the Champions League.And he admitted he was shocked that United appear to have already imploded so soon into the new campaign.Ferdinand said: “Before a ball was kicked I was optimistic. People are now starting to question the manager. I didn’t see it coming that quick.”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThis saw Woods fan the flames by reminding Ferdinand that United’s next run of games are going to be even harder.She noted: “The games aren’t getting easier, they get more difficult.”’He’s done!’ | How woeful tactics & Dalot shocker saw Spurs smash Man Utd to spell end for Ten HagMan Utd face four away games in their next five fixturesThis saw Lescott then join in as he gave his thoughts on United’s situation.But as Woods was about to respond, Ferdinand quickly interjected to shut down all talk around his former side.He jokingly snapped: “Laura can we move on please, quickly?”Fans were also quick to have their say on the banter.One said: “Don’t blame him.”Another declared: “Why does everything revolve around United?”READ MORE SUN STORIESOne noted: “Even when we’re not playing everyone talks about us.”Another added: “Hated, adored, never ignored.”Man Utd ratings vs TottenhamMANCHESTER UNITED suffered a 3-0 thrashing against Tottenham at Old Trafford.Captain Bruno Fernandes was sent off in the first half for fouling James Maddison, forcing Erik Ten Hag’s side to play with 10 men against Ange Postecoglou’s team.After back-to-back draws against Crystal Palace and FC Twente fans hoped United would redeem themselves against Spurs.However, the match at Old Trafford quickly turned sour. Brennan Johnson scored early and things worsened when Fernandes was sent off allowing Spurs to extend their lead to 3-0.And here is how SunSports Charlie Wyett rated the Manchester United stars.Andre Onana – 5Stood his ground to deliver a good save from Timo Werner who was clean through – no chance for either goal.Noussair Mazraoui – 5First in the refs’ book for chopping down Destiny Udogie. Could also have blocked Micky van de Ven for the goal. Just watched Solanke make it 3-0.Matthijs de Ligt – 4Shocking first half. Failed to cut out the cross from Micky van de Ven which led to the first goal.Lisandro Martinez – 5Switched off for the Spurs goal and was drawn to the ball and Johnson was left unmarked.Diogo Dalot – 5Gave the ball away in dangerous areas and struggled against Johnson.Manuel Ugarte – 5Suffered a stinker and was lucky to last until the 73rd minute.Kobbie Mainoo – 5Not one of his better performances and was taken off just before half-time following Fernandes’ sending-off.Marcus Rashford – 5Over-ran the ball for Tottenham’s first. Way off the pace.Bruno Fernandes – 4Arguably the worst captain in United’s history. Deserved red card for his challenge on James Maddison.Alejandro Garnacho – 6Had United’s only chance in the first half but hit the outside of the post. Improved in the second half.Joshua Zirkzee – 5Looked completely lost up front – threatening to be another poor Erik ten Hag signing. Replaced at half-time.Subs:Mount (for Mainoo 45)  5, Casemiro (for Zirkzee 46) 7, Hojlund (for Rashford 73) 5, Eriksen (for Ugarte 73) 5. More

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    TNT Sports pundit forced to pull out of Premier League duties creating unwanted history

    TNT SPORTS pundit Peter Crouch created unwanted history after pulling out of media duties.Last Saturday, the former England striker was set to be a part of the coverage as Chelsea beat West Ham 3-0.Peter Crouch pulled out of punditry duty last nightCredit: RexBut Crouch was absent from screens due to a back injury. TNT Sports were forced into a last minute reshuffle, with Jules Breach, Joe Cole, Lynsey Hipgrave, Lucy Ward and Darren Fletcher made to do extra pre-match interviews and analysis.Crouch told his self-titled podcast: “I pulled out of West Ham vs Chelsea injured.”It is the back, I basically went to spasm on Thursday and I thought it would just go.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”But moved into Friday and it was much worse.”I woke up on Saturday morning and I could not move – just lying flat on the floor – could not move.”Fair play to Joe Cole, Jules, Lynsey, Lucy, Fletch and everyone involved, they ended up covering it quite well I thought.”I realised they actually do not need me.”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSPodcast co-host Chris Stark joked: “You are the first ever pundit to miss a game through injury.”Crouch was not involved in coverage of today’s TNT Sports game as Manchester City face Newcastle – yet his appearance was planned as Joleon Lescott stepped in. I felt like the whole world was laughing at me on my debut – 30,000 people were calling me a ‘freak’ More

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    UK pubs set to pour over 23 MILLION extra pints due to controversial football fixture changes

    EUROPEAN football’s new calendar has not proved universally popular among top level players after Manchester City’s Rodri mooted a strike.But controversial changes to the Champions League and Europa League may provide a welcome boost to the UK’s hospitality industry.The new Champions League format has caused a stir among playersCredit: AFPBut pubs are set to benefit from the changesCredit: GettyA TNT Sports press release read: “New research by the TNT Sports commercial team has found that pubs showing European football this season can expect to pour 23m additional pints.”[That’s] a total of 200m pints across European game days, compared to 177m pints poured last season, a result of the new UEFA Champions League format and increased European game days across its club competitions. “TNT Sports has created an xP (expected pints) league table, which shows pint sales for pubs showing the football across the UK on European game days.”With more European football games than ever before, pubs showing TNT Sports can show more live football with venues tipped to sell more pints compared to last season, an approximate boost of £10m in sales across the UK.”READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThe company’s research showed that 93 per cent of pub-goers said they would go to the pub to watch the Champions League.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBut more than half stated that they wouldn’t normally go to the pub in midweek unless the Champions League or Europa League was on.TNT Sports added: “Based on data from last season, the research also shows which regions are set to benefit the most from increased beer sales on European game days across the season, with the North West top of the table with an XP of 28.6m pints to be consumed. Serie A clash involving Champions League club POSTPONED after torrential rain as 19-word statement released”The South East is in second with 22.8m pints expected to be pulled, while London will see 19.5m pints served.”Most read in Champions LeagueManchester United host FC Twente tomorrow night in a first ever Europa League-only week of European football.Tottenham will follow on Thursday with a home game against Qarabag.Title-chasing Man City and Arsenal are next in action on Tuesday, October 1.City travel to Slovakia to face Slovan Bratislava while Mikel Arteta’s men face a huge test at home to PSG.On Wednesday, October 2, Liverpool play host to Serie A surprise package Bologna.And the same evening, Aston Villa play their first home Champions League clash in over 41 years as they take on Bayern Munich.With Man City, Man Utd and Liverpool all in Europe this season, the North West is set to sell the most pints of any UK regionCredit: TNT SPORTS More