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      ‘Should be on every F1 track’ – Eagle-eyed fans ecstatic after spotting subtle change to iconic Australia GP track

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      EAGLE-EYED Formula One fans were elated to discover a subtle change to the Australia Grand Prix circuit.F1 fans have flocked to Albert Park in Melbourne for the season opener to watch their heroes get back behind the wheel.F1 fans have gone crazy after spotting a subtle change to the Australia GPCredit: TikTok/mattamysIt is a subtle but impactful change designed to improve fan visibilityCredit: TikTok/mattamysPainting the fence black is a similar hack used for chicken wireCredit: TikTok/mattamysFans will be able to see the race better due to the fence seemingly blending more into the backgroundCredit: TikTok/mattamysIn 2024 more than 125,000 fans attended the Grand Prix weekend, with practice sessions at this year’s event surpassing the records set last year.But the lucky few fans who got tickets to go and watch F1 on the start-finish straight will benefit from a small but impactful change made to the iconic circuit.Fans in the grandstands are usually protected from potential crashes by a grey fence around the track.However, this year that fence has been painted a more striking tone of black.READ MORE IN F1The change was pointed out by TikToker Mattamys – who has nearly 5,000 followers on the social media platform – and was the “first thing” he noticed upon arrival.The new colour scheme will help fan visibility by blending in more with the background.It is a common trick used with chicken wire to help improve aesthetics and give a sense of invisibility to them.Reacting to the change, one fan on social media said: “That should be on every F1 track.”Most read in MotorsportJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSA second said: “Really good for photography.”A third said: “And it looks so much better.”‘Shock to the system’ – Lewis Hamilton makes surprise admission about progress in Ferrari car ahead of wet Australian GPAnother said: “Great for photos and also visibility, good idea.”It is unclear whether this change will extend to other circuits around the calendar.However, the change has not been extended to the full track, with only the start-finish straight having the change made.Other changes on track were also made to this year’s race after George Russell and Alex Albon suffered horrifying crashes last season.F1 Australia results1. Lando Norris (McLaren)2. Oscar Piastri (McLaren)3. Max Verstappen (Red Bull)4. George Russell (Mercedes)5. Yuki Tsunoda (Racing Bulls)6. Alex Albon (Williams)7. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)8. Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari)9. Pierre Gasly (Alpine)10. Carlos Sainz (Williams)11. Isack Hadjar (Racing Bulls)12. Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin)13. Lance Stroll (Aston Martin)14. Jack Doohan (Alpine)15. Gabriel Bortoleto (Sauber)16. Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes)17. Nico Hulkenberg (Sauber)18. Liam Lawson (Red Bull)19. Esteban Ocon (Haas)20. Oliver Bearman (Haas)The changes have come at Turns 6 and 7.The first change has seen the barrier moved and angled differently to stop a car bouncing back into the track.Sections of the kerbing have been slightly flattened to reduce the risk of potential instability caused by the bumps.Meanwhile, adjustments have also been made to the gravel traps by bringing them closer to the kerbs.READ MORE SUN STORIESLando Norris took pole ahead of home favourite Oscar Piastri as McLaren secured a front-row lockout during qualifying.Max Verstappen managed P3 with George Russell P4, while Lewis Hamilton qualified down in P8 as he admitted he has a “big learning curve” to go through this weekend on his Ferrari debut. More

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      Nick Ball vs TJ Doheny weigh-in descends into chaos with security pulling pair apart

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      NICK BALL almost came to blows with opponent TJ Doheny during a heated final face-off.The Liverpudlian went eye-to-eye with the former IBF super-bantamweight champion during the weigh-ins for their featherweight showdown on Saturday night.Nick Ball defence his WBA featherweight title against TJ Doheny on Saturday nightCredit: LEGHT DAWNEYThe pair took part in a tense final stardownCredit: LEGHT DAWNEYSecurity had to stop the 126-pounders from prematurely trading blowsCredit: LEGHT DAWNEYAnd they could very well have prematurely traded blows had it not been for the intervention of security.Tensions rose between the pair as a fired-up Doheny fired verbal jabs the way of WBA 126lbs titleholder.Ball wasn’t in the mood to let the Irishman have the final word, saying: “You’re not ready”, before they continued to trade verbal barbs.Doheny took things to the next level by pushing Ball on the shoulder his WBA strap was draped over.READ MORE BOXING NEWSBall didn’t take too kindly to the challenger’s antics, returning the favour.Doheny, 38, fumed at the physical response and made a beeline for the champion before being held back by security.Footage of the incident went viral on social media and received a slew of comments from boxing fans, one of whom wrote on X: “The speaker always ends badly.”Another said: “Circus.”Most read in BoxingJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSTJ Doheny initially missed championship weight but eventually hit the 126lbs markCredit: LEIGH DAWNEYAnd another said: “First time seeing Nick Ball actually getting p****d off.”One remarked: “Exciting showdown.” Another chimed in: “Sell it.”Nick Ball is the British world champ likened to Mike Tyson tipped to fight pound-for-pound KO king Naoya InoueThe fight was briefly in doubt when Doheny missed the featherweight title limit, coming in an ounce over the 126lbs mark.But the Irishman returned to the scales an hour later bang on weight.Ball claimed the WBA’s featherweight throne last June with a decision victory over Raymond Ford in Saudi Arabia.And ‘The Wrecking Ball’ made his maiden defence of the belt the following October, stopping Ronny Rios in the tenth round of their Merseyside melee. More

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      ‘Looking forward to him joining Man Utd’ – Cheeky fans taunt Arsenal as 15-year-old is promoted to first-team training

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans brutally mocked Arsenal after a 15-year-old academy wonderkid was spotted training with Mikel Arteta’s first-team.The Old Trafford faithful reckon they can STEAL Max Dowman from Hale End, after prying Chido Obi and Ayden Heaven over the last year.Arsenal wonderkid Max Dowman is the new kid on the block at ArsenalManager Mikel Arteta has introduced Dowman to first team training sessionsArsenal’s trio of starlets Dowman, Ethan Nwaneri, and Myles Lewis-Skelly pose for a snap in DubaiBut Arsenal fans will surely riot if Mikel Arteta and Co. let this one go.Dowman has been a name on the lips of Gooners throughout the season and he has been pictured training with the first team regularly.And the Arsenal hierarchy are keen to show upcoming talent there is a pathway to the Prem after a two window exodus. Fans were utterly devastated to see record-breaking academy starlet Obi reject schoolboy terms and leave for Man Utd last summer.READ MORE ON ARSENALWhile Hale End defender Ayden Heaven soon followed Obi to Carrington in January.And Man Utd supporters have issued a hiliarious ‘watch out’ warning to the Emirates faithful, hinting Dowman might jump ship too.After spotting Dowman in Arsenal training ahead of Chelsea’s visit on Sunday, one fan wrote: “@ManUtd do your thing”.A second posted: “Looking forward to him joining United in 18 months 😁.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSA third added: “They are scared Man Utd will come knocking 😂😂.”While another said: “ManchesterUnited bound…”Arteta insists Arsenal are capable of reaching Champions League semi finals after PSV draw One more replied: “Can’t wait to see him at Old Trafford in a few years time!”Striker Obi, 17, has already broken into Man Utd’s first team, playing two Prem games and impressing fans in the club’s FA Cup shootout exit to Fulham.Meanwhile, Heaven came on at half-time against Arsenal on Sunday as Arteta’ side all but withdrew from the title race after a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford.The likes of Amario Cozier-Duberry, Lino Sousa and Reuell Walters left for Brighton, Aston Villa and Luton Town during the summer, but the departure which hurt most was that of Obi.Unsurprisingly, Arsenal don’t want a repeat of this.Meanwhile, Dowman was part of Arsenal’s first-team squad that travelled to Dubai for the winter training camp earlier this month.Former Arsenal whizzkid Chido Obi joined Man Utd last summerObi scored scored a club record of 32 goals for Arsenal under-18s in his last seasonAyden Heaven joined Man Utd from Arsenal in JanuaryThis season, teenagers Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri have gone from Hale End hopefuls to first team stars.The earliest point Arsenal can officially sign Dowman to scholarship terms is ahead of the 2026-27 season.The attacking midfielder has been compared to AC Milan legend Kaka by his youth coach.While he was fast-tracked into Arsenal’s U18 team at the tender age of just 13 by former teen prodigy Jack Wilshere.Up until then, luring him away wouldn’t be too tricky. Incredibly, he only turned 15 on December 31. Already, though, he turned heads in matches in the Uefa Youth League.Arteta handed Nwaneri his league debut against Brentford in September 2022, making him the youngest player in the competition’s history at 15 years and 181 days.READ MORE SUN STORIESIn December, Dowman became the youngest player ever to feature for Arsenal at Under 21 level or equivalent after coming off the bench in a 1-1 draw with BrightonMail Sport understands that multiple Premier League academies have approached Dowman’s father to register their interest his son. Man Utd ratings vs Arsenal as De Ligt shows exactly why Red Devils signed him but Zirkzee is as frustrating as everIT was a performance that would have pleased Ruben Amorim but a 1-1 draw with Arsenal does little to paper over the cracks at Manchester United.On a day when the Old Trafford crowd protested the owners, the players stood up to show their remains life in a club that fans say is experiencing a “slow death”.There was a lack of clear-cut chances in the opening 45 minutes as both sides goalscoring troubles continued.A moment of magic was needed and Fernandes stepped up as he so often does.Arsenal’s wall was full of man mountains, but Fernandes found the power, dip and accuracy to beat David Raya with his free-kick – even if the wall was marched 11.2 yards back instead of the regulated ten.Mikel Arteta’s side came out swinging in the second-half with their makeshift No9 up top, and it took a brilliant effort from Declan Rice to level the scores.United were able to frustrate them and remain a threat on the counter but eventually had to settle for a point in a much-improved performance.Here is how SunSport’s Martin Blackburn rated the United performances. More

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      Birmingham’s League One clash postponed at just nine days’ notice and fans have NO idea when they can play it

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      BIRMINGHAM are facing a fixture congestion nightmare after their League One clash with Stevenage has been postponed.Birmingham were scheduled to take on the Boro on March 22 at the Lamex Stadium.Birmingham announced their League One clash with Stevenage has been postponedCredit: RexHowever, Blues stated the game – which was scheduled to take place in nine days – has been postponed due to international call-ups.The League One outfit haven’t announced a new date in which the game will be played but promised a confirmation will be made “in due course”.Birmingham issued the following statement: “The League One fixture was set to take place at the Lamex Stadium on Saturday, 22 March, kick-off at 3pm.”A new date for this fixture, as well as Blues’ trip to Blackpool, will be announced in due course.”Read More on FootballStevenage confirmed the postponement was at Birmingham’s request.This raises questions as to when the sides can fit their postponed match in a packed schedule.Birmingham already have to fit in the Blackpool clash, which has to be moved due to their participation in the Vertu Trophy final against Peterborough on April 13.And, with games already scheduled every midweek between the international break and Easter, there seems to be only be ONE available date to fit in a game before the end of the season.Most read in EFLCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThat would be between the final two weekends of the campaign, which finishes on May 3.Birmingham appear all-but guaranteed to seal automatic promotion to the Championship, sitting 14 points clear of 3rd-placed Wrexham with 11 games to go.Wrexham clash descends into huge brawl at full-time as tempers flare after fiery League One clashAnd fans were convinced the club should have just played the game despite the international call-ups.Fans were left perplexed as they took to social media looking for answers.One fan tweeted: “We should have just played it.”I don’t know when we are going to fit it in now.”Another asked: “Are we gonna have to play one of the postponed games after the final day?”A third wondered: “Genuinely when are we playing this?”READ MORE SUN STORIESThis fan joked: “We’ll be playing this game in 2028 at this point.”And that one said: “Where are we fitting this in?” More

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      ‘Why can’t it ever be simple?’ – Chelsea fans miserable as home kit for 2025-26 leaked including ‘grunge graphic’

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      CHELSEA fans’ miserable 2025 has continued after they were left disappointed with the leaked design of their home kit for next season.The Blues have struggled for form in 2025, winning just six of their 12 games so far this calendar year which has seen them drop away from the battle for the Premier League title.Chelsea’s leaked new home kit left fans feeling blueCredit: https://www.footyheadlines.com/The kit features a grunge patternCredit: https://www.footyheadlines.com/The blue main colour is paired with splashes of white and redCredit: https://www.footyheadlines.com/They will be hoping the fortunes of Enzo Maresca’s side will get better as the rest of the year goes on.However, the home kit they will perform in from next season has been leaked by FootyHeadlines.The leaked photos reveal a Chelsea kit, sponsored by Nike, with the colours of the club’s traditional blue combined with splashes of red and white.New images of the kit also showed off the kit featuring a grunge graphic “to highlight the gritty, tough nature of the city and its citizens”.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut fans were left feeling quite blue over the new design, said to be the Dri-Fit ADV version.Taking to social media, one fan said: “It’s about time they stopped with the experimental kits.”A second said: “Why can we never have a clean and simple kit man!?”A third added: “Another miss.”Most read in FootballCheltenham Festival betting offers and free betsAnother said: “Why does every football shirt have to have a story behind it? Why can’t it simply just be a football shirt for playing football in.”In 2016, Chelsea signed then the largest kit deal in Premier League history when they penned a 15 year partnership worth £60million per year.‘I spent ages just looking at him’ – Playing vs Cristiano Ronaldo is my career highlight says star-struck Chelsea aceIt came after the Blues paid approximately £40m to terminate their previous 10-year deal with Adidas early.However, the biggest kit deal among Premier League clubs is the £90m per season deal between Manchester United and Adidas.Chelsea’s next game is the second leg of their clash with Copenhagen in the Europa Conference League.They take a 2-1 lead to tonight’s fixture Stamford Bridge. CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL 2025 LIVE: LATEST TIPS AND RESULTS FROM THE GREATEST SHOW ON TURF More

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      Furious fans hurl bottle at Jude Bellingham after Champions League controversy.. but Real Madrid star responds perfectly

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      JUDE BELLINGHAM silenced yobs who hurled a bottle at him after Real Madrid sealed a place in the Champions League quarter-finals.Real defeated rivals Atletico Madrid 4-2 on penalties on Wednesday in the second leg of their Last-16 encounter with Bellingham, 21, scoring from the spot before Antonio Rudiger secured qualification.Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham had objects hurled at him after beating Atletico MadridCredit: RexBellingham silenced yobs by heading away a plastic bottle that was thrown at himLos Blancos made it through despite a nervy encounter that saw the star midfielder’s England team-mate Conor Gallagher tying the aggregate on 2-2 just a few seconds after kick-off.Atletico couldn’t add to their 1-0 lead and thus the crunch derby went to pens where Bellingham kept his cool to help the reigning European champions advance to the next round.The ex-Birmingham star then led celebrations at the Metropolitano Stadium.That didn’t sit well with some home fans who started hurling objects at Bellingham and his team-mates.Read More on FootballBut a viral clip caught the Real star maintaining his composure with a brilliant reaction that showed his true class.The ex-Borussia Dortmund star saw a plastic bottle flying towards him and went on to head it away like he usually does on set pieces – a lot of which lead to a goal.Bellingham’s hilarious reaction and incredible resilience went viral with amazed fans storming social media.One fan tweeted: “What a video!”Most read in Champions LeagueAnother commented: “Absolute GOAT.”A third wrote: “Man redirected that bottle like it was a last-minute corner kick.”Jude Bellingham says ‘The Referee Made a Mistake’ giving red card This fan said: “Craziest reaction by Bellingham.”And that one stated: “Legend!” More

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      PSV ultras take over League Two clash ahead of Champions League second leg against Arsenal

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      PSV EINDHOVEN fans took over a League Two game in preparation for their Champions League second leg against Arsenal.The Gunners take a commanding 7-1 lead into the Emirates tonight following their rout in the Netherlands. PSV fans turned up to watch Cheltenham beat AFC WimbledonCredit: GettyThose attending the League Two game were baffled by their appearanceCredit: GettyBut it appears to travelling support are undeterred as they settled into the English away stands early. In a video shared online, apparent “PSV Ultras” were spotted singing Dutch chants at AFC Wimbledon’s game against Cheltenham Town.They can be heard signing PSV songs as bemused fans watched on and recorded while others on social media were left in awe. One said: “Absolutely love it.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnother added: “Class.”One hailed: “Love this!!”Another said: “Brilliant – class!”The game ended 2-1 to Cheltenham but PSV would need more than that to somehow turn their fortunes around. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSArsenal boss Mikel Arteta hinted at resting some players due to the heavy deficit. Arteta said: “It is unique but it’s also understanding how the game was played a week ago and the fact that everything went in the right direction for us from the beginning. Liverpool boss Arne Slot left with sense of shock after Champions League penalty shoot-out exit against PSG “We’re going to have to earn the right tomorrow to go in the same direction, so we’re fully focused on that.“We understand what happened in the first game and the direction that it could have taken in the first 10 minutes. “After all the control that we had, if we give the goal away or if the referee would have given the second yellow card to Myles, it’s very simple. “This is football, you have to earn it and we’re going to have to do a great job tomorrow again to win the game.”Arsenal Manager Mikel Arteta ahead of the PSV clashCredit: Getty More

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      Man City ‘hero’ and former coach who ‘gave so much to help footballers’ dies aged 87 as emotional tributes pour in

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      TRIBUTES have been paid to ex-Manchester City player and coach Steve Fleet who’s died aged 87.The goalkeeper was recently diagnosed with pancreatic and liver cancer.Former club Stockport County confirmed on social media he recently passed away.Fleet, from Salford, Greater Manchester, played for Bolton Wanderers as a schoolboy, before joining City as an amateur in 1953.After retirement he began coaching at County in 1970, which included a brief stint as caretaker manager, before returning to City and coaching its young stars for 25 years.County said in a tribute: “Everyone at Stockport County was saddened to learn about the death of our former goalkeeper, Football League champion and coach Steve Fleet, who passed away at the age of 87. “Everyone at Edgeley Park sends their condolences to Steve’s loved ones at this difficult time.”Fleet had also played for Wrexham for three years from 1963 before joining County as a player and winning the Fourth Division championship in 1966-67.He returned to City and then finished his career on the pitch at Altrincham.In a post shared on X earlier this month, the Once a Blue Man City Former Players Club wrote: “It is with great sadness that we have to tell you about the passing of yet another former City player, Steve Fleet.Most read in Football”Our thoughts are with Steve’s family and friends. He was truly committed to our football club. God bless Steve x.”Steve Fleet played for Manchester City before becoming a coach More