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TYLER WEAVER will complete a remarkable family hat-trick when he tees off in the US Open.
The English amateur golfer is the son of former flat jockey Jason Weaver, who rode more than 1,000 winners before carving out a new career as a popular TV commentator.
And grandad Eric was a professional footballer with Swindon Town, so sporting genes definitely run deep in the Weaver family.
Weaver Junior – who was runner-up in the English Amateur championship and is now studying at Florida State University – booked his place via a play-off at a qualifier in Atlanta.
Major winners Zach Johnson, Jason Dufner and K.J.Choi were among the players who failed to advance.
Fortunately for Jason, the US Open falls neatly between the Derby and the Royal Ascot.
So Weaver, 20, will have both his parents cheering him on, with older brother Max – another elite amateur golfer – caddying for him.
He warmed up for his debut on the sport‘s biggest stage by playing a practice round with five-time major winner Brooks Koepka, who also studied at Florida State.
Weaver commented: “Just getting through qualifying was up there as one of my biggest achievements, because I’ve always dreamed of playing in a major championship.
“It all feels exciting and a bit surreal. But now that I’m here I want to go out and compete and do as good as I can.”
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Dad Jason says he will be more nervous than he was before a big race, but is confident Tyler will do himself justice.
He said: “I am super proud because I know the hard work Tyler has put in to get to this stage. It is a great achievement.
“It will be even more special with his older brother Max caddying.
And with the US Open falling between two of the biggest dates in the racing calendar, Tyler has timed his qualification to perfection as far as I am concerned.”
AN INSIDER has claimed to have revealed the UFC’s whopping offer to Jon Jones for a fight with Tom Aspinall.
MMA‘s top promotion have been working on a mammoth melee between the pair since last November but have yet to finalise it.
That’s despite White and Co. meeting Jones’ demands to be paid “F**K YOU MONEY” for the historic heavyweight title unficiation fight.
Long-time UFC commentator Joe Rogan sensationally claimed Jones demanded £22million ($30m) to unify the belts, although that claim was quickly shot down by White.
And three-time UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen has now claimed the former pound-for-pound king will take home a guaranteed purse of £8.9m ($12m) if he shares the octagon with Aspinall.
He said in a video on his YouTube channel: “I don’t believe Jon Jones has turned down this fight.
“Whatever that number was, and I believe to be $12 million, in case you’re interested. Got my own sources.
“The UFC said, ‘Okay’. Jon’s cheque at the end of the night will be the biggest cheque he’s ever got.
“It will be the biggest cheque anyone has ever got from the UFC.
“It will beat out [Brock] Lesnar, it will beat out Georges [St-Pierre].
“Ronda Rousey’s weren’t as big as they embellished, it will crush hers.”
Jones, 37, has left MMA fans on tenterhooks over the last few weeks by flirting with the prospect of retirement, which would see him walk away from the biggest purse of his career.
And according to White, Jones’ umming and ahhing over retirement has come after he “AGREED” to take on Brit bruiser Aspinall.
He said in the UFC 316 post-fight press conference: “Jon Jones agreed to do the fight.
“Jon Jones was offered the deal and accepted the deal. Jon agreed to fight Tom, yes.
“You guys have heard me for the last however long, ‘I guarantee this fight is going to happen. This fight’s going to happen.’
“You guys told me the crazy s**t that’s going on Instagram, and all these other places.
“But yes, I’ve been saying Jon is going to fight Tom.”
“It will be the biggest cheque anyone has ever got from the UFC.”
Chael Sonnen on Jon Jones' purse to fight Tom Aspinall
White’s once unwavering confidence in booking the fight, which SunSport understands was being targeted for UFC 322 in November, is starting to fade.
He admitted: “Listen, you can’t make people fight, if Jon doesn’t want to fight, you can’t make him fight.
“We can try to make him fight, we can throw things at him that inspire him to want to fight.
“But we’ll figure it out.”
Former long-reigning light-heavyweight king Jones hasn’t fought since his Madison Square Garden mauling of Stipe Miocic at UFC 309 last November.
Wigan warrior Aspinall, meanwhile, has been on the sidelines since his 60-second demolition job of Curtis Blaydes at UFC 304 last July.
ANYONE on the lookout for a new handset will want to check out this deal.
Mobiles.co.uk is giving away a tech bundle valued at nearly £410 when you purchase the Honor 400 Pro, with plans starting from just £19.99 per month.
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The provider is known for offering attractive deals like this, where you can bag some impressive freebies alongside your new phone.
This particular deal is tied to the Honor 400 Pro, a solid Android smartphone that can easily go overlooked.
Plans start at an affordable £19.99 per month, making it a great option for budget-conscious tech lovers.
The 400 Pro comes with a massive 6.7-inch AMOLED display and a powerful 5,300mAh battery that far outshines the top iPhone’s 3,561mAh battery.
Its camera setup is equally impressive, featuring a 200MP AI triple-lens rear camera and a 50MP front-facing camera, enhanced by Honor’s AI technology.
While I haven’t personally tested the phone, the specifications speak volumes.
Our tech expert, Jamie Harris, reviewed a similar model in his Honor Magic 7 Pro review.
He described its camera as producing the best photos he’d seen.
If that’s anything to go by, the 400 Pro should deliver on that front too, as it features an almost identical camera setup.
The icing on the cake here is those freebies included with your purchase, including an Honor smartwatch, wireless speaker, and earbuds, all at no extra cost.
While these bundles are clearly designed to attract buyers, you can’t deny the value of free gadgets, worth over £400.
Plus, the included tech is genuinely worthwhile, so it’s a win-win for anyone looking to upgrade their phone.
Among the available plans, the 500GB data option for £26.99 per month stands out as the best deal.
It comes on iD Mobile, which operates on Three’s network, and the upfront cost is just £9.
If you’re happy to pay a bit more upfront, other plans start as low as £19.99 per month, all offering the same free tech bundle.
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To take advantage of this offer, you’ll need to buy the Honor 400 Pro between May 22nd and June 30th 2025.
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JAMES MCATEE says Pep Guardiola told him to “go have fun” after snubbing the Club World Cup for the Under-21 European Championship.
The Manchester City midfielder, 22, will lead out England in their Euro opener against Czechia tomorrow after opting for country over club.
McAtee says the decision on whether to jet to America with City or head to Slovakia for international duty was entirely down to him.
And the star, who has been named captain by Young Lions head coach Lee Carsley, has revealed how his club boss Guardiola reacted to the news.
McAtee said: “I don’t know if he knew I was going to be captain at all, but yeah, he was just saying ‘go and enjoy yourself and go and have fun and try and win the tournament’.
“We just had a discussion and it was as easy as that. A quick discussion and then I was on my way here.
“I didn’t know if it was going to happen, but I’m happy to be here, happy to be with the lads and looking forward to the tournament.”
McAtee, who has been linked with moves to Man Utd, Lyon, Everton and Leeds, continued: “It was a chance for me to go and play.
“I’ve been happy with my minutes that I’ve got this year, but I think here I can play more of a part than I would have at the Club World Cup.
“It’s more of an experience and this is my first international tournament, so it’ll be good to get out there.”
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McAtee, who says his favoured position is No10, failed to keep the news quiet that he would be wearing the armband at the Euros
He said: “Lee pulled me to the side, I think it was last week during training, and told me.
ENGLAND are looking to retain their status as Under-21 European champions this summer in Slovakia.
Here is Lee Carsley’s full squad for the blockbuster tournament:
Goalkeepers: James Beadle (Brighton and Hove Albion), Teddy Sharman-Lowe (Chelsea), Tommy Simkin (Stoke City)
Defenders: Charlie Cresswell (FC Toulouse), Ronnie Edwards (Southampton), CJ Egan-Riley (Burnley), Tino Livramento (Newcastle United), Brooke Norton Cuffy (Genoa), Jarell Quansah (Liverpool)
Midfielders: Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest), Archie Gray (Tottenham Hotspur), Hayden Hackney (Middlesbrough), Jack Hinshelwood (Brighton and Hove Albion), Tyler Morton (Liverpool), Alex Scott (AFC Bournemouth)
Forwards: Harvey Elliott (Liverpool), Omari Hutchinson (Ipswich Town), Sam Iling Jnr (Aston Villa), James McAtee (Manchester City), Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal), Jonathan Rowe (Marseille), Jay Stansfield (Birmingham City)
“I was obviously over the moon, he told me to keep it quiet for a bit, but I told my mum and dad straight away. It’s a great honour and I can’t thank Lee enough for it.
“I’d definitely remember it forever if we go and win it.
“There’s obviously special players here, look at our team. We’ve got a great squad. We’re all looking forward to it and we believe we can win it.”
Carsley’s England, with Cole Palmer in the squad, were crowned European champions two years ago.
And McAtee admits his best pal’s rise to stardom since with Chelsea and England is motivating him to use this tournament as a springboard.
He added: “Cole’s obviously been my team-mate since I’ve been 11 [at City], so I wouldn’t say inspiration, but obviously what he’s done with Chelsea is amazing.
“This might have kick-started him. Hopefully it’ll be the same for me as well.”
England kick-off their Euro campaign against Czechia and then three days later will face Slovenia before their final group-stage match against Germany on Wednesday 18 June.
All of the Young Lions’ matches will be broadcast on Channel 4.
PLENTY of the 2023 Euro Under-21 final team have won senior England caps
JAMES TRAFFORD – 0 caps, in provisional Euro 2024 squad
JAMES GARNER – 0 caps
TAYLOR HARWOOD-BELLIS – 1 cap, 1 goal
LEVI COLWILL – 4 caps, 0 goals
MAX AARONS – 0 caps, 0 goals
CURTIS JONES – 5 caps, 1 goal
ANGEL GOMES – 4 caps, 0 goals
COLE PALMER – 11 caps, 2 goals
MORGAN GIBBS-WHITE – 3 caps, 0 goals
EMILE SMITH ROWE – 3 caps, 1 goal
ANTHONY GORDON – 10 caps, 1 goal
JACK Taylor hopes that Ireland’s problems do not overshadow his own performance as he bids to be a regular for the September World Cup qualifiers.
Ipswich Town midfielder Taylor got his big Ireland breakthrough this month as he made his first start against Senegal before winning his fifth cap against Luxembourg.
And while the whole window is coloured by Ireland’s poor performance in the 0-0 draw in Luxembourg on Tuesday night, Taylor hopes it can advance his claims for more action.
He said: “I knew there was a good chance of me starting, especially friendlies, to feed some new lads in who haven’t had the opportunity yet.
“I knew it was a big opportunity for me so I came in with a strong mindset to force myself into the manager’s mind.
“There is a context to it (the performance against Luxembourg), last day of the season for all the lads, all the lads know they are going on holiday tomorrow.
“A bit of that comes into play, we have prepared so well coming into this camp and all the lads know the standards weren’t where we had set them before.
“We know we need to improve for the next camp but Senegal, I think we can take a lot of positives from it.
“September is a long way away, everyone has got to stay fit and make sure they are in top condition for that window.
“But you have to take the positives out of it, we have come away from home against a side on paper you might say we should probably beat, but they have some dangerous players.
“We have come away, got a clean sheet, so there are definitely positives to take but we know going forward, we definitely have to improve.”
But Taylor emerged with credit over the week with a good performance against Senegal and a decent cameo against Luxembourg when he struck the crossbar with a late effort.
Taylor shrugged: “I just watched it back, I thought he (the goalkeeper) touched it to be fair but he didn’t.
“It came out to me, I took a touch and my eyes sorta lit up a little bit. I had taken a touch and just hit it as hard as I could.
“But unfortunately, it has come off the underside of the bar. Next time, I will score that.”
The 26-year-old could potentially provide a goal threat from midfield.
He scored 30 goals in 210 league starts for Barnet and Peterborough earlier in his career, and has had half-chances for Ireland to date.
It is why he has been on the Ireland radar so long having impressed Mick McCarthy in a training game against the Under-21s in 2019 when he was still with non-league Barent.
Stephen Kenny, who capped him at Under-21 level, then called up him several times in 2020 and 2022, before Taylor got his break under Heimir Hallgrímsson last year.
But Taylor hopes his versatility as he can play in any of the midfield positions can stand to him as Hallgrímsson often selects sides with the opposition in mind.
He continued: “I can play numerous positions, can do all of them, to be fair. I don’t really have a set position.
“I just want to get the boys playing good football, fast-flowing football, so happy to play where called upon.
“We are definitely improving and we can only get better and everyone can just bring their individual qualities to the team and I think we will strive on from here.”