Khan gets thumbs up from TV chief



Amir Khan's star potential in the US received a ringing endorsement last night from an influential American television executive. Britain's Khan made a big impression on his US debut at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, beating Paulie Malignaggi. "I thought that was a terrific performance from Amir," said Kery Davis, the senior vice president of sports programming at HBO, the leading boxing channel in America. "You could see his talent and his speed and his punching power." * Agencies

PREMIER LEAGUE FIXTURES

Saturday (UAE kick-off times)

Watford v Leicester City (3.30pm)

Brighton v Arsenal (6pm)

West Ham v Wolves (8.30pm)

Bournemouth v Crystal Palace (10.45pm)

Sunday

Newcastle United v Sheffield United (5pm)

Aston Villa v Chelsea (7.15pm)

Everton v Liverpool (10pm)

Monday

Manchester City v Burnley (11pm)

If you go
Where to stay: Courtyard by Marriott Titusville Kennedy Space Centre has unparalleled views of the Indian River. Alligators can be spotted from hotel room balconies, as can several rocket launch sites. The hotel also boasts cool space-themed decor.

When to go: Florida is best experienced during the winter months, from November to May, before the humidity kicks in.

How to get there: Emirates currently flies from Dubai to Orlando five times a week.