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Khabib Nurmagomedov warns 'the UFC and Bellator have to be careful with fighters' or he will snap them up for his Eagle FC promotion 'if they're not treated well'
28/01/22 07:49
Khabib Nurmagomedov has warned the UFC and Bellator that he is ready to snap up any disgruntled fighters who leave the top MMA promotions. The former pound-for-pound king is making waves with Eagle FC, the fight promotion he bought after retiring undefeated. Eagle FC will hold their first event in the USA this weekend in Miami with well known fighters such as Tyrone Spong, Sergei Kharitonov, Rashad Evans, Kevin Lee, Diego Sanchez, and Ray Borg already on the books. ...read
Justin Gaethje WILL have next lightweight title shot in blow for Conor McGregor, with American set to take on Charles Oliveira at UFC 274
27/01/22 09:46Justin Gaethje will take on UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira on May 7 for the title. Conor McGregor had been lobbying for his comeback fight to be against the champion.
Jake Paul is handed the chance to make his MMA debut by UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov after being offered a spot on his fighting promotion, despite the YouTuber-turned-boxer's war of words with president Dana White
23/01/22 10:24Jake Paul has long been after a shot in the UFC but while his insult war with Dana White continues, it seems his best route into the sport may be via Khabib Nurmagomedov.
A trilogy fight with Conor McGregor makes perfect sense but Michael Chandler, Nate Diaz and even retirement are options for Dustin Poirier... so what's next for 'Diamond' after his heartbreaking UFC 269 loss?
19/12/21 14:27It was hard not to feel a pang of sympathy for Dustin Poirier after he had his heart broken for a second time on Saturday night. He is taking time to consider his next option, which includes retiring.
Khabib Nurmagomedov's new MMA promotion will NOT include female weight classes as UFC legend risks controversy by insisting 'there are not many good fighters'... while one new signing will be paid his fee in CRYPTO
17/12/21 09:41Nurmagomedov has already landed former UFC interim lightweight champion Kevin Lee and his introduction of a 165-pound weight class has attracted interest from the MMA world.
Dustin Poirier says he is willing to fight Nate Diaz this month despite losing to Charles Oliveira at UFC 269 LAST WEEK, as lightweight star insists he is 'serious' about an immediate return to the Octagon after chastening defeat
16/12/21 13:51Poirier, 32, is reeling from his title defeat to the Brazilian at UFC 269 last weekend, the second time he has missed out on UFC gold after losing to Khabib Nurmagomedov two years ago.
Charles Oliveira absorbs two more head shots than Dustin Poirier every round but the Brazilian lands almost half of his takedown attempts... what the stats reveal about UFC 269's huge lightweight title showdown
10/12/21 22:00Anybody who claims to know how UFC 269's main event will play out needs to buy a lottery ticket. This fight is so well balanced on paper and almost impossible to predict with any confidence.
Dustin Poirier was left 'beaten up and heartbroken' after his 2019 loss to Khabib Nurmagomedov and feared he would NEVER fight for the UFC title again... but wins over Conor McGregor have put him on the cusp of glory and he knows not to waste his shot
09/12/21 20:00The American, 32, fresh off a sobering loss to Khabib, was pondering whether his title shot on Fight Island would be his one and only opportunity to strike gold, a chance spurned that he will never grasp again.
'I want to be like Dana White... as long as I save my hair!': Khabib Nurmagomedov aims cheeky dig at UFC president as Russian aims to mirror his success as owner of Eagle Fighting Championship
30/11/21 13:39Khabib Nurmagomedov wants to emulate UFC president Dana White in steering his promotion Eagle Fighting Championship to the top... as long as he keeps his hair.
Dustin Poirier admits he was 'beat up and heartbroken' after losing to Khabib, fearing may never fight for the title again... with American chasing redemption at UFC 269
29/11/21 09:17Dustin Poirier has reflected on the heartbreak he felt in his first UFC title shot ahead of the chance at redemption he has against Charles Oliveira. He has been perfect in the octagon since the defeat.
'Khabib is not doing much these days... just talking for attention': Jose Aldo fires back after retired star dismissed him as 'past his peak' and claims Russian dodged a fight against him in 2016
11/11/21 13:27Khabib Nurmagomedov 'talks for attention' and is 'not up to much' now he has retired, says Jose Aldo. Khabib irked the Brazilian by saying he is past his best, despite two recent wins.
Justin Gaethje guarantees wild entertainment and threatened to RIOT if his title claims are ignored... but Islam Makhachev has been mauling rivals for fun on a nine-fight win streak - so who deserves the next shot?
09/11/21 21:00Justin Gaethje warned that he would 'riot' if he misses out on a title shot next - and that was before he delivered a brutal, brilliant display to beat Michael Chandler.
Justin Gaethje and Michael Chandler lock horns at Madison Square Garden as the lightweight rivals jostle for prime position to face either Charles Oliveira or Dustin Poirier... with Islam Makhachev on the rampage, the Americans MUST deliver at UFC 268
06/11/21 12:00This is not a new experience for either man. In fact, Gaethje and Chandler have been on the receiving end of momentous victories that have propelled them towards a title shot.
Khabib Nurmagomedov implores Kamaru Usman to 'SMASH' Colby Covington at UFC 268 as MMA legend sends welterweight champion a good luck message ahead of Madison Square Garden blockbuster
04/11/21 10:13Usman and Nurmagomedov are both managed by Ali Abdelaziz and share a friendship, and the Eagle FaceTimed the 170-pound king to implore him to 'smash' loudmouth Covington.
Conor McGregor takes aim at Islam Makhachev before quickly deleting post after Khabib-trained star defeats New Zealand's Dan Hooker inside three MINUTES at UFC 267
31/10/21 11:46The Russian - trained by UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov - produced a stunning display inside Abu Dhabi's Etihad Arena on Saturday, needing just two minutes and 25 seconds to win.
UFC 267 will be the moment of TRUTH for Islam Makhachev... Dan Hooker is a huge step up in class and the Russian can finally step out of Khabib's shadow to prove he is destined for the title
30/10/21 08:18There has been an air of inevitability about Islam Makhachev's unrelenting march up the lightweight rankings. Up until now, the performances have mirrored the hype but Dan Hooker is a real step up.
Khamzat Chimaev returns to UFC against Li Jingliang on Saturday night after a terrifying bout of Covid-19 and his brief retirement - but will the highly-rated star be the same fighter who took the Octagon by storm?
29/10/21 19:00It took just 17 seconds for Chimaev to knock out Gerald Meerschaert, completing a record-breaking three-fight UFC winning streak across 66 remarkable days. On Saturday, he fights again.
Justin Gaethje tells Michael Chandler he'll be a 'timid soul' when he feels his power in UFC 268 showdown, and insists 'someone is going to get knocked out' in lightweight clash
08/10/21 08:06Justin Gaethje believes his UFC 268 showdown with Michael Chandler can only end in a knockout given the exciting styles of both men. Fans have long been calling for the UFC to make this fight.
UFC icon Khabib Nurmagomedov playfully squares up to close pal Cristiano Ronaldo, Paul Pogba AND Rio Ferdinand as they catch up during his trip to watch Manchester United play at Old Trafford
05/10/21 17:11UFC icon Khabib Nurmagomedov showed he can still pull off a game face by staring off against Cristiano Ronaldo, Paul Pogba and Rio Ferdinand during his trip to watch Manchester United play.
Michael Bisping claims Khabib Nurmagomedov's early retirement from the UFC takes the Dagestani OUT of the GOAT debate as his record 'does NOT stack up' with the likes of Jon Jones, Georges St-Pierre and Anderson Silva
05/10/21 16:20Nurmagomedov, 33, opted to walk away from mixed martial arts following his victory over Justin Gaethje last November, citing a vow to his mother as reason for his decision to stop fighting.
Conor McGregor posts picture of his UFC bonus cheque from second fight with Dustin Poirier in January that raked in 1.5m PPV sales... as Irishman celebrates catching a SHARK in Miami
04/10/21 22:32Reports had claimed that UFC 257 achieved 1.6m buys, although McGregor has confirmed that the true figure was in fact 1,504,737, posting an image of paperwork showing the figure.
Fighting Islam Makhachev is 'the next best thing' to dream match-up with retired Khabib Nurmagomedov and victory over his protege at UFC 267 will open the door to a title shot, claims Dan Hooker
04/10/21 08:05Dan Hooker believes his fight with Islam Makhachev is 'the next best thing' now that Khabib Nurmagomedov has retired. The Kiwi knows that a win will open doors later this month.
Khabib Nurmagomedov turned down a glass of wine from Sir Alex Ferguson during trip to watch friend Cristiano Ronaldo at Old Trafford... with teetotal UFC star joking 'if I drink, I can smash all of you!'
03/10/21 23:37Khabib was pictured in conversation with Ferguson, Evra and Bolt in the executive box and the Russian has now revealed he had to politely decline the offer of an alcoholic drink from the Scot.
Khabib Nurmagomedov SNUBS Anthony Joshua in list of top four pound-for-pound fighters... but includes Oleksandr Usyk ahead of his showdown with British heavyweight
20/09/21 16:17The former UFC champion believes that Oleksandr Uysk is one of the greatest fighters in the world ahead of the Ukranian's heavyweight clash with Anthony Joshua this Saturday.
UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov reveals he knew a MONTH ago about Cristiano Ronaldo's stunning return to Manchester United... admitting his close friend's Old Trafford move was 'not a surprise'
03/09/21 08:25The football community was stunned by events last month which, in the space of 24 hours, saw Ronaldo destined to head to bitter United rivals Manchester City, only for him to make a shock return to Old Trafford after 12 years.
Dustin Poirier and Charles Oliveira 'verbally agree to meet at UFC 269 at the end of the year' as American bids to round off sensational 2021 with lightweight title triumph
02/09/21 07:54Poirier, 32, has long been deserving of another shot at the 155-pound title having enjoyed a string of impressive victories following his defeat to Khabib Nurmagomedov in 2019.
Conor McGregor claims Khabib Nurmagomedov 'talks like a b****' after the ex-UFC star offended him and Jose Aldo in a recent interview - as the Irishman insists the Brazilian is '100 TIMES the fighter' the now retired Russian will ever be
22/08/21 08:59The Irishman has hit back at retired Russian Khabib after he criticised both him and Jose Aldo in a recent press conference, with McGregor saying on Twitter: 'all you do is talk like a b****'.
Former UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov signs a professional FOOTBALL contract with Russian third division side as he changes sport ten months after retiring from fighting
14/08/21 00:15Khabib Nurmagomedov was crushing Justin Gaethje for 29-0 in the UFC 10 months ago, now he's set for the football pitch after signing professional terms with a Russian third-tier club.
Khamzat Chimaev reveals fall-out with Khabib was sparked by misjudged comment that he 'would smash' Dagestani and insists he 'loves' retired former champion
11/08/21 09:26Khamzat Chimaev has revealed his regret at falling out with Khabib Nurmagomedov over a misunderstanding. He claims he was provoked by a fan on social media to say he would smash him.
Conor McGregor blasts Daniel Cormier as 'fat drunk f***' and takes aim at his commentary after American had claimed tweet about Khabib's father was a 'cry for help'
11/08/21 07:51Conor McGregor has branded Daniel Cormier a 'fat drunk f**k' and continues to take aim at the former two-weight champion turned commentator. McGregor has made things personal.
Conor McGregor labelled a 'flat out idiot and out of control' by Khabib Nurmagomedov's head coach Javier Mendez after now-deleted tweet mocked the death of Russian's father
09/08/21 15:38McGregor, 33, seemingly mocked the passing of Khabib's father Abdulmanap last year due to Covid-19 complications after tweeting: 'Covid is good and father is evil?' before deleting the post.
UFC president Dana White has given up hope of Khabib Nurmagomedov returning after 'throwing the kitchen sink' at Russian star - with undefeated legend focused on coaching career
09/08/21 07:36Khabib has not fought in the octagon since defeating Justin Gaethje at UFC 254 last October and the 32-year-old Russian then decided to immediately retire, with a perfect 29-0 MMA record.
Conor McGregor says he wants to EAT Khabib Nurmagomedov's children in now-deleted tweet after the Dagestani labelled arch rival 'dirty' and 'evil' for mocking late father's death to Covid
06/08/21 05:30Nurmagomedov - who comprehensively defeated McGregor in 2018 - told Mike Tyson's Hotboxin' podcast that the Irishman was 'evil' and 'dirty' after mocking his late father Abdulmanap's death.
Conor McGregor savaged for not being a 'high-level fighter anymore' and is told to 'work on his life' by Khabib Nurmagomedov's manager in latest stinging dig aimed at superstar after UFC 264 defeat by Dustin Poirier
02/08/21 18:26Conor McGregor has been told he needs to go away and 'work on his life' following his UFC 264 headline bout with Dustin Poirier, which he lost via a doctor stoppage after breaking his leg.
'If I can tick that box, I've done it all in MMA': Dustin Poirier eyes legacy defining title against 'the best jiu-jitsu practitioner in the UFC' Charles Oliveira... as 'Diamond looks ahead to inevitable second shot at the belt
01/08/21 10:08EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Dustin Poirier has capitalised on the power vacuum created by Khabib Nurmagomedov's retirement like nobody else. He will inevitably fight for the title next.
T.J. Dillashaw returns to UFC with a bang after TWO-YEAR drug ban as he beats Cory Sandhagen by split decision... with Khabib Nurmagomedov now calling for a potential title fight in Russia beween the 35-year-old and Petr Yan
25/07/21 08:16Dillashaw has his eyes on getting back to the summit of the bantamweight division after a 48-47, 47-48, 48-47 over his compatriot, saying he'd be happy to fight any of the top five in the world.
Islam Makhachev needs a big name opponent to finally step out of Khabib's shadow... he called out FOUR top UFC lightweights after cruising past Thiago Moises - so who will the Dagestani supremo fight next?
23/07/21 18:00Islam Makhachev's approach to call-outs at the weekend resembled throwing spaghetti at a wall. In the weeks ahead we'll find out if any if it sticks as the UFC match him up.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has AGREED a sensational UFC return to avenge Islam Makhachev if he loses against Rafael dos Anjos on Fight Island, claims the Brazilian MMA star... despite former champion insisting he will NEVER come out of retirement
22/07/21 08:19Khabib Nurmagomedov will sensationally come out of retirement to fight Rafael dos Anjos if he beats Islam Makhachev, the Brazilian has claimed. He posted an update on Twitter.
Khabib Nurmagomedov's protege Islam Makhachev is tipped to take on Conor McGregor in a 'dream fight' to settle 'leftover business' between both camps - with tensions still high after a huge melee broke out in the crowd in 2018
19/07/21 13:31McGregor took on arch nemesis Nurmagomedov in 2018 and lost after a fourth-round submission via rear-naked choke, before tempers then spilled over and an unsightly fracas broke out.
Islam Makhachev vows to prove Tony Ferguson is NOT at the same level as Khabib Nurmagomedov as he targets American in next fight after extending unbeaten streak to eight with dominant win over Thiago Moises
18/07/21 10:51The Russian stretched his unbeaten streak to eight with a resounding win over Thiago Moises in Las Vegas on Saturday and immediately set his sights on his next opponent.
UFC UPDATE: Mayweather taunts McGregor after latest defeat, Khabib Nurmagomedov considers blockbuster fight to lure him out of retirement and Nick Diaz to make long-awaited UFC comeback
14/07/21 16:19Conor McGregor's long road to recovery, and more latest updates in the world of UFC...
Conor McGregor is 'FINISHED' as a top UFC contender after horror leg break and 'would lose against Dustin Poirier 100 times', claims Irishman's retired nemesis Khabib Nurmagomedov
14/07/21 07:49Khabib Nurmagomedov believes Conor McGregor is 'finished' as a top contender in the UFC and insists the leg break will permanently diminish him. The Russian offered his take on UFC 264.
UFC president Dana White offers Khabib Nurmagomedov blockbuster fight against Georges St-Pierre to lure him out of retirement... but Russian says NO and insists 'I'm really finished' having not fought since October
13/07/21 09:35Khabib, who is undefeated following a 29-0 career, last fought in October 2020 when he stopped Justin Gaethje and immediately announced plans to call it a day from MMA.
Floyd Mayweather, Khabib Nurmagomedov and Justin Gaethje waste no time in piling in on Conor McGregor's misery as the ex-boxer wins $35,000 on the result while 'The Eagle' congratulates Dustin Poirier with 'good always defeats evil' tweet
11/07/21 05:12McGregor's leg buckled beneath him as he threw a punch in the final seconds of a gripping first round, where Poirier had delivered a brutal onslaught upon the Irishman.
Khabib Nurmagomedov fires chilling response at Conor McGregor after UFC star claimed Dagestani achieved 'NOTHING' in the sport... despite all-conquering lightweight king retiring with an undefeated record
09/07/21 08:35Nurmagomedov retired with a perfect record of 29 wins and zero defeats, one of which came against McGregor in October 2018, but the Irishman has discredited his arch rival's achievements.
Georges St-Pierre backs Conor McGregor to avenge his Fight Island defeat to Dustin Poirier while Khabib Nurmagomedov predicts a bad night for the Irishman if the fight goes the distance... fighters and experts give their views on UFC 264
08/07/21 17:00The Notorious, 32, is hoping it is a case of revenge, not repeat, when he meets lightweight rival Dustin Poirier in Las Vegas and there is plenty on the line for the former two-weight champion.
Javier Mendez claim Dustin Poirier will beat Conor McGregor at UFC 264 as Khabib Nurmagomedov's former coach predicts he will break the Irishman's will and make him consider retirement...
07/07/21 12:06A third defeat in four fights could leave McGregor with limited fight options moving forwards, and Mendez believes that the Irishman would consider retirement in the event of a loss.
Khabib Nurmagomedov snubs Conor McGregor as he gives verdict on UFC lightweight division... with retired champion excited by 'fun World War between American, Russian and Brazilian' contenders
30/06/21 08:04Khabib Nurmagomedov has snubbed his old nemesis Conor McGregor in discussing the future of the lightweight division. The Russian is keeping a close eye on his former weight class.
Khabib Nurmagomedov's trainer admits the UFC legend 'misses the feeling' of fighting but RULES OUT former champion's return because 'he will not disobey his mother's wishes'
27/06/21 08:01The former champion revealed he would step away from the sport after his second-round submission victory against Justin Gaethje in October, with attempts to bring him back failing so far.
UFC UPDATE: Khabib Nurmagomedov has 'no desire' to return to UFC, Dustin Poirier 'locks himself away' ahead of his rematch with Conor McGregor and Israel Adesanya revealed as UFC 263's top earner
24/06/21 16:17Former UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov insisted that he has 'no desire' to stage a surprise return to the Octagon this week. Here's what's been going on in the world of UFC…
Khabib Nurmagomedov insists he has 'no desire' to make a shock return to UFC after retiring last year... and former champion admits 'I don't think I ever will' despite Dana White's attempts to lure him back
23/06/21 08:09Nurmagomedov revealed he would step away from the Octagon after his second-round submission victory against Justin Gaethje, and Dana White had attempted to lure him back to little success.
Dustin Poirier has 'locked himself away' in Coconut Creek as he sharpens his blades ahead of his blockbuster rematch with Conor McGregor... the Louisianan has vowed to display his 'tool bag full of tricks' in trilogy bout at UFC 264
20/06/21 10:07The American avenged his 2014 defeat to his Irish rival in a career-defining performance on Fight Island, putting on a masterclass in kickboxing to serve McGregor his first defeat by knockout.
UFC UPDATE: Conor McGregor posts ominous warning to Dustin Poirier, Nate Diaz claims he would beat Leon Edwards in a 'REAL fight' and Khabib Nurmagomedov wants to become a FOOTBALLER
17/06/21 16:15Conor McGregor posted an ominous warning to Dustin Poirier this week, as anticipation amps up for their trilogy fight next month. Here's what's been going on in the world of UFC…
Dustin Poirier has offered Conor McGregor an unlikely lifeline heading into their UFC 264 trilogy... having spurned his opportunity on Fight Island, the Irishman is in last chance saloon to get his hands on Charles Oliveira's lightweight title again
17/06/21 09:34It is the lifeline that he surely hadn't expected to be tossed his way, but it has landed in his lap at an opportune moment. A win in Las Vegas will see the Irishman snatch the title fight from Poirier's grasp.
Go back to 'no rest Sundays', forget Manny Pacquiao mega-fight and combat calf kicks! Conor McGregor has vowed to avenge his Fight Island defeat to Dustin Poirier... so, what must 'Notorious' change if he is to win huge UFC 264 lightweight clash?
15/06/21 15:52McGregor has had five months to stew on that spectacular result on Fight Island, reflecting that he must do things differently to get one over Dustin Poirier in their trilogy in Sin City.
Former UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov reveals he wants to become a FOOTBALLER and says 'a lot of clubs' have already offered him contracts - as he opens up on his admiration for Cristiano Ronaldo and being friends with Man City's billionaire owner
15/06/21 09:04The MMA star, who retired from UFC last year, is an avid football fan and has posted videos showing his skills on the pitch in recent months after announcing that he's training to become a footballer.
Khabib Nurmagomedov turned down $100MILLION offer to face Floyd Mayweather in the boxing ring, reveals his manager Ali Abdelaziz, as ex-UFC champ also rejects dream bout with Georges St-Pierre to stay retired
26/05/21 08:49Abdelaziz revealed on Hotboxin' with Mike Tyson how Khabib turned down an extraordinary nine-figure offer from the boxing legend to stay true to his word and remain retired as a promise to his mother.
UFC manager Ali Abdelaziz BLASTS Conor McGregor calling him a 'high-end prostitute' who is used by other fighters to 'get clout' as he reignites war of words with Irishman
25/05/21 12:40Conor McGregor (left) has been likened to a 'high-end prostitute' in scathing criticism from bitter rival and UFC manager Ali Abdelaziz (right).
Daniel Cormier warns Georges St-Pierre NOT to fight Oscar De La Hoya in boxing cross-over fight as American expresses concern that defeat for the UFC icon would be a 'bad look' for the sport after Dana White blocked the bizarre match-up
25/05/21 08:03Cormier says that GSP would not beat De La Hoya in the ring, insisting that the matchup is 'too risky' for a sport that has already been dealt a blow after Ben Askren lost to Jake Paul.
Dustin Poirier's coach believes trilogy bout against Conor McGregor could be the BIGGEST pay-per-view event in UFC history as American gears up for lightweight clash at UFC 264
21/05/21 07:27Dustin Poirier, 32, was expected to pursue a shot at Khabib Nurmagomedov's vacated lightweight title but instead opted to take a trilogy bout with Conor McGregor on July 10.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is a 'different level' to Charles Oliveira and fans 'truly know what would happen in that fight' if Dagestani came out of retirement, claims Kamaru Usman
20/05/21 08:09Kamaru Usman is convinced that Khabib Nurmagomedov would dominate the new lightweight champion Charles Oliveira. He thinks the retired Russian is on a different level.
Michael Chandler admits 'businessman inside him' wants Conor McGregor to win Dustin Poirier trilogy clash and set up big-money fight if he beats Charles Oliveira at UFC 262
13/05/21 09:45Michael Chandler is already eyeing up a lucrative title showdown with Conor McGregor for the UFC lightweight belt. Chandler takes on Charles Oliveira for the title vacated by Khabib.
UFC 262 BIG FIGHT PREVIEW: Michael Chandler's old fashioned American muscle meets slick Brazilian submission skills in huge main event to launch new lightweight era
12/05/21 20:00Dustin Poirier described UFC 262's title fight as one for 'fool's gold'. But Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler will be paying no heed to that in the biggest fight of their lives.
Charles Oliveira has fought 26 times in the UFC since his debut as a 20-year-old prodigy while Michael Chandler muscled in on the action after THREE Bellator titles and a huge debut KO... their path to UFC 262's showdown could not be more different
11/05/21 19:00The reality of Khabib Nurmagomedov's retirement will sink in when a new lightweight king is crowned at UFC 262 this weekend. Charles Oliveira or Michael Chandler will mark a new era.
Kamaru Usman labels potential bout with Khabib Nurmagomedov as 'the biggest fight in UFC history' but admits he has 'lost faith' that explosive showdown will ever happen with unbeaten Russian having retired
01/05/21 10:02Usman is on course to become perhaps the greatest welterweight king after devastating Jorge Masvidal at UFC 261 - and a showdown with the undefeated Dagestani is a mouth-watering prospect.
Tony Ferguson tells 'b****' Khabib Nurmagomedov to 'quit running' and 'sign on the dotted line' for a clash as the UFC veteran continues to chase a fight with his arch rival despite the former lightweight king retiring last year
16/04/21 07:41Ferguson is still pursuing a fight with his arch rival, having previously been considered the toughest matchup for Nurmagomedov while he reigned supreme between 2018 and 2021.
Yelling at Dana White to give him a title shot MID-FIGHT, dominating nemesis Conor McGregor and being crowned pound-for-pound KING - the top moments of Khabib Nurmagomedov's glittering UFC career
08/04/21 19:00Khabib Nurmagomedov's retirement is official and the will-he won't-he talk of a comeback can be put to bed. Now is the time to reflect on all the undefeated star managed to achieve.
UFC icon Georges St-Pierre reveals he WOULD have come out of retirement to face Khabib Nurmagomedov - but insists now he'd say 'hell no' because Russian is pound-for-pound the 'scariest' fighter
08/04/21 08:38St-Pierre came out of retirement in 2017 to defeat Michael Bisping but has ruled out making another return, despite admitting there was a time he would've come back to fight Khabib.
Conor McGregor vows to be 'ready' for Dustin Poirier's tactics ahead of trilogy bout as Irishman accepts rival's challenge to 'meet in the middle of the octagon' for the highly-anticipated July 10 showdown
07/04/21 07:55Conor McGregor (left) took to Twitter (inset) to insist that he will be prepared for Dustin Poirier's (right) tactics, having been undone by countless unchecked calf kicks when they met in January.
Jon Jones and Georges St-Pierre boast Championship longevity but Khabib Nurmagomedov has dominated like no other fighter before him... after the Dagestani's retirement, who really is the UFC GOAT?
06/04/21 17:00Khabib Nurmagomedov's (left) retirement has reignited the age-old debate, with Jon Jones (right) taking to Instagram to mock the undefeated Dagestani's record last week.
'You look like a s***': Khabib Nurmagomedov hits out at old rival Tony Ferguson after the American goaded him on social media as UFC legend urges him to instead focus on his upcoming fight with Beneil Dariush
01/04/21 08:07Khabib and Ferguson have one of the most notable rivalries in UFC despite never having faced off inside the Octagon - with the pair meant to have fought each other five times.
Dana White confirms Conor McGregor's blockbuster trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier is set to take place in Las Vegas THIS July
28/03/21 09:55UFC president Dana White has confirmed that the plan is for Conor McGregor to rematch Dustin Poirier in July in Las Vegas. The pair are currently tied at 1-1.
Coach Khabib wins again! Undefeated legend Nurmagomedov guides his cousin Abubakar to his first ever UFC win at UFC 260 on the Ngannou v Miocic undercard in Las Vegas
28/03/21 08:11Legendary undefeated fighter Khabib, who went 29-0 in a glittering career, retired in October 2020 after beating Justin Gaethje, a decision finally accepted by president Dana White on March 19.
The former champion in last chance saloon, Khabib Nurmagomedov's OTHER cousin on the hunt for first UFC win and the showman who told fans NOT to bet on him! The fighters looking to steal the show from Stipe Miocic and Francis Ngannou on UFC 260 undercard
27/03/21 16:16Abubakar Nurmagomedov (left) cousin of Khabib is after his first UFC win, Miranda Maverick (right) tries to break into the top 15 while Tyron Woodley (inset) wants to show he has still go it.
Khabib Nurmagomedov would be a 'huge star' within WWE, believes Drew McIntyre as wrestler backs retired UFC champion to switch over successfully as he's 'so talented'
26/03/21 10:04Khabib Nurmagomedov made his name in mixed martial arts as a phenomenal wrestler and now he has been backed to be a potential 'huge star' within WWE should he ever consider joining.Dana White labels Dustin Poirier 'smart' for cashing in by taking trilogy fight against Conor McGregor over the chance to compete for UFC lightweight title, insisting the 'kid's worked hard his whole life to be in this position'
26/03/21 07:41UFC announced plans to crown a new 155-pound champion in the wake of Khabib Nurmagomedov's retirement - and Michael Chandler is set to take on Charles Oliveira for that crown on May 15.
Jake Paul would 'beat the s***' out of Conor McGregor AND all of his team-mates, claims Khabib Nurmagomedov's manager after Dana White insisted he's just a 'big gimmick' and won't ever be a part of UFC
25/03/21 11:51YouTuber Paul had been relentlessly pursuing a £$50million (£37m) boxing match with McGregor with his callout video earlier this year going viral.
Khabib Nurmagomedov the coach? UFC legend fuels further talk of becoming a trainer by helping Luke Rockhold return to the Octagon while he gets set to be in the corner for his cousin Abubakar at UFC 260 this weekend after officially retiring
24/03/21 11:43Khabib, who has recently been in the corner for his cousin Umar and fellow countryman Islam Makhachev, has fuelled further talk he is becoming a coach by training UFC star Luke Rockhold.
Jon Jones reignites UFC's GOAT debate with Khabib Nurmagomedov as American mocks retired Dagestani's title win record in now-deleted Instagram post
22/03/21 13:44Jones (left) has taken umbrage with the view that Nurmagomedov (right) is the greatest athlete to grace the UFC, and he took to Instagram to share a meme mocking the Dagestani.
'Never forget who came in the game and made you': Conor McGregor can't resist one final swipe at rival Khabib Nurmagomedov after UFC icon officially retires from fighting
19/03/21 16:31McGregor, who was choked out by Khabib in 2018, took to social media to send the 32-year-old a parting message while crudely claiming he was the reason for the Dagestani's success.
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Stars of sport
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Unai Emery slams England for sending Morgan Rogers to the 'second team' after he was left out of senior squad and called up to the Under 21s
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Gary Lineker provides update on his Match of the Day future after Jermaine Jenas was sacked by the BBC over inappropriate behaviour allegations
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Southampton announce the £25m signing of Aaron Ramsdale from Arsenal, as the goalkeeper dresses up as Hagrid for his unveiling
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England fans laud Three Lions interim boss Lee Carsley for picking younger stars in his first squad - as they call on the FA to 'give him the permanent job'
more stars of sport
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Kieran Trippier retires from England duty just hours before Lee Carsley names his first squad... leaving new interim boss with huge defensive dilemma
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Liverpool sign Federico Chiesa from Juventus in bargain deal worth up to £12.5m after Italy winger turned down more lucrative offers from elsewhere
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Patrice Evra admits he regrets 'crazy' video where he kisses, spanks and bites a RAW CHICKEN... as he explains bizarre social media post
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Arsenal confirm £33m signing of Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad - with the Spain international joining Mikel Arteta's side on a long-term deal
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EXCLUSIVEOasis will NOT play at Man City's Etihad Stadium next summer because of the ground's ongoing expansion
Another venue instead
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Revealed: Sven-Goran Eriksson's ultimate world XI which contains Kasper Schmeichel and a Ballon d'Or winner out of position
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Liverpool unveil third kit for the 2024-25 season - with Reds set to wear the strip for the first time at Old Trafford in huge clash with rivals Man United
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Lando Norris 'SPLITS from model girlfriend' Margarida Corceiro with the British F1 superstar now 'free and single' as he chases world title
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Sven-Goran Eriksson hailed as 'the master of football' and a 'gentleman' by the European papers - as they pay tribute to the former England boss
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'Private jet scheduled for Jadon Sancho to fly to Italy amid Juventus interest' but Serie A side only want a loan move for the Manchester United winger
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England legends Gary Lineker and Gary Neville lead tributes to former Three Lions manager Sven-Goran Eriksson following his death aged 76 after cancer battle
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Former Chelsea star John Obi Mikel responds after Blues striker Nicolas Jackson hit back at him for criticism following his goal against Wolves
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Premier League Darts champion Luke Littler is beaten by eight-year-old prodigy plucked from the crowd at an exhibition event
Noah shone bright
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Liverpool fans fear Trent Alexander-Arnold has ALREADY fallen out with Arne Slot - as defender seems to sulk after being subbed amid links to Real Madrid
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Raging fans shout 'F*** OFF' at Everton players as they board their train home after dismal 4-0 defeat at Tottenham... as Neal Maupay hits back
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Noni Madueke has the last laugh with Wolves fans after being booed following his 'Everything about this place is S***' social media post
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Alan Shearer slams 'awful decision' as VAR rule out stoppage time Bournemouth winner against Newcastle after controversial Dango Outtara handball
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Fans baffled as Floyd Mayweather seems to fire referee mid-fight in John Gotti III rematch
Mayweather had the referee ejected after the second round
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Paddy Power pay out on Everton to be RELEGATED just two games into the Premier League season - after Sean Dyche's side lose heavily again
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Chelsea winger Noni Madueke calls Wolverhampton 's***' on official Instagram page, before deleting and admitting he meant to post on private account
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Fans call West Ham's Tomas Soucek a 'hero' for intervening to help a Crystal Palace ball boy in danger after an LED screen collapses at Selhurst Park
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Logan Sargeant survives HORROR crash at Dutch Grand Prix as Williams driver is forced to jump out of his burning car after it burst into flames
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Munching on together! Leeds fan hilariously struggles to salvage his pie during wild celebrations for Dan James' second goal
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EXCLUSIVEShelton, 21, has the fastest serve in HISTORY and will be the face of American tennis for a decade
But he dreamed of a very different career
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Rodgers' bitter family feud takes huge new twist with New York Jets crowd revelation
It was revealed previously that they hadn't spoken for 10 years
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Gary Neville blasts Chelsea's 'ugly and plain wrong' approach of throwing players on the scrapheap as he insists the owners look TERRIBLE, not tough
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Jermaine Jenas admits sending inappropriate texts to women at BBC and says he has 'let myself down' as reveals his marriage is on the rocks
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Utah Jazz rookie Filipowski's mom opens up about estranged son, 20, and relationship with the 27-year-old woman accused of grooming him
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Backlash as artwork immortalizing Australian break dancer Raygun appears in the California desert
'She doesn't deserve recognition'
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Jake Paul reveals fight purse ahead of Tyson bout... but fans don't believe he's telling the truth over astronomical earnings
Quite the cash claim
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Atletico Madrid fans vandalise Joao Felix's plaque with litter at Metropolitano Stadium following the club-record signing's cut-price move to Chelsea
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Ilkay Gundogan lands in Manchester and meets Pep Guardiola at the City boss's restaurant as veteran club legend gets set to rejoin in free transfer
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Atletico Madrid CONFIRM £34m signing of Conor Gallagher from Chelsea - with a bizarre 'pitbull' graphic - as Joao Felix heads the other way for £42.7m
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Revealed: The bizarre reason new Chelsea signing Tosin Adarabioyo was initially left OUT of Blues' Europa Conference League squad
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Sven-Goran Eriksson gives poignant goodbye message as the terminally ill ex-England boss reveals how he wants Three Lions fans to remember him
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Conor Gallagher lands in Madrid for a second time this month as he finally looks to complete £35.8m move to Atletico with transfer saga nearing an end
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Boxing icon Oscar De La Hoya posts bizarre 'sexual boogie' video, wearing a thong with his girlfriend, before it is REMOVED by Instagram after complaints
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'Still time to delete it': Joao Felix and Lamine Yamal troll Barcelona and Spain star after he goes public online with his new model influencer girlfriend
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First transgender Paralympian, 50, breaks silence on criticism of her competing at Paris 2024 - and claims she will be a 'role model' at the Games
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Ralf Schumacher's ex-mother-in-law, 70, wades into 'lying' row with his ex-wife and says former F1 driver told her 'I'm definitely NOT gay'
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Jamie Carragher spots tactic he's 'never seen before' while analysing Arne Slot's new-look Liverpool... and it leaves co-pundit Gary Neville baffled
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Ex-Man United starlet Angel Gomes breaks silence after horror collision in Lille match saw him hospitalised with serious head injury
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EXCLUSIVEHow Erling Haaland got deadlier than ever by DJing in Marbella, feasting on potato dumplings and zoning out on a superyacht
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Ralf Schumacher calls his ex-wife a LIAR and leaks her WhatsApp chats after she claimed she 'wasted her best years' on Michael's former F1 star brother
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Never change, Jamie Vardy! Leicester striker trolls Tottenham fans for the club's lack of a Premier League title - before an X-rated spat with Cristian Romero
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Leicester pay heartwarming tribute to Craig Shakespeare ahead of Premier League return following former manager's death aged 60
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Meet the new WAGs of the Premier League: A Dutch model already welcomed by Old Trafford and a Beauty Pageant queen winner in Brighton
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Erling Haaland makes Marc Cucurella eat his words as the Man City star brushes off the Euro 2024 winner to score against Chelsea in Premier League
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Pep Guardiola reveals why he was surprised after Man City won 2-0 at Chelsea - as he describes the result as a 'big step' for his team
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Aussie UFC 305 star Casey O'Neill impersonates Olympic breakdancer Raygun as she wins fight in the Octagon before showing off her moves
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Mikel Arteta's patience is paying off after Kai Havertz and David Raya played pivotal roles for Arsenal in season-opening win over Wolves
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Antoine Semenyo papers over Bournemouth cracks as Cherries boss Andoni Iraola prepares to unleash £40.2m recruit Evanilson
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Danilo delivers an update to fans after suffering a horror injury just minutes into Nottingham Forest's Premier League opener against Bournemouth
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Newcastle vs Southampton CHAOS as defender Fabian Schar is sent off for headbutt after Ben Brereton Diaz threw himself to the floor
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Eric Cantona STORMS OFF punditry panel and embarks on another bizarre speech... but there IS a reason behind the Man United legend's actions
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Fans hail Ipswich supporter with a prosthetic leg for their 'brilliant' sense of humour after spotting hilarious name on his shirt
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Ed Sheeran reveals why he had to leave Ipswich vs Liverpool at HALF-TIME - with minority owner missing climactic stages of club's top-flight return
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Former Man United defender Phil Jones confirms he has RETIRED from professional football - as he announces his next role
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Bruno Fernandes APOLOGISES to Fantasy Football managers after missing two clear-cut chances in 1-0 win against Fulham in their opening game
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Joshua Zirkzee admits his match-winning Man United debut was a 'dream' come true as £36.5m striker comes off the bench to secure win
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Enzo Maresca reveals that FIFTEEN Chelsea stars are not training with the first-team, after their huge summer spending spree and 43-man squad
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Peter Schmeichel slams Luke Shaw after Man Utd left-back gets injured AGAIN leaving him on sidelines for first three Premier League matches
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Chelsea fans face being served 'PRISON FOOD' at Servette in Europa Conference League clash as images emerge of bleak meals at staggering prices
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Matthijs De Ligt's wife Annekee Molenaar posts loved-up photos with new Man United star at Old Trafford - as she beams with pride next to her £43m hubby
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Fans left in hysterics at Gary Neville's underwhelming attempts at motivational speaking as he answers clearing calls on results day
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Olympic champion boxer Imane Khelif shows off dramatic new feminine makeover after winning gold in Paris, where her failed gender tests sparked huge row
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Lamine Yamal is spotted leaving the hospital following a visit to his father after he was stabbed 'multiple times' on Wednesday night
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Jordan Henderson's Ajax win 25-minute long penalty shootout 13-12 after 34 spot-kicks in dramatic Europa League qualifier in Amsterdam
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A dream debut! Kylian Mbappe scores his first Real Madrid goal against Atalanta after Jude Bellingham's slick assist and lifts the UEFA Super Cup
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Major VAR change 'is BLOCKED by Premier League bosses' ahead of new season - as measure is absent from Howard Webb's six-point plan
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The 'zombie movie set' of a training ground hosting Man United: Red Devils return to old crumbling, neglected HQ 'The Cliff' for kit release video
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Rio Ferdinand hails Jude Bellingham as a 'class apart' after his 'magnificent' performance in Real Madrid's UEFA Super Cup win over Atalanta
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EXCLUSIVEOleksandr Usyk reveals what went down in THAT sixth round against Tyson Fury, why his mum wants him to quit boxing
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West Ham boss Julen Lopetegui responds to Danny Dyer's pep talk as he says they'll both have to work together to get the best out of Jarrod Bowen
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Team GB medalist Georgia Bell almost gave up on her athletics career before lockdown made her fall in love with running all over again
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Mikel Arteta hails the 'success' of Arsenal's pre-season after victory over Lyon... as Gunners boss provides an injury update on TWO defenders
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Man United agree settlement with Aaron Wan-Bissaka ahead of £15m move to West Ham - with full-back's exit to pave way for two Old Trafford arrivals
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Ex-Man United star Raphael Varane suffers NIGHTMARE debut for Como as defender leaves the pitch after just 20 minutes due to an injury
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Ollie Wood felt like a 'crash test dummy' after the Team GB star appeared to be HEADBUTTED by Dutch rider and crashed in men's madison final
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New Zealand high jumper Hamish Kerr goes viral after bailing out last minute and jumping UNDER the bar - before leaping to Olympic gold
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World's greatest marathon runner Eliud Kipchoge takes a TAXI to the finish line in Paris after he was forced to walk and then quit the race
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Rodri on the DJ decks and pop stars performing: Inside the 'family-friendly' parties that the world's best footballers can't get enough of
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Olympics fans are left in stitches as new video of viral breakdancer 'Raygun' in qualifying emerges - and ask 'how did she beat 14 others?'
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Not even Snoop Dogg could save breaking from falling flat on Olympic debut as Aussie becomes a global cult figure for all the wrong reasons
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'I am a woman': Victorious gender scandal boxer Imane Khelif takes aim at her 'bullies and enemies' after claiming Olympic gold with win over Yang Liu
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Pep Guardiola insists Man City are in no rush to sign new players despite Man United and Arsenal's transfer activity... and addresses what his side will do to replace Julian Alvarez
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Algeria's Imane Khelif credits 'eight years of work and no sleep' for winning Olympic boxing gold amid gender controversy
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Piers Morgan forced to delete social media post after gender row boxer Imane Khelif triumphs over China's Yang Liu to claim Olympic gold
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David de Gea 'agrees a one-year deal with Fiorentina' - as Spaniard looks to FINALLY end his search for a new club
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Noah Lyles' Olympic rival speaks out after Team USA star ran the 200m final with COVID - without telling his fellow sprinters
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Letsile Tebogo delivers savage verdict on 'arrogant' Noah Lyles after beating Team USA sprinter to win 200m gold at 2024 Olympics
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Phil Foden poses with social media star son Ronnie, five, in matching lemon outfits - just days after neighbours 'called police over late night children's party
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Thomas Muller declares himself an Olympic champion after his supporting role in a German gold medal triumph at Paris 2024
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Mikel Arteta insists Saka and Rice 'have to be ready' for start of the Premier League season as England stars return in friendly win over Bayer Leverkusen
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OnlyFans star Alysha Newman celebrates Olympic bronze by TWERKING to the crowd - as Canadian pole vaulter clears national record 4.85m
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Former Team USA gymnast Gabby Douglas slams Simone Biles comparisons and says she's tired of 'constantly being bullied' online
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Matthew Hudson-Smith breaks down in tears after missing out on Olympic gold to Quincy Hall as Team GB star accepts 'the better man won'
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Team GB star George Mills breaks silence on his furious clash with French opponent Hugo Hay... after son of former Premier League star was knocked down in chaotic 5,000m heat
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Team USA gold medalist Ryan Crouser shows off simple trick that explains why he won shot put gold at 2024 Olympics
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Charley Hull reveals why she's had a disastrous start to 2024 Olympics... and it has nothing to do with the cigarette ban
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From steeplechase to church steeple! French athletics star PROPOSES to her boyfriend at Paris Olympics
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Aussie sprinter Michelle Jenneke is sent flying during nasty fall in the 100m hurdles - and then nearly trips over the very next one in nightmare race
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Glamorous swimmer Luana Alonso is fired a fresh warning by Olympics chief after being kicked out of athletes village for 'inappropriate conduct'
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Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis appears on morning TV 'visibly hungover' the day after his record-smashing jump in the Olympic pole vault final
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Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix is left in tears after missing out on a medal - as daughter of TV host Fred admits 'I didn't want to be alive three years ago'
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Thierry Henry shows off his dance moves after France triumph 3-1 over Egypt to reach the gold medal match at Paris Olympics as footage goes viral
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VAR officials removed from Champions League qualifier involving Rangers after being 'caught by police stealing a road sign
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Glamorous Olympic swimmer Luana Alonso breaks her silence amid reports she was kicked out of athletes village over 'inappropriate conduct'
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The wholesome moment the UK cheered Keely Hodgkinson to glory: Gabby Logan and Jess Ennis-Hill roar her on from the studio as loved ones cheer
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Gabby Logan reveals her conspiracy theory about the 2024 Paris Olympics bell live on BBC - as the TV host vows to get to the bottom of the mystery
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Swedish pole vault star Armand Duplantis wins Olympic gold with a new WORLD RECORD - as he celebrates by mimicking Turkish shooter who went viral
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Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles slammed by NFL star over 'disgusting' gesture after bowing out of Olympics with silver and bronze in floor final
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Simone Biles appears to HIT OUT at Olympics crowd after falling off beam - as American teammate Suni Lee blames 'tense' atmosphere in Paris
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Fans claim Kishane Thompson 'was ROBBED' in 100m final after he was beaten by America's Noah Lyles by FIVE THOUSANDTHS of a second
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Phil Foden poses with a prize catch as the Man City star rounds off his pre-season holiday by landing a huge fish on a five-day family trip to a £14-a-day lake
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The moment a South Korean Olympian breaks down in TEARS as he fails to avoid national military service after missing out on a medal in men's golf
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Team GB men's hockey side suffer penalty shootout heartbreak against 10-man India as they crash out of the Paris Olympics
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Convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde CRASHES OUT of Olympics in last-16 stage as the Dutch beach volleyball player is again loudly booed
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Dina Asher-Smith is reduced to tears during BBC interview as the Team GB star admits she is 'running angry' in the 200m after 100m sprint exit
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Former Sky Sports presenter Richard Keys - 'the once hairiest man on TV' - undergoes hair transplant treatment in bizarre video
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'How embarrassing': Fans react as Estonia's Karel Tilga's pole vault attempt goes wrong during decathlon at Paris Olympics
