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UFC 'set to make Michael Chandler vs Charles Oliveira' for vacant lightweight title on May 15 with Khabib's retirement set in stone
19/03/21 09:04
Michael Chandler (left) is in line to fight Charles Oliveira (right) for the UFC lightweight title now that Khabib Nurmagomedov (inset) has officially retired. The Russian's decision was confirmed by Dana White after a meeting on Thursday and now the 155-pound division must plan for life after the champion. According to ESPN, the plan is to have Chandler and Oliveira compete for the vacant belt at UFC 262 on May 15. ...read
'29-0 it is': Dana White confirms that UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov has '100 per cent officially retired' after failing to convince unbeaten lightweight champion to continue
19/03/21 07:28Nurmagomedov had suggested that his time in the octagon had come to an end following the death of his father last year. He leaves the sport with an untarnished record, having won all his 29 bouts.
Michael Chandler claims he 'can entice Khabib Nurmagomedov out of retirement' by showing he is a 'complete' fighter and dominating UFC lightweight division
18/03/21 16:11The American made a huge statement with a first-round KO win over Dan Hooker in his UFC debut on Fight Island in January. He thinks he can go on a run to tempt Khabib to come back.
Khabib Nurmagomedov teases fans over possible return to the octagon after retired star tweets signature catchphrase 'send me location' to Dana White after meeting up with former UFC chief Lorenzo Fertitta
17/03/21 10:42Khabib Nurmagomedov and Lorenzo Fertitta (main) met up this week, with Dana White (inset) still hopeful that he can entice the undefeated Dagestani back to the octagon.
Justin Gaethje 'set to take on Michael Chandler' in UFC lightweight showdown with winner in pole position for title fight
16/03/21 08:58The 'Highlight', 32, was submitted by the Khabib in the second round of their Fight Island contest and must earn another opportunity to compete for the belt, which is now vacant.
UFC Hall of Famer Georges St-Pierre lists Conor McGregor, Jon Jones and Khabib Nurmagomedov on his 'Mount Rushmore' list of the sport's legendary figures - as well as Royce Gracie, the man who inspired him as a child
13/03/21 09:05Georges St-Pierre, who defended his 170lbs belt on nine consecutive occasions, entered into the UFC 'Hall of Fame' and is widely regarded as one of the greatest fighters in MMA history.
Conor McGregor is Dana White's favourite MMA star as 'the world goes crazy when he puts on the show'... as the UFC supremo reveals he is still trying to talk Khabib Nurmagomedov out of retirement
11/03/21 11:23The UFC president, 51, admits Conor McGregor is the fighter he likes to see perform the most as the world is 'buzzing' and 'goes crazy' when the iconic Irishman enters the octagon.
Conor McGregor dealt fresh UFC blow as he is REMOVED from the pound-for-pound rankings after losing two of his last three fights... with Irishman now facing an uphill battle to get back into the world's top 15 fighters
10/03/21 09:42The Irishman is arguably the biggest name in the sport of UFC but has lost two of his last three fights, meaning he has been unable to hold onto a place among the top 15 fighters.
Conor McGregor 'set for share of £112million windfall with manager Audie Attar' as Mexican beverage company Becle are set to buy remaining shares in Irishman's whiskey company Proper Twelve
07/03/21 19:08The venture came to fruition just before McGregor's high-profile loss to Khabib Nurmagomedov in 2018, with Becle owning a 20 per cent stake when the brand was founded.
Islam Makhachev vows to RETIRE Tony Ferguson after extending his unbeaten run to seven wins at UFC 259... as Dagestani wants to 'shut up' arch rival of Khabib Nurmagomedov
07/03/21 10:32Islam Makhachev (left) is bidding to win the UFC lightweight title by early 2022, and has challenged top five contender and former interim champion Tony Ferguson (inset) for a clash later this year.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has backed Islam Makhachev to fulfil his late father's prophecy to rule the lightweight division... could the protege who hasn't lost in the UFC in six years usurp McGregor, Poirier and Chandler as King of the 155-pounders?
06/03/21 19:13Khabib Nurmagomedov's shock retirement last year signalled not only the end of one of the most dominant eras of any UFC fighter, but also left one of the most decorated MMA gyms without a champion.
Khabib Nurmagomedov speaks to Cristiano Ronaldo 'almost every day' and reveals Juventus star's greatest fear is that his son 'will not have the hunger to be his successor'
05/03/21 09:10Khabib Nurmagomedov has shed light on his great friendship with Cristiano Ronaldo and revealed the Juventus star's biggest fear. The pair are in conversation regularly at the moment.
'You don't see Khabib saying "leave me alone, stop asking me" so there's still a chance!' Dana White claims lightweight legend could come out of retirement ahead of talks at UFC 259
05/03/21 08:16UFC president Dana White insists he has no plans to strip Khabib Nurmagomedov of the lightweight title, despite the Dagestani retiring last October.
UFC chief Dana White told to 'let Khabib Nurmagomedov enjoy his retirement' and allow the 'lightweight division to move on' by rising star Kevin Lee... despite clamour from fans for him to return to the octagon
25/02/21 13:58Khabib announced his retirement after defeating Justin Gaethje at UFC 254. However, White is eager to see Khabib return to competition to achieve 30-0. Kevin Lee believes White should leave him be.
Khabib Nurmagomedov claims Justin Gaethje 'gave up' and 'was broken mentally' during his submission defeat by the Russian at UFC 254 last year
21/02/21 10:04The Russian submitted his challenger in the second round to remain undefeated before emotionally declaring his retirement from the sport. He has reflected on the fight.
Khabib Nurmagomedov opens up on mumps ordeal as lightweight king says his final UFC fight was under threat after spending five days in intensive care with disease... and Dagestani reveals photograph of seriously swollen HEAD while ill
20/02/21 17:15Nurmagomedov, 32, defied concerns that the bout would be called off and turned in one of his very best performances, stopping his American rival in the second round with a triangle submission.
Khabib Nurmagomedov claims Conor McGregor will 'NEVER' return to the peak of his powers as UFC lightweight king insists no fighter can have 'two primes' amid talk of a trilogy bout with Dustin Poirier
20/02/21 13:47McGregor's aspirations for a grudge rematch with Khabib took a heavy blow last month after Dustin Poirier poured cold water on the Irishman's UFC return with a sensational second round knockout.
Dana White predicts UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov WILL come out of retirement to face bitter rival Conor McGregor again because 'he hates him so bad'... as president gets set for another meeting with undefeated Russian
19/02/21 17:06The enmity between the undefeated Russian and the Irishman is well-founded and goes back even before Nurmagomedov beat McGregor through submission at UFC 229 in October 2018 .
Ex-UFC heavyweight champion Bas Rutten predicts 'competitive' Khabib Nurmagomedov will make a retirement U-turn because fighting 'is a hard thing to let go of'... and he'll 'make a killing' if he does return to the octagon
19/02/21 08:56The undefeated Russian made the shocking decision to retire at the age of 32, after beating Justin Gaethje at UFC 257. Rutten believes Khabib will however return to the octagon.
Umar Nurmagomedov will emulate his cousin and become a UFC champion 'five fights from now', claims Khabib's former coach Javier Mendez, as he heaps praise on Russian following his winning debut over Sergey Morozov
10/02/21 09:26With Khabib now retired, Umar is flying the Nurmagomedov banner in the promotion and Mendez claims it won't be too long before we see him with UFC gold wrapped around his waist.
UFC great Khabib Nurmagomedov reveals he has spoken to Cristiano Ronaldo and PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi about wanting to fulfil a 'childhood dream' by playing football professionally... before admitting his favourite club is Real Madrid
09/02/21 16:52Khabib Nurmagomedov now has plenty of time on his hands following his retirement from UFC and it appears he has a somewhat ambitious dream in the pipeline.
Nate Diaz blasts Conor McGregor for 'STILL making the same mistakes he always has' and claims Irishman fails to understanding his blueprint that Floyd Mayweather, Khabib and Dustin Poirier used to beat him
09/02/21 16:15McGregor lost his first encounter with Diaz after suffering with fatigue and then submitting to a rear-naked choke. The Stockton fighter thinks he still has issues pacing himself.
Khabib Nurmagomedov reveals 'new meeting with Dana White later this month'... but retired UFC star insists 'the division must go on' and argues Dustin Poirier should be champion
09/02/21 09:56There had been optimism that last month's meeting between the lightweight champion and UFC president on Fight Island would lead to a return. But even with a new meeting scheduled, that is unlikely.
UFC pound-for-pound king Khabib Nurmagomedov reveals Brock Lesnar vs Fedor Emelianenko would be his 'fantasy' fight as he insists it would be a very 'interesting' match-up between 'stars of Russian and American MMA'
09/02/21 09:23While we have seen many enthralling match-ups down the years within UFC, the undefeated Russian chose one that many MMA fans would surely loved to have seen previously.
Jon Jones tells fans to 'slap themselves' if they rank Khabib Nurmagomedov or Israel Adesanya as the greatest due to number of title fight wins... and 'Bones' rates Amanda Nunes as 'close second' to himself
09/02/21 09:00'Bones' has made a habit of pushing his case forward on social media and shared a table of the most wins in UFC title fights. He tops the chart with 14 to his name so far.
Conor McGregor warned that he MUST change his style if he takes trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier next as team-mate says boxing stance limited the sharpness of the Notorious' shots in UFC 257 defeat
07/02/21 09:44McGregor's return to the UFC ended in a shock defeat as Poirier, 32, sensationally knocked out his Irish rival in the second round to cement his position as one of the top lightweights in the sport.
Georges St-Pierre 'is getting ready to face Khabib Nurmagomedov' in blockbuster clash with both legends set to come out of retirement, claims former UFC fighter Kenny Florian
04/02/21 14:59Dana White recently insisted there was no interest from the retired Russian in returning to face GSP, but Florian spoke of a new development.
'He f***ed Tony and Dustin': UFC star Justin Gaethje slams Dana White for unfair handling of lightweight division by backing Michael Chandler over Poirier and Ferguson in wake of Khabib Nurmegomedov's retirement
02/02/21 09:08Gaethje let it be known this week that White has badly handled the affairs of the lightweight stars, stemming from the UFC's refusal so far to strip Khabib of the title despite his October retirement.
UFC star and self-professed Liverpool fan Khabib Nurmagomedov poses for a snap with Virgil van Dijk after bumping into him at NAS Sports Complex in Dubai as the defender continues his recovery from knee injury
29/01/21 16:01Khabib, who revealed he supports Liverpool and Real Madrid last year, crossed paths with van Dijk at the NAS Sports Complex as he continues hid rehabilitation from a serious knee injury.
Justin Gaethje claims UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov would beat opponents 30 POUNDS heavier than him as he opens up on his defeat against the 'very, very strong' Russian
29/01/21 10:52Gaethje was so impressed by the Dagestani's efforts in the ring that he claimed even fighters as much as 30 pounds heavier than Nurmagomedov would not stand a chance against the unbeaten Dagestani.
Dustin Poirier's boxing coach believes he should fight for the lightweight title BEFORE trilogy bout with Conor McGregor, insisting that the Diamond 'deserves' shot at UFC gold after sensational win over the Notorious
28/01/21 16:51The 32-year-old put himself in the driving seat for a shot at the 155-pound crown following his sensational victory over the former two-weight world champion at UFC 257 on Fight Island.
Georges St-Pierre says Dana White 'knows where to reach me' as all-time great urges UFC to approach him if they are serious about making a mega-fight with Khabib Nurmagomedov
28/01/21 13:46The Canadian (left) has been a target of Khabib Nurmagomedov's (inset) for some time and has called on UFC chief Dana White (right) to contact him should a fight be on the cards.
Conor McGregor would have been 'SMASHED' by Khabib Nurmagomedov in a rematch, claims the Russian's coach Javier Mendez... and he says the Irishman, who lost to Dustin Poirer on Fight Island, has 'regressed'
28/01/21 09:03The lightweight champion was far from impressed after watching McGregor slump to defeat against Poirier, and his coach Javier Mendez agrees - saying the Irishman has regressed as a fighter.
Justin Gaethje would consider RETIRING if Conor McGregor is handed a title fight next as ex-interim lightweight champion admits he loved seeing 'loudmouth' Irishman get knocked out by Dustin Poirier
28/01/21 08:54McGregor (left), 32, entered his UFC 257 bout with Dustin Poirier with huge aspirations to make a run at the lightweight title but Justin Gaethje (right) has hit out at those hopes following his defeat.
Khabib Nurmagomedov remains lightweight king despite retirement but Michael Chandler has thrust himself into the mix alongside Dustin Poirier after his stunning KO of Conor McGregor... the scramble for UFC's finest division will catch fire in 2021
26/01/21 22:21Dustin Poirier (top right) and Michael Chandler (bottom right) put themselves in strong positions to fight for Khabib Nurmagomedov's (left) title after his shock retirement.
Michael Chandler knocks out Dan Hooker inside THREE MINUTES on UFC debut and celebrates with spectacular backflip... before calling out Conor McGregor, Khabib Nurmagomedov and Dustin Poirier
24/01/21 09:08After the referee stopped the fight with just 2:30 on the clock in the first round, 34-year-old American Chandler celebrated in style by climbing the Octagon and pulling off a spectacular backflip.
'This is what happens when you change your team... and spar with little KIDS': Khabib Nurmagomedov MOCKS Conor McGregor after Irishman's shock defeat to Dustin Poirier at UFC 257... saying The Notorious is 'far away from reality'
24/01/21 07:29Unbeaten Russian Khabib, who has beaten both McGregor and Poirier in the last three years, was highly-critical of The Notorious' preparation ahead of his first fight in a year.
Dana White reveals an unimpressed Khabib Nurmagomedov told him 'I'm so many levels ABOVE these guys' after Conor McGregor was sensationally KNOCKED OUT by Dustin Poirier
24/01/21 06:37Khabib, who has beaten both McGregor and Poirier, did not sound overly optimistic about the prospect of returning to the octagon after the main even at UFC 257, according to White.
Conor McGregor hobbles to his press conference on CRUTCHES after being brutally knocked out by Dustin Poirier in the second round at UFC 257 as the American gains sweet revenge on old rival
24/01/21 01:00The Notorious is plotting a return to the summit of the lightweight division and a win over number two contender Poirier, 32, will almost certainly put him in the driving seat to fight for UFC gold later this year.
Khabib Nurmagomedov BACKS Conor McGregor to KO Dustin Poirier inside two rounds... but insists American 'can beat this guy' if the fight stretches into the later rounds
23/01/21 12:23Khabib Nurmagomedov has weighed-in with his prediction for Conor McGregor's clash with Dustin Poirier, backing his hated rival for an early knock-out victory.
Dan Hooker and Michael Chandler have a HUGE chance to steal the show at UFC 257... all eyes might be on Conor McGregor but the winner of the co-main event can earn a title shot with a statement victory
23/01/21 09:03Regardless of whether Khabib is inspired to return, the winner of this fight will be in a sensational position for a lightweight title shot. Saturday is a huge opportunity for both men.
Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier ensure there will be no last-minute hiccups as the pair both make weight ahead of UFC 257 clash on Fight Island
22/01/21 11:40The lightweight contenders meet for a long-awaited rematch on Fight Island, Abu Dhabi, with McGregor defeating 'Diamond' on his way to the featherweight title back in 2014.
Conor McGregor claims Khabib Nurmagomedov 'should be stripped of his title' and the belt be up for grabs in his UFC 257 showdown against Dustin Poirier because the retired champion 'dodges the commitment to compete'
21/01/21 13:55Conor McGregor slammed Khabib Nurmagomedov for dodging the obligation to defend his title by retiring in his prime and claimed he should be stripped of the belt.
Khabib Nurmagomedov insists he is NOT planning an immediate return to UFC because he doesn't have the 'hunger' to fight again... just days after Dana White claimed star could make a retirement U-turn if he witnesses 'something spectacular' at UFC 257
21/01/21 11:52While the Russian has quite plainly laid out that he doesn't intend on returning to the octagon anytime soon, he did offer fans a glimmer of hope that a return could happen somewhere down the line.
Lockdown, settling into fatherhood and staring retirement in the face forced Conor McGregor to mature while his stamina is now 'world class'... 'The Notorious' could show he's better than EVER in Dustin Poirier rematch
20/01/21 21:00Just 40 seconds of ferocity and spell-binding accuracy in the demolition of Donald Cerrone is all fans have been privy to since Conor McGregor lost to Khabib Nurmagomedov in 2018. Not for long.
Khabib Nurmagomedov's cousin, Umar, enjoys triumphant start to his UFC career on Fight Island EXACTLY nine years after lightweight champion made his victorious debut... and BOTH wins were via rear-naked choke submission
20/01/21 16:01Umar Nurmagomedov marked his UFC debut with a second-round rear-naked choke submission of Sergey Morozov, with legendary cousin Khabib backing him in his corner.
Dana White reveals Khabib will NOT stick around to watch rival Conor McGregor at UFC 257 and plans to 'discuss final decision on Russian's comeback over dinner in Las Vegas'
20/01/21 09:54There will be no fireworks between Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 257, revealed Dana White. He will jet to the USA after his cousin fights on Wednesday.
Khabib Nurmagomedov believes Max Holloway 'has a chance to become the best fighter of all time' following record-breaking win over Calvin Kattar
19/01/21 09:01Holloway is vastly experienced and already regarded as the best featherweight of all time despite losing both contests with current champion Alexander Volkanovski.
'UFC would be smart to keep Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor apart' on Fight Island, warns Javier Mendez... and champion's coach hits out at 'Notorious' for targeting 'country, religion and family' before their brawl back in 2018
18/01/21 10:56The pound-for-pound No 1 is cornering his cousin Umar on the card headlined by McGregor's rematch with Dustin Poirier, meaning they will be in relatively close proximity.
Conor McGregor claims he will 'probably NEVER retire' from UFC again as he gears up for his latest return against Dustin Poirier... before admitting he briefly stepped away last year as he felt 'shelved' by the sport
18/01/21 10:30Conor McGregor announced his retirement for the third time in four years in 2020 but is now back in business again as he prepares for his return at UFC 257 in a rematch against Dustin Poirier.
UFC president Dana White reveals Khabib Nurmagomedov is 'not interested' in taking on Georges St-Pierre as the Russian lightweight weighs up his return to the Octogon
17/01/21 17:43UFC legend St-Pierre recently claimed that he was excited by the prospect of a showdown with Nurmagomedov, but admitted he may not take the fight against the Russian if it was offered.
Nate Diaz calls Khabib Nurmagomedov a 'p****' as retired star refuses to commit to a UFC return unless he is blown away by a 'spectacular' performance at UFC 257 after crunch talks with Dana White
17/01/21 09:05The undefeated Dagestani, 32, announced his shock retirement from the sport following his win over Justin Gaethje at UFC 254, with Dana White eager to get the mauler back in the octagon.
Dana White reveals Khabib Nurmagomedov could make retirement U-turn IF he sees 'something spectacular' when Conor McGregor faces Dustin Poirier next weekend at Fight Island
16/01/21 17:26White met with the undefeated UFC lightweight champion in private on Friday and has told fans for months that he will do everything he can to get him to fight at least one more time.
Bus attacks, post-fight brawls and bloody beatdowns: Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov's rivalry is the most intense in sport... and after more than 800 days apart they'll soon FINALLY be on Fight Island at the same time at UFC 257
16/01/21 15:49Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov have spent most of their time since the infamous UFC 229 post-fight brawl thousands of miles apart. They will be breathing the same air in January.
Georges St-Pierre admits idea of huge fight with Khabib Nurmagomedov 'freaking excites him' but UFC legend accepts there must be 'compromises on both sides' to make it happen
15/01/21 13:23The former welterweight and middleweight champion is, like Khabib, retired from competing but would consider reversing that decision for a scrap with the pound-for-pound king.
UFC president Dana White 'will make Khabib Nurmagomedov an offer he can't refuse' as he bids to convince the lightweight legend to make a stunning comeback to the sport after retiring
15/01/21 09:02White is set to hold talks with Khabib this week to discuss his decision to retire and his head coach Javier Mendez believes the UFC chief will make a lucrative offer.
Conor McGregor accuses rival Khabib Nurmagomedov of 'scurrying away' from rematch after retiring as the Notorious admits he needs at least one more win under his belt before reclaiming his UFC lightweight belt
14/01/21 12:23McGregor lost his lightweight title to Khabib at UFC 229 in 2018. He has hit out at the Dagestani fighter for retiring before giving the Irishman a chance to win back his belt.
Jon Jones' quest for MMA immortality against Stipe Miocic, Colby Covington's grudge match with Jorge Masvidal and Conor McGregor locking horns with Justin Gaethje - the dream fights UFC boss Dana White should make in 2021...
13/01/21 12:56The UFC consistently make fights fans want to see. With cautious optimism that 2021 might see a return to some normality, what are the fights that need to be made?
Georges St-Pierre includes Royce Gracie and Jon Jones among six fighters who can be considered greatest of all time... but UFC legend snubs Khabib Nurmagomedov
12/01/21 16:17Many consider GSP, the retired former UFC welterweight champion, to be the best to have ever competed in MMA but the typically modest Canadian name-checked a number of other fighters.
Dana White confirms Conor McGregor's UFC 257 showdown with Dustin Poirier will NOT be for lightweight title - even if Khabib stays retired - and the winner 'will face highest ranked fighter for belt next'
12/01/21 09:09Some had thought the UFC would make a late announcement that the UFC 257 rematch between McGregor and Poirier would be for the belt. But that will not be the case.
Dana White reveals he WILL try to coax Khabib Nurmagomedov out of retirement for one more fight when they meet on Fight Island ahead of UFC 257
11/01/21 10:17UFC president White refused to strip the undefeated Russian of his lightweight title in the hope he can persuade him to don the gloves one more time.
Can Conor McGregor win the race to succeed Khabib? Or can American wildcard Michael Chandler stun the Irishman AND the rest of the world? A host of top lightweight contenders are set for a scramble to the summit in a monumental 2021
06/01/21 13:03Khabib Nurmagomedov's shock retirement from the UFC in October at Fight Island has left fans and pundits split over who is likely to take the throne vacated by the dominant Dagestani.
Khabib Nurmagomedov offered $100m to box Floyd Mayweather with UFC chief Dana White's approval, claims Russian fighter's manager
06/01/21 10:54Nurmagomedov announced his retirement from UFC last year after his victory over Justin Gaethje. Conor McGregor was the last UFC star to step into the ring against Mayweather in 2017.
REVEALED: Khabib Nurmagomedov was UFC's top earner in 2020 after pocketing £4.7MILLION for his retirement fight with Justin Gaethje, while Conor McGregor made £2.4m for beating Donald Cerrone in just 40 seconds - but who else makes the top 10?
05/01/21 17:29A full salary list of what the UFC's top fighters earned in 2020 has been revealed, with the now-retired Khabib Nurmagomedov topping the charts as the MMA's highest-paid star.
Conor McGregor jokes he's 'laying off his Proper 12 whiskey' while he trains for his rematch with Dustin Poirier - after he claimed he drank it 'all bleeding fight week' ahead of his defeat by Khabib Nurmagomedov
03/01/21 18:26The Irish MMA fighter launched the Proper 12 Whisky brand in 2018, based on McGregor's birthplace Crumlin being the 12th postal district of Dublin. He's currently in camp for comeback fight.
Khabib's manager Ali Abdelaziz doubts he will make UFC return for Conor McGregor rematch after the Russian 'broke his soul' at UFC 229... and insists a big pay day would NOT be enough for Nurmagomedov to come out of retirement
02/01/21 11:25The UFC lightweight champion announced his retirement in October 2020 after a victory against Justin Gaethje at UFC 254, citing the death of his father as his reason for walking from the octagon.
Dana White insists Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov would have their long-awaited rematch 'in a perfect world', insisting it is the 'fight that makes sense' ahead of Irishman's return to the Octagon
31/12/20 09:03White has refused to strip the undefeated fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov of his title in the hope he will reverse his decision to retire and plans to discuss the possibility with him next month.
Khabib Nurmagomedov reveals his cousin Umar is set to make his UFC debut on 'Fight Island' next month... and promises 'I will fight with him myself' to train his man for the big day
30/12/20 13:22Unbeaten superstar Khabib revealed that his cousin's first fight for the promotion will take place at UFC 257, on the undercard for Conor McGregor vs Dustin Poirier, on January 23.
Khabib Nurmagomedov predicts the winner of Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier's rematch will go on to claim his UFC lightweight title and become the division's new king as he reiterates his desire to STAY retired
29/12/20 08:36The future of the UFC's 155lbs division has been shrouded by uncertainty since Khabib announced his shock retirement from the sport just seconds after defeating Justin Gaethje back in October.
Khabib Nurmagomedov to put an end to UFC comeback speculation in talks with Dana White as lightweight king insists: 'They offer conditions, fighters... but I would not like there to be a possibility that I will return'
29/12/20 00:41The Dagestani, 32, announced his shock retirement from the sport after taking his unblemished record to 29 wins, zero losses following his UFC 254 win over Justin Gaethje in October.
Khamzat Chimaev flew to Ireland to beat up Conor McGregor before anyone knew his name... after a stunning 2020 the Chechen-born phenom - who is the best prospect Dana White has ever seen - could replace Khabib as Notorious' nemesis
28/12/20 23:18WILL GRIFFEE: With Khabib gone and Nate Diaz's stock on the decline, Conor McGregor needs his next nemesis to step forward. Khamzat Chimaev might just fit the bill to perfection.
Conor McGregor's coach claims the winner of the Irishman's fight with Dustin Poirier next month could be offered a title fight with Khabib Nurmagomedov as the 'Notorious' prepares to return at UFC 257
28/12/20 15:51Conor McGregor's coach claims Dana White is 'dangling a carrot towards Khabib Nurmagomedov - implying the winner of the Irishman's fight with Dustin Poirier could face a title fight with the Russia.
Conor McGregor warns Dustin Poirier he is 'preparing a masterpiece' as ex-champion spars menacingly at Irish boxing club ahead of UFC 257 return on 'Fight Island' in January
27/12/20 19:12McGregor portrayed himself in the ring in a series of photos shared with his Instagram following of more than 38 million, sparring at his hometown boxing club in Crumlin.
Khabib Nurmagomedov reveals he was 'disappointed' by Conor McGregor's performance during UFC 229 grudge fight as lightweight king expected Irishman to be 'mentally tougher'
27/12/20 09:47Nurmagomedov and McGregor met in Las Vegas in October 2018 to settle their bitter feud after months of back-and-forth, in which The Notorious launched scathing attacks on his lightweight rival.
UFC fighter Khamzat Chimaev warns he will 'smash' Conor McGregor after the Irishman traded jibes on Twitter with MMA manager Ali Abdelaziz
26/12/20 17:32UFC fighter Khamzat Chimaev has warned he will 'smash' Conor McGregor after the Irishman traded barbs on Twitter with his manager, manager Ali Abdelaziz.
Khabib Nurmagomedov will come out of retirement to fight former champion Georges St-Pierre NOT Conor McGregor, claims Daniel Cormier
24/12/20 16:01Dana White is set to meet up with Khabib on the week of UFC 257 next month which is headlined by the return of Conor McGregor as he faces Dustin Poirier in their highly anticipated rematch.
Dana White will only convince Khabib Nurmagomedov to come back if he 'taps into competitive spirit' rather than throws money at UFC pound-for-pound king, warns Daniel Cormier
23/12/20 06:39Cormier, who is close friends and team-mates with Khabib, knows the Russian well and believes financial gain will be the last thing on his mind if Khabib chooses to come back.
Khabib Nurmagomedov pays tribute to close friend Cristiano Ronaldo for his 'almost impossible' achievement of spending '15 years at the top' after the Juventus star picked up the Golden Foot award for another goal-laden year
21/12/20 13:26The Russian UFC star has praised Cristiano Ronaldo for his longevity at the elite level of football in a social media tribute. The Juventus footballer won the Golden Foot award over the weekend.
JONATHAN McEVOY: Sport matters to all of us, said the ubiquitous Alex Scott. Not the modern BBC. Part concert, part One Show-style magazine programme, SPOTY has never looked more detached from its original design
20/12/20 22:36JONATHAN McEVOY'S BBC SPOTY TV REVIEW: Hats off to Auntie for managing to squeeze a few minutes of actual sport into this light entertainment orgy.
Khabib Nurmagomedov crowned BBC Sports Personality's World Sport Star of 2020 as UFC icon beat LeBron James, golfer Dustin Johnson and boxer Katie Taylor to the prize
18/12/20 00:51The 32-year-old came out on top of a public vote on the BBC Sport website, seeing off the likes of pole-vaulter Armand Duplantis, basketball's LeBron James and footballer Wendie Renard.
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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'
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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
