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Dana White reveals he is set to meet with Khabib Nurmagomedov in January to discuss potential retirement U-turn... as UFC chief admits he feels 'confident' he can bring legendary fighter back to try and make his record 30-0
17/12/20 11:30
UFC president Dana White claims Khabib Nurmagomedov could return to competition to achieve 30-0 despite promising his mother her would retire after his third title defence against Justin Gaethje in October at UFC 254. White is set to meet with Nurmagomedov in January to discuss a potential retirement U-turn....read
Dana White admits he can't wait for 2020 to be over despite record-breaking year for UFC... but warns 'it's going to be a lot of the same s***' in 2021 with the Covid-19 pandemic still rife across the US
15/12/20 08:59White has managed to make UFC thrive during the early days of the coronavirus pandemic by putting on his Fight Island event in Abu Dhabi, with PPV sales still flooding in.
Dana White admits blockbuster UFC bout between Tony Ferguson and Khabib Nurmagomedov just 'wasn't meant to be' after it was abandoned FIVE times
15/12/20 07:18They were first meant to fight in 2015 but Khabib withdrew with a rib injury, before Ferguson had a lung issue in 2016. A year later, Ferguson developed a kidney problem and then had a freak injury in 2018.
'I'm No 1 so of course I want to fight for that f****** belt': Justin Gaethje desperate to take on winner of Conor McGregor vs Dustin Poirier
10/12/20 09:02Conor McGregor meets Dustin Poirier on January 23 and the picture in the lightweight division will be clearer after that fight. Justin Gaethje remains the No 1 contender in the rankings.
Tony Ferguson sensationally claims he is owed HALF-A-MILLION dollars by Conor McGregor and Paradigm Sports Management who 'manipulated the system to do bad business' behind his back before hitting out at Dustin Poirier and Khabib Nurmagomedov
09/12/20 18:36Ferguson claimed that Paradigm Sports Management, a company that represents McGregor, owes him 'half-a-mil' after denying him the chance to fight the Irishman in the past few years.
Khabib Nurmagomedov 'swore on his father's grave' he has retired for good, claims Charles Oliveira as Brazilian insists 'there's no way' pound-for-pound king comes back
09/12/20 09:09Charles Oliveira is among the top fighters bidding to be the next lightweight champion now that Khabib Nurmagomedov has hung up his gloves. He fights Tony Ferguson this Saturday.
Khabib names his price! Lightweight champion Nurmagomedov tells Dana White $100m will get him out of retirement and back to UFC... but snubs Conor McGregor rematch talk
03/12/20 08:29Nurmagomedov, the lightweight champion, retired after his rapid victory over Justin Gaethje in October, bowing out with a record of 29 wins from 29 fights.
Khabib Nurmagomedov unveils grand plan to have MMA included in Olympics from 2028 but admits he faces battle to convince organisers who 'do not want a lot of blood'
02/12/20 10:03Khabib Nurmagomedov wants to use his position of incredible influence to persuade the Olympic Committee that MMA should be included from Los Angeles in the 2028 Games.
Dana White CONFIRMS he will 'meet Khabib Nurmagomedov in Abu Dhabi soon' with talks shrouded in mystery amid potential comeback
01/12/20 09:10Dana White will link up with Khabib Nurmagomedov face-to-face and the fact that talks are set to take place in Abu Dhabi has set tongues wagging about a return to action for the Russian.
Khabib Nurmagomedov will hold a press conference in Moscow next week to discuss 'new projects' as talk of a UFC return gain momentum after his shock retirement following Justin Gaethje win
28/11/20 09:36The UFC lightweight champion announced his shock retirement from the sport last month after dismantling interim title holder Justin Gaethje at UFC 254 on Fight Island, Abu Dhabi.
Khabib Nurmagomedov drops HUGE hint he will return to the UFC - just one month after retiring - as he tells Dana White 'see you soon' in teasing Instagram post... raising hopes of a possible rematch with arch-rival Conor McGregor
25/11/20 09:44The lightweight king announced he would be walking away from the sport in October after choking out Justin Gaethje at UFC 254 to extend his unbeaten record to 29-0.
Welcome to the NEW Fight Island: A stunning 18,000-seat arena with a beach club and boardwalk pier to boot... the $1BILLION 'mega-project' where Dana White is looking to bring fans back for Conor McGregor's return to the UFC against Dustin Poirier
20/11/20 21:05The past year has proved a lesson to sports chiefs the world over that those who can best adapt to change will not just survive, but thrive too. For White, the UFC has managed to react sharply.
UFC pound-for-pound No 1, unbeaten in 29 fights and now Dagestan's 'Best MUM'! Khabib Nurmagomedov is awarded bizarre medal in his home country after quitting MMA following promise to his mother
20/11/20 14:22Having made himself a legend of the octagon after retiring as the best pound-for-pound fighter in UFC, Khabib was honoured with the bizarre medal in the town of Derbent on the Caspian Sea in Dagestan.
Dana White says he would BET on Khabib Nurmagomedov reversing his UFC retirement, and claims Russian could face any of Conor McGregor, Dustin Poirier, Michael Chandler or Tony Ferguson next in the Octagon
20/11/20 13:48Khabib cited the death of his father, Abdulmanap, who passed away in July after complications brought about by coronavrius, as the reason for calling it quits.
Dana White wants to bring fans BACK for Conor McGregor's return to UFC against Dustin Poirier in January and plans to welcome them to a new 'Fight Island' housed in the stunning 18,000 capacity Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi
20/11/20 08:25Fans have not been able to get close to the Octagon for months because of Covid-19 with UFC creating their own 'Fight Island' to safely stage events during the pandemic.
Jon Jones has 'lost his mind' and needs to 'let go of his ego' after outbursts at Khabib Nurmagomedov being called UFC's greatest fighter following his retirement, says Daniel Cormier
17/11/20 08:44After Khabib's win against Justin Gaethje at UFC 254 last month, 'Bones' repeatedly fought back against the notion that the Russian is the greatest MMA fighter of all time.
With Khabib Nurmagomedov retired, Conor McGregor can conquer UFC's lightweight division again... but will the Dagestani be able to resist his own comeback if that happens?
14/11/20 21:03If Khabib Nurmagomedov remains retired, a win over Dustin Poirier at UFC 257 on January 23 could see former double champion Conor McGregor poised to reclaim the lightweight belt.
'I am grateful to return and do what I love again': Conor McGregor CONFIRMS UFC comeback against Dustin Poirer and vows to 'showcase my deep cache of weaponry' in long-awaited rematch on January 23
11/11/20 09:16'Notorious' appeared to have walked away from UFC when he announced his retirement in June, but has since teased a comeback and has been in talks for a rematch against 'The Diamond'.
The UFC will 'feel the pain' of the coronavirus pandemic as boss Dana White admits stars of the future will find opportunities hard to come by due to a shortage of small shows
07/11/20 11:20While the rest of the sporting world has been greatly affected by the deadly pandemic, White has been desperate to ensure the UFC continues to put on shows and keep the sport moving.
UFC legend Daniel Cormier admits he would not be surprised to see Khabib Nurmagomedov come out of retirement... with mega-money rematch against bitter rival Conor McGregor an option
05/11/20 11:52Khabib Nurmagomedov took his unblemished record to 29 wins and zero defeats after his UFC 254 victory over Justin Gaethje last month before surprisingly calling time on his career.
Is Khabib 'truly the greatest fighter of all time' as Dana White claimed after UFC 254 mauling of Gaethje? Jon Jones, Georges St-Pierre and Conor McGregor are among six others in GOAT debate - but who truly deserves to be known as the best?
01/11/20 19:00Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated Justin Gaethje as he has dominated all before. The Russian has decided to call it a day and there is by no means consensus on selecting him as the best ever.
'He is the champion right now... there is no vacant belt': Dana White insists Khabib Nurmagomedov will retain his lightweight crown despite his retirement as UFC chief 'gets the feeling' he will make a comeback
01/11/20 09:39Khabib Nurmagomedov took his unblemished record to 29 wins and zero defeats after the win over Justin Gaethje, and it was thought that he would target 30-0 before retiring from the UFC.
'I have a feeling that he might go for 30-0': UFC president Dana White thinks Khabib Nurmagomedov will be back for one more fight as he insists 'nobody knew' the Russian was set to retire after beating Justin Gaethje
29/10/20 23:58Nurmagomedov surprisingly announced his retirement from mixed martial arts following his brilliant submission victory over Justin Gaethje at UFC 254 on Saturday night..
UFC 254 only 'FIFTH biggest pay-per-view event in 2020 with 675,000 buys' for Khabib's win over Justin Gaethje as promotion takes hit after moving away from primetime TV slot in US
29/10/20 13:53UFC 254 was televised on Saturday afternoon in the United States and had to compete against college football. The pay-per-view figures took a hit despite Dana White's optimism.
Khabib Nurmagomedov 'let Conor McGregor grudge match go on longer than necessary to punish him - and liked Justin Gaethje so went for a quick finish', claims Russian's coach
29/10/20 09:57Khabib Nurmagomedov wanted to pile on the pain to Conor McGregor after the toxic build-up to their fight as opposed to the mutual respect shown with Justin Gaethje, says Javier Mendez.
'Mission accomplished!': Khabib Nurmagomedov touches down in Russia after taking top spot in UFC pound-for-pound rankings... and returning star insists he is happy to retire at 'peak of his career'
28/10/20 16:01Khabib Nurmagomedov was given a warm reception back in Russia having flown home after the UFC 254 victory over Justin Gaethje. He reiterated that he is retired from MMA now.
Khabib Nurmagomedov could reverse his decision to retire, reveals his coach - with the UFC pound-for-pound king making an 'emotional decision' that he may turn back on
28/10/20 13:37Khabib Nurmagomedov said he would no longer fight having promised his mother the Justin Gaethje showdown would be his last. But there remains a chance he could come back, says Javier Mendez.
'This is No 1 bull****': Jon Jones rages at being bumped off top spot in UFC pound-for-pound rankings by Khabib Nurmagomedov as he continues crusade against Russian being GOAT
28/10/20 08:54Jon Jones' fears were confirmed when the UFC officially made Khabib Nurmagomedov their No 1 fighter in the pound-for-pound rankings. He used a classic Khabib phrase to react to the news.
It's official! Khabib Nurmagomedov is UFC's pound-for-pound king after usurping Jon Jones at the top of the rankings in his final fight - and retiring hero puts it all down to 'hard work, hope for Allah and patience'
27/10/20 16:54Khabib Nurmagomedov has been given his final UFC wish, officially becoming the sport's pound-for-pound king after announcing his retirement following his victory over Justin Gaethje.
'I have 15 world titles to Khabib's four and you guys are talking about the best fighter ever?': Jon Jones hits out AGAIN at fans heralding undefeated Russian as 'the GOAT' after UFC 254
27/10/20 09:38Jon Jones took exception after UFC 254 to the adulation directed at Khabib Nurmagomedov with many considering him the greatest fighter ever. 'Bones' continued to hit back at fans on Instagram.
Khabib Nurmagomedov reveals photo and X-ray of broken foot taken just 16 DAYS before victory over Justin Gaethje in UFC 254 headliner
27/10/20 08:34Khabib Nurmagomedov showed no signs of fighting on a broken foot at UFC 254 but has now revealed the extent of the damage. He is said to have broken two toes and a bone in the foot itself.
Khabib 'didn't want to hurt Justin Gaethje by breaking his arm in front of his PARENTS so put him to sleep instead': Daniel Cormier reveals champion showed his softer side in his UFC swansong
27/10/20 06:42Khabib Nurmagomdeov did not believe Justin Gaethje would tap out so opted not to make the American's parents potentially watch their son's arm get broken at UFC 254.
Khabib's retirement could start a mad scramble for lightweight title... Justin Gaethje, Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier lead the charge, Tony Ferguson is the odd man out and hungry contenders are snapping at their heels
26/10/20 18:57The UFC must now plan for life after Khabib Nurmagomedov, a star so huge he broke new ground and opened up the middle east market like nobody before him. Who will take his vacant belt?
'Soon, very soon I think, my career is going to finish': Khabib Nurmagomedov hinted at retirement plans TWO WEEKS before shock announcement at UFC 254 as lightweight champion expressed desire to 'fly' and 'be free'
26/10/20 18:02Khabib took his unblemished professional record to 29 wins, zero losses, following his dominant display over interim champion Gaethje, in which he submitted the American
'My jaw dropped... I mean, he plays the best poker face on the planet': Khabib Nurmagomedov's head coach Javier Mendez admits he was left stunned following retirement announcement after UFC 254 win over Justin Gaethje
26/10/20 17:55Making a speech following his second round victory in the headline event at UFC 254, Khabib announced to the world that his victory over Justin Gaethje would be his last and is now retired from the sport.
What a pay-out to retire on! Khabib Nurmagomedov earns £4.7MILLION from his final UFC fight against Justin Gaethje - and he will get even MORE from post-fight bonuses and PPV cash
26/10/20 10:31Khabib Nurmagomedov can embrace retirement with more than £4.6million banked from his second-round submission of Justin Gaethje. Despite the earnings, he is not motivated by money.
'We have a lot of young generation guys to coach': Khabib Nurmagomedov reveals he plans to help Javier Mendez bring through next MMA generation after Russian champion retired following Justin Gaethje victory at UFC 254
25/10/20 13:15The UFC Lightweight champion has announced he plans to bring through the next generation of MMA talent with current coach Javier Mendez after his shock UFC retirement on Saturday night.
REVEALED: Khabib Nurmagomedov 'broke his foot and was in hospital three weeks ago' and also developed MUMPS in his training camp for Justin Gaethje as Dana White pays tribute to 'one of the toughest human beings on the planet'
25/10/20 09:11Nurmagomedov stunned Gaethje, winning via a second-round submission to extend his unbeaten MMA record to 29-0, but it has now been revealed that the Russian endured a tough pre-fight camp.
Justin Gaethje was BEATING Khabib Nurmagomedov on two out of three judges' scorecards and American claims he had his rival 'in a bad spot' before losing via submission
25/10/20 08:54Khabib moved to 29-0 with a ruthless performance on Fight Island and announced his retirement. Gaethje believed he was troubling the lightweight king, however, and the scorecards back him up.
Jon Jones SLAMS idea that Khabib Nurmagomedov is the UFC's GOAT and insists it would be 'insulting' if retired superstar is ranked above him as best pound-for-pound fighter of all time
25/10/20 08:38The Russian announced his retirement after stretching his unbeaten record to 29-0 by beating Justin Gaethje, with UFC president Dana White claiming he deserved GOAT status.
Khabib Nurmagomedov and Magomed Ankalaev handed £40,000 performance of the night bonuses after victories over Justin Gaethje and Ion Cutelaba as Nathaniel Wood and Casey Kenney earn UFC 254's fight of the night
25/10/20 07:30Khabib Nurmagomedov stretched his incredible unbeaten record to 29-0 with a victory in the second round and Dana White revealed he was one of the fighters to walk away £40,000 richer.
'It was the perfect fight in a perfect career': Georges St-Pierre hails 'invincible' Khabib Nurmagomedov but admits he was 'surprised' by his decision to retire after talk of a mega-fight between the two UFC legends
25/10/20 06:51Khabib defeated Gaethje early in the second round of their Saturday night fight at UFC 254 but shocked the sport when he claimed that victory was his last in MMA following the death of his father.
'I said "you have just made your father really proud"': Justin Gaethje reveals touching moment shared with emotional Khabib Nurmagomedov inside the octagon following the Dagestani star's dominant win at UFC 254
24/10/20 23:13Khabib demonstrated why he is one of the greatest fighters to grace the sport with yet another dominant performance, setting a frenetic pace in the first round before securing a triangle submission.
Cristiano Ronaldo leads stars from sporting world in tribute to Khabib Nurmagomedov after UFC legend's SHOCK retirement as Juventus forward tells emotional Russian his late father 'would be proud'
24/10/20 22:18The Russian submitted Justin Gaethje in the second round in Abu Dhabi, moving to 29-0 with an emphatic performance. Nurmagomedov explained his decision to retire was due to his father's death.
'We're lucky we got to see him fight tonight... we seriously need to put him up there as a GOAT status': UFC chief Dana White pays tribute to Khabib Nurmagomedov after his career-ending victory over Justin Gaethje
24/10/20 21:56UFC president Dana White has heaped praise on Khabib Nurmagomedov after he announced his shock retirement following his UFC 254 win over Justin Gaethje.
'Good performance, respect to you and your family': Conor McGregor sends message of support to fierce rival Khabib Nurmagomedov after his shock retirement announcement
24/10/20 21:39Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov have had a fierce rivalry, but it appears they won't be fighting against each other again after Khabib's announcement on Saturday.
Khabib Nurmagomedov RETIRES from MMA after brilliant win over Justin Gaethje to retain lightweight title as he leaves sport as undefeated great having promised mother he would stop fighting following death of his father Abdulmanap from coronavirus
24/10/20 21:02The unbeaten star said in the immediate aftermath of his victory over Gaethje: 'Thank you to these guys with me, with my father more than 10 years. Coach Jav I love him so much. All my team.'
UFC 254 RECAP: Khabib Nurmagomedov destroys Justin Gaethje with second round submission at UFC 254 as lightweight champion cements place as greatest pound-for-pound fighter in the world
24/10/20 15:00The wait is almost over as Justin Gaethje gets his opportunity to end Khabib Nurmagomedov's undefeated fight record and claim the lightweight championship belt at UFC 254 in Abu Dhabi.
UFC 254 - main card preview: 'Bobby Knuckles' fights the 'Killa Gorilla' for a shot at Israel Adesanya... but who else takes centre stage before Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Justin Gaethje?
24/10/20 09:06UFC 254 is the most eagerly anticipated MMA event of the year with Khabib Nurmagomedov topping the bill. Before they make their walk, there are five main card fights to enjoy.
'He's on his way to GOAT status': Khabib Nurmagomedov will become best UFC lightweight EVER if he beats Justin Gaethje in their blockbuster fight tonight, insists Dana White
24/10/20 08:28Nurmagomedov will put his belt and his perfect 28-0 record on the line on Saturday when he faces American interim champion Gaethje in a hugely-anticipated clash at Abu Dhabi's Yas Island.
UFC 254 FIGHTER PREDICTIONS: MMA stars split over Khabib vs Gaethje... Colby Covington and Michelle Waterson among big names tipping upset but Robert Whittaker and Jan Blachowicz back champion
24/10/20 08:07Fans, experts and MMA fighters alike are divided over who will come out on top on Saturday night. Some of the sport's biggest stars have weighed in with their verdicts.
Khabib Nurmagomedov 'really wants to watch Liverpool and Manchester City' on Premier League-inspired trip to England after UFC 254 title defence against Justin Gaethje
23/10/20 11:58Khabib Nurmagomedov is plotting some much-needed time off after UFC 254. He is a huge football fan and regards the Premier League as the best in the world.
Justin Gaethje's 'low kicks are the best in MMA and can derail anyone', admits Khabib Nurmagomedov's coach Javier Mendez as he fears Russian could be immobilised in UFC 254 clash
23/10/20 08:15Just Gaethje will be looking to make use of his key weapon against Khabib Nurmagomedov. He chops opponents down with brutal leg kicks that can render fighters immobile.
Khabib Nurmagomedov looks HUGELY relieved as he hits 155-pound championship weight with Justin Gaethje after 'hard night of cutting' ahead of UFC 254 blockbuster
23/10/20 07:01There were no dramatic last-minute hitches as Khabib Nurmagomedov and Justin Gaethje weighed-in at 155-pounds for their UFC 254 title fight. Khabib looked gaunt on the scales.
UFC 254 COUNTDOWN: Justin Gaethje has spent just 17 seconds on his back but Khabib Nurmagomedov boasts a 50% takedown success... something's got to give as the American tries to shock the world
22/10/20 19:00Justin Gaethje has been talked up as the man who could finally hand Khabib Nurmagmoedov his first defeat ever since he dispatched Tony Ferguson. So do the stats back it up?
'She will retire after this fight': Justin Gaethje says his mum will be able to stop working after UFC 254 Khabib showdown which will see him earn £2.5m
22/10/20 16:59Justin Gaethje insisted as long as the fight against Khabib goes ahead he will ensure that his mother Carolina - who is of Mexican decent and works as a postmaster - will no longer have to work.
Justin Gaethje goads rival Conor McGregor for making a 'b**** move' by dodging him and fighting Donald Cerrone instead... as he ramps up war of words with Irishman ahead of facing Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 254
22/10/20 07:58UFC star Justin Gaethje branded Conor McGregor's decision to fight Donald Cerrone instead of him earlier this year as a b**** move ahead of the Irishman's return.
Conor McGregor delights in his 'illegal knee to the eye socket' of Khabib Nurmagomedov - a 'beauty' of a shot he landed while lying on his back during UFC 229 defeat by Russian
22/10/20 07:48Conor McGregor is convinced he had the better of Khabib Nurmagomedov up until the point he submitted in 2018. He shared a clip of a knee that he claims is the first of its type.
Justin Gaethje ditches interim belt during face-off with Khabib Nurmagomedov ahead of UFC 254 showdown as American declares he only wants real title
21/10/20 15:09Justin Gaethje made a statement of intent ahead of his UFC 254 main event with Khabib Nurmagomedov, shedding his interim belt and pointing at the championship title.
Conor McGregor insists he was beating 'pitiful' Khabib Nurmagomedov by TWO ROUNDS before submitting in their iconic bout at UFC 229 as the Irishman breaks down the fight for fans
21/10/20 08:31The bad-blooded feud will go down in UFC history for it's violence and high-octane drama - and McGregor believes he had Khabib right where he wanted him before the 'trip' in the fourth.
The quiet man in Khabib's corner: How UFC star and 'brother' Uma have become inseparable during his rise to the top... and are even launching a London gym to help under-privileged kids stay off the streets
20/10/20 14:37Khabib Nurmagomedov and Umidjon Mavlyanov - known as Uma - met through the UFC champion's late father. They have become very close and Uma is a key member of the team.
'Of course Khabib is going to win!': Cristiano Ronaldo backs 'my brother' Nurmagomedov to beat Justin Gaethje in huge UFC 254 showdown
20/10/20 10:07Cristiano Ronaldo is among those counting the hours until Khabib Nurmagomedov faces Justin Gaethje on Saturday night. He said his 'brother' Khabib will defend his title.
Khabib Nurmagomedov faces 'toughest test' of perfect career 'if Justin Gaethje can deal with his wrestling at UFC 254', admits Russian's coach Javier Mendez
20/10/20 07:52Khabib Nurmagomedov has managed to maul all before him but Justin Gaethje may have the antidote at UFC 254. The American has superb defensive wrestling skills.
UFC 254 - ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW: When is it, where is it and how to watch plus fight card and latest odds
20/10/20 01:19One of the biggest UFC fights of the year will take place on Saturday night as Khabib Nurmagomedov defends his lightweight title against interim champion Justin Gaethje.
Khabib Nurmagomedov admits hotly-anticipated rematch with Conor McGregor 'makes sense' - but only his old foe fights Dustin Poirier at lightweight... as he reveals bouts with Floyd Mayweather and Georges St-Pierre give him 'good motivation'
19/10/20 16:35The Russian fighter is preparing to defend his title against Justin Gaethje at UFC 254 on Saturday, however, he revealed that he may have unfinished business with long-standing rival McGregor.
UFC star Khabib Nurmagomedov believes going 30-0 would be the 'Floyd Mayweather record of MMA' as he looks to take one step closer to making that a reality ahead of his title fight with Justin Gaethje at UFC 254
19/10/20 09:49UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has revealed that he wants to become the Floyd Mayweather of mixed martial arts by retiring with a perfect 30-0 record.
Khabib Nurmagomedov relies on Dagestani sparring partners and head coach Javier Mendez to fill the void of his late father, while Justin Gaethje trains under one of MMA's sharpest minds in Trevor Wittman - Meet the men behind UFC 254's headliners
18/10/20 21:10Khabib Nurmagomedov and Justin Gaethje both work under two of the most respected coaches in MMA. Khabib trains under Javier Mendez while his UFC 254 opponent works with Trevor Wittman.
Khabib Nurmagomedov's fighter-cousin Umar RULED OUT of UFC 254 after being rushed to hospital with suspected infection and severe fever
18/10/20 15:41The unbeaten 24-year-old is currently receiving treatment in Dubai after being struck down with a staph infection, which resulted in a severe fever, just a week before the showpiece.
The Nurmagomedov fighting dynasty: Khabib and his three cousins have a combined record of 67 wins with only three defeats... and one of them is rated as 'an even BETTER version' of the UFC lightweight champion
18/10/20 11:52The Nurmagomedov family might just be the most dangerous in the world with four professional MMA fighters and a combined record of 67 victories and three defeats.
UFC legend Georges St-Pierre 'is 50 per cent more likely' to come out of retirement for mega-fight with Khabib Nurmagomedov if champion delivers 'amazing performance' against Justin Gaethje, reveals Canadian's coach
17/10/20 09:55Khabib Nurmagomedov's legacy would be bulletproof with a victory over Georges St-Pierre, but the Russian must tempt the UFC icon out of retirement first.
'He's NOT focused and drinks too much... he doesn't deserve my attention': Khabib Nurmagomedov slams UFC rival Conor McGregor for his behaviour outside the octagon and vows he will NEVER get title shot again
16/10/20 16:25The undefeated UFC champion claims that Conor McGregor does not deserve the Russian fighter's attention because he 'drinks too much' and is 'not focused', ahead of the Irishman's UFC return.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is an unbeaten monster who has only ever lost one round in his career... but if super-striker Justin Gaethje can stay on his feet and hit his target, he could shock the world at UFC 254
15/10/20 15:13Khabib Nurmagomedov is arguably the most dominant force the mixed martial arts world has ever seen.
'I'll see you soon, Fathead': Tony Ferguson fires back at Khabib Nurmagomedov after Russian rival claimed he was 'finished' following Justin Gaethje defeat
14/10/20 17:05Tony Ferguson has hit back at Khabib Nurmagomedov after his longtime rival claimed he was 'finished' following his one-sided defeat at the hands of Justin Gaethje earlier this year.
'Khabib said, 'F**k him'. That was it': Dana White claims Conor McGregor 'blew' chance of a rematch with Nurmagomedov after leaking DMs, and eyeing fights against Manny Pacquiao and Dustin Poirier
14/10/20 15:00Lightweight champion Khabib is preparing to face Justin Gaethje at UFC 254 on October 24, while McGregor wants to fight Poirier before the end of the year.
UFC 'studying how to bring fans into arena for first time on Fight Island' to watch showdown between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Justin Gaethje
14/10/20 14:42All those within Fight Island have been through extensive testing to be permitted in the bubble. Any fans coming in would have to be segregated from those inside that bubble.
'Tony Ferguson is finished... he will never be the same': Khabib Nurmagomedov believes brutal beating at hands of Justin Gaethje spells the end for 'El Cucuy'
14/10/20 09:51Tony Ferguson suffered a punishing fifth-round defeat by Justin Gaethje back in May and Khabib Nurmagomedov thinks the 36-year-old will never reach the heights of before.
Huge rematch between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor 'could happen before April next year if stars align', reveals Russian's coach
14/10/20 07:47Khabib Nurmagomedov is currently preparing to face Justin Gaethje at UFC 254 and Conor McGregor wants to fight Dustin Poirier before the end of the year. If both win they could meet next year.
Tony Ferguson slams 'international terrorist' Conor McGregor and labels Dustin Poirier a 'sell out' after pair agree to fight each other in rematch
09/10/20 16:07Tony Ferguson was set to face his fellow American Dustin Poirier at UFC 254 in Abu Dhabi later this month, but UFC president Dana White claims Poirier asked for too much money.
Khabib Nurmagomedov locked down in Russia, a cursed fight with Tony Ferguson falling through for a FIFTH time and Justin Gaethje's stunning upset win for the interim belt - how UFC 254's main event was made
09/10/20 14:09October 24 has been circled in red pen by all MMA fans ever since the date was finalised for the most anticipated fight of the year between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Justin Gaethje.
UFC legend Georges St-Pierre won't rule out comeback clash with lightweight ruler Khabib Nurmagomedov but admits 'scary' fight is unlikely due to his weight
08/10/20 15:05Georges St-Pierre (left) has refused to rule out a dramatic UFC return, but insists it would only be for a mega and 'scary' fight with undefeated lightweight king Khabib Nurmagomedov (right).
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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
