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WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder has continued to hit back at criticism for his comments claiming he would beat a prime Mike Tyson.

UFC president Dana White has confirmed that Conor McGregor will be stripped of the lightweight title with Tony Ferguson and Khabib fighting for the real belt at UFC 223.

Roy Keane has defended Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba, insisting the club's current problems stretch well beyond the France international.

Scott McTominay started ahead of Paul Pogba for Manchester United's game against Sevilla, but the Frenchman came on after 17 minutes owing to Ander Herrera's injury.

David Haye would love to fight the likes of Anthony Joshua but believes he would struggle if he doesn't beat Tony Bellew comfortably.

Sanchez, 21, joined Spurs from Ajax in a club-record £42m deal last summer and has gone on to establish himself as a key player at the club.

Mesut Ozil will not play in the Europa League game against Ostersunds on Thursday (22 February) owing to illness.

Roger Federer's father Robert believes his son's reign as the oldest world number one could be over soon depending on how well Rafael Nadal plays upon his return.

New franchise Multan Sultans will join five other teams in the third edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) that is set to get underway on Thursday, 22 February.

Roger Federer becane the oldest world number one in ATP history following his win over Robin Haase at the Rotterdam Open.

Manchester United failed to score the much needed away goal in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 tie against Sevilla.

The Red Devils were second best for large portions of the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 in Spain.

Ander Herrera only returned after a three week stint on the sidelines with muscular injury against Sevilla and suffered a recurrence just 17 minutes into the game.

France boss Didier Deschamps believes Olivier Giroud made the right call in swapping Arsenal for Chelsea.

Josep Maria Bartomeu says Barcelona only plan to spend €60m (£53m, $74m) plus the money generated from potential sales during the upcoming summer transfer window.

Spanish goalkeeper makes an excellent first-half save to deny Luis Muriel as Manchester United draw 0-0 in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie against Sevilla.

Safarova, one of the oldest female players on the tour at the age of 31, has praised Federer's evergreen nature.

Romeu was linked with a return to the Nou Camp on two occasions in 2017 but he wants first team football.

Luis Ortiz has warned Deontay Wilder he sees through his attempts to trash talk him ahead of their world title fight in March.

The younger brother of controversial heavyweight Tyson has backed the 26-year-old to give Joshua a run for his money when their respective belts are on the line.

Being at the top of the men's game has always been important to Federer Jr despite him spending part of 2016 out of the sport.

Pique played the full 90 minutes in the 1-1 draw against Chelsea with his knee wrapped in a bandage as he is still struggling with an ongoing knee injury.

Benneteau, who like Federer is still competing at major tournaments aged 36, does not think his esteemed counterpart is overly fussed by his position in the ATP rankings.

Chelsea are interested in signing Christian Pulisic from Borussia Dortmund as a possible replacement for Eden Hazard.

Ever Banega and Nolito are back in Sevilla's 19-man squad for the first leg of the Champions League last 16 against Manchester United.

Wilder is preparing to do away with 'King Kong' and send a message to the rest of the heavyweight division against the 38-year-old.

David de Gea's impressive form for Manchester United has seen him attract interest from Spanish giants Real Madrid.

Arsene Wenger is not yet ruling Aaron Ramsey out of the Wembley clash with Manchester City, while Mesut Ozil "should be OK" after illness.

Paul Pogba and Eric Bailly could both start for Manchester United in their Champions League clash against Sevilla on Wednesday.