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Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou suggests he could fight UFC legend Jon Jones or ex-boxing world champion Deontay Wilder in 2026.

Cardiff City winger Ollie Tanner is back in full training and close to a return to action following four months out with an ankle injury.

The BBC Sports Personality of the Year award has been won 71 times. How many winners can you name?

The BBC Sports Personality of the Year award has been won 71 times. How many winners can you name?

Lionel Messi is heading to India to unveil a 70ft statue of himself as part of a three-day 'GOAT Tour'.

Lionel Messi is heading to India to unveil a 70ft statue of himself as part of a three-day 'GOAT Tour'.

Lionel Messi is heading to India to unveil a 70ft statue of himself as part of a three-day 'GOAT Tour'.

Lionel Messi is heading to India to unveil a 70ft statue of himself as part of a three-day 'GOAT Tour'.

Sir Chris Hoy breaks his leg in a cycling crash which he describes as the "worst" of his life.

Sir Chris Hoy breaks his leg in a cycling crash which he describes as the "worst" of his life.

Sir Chris Hoy breaks his leg in a cycling crash which he describes as the "worst" of his life.

Sir Chris Hoy breaks his leg in a cycling crash which he describes as the "worst" of his life.

Captain Kathryn Bryce and Pippa Sproul return to Scotland women's squad for the T20 World Cup Qualifier in Nepal.

Captain Kathryn Bryce and Pippa Sproul return to Scotland women's squad for the T20 World Cup Qualifier in Nepal.

How much attention have you paid to what's happened in the world of sport over the past seven days?

How much attention have you paid to what's happened in the world of sport over the past seven days?

How much attention have you paid to what's happened in the world of sport over the past seven days?

How much attention have you paid to what's happened in the world of sport over the past seven days?

How much attention have you paid to what's happened in the world of sport over the past seven days?

Just 11 weeks ago Aston Villa were winless and third bottom of the Premier League. Now they are in the conversation for the title.