CRAIG HOPE AT ST JAMES' PARK: Not since 2000 have the Magpies been to Wembley. Here, they were potentially 90 minutes away, albeit with Manchester City as an obstacle.

Lukas Podolski claims he was unfairly sidelined during his time at Arsenal but insists he had a positive relationship with the club including then manager Arsene Wenger.

Grimsby striker Billy Clarke is raffling off Cesc Fabregas' shirt to raise money for the NHS and those in need in Bradford. Clarke has set up an online raffle to remember Bradford's win at Chelsea.

Lineker secured numerous achievements as a pro, including promotion with Leicester, an FA Cup at Tottenham, and a Copa del Rey at Barcelona. Now, though, he's better-known elsewhere.

DANIEL MATTHEWS: Amir Khan has branded Floyd Mayweather's proposed exhibition fight with kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa 'a joke', claiming it could damage boxing's credibility.

Khan has been scathing of Mayweather's upcoming New Year's Eve exhibition bout against 5ft 4in Japanese fighter Tenshin Nasukawa, calling it a 'joke', but now Mayweather has hit back at the Brit.

Floyd Mayweather took time out of preparations for his latest fight to watch LA Clippers lose 123-99 to Toronto Raptors at the Staples Center with his son Koraun.

Mayweather is due to face 5ft 4in Japanese fighter Nasukawa in an exhibition bout on New Year's Eve, and recently called his clash with Alvarez 'some of the easiest work' he's ever had.

Ladbrokes gave the customer thousands of pounds worth of gifts over two years, including four tickets to see the Floyd Mayweather v Marcos Maidana boxing match in Las Vegas.

Floyd Mayweather says he and Japanese kickboxing star Tenshin Nasukawa will meet after all - but only in a nine-minute New Year's Eve exhibition with no judges, no official record and no kicking.

Japanese kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa is desperate to get his hands (and feet) on Floyd Mayweather in their New Year's Eve three-round fight. 

WARNING - GRAPHIC CONTENT: The eye swelled up quickly and doctors ordered the 28-year-old Japanese fighter to call it a day for fear of any further damage taking his vision away for good.

Floyd Mayweather emphatically finished Tenshin Nasukawa inside the first round of their 'exhibition'. he retired American boxer dropped his Japanese opponent.

Mayweather, 41, a former five-weight world champion who retired from boxing with a perfect professional record of 50-0 last year, saw off an opponent 21 years his junior.

Floyd Mayweather earned himself a handy New Year's bonus on Monday night as he returned to the ring with a first-round stoppage of Tenshin Nasukawa in an exhibition fight in Japan.

Since his professional debut in 1996, Floyd Mayweather has earned hundreds of millions of pounds. His net worth is estimated to be close to a staggering £440million.

MARTIN SAMUEL - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: Roman Abramovich did not want to give the Chelsea job to Roberto Di Matteo. Everyone thought he was mad, obviously.

The Japanese kickboxer was comprehensively beaten by Mayweather on New Year's Eve, getting knocked down three times before his team threw in the towel inside 140 seconds.

Floyd Mayweather, who recently came out of retirement for a money-spinning $9million exhibition fight in Japan, took to Instagram to document how he spent his Tuesday.

Adrien Broner has promised to beat up Manny Pacquiao, then have a drink with him afterwards and 'turn Las Vegas into a block party'. 

Manny Pacquiao showed age is just a number as he produced an impressive onslaught over Adrien Broner to retain his WBA 'regular' welterweight title by unanimous decision in Las Vegas.

Boxing fans were more concerned with any rematch between Floyd Mayweather and Pacquiao and the Filipino wasted no time in calling his American rival out during his post-fight interview.

Pacquiao said that he wants Mayweather to come out of retirement for a rematch. Those plans have already hit an issue though after Pacquiao suffered a potentially serious eye injury.

Floyd Mayweather sat ringside on Saturday as Manny Pacquiao outpointed Adrien Broner - and the pair came face-to-face once more on Monday as talk of a rematch rumbles on.

Floyd Mayweather was joined by a mystery female companion for the LA Lakers' clash with the Minnesota Timberwolves. The American boxing legend was courtside.

Floyd Mayweather said that Conor McGregor is the 'knockout version' of himself. The American boxing legend opened up to comedian Kevin Hart about his career whilst the pair soaked in ice baths.

Floyd Mayweather claims he will make $80m this year from exhibition fights alone. The 41-year-old is returning to Japan for a bout in July after facing Tenshin Nasukawa on New Year's Eve.

The 44-year-old mom-of-four has been making the most of the nightlife in Los Angeles since filing for divorce - for the second time - from her husband of 21 years basketball legend Scottie Pippin, 53.

The Girls Trip star looked stunning in a plunging dress, as she whispered into Montana's ear at the birthday bash which was at the Reserve nightclub in Downtown Los Angeles

Luka Doncic received an early 20th birthday present as he was able to rub shoulders with boxing great Floyd Mayweather before and after his comeback appearance. 

Floyd Mayweather and Deontay Wilder were among a number of stars in Texas on Saturday night as Errol Spence Jr dominated Mikey Garcia in their blockbuster welterweight showdown.

Wendy Williams' husband Kevin Hunter was seen at Flawless Jewelry in midtown Manhattan on Thursday afternoon. He spent around four minutes in the store before heading home to New Jersey.

His two-weight world championship belts saw him rise to UFC superstardom, but he swapped the octagon for a Dublin boxing ring for a bout with local fighter Michael McGrane.

EXCLUSIVE: Amir Khan’s next fight will be against an Indian Mixed Martial Arts fighter in Saudi Arabia – and it could net him up to £7million.

Floyd Mayweather was dropped only once during two unbeaten decades in professional boxing, but already in retirement the 42-year-old has hit the floor harder than he ever did in the ring. 

Floyd Mayweather has dismissed talk of a rematch with Conor McGregor, saying: 'These kids are some circus clowns'. 

Floyd Mayweather paid tribute to late Hall of Fame boxer and American great Pernell Whitaker after he was killed aged 55 after being hit by a car in Virginia Beach.  

But Mayweather, who made £7million by out-punching Japanese kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa last year, is not running out of money if his recent Instagram activity is anything to go by.

The Filipino has been pushing for another clash with American legend Mayweather, who won their 2015 clash by unanimous points decision.

Manny Pacquiao's coach believes Floyd Mayweather is avoiding a mouth-watering rematch. The great rivals met in 2015 with Mayweather cruising to a unanimous points decision victory.

Pacquiao experienced arguably the greatest moment of his illustrious career last month, beating Keith Thurman by split decision to win the WBA Super world welterweight title at the age of 40.

Floyd Mayweather has revealed he will be speaking to his old foe Manny Pacquiao about the possibility of a big money rematch bout to settle their score once and for all.

RUGBY WORLD CUP DIARY: The All Blacks have been more than happy to stop for fan photographs, but one superstar in their hotel was not so obliging. 

Tension has simmered between the pair ever since McGregor released pictures of him sparring Malignaggi in the build up to his boxing fight with Floyd Mayweather in 2017.

Mike Tyson is adamant he would win a street fight against Floyd Mayweather in comfortable fashion as it wouldn't be a match due to his sheer strength and size. 

The 40-year-old is still eager to extend his illustrious career and has discussed plans for bouts in 2020. Pacquiao has long been chasing a rematch with retired fighter Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Floyd 'Money' Mayweather lived up to his nickname by reportedly tipping every chef £235 after enjoying dinner with friends in Las Vegas this past week.

The heavyweight boxer was pictured with the undefeated welterweight former world champion at a Jewel nightclub in Sin City on Wednesday as he looked to blow off steam.

West Brom starlet Nathan Ferguson 'is on the radar of Atletico Madrid, Juventus and Marseille' as he enters the final year of his Baggies contract.

Manny Pacquiao has issued a direct call-out to his age old rival Floyd Mayweather, offering the boxing legend an interesting proposition.