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Adrien Broner would have expected his name to be synonymous with those in the annals of boxing history at this stage of his career and not with something that still needs resolving.

Undefeated boxing great Floyd Mayweather Jr joined Cristiano Ronaldo and his Juventus team-mates in the dressing room following their Italian Super Cup win over AC Milan.

The January transfer window is in full swing and clubs in the UK and across the globe are looking to conclude deals urgently. Follow all the latest news throughout the day with Sportsmail here.

Milos Raonic served his way into the third round of the Australian Open on Thursday with a pulsating 6-7(4) 7-6(6) 7-6(11) 7-6(5) victory against former champion Stan Wawrinka.

Halep came from a break down in the deciding set to beat American Sofia Kenin 6-3 6-7 6-4 in more than two and half hours on Thursday. She will now face veteran American Venus Williams.

Jamie Murray and Bruno Soares reached the second round in Melbourne after seeing off Roman Jebavy and Andres Molteni. Murray and Soares won the men's doubles event in 2016.

MIKE DICKSON IN MELBOURNE: Three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka has written a letter criticising other players for fomenting upheaval within the ATP hierarchy.

Bournemouth are discussing a deal worth over £15million plus add-ons with Brentford for Wales international defender Chris Mepham. 

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

Buveur D'Air may yet head straight to Cheltenham without another run as he bids for a third successive victory in the Champion Hurdle.

Celtic legend Pat Bonner believes Brendan Rodgers and chief executive Peter Lawwell will be the men blamed by fans if they fail to deliver the much-sought after 'ten-in-a-row'.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer sparked Paul Pogba's revival by promising to build his Manchester United team around him, according to The Sun.

They have hailed the return of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer who beamed about his bond with such a family club, but Manchester United's players are taking matters to the extreme.

EXCLUSIVE BY MARCUS TOWNEND: A gambler who claims to be responsible for half the drones being flown at British racecourses says the chances of him being stopped are 'slim to none'.

West Ham have added Maxi Gomez to their list of potential targets to replace Marko Arnautovic. The 22-year-old Uruguayan has scored nine goals this season for Celta Vigo but has a £45million buy-out.