1. Irishman Conor McGregor has been making waves in the CWFC of late, and is even being touted as a future UFC champion. The video below illustrates why.

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h/t @PaulDollery

2. In case you missed it earlier in the week, this video counting down the best goals of the year is well worth a few minutes of your time.

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3. There have been a number of surreal Christmas videos over the past few weeks starring footballers. And this one, featuring a number of AC Milan players, certainly ranks as one of the strangest.

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4. Brazilian Futsal legend Falcao showed up in Manchester recently, and flaunted his numerous skills to City’s Academy youngsters.

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5. So Leo Messi decided to star in a Japanese face wash advert. The resulting commercial was predictably odd.

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6. Here are the best table tennis shots of 2012 (you’re welcome):

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h/t balls.ie

7. Some may claim basketball’s a young man’s game, but 35-year-old Vince Carter would beg to differ. The video below is a testament to his continuing prowess in the sport.

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8. American football can be a painful sport to play at times, as Jadeveon Clowney reminded Vincent Smith the other day.

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9. Most. Awkward. Interview. Ever.

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10. Phil ‘The Power’ Taylor won his 16th world darts title the other day, so what better excuse to revisit this video in which he gives advice to aspiring players of the game?

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