Athletes ‘pretended to be women’ in world championship – organizer
The International Boxing Association president said that some participants “were trying to fool their colleagues” Several participants were disqualified…
Middle Eastern football union comes out in support of Russia
The Iraqi Football Association has called on international teams to “show courage” and lift their boycott The Iraqi Football Association (IFA) has called for the participation of Russian teams…
Tournament axed after Russian inclusion
A fencing tournament due to take place in Germany has been canceled amid complaints about Russian athletes competing A tournament under the jurisdiction of the Fédération Internationale d’Escrime (FIE)…
Ukraine apparently replaced in joint FIFA World Cup bid
Spain and Portugal are now joined by Morocco, with the North African country calling the collaboration “unprecedented in football history” Morocco has announced that it’s joining Spain and Portugal’s…
Medvedev beats Rublev in all-Russian final
The world number seven also saw off Novak Djokovic in the semifinals on his way to the title in Dubai Russian tennis star Daniil Medvedev continued his resurgent form…
Africa gives Russian athletes green light for Paris Olympics
The continent’s Olympic committees voted unanimously to include Russians and Belarusians in next year’s games Africa’s national Olympic committees have agreed to support the participation of Russian and Belarusian…
Gunmen threaten football legend
A pair of gunmen fired at least a dozen shots and left a threatening message for Argentine football star Lionel Messi in a raid on a supermarket owned by…
UK tennis faces ‘existential threat’ over Russian ban – LTA
The Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) believes ATP and WTA are serious about suspending its flagship events if the British ban on players from Russia and Belarus continues, which could…
Chelsea boss reveals death threats
Graham Potter has overseen a poor run of results at Stamford Bridge despite the club’s mammoth spending spree Graham Potter, the manager of Premier League giants Chelsea, told the…
Canada sanctions Soviet hockey icon
Vladislav Tretiak, who is currently a Russian lawmaker, was the first Soviet player to be inducted into the Toronto Hockey Hall of Fame The Canadian government has imposed sanctions…
At This Indian Wrestling Academy, Young Women Find Freedom and Hope
As the winter sun ascends over a mustard farm, pale orange bleeding into sharp yellow, a line of 36 girls all dressed alike — T-shirts, track pants, crew…
World Chess Federation approves Russian request
Russia will become part of the Asian Chess Federation if accepted, the international body has ruled Russia is free to leave the European Chess Union (ECU) and join its…
Ex-Chelsea footballer found dead in Türkiye
The remains of ex-Newcastle and Chelsea footballer Christian Atsu have been identified in the rubble of a block of high-rise apartments in the Turkish province of Hatay, according to…