Turkish Airlines becomes Liverpool's new shirt sponsor
Starting with the 2027–28 season, the Turkish Airlines logo will appear on the front of Liverpool’s playing shirts
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Islam Makhachev accepts challenge from American Jordan Burroughs
Burroughs, who defeated 2016 world champion Magomed Kurbanaliev of Russia at RAF Moscow on September 5, said he wanted to test himself against Makhachev as well
Kazakhstan wins overall World Nomad Games medal standings
Kazakhstan has taken first place in the World Nomad Games standings after a medal count review, Kyrgyz presidential press secretary Askat Alagozov said. The review saw three Kazakh athletes' medals counted, moving Kazakhstan ahead …
FIFA to spend millions on Infantino image campaign
FIFA has decided to spend a significant sum to improve the image of its current president and has signed a contract with a British marketing agency
39th Intercontinental Dardanelles Swimming Race held in Türkiye
More than 1,500 swimmers, including 50 from Russia, competed in the Intercontinental Hellespont Swimming Race
Umar Nurmagomedov makes statement after sensational UFC defeat
The fight between Umar Nurmagomedov and Song Yadong took place on Saturday. The Chinese athlete emerged victorious.
Formula 1 returns to Türkiye
The Turkish Grand Prix will return to the Formula 1 World Championship calendar after a six‑year hiatus, with races set to resume next year.
Russia's Lokomotiv FC Batrakov joins Galatasaray
Alexey Batrakov, an attacking midfielder from Lokomotiv Moscow, has joined Turkey’s Galatasaray, the Russian football club’s press service said.
Baku to host Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships
The closing ceremony of the 42nd Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships was held in Frankfurt, Germany.
Badminton tournament in Baku features athletes from Iran, US and Georgia
The “Azerbaijan Junior Open 2026” international badminton tournament has kicked off in Baku, bringing together young badminton players aged under 19.
Russia and Iran to play friendly football match in September
The national football teams of Russia and Iran will play a friendly match on September 29 in Kazan, the capital of the Russian republic of Tatarstan, the Russian Football Union’s (RFU) press office reported on Friday.
Spanish Super Cup moved from Saudi Arabia to Türkiye
Spain has announced that the Spanish Super Cup will be moved from Saudi Arabia to Türkiye and held in Istanbul next February.
PSG wins UEFA Super Cup for second consecutive year
Paris Saint-Germain have won the UEFA Super Cup for a second straight year by beating Aston Villa 2-1 thanks to Desire Doue’s second-half goal in the annual curtain-raiser to the European football season.
Trump says 'terrible mistake' may be made replacing FIFA chief
A possible replacement of Gianni Infantino, the current president of the world’s governing body of football, FIFA, would be a "terrible mistake", U.S. President Donald Trump said.
FIFA notes deliberate attempt to harm Infantino's reputation
International football federation FIFA believes that it is witnessing a deliberate attempt to harm the reputation of the organization and its President Gianni Infantino, a FIFA statement reads.
Baku and Tehran sign sports cooperation plan
Representatives of Azerbaijan and Iran have agreed on a sports cooperation plan that will remain valid until 2029.
World Boxing allows Russian athletes to compete under national symbols
World Boxing has allowed Russian athletes to compete at its events with full eligibility under the Russian flag and with the national anthem, Russian Sports Minister and President of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) Mikhail Degtyarev said.
International Ice Hockey Federation keeps Russia barred until 2027
The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) announced a decision to extend Russia’s suspension from international tournaments until 2027, the IIHF press office announced.
UEFA announces boycott of 2030 FIFA World Cup
Member associations of Europe’s governing football body, UEFA, flatly rejected a proposal of the world’s governing body, FIFA, to sell World Cup rights to private investors, UEFA’s press office said.
European nations discussing World Cup boycott
European nations are discussing boycotting the World Cup if Gianni Infantino pushes ahead with plans to sell off part of FIFA to private investors, Sky News reveal.
