Sabah claims historic first Azerbaijani Championship title
For the first time in the club's history, Sabah have won the Azerbaijani championship, dethroning Qarabag well before the end of the season.
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European Rhythmic Gymnastics Cup kicks off in Baku
Baku is the venue for the European Rhythmic Gymnastics Cup, with the opening ceremony having been held in Azerbaijan's capital.
Georgia and Armenia to co-host 2029 FIFA U20 World Cup
Armenia and Georgia have been named as the hosts of the 2029 FIFA U20 World Cup. The tournament will be the first major FIFA event to be held in both countries.
Formula One races to be back on Turkey
The Turkish Grand Prix returns to the calendar of the Formula One World Championship next year with a five-year contract, F1 press office said.
Baku to host UFC tournaments annually
UFC Fight Night events are planned to be held annually in Baku through 2028, the Baku City Circuit Operations Company said.
Iran outlines conditions for participation at FIFA World Cup
The Iranian national football team may still participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup if the safety of the team is ensured, Iranian Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali said.
Russian gymnasts takes 3rd place in all-around gymnastics at World Cup in Baku
They lose only to the Israeli and the Spanish teams
Judoka Timur Arbuzov bags another European Championship gold for Russia in Tbilisi
Earlier, Russian Murad Chopanov became the European champion in the 66 kg weight division; in the 48 kg weight division, Russians Sabina Gilyazova and Marina Vorobyova brought silver and bronze to their team
Russia remains in 36th place in FIFA rankings
Russia remained in 36th place in the latest FIFA World Rankings, according to the list published by the world’s governing body of football.
Iran to play World Cup matches - FIFA
FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Iran will play their World Cup matches in the United States in June as scheduled despite the country's ongoing armed conflict with the tournament co-hosts.
Azerbaijani para-taekwondo athletes win 4 medals in Turkey
Four Azerbaijani para-taekwondo athletes secured podium finishes at the Türkiye Open International Tournament, the Azerbaijan Taekwondo Federation reported.
Russia beats Nicaragua in football friendly
The Russian national football team has defeated the Nicaraguan team 3-1 in a friendly match.
FC Akhmat continues unbeaten streak by defeating FC Rostov
For the 6th time in the current Russian Football Championship season, FC Akhmat Grozny won
Iran asks FIFA to move World Cup 2026 matches to Mexico
Iran’s football federation is in discussions with FIFA about moving its World Cup 2026 matches from the United States to tournament co-host Mexico due to concerns about the safety of players, Iranian football president Mehdi Taj has said.
Iran to skip FIFA World Cup
The Iranian national football team will skip the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Iranian Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali said on Thursday.
White House tournament to be among most expensive in UFC history
The UFC intends to invest tens of millions of dollars in a summer tournament at the White House, scheduled to coincide with the 250th anniversary of US independence.
Azerbaijan wins 6 medals at World Cup in Baku
The FIG Trampoline Gymnastics and Tumbling World Cup, AGF Trophy, has concluded in Baku on February 22.
Azerbaijani gymnasts advance to 6 finals at Trampoline and Tumbling World Cup in Baku
The first day of the Trampoline and Tumbling World Cup finished in Baku
Trampoline Gymnastics and Tumbling World Cup kicks off in Azerbaijan
The FIG Trampoline Gymnastics and Tumbling World Cup, AGF Trophy 2026, has commenced today at the National Gymnastics Arena in Baku.
Türkiye detains 32 football officials in illegal betting probe
Turkish authorities detained 32 suspects, including executives of football clubs, as part of a widening investigation into alleged match-fixing and illegal betting in the country's professional leagues, the prosecutor's office in Istanbul said.