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Nurmagomedov: UFC looking for new Tony Ferguson opponent

Nurmagomedov: UFC looking for new Tony Ferguson opponent

Lightweight Champion of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Khabib Nurmagomedov may not get to face Tony Ferguson at UFC 249 due to travel restrictions during the coronavirus pandemic. Nurmagomedov announced …

FIFA presents film about 2018 World Cup in Russia (VIDEO)

FIFA presents film about 2018 World Cup in Russia (VIDEO)

The International Football Federation (FIFA) released a documentary about the 2018 World Cup in Russia. The video is published on the organization’s YouTube channel. “The 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ thrilled from …

McGregor reveals reason behind loss to Nurmagomedov

McGregor reveals reason behind loss to Nurmagomedov

Irish fighter Conor McGregor claims he didn’t train properly for his infamous 2018 fight with UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, which he lost by fourth-round submission. In a …

Mass gatherings banned in Moscow to stop coronavirus spread

Mass gatherings banned in Moscow to stop coronavirus spread

A ban on mass gatherings of more than 5,000 people in Moscow was declared till April 10. The ban is seen as a measure to prevent possible spread of the novel coronavirus-associated infections. "Today, I signed a decree banning …

Lokomotiv loans out striker Smolov to Spain

Lokomotiv loans out striker Smolov to Spain

Russian football player Fedor Smolov moved from Moscow-based football club Lokomotiv to Spain’s Celta on a six-month loan, according to Celta’s official website. Smolov will be loaned to Celta until the …

WADA provisionally suspends approved status of Moscow lab

WADA provisionally suspends approved status of Moscow lab

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has provisionally suspended the WADA-approved status of the National Anti-Doping Laboratory of Moscow, WADA press service said. This provisional suspension prohibits the Moscow Laboratory from …

Zagitova to return to intensive training

Zagitova to return to intensive training

The figure skating champion of the 2020 Olympic Games who previously announced the suspension of her career, Alina Zagitova intends to begin intensive training soon, the organizers of the ice show "Sleeping Beauty. Legend of the Two …

Anna Shcherbakova wins Russian Figure Skating Championship  

Anna Shcherbakova wins Russian Figure Skating Championship  

Skater Anna Shcherbakova won the gold of the Russian Championship in women's single skating. The competitions were held in Krasnoyarsk. The 15-year-old skater scored 261.87 points (79.93 for the short program + 181.94 for the free …

Nurmagomedov named fighter of decade

Nurmagomedov named fighter of decade

MMA Junkie started a series of publications about the best fighters of the mixed style of the decade, from 2010 to 2019. Russian champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is also in the list. A complete list of the greatest athletes of the decade …

WADA bans Russian sports for four years

WADA bans Russian sports for four years

The Executive Committee of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has approved recommendations of the Compliance Review Committee (CRC) to declare Russia non-compliant with the World Anti-Doping Code for a period of four years.  WADA …