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Ovechkin becomes best sniper in NHL history

Ovechkin becomes best sniper in NHL history

Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin officially became the National Hockey League's all-time leading goal scorer, netting his 895th career goal in a 4-1 loss to the New York Islanders to break Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky's …

Street in Toledo named after UFC champion Topuria

Street in Toledo named after UFC champion Topuria

Professional mixed martial artist Ilia Topuria now has a street named after him in the Spanish city of Toledo. Not long after knocking out Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 298 to become the featherweight champion, Ilia …

Iran qualifies for 2026 World Cup

Iran qualifies for 2026 World Cup

Iran qualified for the 2026 World Cup after Mehdi Taremi scored twice in a 2-2 draw with Uzbekistan. The 48-team tournament will be hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. The Inter Milan striker scored his second goal …

Russia beats Zambia, Azerbaijan loses to Belarus

Russia beats Zambia, Azerbaijan loses to Belarus

The players of the Russian national soccer team have defeated the Zambian team 5-0 in a friendly match that took place at the VTB Arena in Moscow on March 25. In addition, Belarus won 0-2 away against Azerbaijan in the friendly …

Kirsty Coventry becomes first female IOC president

Kirsty Coventry becomes first female IOC president

Two-time Olympic champion Kirsty Coventry from Zimbabwe has been elected president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The election took place during the 144th IOC session in Greece. Coventry gives a short acceptance …

Dzyuba helps Russian football team beat Grenada

Dzyuba helps Russian football team beat Grenada

The players of the Russian national football team have defeated the Grenada team 5-0 in a friendly match that took place yesterday at the VTB Arena in Moscow in front of 15,283 spectators. Artyom Dzyuba became the top scorer in the …

Fighter Bekoev to return to UFC Octagon in May

Fighter Bekoev to return to UFC Octagon in May

Former LFA champion Russia's Azamat Bekoev (19-3 MMA, 1-0 UFC) will meet “The Ultimate Fighter 32” winner Ryan Loder (7-1 MMA, 1-0 UFC) in a three-round middleweight bout May 4 at a …