Azerbaijani wrestlers win three medals at European Championships in Bulgaria
Azerbaijan’s U-17 Greco-Roman wrestling team has claimed three medals at the European Championship being held in Samokov, Bulgaria.
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Russian judoka wins Grand Slam silver
The competition is currently underway in Astana, Kazakhstan
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.
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.
Makhachev assesses prospects of fight at White House
Islam Makhachev's next fight will most likely take place at a tournament at the White House. His last fight took place last fall.
Galatasaray hammer Juventus in Champions League playoff clash
Galatasaray delivered a dominant performance on Tuesday to dismantle 10-man Juventus 5-2 in the first leg of their Champions League playoff.
Figure skaters win Georgia first-ever Olympic medal
Figure skaters Anastasiia Metelkina and Luka Berulava made history for Georgia on Monday, winning the country's first Winter Olympic medal by claiming silver in the pairs figure skating event of the Milano Cortina Games.
Topuria to fight in UFC White House event - source
A historic UFC tournament is set to take place at the White House this summer, coinciding with the 250th anniversary of US independence.
Israeli bobsled team robbed ahead of Milan Winter Games
An Israeli bobsled pilot said the apartment that he and some fellow Olympians have been using while finishing their training for the Milan Cortina Winter Games was robbed, with passports and “thousands of dollars’” worth of other items among what was taken.