UFC announces Umar Nurmagomedov's new opponent
Umar Nurmagomedov will face an American opponent at a UFC event in the United Arab Emirates
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IIHF decision on ban against Russian hockey teams overturned
The disciplinary body of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) has overturned the decision by the organization's Council to bar Russia’s teams from competing in the 2026-2027 season, Russian Sports Minister Mikhail Degtyarev said.
Russian gymnasts allowed to perform with flag and anthem
The Executive Committee of World Gymnastics has decided to lift restrictions imposed on Russian athletes and allow them to compete under the national flag and anthem, the Russian Gymnastics Federation’s press service said.
Russian wrestlers exempted from restrictions at international tournaments
The Bureau of the United World Wrestling (UWW) has ruled to permit Russian athletes of all age categories to participate in international competitions under the national flag and to the tune of the country’s anthem, the Russian Olympic Committee said.
Russian judoka wins Grand Slam silver
The competition is currently underway in Astana, Kazakhstan
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.
Russia beats Nicaragua in football friendly
The Russian national football team has defeated the Nicaraguan team 3-1 in a friendly match.
Russian national team to play Mali and Guatemala in March
The Russian national football team, led by head coach Valery Karpin, is scheduled to play two friendly matches - with Mali and Guatemala - in March.
Umar Nurmagomedov defeats Deiveson Figueiredo in Las Vegas
Russian fighter Umar Nurmagomedov defeated Brazilian Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC 324, which took place in Las Vegas.
Russia drops to 36th place in FIFA rankings
Russia has dropped three spots in the FIFA World Rankings, according to the list published by the world’s governing body of football.
FIFA imposes long-term transfer ban on Rostov
The reasons for this decision are not currently being disclosed
Russia finishes year at 33rd in FIFA rankings
Russia’s national football team finished the year in 33rd place in the FIFA rankings as the Russian team notched 1,524 points.
Russian boxers win 7 gold medals at World Championships in Dubai
Russian boxers triumphed at the IBA World Championships in Dubai
Petr Yan reclaims UFC championship belt
Russian fighter Petr Yan has reclaimed the UFC bantamweight championship with a unanimous decision victory over Georgia's Merab Dvalishvili in a fight that went the full five rounds.
Russian judoka Tasuev claims silver medal at Abu Dhabi Grand Slam
Russian athlete Abdul-Kerim Tasuev has secured a silver medal at the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam tournament, marking the Russian team's first competition under national symbols in three years.
Russia and Azerbaijan meet in World Chess Championship final
The Azerbaijani chess players won the medal at the World Women's Team Chess Championship in Spain.
Russian national football team loses to Chile in friendly
The game in Sochi ended 0-2 in favor of the visitors
Russia's national football team draws with Peru
The Russian national football team drew 1-1 with Peru in a friendly match at Gazprom Arena in St. Petersburg yesterday.
FC Dynamo-Makhachkala extends FC Rostov's winning streak to 8 matches
The home match against FC Dynamo-Makhachkala ended in a 1-1 draw
Gassiev to face Pulev in December bout
North Ossetian boxer Murat Gassiev will enter the ring against Bulgaria's Kubrat Pulev in December.
