Islam Makhachev accepts challenge from American Jordan Burroughs
Burroughs, who defeated 2016 world champion Magomed Kurbanaliev of Russia at RAF Moscow on September 5, said he wanted to test himself against Makhachev as well
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Russia and Iran to play friendly football match in September
The national football teams of Russia and Iran will play a friendly match on September 29 in Kazan, the capital of the Russian republic of Tatarstan, the Russian Football Union’s (RFU) press office reported on Friday.
Yauza Fest 2026 SUP Festival takes place in Moscow
Yesterday, the Yauza Fest SUP Festival was held in Moscow as part of Physical Culture Day. Moscow hosted the Yauza Fest SUP Festival on Saturday as part of Physical Culture Day. Participants paddled along the Yauza River from …
World Boxing allows Russian athletes to compete under national symbols
World Boxing has allowed Russian athletes to compete at its events with full eligibility under the Russian flag and with the national anthem, Russian Sports Minister and President of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) Mikhail Degtyarev said.
International Ice Hockey Federation keeps Russia barred until 2027
The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) announced a decision to extend Russia’s suspension from international tournaments until 2027, the IIHF press office announced.
FIFA to discuss admission of Russian national teams
The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) will consider the issue of admitting Russian clubs and national teams to tournaments following the recommendations of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to lift sanctions on athletes from Russia, journalist Rob Harris said.
IOC lifts sanctions against Russian athletes
Furthermore, the IOC temporarily reinstated the ROC's membership
Russian Football Union to receive funds from UEFA for the 202526 season
More than 50 European football associations, including Russia, will receive UEFA payments for the past season.
Russia defeats Trinidad and Tobago-in friendly football match
The Russian national football team scored 3-0 win over Trinidad and Tobago in an exhibition match played on Tuesday night at a stadium in Russia’s westernmost city of Kaliningrad.
Russia and China likely to play friendly football match
The Russian Football Union (RFU) is in talks to organize a friendly football match between the national teams of Russia and China in 2027, president of the Russian Football Union Alexander Dyukov said on Friday.
UFC announces Umar Nurmagomedov's new opponent
Umar Nurmagomedov will face an American opponent at a UFC event in the United Arab Emirates
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.