Russia will become part of the Asian Chess Federation if accepted, the international body has ruled Russia is free to leave the European Chess Union (ECU) and join its Asian counterpart, should the move be approved by the latter organization, it was announced by international governing body FIDE on Wednesday. The decision followed a request…
Month: February 2023
Ex-Chelsea footballer found dead in Türkiye
Christian Atsu had been missing since the earthquakes on February 6 The remains of ex-Newcastle and Chelsea footballer Christian Atsu have been identified in the rubble of a block of high-rise apartments in the Turkish province of Hatay, according to his agent. Atsu had been missing since massive earthquakes rocked Türkiye and Syria on February…
Moscow-based MMA legend gives up US citizenship – media
Jeff Monson became a Russian citizen in 2018 and was elected to political office in Moscow Region American-born mixed martial arts star Jeff Monson plans to renounce his US citizenship due to his disagreement with Washington’s foreign policy, he told TASS on Thursday. “I disagree with US policies because they interfere in the internal…
Olympics chief responds to Ukraine’s boycott calls
Kiev’s demands go against the “principles we stand for,” Thomas Bach says International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach has criticized Ukraine’s calls to boycott the Paris 2024 Games if Russian athletes are allowed to take part. The role of the Olympics is to unify, not escalate and contribute to confrontation, he said. “It’s not…
Russian star dethrones UFC pound-for-pound king
Islam Makhachev retained his world title in a hard-fought battle in Australia Russian champion Islam Makhachev defended his UFC lightweight title early on Sunday in an intense, five-round battle against hometown favorite Alex Volkanovski in Perth, Australia in the UFC 284 headliner. Makhachev, the fearsome Dagestani grappler, entered the cage as the reigning 155lb champion,…
IOC president blasts Ukraine – media
Pressure from Kiev for countries to boycott the Paris 2024 Games goes against the Olympic Charter, Thomas Bach reportedly said International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach has reportedly urged Kiev to cease its calls for a boycott of the Paris 2024 Games. Ukraine has claimed that allowing Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete would…
LeBron James breaks NBA scoring record
The LA Lakers star surpassed the milestone of 38,387 points against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night LeBron James officially became the NBA’s all-time record points scorer as he surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar during the LA Lakers’ game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night. The action at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles was paused…
Last bow for ‘The Last Emperor’: The Russian MMA colossus preparing for his final battle
The curtain comes down on one of the most illustrious careers in mixed martial arts this weekend when Fedor Emelianenko competes at Bellator 290 On Saturday night in California, mixed martial arts will wave a final goodbye to Fedor Emelianenko, a man widely regarded as among the best fighters of all time. It is fitting that…