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Russian Olympic star clinches second gold at European Gymnastics Championship

Angelina Melnikova has won the European vault title in Croatia after finishing first in the women’s all-around Read Full Article at RT.com Angelina Melnikova has won the European vault title in Croatia after finishing first in the women’s all-around Russian gymnast Angelina Melnikova has claimed her second gold medal at the European Gymnastics Championship in Zagreb, winning the vault. The Olympic champion earlier took gold in the individual all-…

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UFC could return to Russia – Putin envoy

Kirill Dmitriev’s statement comes as Moscow and Washington hold talks, with the envoy meeting Witkoff this week Read Full Article at RT.com Kirill Dmi…

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FIFA will not ban Israel – media

The FIFA Council reportedly does not plan to suspend Israeli teams from its competitions, after previously delaying its decision Read Full Article at …

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Medvedev beats Rublev in all-Russian final

Daniil Medvedev won the ATP Dubai Duty Free tournament, beating compatriot Andrey Rublev in two sets in Saturday’s final Read Full Article at RT.com T…

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IOC president blasts Ukraine – media

International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Back has reportedly urged Kiev against calls to boycott the Paris 2024 Games Read Full Article …

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LeBron James breaks NBA scoring record

LeBron James has broken the NBA’s all-time scoring record, surpassing the 38,387-point mark previously set by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Read Full Article at…

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Ukraine threatens Olympic boycott

Ukraine’s Sports Minister Vadim Guttsait says his country might boycott the Paris Olympics next year if Russia and Belarus are granted entry Read Full…

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Moscow critical of terms for Olympic return

Russian Sports Minister Oleg Matytsin is among the figures who have criticized the IOC’s terms for Russia’s return to Olympic competition Read Full Ar…

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Russian athletes invited to Asian Games

The Olympic Council of Asia has invited athletes from Russia and Belarus to compete at the Asian Games in China this September Read Full Article at RT…

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Russian UFC champ confirms Khabib rumors

UFC champion Islam Makhachev has confirmed that Octagon legend Khabib Nurmagomedov will not be in his corner at next month's UFC 284 Read Full Article…

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RFU to resume UEFA reintegration talks

Discussions regarding Russia’s potential reintegration into European football competitions will resume in February, the RFU says Read Full Article at …

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