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FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 venues ‘80% ready’ – Russian deputy PM
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Vitaly Mutko says 180 varying venues being specially built for the Russia 2018 World Cup are currently 80 percent ready to host the tournament next summer.
Aug 31, 2017 17:18
Russian Anti-Doping Agency names new general director
The Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA) announced Yury Ganus as the organization’s new general director on Thursday.
Aug 31, 2017 15:17
Irish cycling team bus destroyed in ‘cowardly’ arson attack
A cycling team competing at the Vuelta a Espana 2017 race have had their team bus obliterated in an apparent arson attack before the start of Thursday's stage 12 in Spain.
Aug 31, 2017 13:10
Japan qualify for Russia 2018 World Cup after victory over Australia
Japan have become the fourth team to secure participation at the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia after beating Australia in their Asian Group B qualifying match to guarantee passage to the finals.
Aug 31, 2017 12:53
IOC 'concerned' about low ticket sales for 2018 Olympics in South Korea
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has expressed concern over low tickets sales for the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games, with less than 23 percent of the tickets reportedly sold so far.
Aug 31, 2017 12:34
Sharapova marches on at US Open after 2nd round fightback
Maria Sharapova battled back from a set down to claim victory in her second round US Open match against Hungary’s Timea Babos.
Aug 31, 2017 11:28
Spectacular ‘flying saucer’ Russia 2018 venue in Samara to be completed by end of year – official
Construction work on Samara Arena, one of 12 venues across 11 Russian cities to host games at next year’s FIFA World Cup, will be completed by the end of the year, the head of the Local Organizing Committee has said.
Aug 30, 2017 16:33
US sports community raises millions to aid Harvey relief efforts
The US sports community has responded to the crisis in Texas after Hurricane Harvey wrought damage on a massive scale.
Aug 30, 2017 14:25
Female world champion boxer dies at 26 while training for title defense
French world featherweight champion Angelique Duchemin has died after suffering a heart problem in training for an upcoming defense of her title.
Aug 30, 2017 13:10
What next for Conor McGregor? Possible fight options for ‘The Notorious’
After MMA superstar Conor McGregor made his boxing debut on Saturday and earned the biggest purse of his career in the process, we take a look at his next possible fight options.
Aug 29, 2017 18:39
Olympic runner David Torrence found dead in Arizona swimming pool
Olympic runner David Torrence, who represented the US before switching allegiance to Peru to compete at the Rio Olympics in 2016, has been found dead at the bottom of a swimming pool in Scottsdale, Arizona. He was 31 years old.
Aug 29, 2017 16:00
Mystic Mac: McGregor set to overtake Ronaldo on Forbes list 1 year after prediction
Irish combat sports star Conor McGregor is set to overtake football icon Cristiano Ronaldo in the Forbes athletic rich list following his fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Aug 29, 2017 14:53

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