Russian figure-skating duo considering switch to Israel – media


Diana Davis and Gleb Smolkin represented Team ROC at the Beijing Olympics The American-born Russian figure skater Diana Davis and her competitive partner Gleb Smolkin are in discussions to switch national allegiances to the Israeli national team, according to a report by RIA Novosti. Davis, who is the only child of Russian figure-skating coach Eteri […]

Tennis bad boy ‘devastated’ to miss Australian Open


Nick Kyrgios has withdrawn from his home Grand Slam on eve of his opening match Nick Kyrgios, the Australian tennis star whose form sparkled in 2022, has spoken of his devastation at being forced to withdraw from his home-country’s Grand Slam on the eve of his scheduled opening match with Roman Safiullin. The 27-year-old native […]

Russian organization offers deal to exiled former UFC champion


Francis Ngannou has left the UFC and is no longer its heavyweight champion Former heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou’s departure from the UFC could present an opportunity to Russian fight league Hardcore Boxing, which has reportedly made a multi-million-dollar offer to secure the Cameroonian powerhouse’s services. Ngannou, perhaps the most feared knockout artist in the history […]

Russian ace eases into Australian Open second round (VIDEO)


Daniil Medvedev wasted little time in dispatching American Marcos Giron Daniil Medvedev’s quest for a second career Grand Slam title remains on after the Russian star made light work of American rival Marcos Giron in his first round match at the Australian Open on Monday. Medvedev, a losing finalist in Melbourne the last two years, […]

Champion boxer on collision course with Russian rival


Artur Beterbiev wants to face fellow unbeaten Russian Dmitry Bivol 18-0 Russian Artur Beterbiev has his hands full later this month when the takes on the tough Briton Anthony Yarde, but after that he says he wants to focus his efforts on finally making a fight with compatriot Dmitry Bivol a reality. The 37-year-old Beterbiev […]

College basketball star arrested after fatal shooting


Darius Miles is suspected of involvement in the incident early on Sunday Darius Miles, a collegiate basketball star with the University of Alabama, has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a woman close to the university’s Tuscaloosa campus early on Sunday morning. Miles, 21, and another man, 20-year-old Michael Lynn Davis, were […]