World Athletics has approved applications from 18 Russians to compete as neutrals, but they remain barred from the World Championships

UFC sensation Rafael Fiziev issued a challenge to his namesake Rafael Nadal after knocking out former champ Rafael Dos Anjos in Las Vegas

Former Formula 1 chief Bernie Ecclestone has performed a U-turn after he was criticized for comments he made in support of Vladimir Putin

Moscow-born Еlеnа Rybаkіnа has claimed her maiden Grand Slam win by defeating Ons Jabeur in the Wimbledon ladies’ final

Visa issues have been blamed for Minnesota Wild star Kirill Kaprizov being refused entry to the United States on two occasions recently