Tennis showpiece the Australian Open has reversed its policy after initially letting fans display the Russian tricolor in the stands Organizers at the Australian Open have said they will no longer allow fans to display Russian and Belarusian flags at the tournament, following a complaint from the Ukrainian ambassador to the country regarding an “incident” […]
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Nick Kyrgios has withdrawn from his home Grand Slam on eve of his opening match Nick Kyrgios, the Australian tennis star whose form sparkled in 2022, has spoken of his devastation at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, […]