Quidditch will change its name to ‘quadball’ in reaction to perceived anti-trans statements made by Harry Potter author JK Rowling
Chess king declines world title showdown with Russian rival
Five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen will not defend his title against Ian Nepomniachtchi in a row over the format of the event
China keen on tour with Russian teen skating queens
China could host shows with Russian figure skating stars Anna Shcherbakova, Kamila Valieva and Alexandra Trusova, one CEO said
Khabib teammate dropped from UFC card after US visa woes – media
Russian MMA star Zubaira Tukhugov is reportedly off an upcoming fight card after being unable to obtain a visa to enter the United States
Russia can harness BRICS sporting potential – diplomat
Russian diplomat Sergey Vershinin says his country can use the sporting potential of the BRICS, CIS and SCO amid attempts to isolate it