Kazakhstan’s top-ranked tennis player, Alexander Bublik, reached the world’s top 10 for the first time in his career after winning the Bank of China Hong Kong Tennis Open 2026. The 28-year-old from Gatchina, Russia, representing Kazakhstan since 2016, climbed one spot in the rankings by moving past Jack Draper, whom…
Kazakhstan’s Alexander Bublik (World No. 11), rushing to the top 10, secured his second victory in 2026. In the quarterfinals of the ATP 250 Bank of China Hong Kong Tennis Open 2026, Kazakhstan’s top-ranked player defeated Shang Juncheng (No. 406) 6-1, 7-6 (7-2). The first set lasted 28 minutes, 17…
Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina (World No.5) lost 2-6, 6-2, 4-6 to Czech Karolína Muchová and didn’t advance to the semifinals of the WTA 500 2026 Brisbane International. Rybakina struggled in the first set — already in the opening game, she nearly lost her serve. Muchová secured a break in the fifth…
Kazakhstan’s Alexander Bublik (World No. 11) secured the first victory of 2026 at the ATP 250 Bank of China Hong Kong Tennis Open 2026. He defeated the Netherlands’ Botic van de Zandschulp (75) 6-3, 6-3. The head-to-head score was 2-1 in favor of the Dutchman before the match. Up to 3-3,…
The Kazakhstani-Serbian doubles pair of Anna Danilina (World No. 14) and Aleksandra Krunić (17) lost 3-6, 6-4, 7-10 in a super tiebreak to Spain’s Cristina Bucșa (28) and Australia’s Ellen Perez (23) at the WTA 500 2026 Brisbane International. Danilina and Krunić’s opponents entered the match better rested. Bucșa and…
Kazakhstan’s No. 1 tennis player, Elena Rybakina (World No. 5), advanced to the quarterfinals of the WTA 500 2026 Brisbane International. In the round of 16, Rybakina defeated Spain’s Paula Badosa (No. 25) 6-3, 6-2. With her victory following the WTA Finals in Riyadh, the Kazakhstani athlete has now won…
Novak Djokovic (world No. 4), a winner of 24 Grand Slam titles, has announced that he is leaving the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA), which he co-founded, citing concerns over «transparency and governance.» «After careful consideration, I have decided to step away completely from the Professional Tennis Players Association. This…
Cristiano Ronaldo’s remark at the Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai — that if he avoids injury and continues playing, «Inshaallah,» he will score 1,000 career goals — sparked widespread discussion among fans. Following the comment, some social media users began to speculate about whether Ronaldo had converted to Islam. However,…
The Dallas Cowboys, an American football team, have been ranked as the 2025 most valuable sports team by Forbes. The football clubs hitting the list include Real Madrid, Barcelona, Manchester United and Liverpool. The total value of the 50 teams on the list is estimated at $353 billion, with the…
President of Turkish sports club Fenerbahçe Sadettin Saran, 61, responded to a positive drug test by stating that he has never used the substance alleged to have tested positive. “I have never used the substance that is claimed to have tested positive, and I have not even seen it at…
The Norwegian Biathlon Union announced the death of Sivert Guttorm Bakken, a 27-year-old member of Norway’s national team. He was found dead in his hotel room in the Italian town of Lavazè. The cause of death has not yet been determined. Career highlights Bakken was a four-time Biathlon World Cup…
The International Skating Union (ISU) is preparing a sweeping reform of its world championships, with plans to combine multiple disciplines into a single global event. One event, multiple disciplines Under a proposal being developed by ISU leadership, competitions for figure skating, synchronized skating, speed skating and short track speed skating…
Lionel Messi, Inter Miami and Argentina national team forward, received a limited-edition watch worth $1.2 million as a gift during his promotional GOAT India Tour 2025, The Mirror reported. On the last day of the tour, Messi visited the Vantara Global Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Centre, owned by the country’s…
On Dec. 17, Real Madrid’s forward Kylian Mbappe scored a brace against Talavera of Spanish third-tier league Primera Federación in the Copa del Rey. As a result, the Frenchman moved closer to Cristiano Ronaldo’s record for the most goals within a calendar year for the club, Sports Illustrated reported. …
FC Barcelona forward Robert Lewandowski has held talks over a potential transfer to Major League Soccer (MLS) side Chicago Fire FC, according to the BBC. The 37-year-old Polish footballer is open to a move, and his high salary is not expected to be an obstacle. Lewandowski’s contract with the Catalan…
Former undisputed world boxing champion in three weight classes, Terence Crawford, announced his retirement from professional boxing. «Walking away as a great with nothing else left to prove,» he wrote on Instagram. Furthermore, Crawford posted a video on YouTube recapping his professional boxing career. «I gave this sport everything I…
Real Madrid players expressed support for their coach Xabi Alonso after suffering a 1-2 defeat to Manchester City. Notably, Spanish media reported that the coach could have been sacked in the event of a loss. Champions League 2025-26 Matchday 6, Dec. 10 Real Madrid vs. Manchester City: 1-2 Goals: Rodrygo…
One of the American host cities for the 2026 World Cup has found itself in an awkward position. After the Dec. 5 tournament draw, it became clear that the match scheduled in Seattle between Iran and Egypt will take place as an LGBTQ+ «Pride Match.» The situation stems from a…
In the final home match of the season at Astana Arena, Kairat Almaty struggled without Dastan Satpayev and narrowly lost to Greece’s Olympiacos in matchday six of the UEFA Champions League. Kairat’s coaching staff changed the lineup from the FC Copenhagen match, which ended 2-3. Rafael Urazbakhtin assigned defender Aleksandr…
Ivan Toney, forward for Al-Ahli and England’s national team, was arrested after an alleged assault on a visitor at London bar, The Sun reported. The incident took place last weekend. According to the outlet, the conflict broke out when a fan grabbed Toney around the neck in an attempt to…
Last weekend, the 2025 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final in Nagoya, Japan concluded. Kazakhstani figure skater Mikhail Shaidorov ranked sixth, finishing last. The athlete stood sixth after the short program, and the gap between him and the leaders remained too large, leaving him in sixth place overall. The…
The head of Kazakhstan’s National Olympic Committee and president of World Boxing, Gennadiy Golovkin, has been elected to the International Boxing Hall of Fame’s (IBHOF) Class of 2026, becoming the first Kazakhstani athlete to receive such recognition. «I am very excited and appreciate this so much. This is the biggest…
The 2025 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final kicked off in Japan. Kazakhstani figure skater Mikhail Shaidorov came in sixth and last place in the short program on Dec. 4. Judges awarded Shaidorov 71.30 points. During his skate, the athlete made several serious errors and even fell during the…
Leeds United forward Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored a goal in Chelsea’s net that was rated with an xG of 0.9913. According to ESPN, this goal is the sixth in the ranking of the easiest goals scored in the English Premier League history. English Premier League 2025-26 Matchweek 14, Dec. 3 Leeds…
