WBO and IBF world champion Janibek Alimkhanuly of Kazakhstan tested positive for a banned substance in VADA testing, The Ring reported. In response, Alimkhanuly posted a statement on Facebook, saying he has always supported clean sport. «I was surprised when I read the news. VADA took the first test and…
Desire Doue, 20-year-old winger for Paris Saint-Germain and France’s national team, has been recognized as Europe’s best young footballer of 2025. The awarding ceremony of the prestigious Golden Boy award — established by the Italian outlet Tuttosport in 2003 — took place on Dec. 1 in Turin. Doue significantly contributed…
The legendary former Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech has resumed his hockey career. The ex-footballer signed with Haringey Huskies — an ice-hockey club playing in the NIHL 2 South East Division, which is effectively the fourth tier of the National Ice Hockey League in the U.K. «I am absolutely delighted to…
Al-Nassr and Portugal national team forward Cristiano Ronaldo has become a co-owner of the Spanish fighting promotion Way of Warrior FC (WOW FC). Ronaldo said he identifies with the organization’s values and intends to help elevate mixed martial arts to a new level of global development. Partnership with UFC Champion…
Argentine President Javier Milei has canceled his trip to the U.S. Milei had been expected to attend the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington on Dec. 5 as a high-ranking representative of the reigning world champion and as a special guest of Donald Trump. A signal to the AFA The…
Nineteen-year-old Kazakh national team goalkeeper Damira Zhaparova scored against Norway in front of her idol, 45-year-old handball legend Katrine Lunde. Kazakhstan lost 41-16 in their second-round match of the IHF Women’s Handball World Championship preliminary group stage in Trier, Germany. A dream moment against a childhood hero Before the start…
Jamie Carragher, former Liverpool and England defender and football expert for Sky Sports and other outlets, believes that Arne Slot has only one week left to retain his role as the club’s coach. «Arne Slot has a week to save his job. No matter how much goodwill the manager has,…
Organizers of the 2025 Official Strongman Games World Championship in the U.S. have removed 28-year-old American competitor Jammie Booker from the final standings after she won the women’s title. Officials later learned that Booker is a transgender athlete who was assigned male at birth, the New York Post reported. Tournament…
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot said he doesn’t feel on shaky ground following a devastating 4-1 home defeat to PSV. «I am feeling safe, I am OK, I have got a lot of support from above. It would be nice to turn it around and get a victory, of course,…
Kairat Almaty suffered another defeat in the UEFA Champions League, this time against FC Copenhagen, after getting into the game too late. UEFA Champions League 2025-26 Matchday 5, Nov. 26 FC Copenhagen (Denmark) vs. Kairat (Kazakhstan): 3-2 (1-0) Goals: Viktor Dadason 26’ (1-0), Jordan Larsson 59’ P (2-0), Robert Silva…
The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) has unveiled the pots for the 2026 World Cup, with the draw ceremony scheduled for Dec. 5 at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. The tournament’s debuting national teams — Jordan, Cape Verde and Curacao — have…
On Nov. 25, Chelsea defeated FC Barcelona 3-0 at home in matchday five of the UEFA Champions League. Brazilian player Estevao Willian matched the achievement of Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland by scoring one of the goals. Champions League Matchday 5, Nov. 25 Chelsea vs. Barcelona: 3-0 Goals: Jules Kounde…
Harry Kane, forward for Bayern Munich and England’s national team, has responded to rumors of a possible transfer to FC Barcelona. «I haven’t had any contact with anyone, nobody has contacted me. I feel very comfortable in the current situation, even though we haven’t yet discussed my situation with Bayern.…
Kazakhstani tennis player Elena Rybakina (World No. 5) has responded to comments made by Aryna Sabalenka (World No. 1) after Sabalenka’s loss in the final of the WTA Finals Riyadh 2025. That match finished with a confident victory by Rybakina 6-3, 7-6 (7-0). In a conversation with her team, Sabalenka,…
On Nov. 24, Manchester United faced defeat against Everton in a home match in the English Premier League, marking the first loss for the Red Devils at home in the Premier League against an opponent playing with a player sent off, Opta reported. Premier League Matchweek 12, Nov. 24 Manchester…
Kazakhstani figure skater Mikhail Shaidorov has qualified for the 2025-26 ISU Grand Prix Final, which is set to take place in Japan from Dec. 4 to 7. In the overall standings across the six Grand Prix events, Shaidorov finished fifth with 24 points. He placed third at the Grand Prix…
Florida Gators center Olivier Rioux has set an NCAA record. The 19-year-old Canadian became the tallest player in league history to score a basket. He stands 2.36 meters tall (about 7 feet 9 inches). The historic moment took place on Nov. 21 as the Florida Gators defeated the Merrimack Warriors,…
On Nov. 23, Inter Miami defeated FC Cincinnati and advanced to the MLS Eastern Conference final. Lionel Messi contributed to each of the four goals scored by his team. MLS Cup Conference semifinals, Nov. 23 FC Cincinnati vs. Inter Miami: 0-4 Goals: Lionel Messi 19’, Mateo Silvetti 57’, Tadeo Allende…
In the final round of the group stage at the World Women’s Team Chess Championship in Spain, the Kazakh women’s team left the Americans no chance, winning 3.5-0.5. Finishing second in Group A, Team Kazakhstan will face India, the third-place team in Group B, in the quarterfinals. The convincing win…
On Nov. 18, Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James played his first game of the 2025-26 season, appearing in the starting lineup against the Utah Jazz (140-126) and becoming the first NBA player to compete in 23 seasons, according to ESPN. Last summer, the 40-year-old James exercised his player option…
The national football team of Curacao secured a spot in the FIFA World Cup for the first time in its history after drawing 0-0 with Jamaica. They joined three other debuting teams: Uzbekistan, Jordan and Cape Verde. Curacao is a constituent island country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands and…
Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup hopes ended with a penalty shootout loss to the Democratic Republic of the Congo in a decisive playoff on neutral ground in Morocco. The Super Eagles were eliminated, missing a chance to advance to the intercontinental playoffs. Magic in the play After the match, Nigeria’s head…
FIFA has established its Peace Prize, a new annual award recognizing outstanding contributions to peace and unity. The first recipient will be honored on Dec. 5 in Washington during the draw for the 2026 World Cup. FIFA President Gianni Infantino will present the award in person. FIFA’s version of the…
The national football teams of Norway and Portugal have joined the list of qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In their latest matches, the Norwegian team defeated Italy 4-1, and Portugal thrashed the Armenia 9-1 in Porto. Norway’s national team statistics in the qualifiers are impressive. Eight victories in…
