Dan Ashworth returns to Football Association as chief football officer
Former Manchester United sporting director Dan Ashworth has returned to the Football Association after being appointed chief football officer.
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Voyage Theater Company and Theater on Zhukah Launch a Joint Project of Readings of Ukrainian and American Drama
"Theatrical Windows: Ukraine-USA" is a cultural exchange project that has now been launched in a partnership between the Theater on Zhukah in Kharkiv and the Voyage Theater Company of New York City.
Whittaker to face De Ridder at UFC Fight Night in Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI: The UFC, the mixed martial arts organization — in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism — makes a return to the UAE’s capital with a highly anticipated middleweight fight, No. 5-ranked Robert Whittaker taking on rising star Reinier de Ridder on Saturday, July 26, at Etihad Arena on Yas Island.
Only 4 Russian figure skaters approved for 2026 Olympic qualification event as neutrals
Four Russian figure skaters were approved Tuesday by the International Skating Union to try to qualify for the 2026 Winter Olympics as neutral athletes who have not supported the invasion of Ukraine, including 17-year-old national champion Adelia Petrosian.
Paolini battles past Shnaider at Italian Open, Alcaraz sets up Draper clash
ROME, Italy :Jasmine Paolini became the first Italian woman to reach the Italian Open semi-finals since 2014 when she beat Russian world number 11 Diana Shnaider 6-7(1) 6-4 6-2 on Tuesday.
"D Gukesh World Champion But Magnus Carlsen Considered Better": Chess Great Garry Kasparov
Russian chess icon Garry Kasparov, whose record of being the youngest world champion was bettered by D Gukesh, feels that the Indian is in a "different situation" compared to him as Norwegian Magnus Carlsen is considered, "by all metrics", a better player than the Chennai teenager. Gukesh was 17 when he defeated China's reigning world champion Ding Liren in a 14-game showdown to claim the coveted title last year. Kasparov was 22 when he clinched the world crown back in 1985, beating compatriot Anatoly Karpov.
Andreescu's impressive run at Italian Open ends with 4th-round loss to Zhang
Bianca Andreescu's run at the Italian Open tennis tournament came to an end Monday with a 7-5, 6-1 loss to Qinwen Zhang in the fourth round.
Former Sweden boss Andersson joins emergency aid drive to Ukraine
Former Sweden national team manager Janne Andersson will dedicate his time to delivering emergency aid to Ukraine with The Blue Light Foundation in Cooperation, Swedish media reports said.