Chess-Russian grandmaster Spassky dies aged 88
PARIS : Russian chess grandmaster Boris Spassky has died at the age of 88, International chess federation (FIDE) general director Emil Sutovsky told Reuters on Thursday.
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World Boxing chief hails IOC backing but says the real work starts now
World Boxing president Boris van der Vorst is delighted that his federation has received the backing of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) but told Reuters on Thursday that the real work had just begun.
England should have won World Cup hosting before Saudi Arabia, says ex-FIFA chief Blatter
ZURICH : England should have won the hosting rights for the soccer World Cup before the next free date in 2038 and before Saudi Arabia which will hold the 2034 edition, former FIFA President Sepp Blatter said on Tuesday.
Former FIFA boss Blatter says he is victim of witch hunt ahead of new court hearing
ZURICH : Sepp Blatter, the former head of soccer's global governing body FIFA, is looking forward to clearing his name at a new court hearing into allegations he made corrupt payments to French footballing great Michel Platini.
Galatasaray accuse Mourinho of 'racist statements' after Istanbul derby
Galatasaray have accused Jose Mourinho of making "racist statements" and said they will initiate criminal proceedings against the Fenerbahce manager over his comments following their 0-0 Super Lig draw on Monday (Feb 24).
Bournemouth's Jebbison switches international commitment to Canada from England
Daniel Jebbison of Premier League side Bournemouth has decided to switch his international commitment to Canada from England and on Monday the forward was listed on Canada's preliminary squad for the 2025 CONCACAF Nations League Finals.
Spain's former soccer chief Rubiales says he will appeal court ruling
MADRID : Spain's former soccer chief Luis Rubiales told Reuters on Thursday he would appeal a court ruling which found him guilty of sexual assault for kissing player Jenni Hermoso without her consent.
Antonelli plans to follow Hamilton's advice
LONDON : Mercedes rookie Andrea Kimi Antonelli was eight years old when he first entered the Formula One paddock after being smuggled in by his racing driver dad inside a stack of tyres with an umbrella on top.