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World chess body votes to allow Russian, Belarusian youth players to compete under national symbols

World chess body votes to allow Russian, Belarusian youth players to compete under national symbols

International Chess Federation says its decision 'in line with International Olympic Committee recommendations,' adds their use in adult team competitions to be decided after future consultations

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US official says Trump 'talking to FIFA' about moving World Cup games out of Democratic cities
05.12.2025

US official says Trump 'talking to FIFA' about moving World Cup games out of Democratic cities

Chief of Protocol Monica Crowley does not specify which cities the president is addressing in his talks with football federation, but nearly all US-based games will be played in Democratic-run cities

50 countries launch international mixed martial arts federation with Olympic goal
05.12.2025

50 countries launch international mixed martial arts federation with Olympic goal

Federation established in Athens and organizers say Olympic committees across 5 continents support bid to secure recognition

NBA veteran Danilo Gallinari retires from basketball
04.12.2025

NBA veteran Danilo Gallinari retires from basketball

37-year-old retires with 11,607 career points, most ever for a player from Italy

US says 2026 FIFA World Cup will be ‘safe and welcoming’
03.12.2025

US says 2026 FIFA World Cup will be ‘safe and welcoming’

White House task force head Andrew Giuliani outlines security plans, visa measures, saying tournament will balance safety with hospitality

Fenerbahce salvages late draw against Galatasaray in Istanbul
02.12.2025

Fenerbahce salvages late draw against Galatasaray in Istanbul

Jhon Duran's stoppage-time goal snatches Yellow Canaries a point