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'He's A Damn Killer': Terence Crawford Told to Avoid Boxer Who Wants to Fight Him
Terence Crawford currently stands as the face of boxing. After showing his class with a unanimous decision victory over Mexican legend Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez in September, 'Bud' is now the biggest pull in the sport. But where does he go after his...

Michael McLeod signs 3-year deal with KHL's Avangard Omsk
Michael McLeod with the New Jersey Devils in 2024. Mike Ehrmann / Getty Images Michael McLeod is returning to Russia’s KHL on a three-year deal with Avangard Omsk, the club announced on social media Thursday. The 27-year-old forward was one of...

England lose captain to injury in 'ridiculous' $2.85b squad
England will start as overwhelming favourites against Wales at Wembley on Friday (AEDT) despite the loss of the "best player in Europe" through injury. England manager Thomas Tuchel has decided not to risk Harry Kane after he took a knock to his...
USA and Egypt crowned champions at Sitting Volleyball World Cup
The United States thrilled the home crowd in Fort Wayne with a remarkable comeback on Saturday to win the women’s gold medal at the 2025 World ParaVolley Sitting Volleyball World Cup. After dropping the first two sets, the Americans regrouped and...

WorldTour applicants for 2026-2028 published by UCI, includes Tom Pidcock's Q36.5 Pro Cycling
The teams applying to be part of the WorldTour from 2026 have been revealed by the UCI, including Tom Pidcock's Q36.5 Pro Cycling. 20 men's teams are attempting to join the WorldTour, and 16 women's teams for the Women's WorldTour; there are 18...

England v Wales Starting Lineups at Wembley Stadium Amid Kane Update
England and Wales will go head-to-head in a friendly match at Wembley Stadium on Thursday night, with both sides looking for the bragging rights over their rivals. Thomas Tuchel's side have won five of their six games under the manager since he...

Big Five - Europe's top upcoming qualifiers
Another month, another international break. Do not despair, domestic league devotees: this particular one is the last of its kind. In the meantime though, there’s a smorgasbord of tasty World Cup qualifying fixtures to sink your teeth into, with...

Kairat Almaty vs Pafos FC Prediction and Betting Tips | October 21st 2025
Kairat Almaty and Pafos FC are back in action in the UEFA Champions League when they square off at the Almaty Central Stadium on Tuesday. Both sides are making their debut in Europe's top-tier club competition and will be looking to secure their...

Factbox-Trump’s tariffs: What’s in effect and what could be in store?
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump has launched a global trade war with an array of tariffs that target individual products and countries. Trump has set a baseline tariff of 10% on all imports to the United States, as well as...

Daniil Medvedev ends 882-day long title drought with Almaty Open triumph
Tennis News Daniil Medvedev clinched the Almaty Open title. (Photo: PTI) New Delhi: Daniil Medvedev finally ended his long-standing title drought with victory against Corentin Moutet in the final of the Almaty Open on Sunday. Medvedev clinched the...

Going for gold
ASIAN YOUTH GAMES – HISTORY beckons as five sports kick off their respective competitions tomorrow in the third Asian Youth Games, being hosted by the kingdom under the royal patronage of His Majesty King Hamad. Matches in handball, volleyball,...

Tokayev met with head of the World Anti-Doping Agency
Astana. October 15. KazTAG – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with President of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Witold Bańka, reports Akorda. “The Head of State met with President of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Witold...

The late Aga Khan’s last personal treasures go on sale
Towards the end of October a spray of painterly fireworks will appear in a rare display as Christie’s London prepares to auction a private collection of Indian, Iranian and Ottoman art. More than 90 paintings acquired since the 1960s by Prince...

Dance with a skeleton | Sow There!
I don’t love Halloween but I am having fun viewing the decorations in neighborhoods where I walk and drive. I dislike all of the spooky stuff, which is apparently why so many others love it. One of my favorite weekend night escapes is to go to the...
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Azerbaijan represented at Int'l Exhibition-Festival in Uzbekistan [PHOTOS]
The first international exhibition-festival titled "The Shine of Carpets" has been held in the ancient city of Khiva, located in the Khorezm region of Uzbekistan, Azernews reports. The event held at Arda Khiva Tourism Complex brought together...
Vietnam win six golds at 2025 Asian Rowing Championships
The successful hosting of the 2025 Asian Rowing Championships not only showcased Vietnam’s organisational capability but also marked another milestone for Vietnamese rowing, inspiring athletes to achieve greater achievements at the 33rd SEA Games...

Wildberries Expands WB Club Loyalty Program to Central Asia
MOSCOW, RUSSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 October 2025 – Wildberries, a leading digital platform in Eurasia, has expanded its loyalty program to seven countries. More than 3 million customers regularly pay for a WB Club subscription, which...

US–Central Asia Procurement Deals Are About More Than Just Trade, Experts Say
President Donald Trump addresses the 80th U.N. General Assembly in New York City on Sept. 23, 2025. Al Drago/Reuters On the sidelines of the recent U.N. General Assembly meeting in New York, the United States signed a raft of landmark trade deals...

Pencak silat's Carpio delivers first gold for Philippines in Asian Youth Games
Olmin Leyba - Philstar.com October 20, 2025 | 9:54pm MANILA, Philippines — Pencak silat star Kram Airam Carpio gave the Philippines its first gold in the third Asian Youth Games Monday night at the Exhibition World Bahrain Hall 1 in Manama,...

Budapest hosts cultural event involving Turkic youth
Budapest, October 17, AZERTAC A cultural-musical event, featuring performances of the Turkic Youth Ensemble, was held at the Azerbaijani Language and Culture Center, jointly operated by the Azerbaijan University of Languages (AUL) and the Eötvös...