Astana ends on a high with a heavyweight finale
The Qazaqstan Barysy Grand Slam 2026 ended in style as the heavyweights closed the show in Astana. Boris Rutovic, Anna Monta Olek, Marat Baikamurov, Elis Startseva and Inal Tasoev took…
Fans pack Amir Cup final as football nights and packed stadiums return to Qatar
Thousands attended Qatar’s Amir Cup final in Doha as football crowds, public gatherings and a sense of normality continued returning after weeks of regional tensions and uncertainty. Read More
Kazakhstan strikes gold on day 2 in Astana
Day 2 of the Qazaqstan Barysy Grand Slam 2026 brought gold for the home crowd as Zhalgas Kairolla thrilled Astana. Enkhriilen Lkhagvatogoo, Danil Lavrentev and Clémence Eme also topped the…
Judo: Strong start for the hosts in Astana
The Qazaqstan Barysy Grand Slam opened in style in Astana, with packed stands and top-level judo. Sukhbat Byambasuren, Amber Gersjes, Blandine Pont, Abdurakhim Nutfulloev and Faiza Mokdar all took gold,…
Can you afford the 2026 World Cup? What fans paid for a seat over the years
The 2026 World Cup is facing criticism over record-high ticket prices, with fans saying it is becoming far less affordable than past tournaments. Compared to previous World Cups-where even final…
IOC lifts Olympic ban on Belarus’ athletes but Russians still barred from competiton
The IOC executive board released a statement saying that it “no longer recommends any restrictions on the participation of Belarusian athletes, including teams.” Read More
Injury row, Sardinia trip, petition – Kylian Mbappé faces growing backlash from Real Madrid fans
Injured Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappé has sparked backlash from some fans after taking a holiday in Sardinia ahead of Sunday’s Clasico against Barcelona. Read More
PSG vs Bayern – a semifinal for the ages and football at its very best
In this special football edition of The Ring, we deconstruct a Champions League game that will go down in history as one of the best ever. Nine goals – can…
Champions League: PSG beat Bayern 6-5 on aggregate to reach final against Arsenal
Paris Saint-Germain advanced to the Champions League final after holding Bayern Munich to a 1-1 draw and securing a 6-5 aggregate victory. Read More
Champions League: Attacking show expected as Bayern welcome PSG in Munich for semi-final second leg
Barcelona hold the record for the best attacking performance in the Champions League since 2000 – but PSG and Bayern are both close to breaking it. Read More