Usyk has been removed from the IBF rankings: who has replaced the Ukrainian in the top list?
The International Boxing Federation (IBF) has released its updated rankings for the super-heavyweight division (over 90.7 kg). The main news in the latest release is the complete absence of former undisputed world champion Oleksandr Usyk, who has been officially removed from the list of the top heavyweights.
France and Spain will face each other in the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup
On 14 July, France and Spain will battle it out to become the first finalist of the 2026 World Cup. The match will take place in Dallas, with both sides going into the game unbeaten in the tournament.
Chisora called Usyk a freak because of his fight against Wilder
British heavyweight boxer Derek Chisora (36-14, 23 KOs) spoke about his views on former undisputed world heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk (25-0, 16 KOs).
Messi leads Argentina to the 2026 World Cup semi-finals: result of the match against Switzerland
On the night of 12 July, the Argentina national team, led by Lionel Messi, became the last semi-finalist of the 2026 World Cup. In their quarter-final match, Argentina beat Switzerland 3–1 in extra time
McGregor’s comeback ended in defeat
On the night of 12 July, Irish fighter Conor McGregor fought his first UFC bout in almost four years. At UFC 329, he lost to American Max Holloway by technical knockout in the very first round
The UIPM has lifted sanctions against Russian pentathletes following the IOC’s decision
The International Modern Pentathlon Union has lifted sanctions against Russian athletes, according to Mikhail Degtyarev, the Russian Federation’s Minister for Sport and President of the Russian Olympic Committee. This came after the IOC temporarily reinstated the Russian Olympic Committee’s membership and lifted some of the recommendations regarding restrictions on Russian athletes.
MEPs are calling on FIFA to bar Russia from the U-15 World Cup
Forty-four Members of the European Parliament have written to FIFA President Gianni Infantino calling for Russian teams to be barred from the Under-15 World Cup. The tournament is due to take place in Azerbaijan from 22 to 31 October 2026.
France beat Morocco to become the first team to reach the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup
France beat Morocco 2–0 in the first quarter-final of the 2026 World Cup. Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé scored the decisive goals in the second half.
France and Morocco will kick off the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup
On Thursday, 9 July, France and Morocco will face each other in the first quarter-final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match will take place in Foxborough, USA.
The IOC has paved the way for Russia to host the 2028 Olympics; Geraskevich calls for the formation of an international coalition to oppose this decision
The athlete also proposed organising a separate meeting of the national Olympic committees without the involvement of the IOC
Marta Kostyuk will face Linda Noskova in the semi-finals of Wimbledon 2026
Українська тенісистка Марта Костюк дізналася суперницю у півфіналі Вімблдону-2026. За вихід до фіналу турніру Grand Slam вона зіграє з чешкою Ліндою Носковою, яка у чвертьфіналі перемогла бельгійку Елізе Мертенс.
All the quarter-final fixtures for the 2026 World Cup have been decided
Following the conclusion of the round of 16 matches, all the teams through to the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup have been confirmed. The next stage of the tournament will take place from 9 to 12 July.
