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Feb 11, 2019 08:01

He’s back! Jose Mourinho returns to RT for new Champions League show (VIDEO)

Jose Mourinho is returning to football with RT for a special new show offering coverage of the UEFA Champions League, following the revered Portuguese manager’s popular stint with us during last summer’s World Cup in Russia.

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Near-naked female streaker protesting violence in football halts Argentine match (PHOTOS)
A female streaker protesting violence in football temporarily halted River Plate versus Rosario Central in Argentina, cheekily evading capture before being hauled from the field, much to the amusement of fans.
Feb 15, 2019 17:31
‘Khabib wants this fight’: Nurmagomedov’s manager hints at Georges St-Pierre bout in Instagram post
MMA manager Ali Abdelaziz says that UFC legend Georges St-Pierre could be in line to face Khabib Nurmagomedov in the future, saying that the Russian champion wants to determine who is the 'greatest of all time.'
Feb 15, 2019 16:40
‘Symbol of oppression’: Swedish swimming chief steps down after criticizing Muslim headscarf
The head of Swedish Swimming Federation Ulla Gustavsson has been dismissed from the role after taking a swipe at the traditional Muslim headscarf, calling it a “symbol of oppression, child marriage and genital mutilation.”
Feb 15, 2019 15:09
Meet Natalia Kuziutina - the Olympic judoka and 'woman who floored Putin' (PHOTOS)
After spending a Sochi training session practicing flips and throws with Russian president, Olympic judoka Natalia Kuziutina has grabbed headlines. RT Sport gives you the lowdown on 'the woman who floored Putin'.
Feb 15, 2019 14:44
Floyd Mayweather to make $80mn in 2019, plans to have 5 fights (VIDEO)
Boxing great Floyd Mayweather plans to fight five more bouts similar to the money-spinning exhibition he took part in late last year against Tenshin Nasukawa in Japan, saying he could earn as much as $80 million by doing so.
Feb 15, 2019 13:18
Flipping finger!: Putin suffers Judo injury during training with Olympic champ in Sochi (VIDEO)
Russian president and judo supremo Vladimir Putin picked up an unfortunate finger injury while sharpening his skills in Sochi with Russia's judo team on Thursday, while in the South Russian resort town following talks on Syria.
Feb 15, 2019 09:26
Khabib manager Ali Abdelaziz named as co-defendant in 'fighter poaching' lawsuit
Management firm RusFighters LLC have named Khabib Nurmagomedov's manager in a lawsuit against Bellator MMA fighter Vitaly Minakov, claiming he broke their contract by negotiating a new deal for the Russian heavyweight.
Feb 14, 2019 21:04
UEFA open investigation after Sergio Ramos admits to deliberately picking up UCL yellow card
UEFA have opened a disciplinary investigation into Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos, who allegedly admitted he deliberately got booked during Wednesday's Champions League match versus Ajax to avoid suspension in the later rounds.
Feb 14, 2019 18:28
‘Will they promote BDSM next?’ Russian PR manager sues Reebok over ‘face-sitting’ ad
Russian PR manager Oleg Voronin has filed a lawsuit against Reebok Russia, claiming that the controversial “face-sitting” ad promotes “destructive ideas” and undermines moral principles.
Feb 14, 2019 17:31
Eyes on the prize: Bellator hopes to identify title contenders with double events this weekend
A duo of events this week could shape Bellator MMA’s next title contenders as undefeated former heavyweight champion Vitaly Minakov returns to stake his claim for gold, while Michael ‘Venom’ Page and Paul Daley finally face off.
Feb 14, 2019 17:02
Mean Machine, Russia style: Jailed footballer Mamaev plays prison match, scores bicycle kick (VIDEO)
Russian footballer Pavel Mamaev was among the goals, scoring a stunning overhead kick, during a 5-a-side prison match in Moscow's Butyrka prison on Thursday, dedicating the Valentine's Day kick-around to his wife.
Feb 14, 2019 15:52
'This is my home, I'll never leave': Ex-McGregor teammate makes Irish politics move with Sinn Fein
Ex-mixed martial artist Paddy 'The Hooligan' Holohan, a former teammate of Conor McGregor, has confirmed he will represent republican party Sinn Fein, which has historical links to the Irish Republican Army paramilitary group.
Feb 14, 2019 13:56

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Slim chance for breakthrough in US-China trade talks A delegation of high-level US officials are in China to renegotiate the trade relationship between Washington and Beijing. They seek to alleviate trade tensions and extend their temporary truce...

China rejects secret meeting w/ Guaido agents China has denied reports that Chinese diplomats concerned with Beijing’s investments in Venezuela held talks with agents of presidential aspirant and opposition leader Juan Guaido in Washington,...

Politics of regime change ‘dangerous & inhumane’ Daniel McAdams of the Ron Paul Institute joins News.Views.Hughes to blast the “total lie” that President Nicolas Maduro of Venezuela “is blocking aid to his own...