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- Female Japan mayor determined to cancel men-only sumo tradition
A female mayor in western Japan, Tomoko Nakagawa, has announced plans to protest against the Japan Sumo Association (JSA) and question the legality of an old sumo tradition that prohibits women from entering the “sacred” ring. - Russian Sports Ministry plans to open World Cup 2018 Fan Fest in Crimea
Russian Deputy Sport Minister Natalia Parshikova has announced plans to open FIFA Fan Fest squares on the Crimean peninsula during the 2018 World Cup. - 'I thought if I closed my eyes, I would never open them' – Russian Olympic skater on horror injury
Russian figure skater Natalja Zabijako has explained how she battled to win Olympic silver at PyeongChang 2018 despite a horrific head injury sustained two years before the event. - Strip off! Russian women’s football team promise ‘erotic’ photoshoot if they win league title
Russian women’s football team FK Yenisey have made a cheeky promise if they clinch the Russian premier league title – to have a steamy photo-session of the entire squad showing off their silverware. - ‘I’ve contacted Russian security service about this bull****’ – football manager on rooster incident
Football coach Aleksandr Grigoryan has contacted Russia’s security service FSB over an incident where a fan of Luch-Energiya Vladivostok, the team he manages, tossed a live rooster at him during a game. - ‘It happened hundreds of times’: Olympic gold medal gymnast Maroney on Nassar sex abuse
Olympic gold medalist McKayla Maroney says she was molested “hundreds of times” by former US Gymnastics and Michigan State doctor Larry Nassar. - German FA president hopes Angela Merkel will visit 2018 World Cup in Russia
German Football Association President Reinhard Grindel has expressed hope that Chancellor Angela Merkel will attend the 2018 FIFA World Cup, which kicks off in Russia on June 14. - The Peter Schmeichel Show: Goalkeeping great explores World Cup host city Samara
The goalkeeping great continues to explore local culture in 2018 FIFA World Cup host cities. This time it’s Samara, a city that is set to host four group-stage matches and two matches in the elimination rounds. - Australian rugby star Folau avoids punishment for anti-gay comments
Australian rugby star Israel Folau will not be penalized by Rugby Australia for his anti-gay comments which caused a public uproar and homophobia discussions in the world of rugby as well as outside of it. - RT Exclusive ‘It’s a big step forward’ – Russian referee Karasev on being shortlisted for World Cup
Referee Sergei Karasev, who was recently included in the pool of referees appointed for the Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup, spoke exclusively to RT about his appointment for the tournament. - Commentator fired over Venus Williams ‘gorilla’ comment can’t find media work
Tennis commentator Doug Adler, fired by ESPN after allegedly likening Venus Williams to a gorilla, has remained unable to find work in sports journalism ever since, according to a lawsuit against the company. - World Cup scares: British press adds gorgeous women to many ‘threats’ English team faces in Russia
The scariest thing English footballers will face this year is a hooligan hacker model bot, armed with laxatives and a chained balalaika-playing bear at her knee. At least that’s what you’d think after reading the British press.
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- The Peter Schmeichel Show
Goalkeeping great Peter Schmeichel has teamed up exclusively with RT to provide you with a unique,...Legendary goalkeeper explores World Cup host cities (Samara)Goalkeeping great continues to explore local culture in 2018 FIFA World Cup host cities. This time it’s Samara, a city that is set to host four group-stage matches and two matches in the elimination rounds. - The Stan Collymore Show
A new RT show hosted by former England, Aston Villa and Liverpool footballer Stan Collymore. The...FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura and former England Defender Paul ParkerStan sits down with FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura to discuss FIFA's evolution, African teams and impressions of Russia preparing for the World Cup; Paul Parker had a successful club career in the Premier League but he is best known for the...
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RT America - April 19, 2018
Syrian boy describes Douma ‘chemical attack’
Following an alleged chemical attack in Syria’s Douma, investigators with the OPCW are on standby outside the city due to security concerns. Meanwhile, the Russia 24 has obtained video...
RT America - April 18, 2018
OPCW officials come under fire in Syria's Douma
Investigators with the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) were forced to retreat from Douma, Syria, on Wednesday, after their convoy was shot at. No injuries were...
RT America - April 17, 2018
Trump and Abe meet amid Korea talks
President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe are meeting in Mar-a-Lago for a second time. The two leaders will discuss an upcoming meeting with Kim Jong-un and the official end to the Korean War....
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