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Tyson Fury aiming for early victory over Oleksandr Usyk in December rematch

Former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury (34−1−1, 24 КО) has explained why he needs to secure an early victory over Oleksandr Usyk (22-0, 14 КО) in their upcoming rematch on Dec. 21.

5 October 2024, 11:45 AM

Dominik Hasek blasts NHL for allowing Russian players to compete unimpeded

Legendary Czech hockey player and two-time Stanley Cup winner Dominik Hasek has criticized the NHL for the league’s stance on Russian athletes. He outlined his objections to NHL’s policy in a Twitter post on Oct. 3.

3 October 2024, 09:03 PM

Ukraine's futsal captain recalls fleeing Kherson as Russian tanks rolled in

Petro Shoturma, captain of Ukraine's national futsal team, recounted his harrowing escape from Russian-occupied Kherson in an interview with Spanish outlet Marca published on Sept. 28.

29 September 2024, 02:50 PM

Two-time world pankration champion killed in battle against Russia

21-year-old Ukrainian athlete Yaroslav Strilets, a two-time world champion in pankration, was killed when fighting with the Russian forces, Ukraine's Sports Committee reported on Facebook on Sept. 12.

13 September 2024, 10:46 AM

Ukrainian tennis player sets new Ukrainian record after winning US Open

Ukrainian tennis player Lyudmyla Kichenok has entered the top five in the WTA doubles rankings, securing the fifth spot and setting a new record for Ukraine.

9 September 2024, 03:15 PM

Ukrainian footballers express condolences for recent tragedies – video

Ukraine’s national football team expressed support for the families of victims following recent Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities in a video posted on Telegram on Sept. 4.

5 September 2024, 02:20 PM

Ukrainian tennis star achieves unique milestone at US Open 2024

Ukrainian tennis player Lyudmyla Kichenok has made history by reaching the semifinals of the doubles competition at the U.S. Open 2024 on Sept. 3.

4 September 2024, 01:42 PM

Former Dynamo star wants Ukrainian forces to capture his hometown

Former Dynamo Kyiv and Ukraine national team player Oleksandr Aliyev dreams of returning to the city where he spent his childhood.

1 September 2024, 12:32 PM

Ukrainian tennis star Svitolina and husband Monfils enjoy New York stroll after US Open wins

Elina Svitolina, the greatest Ukrainian tennis player in history, and her husband, Gaël Monfils, took a day off to explore New York City on Aug. 27, according to her Instagram post.

28 August 2024, 01:37 PM

Russia boycotts 2024 Paralympics opening

The opening ceremony of the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris is set for Aug. 28.

27 August 2024, 06:08 PM

Rebrov names 26 players for Ukraine's Nations League matches in September

Head coach of the Ukraine national football team, Serhiy Rebrov, has announced the roster for the September matches of the 2024/2025 Nations League, the Ukrainian Association of Football (UAF) reported on Aug. 27.

27 August 2024, 12:30 PM

Marta Kostyuk begins US Open 2024 with confident win — Video

Ukraine’s top tennis player Marta Kostyuk opened her 2024 US Open campaign with a straight-sets victory over American McCartney Kessler in the first round.

27 August 2024, 12:03 PM

Yaroslava Mahuchikh wins Diamond League gold in high jump

Ukrainian athlete Yaroslava Mahuchikh was crowned the champion of the Diamond League in high jump at the event held in Lausanne on Aug. 22.

23 August 2024, 12:50 PM

Ukrainian legendary tennis player predicts setbacks for Ukrainian sports amid ongoing war

Sports in Ukraine will witness regress amid a full-scale war with Russia, former Ukrainian legendary tennis player Serhii Stakhovskyi said in an interview with Sport-express.ua media publication on Aug. 15.

15 August 2024, 12:44 PM

Ukrainian wrestler fights for Olympic bronze to honor his father, whose house seized by Russia

Ukrainian freestyle wrestler Murazi Mchedlidze recently opened up about his loss to Azerbaijan's Magomedkhan Magomedov in the bronze medal match at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

12 August 2024, 02:46 PM

Ukraine claims its 150th medal on the Olympics

Rowers Liudmyla Luzan and Anastasiia Rybachok made history for Ukrainian sports by winning a silver medal in the 500-meter double sculls at the 2024 Olympics, marking the 150th Olympic medal for independent Ukraine.

9 August 2024, 04:20 PM

Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Khyzhniak claims his first-ever Olympic gold

Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Khyzhniak secured his first gold medal at the 2024 Olympics in Paris, France, in the Olympic middleweight (under 80 kg) category.

8 August 2024, 08:48 AM

Ukrainian tennis star stages incredible comeback in Toronto, set to face Russian opponent — video

Ukrainian tennis player Lesia Tsurenko advanced to the second round of the WTA 1000 tournament in Toronto.

7 August 2024, 02:15 PM

Ukrainian athlete Mykhailo Kokhan shares celebrity congratulations for Olympic bronze

Ukrainian athlete Mykhailo Kokhan won a bronze medal in the hammer throw at the 2024 Olympics in Paris, achieving an impressive result of 79.39 meters on Aug. 4.

6 August 2024, 04:36 PM

Most athletes condemn Russian aggression, but refrain from speaking out loudly about it, legendary hockey player says

Most athletes support Ukraine, but prefer to refrain from speaking out publicly, legendary Czech hockey goalkeeper and 1998 Olympic champion Dominik Hašek believes.

6 August 2024, 09:56 AM

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