Russia Today - Sports

1. Argentinian soccer star applies for Russian passport

   Argentinian soccer star Benjamin Garre has announced his plans to apply for Russian citizenship
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2. Checkmate: Russian and Chinese stars prepare for tense stand-off in Kazakhstan

   Magnus Carlsen won’t defend his title, leaving China’s Ding Liren to face Russia’s Ian Nepomniachtchi in Astana for chess' top honor
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3. Russian moves: Here are five athletes who electrified their sports with unique tricks

   From Pavel Datsyuk to Alina Kabaeva, Russian athletes have numerous sporting moves named in their honor
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4. ‘Before a game I down a nice vodka to tone my muscles’: How the Russian ‘Black Spider’ took football to new heights

   March 20 marks the anniversary of the death of Lev Yashin, one of Russia’s most iconic sporting figures
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5. Medvedev beats Rublev in all-Russian final

   Daniil Medvedev won the ATP Dubai Duty Free tournament, beating compatriot Andrey Rublev in two sets in Saturday’s final
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6. Russia's exit from top European sports body approved

   The World Chess Federation (FIDE) has approved Russia’s transfer to Asia upon Moscow’s request
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7. Ex-Chelsea footballer found dead in Türkiye

   The body of Ghanaian footballer Christian Atsu has been recovered from rubble in the Turkish province of Hatay, his agent has confirmed
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8. Moscow-based MMA legend gives up US citizenship – media

   Minnesota-born fighter Jeff ‘the Snowman’ Monson reportedly wants to distance himself from US interventionism
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9. Olympics chief responds to Ukraine’s boycott calls

   The goal of the Olympics is to bring people together, IOC President Thomas Bach said in response to Ukraine’s calls for a boycott
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10. Russian star dethrones UFC pound-for-pound king

    Russia’s Islam Makhachev handed Alex Volkanovksi his first loss in a decade, in an instant classic in the UFC 284 main event
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