September 16, 2026
Pegula: Rybakina deserves world No. 1 after US Open win
Jessica Pegula assessed Elena Rybakina's season after her 2026 US Open win: the American believes the Kazakhstani deserves the world No. 1 WTA ranking.
September 16, 2026
Cheburin names Kazakhstan U21 squad for three Euro 2027 qualifiers
Vladimir Cheburin has announced Kazakhstan's U21 squad for three final Euro 2027 qualifiers: 23 players, matches against England, Ireland and Moldova.
September 16, 2026
Paris court orders Mbappé to pay PSG €60,000 in compensation
The Paris Court of Appeal has ordered Kylian Mbappé to pay PSG €60,000 for the freezing of the club's accounts initiated by his lawyers in spring 2025.
September 16, 2026
Kazakhstan's Abdraimov takes second in Asian Games 2026 fencing qualification
Temirlan Abdraimov finished second in fencing qualification at the Asian Games 2026 in Japan. Results of Kazakh pentathletes in the men's and women's brackets.
September 16, 2026
UEFA scraps League D: Kazakhstan to keep League C place
UEFA has scrapped League D from the 2028/29 season. Kazakhstan is guaranteed to stay in League C. We look at the scenarios for promotion to League B and the match schedule.
September 16, 2026
Boxer Satybaldinova Urges Manager to Help Yeleussinov
Kazakh boxer Aida Satybaldinova appealed to Daniyar Yeleussinov's manager Ziya Aliyev, urging help for the athlete who spoke about alcohol problems.
September 16, 2026
Rybakina tops prize money list as highest-paid female tennis player of 2026
Elena Rybakina is the highest-paid female tennis player of the 2026 season, with $10.8 million in prize money and third place in Sportico's overall ranking.
September 15, 2026
Kairat U19 thrash Mladost 5-0 in UEFA Youth League opener
Kairat U19 thrash Mladost Donja Gorica 5-0 in their UEFA Youth League opener. Goals from Chernomorets, Kalikulov, Kerimkhan, Zhilkaydar and Nurbolat.
September 15, 2026
Ronaldo's Al-Nassr thrashed 4-0 by Al-Ain in AFC Champions League Elite opener
Al-Nassr with Cristiano Ronaldo suffered a 4-0 defeat to Al-Ain in the AFC Champions League Elite opener. Houssin Rahimi scored twice; full matchday results.
September 15, 2026
Uzbekistan thrash Philippines 5-1 in Asian Games 2026 opener
Uzbekistan opened their Asian Games 2026 campaign with a 5-1 rout of the Philippines. Saidnurullaev scored twice, with Urinboev, Fayzullaev and Reimov also on target in Nagoya.
September 15, 2026
Shiraz agrees to fight Alimkhanuly if the money is right
British WBO super middleweight champion Hamzah Shiraz says he is ready to fight Kazakhstan's Zhanibek Alimkhanuly if the financial terms are right.
September 15, 2026
Kazakhstan to host UEFA Super Cup for first time: 2028 match set for Astana Arena
The 2028 UEFA Super Cup will be held in Kazakhstan for the first time, at the Astana Arena. The decision was made by the UEFA Executive Committee in Thessaloniki.
September 15, 2026
Astana Arena to host 2028 UEFA Super Cup
UEFA's Executive Committee has chosen the Astana Arena to host the 2028 UEFA Super Cup, marking the first time Kazakhstan will stage the match.
September 15, 2026
Alimkhanuly asks Turki Al ash-Sheikh to arrange Shiraz fight
Zhanibek Alimkhanuly has asked Turki Al ash-Sheikh to arrange a fight with WBO champion Hamzah Shiraz. The WBO has scheduled a purse bid for September 16.
September 15, 2026
Rybakina could lose about $2.5 million of her US Open 2026 prize money to taxes
Elena Rybakina earned $5.5 million by winning the 2026 US Open, but after US taxes she could be left with about $2.9 million.
September 15, 2026
46th World Chess Olympiad Opens in Samarkand: Kazakhstan Among the Favorites
The 46th World Chess Olympiad opens in Samarkand with 398 teams and 1,974 players. Kazakhstan is represented by Bibisara Assaubayeva and Denis Makhnev.
September 15, 2026
Ronaldo Accused of Botox and Compared to Homelander After Match in New Look
Cristiano Ronaldo after Al-Nassr's 1-1 draw with Al-Khaleej is discussed on social media: fans accused him of botox and compared him to Homelander from The Boys.
September 15, 2026
Rybakina Sets Sights on French Open After US Open 2026 Triumph
Elena Rybakina, after winning the 2026 US Open, sets her next goal: winning the French Open to complete a career Grand Slam. Her third major title.
September 15, 2026
Kazakhstan's Tobol Kostanay handed to agroholding Olzha Agro as state funding continues
Kostanay's FC Tobol has been handed to agroholding Olzha Agro. Aidos Duisenbiyev now heads the club, with state support set to continue: 21 billion tenge in 2026.
September 14, 2026
Pakhtakor Stuns Asian Champions League Winner Al-Ahli with 1-1 Draw
Pakhtakor drew 1-1 with Al-Ahli in the first round of the AFC Champions League Elite. Goals from Flamarion and Firas Al-Buraikan, matchday results.
September 14, 2026
Bublik Congratulates Rybakina on US Open 2026 Win and WTA No. 1 Ranking
Alexander Bublik congratulated Elena Rybakina on her 2026 US Open win and rise to WTA No. 1. The Kazakh player claimed her third Grand Slam title.
September 14, 2026
Tom Aspinall vacates UFC heavyweight title due to eye injury
British fighter Tom Aspinall has vacated the UFC heavyweight title due to vision problems. France's Ciryl Gane will become undisputed champion.
September 14, 2026
Almaty Marathon 2026: Anniversary Race to Draw 16,000 Runners from 60 Countries
Almaty will host the 15th Almaty Marathon on September 27: 16,000 runners, participants from 60 countries, Japanese guest Yuki Kawauchi and a new route with street closures.
September 14, 2026
Kazakhstan Judo Team Leaves Budapest Grand Slam Without Medals
Kazakhstan's judo team finished the Budapest Grand Slam without a medal, with Nuradil Alzhan's run to the under-60kg round of 16 the best result.
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