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Senior karatekas from Iran won seven medals including three gold, one silver and three bronze in kata and kumite categories at the 15th Asian Karate Federation Senior Championship in Amman,…

The World Cup helped changed people’s view of Russia, FIFA President Gianni Infantino told an audience at an event in Moscow’s Bolshoi Theatre on Saturday, standing alongside Russian President…

Angelique Kerber is a three-time major champion after scoring a 6-3, 6-3 victory over Serena Williams on Saturday to win the 2018 Wimbledon women’s singles title at the All England Club in…

Iran Payam-e Noor University team finished runner up at the 4th Asian University 3x3 Basketball Championship in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday.

On the fourth day of the continental event in…

When Kevin Anderson lost his footing and fell on his backside while hitting a backhand in the men’s semifinal at Wimbledon on Friday in London nobody would have blamed him if he did not bother…

Chelsea has appointed former Napoli boss Maurizio Sarri as its new head coach on a three-year deal.

Napoli’s president revealed Sarri was close to finalizing a deal to take over at…

FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Friday announced the dates for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, with the tournament to be held for the first time in fall considering the hot climate of the host…

Iran refereeing team led by Alireza Faghani will get into the pitch for the third time during the 2018 FIFA World Cup as they officiate the third place play-off match between Belgium and England…

Antonio Conte’s two year tenure as Chelsea manager which began with a bang last year after winning the Premier League title ended sourly on Friday with the club announcing it had parted company…

Kevin Anderson pulled off the shock of Wimbledon 2018 as he knocked out Roger Federer in a five-set epic.

Federer equaled his own record of 34 consecutive sets won at Wimbledon as he…

FIFA says it is preparing to take legal action in Saudi Arabia against pirate broadcasters illegally showing World Cup matches in the kingdom.

In a statement, issued only four days…

Samuel Umtiti’s 51st-minute header sent France into the FIFA World Cup final with a ruthless 1-0 win over Belgium in an absorbing first semifinal match on Tuesday.

Cristiano Ronaldo left Real Madrid to join Italian champion Juventus for 100 million euros ($117 million) on Tuesday, with the Portuguese superstar saying the time had come “for a new stage” in…

Junior weightlifter Hossein Soltani of 77kg class bagged three medals at the International Weightlifting Federation Junior World Championships in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on Tuesday.

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Serena Williams, in pursuit of her 24th Grand Slam title, is through to the semifinals at Wimbledon after coming back to beat Camila Giorgi 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 on Tuesday in the quarterfinal round in…

Iran’s national basketball players will participate in Atlas Basketball Challenge held by Atlas Sports of China on July 17-21 to prepare for two tournaments, namely the Asian Games and Asian…

Azadi Stadium in northwest Tehran opened its gates to families to watch the 2018 FIFA World Cup semifinal between France and Belgium on the big screen installed at the venue on Tuesday night.

In the heat of transfer round, La Liga and UCL champion Barcelona hires Brazilian Arthur and gives another Brazilian Paulinho back to his former club Guangzhou Evergrande of China.

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Whatever Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer can do, so too can Novak Djokovic. After watching his old rivals comfortably book their place in the quarterfinals of Wimbledon on Monday, Djokovic made…

Iran Greco-Roman team won the Cadet World Championships in Zagreb, Croatia, on Sunday with two gold, two silver and two bronze medals. It is the first world title after 22 years for the cadets…

Russia sealed the FIVB Men’s Volleyball Nations League gold medal as it surged past host France in three sets (25-22, 25-20, 25-23) in Lille, on Sunday, with one of the finest volleyball…

Sebastian Vettel has extended his lead of the world championship after victory over Lewis Hamilton in a chaotic and controversial British GP.

Iran women para archery team finished first in the 2018 Para Archery European Cup - 2nd leg in Nove Mesto, Czech Republic, on Saturday, beating rivals South Korea in the final game.

Raphael Varane’s glancing header and a goalkeeping blunder that gifted Antoine Griezmann a soft goal gave France a 2-0 victory over Uruguay in the first World Cup quarterfinal on Friday and set…

Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has signed a one-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain. The 40-year-old has the option of a further year with the Ligue 1 side.