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Novak Djokovic Part Of Indian Wells Draw But Status Unclear

Novak Djokovic was entered into the draw for this week's ATP/WTA Indian Wells tournament on Tuesday but it is unclear whether he will take part in the tournament, organisers said. A brief statement from tournament organisers said officials were in contact with Djokovic's team to determine whether he would play in California or even be allowed to enter the United States because he has not been vaccinated against the coronavirus. "Novak Djokovic is on the tournament entry list, and therefore is placed into the draw today," tournament chiefs said.

Russia, Belarus should be barred from hosting international sports events: US allies

Russia and Belarus should not be permitted to host, bid for or be awarded any international sporting events after the invasion of Ukraine, the United States and allies said in a statement released by the U.S. State Department. The statement calls on international sporting federations to limit sponsorship opportunities for companies tied to Russian and Belarusian governments.

Novak Djokovic on Indian Wells entry list but doubts remain over United States entry

Novak Djokovic is on the entry list for this week's Masters 1000 event at Indian Wells, although organisers have said they are unsure whether the world No 2 would be permitted to enter the United States.

Jonny Bairstow's Century Anchors England Recovery After Dismal Start To 1st Test vs West Indies

Jonny Bairstow's eighth Test hundred anchored England's revival from a woeful start in reaching 268 for six at stumps on the opening day of the first Test in Antigua on Tuesday. Bairstow's composed, unbeaten 109 was the foundation upon which the tourists rallied from 48 for four after captain Joe Root opted to bat first on winning the toss on a pitch which looks set to deteriorate as the match progresses. One of the few England players to emerge with any credit from an abysmal Ashes campaign which ended in Australia just two months earlier, the 32-year-old Yorkshireman displayed the resolve which earned him a century in his previous Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

"Special Sportsman": Kevin Pietersen Pays Emotional Tribute To Shane Warne

The world was left in shock when former Australian cricketer Shane Warne died in a Thailand hotel last week. Since his death, wishes and prayers have been pouring in from all around the world. His friends, family members, teammates and even most of his opposition players have acknowledged and mourned the tragic passing away of the spinner. One such opponent which Warne had a famous rivalry with during his playing days, Kevin Pietersen, shared an Instagram post about, paying an emotional tribute to Warne, calling him a "special sportsman, competitor and person."

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Novak Djokovic Part Of Indian Wells Draw But Status Unclear

Russia, Belarus should be barred from hosting international sports events: US allies

Novak Djokovic on Indian Wells entry list but doubts remain over United States entry

Jonny Bairstow's Century Anchors England Recovery After Dismal Start To 1st Test vs West Indies

"Special Sportsman": Kevin Pietersen Pays Emotional Tribute To Shane Warne

Cronulla Sharks NRL coach Craig Fitzgibbon to miss round-one match after positive COVID-19 test

Cricket legend Rod Marsh's family offered WA state memorial on WACA ground

Townsville first for Matildas' NZ clash