World No.1 Swiatek pulls out of Madrid with shoulder injury
MADRID : World number one Iga Swiatek has pulled out of the Madrid Open due to a right shoulder injury, the Women's Tennis Association said on Wednesday.
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Wimbledon responds to fierce Novak Djokovic criticism over Russia ban
Wimbledon has responded after the world No 1 and their defending champion Novak Djokovic slammed their decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players from The Championships this year. It comes as the AELTC confirmed Djokovic would be able to compete during their spring press conference, with vaccination "encouraged" but not mandatory.
Vladimir Putin in staunch defence of Kamila Valieva as he slams ban on Russian athletes
Vladimir Putin has defended figure skating star Kamila Valieva two months on from her doping case at the 2022 Winter Olympics, as well as slamming recent sport bans on Russian athletes. Valieva was part of the Russian team that won gold in the figure skating event at the Games, however her ongoing case has meant they are yet to be presented with their medals.
Putin says Valieva's skating 'perfection' could not be achieved with doping
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday (Apr 26) that teenage figure skater Kamila Valieva's performances could not have been achieved with the help of any banned substances.
Wimbledon’s Russia ban faces battle of wills
Tennis – WTA Tour Finals – Panamerican Tennis Center, Guadalajara, Mexico – November 15, 2021 Chief Executive WTA tour Steve Simon before the match. Picture taken November 15, 2021 REUTERS/Henry Romero<br />
Hamara has four points including OT winner, Czechia beats Canada at U18 worlds
LANDSHUT, Germany — Tomas Hamara scored his second goal of the game in overtime to complete a four-point night as Czechia came back to defeat Canada 6-5 at the world men's under-18 hockey championship.
Putin backs Russian skater Valieva as she faces doping case
Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed support for figure skater Kamila Valieva on Tuesday, saying she did not compete “dishonestly” after her doping case dominated this year's Winter Olympics.
