Russia stripped as host of world men’s ice hockey championship
Russia was stripped as host of the 2023 World Men’s Ice Hockey Championship, the latest event to be taken out of the nation after its invasion of Ukraine.
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Great Britain learn Davis Cup group draw, Novak Djokovic’s Serbia to face Rafael Nadal’s Spain
Great Britain have been drawn against the United States, Kazakhstan and the Netherlands in the group stage of the Davis Cup. All three of the matches will be played in Glasgow from September 14-18. Ad/> The top two teams from the four groups will advance to the knockout stages, which will be played in Malaga, Spain from November 21-27.
Roger Federer confirmed for Basel in October as he plans ATP Tour return having been out since Wimbledon
Roger Federer has been confirmed to play the Swiss Indoors tournament in Basel in October as he plots his return to the ATP Tour. The 20-time Grand Slam champion has been out of action since Wimbledon last summer after undergoing a third knee surgery. Ad/> His coach Severin Luthi said earlier this year that he can’t imagine Federer returning in time for Wimbledon, but the 40-year-old is signed up for the Laver Cup in September.
Russia's Putin calls world swimming body's ban on medallist Rylov "absurd"
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that the world swimming federation's nine-month suspension of Russian Olympic champion Evgeny Rylov for attending a rally was "absurd", adding that Russian and Belarusian athletes had faced discrimination based on their nationality.
Wimbledon chiefs say 'no viable alternative' to Russia ban
Wimbledon was left with "no viable alternative" to banning Russian and Belarusian players from this year's Championships, tournament chiefs at the All England Club said on Tuesday.
Wimbledon Chiefs Say 'No Viable Alternative' To Russia Player Ban
Wimbledon was left with "no viable alternative" to banning Russian and Belarusian players from this year's Championships, tournament chiefs at the All England Club said on Tuesday. Organisers of the Grand Slam last week announced the move in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, meaning stars such as Daniil Medvedev, Andrey Rublev, Aryna Sabalenka and Victoria Azarenka cannot play at the event, which starts in late June. The decision was criticised by the ATP, which runs the men's tour, and women's tour organisers the WTA, while Rublev labelled it "complete discrimination" and defending Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic said it was "crazy".
Tennis-Only viable option: Wimbledon defends ban on Russian, Belarusian players
LONDON (Reuters) - Banning Russian and Belarusian players from this year's Wimbledon championships was the only viable option under the guidance provided by the British government, the organisers of the grass court Grand Slam said on Tuesday.
Novak Djokovic set to defend Wimbledon title as COVID-19 vaccines not mandatory
Novak Djokovic will be allowed to defend his Wimbledon title after organisers at the All England Club (AELTC) said that players will not need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to compete at the tournament.