Tyson Fury gives Dillian Whyte new nickname as challenger snubs press conference
Tyson Fury taunted opponent Dillian Whyte for skipping the pair’s pre-fight press conference on Tuesday, insisting that fighting his own “shadow” would “sell”.
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Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete as 'neutrals' at 2022 Paralympics
Russians and Belarusians at the Winter Paralympics in Beijing will compete as «neutral athletes» because of their countries' roles in the war against Ukraine, the International Paralympic Committee said Wednesday.
World Athletics Bans Russian Athletes From All Competitions
Russian athletes were barred from all competitions by World Athletics on Tuesday over Russia's invasion of Ukraine, a punishment the body's president said was "against the grain" but defendable. "All athletes, support personnel and officials from Russia and Belarus will be excluded from all World Athletics Series events for the foreseeable future, with immediate effect," World Athletics said in a statement.
Mazepin to miss Silverstone GP as Motorsport UK bans Russian drivers from racing in Britain
• The FIA announced on Tuesday Russian and Belarusian drivers could participate in motor sports as individuals. • This meant Russian F1 driver Nikita Mazepin would be able to race in the 2022 F1 season. • Now Motorsport UK has banned Russian and Belarusian drivers to race in Britain.
Nadine Dorries calls on GB’s Paralympics team to protest in Beijing
Great Britain’s Paralympics team should consider the “full range of options” to protest against the decision to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete at the Beijing Winter Games, Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries has said.
Nikita Mazepin banned from Silverstone GP as Motorsport UK move casts Russian’s future at Haas in further doubt
Nikita Mazepin is set to miss this season’s British Grand Prix after Motorsport UK suspended licenses for Russian and Belarusian competitors. The governing body for motorsport in the UK confirmed it is following IOC recommendations amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Bernie Ecclestone backs F1 decision to allow Russian drivers to race on
Bernie Ecclestone has supported Formula One’s decision not to outlaw Russian drivers.