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Wimbledon chiefs slam 'disproportionate' removal of ranking points by ATP and WTA

Wimbledon chiefs hit back ON Friday at the "disproportionate" decisions taken by tennis' main tours to strip the Grand Slam of its ranking points following the ban on players from Russia and Belarus in response to the invasion of Ukraine. The tours said they had to act in order to stop players from Russia and Belarus being discriminated against on political grounds. But the All England Club, which runs Wimbledon, expressed their "deep disappointment" at the moves made by the ATP (men's), WTA (women's) and ITF (junior and wheelchair events).

Newcastle United transfer rumours as Toon-linked striker makes his Champions League demands clear

Here are the latest Newcastle United transfer rumours on Saturday, May 21.

Wimbledon stripped of ranking points by ATP and WTA over Russia, Belarus ban

Wimbledon had its ranking points stripped by the ATP and WTA Tours on Friday over its decision to exclude players from Russia and Belarus at this year's Championships due to Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. Tennis' governing bodies have banned Russia and Belarus from international team competitions following the invasion, which Moscow calls a 'special operation', but allowed players from the two countries to continue competing as neutrals.

B.C. teen makes history as 1st female skater drafted to the Canadian Hockey League

Chloe Primerano, 15, has made history as the first female skater ever drafted to the Canadian Hockey League.

Manchester City Aim To End Liverpool's Quadruple Bid In Premier League Climax

Manchester City have the destiny of the Premier League title in their hands heading into Sunday's final day showdown, with the defending champions holding a slender one-point lead over quadruple-chasing Liverpool. Pep Guardiola's men will claim a fourth English title in five years of a dominant era for Manchester City with victory over Aston Villa.

Bianca Walkden hopes historic fourth European taekwondo title inspires Liverpool to Champions League glory

Bianca Walkden hopes her gold medal-winning performance will inspire Liverpool to Champions League glory after the British taekwondo star clinched a fourth European title. The 30-year-old Liverpudlian defended her crown in style with an emphatic performance against Aleksandra Kowalczuk in the final of the European Championships in Manchester.

English FA to review regulations following recent incidents of 'anti-social' behavior from fans

By Homero De la Fuente and Sammy Mngqosini, CNN

Tennis tours strip ranking points at Wimbledon over decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players

By Jill Martin, CNN

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Wimbledon chiefs slam 'disproportionate' removal of ranking points by ATP and WTA

Newcastle United transfer rumours as Toon-linked striker makes his Champions League demands clear

Wimbledon stripped of ranking points by ATP and WTA over Russia, Belarus ban

B.C. teen makes history as 1st female skater drafted to the Canadian Hockey League

Manchester City Aim To End Liverpool's Quadruple Bid In Premier League Climax

Bianca Walkden hopes historic fourth European taekwondo title inspires Liverpool to Champions League glory

English FA to review regulations following recent incidents of 'anti-social' behavior from fans

Tennis tours strip ranking points at Wimbledon over decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players