Brittney Griner arrest in Russia: State Department says WNBA star 'doing as well as can be expected'
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Ukraine to play World Cup qualifier against Scotland in June
Ukraine's delayed World Cup qualification playoff semi-final against Scotland has been rearranged for June 1, with the winners scheduled to face Wales four days later for a place at this year's tournament, UEFA said in a statement on Thursday.
Volleyball-Poland and Slovenia to host world championship, says Polish PM
Poland and Slovenia will host this year men's volleyball world championship scheduled for Aug. 26-Sept. 11 after Russia were stripped of the event, Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said on Thursday.
Ukraine war live updates: Moscow admits flagship 'seriously damaged' amid claims it was sunk
It is day 50 of the war in Ukraine, as Russian forces are expected to begin a new big offensive in the east of the country after their retreat from the Kyiv region and other parts of the country revealed growing evidence of human rights atrocities.
Two-time Canadian Olympic sprinter Desai Williams passes away
TORONTO — Former Canadian sprinter Desai Williams died suddenly over the weekend at the age of 62
’Two different realities,’ says Ukraine tennis captain Savchuk
PARIS: Ukraine’s national tennis team say they are existing “in two different realities” as they prepare for a Billie Jean King Cup clash in the United States this weekend while war rages at home. The Ukraine squad are in the South Carolina city of Asheville to tackle the record 18-time champions with a place in the finals at stake. However, the brutal fighting 5,000 miles away in Europe remains in the forefront of their minds.
Ukraine team hope BJK Cup tie will bring distraction from war
Ukraine's players hope to provide some much-needed distraction for their compatriots this week when they face the United States in the Billie Jean King Cup but concede it is difficult to keep their thoughts from drifting to the war back home.
WNBA Commissioner on Brittney Griner: ‘She continues to have our full support’
NEW YORK (AP) — Moments before Rhyne Howard went to Atlanta with the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft, Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said the league is working very hard to help bring Brittney Griner back to the United States.