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Hibs: Aiden McGeady on Lee Johnson 'mind games', coming back to Scottish football, and Sunderland experience

Twelve years that took him to Russia with Spartak Moscow, then the English Premier League with Everton and loan spells in the Championship with Preston North End and Sheffield Wednesday, before a permanent move to Sunderland where he started off well, was exiled to the under-23s by Phil Parkinson, and brought back to the Black Cats starting XI by the same man who brought him back to Scotland when he signed a one-year deal with Hibs last week.

Ukraine's Lesia Tsurenko Criticises Russian 'Lies' After Wimbledon Win

Ukrainian tennis player Lesia Tsurenko on Wednesday criticised Russian "lies" over a missile strike on a shopping mall, saying she knew people affected by the attack after reaching the third round of Wimbledon. Tsurenko, who wore a ribbon in the Ukraine colours, recovered from losing the first set to beat compatriot Anhelina Kalinina 3-6, 6-4, 6-3. The 33-year-old said both players felt "amazing support" on Court 12, with fans waving Ukrainian flags. In her post-match press conference she said she had been given permission by Wimbledon chiefs to wear the ribbon, referring to the "horrible things that are going on in Ukraine".

Brittney Griner detention: Boxing legend Roy Jones Jr using Russia connections to help WNBA star return to US

Jones hopes the connections he made as a fighter in Russia can help him facilitate Griner’s safe return.

Disappointed Murray aiming to be seeded for future Slams

LONDON : A disappointed Andy Murray said he was determined to rise back up the rankings to give himself a better chance in future Grand Slams after making his earliest ever exit from Wimbledon on Wednesday.

Leeds in 'direct contact' to secure Kalvin Phillips transfer replacement

Leeds United have reportedly held direct contract with Red Bull Salzburg over signing a replacement for midfielder Kalvin Phillips, who is set to join Manchester City.

Russia accuses Norway of Arctic blockade and threatens reprisals

Moscow accused Norway on Wednesday of blocking the transit of goods to Russians living in the Norwegian Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and threatened Oslo with retaliation.

Ukraine's Tsurenko criticises Russian 'lies' after Wimbledon win

Ukrainian tennis player Lesia Tsurenko on Wednesday criticised Russian "lies" over a missile strike on a shopping mall, saying she knew people affected by the attack after reaching the third round of Wimbledon.

Swiatek announces charity event for people affected by Ukraine war

Agnieszka Radwanska, Elina Svitolina, Sergiy Stakhovsky and Martyn Pawelski for a one-day special event to raise funds for people affected by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. "Iga Swiatek & Friends for Ukraine", scheduled for July 23 in Poland's Krakow, will feature a mixed doubles match and a set of singles between Swiatek and compatriot Radwanska. Both matches will be umpired by Ukrainian Svitolina. "For months I have been working with my team on a charity initiative for Ukraine to support those who suffer because of the war," French Open champion Swiatek said in a statement on social media on Wednesday.

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Hibs: Aiden McGeady on Lee Johnson 'mind games', coming back to Scottish football, and Sunderland experience

Ukraine's Lesia Tsurenko Criticises Russian 'Lies' After Wimbledon Win

Brittney Griner detention: Boxing legend Roy Jones Jr using Russia connections to help WNBA star return to US

Disappointed Murray aiming to be seeded for future Slams

Leeds in 'direct contact' to secure Kalvin Phillips transfer replacement

Russia accuses Norway of Arctic blockade and threatens reprisals

Ukraine's Tsurenko criticises Russian 'lies' after Wimbledon win

Swiatek announces charity event for people affected by Ukraine war