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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Russian councillor Nina Belyave flees abroad after criticising war in Ukraine
It's hard to precisely gauge opinion on the war in Ukraine among Russian citizens. In general, the war is popular, especially as media is almost entirely controlled or directed by the Kremlin, which allows it to beam its narrative on the war directly to people's homes.
Why it may be time for Alexander Rossi to change teams
Back in 2019, this writer rated Alexander Rossi as the best IndyCar driver of the season. Yes, he’d missed out on the title – indeed, he slipped to third in points at the final round – but the Andretti Autosport driver made fewer mistakes than champion Josef Newgarden, despite having the best car on fewer weekends, and despite being just as aggressive.
Josef Newgarden outlasts Romain Grosjean to give General Motors a California sweep in Long Beach
LONG BEACH, Calif. — Josef Newgarden won for the first time on the downtown streets of Long Beach, holding off Romain Grosjean on Sunday to make Team Penske 3 for 3 to open the IndyCar season.
Josef Newgarden scores first victory at Long Beach, holding off Romain Grosjean
LONG BEACH, California — Josef Newgarden capitalized on a swift pit stop and good strategy, fending off a charge Sunday by Romain Grosjean to win the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, his first NTT IndyCar Series victory on the famed street circuit.
IndyCar Long Beach: Pagenaud leads opening practice
Pagenaud, the 2016 Long Beach winner, clocked a 1m07.1991s in the session, eclipsing two-time Long Beach winner Alexander Rossi of Andretti Autosport by 0.4021s. Pagenaud's best time was two seconds quicker than Colton Herta's first practice time from last year's Long Beach in September.
Antonio Conte spotted on personal mission as he eyes ‘world class’ 6 ft 3 star for Tottenham
According to a report from Calciomercato, Tottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte was watching Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku in UEFA Champions League action this week.
NHL interest building in KHL winger Kuzmenko
As the KHL playoffs continue in Europe, NHL interest appears to be building in SKA St. Petersburg forward Andrei Kuzmenko.