Sabres’ Ilya Lyubushkin to skip out on Pride Night warmups citing safety concerns in Russia
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Sabres' Russian defenseman Lyubushkin to skip Pride Night warm-up
Russian defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin will not take part in the Buffalo Sabres' pre-game warm-up during the team's Pride Night later on Monday due to safety concerns after his birth country's anti-gay laws were amended last December, the NHL team said.
Sabres' Lyubushkin to skip Pride night warmup, fearful of retribution in Russia homeland
Ilya Lyubushkin is citing an anti-gay Kremlin law and fears of retribution at home in Russia for electing not to participate in the Buffalo Sabres' pregame warmup on the team's Pride night, when players are expected to wear rainbow-colored jerseys in support of the LGBTQ+ community.
Sabres' Ilya Lyubushkin won't wear Pride-themed jersey
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Ilya Lyubushkin is citing an anti-gay Kremlin law and fears of retribution at home in Russia for electing not to participate in the Buffalo Sabres' pregame warmup on the team's Pride night, when players are expected to wear rainbow-colored jerseys in support of the LGBTQ+ community.
Senators' playoff push takes huge hit with Chychrun lower-body injury
Senators defenceman Jakob Chychrun will be sidelined multiple weeks due to a lower-body injury, head coach D.J. Smith told TSN 1200 in Ottawa on Saturday.
RB Damien Harris reaches 1-year deal with Bills, source says
BUFFALO, N.Y. — On the same day the Bills saw their leading rusher the past four seasons depart for the Houston Texans, Buffalo reached agreement with former New England Patriots running back Damien Harris on a one-year deal, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Hope's ton lifts West Indies to win over South Africa in second ODI
New captain Shai Hope scored an unbeaten century as West Indies defeated hosts South Africa by 48 runs in the second one-day international on Saturday.
Play abandoned in first ODI between South Africa and West Indies
The first One-Day International between South Africa and West Indies was abandoned without a ball being bowled after persistent rain at Buffalo Park in East London on Thursday.