Lawrence Okolie beats Michal Cieslak to defend WBO cruiserweight title
Lawrence Okolie successfully defended his WBO cruiserweight title by defeating Michal Cieslak via unanimous decision on Sunday night at the O2 Arena in London.
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Lawrence Okolie retains WBO cruiserweight title with victory over Michal Cieslak
Lawrence Okolie retained his WBO cruiserweight title with a comfortable, if not spectacular, unanimous points decision win over Michal Cieslak in London.
Ukrainian tennis player Yastremska flees to safety in France
Ukrainian tennis star Dayana Yastremska has fled her native country amid a Russian invasion and is now safe in France, the 21-year-old said in a social media post on Saturday. Yastremska, who has won three WTA titles and been ranked as high as world number 21, said she left Odessa with her younger sister with help from their parents. “Tired, but my sister and I are safe!” she posted on Saturday in an Instagram story, which showed their arrival in Romania en route to France.
Euro backlash as FIFA refuses to expel Russia from football
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FIFA says Russia can play as 'RFU' and could still be barred from World Cup qualifying
FIFA backed away from immediately expelling Russia from World Cup qualifying on Sunday but said it remained an option, deciding instead the squad can play at neutral venues using the "RFU" acronym for the country's football federation.
England to boycott all international football matches against Russia
England will not play international matches at any level "for the foreseeable future" against Russian teams following the invasion of Ukraine, the country's football association said Sunday.
Under pressure FIFA moves Russia home games and bans flag and anthem
FIFA responded to the invasion of Ukraine and growing international pressure on Sunday by telling Russia to play home matches at neutral venues and banning its flag and anthem from matches.
FIFA bans matches in Russia, says national team must play as Football Union of Russia
No international football matches will be played in Russia and the country's flag and anthem will be banned from matches abroad, governing body FIFA has announced in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine.