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Ukrainian legend Sergey Bubka fears for athletes' safety

Sergey Bubka said on Friday he was spending every waking hour trying to locate Ukrainian athletes, fearing for their safety when the line of contact cuts out. Former Olympic pole vault champion and world record holder Bubka said some athletes were stuck in conflict-hit areas of the country following Russia's full-scale invasion on February 24. Bubka, who is the president of the Ukrainian National Olympic Committee, said he hoped to help as many athletes as possible, both inside and outside the country.

Andrey Rublev to face Taylor Fritz in semifinals at Indian Wells

Andrey Rublev beat Grigor Dimitrov 7-5 6-2 to reach the semi-finals at Indian Wells where he will face American Taylor Fritz, who sent Serbia's Miomir Kecmanovic packing with a 7-6(5) 3-6 6-1 win on Friday. Dubai champion Rublev benefitted from some poor serving by his Bulgarian opponent, who had five double faults and was broken four times after having previously lost his serve once at this year's tournament. World number seven Rublev was not at his best either and struggled to close out the first set, being broken to love as Dimitrov levelled at 5-5, leading the intense Russian to drop his racket and loudly vent his frustration to the players' box.

Brittney Griner access demanded from Russia by US State Dept.

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Nick Candy submits £2bn bid for Chelsea

UK property developer Nick Candy has said he bid more than £2 billion ($2.6 billion) with a group including two South Korean partners for Chelsea Football Club, while rival bids from investors including former Liverpool FC Chairman Martin Broughton also landed before Friday’s deadline.

Deadline for Chelsea sale passes - here's who submitted offers to buy the club

The 9pm deadline for bids to buy Chelsea has passed, with consortiums led by Nick Candy, the Ricketts family and Sir Martin Broughton and Lord Sebastian Coe among the bidders.

Three bids submitted for Premier League club Chelsea as deadline passes

Premier League club Chelsea by groups led by British property developer Nick Candy, Chicago Cubs owners the Ricketts family and the pairing of Martin Broughton and Sebastian Coe. Premier League Chelsea were initially put up for sale by owner Roman Abramovich following Russia's invasion of Ukraine before sanctions were imposed on the oligarch by the British government, effectively giving it control of the club.

US basketball star detained in Russia, in shadow of Ukraine war

WASHINGTON: Detained for more than a month in Russia, US basketball star Brittney Griner has become an unlikely victim of the war in Ukraine — and the best way to free her remains a crucial question. Griner, a two-time Olympic gold medalist and WNBA champion, was detained in Moscow airport on February 17 on charges of carrying vape cartridges that contained cannabis oil in her luggage. She was immediately placed in a detention center, and on Thursday a Russian court extended her arrest until May 19. The 31-year-old — one of few women who can “dunk” a ball and considered one of the best players in the world — faces up to 10 years in prison. Griner was in Russia to play club basketball before the US season resumed, a common practice for American players, who can earn much higher salaries in foreign leagues than on domestic teams.

Putin broadcast interrupted at flag-waving rally in Moscow

Russia's President Vladimir Putin gave a rallying speech at a Moscow football stadium on Friday which was cut short on state-run television.

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Ukrainian legend Sergey Bubka fears for athletes' safety

Andrey Rublev to face Taylor Fritz in semifinals at Indian Wells

Brittney Griner access demanded from Russia by US State Dept.

Nick Candy submits £2bn bid for Chelsea

Deadline for Chelsea sale passes - here's who submitted offers to buy the club

Three bids submitted for Premier League club Chelsea as deadline passes

US basketball star detained in Russia, in shadow of Ukraine war

Putin broadcast interrupted at flag-waving rally in Moscow