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Ukrainian Alexandr Dolgopolov says he 'may kill or be killed' as he fights the Russian invasion

Retired Ukrainian Alexandr Dolgopolov admits he may «kill or be killed» as the grim reality of the war in his home country kicks in. The 33-year-old is still in his first official year of retirement after hanging up his racket in May 2021, but he has shelved his original plans and instead travelled back to Ukraine to enlist and help to repel the Russian invasion. Ad/> Dolgopolov — like many who have returned to fight — has had to learn the basics from scratch, but didn't doubt his decision.

FINA bans Russian, Belarusian athletes from 2022 world championships

:FINA has banned Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials from this year's world championships in Budapest following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, swimming's global governing body said on Wednesday.

'This is not a joke' - Russian FA confirms intention to host European Championship in 2028 and 2032

The Russian FA has confirmed it is looking into the prospect of submitting a bid to host the European Championship in 2028 and 2032. In light of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Russian clubs and the national team are suspended from competing in UEFA and FIFA competitions — pending an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Ad/> Despite the ban, the federation has taken the step to express interest in hosting the European Championship ahead of the deadline for interest to be tabled.

Brittney Griner: WNBA star in 'good condition' after being detained in Russia

WNBA star Brittney Griner is said to be in «good condition» after being detained in Russia on drug charges.

FINA ban Russia and Belarus from World Championships

Russia and Belarus have been banned from this year's aquatics World Championships, governing body FINA has announced.

Russia to bid to host Euro 2028 or 2032 despite ban

Soccer governing bodies FIFA and UEFA have suspended Russian clubs and national teams, pending the outcome of an appeal by the RFU to the Court of Arbitration of Sport (CAS). "We will make a bid for the 2028 and 2032 European championships," RFU board member Sergei Anokhin told broadcaster Match TV on Wednesday but did not specify when the bid would be submitted. Russia hosted the World Cup in 2018.

Vasiliy Lomachenko turns down world title fight to stay and fight in Ukraine

Vasiliy Lomachenko has turned down the opportunity to fight for a world title to stay in Ukraine and fight.

William Saliba drops transfer hint to put Arsenal future in jeopardy

Michael Owen says he didn't receive support from clubs when retiring

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Ukrainian Alexandr Dolgopolov says he 'may kill or be killed' as he fights the Russian invasion

FINA bans Russian, Belarusian athletes from 2022 world championships

'This is not a joke' - Russian FA confirms intention to host European Championship in 2028 and 2032

Brittney Griner: WNBA star in 'good condition' after being detained in Russia

FINA ban Russia and Belarus from World Championships

Russia to bid to host Euro 2028 or 2032 despite ban

Vasiliy Lomachenko turns down world title fight to stay and fight in Ukraine

William Saliba drops transfer hint to put Arsenal future in jeopardy