Wales breaking news plus traffic, weather and travel updates (Wednesday, March 9)
Welcome to the WalesOnline 24-hour breaking news blog for Wednesday, March 9. We will be bringing you all of the latest news from across Wales.
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NBA legend Reggie Miller on WNBA star's arrest: 'I hope for a safe passage back for Brittney'
The American Conservative Union senior fellow says that Vladimir Putin is attempting to punish the U.S. for their involvement with Ukraine.
Andy Murray pledges season's prize money to help children in Ukraine
Andy Murray says watching images of children suffering in Ukraine prompted him to donate his prize money for the rest of the year to those in need.
Andy Murray to donate prize money from tournaments to help children affected by Russia-Ukraine war
Andy Murray said he would donate his prize money won from tennis tournaments in 2022 towards aid efforts for children affected by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Two million people - mostly women and children - have now fled Ukraine since the beginning of the Russian invasion on Feb. 24, the U.N. refugee agency UNHCR said on Tuesday. Russia calls its actions in Ukraine a "special operation". "Over 7.5 million children are at risk with the escalating conflict in Ukraine," Murray, who is an ambassador for UNICEF UK, said on Twitter.
Novak Djokovic added to Indian Wells draw but uncertainty surrounds whether he will be allowed to play
Indian Wells tournament organisers have confirmed Novak Djokovic has been placed in the men's main draw, but they are unclear if the Serbian will be permitted to enter the United States.
Russian football will appeal against war sanctions, Court for Arbitration of Sport confirms
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has confirmed it has registered appeals lodged by the Football Union of Russia (FUR) which challenge the suspension of all Russian teams and clubs from competitions run by the international governing body FIFA, and Europe's regional football body UEFA.
Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin ties Jaromir Jagr for third on NHL's career goals list with 766
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin tied Jaromir Jagr for No. 3 on the NHL's all-time goals list at 766 after scoring twice in a 5-4 win at the Calgary Flames on Tuesday night.
Djokovic entered on Indian Wells draw but status unclear
Novak Djokovic was entered into the draw for this week's ATP/WTA Indian Wells tournament on Tuesday but it is unclear whether he will take part in the tournament, organisers said.