Volodymyr Zelenskyy: Why Ukraine's 'brave and anti-nationalist' president is a nightmare for Moscow
He was a multimillionaire comedian, the voice of Paddington Bear and won Dancing with the Stars.
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International Boxing Body To Hold Board Meeting "With View To Suspending" Russians, Belarusians
The International Boxing Association (IBA) on Tuesday said it would convene a meeting of its board of directors later this week "with a view to suspending" Russian and Belarusian boxers from competition owing to the invasion of Ukraine that has evoked worldwide condemnation. The IBA said the move was necessitated by the International Olympic Committee's recent recommendation, calling on international federations to suspend Russia, which has invaded Ukraine and found support from Belarus.
International Olympic Committee Withdraws Top Olympic Honour From Vladimir Putin
The International Olympic Committee on Monday stripped Russian President Vladimir Putin of the Olympic Order award in response to the invasion of Ukraine.
Chelsea stars must remain calm in the ‘middle of a storm’, says Tuchel amid on and off-field drama
Thomas Tuchel has called on his Chelsea players to remain calm in the “middle of a storm” after a dramatic week for the capital club.
Referee chief issues apology to Everton over VAR penalty error vs Man City
PGMOL managing director Mike Riley has issued a personal apology to Frank Lampard after Everton were denied a penalty in their defeat to Manchester City on Saturday.
Accept Elina Svitolina’s request and make Russian players 'neutral', Mats Wilander tells ATP and WTA
The ATP and WTA should adhere to the IOC’s recommendations following Elina Svitolina’s request for Russian and Belarussian tennis players to be made “neutral athletes”, says Eurosport tennis expert Mats Wilander. In light of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, IOC guidance states that sports federations should remove Russian teams and athletes from events, or class them as neutral athletes in international competitions.
David Moyes: West Ham won’t rush ‘really upset’ Andriy Yarmolenko back to action
West Ham boss David Moyes has stressed the club will not rush Andriy Yarmolenko after giving the Ukraine international time off following the invasion of his country by Russia.
What UEFA decision on Russia means for West Ham in Europa League amid Spartak Moscow statement
Spartak Moscow have been removed from the Europa League as part of UEFA's sanctions on Russia following the invasion of Ukraine.