Let the free-agent frenzy begin
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Latvia, Lithuania & Poland concerned about risk of Wagner 'serial killers' in neighbouring Belarus
European Union countries bordering Belarus on Thursday asked for more solidarity from the bloc and NATO over the presence of "serial killers" from the Wagner mercenary group and the risk of "infiltration" into their countries.
Czech Republic bans athletes, teams, representing Russia, from participating in local competitions
The Czech government has banned individual athletes and sports teams representing the Russian Federation from participating in sports competitions on Czech territory.
Why Russian and Belarusian tennis players are allowed back at Wimbledon in 2023
Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer is confident that Russian and Belarusian players will adhere to strict neutrality guidelines, allowing them to participate in this year's Wimbledon tournament. The players from these countries were banned from competing at the All England Club in 2022 following the invasion of Ukraine. However, they have been granted permission to take part in the Championship this year, which commences on Monday, on the condition that they follow specific guidelines outlined by the government.
Ukraine war: Wagner and Belarus 'not allies', Kramatorsk death toll rises, Russia bans news channel
Wagner group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko are not allies, exiled Belarusian opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya told AFP.
SA's Lloyd Harris aces his way into Mallorca Championships semi-finals
South African tennis ace Lloyd Harris reached the semi-finals of the Mallorca Championships after a straight sets win over Russian Pavel Kotov on Thursday.
Timeless Venus Williams eyes one more Wimbledon magic spell
The summer of 1997 saw Britain hand over Hong Kong to China, "Men in Black" top the movie charts and Harry Potter take his first, faltering steps at Hogwarts.
Flyers draft Matvei Michkov, willing to wait out his KHL deal - ESPN
NASHVILLE — Matvei Michkov had one wish granted when the Philadelphia Flyers selected him seventh overall in the 2023 NHL draft Wednesday night. But he has another wish for his NHL career: To honor his late father by lifting the Stanley Cup.