Vancouver Canucks winger Andrei Kuzmenko won't wear Pride warm-up jersey, says coach
At least one Canucks player won't be wearing a themed warm-up jersey when Vancouver holds its annual Pride night on Friday.
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Medvedev, Kvitova win in semis at Miami Open
MIAMI GARDENS, Florida: Daniil Medvedev hasn’t won a title in the United States since capturing the 2021 US Open, when he turned away Novak Djokovic’s bid for a calendar-year Grand Slam. Now the Miami Open’s No. 4 seed is one victory from a fresh American title, beating fellow Russian Karen Khachanov 7-6 (5), 3-6, 6-3 in the semifinals Friday, the same day Wimbledon announced Russians will be allowed back — with conditions.
Medvedev survives Khachanov test to reach Miami final
Daniil Medvedev survived a stern test from his friend and fellow Russian Karen Khachanov to win 7-6(5) 3-6 6-3 for a tour-leading 28th victory this season and a spot in the Miami Open final.
Daniil Medvedev outlasts Karen Khachanov over three sets to reach Miami Open final for first time
Daniil Medvedev fought hard to see off an impressive Karen Khachanov over three sets to reach the Miami Open final for the first time. It continues a stunning run of form for Medvedev, who — since early February — has reached finals in Rotterdam, Doha, Dubai, Indian Wells and now in Florida, meaning he is the first man to reach five successive finals on the ATP Tour since Ivan Lendl in 1981. Ad In the Miami showpiece on Sunday, he will play Carlos Alcaraz — who beat him in Indian Wells — or Jannik Sinner for the title.
Fencing World Cup in France cancelled after governing body readmits Russians
A fencing World Cup in France was cancelled on Friday after the international governing body voted to let Russians compete.
IOC Russia Recommendation Not Binding For Paris 2024: French Minister
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) recommendation to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete as neutrals is not binding for Paris' 2024 Olympics, French Sports Minister Amelie Oudea-Castera said on Thursday. IOC recommendations were "a step which does not pre-judge what we will do" for Paris 2024, Oudea-Castera told reporters on a visit near Paris. "If the international federations decide that there will be participation by individual athletes, it will be under a strict neutrality regime, without a Russian flag or the national anthem," she added. Voices from western governments, civil society and athletes have been raised against allowing any Russian participation in the Games following Moscow's invasion last year of neighbour Ukraine.
Ukraine condemns Wimbledon decision to lift ban on Russian players
Ukraine has condemned the "immoral" decision to allow Russian and Belarusian tennis players to compete at Wimbledon after tournament organisers announced Friday they were lifting a ban imposed in 2022.
Wimbledon lifts ban on Russian, Belarusian players, to compete as 'neutrals'
The players will be prohibited from expressing support for the invasion and must not receive funding from the Russian or Belarusian states, tournament organisers the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) said in a statement.