Canadiens' Denis Gurianov opts out of warmups during team’s Pride night
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Iga Swiatek says tennis ban on Russian, Belarusian athletes 'was supposed to be made a year ago'
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Russian, Belarusian gymnasts should be allowed to compete, says FIG
Russian and Belarusian gymnasts who are not involved in Russia's war against Ukraine should be allowed to compete, the President of the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) Morinari Watanabe said on Thursday.
Canadiens' Denis Gurianov won't take warmup on Pride night in Montreal
Montreal Canadiens forward Denis Gurianov won't participate in warmup for the team's Pride night on Thursday ahead of a game against the Washington Capitals, head coach Martin St. Louis said.
Gymnastics-Russian, Belarusian gymnasts should be allowed to compete, says FIG
Russian and Belarusian gymnasts who are not involved in Russia's war against Ukraine should be allowed to compete, the President of the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) Morinari Watanabe said on Thursday.
China 'trying to have it both ways' with Russia, Antony Blinken tells Euronews
Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February last year triggered Finland's application to NATO along with that of Sweden. On Tuesday, Helsinki completed the fastest accession process in the alliance's history. But Sweden, for the moment, remains left behind.
Tennis Missed A Chance To Ban Russians And Belarusians: Iga Swiatek
Women's world number one Iga Swiatek says tennis authorities missed an opportunity to ban Russian and Belarusian players outright after Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, but the moment has passed to do so now, she told the BBC. The 21-year-old Pole has been a staunch supporter of her Ukrainian rivals criticising the WTA for not doing enough to support them. Unlike other sports which imposed an outright ban following the invasion in February 2022, tennis officials permitted those from Russia and Belarus to continue playing, but as neutral athletes.
No one to cheer for Lewis: Signs of discord between Mercedes' Hamilton and Russell?
Are there cracks in the Mercedes-AMG armour? On face value, no. But when you tear back the layers, there are possible hints that something is amiss at the once-dominant Formula 1 team.