Ukraine war: Meet Father Grigory, Russia's most prominent anti-war priest
When the leader of the Russian Orthodox Church supports Moscow's invasion of Ukraine and calling the conflict "war" can land you in jail, it takes courage to speak out.
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Russia says doping case against Nichushkin dropped
MOSCOW (AP) — A years-old doping case against Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin has been dropped by the International Ice Hockey Federation, the Russian Hockey Federation said on Tuesday.
Olympics-Russia, Belarus allowed to attend ANOC General Assembly
(Reuters) - Delegations from Russia and Belarus will be permitted to attend the Association of National Olympic Committees' (ANOC) General Assembly, the organisation's Executive Council said in a statement on Tuesday.
U.S. figure skating may rule at Skate America; TV, live stream schedule
U.S. figure skaters could win the majority of the gold medals at Skate America, the top annual international competition held in the States, for the first time since 2003.
Antonio Colak and the Rangers sliding doors claim as agent reveals Gamid Agalarov interest
Rangers supposedly came 'close' to signing FC Ufa starlet Gamid Agalarov last summer - before opting to sign free-scoring striker Antonio Colak instead, according to his agent.
'I'm not even on the podium' - Thibaut Courtois says winning Ballon d'Or is 'impossible' for goalkeepers
Thibaut Courtois does not believe he ever stood a chance of winning the Ballon d'Or this year because he is a goalkeeper. Before the men's prize was awarded to his team-mate Karim Benzema, Courtois picked up the Yashin Trophy which is given to the best goalkeeper for the 2021-22 season when he won the La Liga title and the Champions League. Ad Courtois' fine campaign was capped off by winning the player of the match award in the Champions League final against Liverpool.
'Stay behind Ukraine and help' - Andriy Shevchenko gives powerful tribute to his home country at Ballon d'Or
Andriy Shevchenko says he is «so proud» of his war-torn home country Ukraine, which is fending off an invasion from Russia. The former AC Milan, Chelsea and Dynamo Kyiv striker was speaking at the Ballon d'Or awards ceremony on Monday night where he gave a powerful speech to the star-studded crowd inside the Theater du Chatelet. Ad With global stars and powerful football figures from around the world gathered in Paris on Monday night, the former Ukraine international footballer issued a reminder of the troubles his home country is facing.
Victoria Azarenka, Bianca Andreescu advance to second round at Guadalajara Open
Victoria Azarenka downed Russian Elina Avanesyan 6-4 6-2 and former U.S. Open champion Bianca Andreescu cruised past Swiss Jil Teichmann 6-2 6-4 in the first round as the Guadalajara Open main draw kicked off on Monday.