Ryder Cup: Zach Johnson named US captain to face Europe in Italy in 2023
Zach Johnson will captain the United States Ryder Cup team against Europe in Rome in 2023 as they look to end a run of 30 years without an away victory.
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Sports bodies move further to isolate and condemn Russia
GENEVA (AP) — Sports bodies across Europe moved Monday to further isolate and condemn Russia following its invasion of Ukraine by refusing to host or play against teams from the country.
Silver medal is fuel to fire of Bruce Mouat for more curling glory
Talismanic Bruce Mouat admits defeat in the Olympic final has added ‘fuel to the fire’ of achieving his ‘ultimate dream’ of Milan-Cortina 2026 gold.
Scottish FA joins counterparts in refusing to face Russia until further notice
The Scottish Football Association has joined its English and Welsh counterparts in refusing to face Russia at any level until further notice.
‘Totally unacceptable’ - Poland calls for tougher action on Russia from FIFA following invasion of Ukraine
The Polish FA says it would be a “shameful act” for the “entire football community” to face a Russian team in the World Cup playoffs, after criticising FIFA for its stance on Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. Global football’s governing body has decided against a total ban on Russia from international competition, but did not rule that out in future — saying the country was on its “final warning”.
Polish FA slam 'unacceptable' FIFA decision as Aston Villa's Matty Cash awaits update
The Polish FA have announced they will not play any fixture against a Russian side after FIFA stopped short of kicking the country out of World Cup qualifying.
Czech FA says ‘no change’ in refusal to play Russia despite FIFA plan
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Sports world hits back at Russia: Multiple sporting sanctions for war on Ukraine
Ukraine has turned virtually the whole world against the Vladimir Putin-led country that is only supported currently by Belarus in the ongoing war. Sports bodies the world over, including the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and football's governing body FIFA, have announced sanctions against Russia, which can have far-reaching consequences for the country as a sporting nation in the future. Here's how the ongoing hostilities in Ukraine by Russian forces threaten to wipe Russia out from world sports: 1. IOC calls for stripping Russia of host status for sports eventsThe International Olympic Committee has urged sports bodies to cancel or move all events they plan to hold in Russia and Belarus, and stop using the countries' flags and national anthems. Russia breached the Olympic Truce by invading Ukraine four days after the closing ceremony of the Winter Olympic Games in Beijing.