Wales breaking news plus traffic, weather and travel updates (Friday, March 11)
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Ukraine Sport News
Russian, Belarusian players call for peace as Ukraine conflict rages
Daniil Medvedev and Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka called for peace amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine that caused tennis officials to strip any mention of their home countries from the Indian Wells tennis tournament. Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24 in the biggest assault on a European state since 1945. Russia calls the action a "special military operation". "My message is always the same - I want peace in all of the world," world number one Medvedev told reporters on the eve of the first round of ATP action in the Southern California desert. "I think every tennis player is going to say the same." Indeed, support for the Ukrainian people has been pouring out from the tennis community.
'Business as usual', says Chelsea's Tuchel after win
NORWICH, England : Chelsea may be facing the most tumultuous week in their 117-year history but manager Thomas Tuchel has been concentrating all his efforts on making things as normal as possible for his players who beat Norwich City in the Premier League on Thursday.
Ukraine conflict stirs flashbacks for US Paralympic skier
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'Just so powerful': Youth group sings Ukrainian anthem before Ottawa Senators game
Lana Pastuszak says she knows it will be emotional when she steps out to perform the Ukrainian national anthem before the Ottawa Senators game at the Canadian Tire Centre Thursday night.
Chelsea cash crisis ‘will not go away’ after Roman Abramovich hit with sanctions
Thomas Tuchel insists he is happy to remain the Chelsea manager but admitted the “situation will not go away” after owner Roman Abramovich was hit with asset-freezing sanctions by the UK Government.
Barcelona held by Galatasaray, Rangers outclass Red Star
Barcelona were held to a 0-0 home draw by Galatasaray in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie on Thursday as Scottish side Rangers kept their momentum in the competition going with a 3-0 win over Red Star Belgrade.
Mercedes removes sidepods from car in 'extreme' interpretation of new F1 regulations
Mercedes has revealed an eyebrow-raising car design just a week out from the start of the Formula 1 season.