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Andy Murray to donate prize money from tournaments to help children affected by Russia-Ukraine war

Andy Murray said he would donate his prize money won from tennis tournaments in 2022 towards aid efforts for children affected by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Two million people - mostly women and children - have now fled Ukraine since the beginning of the Russian invasion on Feb. 24, the U.N. refugee agency UNHCR said on Tuesday. Russia calls its actions in Ukraine a "special operation". "Over 7.5 million children are at risk with the escalating conflict in Ukraine," Murray, who is an ambassador for UNICEF UK, said on Twitter.

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin ties Jaromir Jagr for third on NHL's career goals list with 766

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin tied Jaromir Jagr for No. 3 on the NHL's all-time goals list at 766 after scoring twice in a 5-4 win at the Calgary Flames on Tuesday night.

Russia, Belarus should be barred from hosting international sports events: US allies

Russia and Belarus should not be permitted to host, bid for or be awarded any international sporting events after the invasion of Ukraine, the United States and allies said in a statement released by the U.S. State Department. The statement calls on international sporting federations to limit sponsorship opportunities for companies tied to Russian and Belarusian governments.