Elina Svitolina says Ukrainian flags in crowd inspired her to victory at Monterrey Open
Elina Svitolina says she was inspired to victory in her second-round match at the Monterrey Open thanks to seeing Ukrainian flags in the crowd.
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Russian Paralympic team to leave Beijing after opting against lodging an appeal
Russia’s Paralympic team are returning home from Beijing after deciding not to appeal against the decision to ban their athletes from competing.
Chelsea's N'Golo Kante calls for focus after Roman Abramovich's suprirse decision to sell club
Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante said the Premier League team's players were caught off guard by Roman Abramovich's decision to sell the club following Russia's invasion of Ukraine but urged them to stay focused on their quest to finish in the top four. Russian Abramovich said on Wednesday he would sell Chelsea after 19 years amid growing calls for sanctions on the metals magnate, similar to those imposed on other Russian oligarchs, following Russia's invasion. Abramovich has made vast fortunes since the break-up of the Soviet Union but denies close links to Russian leader Vladimir Putin, whose country calls its actions in Ukraine a "special operation." "It was something we were not prepared for," Kante told Sky Sports on Thursday, referring to the announcement by Abramovich. "It came quick, but the only thing we can do because we don't control these things, is do as best what we have always done ... playing football.
Sergei Bobrovsky makes 18 stops, Panthers top Senators
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Alex Ovechkin scores 763rd goal, Capitals beat Hurricanes to end skid
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Discrimination at the border: UN condemns racism against Africans fleeing Ukraine
Also, Liberia's "zogos" are seen as a security threat. We bring you a report on these marginalised young people who are often blamed for deadly, anti-social behaviour. Many are former child soldiers.
Ineos rider Sivakov granted nationality change from Russian to French
Cycling's governing body UCI has granted Ineos Grenadiers rider Pavel Sivakov a change of nationality from Russian to French, his team announced on Friday.
Wales seek play-off delay in light of Ukraine request
Wales' World Cup play-off against Austria will be delayed should FIFA postpone Scotland's clash with Ukraine, Football of Wales chief executive Noel Mooney has suggested.