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Novak Djokovic appears free to defend French Open title as France lifts vaccine passport rules
Novak Djokovic appears free to defend his Roland Garros title after France relaxed its rules surrounding Covid vaccine passports. The world No. 2 was caught up in a protracted saga surrounding his vaccination status at the Australian Open – a high-profile case that ended with him being deported on the eve of the tournament.
Graham Potter proud Brighton can show support to Ukraine in yellow and blue kit
Brighton boss Graham Potter says the club’s decision to wear yellow and blue as a show of solidarity with Ukraine is the least they can do.
Russian, Belarusian Athletes Allowed To Compete At Winter Paralympics
Russian and Belarusian athletes were given the all-clear Wednesday to compete at the upcoming Winter Paralympics, which open this week under the shadow of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has urged sporting federations across the world to exclude athletes from Russia as well as Belarus, which hosted troops before the invasion. But on Wednesday the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) held a meeting and posted a brief statement saying athletes from the two countries would be allowed to compete as "neutrals".
Belarus clubs and national team barred from playing at home in UEFA competitions
LONDON: Belarusian clubs and the national team will have to play all their home matches in UEFA competitions at neutral venues with no spectators allowed, European football's governing body announced on Thursday (Mar 3).
Football great Shevchenko calls for more aid for Ukraine
Ex-Ukraine striker Andriy Shevchenko called on Thursday (Mar 3) for more aid and other measures in support of victims of the Russian invasion of his homeland.
Marcel Hug says Winter Paralympics decision is right but feels for athletes
Paralympic star Marcel Hug backed the decision to ban Russian and Belarusian athletes from the Winter Games in Beijing but feels for the sporting stars caught up in the situation.
Paralympics U-turn sees Russians banned from Beijing as F1 reverses out of deal
Russian and Belarusian athletes will be banned from the Beijing Winter Paralympics after a U-turn from the International Paralympic Committee, while Formula One is pulling out of Russia entirely.