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US basketball star detained in Russia, in shadow of Ukraine war

WASHINGTON: Detained for more than a month in Russia, US basketball star Brittney Griner has become an unlikely victim of the war in Ukraine — and the best way to free her remains a crucial question. Griner, a two-time Olympic gold medalist and WNBA champion, was detained in Moscow airport on February 17 on charges of carrying vape cartridges that contained cannabis oil in her luggage. She was immediately placed in a detention center, and on Thursday a Russian court extended her arrest until May 19. The 31-year-old — one of few women who can “dunk” a ball and considered one of the best players in the world — faces up to 10 years in prison. Griner was in Russia to play club basketball before the US season resumed, a common practice for American players, who can earn much higher salaries in foreign leagues than on domestic teams.

Coach’s strife with players distracts from Morocco’s World Cup mission

RIYADH: In April 2018, just two months before the start of the World Cup, Japan fired Vahid Halilhodžić, the head coach who had taken them through a successful qualification campaign. There now seems to be the imminent possibility that history will repeat itself in Morocco.

Frank Lampard breaks hand celebrating crucial Everton winner against Newcastle

Everton manager Frank Lampard broke his hand celebrating a late 1-0 win over Newcastle which ignited their fight to avoid relegation, but he is prepared to sustain more damage if it means similar results.

Journalists say Wood ‘struggled’ in 1-0 defeat

Newcastle United suffered a second consecutive Premier League defeat without scoring on Thursday evening, losing 1-0 to Everton at Goodison Park. The Magpies have now gone 218 minutes without finding the back of the net and Chris Wood was partly at fault in midweek.