Russian tennis star sends message to UK Government after Medvedev Wimbledon ban threat
Russian tennis star Andrey Rublev said players from his home country and Belarus should still be allowed to compete at tournaments amid the invasion of Ukraine.
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Russian cosmonauts on International Space Station mission arrive wearing Ukraine yellow and blue
Three Russian cosmonauts on a mission to the International Space Station (ISS) emerged from their Soyuz capsule on Friday wearing the colours of the Ukraine flag.
Ice Hockey World Championship: France And Austria Replace Russia And Belarus
France and Austria will replace Russia and Belarus at the men's ice hockey world championship in May, the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) announced. The IIHF suspended Russian and Belarusian teams on February 28 in response to the invasion of Ukraine. It announced the replacement teams after a council meeting on Friday. Ice hockey, along with judo, is one of the sports Russian president Vladimir Putin enjoys being seen playing. Including victories as the Soviet Union, Russia is tied with Canada for most world titles on 27.
Russian gymnasts Dina and Arina Averina shown at Vladimir Putin’s pro-war rally
Russian gymnasts Dina and Arina Averina were shown on stage at a pro-war rally organised by Vladimir Putin.
Russian gymnasts Dina and Arina Averina shown at Putin pro-war rally
Russian gymnasts Dina and Arina Averina were shown on stage at a pro-war rally organised by Vladimir Putin.
'We want to do our job' - Russia's Andrey Rublev says sport should be outside of politics after UK minister's comments
Andrey Rublev says Russian tennis players should be allowed to continue to compete at tournaments despite the nation's invasion of Ukraine. Rublev, who advanced to the semi-finals of Indian Wells after a 7-5 6-2 win over Grigor Dimitrov on Friday, wrote 'No war please' on a camera lens after his semi-final win at the Dubai Tennis Championships in February. Ad/> Nigel Huddleston, the United Kingdom’s government’s sport, tourism and heritage minister, suggested he will seek «assurance” from Daniil Medvedev and other Russian tennis players that they do not support Vladimir Putin's regime and that the government is in talks with the All-England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) regarding their stance for Wimbledon, which starts on June 27.
Chelsea gets Real Madrid in Champions League quarterfinals
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — As the club moves closer to replacing its Russian ownership, European champion Chelsea was drawn Friday to play record 13-time winner Real Madrid in the Champions League quarterfinals.
Chelsea warned club risks dropping out of Premier League if Roman Abramovich does not sell before next season
Chelsea risks dropping out of the Premier League and losing many of its players if Roman Abramovich does not sell it before the next season, Government officials have warned the club.