Russia cast into sporting wilderness as major sporting bodies FIFA and UEFA take drastic action
The sporting world has closed its doors to Russia following the invasion of Ukraine.
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Elina Svitolina refuses to play Russian or Belarusian players due to Ukraine invasion, tells WTA to 'take action'
Elina Svitolina has said she will refuse to play Russian or Belarusian players until they are classed as 'neutral athletes' and will withdraw from this week's Monterrey Open unless the WTA take action. World No.
‘Totally unacceptable’ - Poland calls for tougher action on Russia from FIFA following invasion of Ukraine
The Polish FA says it would be a “shameful act” for the “entire football community” to face a Russian team in the World Cup playoffs, after criticising FIFA for its stance on Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. Global football’s governing body has decided against a total ban on Russia from international competition, but did not rule that out in future — saying the country was on its “final warning”.
"It Felt A Bit Strange": Mohammed Shami's Initial Reaction On Seeing Jasprit Bumrah's Bowling Action For First Time
Considered to be one of the best bowlers in the world currently, Jasprit Bumrah is also famous for his bowling action which is very different from other pacers in world cricket. The speedster made his Team India debut on January 23, 2016, in an ODI match and hasn't looked back since then. Speaking to The Indian Express, Bumrah's India teammate Mohammed Shami opened up about his initial reaction on seeing him bowl for the first time and revealed that "it felt a bit strange".
Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action
There are few clubs in the premier league with mood swings as dramatic as Tottenham’s right now. A week ago they joyously outplayed leaders Manchester City, then a 1-0 loss to 18th-placed Burnley prompted a seething Antonio Conte to openly question his own future. Now, after battering a broken Leeds 4-0 at Elland Road, the good vibes are back. Son Heung-min and Harry Kane are now firmly in the record books as the most prolific pairing of all time, creating 37 goals together and counting. Kane has returned to seriously good form. Dejan Kulusevski has settled in at warp speed. Conte’s frustrations may well surface again soon, but a turbulent week at least ended on a positive note. Tumaini Carayol
Five things we learned from the third round of Six Nations action
England and France produced victories in Saturday’s round-three matches in the Six Nations while Ireland swept aside Italy at the Aviva Stadium.
5 things we learned from this weekend’s Scottish Premiership action
Both Celtic and Rangers slipped up to leave the cinch Premiership title race as it was with the Hoops three points clear of the champions.