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Petra Kvitova Opposes Wimbledon Decision To Allow Russian Return
Two-times Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova said she opposed the All England Club's decision to allow Russian and Belarusian players to compete at this year's tournament. Wimbledon last year banned players from Russia and Moscow-allied Belarus after the invasion of Ukraine and the Lawn Tennis Association also barred players from other events in the United Kingdom. However, competitors from the two countries will be able to enter the Grand Slam in July if they compete as "neutral" athletes and comply with certain conditions."First of all, for sure I'm always staying against the war. For sure, I'm just more worried about the Ukrainian people and players," Kvitova told reporters after winning her Miami Open semi-final against Sorana Cirstea.
Hilary Knight leads new-look U.S. women’s hockey roster for world championship
Hilary Knight headlines a U.S. women’s hockey roster for this month’s world championship that lacks some of the biggest names from last year’s Olympic silver-medal team. Changes have been made as the U.S. looks to end losing streaks to Canada, both overall and in major finals.
Girls' minor hockey in Edmonton to get boost from new alliance
When Jill Chmilar started playing hockey in the 1980s, choices were limited for girls entering the sport.
IOC says Ukrainian athletes only ones to suffer from government decision
BERLIN : The International Olympic Committee criticized Ukraine's decision not to allow Ukrainian athletes to take part in qualifying events for the 2024 Paris Olympics if they have to compete against Russians, saying on Saturday this will hurt only Ukrainian sport and its athletes.
Kvitova says Russians, Belarusians should not be allowed back at Wimbledon
Twice Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova opposed the grasscourt Grand Slam's decision to lift its ban on Russian and Belarusian players ahead of this year's tournament, saying she felt for Ukrainians amid Moscow's ongoing invasion of their country.
Curling fans elated as world men's championship finally hits the ice in Ottawa
Samuel Akca didn't expect to be standing next to athletes from his home country, competing at the top level in the sport he loves.
Florida's Trinity Thomas day-to-day ahead of NCAA gymnastics regional final
Reigning NCAA all-around gymnastics champion Trinity Thomas suffered a lower right leg injury during Friday night's NCAA regional meet in Pittsburgh and is day-to-day, the University of Florida said.