For Soviet-Afghan war veterans, Ukraine is a conflict 'without honour'
When Iurie Cibuc was 18-years-old, he was drafted into the Soviet army to fight in Afghanistan.
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"Stupid Conflict Of Interest Clause": Ravi Shastri On Absence From IPL Commentary During India Coaching Stint
Ravi Shastri is known for his impeccable broadcasting skills, and having spent some time off from commentating during his stint as the head coach of the Indian Men's Cricket Team, is back in the commentary box for the the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season. The fans will finally get to hear the former India all-rounder's booming voice in the commentary box, which will make the 15th edition of the IPL special. However, he wasn't best pleased at having missed out on the chance to call the last few seasons of the IPL as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had a conflict of interest clause preventing him from doing so while he held the head coach's role.
Leicester City could add players to European squad after Uefa rule change over Ukraine conflict
Leicester City could bring in two players from Ukrainian or Russian clubs to help their bid for Europa Conference League glory following a Uefa rule change.
Conflict of opinions amongst former stars sees Man Utd urged to focus on one priority
Liverpool not ruling Ousmane Dembele out to replace Mo Salah
Russia Captain Artem Dzyuba Left Out Of Squad Over Ukraine Conflict
Russian captain Artem Dzyuba has asked to be left out of the squad for friendly matches later this month because of the "difficult situation in Ukraine", coach Valery Karpin said on Tuesday.
Ukrainian forward Andriy Yarmolenko returns from compassionate leave to score for West Ham amid conflict back home
Ukrainian forward Andriy Yarmolenko broke down in tears after scoring the opening goal to help West Ham beat Aston Villa 2-1 in the Premier League overnight
Russian, Belarusian players call for peace as Ukraine conflict rages
Daniil Medvedev and Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka called for peace amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine that caused tennis officials to strip any mention of their home countries from the Indian Wells tennis tournament. Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24 in the biggest assault on a European state since 1945. Russia calls the action a "special military operation". "My message is always the same - I want peace in all of the world," world number one Medvedev told reporters on the eve of the first round of ATP action in the Southern California desert. "I think every tennis player is going to say the same." Indeed, support for the Ukrainian people has been pouring out from the tennis community.
Ukraine conflict stirs flashbacks for US Paralympic skier
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