ROC, paper, scissors: Why not all sporting sanctions on Russia are the same
The invasion of Ukraine by Russia has prompted outrage from the international community.
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Watch: Virat Kohli Shares Sneak Peek From Stylish Behind-The-Scenes Video On Twitter
Ex-India skipper Virat Kohli posted a short video on Twitter where he could be seen flexing his muscles during a shoot. The video was captioned "#BTS" as it portrayed the behind the scenes of a shoot that involved Kohli. The video also featured some special effects while Virat focused on the lights and camera in front of him. Kohli wasn't a part of the recently concluded T20I series win against Sri Lanka and was handed a well-needed break ahead of the two-match Test series against the same opponents beginning March 4.
Not The Outcome We Were Looking For: Tom Latham On Loss Against South Africa
New Zealand skipper Tom Latham expressed disappointment after his side got thrashed by South Africa in the second and final Test here at the Hagley Oval on Tuesday. Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen were the standout performers with the ball in the final innings as South Africa defeated New Zealand by 198 runs in the second Test. With this win, South Africa levelled the two-match series at 1-1.
Curtis Jones sends five-word Liverpool message as Romelu Lukaku taunts backfire on Chelsea
Your Liverpool morning digest for Tuesday, March 1.
Markelle Fultz on winning return to Orlando Magic - 'It meant the world to me'
ORLANDO, Fla. — Markelle Fultz had 10 points and six assists in 16 minutes in his first game for Orlando in almost 14 months as the Magic beat the visiting Indiana Pacers 119-103 on Monday night.
Oleksandr Zinchenko can take solace in David Silva example on emotional Man City return
Pep Guardiola generally doesn’t like to give anything away about his Manchester City team selections.
Barcelona president Joan Laporta softens stance on Ousmane Dembele
Ousmane Dembele of "blackmail" in January, Barcelona president Joan Laporta on Monday said he "hoped" the French winger would "think" about extending his contract "at the end of the season." Laporta's remarks followed a dazzling display by the 24-year-old French World Cup winner against Athletic Bilbao on Sunday. Dembele's contract expires at the end of the season and, in January, Barca told the Frenchman he should leave if he refused to sign. At the time Laporta said Dembele's contract holdout would make it "more difficult for him to play".
Previous sporting bans as IOC calls on world to exclude Russia and Belarus
After Russia was banned from all club football and international events, and the International Olympic Committee pressed for Belarusian athletes and officials to be included over the country's involvement in the conflict in Ukraine, here are some previous politically-motivated sporting sanctions.