More than 300 detained in Russia for paying respects to Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny
More than 300 people were detained in Russia while paying tribute to the late opposition leader Alexei Navalny, a prominent rights group reported on Sunday.
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Arizona extends coach Tommy Lloyd's contract through 2028-29 - ESPN
Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd has signed a five-year contract extension that will keep him in Tucson until at least 2029, the school announced Monday.
Napoli appoint Calzona as caretaker manager after Mazzarri sacking
Napoli have appointed Francesco Calzona as caretaker manager until the end of the season following the sacking of Walter Mazzarri, the Serie A club said on Monday.
Emerging sports tchoukball and pickleball welcome greater support in Budget 2024
SINGAPORE: The associations of emerging sports including tchoukball and pickleball have welcomed the government's plans to give greater financial help to support national athletes.
Senegal's Macky Sall promises to hold delayed presidential vote
We also head to Addis Ababa, where African Union heads of state will be meeting this weekend. We tell you what's on the agenda.
Suspended Paralympic Committee Of India To Conduct Polls On March 9
The suspended Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) on Sunday announced that it will conduct its delayed polls March 9. The Sports Ministry had on February 4 suspended the body for not holding election on time. The four-year term of PCI Executive Committee had ended on January 31. The ministry had even advocated forming of an ad-hoc panel to run the day-to-day affairs of the sports body but the world governing body of the game, IPC did not allow it. PCI president Deepa Malik and general secretary Gursharan Singh issued the election notice in which they asked all the state affiliated units to send the names of representatives, who would be eligible to vote in the polls.
Alexei Navalny's death not criminal, authorities say, as mother is denied access to his body
Alexei Navalny's team said on Saturday they were told a first investigation into his death had found nothing criminal, which they dismissed as a "lie".
Team Northern Ontario remains hopeful for spot on badminton podium despite tough start
Northern Ontario's badminton team had a tough start to its 2024 Ontario Winter Games campaign, but their coach remains hopeful they'll find their way to the podium.