What to watch this weekend in Olympic sports
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Ukraine 'Very Concerned' Over Russian Olympics Call: Sports Minister
The Ukrainian government is "very concerned" by the call from sports federations and National Olympic Committees to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete at next year's Paris Olympics, its acting sports minister has told AFP. Matviy Bidnyi said Kyiv was concerned that the move gave the impression that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) "does not want to demonstrate the necessary leadership in the matter of Olympic fairness and justice." Bidnyi -- who replaced his former boss Vadym Gutzeit when he was fired in November -- was reacting after the request to the IOC on Tuesday considerably boosted the hopes of Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete as neutral athletes in Paris.
The football fan who hurled vile racist gestures at Rio Ferdinand during Man United match
A football fan who hurled racist remarks and made monkey gestures at Rio Ferdinand during a Manchester United game has been jailed and banned from watching live matches for seven years.
Manchester United 'offered swap deal for Jadon Sancho' and other transfer rumours
Manchester United have reportedly been offered a swap deal by Borussia Dortmund for Jadon Sancho.
Marcus Rashford a doubt for Manchester United as Erik ten Hag sets him challenge
Manchester United return to Premier League action this weekend still on a high from their exploits on Wednesday night.
Manchester United takeover latest as INEOS chiefs 'meet club executives'
Any Manchester United not even the slightest bit frustrated by the ongoing takeover saga must have the patience of a saint.
Missouri head coach ‘bothered’ by CFP committee citing Jordan Travis' injury in playoff decision
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Giants DC Wink Martindale wants to stay despite reported tension - ESPN
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Defensive coordinator Wink Martindale still expressed a desire to return to the New York Giants next season, even after details of tension between him and head coach Brian Daboll emerged in recent weeks.