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Russian Women Win Olympics Gymnastics Team Final After Biles Exit

The U.S. team withdrew Biles from the final after a disappointing opening vault and Russia went on to beat the champions.

Women Athletes Power Russian Olympic Committee Team to Medals in Tokyo

The ROC has snapped up 12 medals after three days of competition.

go for the gold

No Flag, No Anthem, But Russia Olympic Chief Still Wants Tokyo Golds

The head of Russia's Olympic Committee believes his athletes are headed to the Tokyo Games with an unfair disadvantage.

pyrrhic victory

In Doping Scandal, Russia Opts For 'Honorable Surrender'

Instead of going on the offensive, observers say, Moscow is preoccupied with mitigating the fallout from the reputational blow.

provisional suspension

Russian Swimmers Suspended From Tokyo Games Over Doping Violations

Veronika Andrusenko and Alexander Kudashev were later cleared to compete.

Neutral Olympic Athletes From Russia Told to Deflect 'Provocative' Questions

In a new practice for modern Russia, the athletes were given prepared responses on topics like Crimea and the Black Lives Matter movement.

last-minute reversal

UEFA Demands Ukraine Make Changes to 'Political' Jersey

The kits sparked outrage from Moscow over their inclusion of Moscow-annexed Crimea and popular patriotic chants.

Azerbaijan Organizers Ban Russian Journalist from Euro 2020

Nobel Arustamyan, who has Armenian ancestry, was banned over his visits to the breakaway region of Nagorno-Karabakh.

disputed uniform

Russia Complains to UEFA Over Ukraine's 'Political' Euro 2020 Kit

The kits show the outline of Ukraine including annexed Crimea and feature the words "Glory to Ukraine! Glory to the Heroes!"

political playing field

Ukraine, Western Allies Defend Crimea on Euro 2020 Kit

Kiev provoked Moscow's ire with its Euro 2020 kits that show the outline of Ukraine including annexed Crimea.

Russian Player Detained Over Suspected Match-Fixing at French Open – Police Source

Suspicions were aroused because of abnormally high betting activity on the game registered in countries outside of France.

News From Russia: What You Missed Over the Weekend

Russians need not apply. Summer summit. Armenian genocide.

FOOTBALL SWITCH

St. Petersburg to Host 3 More Euro 2020 Games

UEFA relocated three games to Russia’s second city after Spain’s Bilbao and the Irish capital Dublin could not give guarantees.

Russian Freediver Claims New Record in Icy Lake Baikal Plunge

Alexei Molchanov plunged 80 meters below Lake Baikal's ice into water temperatures of 3 degrees Celsius.

Kremlin-Critical NHL Star Takes Leave Over Assault Allegations

Artemi Panarin's former Russian coach said he was motivated to speak about the incident after the player’s outspoken comments against Putin.

swim to your own beat

Russian Swimmer's Underwater Dances Take Over TikTok

Synchronized swimming champion Kristina Makushenko performs jaw-dropping underwater moves set to familiar tunes.

sidelined sporting

Russia Banned for Two Years in Landmark CAS Ruling

The Court of Arbitration for Sport's ruling halved a four-year ban for systematic doping.

INAPPROPRIATE CONTENT

Russia’s Football Team Captain Pulled From Matches After Masturbation Video Scandal

Meanwhile, some Russian public figures have come to Artyom Dzyuba’s defense.

FOOTBALL NATION

UEFA Considers Holding Euro 2020 Exclusively in Russia – Le Parisien

UEFA’s Euro 2020 is currently scheduled to be staged in 12 cities between June 11 and July 11, 2021.

anti-doping efforts

Russia Battles Four-Year Doping Ban

The first court session in the RUSADA vs. WADA case commenced via teleconference Monday.

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