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Articles with tag "Sport"

court date

Russia To Put WNBA Star Griner on Trial in July

Brittney Griner was charged with drug smuggling, which carries a sentence of up to 10 years in prison in Russia.
sporting loophole

Russian Player Changes Nationality to Avoid Wimbledon Ban – Report

Natela Dzalamidze, ranked No. 44 in the world, has reportedly changed her nationality to Georgian.
Red Card

Ex-Russia Football Captain Denisov Denounces War in Ukraine

Denisov also spoke in support of suspending Russian athletes from international competition.
griner saga

U.S. Basketball Star Griner’s Drug Detention Extended in Russia – TASS

Griner is one of several American basketball players who played in the Russian league.
violated rules

Russian Gymnast Banned for 1 Year for Pro-War ‘Z’ Symbol

Ivan Kuliak's singlet had the letter 'Z' prominently placed as he stood next to Ukraine's Kovtun Illia on the podium.
political sport

Medvedev Criticizes ‘Unfair’ Wimbledon Ban on Russian Players

The men's tennis world No. 2 added he'd be “happy to play” if a decision was made to revoke the ban.  
non-violent offense

Russia Extends Drug Detention of U.S. Basketball Star Griner

Brittney Griner was detained at Moscow airport in February on drug charges which could carry a 10-year prison sentence.
big league

Abramovich Sells Chelsea Football Club for Record Price

The club was purchased by a U.S. consortium, but Abramovich will not personally benefit from the sale.
Increased Tensions

U.S. Says Basketball Star 'Wrongfully Detained' in Russia

Washington had previously stopped short of commenting on the nature of Brittney Griner's detention.
'hostages to politics'

Wimbledon Bans Russian and Belarusian Players, but ATP Slams ‘Unfair’ Move

The Kremlin said earlier that banning Russian players from Wimbledon over the military campaign in Ukraine would be "unacceptable."
controversial move

Teenage Russian Karter Sacked Over 'Nazi' Salute

Artem Severiukhin said he had been misunderstood.
Griner saga

Russia Extends Drug Arrest of U.S. Basketball Star Griner – Reports

Griner was detained in Moscow airport earlier this month on charges of carrying vape cartridges that contained cannabis oil in her luggage.
Action taken

Abramovich Disqualified as Chelsea Director by Premier League

Chelsea owner Abramovich was one of seven more oligarchs sanctioned this week by the UK following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
'shocking behavior'

Russian Gymnast Faces Disciplinary Action After Donning Invasion Symbol

Ivan Kuliak took to the podium with the letter “Z” — a newly adopted symbol of support for the Russian military — taped to his vest.
tense arrest

Russia Says Holding U.S. Olympic Basketball Champion on Drugs Charge

The arrest came as tensions between Moscow and the West have soared over Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
cold shoulder

Russia Given Cold Shoulder by Sports World Due to Invasion of Ukraine

Sweden is proposing a boycott of all competitions being hosted in Russia and further that no Russian athlete can compete in the European Union.
keeping score

Beijing Winter Olympics: Tally of Medals for Russian Athletes

The Russian Olympic Committee team is placed ninth with 32 medals overall.
under pressure

Valieva Skating Scandal Casts Dark Cloud Over Beijing 2022

The controversy over 15-year-old Kamila Valieva's presence at the Winter Olympics had sharply divided onlookers even before she took to the ice.
'contaminated' sample

Russian Skater Valieva Says Mix-Up with Grandfather's Heart Drug Behind Positive Doping Test

The 15-year-old figure skater, who is a favorite at the Beijing Winter Olympics, tested positive for a banned heart medication in December.
controversial decision

Russian Teen Valieva Allowed to Skate Again at Beijing Olympics

The IOC said that if Valieva finished in the top three, it will not hold a medal ceremony until the doping issue was resolved. 
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