International ice hockey body suspends Russian and Belarusian teams

USA Hockey and Hockey Canada both backed the decision of the IIHF to suspend teams from both countries and revoke Russia's 2023 World Junior Championship ...

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Russia expelled from World Cup as FIFA and UEFA hand down bans

After initially allowing Russia's national teams to compete under a neutral flag, FIFA changed its approach on Monday and kicked the country out of the ...

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Vladimir Putin stripped of black belt over Ukraine invasion

World Taekwondo condemned the Russian military action in Ukraine, saying the "brutal attacks on innocent lives" violated the sport's values of respect and tolerance.

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Japan’s Brave Blossoms to host France in two July tests

The series for the Lipovitan D Challenge Cup will begin at Toyota Stadium in Aichi Prefecture on July 2.

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Tokyo gold medalists Yuto Horigome, Sakura Yosozumi in for X Games in Japan

The April 22-24 event at Zozo Marine Stadium will feature skateboarding, BMX and motocross as the X Games lands in Japan for the first time ...

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CEO Derek Jeter parts ways with Marlins

In a statement, the five-time World Series winner indicated that his reason for leaving was because he was unhappy in the direction the team was ...

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Mitakeumi and Abi in spotlight in latest sumo rankings

The two wrestlers are on an upward trajectory after strong performances in recent tournaments.

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