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 ...
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.
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.
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 ...
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 ...
Mitakeumi and Abi in spotlight in latest sumo rankings
The two wrestlers are on an upward trajectory after strong performances in recent tournaments.
Pyeongchang still waiting to reap benefits of 2018 Winter Olympics
"The reality is very different from what was promised to us. Back then, locals here expected the Olympics to affect us a lot.”
Russia facing possible World Cup exile after other nations deem FIFA plan ‘unacceptable’
FIFA said dialogue with other sports organizations to determine additional measures "including potential exclusion from competitions" would continue.
Elina Svitolina to donate prize money to efforts in Ukraine
The world No. 15 said her family and friends in Ukraine were defending the country and that she wanted to help.