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Capitals star Alexander Ovechkin keeps distance from media after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin reportedly was not made available to the media on Thursday morning, hours after his native Russia sent troops into Ukraine.Ovechkin ...

UEFA to take Champions League final out of Russia in response to attack on Ukraine

"UEFA shares the international community's significant concern for the security situation developing in Europe and strongly condemns the ongoing Russian military invasion in Ukraine."

Japan’s Paralympians vow to emulate Olympians’ success in Beijing

Flagbearer Taiki Kawayoke, a men's para-Nordic skier, received the team's flag at the ceremony from Chef de Mission Junichi Kawai.

Kyrie Irving may be allowed to play at home as New York mulls ending vaccine mandate

Irving has played in road games with the Nets but refused the COVID-19 vaccine required for players in the New York home market.

MLS Commissioner Don Garber rejects retirement home label after Neymar’s comments

Garber said MLS had outgrown the days of needing to bolster its image with big-name players in their later years.

Brooks Koepka says threat of Super Golf League isn’t going away

"Somebody will sell out and go to it," Koepka said.

Brooks Koepka says threat of Super Golf League isn’t going away

"Somebody will sell out and go to it," Koepka said.

MLB sets Monday deadline for season to start on time

"After Feb. 28 games will be canceled. Missed games are missed games and salary will not be paid for those games."

Alexander Zverev kicked out of tournament after striking umpire’s chair multiple times

Zverev came perilously close to hitting umpire Alessandro Germani during his tantrum in Mexico.

Ryota Yamagata, Japan’s fastest man, eyeing Paris after surgery

The sprinter, who captained Japan's delegation at the Tokyo Games, said his decision to have the knee operation was driven by a desire to make ...