Russia

Feb 7, 2022; Beijing, China; Kamila Valieva (ROC) performs during the women's single free skating portion of the figure skating mixed team final during the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games at Capital Indoor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports

Hearing over Olympic skater Kamila Valieva doping case suspended

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Jul 3, 2021; London, United Kingdom; Daniil Medvedev (RUS) plays Marin Cilic (CRO) on No 1 court in the men s third round at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. Mandatory Credit: Peter van den Berg-USA TODAY Sports

Report: U.K. slow to issue visas for Russians, Belarusians pre-Wimbledon

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Brittney Griner, center, watches the action on the 16th hole during Round 3 at TPC Scottsdale on Feb. 11, 2023. Pga Wm Phoenix Open Round 3

Brittney Griner expresses concern for reporter detained in Russia

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Jul 3, 2021; London, United Kingdom; Daniil Medvedev (RUS) seen celebrating after beating Marin Cilic (CRO) on No 1 court in the men s third round at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. Mandatory Credit: Peter van den Berg-USA TODAY Sports

Wimbledon lifts ban on players from Russia, Belarus

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Feb 4, 2023; Fort Collins, Colorado, USA; Utah State Aggies guard Max Shulga (11) drives to the net against Colorado State Rams guard John Tonje (1) in the first half at Moby Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado State apologizes for ‘Russia’ chant at Ukrainian player

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Jun 8, 2021; Paris, France; Detailed view of Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova's (RUS) fingernails on her racket during her match against Elena Rybakina (KAZ) on day 10 of the French Open at Stade Roland Garros. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sports

Australian Open bans Russian, Belarusian flags after incident

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Aug 5, 2022; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; A sign supporting Brittney Griner (not pictured), who has recently been sentenced to nine years in prison in Russia, is displayed during the first half of the game between the Washington Spirit and Racing Louisville FC at Lynn Family Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Brittney Griner vows return to WNBA, help for detained Americans

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Dec 8, 2022; Miami, Florida, USA; A welcome home graphic is displayed on the arena video board welcoming home WBNA star Brittney Griner, Griner was released from a Russian prison earlier in the day during prior to to the game between the Miami Heat and the LA Clippers at FTX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Brittney Griner undecided on WNBA return

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Aug 5, 2022; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; A sign supporting Brittney Griner (not pictured), who has recently been sentenced to nine years in prison in Russia, is displayed during the first half of the game between the Washington Spirit and Racing Louisville FC at Lynn Family Stadium. Mandatory Credit: EM Dash-USA TODAY Sports

Brittney Griner released in prisoner swap with Russia

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Sept 4, 2022; Flushing, NY, USA; Daniil Medvedev after losing Nick Kyrgios of Australia on day seven of the 2022 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports

ATP fines U.K. tennis group $1M over Russian ban

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