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Russian anthem rings out at Paralympics for first time in 12 years after Voronchikhina takes gold

Russia’s national anthem rings out at the Paralympics for the first time in more than a decade after Para alpine skier Varvara Voronchikhina won gold

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Para alpine skiers Voronchikhina and Bugaev give Russia its first Paralympic medals in 12 years

Para alpine skiers Varvara Voronchikhina and Aleksei Bugaev have won Russia’s first Paralympic medals since 2014 by taking bronze in the women’s downhill standing competition and t...

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

She woke up to 'We're at war' in Ukraine. Now Mariia Vainshtein is a New York City tennis champion

Mariia Vainshtein's family fled Ukraine shortly after Russia launched its invasion four years ago

FEBRUARY 23 • Associated Press

Skeleton racer disqualified from Olympics returns to Ukraine, plans fundraiser for fallen athletes

Olympic skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych has returned home to Ukraine and shared plans to raise funds for the families of the athletes and coaches depicted on the helmet that g...

FEBRUARY 18 • Associated Press

Japan's Ami Nakai surges into Olympic lead after short program as US struggles at the Winter Games

Japan has upstaged the United States in the short program of the women's figure skating competition at the Milan Cortina Olympics

FEBRUARY 17 • Associated Press

Russian flag and anthem set to return at next month's Paralympics after a decade-long absence

Russian athletes will compete under their own flag at the Paralympics for the first time in more than a decade, and the country’s national anthem will be played for any gold medali...

FEBRUARY 17 • Associated Press

Adeliia Petrosian competes for Olympic figure skating medal in her first major event outside Russia

It’s not often that the second figure skater on the ice in a Winter Olympic competition is must-see viewing

FEBRUARY 17 • Associated Press

Russian woman carried Ukraine placard at Winter Olympics opening ceremony

A Russian woman in Milan made a quiet protest against the war by leading Ukraine’s Olympic team into the stadium

FEBRUARY 17 • Associated Press

Russian figure skater Adeliia Petrosian says she's feeling 'excellent' at Olympic practice

Russian figure skater Adeliia Petrosian says she is feeling “excellent” after a practice session at the Olympics with her controversial coach, seemingly dispelling injury concerns

FEBRUARY 16 • Associated Press

Russian figure skater Adeliia Petrosian is an Olympic mystery with big jumps and fitness concerns

Russian figure skater Adeliia Petrosian arrives at the Olympics as a mystery, and she has a real shot at gold

FEBRUARY 15 • Associated Press

International Olympic Committee secures big win on athlete speech limits ahead of 2028 LA Games

The International Olympic Committee secured a victory for itself when a Ukrainian skeleton athlete lost his appeal against disqualification from the Milan Cortina Games

FEBRUARY 13 • Associated Press

Ukrainian skeleton racer loses his appeal over helmet honoring war victims at the Olympics

Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych has lost his bid to overturn an Olympic disqualification tied to a planned helmet tribute

FEBRUARY 13 • Associated Press

Reactions to the banning of Vladyslav Heraskevych from the Olympics

Notable reactions to Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych being banned from the Milan Cortina Games because of his insistence on wearing a helmet that pays tribute to a...

FEBRUARY 12 • Associated Press

Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych trains again in banned helmet, despite IOC ruling

Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych trained again Wednesday in his banned helmet at the Milan Cortina Olympics

FEBRUARY 11 • Associated Press

Alex Ovechkin confirms today that he'll end his career in Russia The NHL's greatest goal scorer of all time is going home.

FEBRUARY 10 • HOCKEYFEED.COM

Ukraine's lone figure skater was exhausted worrying about his family. Now he's at the Olympics

Ukrainian figure skater Kyrylo Marsak was exhausted last summer as he trained for the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Games

FEBRUARY 10 • Associated Press

Ukrainian trains in helmet honoring fellow athletes killed in war. IOC says it's banned for race

Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych is allowed to wear a black armband at the Milan Cortina Olympics but the IOC says he cannot wear a helmet painted to honor Ukrainia...

FEBRUARY 10 • Associated Press

Why are Russia and Belarus not participating at the Winter Olympics Milano Cortina 2026? The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics are underway, but both Russia and Belarus remain barred from participating as national delegations.

FEBRUARY 4 • BOLAVIP.COM

Pegula beats fellow American Anisimova to finally reach Australian Open semis

Jessica Pegula has defeated fellow American Amanda Anisimova 6-2, 7-6 to reach the semifinals of the Australian Open

JANUARY 28 • Associated Press

Kenneth Faried says everything is a culture shock after leaving the NBA: "People in Russia are angrier, I guess they're cold" Faried opens up about the culture shock of playing overseas, from China to Greece.

JANUARY 23 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Timofey Mozgov said American views of Russia and Vladimir Putin were stereotypes: "They try to make their country better" Timofev explored Americans' misconceptions.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Spain and England renew women's soccer rivalry in 2027 World Cup qualifying group

Spain and England will renew their great rivalry in women’s soccer in a qualifying group for the 2027 World Cup

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

American Donnell Whittenburg finally claims gold in 6th appearance at world gymnastics championships

Donnell Whittenburg has claimed gold on still rings at the world gymnastics championships

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

European soccer body UEFA moves toward vote to suspend Israel

European soccer body UEFA is moving toward a vote to suspend its member federation Israel over the war in Gaza, people familiar with the proposal told The Associated Press on Thurs...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Former Hershey Bears Forward Pierrick Dube Signs In Russia Former Hershey Bears forward Pierrick Dube has signed a one-year deal in Russia with Traktor Chelyabinsk, it was announced earlier this week...

JULY 19, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

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Russian anthem rings out at Paralympics for first time in 12 years after Voronchikhina takes gold

Para alpine skiers Voronchikhina and Bugaev give Russia its first Paralympic medals in 12 years

She woke up to 'We're at war' in Ukraine. Now Mariia Vainshtein is a New York City tennis champion

Skeleton racer disqualified from Olympics returns to Ukraine, plans fundraiser for fallen athletes

Japan's Ami Nakai surges into Olympic lead after short program as US struggles at the Winter Games

Russian flag and anthem set to return at next month's Paralympics after a decade-long absence

Adeliia Petrosian competes for Olympic figure skating medal in her first major event outside Russia

Russian woman carried Ukraine placard at Winter Olympics opening ceremony

Russian figure skater Adeliia Petrosian says she's feeling 'excellent' at Olympic practice

Russian figure skater Adeliia Petrosian is an Olympic mystery with big jumps and fitness concerns

International Olympic Committee secures big win on athlete speech limits ahead of 2028 LA Games

Ukrainian skeleton racer loses his appeal over helmet honoring war victims at the Olympics

Reactions to the banning of Vladyslav Heraskevych from the Olympics

Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych trains again in banned helmet, despite IOC ruling

Ukraine's lone figure skater was exhausted worrying about his family. Now he's at the Olympics

Ukrainian trains in helmet honoring fellow athletes killed in war. IOC says it's banned for race

Pegula beats fellow American Anisimova to finally reach Australian Open semis

Spain and England renew women's soccer rivalry in 2027 World Cup qualifying group

American Donnell Whittenburg finally claims gold in 6th appearance at world gymnastics championships

European soccer body UEFA moves toward vote to suspend Israel