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IOC urges all federations to cancel events in Russia and Belarus
IOC urges all federations to cancel events in Russia and Belarus

The International Olympic Committee, angry at the Russian invasion of Ukraine breaching the 'Olympic Truce', on Friday urged all international sports federations to cancel their forthcoming events in Russia.

February 25, 2022

Eriksen set to make emotional Brentford debut
Eriksen set to make emotional Brentford debut

Brentford manager Thomas Frank has confirmed Christian Eriksen will make his first competitive appearance since suffering a cardiac arrest last year when the Dane is given his debut against Newcastle on Saturday.

February 25, 2022

Stocks rebound, oil slips as traders weigh Russia sanctions
Stocks rebound, oil slips as traders weigh Russia sanctions

Global stocks rebounded Friday, one day after slumping as Russia invaded Ukraine, while oil declined from 2014 peaks.

February 25, 2022

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Man Utd end Aeroflot sponsorship deal after Ukraine invasion
Man Utd end Aeroflot sponsorship deal after Ukraine invasion

Manchester United said Friday they had ended their sponsorship deal with Russia's flagship airline Aeroflot after President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine.

February 25, 2022

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Sexton on bench as Carbery starts for Ireland against Italy
Sexton on bench as Carbery starts for Ireland against Italy

Joey Carbery gets his second successive Six Nations start for Ireland in the home game against Italy on Sunday despite talismanic fly-half and captain Johnny Sexton being fully fit after a hamstring problem.

February 25, 2022