Stephen A. Smith details plan to solve Russia’s war in Ukraine during ‘First Take’
"We’re not getting into politics here"
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Donald Trump: PGA-LIV deal ‘more complicated’ than Russia-Ukraine issue
Whether Trump truly meant the golf civil war is worse than the real war is unclear.
Fox Sports’ Chris Fallica slams Donald Trump for ‘bending the knee’ to Vladimir Putin
"Imagine telling Reagan and the Republicans of that era this."
False Russian report about skater Jon Maravilla being denied boarding for doomed flight quickly spread
Jon Maravilla was denied boarding for a flight, but not the flight that crashed.
Imane Khelif saga gains new dimensions from WaPo report on Umar Kremlev, IBA, and Inside The Games
A new Washington Post report sheds a lot of light on the IBA and Umar Kremlev, key figures in stoking Imane Khelif discussion this summer.
Victoria Azarenka has awkward exchange with Wimbledon reporter: ‘How it is in Russia? I’m not from Russia’
"You do know I’m not from Russia, right?"
Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka skips French Open press conference, citing ‘mental health and well-being’
"I should be able to feel safe when I do interviews with the journalists after my matches."
Brittney Griner opens first press conference since being released from Russia by thanking media
"I would like to encourage all of you to be at our first game as well and the whole entire season."
Brittney Griner will have a memoir published next year
"Readers will hear my story and understand why I’m so thankful for the outpouring of support from people across the world."
NHLN’s E.J. Hradek suggests Ivan Provorov should go back to Russia, ‘maybe get involved’ in Ukraine war
"I understand there's a conflict of sorts going on over there, maybe get involved."
Good Morning Football’s Kyle Brandt offers emotional tribute to friend killed in Ukraine
"Danylo, wherever you are, I will say what you have said to me so many times, which is stand with Ukraine."
Former WADA No. 2 Rob Koehler tells Real Sports he was told to ‘back off’ on calls to disqualify Russian athletes
This segment is a notable look at WADA's challenges and failings overall, but the discussion of specific pressure on a WADA executive to back off from his comments about banning Russian athletes is particularly significant.
Vitali Klitschko will receive the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage at this year’s ESPYs
"Vitali’s poise and strength as his city and country faces unfathomable tests have far surpassed the incredible resolve he demonstrated as one of boxing’s top heavyweight champions. His commitment to the people of Ukraine has been a global inspiration, and his bravery is a prime example of the resilience of the human spirit."
Brittney Griner situation represents paradox for American public & journalists
"How do you talk about a story that's worth talking about while the people involved in the story desperately don't want you to talk about it?"
Formula 1 ends TV contract with Russia’s Match TV, removes F1 TV from Russia as well
Viewers in Russia now won't be able to legally watch F1 content.
Premier League suspends relationship with Russian broadcaster Okko Sport
The league cited their staunch opposition to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
WWE terminates partnership with Match after Russia’s Ukraine invasion, shuts down WWE Network in Russia
There will now be no way to legally watch WWE content in Russia.
The next three World Cups could be a disaster for Fox Sports and American soccer
The USMNT screwing up qualifying was a significant blow.
