NHL star Alex Ovechkin appears in campaign ad for pro-Putin United Russia party
Capitals star is long-time supporter of Russian leaderOvechkin is NHL’s all-time leading goalscorerAlex Ovechkin, the NHL’s all-time leading goalscorer, has appeared in a campaign ad for the United Ru
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theguardian.com
15.09.2026
NCAA grants Ukrainian Kate Koval transfer waiver following departure from LSU due to Russian teammate
Koval decided to leave LSU after the Tigers signed a Russian teenager this summer
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10.09.2026
Kate Koval breaks silence on LSU departure, confirms she left team because Kim Mulkey signed Russian player
Koval, a native of Ukraine, found out about LSU's decision to sign a Russian player after the transfer portal deadline passed
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cbssports.com
03.09.2026
Ukrainian player leaves LSU women's basketball team after Kim Mulkey's squad signs Russian recruit
Kate Koval, whose father is a drone operator in the Ukrainian military, was expected to be LSU's starting center
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25.08.2026
Ukrainian star leaves LSU women’s basketball team after signing of Russian recruit
Center Kate Koval departs after one season with TigersAnna Minaeva of Russia joined team earlier this monthKim Mulkey hoped two could be ‘ambassadors’ for peaceUkrainian center Kate Koval is leaving L
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theguardian.com
25.08.2026
EFL and Scottish league pushing to stop illegal broadcast of matches in Russia
Leagues stopped rights packages in Russia in 2022They are considering legal action against Football TVThe English Football League and Scottish Professional Football League have launched investigations
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theguardian.com
24.08.2026
Ukraine’s Shakhtar to use ex-Russian-owned Chelsea as Champions League home
Shakhtar have not played at home since 2014 when Russia annexed the Donetsk region and now switch to Stamford Bridge.
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aljazeera.com
21.08.2026
What the IOC's Russia decision means for FIFA and UEFA competitions
With the IOC lifting its Olympic ban on Russia, could the country be back in the biggest soccer competitons before long?
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cbssports.com
20.08.2026