Brittney Griner Convicted of Drug Possession, Smuggling in Russia Case
U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner was convicted Thursday in Russia of drug possession and sentenced to nine years in prison following a politically charged trial that…
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Soccer’s Geopolitics Loses Energy as Champions League Final Nears
Today’s guest columnist is professor Simon Chadwick of the Emlyon Business School in Paris. There is an old cliché that a week in soccer is a long time, which means that…
WNBA’s Griner Sees Increased U.S. Aid in Russian Detention Case
The U.S. government has reclassified its designation of WNBA star—and jailed American citizen—Brittney Griner to wrongfully detained. The move, first reported by ESPN…
Russian Athletes Will Be Banned From Wimbledon
Russian tennis players will be barred from competing at Wimbledon in June, a decision that will prevent current world No. 2 Daniil Medvedev from playing in the season’s…
Russian Fallout Has West Reclaiming Influence in Sport
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has had a trickle-down effect on sports. Governing bodies have moved (see: Champions League Final) or canceled (see: Sochi Formula 1 Grand…
Russia Extends WNBA Star Britney Griner’s Incarceration for Two Months
WNBA star Brittney Griner’s detention in Russia on drug smuggling charges will be extended until at least May 19, a Russian court announced on Thursday. Griner, 31, was…
UK Seizes Chelsea FC as Part of Roman Abramovich Sanctions
Chelsea soccer club owner Roman Abramovich has become the latest Russian oligarch to be sanctioned as part of the British government’s response to Vladimir Putin’s…
Brittney Griner Drug Arrest in Russia Raises Diplomatic and Legal Questions
As the U.S. State Department on Saturday bluntly warned U.S. citizens to “depart Russia immediately,” Russian media reported that WNBA star Brittney Griner is in custody…
Russia’s Billionaire Sports Owners Feel Fallout From Invasion Sanctions
A week ago, Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov was a master of the sports universe. The former Arsenal F.C. owner, who sold his stake to Los Angeles Rams…
Nike, Under Armour and More Retail Companies Are Halting Sales in Russia
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine is prompting some retail companies to take action, Footwear News reports. Earlier this week, Adidas said it was suspending its…
Chelsea Soliciting Bids With Raine Group Help as Abramovich Seeks Sale
Chelsea Football Club is indeed for sale. Embattled billionaire owner Roman Abramovich, who recently stepped away from the club following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine…
FIFA Bans Russia From World Cup as Possible CAS Fight Looms
On the heels of national soccer federations pledging to protest Russia’s invasion of Ukraine by boycotting matches with Russian teams, FIFA and UEFA on Monday…
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