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Ivan Kuliak wears a "Z" symbol at a gymnastics World Cup event in Doha, Qatar, on Saturday. The letter has become widely regarded as a symbol of support for Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

A Russian gymnast faces disciplinary action for wearing a 'Z' symbol on a podium

7:05pm March 07, 2022

by Jeff Dean

The letter has become widely regarded as a symbol of support for Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Russian military vehicles participating in the invasion have donned the letter.

Calvin Ridley of the Atlanta Falcons during his rookie season in a game against the Cleveland Browns.

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NFL receiver Calvin Ridley suspended for 2022 season after gambling on games

6:27pm March 07, 2022

by Becky Sullivan

The NFL said Ridley placed several bets last November while he was taking a break from football. It found no evidence that Ridley had inside information or that his team knew he had placed the bets.

WNBA players Brittney Griner (right) of the Phoenix Mercury and Courtney Vandersloot of the Chicago Sky compete during the WNBA Finals in Chicago in October 2021.

Why Brittney Griner was in Russia and what it has to do with U.S. women's basketball

6:27pm March 07, 2022

by Anastasia Tsioulcas

Many WNBA players head overseas to play during the off-season, where they can be paid much more than they earn in the U.S. Griner, who was arrested for allegedly transporting drugs, is one of them.

Ukrainian swimmer to compete for more than titles at NCAAs in Greensboro

3:46pm March 07, 2022

by David Ford

A Ukrainian college athlete is set to compete in this week's NCAA Divi

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Brenna Huckaby competes during the Women's Snowboard Cross SB-LL2 Qualification during day two of the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympics on Sunday.

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Paralympian snowboarder Brenna Huckaby gets to the finals after an uncertain path

4:15pm March 06, 2022

by Wynne Davis

Huckaby is a defending champion. But in order to compete in Beijing, she had to petition the International Paralympic Committee and file an injunction with a German court.

Coach Mike Krzyzewski of the Duke Blue Devils directs his team against the Miami Hurricanes during the first half of their game at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Jan. 8.

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Mike Krzyzewski is coaching his final home game with the Duke Blue Devils

7:10pm March 05, 2022

by Wynne Davis

After a coaching career spanning four decades, Coach Mike Krzyzewski is coaching his final home game with the Duke Blue Devils.

Michael Jordan, No. 23 of the Chicago Bulls, is seen in a game in 1984. An unused ticket from his first game as a Bull, Oct. 26, 1984, has sold for $468,000.

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Opinion: Spending big on old game tickets

9:15am March 05, 2022

by Scott Simon

NPR's Scott Simon wonders about the money collectors paid for ticket stubs: one for the 1st game Jackie Robinson played as a Dodger, the other for the 1st game Michael Jordan played as a Chicago Bull.

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Saturday sports: Russia and Belarus banned from Paralympics; Coach K's last game

9:15am March 05, 2022

by Tom Goldman

Russia and Belarus have been kicked out of the Winter Paralympic Games, and MLB players are pushing for better pay in contract negotiations with owners.

Tony Clark, second from left, executive director of the Major League Baseball Players Association, appears at a news conference with, from left, free agent pitcher Andrew Miller, chief union negotiator Bruce Meyer and New York Mets pitcher Max Scherzer on

MLB players launch $1 million fund for its workers impacted by the MLB lockout

6:43pm March 04, 2022

by Jonathan Franklin

The money will be distributed to stadium workers and staff — including concession crews, electricians, janitors, ushers, security and transportation staff in addition to its broadcast crews.

John C. Reilly is Lakers owner Jerry Buss and Quincy Isaiah is player Magic Johnson in the HBO series Winning Time.

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Like the '80s Lakers, 'Winning Time' scores with an unconventional playbook

12:03pm March 04, 2022

by David Bianculli

Adam McKay's new HBO series about the Los Angeles Lakers goes out of its way to be out of the ordinary. But its showboating is in keeping with the style of the basketball team it chronicles.