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'I would fight': Tennis player Stakhovsky joins Ukraine military reserves

'I would fight': Tennis player Stakhovsky joins Ukraine military reserves

Ukrainian tennis player Sergiy Stakhovsky said Saturday he has joined his country's military reserves to fight the Russian invasion.

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Super sub Sane seals Bayern win, Lewandowski shows Ukraine solidarity

Super sub Sane seals Bayern win, Lewandowski shows Ukraine solidarity

Leroy Sane grabbed a late winner as Bayern Munich won 1-0 at Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday to open up a nine-point lead at the top of the Bundesliga, while Robert Lewandowski led the league's show of support to Ukraine in the wake of Russia's invasion.

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Laker for life: James insists staying put

Laker for life: James insists staying put

LeBron James has moved to damp down speculation about his future, saying he wants to remain with the Los Angeles Lakers for the remainder of his career.

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'Stop it, Putin', 'No war please': How sport is reacting to Russian invasion of Ukraine

'Stop it, Putin', 'No war please': How sport is reacting to Russian invasion of Ukraine

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has sparked widespread reaction in the sports world, with athletes condemning Moscow's actions while calls increase for the country to be isolated from international competition.

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'Immediately! Now!': Terrified rush into Kyiv basements

'Immediately! Now!': Terrified rush into Kyiv basements

It was hard to tell what scared the elderly women more: the piercing peal of air raid sirens or the terrified urgency of the Ukrainian soldier who ordered everyone to run for cover.

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Too little too late? West finally coughs up arms for Ukraine

Too little too late? West finally coughs up arms for Ukraine

Mocked in some quarters for what sometimes seemed token efforts to support Ukraine's military in the face of the Russian threat, the West is starting to finally step up supplies of military equipment after the invasion.

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Man City survive Everton scare to go six points clear

Man City survive Everton scare to go six points clear

Phil Foden struck eight minutes from time as Manchester City escaped with a controversial 1-0 win at relegation-threatened Everton to open up a six-point lead at the top of the Premier League.

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Vlahovic double gives Juventus hope of unlikely title charge

Vlahovic double gives Juventus hope of unlikely title charge

Dusan Vlahovic scored twice as Juventus claimed a 3-2 win at Empoli on Saturday to move within seven points of Serie A leaders AC Milan.

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England edge out Wales to maintain Six Nations title bid

England edge out Wales to maintain Six Nations title bid

England maintained their Six Nations title bid and all but ended reigning champions Wales' hopes of a successful defence with a 23-19 win in an error-strewn contest at Twickenham on Saturday.

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Abramovich hands over control of Chelsea to club's foundation

Abramovich hands over control of Chelsea to club's foundation

Chelsea's Russian owner Roman Abramovich said Saturday he was handing over the "stewardship and care" of the Premier League club to the trustees of its charitable foundation.

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