Wimbledon loses all ranking points due to player bans Wimbledon organisers have expressed "deep disappointment" after this summer's championships were stripped of their ATP and WTA ranking points following the decision to ban Russian … Tennis • 21 May
Boost for St Pat's from UEFA ban on Russian clubs St Patrick's Athletic have become the first Irish team to benefit from Russia's exclusion from European competition, with the Saints upgraded to the second round … Soccer • 02 May
Djokovic slams 'crazy' Wimbledon ban on Russian players World number one Novak Djokovic said Wimbledon's decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine is "crazy". Tennis • 21 Apr
Russia withdraws appeal against FIFA ban The Russian Football Union has withdrawn its appeal against FIFA's decision to throw Russia out of the World Cup following the country's invasion of Ukraine. Soccer • 05 Apr
FINA ban Russia and Belarus from World Championships Russia and Belarus have been banned from this year's aquatics World Championships, governing body FINA has announced. Swimming • 23 Mar
Russia lose appeal to delay suspension from World Cup Russia have failed in their bid to delay their suspension from the World Cup pending the outcome of an appeal to the Court of Arbitration … Soccer • 18 Mar
Chelsea sale could still go through despite sanctions Roman Abramovich has been sanctioned by the UK Government, plunging Chelsea's long-term future into doubt, though the sale of the club could yet go through. Soccer • 10 Mar
Russia demands ban lifted as Ukraine seek postponement The Russian Football Union will appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport against the ban on its national teams and clubs from international competitions. Soccer • 03 Mar
UEFA helping players to leave Ukraine UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin is helping footballers trying to leave Ukraine and called for an end to the "madness" of Russia's invasion of the country. Soccer • 03 Mar
U-turn sees Russian and Belarusian Paralympians banned Russian and Belarusian athletes will be banned from the Beijing Winter Paralympics after the International Paralympic Committee reversed its original decision. Paralympics • 03 Mar
Russian and Belarusian athletes allowed in Paralympics Russian and Belarusian athletes have been given the green light to compete as neutrals at the Paralympic Games in Beijing despite the invasion of Ukraine. Paralympics • 03 Mar
Mykolenko slams Russia captain Dzyuba's silence Everton's Vitaliy Mykolenko has hit out at Russia captain Artem Dzyuba and his international team-mates for their silence over the invasion of Ukraine. Soccer • 01 Mar
Russia banned from World Cup, all UEFA competitions Russia's national and club football sides have all been suspended "until further notice", UEFA and FIFA have confirmed. Soccer • 28 Feb
FAI offer Ukraine support and announce Russian boycott The FAI have announced that they will play no fixtures, at any level, against Russia due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Soccer • 28 Feb
IOC recommend ban for Russian and Belarusian athletes The International Olympic Committee's executive board has recommended that international sports federations ban Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials from competing in events. Paralympics • 28 Feb
No FIFA ban but Russia to play at neutral venues Russia must play international matches under the name 'Football Union of Russia' in neutral countries without supporters, world governing body FIFA has announced. Soccer • 27 Feb
Abramovich hands over stewardship of Chelsea Roman Abramovich has handed the "stewardship and care" of Chelsea to the club's foundation trustees. Soccer • 26 Feb
Poland refuse to play World Cup play-off against Russia Poland and Sweden said they would not play their soccer World Cup qualifiers against Russia in March, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Soccer • 26 Feb
UEFA move Champions League final to Stade de France UEFA has moved this year's Champions League final from St Petersburg to Paris in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Soccer • 25 Feb
Sebastian Vettel set to boycott Russian Grand Prix Four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel has said he will boycott the Russian Grand Prix. Motorsport • 24 Feb
FAI in talks with UEFA over summer fixture in Ukraine The FAI will remain in dialogue with the Irish government, UEFA and the Ukraine Association of Football in the aftermath of Russia invading their neighbouring … Soccer • 24 Feb
Much-changed Ireland miss out on Pinatar Cup final spot An early goal proved to be the difference as a much-changed Republic of Ireland side lost 1-0 to Russia in the Pinatar Cup in La … Soccer • 19 Feb
In-form Kiernan hoping for Ireland starting return Ahead of tomorrow's Pinatar Cup semi-final against Russia, in-form Liverpool striker Leanne Kiernan says she's ready to take her chance if called upon by Republic … Soccer • 18 Feb
World Cup qualifying wrap: Spain and Croatia seal spots Spain and Croatia booked their places at the 2022 World Cup but Sweden and Russia will have to negotiate the play-off route to get to … Soccer • 14 Nov 21
Rampant Danes overwhelm Russia to progress to last-16 Despair turned to exhilaration for Denmark as they claimed an astonishing 4-1 victory over Russia to scramble into the last 16 of Euro 2020 on … Euro 2020 • 21 Jun 21